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BUY YOUR TICKETS TO CELEBRATE MAGNET BY MARCH 8 TO AVOID PRICE INCREASE
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Remember, if you cannot attend the auction, you can donate your ticket(s) to the faculty. Our goal is 100% participation (through ticket purchase, donation of money or auction item, help before or during the auction). Our thermometer shows that we are up to 60% participation and getting warmer every day! Click on the link below to purchase your tickets.
PURCHASE TICKETS, DONATE FACULTY TICKETS OR MAKE A DONATION ONLINE HERE
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AMHS Debate Team places 5th in the South Carolina State Tournament
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The Academic Magnet debate team competed at the South Carolina State Tournament this weekend at R. B. Stall High School in North Charleston. The team won 5th in the state, based on performances by its three representatives at the tournament: Edward Leber, Tyler Rodgers, and Zo� Seaman-Grant. Edward semi-finaled in Lincoln-Douglas Debate, while Zo� and Tyler took 2nd place in the state in Public Forum Debate.
The Speech & Debate Team has had a busy, successful year. Members of the team attended tournaments at Bob Jones Universtiy, Stall, Asheville, Mauldin, Hillcrest, Southside, Riverside, North Mecklenburg, USC-Novice, Blue Key (Jacksonville), Blake (Minneapolis), and Harvard (Boston), and the team hosted a tournament here at Magnet. Over the course of the year so far:
John Henry Murdy and Matthew Borland (Public Forum) won at Stall.
Harsh Sharma and Jackson Carter (Public Forum) placed 3rd at Asheville.
Edward Leber (Lincoln-Douglas Debate) was octofinalist at Blue Key, 4th at North Mecklenburg, 6th at Asheville, 2nd at Riverside, 3rd at Hillcrest, semi-finalist at State.
Zo� Seaman-Grant and Tyler Rodgers (Public Forum) were semi-finalists at Blake, octofinalists at Blue Key, won Hillcrest, placed 2nd at Southside, and 2nd at State.
Cara Pugh and William Pugh (Public Forum) were 6th place and Patrick Bulson (Speech) was 3rd place at USC-Novice
Representatives of the team will head to the Districts Tournament, hosted at Southside High School in Greenville, March 15-16:
Edward Leber and Coleman Richards in Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Matthew Borland and Matthew Martin; Harsh Sharma and Jackson Carter; and Zo� Seaman-Grant and Tyler Rodgers in Public Forum Debate
Zo� Seaman-Grant and Tyler Rodgers will represent the team at the Tournament of Champions in Lexington, KY, in April.
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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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Still looking for older photos and videos for the AMHS 2th Anniversary documentary...CAN YOU HELP?
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My three hard working thesis students and I have not yet uncovered a SINGLE photograph or video from the past, other than the yearbooks. I know that sounds impossible in the day of a camera in every phone, but remember, just a few years ago the wasn't even a phone in every hand. Yeah, yeah, I know they're not supposed to be on during school, but at least for you grads I think the statute of limitations has passed.
Surely there are some teachers, proud parents of grads, or some actual grads that are on the mailing list that have pictures of SOMETHING! No picture is too mundane. Well, maybe, but almost every picture prior to the last 2.5 years would show the old school, the old gym, older hair and clothing styles as we get farther back, maybe actual blackboards in a classroom, archaic computers, the old lab rooms; just about anything.
Please contact Gabby Giles, Christian Senf, or Burdell Fitzgerald during school, or email my at Michael@Finlayson.TV.
Thanks,
Michael Finlayson
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3rd Annual Pi Day Celebration
Thursday, March 14, 2013
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It is time for the 3rd Annual Pi Day Celebration. This year's theme is "Life of Pi: Believe the Irrational." The purpose of PiDay is to celebrate our math curriculum, prove that math is fun, and to promote math awareness. Pi Day includes a 3.14 Mile Run and Relay, a 1 Mile Fun Walk, a 3.14 Foot Basketball Shootout, Posters, Cards, Songs, Poems, Reciting digits of Pi, and Costumes. All Magnet students are required to participate.
Another copy of the assignment sheet can be found at the link below or by asking any math teacher.
What can you do to help?
- Donate a pie (send to school next week)
- Donate a Gift card (iTunes, Starbucks, athletic store, etc.)
- Donate any geeky, guirky kind of gift (puzzles, Rubic's Cube, etc)
- Donate your time by coming to school and helping slice and sell pie
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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Mission: School Tools accepting donations
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Mission: School Tools
pass the word...share the wealth...give the goods! Let's roll up our sleeves; ask friends and neighbors; and gather school tools for kids! Donations will be sent to Lowcountry Orphan Relief and Charleston County School District. - Quality backpacks
- Binders - 2 inch
- Pocket Folders
- Filler paper
- Pencil pouches
- Pens
- Pencils
- Pencil sharpeners
- Erasers
- Rulers
- Crayons
- Glue sticks
- Scissors
- Markers - washable
- Spiral and Composition Notebooks
- Page dividers with tabs
- Index Cards
Mission: School Tools also could use: gym shoes in all sizes; jackets in all sizes; school uniform items in all sizes; monetary donations for purchasing supplies. All checks can be made out to Mission: School Tools Please bring donations to Ms. McIntyre's classroom!
Questions? Email mission.schooltools@gmail.com, talk to Mary Sullivan Beckley at school, or call 303.910.1106 or 303.501.7775
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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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Multicultural Day coming up March 22
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 The student activities committee will be hosting another Multi cultural day on Friday March 22. We are looking for parent volunteers who would like to bring in food that represents their cultural heritage. We are offering this as a free event. Tables will be set up, and the students and faculty will be able to sample food from around the world. Please contact Maria Kelly, maria_kelly@charleston.k12.sc.us, if you have any questions.  |
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AMHS generosity stands out again!
|  Over the past three weeks, AMHS raised $1183.36 for the Pennies for Patients Campaign! This means that the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will reimburse up to $50 for a party of our choice, will give AMHS a $50 Walmart gift card, and will reward AMHS with 2 Bronze Pennants (1 for each Focus class that raised at least $100: Murphy and Wright) and 1 Silver Pennant to Mrs. Padgett's Focus, which raised more than $200.
I'm thrilled with our results! Thanks to everyone for their contributions.
Rachael Dawson
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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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 March
Early Release
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, March 6
Dismissal 1:15 p.m.
Conferences 1:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
AMHS Foundation
Board of Directors meeting
Monday, March 11
5:30 p.m.
Conference Rook
PIE Board meeting
Wednesday, March 13
6:00 p.m.
Conference Room
Pi Day Celebration
Thursday, March 14
During school
National Honor Society Induction
Thursday, March 14
7:00 p.m.
AMHS Lecture HallMulti Cultural Day Friday, March 22
During school
Celebrate Magnet Auction
March 23, 2013
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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Today is Early Release
Students will be dismissed at 1:15 p.m.
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Academic Magnet Foundation
Board of Directors meeting announced...
Monday, March 11, 2013, 5:30 p.m. in the 1st Floor Main Conference Room.
This meeting will be open to the public with an invitation for participation from all attendees.
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AUCTION PREVIEWGet a sneak peak at SOME of the great items available at the upcoming Celebrate Magnet auction... See the list here.
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AUCTION WORK PARTY
On Wednesday, March 20 at 6:00 p.m., there will be wine and cheese work party at the home of Coleman Legerton (545 Marshgrass Blvd., Mt. Pleasant). Come help AND enjoy a preview sale of selected items at full value.
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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 11.
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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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