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2013 National Merit Scholarship Finalists named
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Congratulations to the following students for being named National Merit Scholarship or National Achievement Scholarship finalists. Winners will be announced in April. Best of luck to you as you continue the competition.
Finalist in the 2013 Competition for National Achievement Scholarships:
Destiny Burns
Courtland Sutton
Finalist in the 2013 Competition for National Merit Scholarships
Caitlin Barth
Andrea Cool
Olivia Guzzardo
Samuel Kunitz-Levy
Walter Kunkle
Emilianna Landry
Mary Lawerence
Ryan Mainous
Corey Martin
Whitney Martin
John McGue
Belvin Olasov
Kaydren Orcutt
Rachel Polcyn
William Want
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AMHS students win 1st place at College of Charleston competition
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 AMHS students competed and won First Place this weekend against high school students from South Carolina, Gorgia and North Carolina at the College of Charleston's 31st Annual High School Computer Programming Competition. Team members David Dubois, Burdell Fitzgerald, and Isaac Roberts are shown here with College of Charleston Math Dept. Chair Bob Mignone. Thanks to AMHS teacher Jon Phillips for orchestrating AMHS's involvement and for the frozen yogurt treat afterwards!
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Congratulations to Josh McDermott
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Congratulations to Josh for winning his wrestling match in the 2013 South Carolina 126 finals!
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3rd Annual Pi Day Celebration
Thursday, March 14, 2013
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 Spring means that it is time for Pi Day. The purpose of PiDay is to celebrate our math curriculum, prove that math is fun, and to promote math awareness.
What can you do?
We need donations for prizes for the many competitions that take place. Gifts that are quirky, geeky, etc. are welcomed and encouraged. We also need iTunes cards, gift certificates for Barnes and Noble, running/athletic stores, Starbucks, etc. Any small gift you would like to donate would help us. All proceeds from Pi Day go to Mu Alpha Theta, the math honorary. We use these funds to pay for math competition fees and travel.
Thanks for your support.
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Help us reach our goal of 100% participation for Celebrate Magnet's 25th Anniversary!
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 Right now our thermometer reads 40% participation, but YOU can help us reach 100% participation by purchasing tickets to the 25th anniversary celebration/auction or by giving money to pay for a teacher's ticket. Click below to purchase tickets or make a donation online and raise the level of participation on our thermometer! And be sure to look in next week's Raptor Report for a list of exciting silent and live auction items!! PURCHASE TICKETS, DONATE FACULTY TICKETS OR MAKE A DONATION ONLINE HERE
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Academic Magnet High School Inaugurates Board to Establish Foundation
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The Academic Magnet Foundation was launched on February 26, 2013 with an inaugural board of ten directors aiming to create a non-profit institution to support funding needs and expand elective education for North Charleston based Academic Magnet High School, one of the top magnet high school programs in the country. The Foundation will work quickly to apply for necessary approvals to operate as a 501c3 registered non-profit institution. The Foundation will seek community donations and grants to support the intermediate and long-term goals of the school administration.
The Academic Magnet High School began in downtown Charleston 25 years ago and now shares the Bonds Wilson Campus with School of the Arts in North Charleston. Academic Magnet principal Judith Peterson stated, "I am delighted that the Academic Magnet community is both supportive of our current programming and committed to enhance our educational offerings by establishing the Academic Magnet Foundation."
The inaugural board members include Doug Berger, Stephen Howe, Susan Leadem, James Rawls, Ken Ryan, Hallie Seibels, Lisa Short, Scott Shubert, Jennie Smith and Cliff Woods.
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Interested in joining a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) this spring?
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 The AMHS Wellness Committee with the help of Lowcountry Local First and Rosebank Farms is offering parents the opportunity to participate in the Rosebank Farms spring CSA. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. Here are the basics: a farmer offers a certain number of "shares" to the public. Typically the share consists of a box of vegetables, but other farm products may be included. Interested consumers purchase a share (aka a "membership" or a "subscription") and in return receive a box (bag, basket) of seasonal produce each week throughout the farming season. This is a great way for your family to get healthy local produce directly from a family farm and support our area farmers!
Best of all, if at least 30 people from AMHS and/or SOA sign up for this CSA, Magnet will be a drop spot for the food each week. Just think... you can pick up your kids and get fresh veggies at the same time!
SHARE SIZES & PRICES
Small Bag: Perfect for 1-2
Medium Bag: Ideal for family of 4
Large Bag: Best for a large family or to can
and/or freeze in-season produce
Small $220 per season or $660 annual
Medium $330 per season or $990 annual
Large $440 per season or $1,320 annual
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It's time to turn in items being donated for the auction
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Please deliver donor forms and auction items ASAP
If you are submitting gift certificates, please include menus, pamphlets, pictures, colorful store bags, etc. that can be included in the display.
Deliveries of donations can be made to any of the following locations:
AMHS - Linnie Duckett
West Ashley - Sue Woods
Contact: woodswest@earthlink.net or 754-2340
East Cooper - Cynthia Brown, 204 Wandolea Dr. Contact: brownfamily20@gmail.com or 437-3563
If it is more convenient for you, the auction committee can pick up your donation. Contact Darlene Rawls at cusabo2@bellsouth.net or 478-9335 to make arrangements for pick up.
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You are invited...
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ACADEMIC MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL
PARTNERS IN EDUCATION (PIE)
invites you to
CELEBRATE MAGNET'S
25TH SILVER ANNIVERSARY
Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 7 o'clock p.m.
THE CITADEL HOLLIDAY ALUMNI HOUSE
69 HAGOOD AVENUE, CHARLESTON
DRESS: "SERIOUSLY SMART" CASUAL
TICKET PRICE IS $50 PER PERSON
(BEFORE MARCH 8)
AND $65 (AFTER MARCH 8)
PURCHASE TICKETS, DONATE FACULTY TICKETS OR MAKE A DONATION ONLINE HERE OR CONTACT SUE WOODS AT 793-3940 OR WOODSWEST@EARTHLINK.NET
LIVE AND SILENT AUCTIONS
COMPLEMENTARY BEER, WINE AND MIXED DRINKS
HEAVY HORS D'OEUVRES
SPECIAL THANKS TO AUCTIONEER TOM CRAWFORD
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 PIE's primary fundraising event, Celebrate Magnet, will be held on March 23. You can help by becoming a sponsor. Sponsorship levels range from Raptor ($5,000+) to Owl ($250) and come with many benefits. Any level you choose is greatly appreciated! If you'd like more information, please contact Hallie Seibels at 843-345-7899 or hseibels@gmail.com. Thank you.
Please follow the Virtual Terminal instructions below when paying by credit card.
Virtual Terminal Instructions: 1. In the first box, type the dollar amount to be charged. 2. In the second box, type the level you would like to sponsor (Raptor, Eagle, Osprey, Falcon, Owl).
3. Click Next.
4. On the next page, fill in fields marked in red (and address 2 if necessary).
5. Click Submit to process the transaction, and a new page, "Auction pay Virtual Terminal" will load once the card has been processed.
6. A confirmation (receipt) email will be sent to the email address provided.
Thank you for being a PIE Auction Sponsor!
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Last week to donate toPennies for Patients
|  February (all month)
The Pennies for Patients campaign to raise funds for children with leukemia and other blood diseases is in full swing. Collection boxes are located in each Focus classroom, so remember to donate today! Parents can also donate online at: http://scar.sy.llsevent.org/academicmagnethighschool
Instructions for donating online:
- Click the large red DONATE NOW button the top right-hand side of the screen.
- The donor will then be prompted to fill out a form with their information, type and amount of donation, any personal note they want to add, and student name/classroom/teacher to credit the donation to.
- They will receive an email receipt upon donating online. The coordinator will also receive an email when a donation is made.
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2014 Spring Break Trip to England, Scotland, & France
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 Join us on a Spring Break Trip 2014 to England, Scotland, and France. The total price for students is $3652 (includes everything but lunches and cancellation insurance). Sign up now online and receive a $100 discount until the end of February. If you have already traveled with EF, you can receive an additional $100 savings. Go to eftours.com/ESF, then type in the tour number 1229635. You can view the itinerary and other details. Sign up online with a $95 deposit, and make monthly payments. For more information, contact Dr. Altman at Mary_Altman@charleston.k12.sc.us or call 746-1300, ex 26227. We look forward to traveling with you!
Dr. Altman, Mr. McCormick, and Mrs. Lankford
Photo courtesy of
Matthew Hunter.
Used with permission
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AMHS school newspaper needs your help
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The Bird's Eye View has established sponsorship categories and advertising rates for the school newspaper for the 2012-2013 school year. The sponsorship categories are as follows:
Bronze Sponsor: $5.00 - $25.00
Gold Sponsor: $25.01 - $49.99
Diamond Sponsor: $50.00 and up Businesses... interested in advertising in The Bird's Eye View? Students... want to place an ad in your newspaper?
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School Calendar
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 February
Pennies for Patients Fundraiser
Monday, February 11 - Thursday, February 28
March
Early Release
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, March 6
Dismissal 1:15 p.m.
Conferences 1:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Pi Day Celebration
Thursday, March 14
During school
National Honor Society Induction
Thursday, March 14
7:00 p.m.
AMHS Lecture Hall
Celebrate Magnet Auction
March 23, 2013
Future Events
Money Rocks Youth Financial Literacy Summit
Saturday, April 20
Stall High School
Watch for more details in the coming weeks!
Prom April 27, 2013 Montague Terrace at the North Charleston Coliseum 7:30 pm -12:00 a.m. More details to follow AMHS Class of 2013 Graduation June 6, 2013 North Charleston Convention Center 8:30 a.m. More details to follow
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Click on this link to receive the Raptor Report directly in your inbox each Wednesday
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Early Release: March 6, 2012
Parent Conferences will be held 1:45 - 4:30 p.m.
Please, call 746-1300 to make an appointment.
Students will be dismissed at 1:15 p.m.
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From the Guidance Department...
Seniors:
As many of you are preparing for college, we do not want paying for college to keep you from attending the college of your dreams. We will use this newsletter to keep you updated onthe scholarships we receive, but do not forget to check the AMHS website for more details.
If you have already received a scholarship from a college/university, but are choosing not to accept it, please keep your scholarship offer to turn into us. Please turn in any scholarship offers to us by April 30, 2013.
Sophomores: Mrs. Neloms and Ms. Lamb will be holding Sophomore IGP meetings in March. An IGP (Individualized Graduation Plan) Conference is a student's yearly meeting with his or her School Counselor to map out his or her journey to graduation. IGP Conferences are imperative for putting students on the right path toward starting their academic or professional career, and they help students design a path to guide them toward their education, career, and employment goals. It is asked that at least one of the student's parents or guardian attend the IGP conference.
Dates for IGP meetings (all meetings will be held on "B" Days):
March 5
March 7
March 11
March 13
March 15
March 21
March 25
March 27
*March 29
Times:
8:00-8:30am
8:30-9:00am
9:00-9:30am
1:00-1:30pm
3:30-4:00pm
*March 29 is a Teacher Work Day. Mrs. Neloms and Ms. Lamb are willing to schedule meetings throughout the entire day.
Please contact Mrs. Neloms or Ms. Lamb to schedule your student's IGP meeting.
Ms. Lamb (students with last names A-K)
anna_lamb@charleston.k12.sc.us
Mrs. Neloms (students with last names L-Z) amy_neloms@charleston.k12.sc.us
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Teachers, Students, Parents....
If you have information you would like to share with the AMHS community in the next Raptor Report, please submit your article, picture(s), or announcement to Rhonda Hunter
by Monday, March 4.
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Students...
Do you need community service hours? Click on the link above for a list of community service opportunities. If you choose to participate in a community service project, remember to take the Community Service Project form and have the event sponsor sign it for you. If you know of an opportunity that needs to be added to the list, forward that information to Sarah Winters at tswinters@hotmail.com.
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QUICK LINKS
Have you checked out the new school website lately?
Raptor Report Archive Access back issues of the Raptor Report here. (Note: Due to digital storage limitations, pictures may not display in older issues of the Raptor Report.)
Click on this link to go to PIE's website.
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Click on the logo to link your REDCard. AMHS School ID is 118136
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Remember to pick up a Publix keychain card at the AMHS visitor desk, and give it to the cashier each time you shop at Publix
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Need more information about AMHS athletic teams?
SAT Question of the Day Click on "Question of the Day," answer it and then see the percent of correct & incorrect answers from thousands of others who have answered it as well. |
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Raptor Report
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by the Monday preceding the Wednesday publication date.
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PIE BOARD
MEMBERS
Mary Catherine Dubois
President
Susan Frohnsdorff
Vice President
Sharon Beeson
Treasurer
Cheryl Roberts
Secretary
Brenda Rindge
Member-at-Large
Nancy Tezza
A/B Honor Roll
Hallie Seibels, Coleman Legerton, Darlene Rawls, Co-Chairs
Auction
VACANT
Convocation
Christen Hall
Family Enrichment
Marilou Hunt
Grocery Store Partnerships
Ellen Schaaf
Hospitality
Dee Ann Bauer, Nina Hoffman, Co-Chairs
International Dinner
Robyn Bradley, Nancy Tezza. Co-Chairs
Membership
Lisa Short
Office Volunteers
Rhonda Hunter
Raptor Report
Cammie Camp
Staff Appreciation
Robyn Bradley, Nancy Tezza. Co-Chairs
Student Directory
Cassidy Rindge
Student Rep.
Sarah Winters, Hayley Carter
Student Volunteer Opportunity
Angela Kordonis
Teacher Meetings
Gwen Hooffstetter
Teacher Rep.
Jill Leber
Thinkers-In-Residence
Michelle Bing
PIE Website
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AMHS STAFF
Judith Peterson
Principal
Lucy Pinckney Vice Principal
Linnie Duckett
Secretary Amy Neloms Guidance Director
Anna Lamb
Guidance Counselor
Susan Henley
Pam Emanuele
AMHS TEACHERS
Paul Aburrow
U.S. History
Joy Altman
French
Heather Benton
Hon World Literature &
Theory of Knowledge/Senior Thesis Prep
Larissa Bortz
Drama, Thesis, Yearbook & AP Literature
Linda Colon
Spanish
Krista Cornehl
Algebra 2, Probability & Statistics
Jamie Corson
Technology
Laura Eicher
Biology/Science
Murray Eicher
Chemistry/Science
Sakilra English
Engineering
Frank Flanigan
History
Jennifer Grayson
Thesis & World Literature
Ian Grimshaw
Music
Curtis Hoffman
U.S. History & Psychology
Gwen Hooffstetter
Geometry
Carol Hurt
English
Daniel Jent
French
Sully Johnston
Math
Maria Kelly
Spanish
Phillip Ladd AP Physics, Hon. Chemistry
Andrea Langley
Science
Mary Lankford
English
Tyson McCormick
Biology, Anatomy & Physiology
Tonya McIntyre
Algebra & Geometry
Anna Merriman
Spanish
Katharine Metzner-Roop
Biology
Douglas Murphy
Government & Economics
Mini Narayanan Physics Teresa Novinger English Nairobi Orr Global Studies, AP Government, AP Economics, Newspaper Advisor, Testing Coordinator
Rebecca Padgett
Hon Pre-Calculus, Hon. Calculus
Micheline Phelan-Callicott
Art & Photography
Jon Phillips
Computer Science
Terry Pirch
9th Grade English Carrie Renes
Math
Andrew Rusciolelli Social Studies
Eileen Shields
Spanish
Jason Stackhouse
Psychology & Global Studies
Sharon Williams
PE & Drivers Ed
Cathy Woods
English
Junius Wright
European Literature & Creative Writing
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