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 AMHS FACULTY & STAFF!
WE APPRECIATE YOU!
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You, too, can be PIE President...or Vice President!!!
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 PIE is currently looking for nominees for all elected PIE Offices. While Cheryl Roberts (Secretary), Sharon Beeson (Treasurer), and Brenda Rindge (At Large Member) have all agreed to stay on another year, any PIE member is able to nominate themselves if they would like to be on the ballot for these offices.
The BIG needs are for the PIE President and Vice President. Four out of five of this year's PIE officers work full time outside the home, and I think it's safe to say we had a successful year at PIE, so you can do it, too!
AMHS PIE is special in that we have a huge cadre of active parents and committee chairs, so much of the work of the PIE President is pure delegation to a very competent parent population. PIE meetings are monthly during the school year. The only qualification for being an officer is that you are a member of PIE. You can read the duties for all offices in the PIE Bylaws.
Elections will be via a Raptor Report email in May, with the new officers starting July 1. If you are interested, or want to nominate someone, please contact Nominating Committee Chair Cheryl Roberts at cheryllr@aol.com.
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AMHS's #1 ranked soccer teams need your support!
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 The Raptor soccer teams have a combined 29-2 record this season, both are ranked #1 in the 2A classification and this week both teams face two powerful 4A opponents! On Wednesday both teams host the Wando Warriors! The 18-1 Lady Raptors take on the 8-1 Lady Warriors at 5:30pm. The Lady Raptors are the #1 ranked 2A team in the state and the Lady Warriors are the #2 ranked 4A team. Following that game, the 11-1 Raptors take on the 15-0 Warriors at 7:30pm. The Raptors are the #1 ranked 2A team while the Warriors are the #1 ranked 4A team and are currently ranked #1 in the nation in the NSCCA spring poll.
Following this, the Raptors return to the field on Friday night for an exciting evening! Friday features a home doubleheader versus 4A opponent Beaufort. In addition to the game, Friday is the annual trifecta game of "Senior Night", "Alumni Appreciation Night" and "Future Raptor Night". If you know of someone who has been accepted to AMHS or who is considering AMHS, invite them out to this game so they can interact with other future Raptors in the environment of a fun and exciting soccer game! Admission is only $5. AMHS soccer would like to thank Ian Grimshaw and The Dirty Birds for once again performing on this special night. If you have never seen/heard them play, you are in for a treat!
AMHS soccer plays home games at St. Andrews Middle School in West Ashley. The address of the school is 721 Wappoo Road; however, we use the large parking lot behind the school at the intersection of Dulsey Road and Blitchridge Road.
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AMHS student receives grant for literacy project
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 This year Academic Magnet Junior, Kristen Phlegar has served as the youth representative on Mayor Joe Riley's Literacy Task Force. At the March 26 Charleston City Council Meeting, the Mayor presented Kristen with an award for outstanding youth leadership and service to the community and announced that she had received a Youth Philanthropy Grant for her literacy initiative, Red Wagon Books.
Congratulations, Kristen!
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A Night in Paris" prom event at the Montague Terrace
|  Dear Parents - we have had several responses about
loaning plants and trees for prom, and we thank you! BUT...we also need white (clear) Christmas lights to decorate the venue. Please respond to either Ms. Henley or Ms. Orr and let them know if you have lights to lend and if you can send them with your student on Friday or to the Montague Terrace on Saturday. THANKS!
Susan Henley susan_henley@charleston.k12.sc.us or Nairobi Orr nairobi_orr@charleston.k12.sc.us .
We couldn't do this without you - thanks in advance for helping to make this prom a night to remember!!!
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Palmetto Fellows Late Awards
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Parents/Guardians,
If you child has obtained a 1400 SAT or 32 ACT and has a 4.0 GPA or higher, please ensure that the guidance department has their scores to begin the submission process for late awards for Palmetto Fellows. If your child has not obtained the necessary test scores, they may continue to take the SAT or the ACT but must have the scores by the June final test and have them submitted to AMHS and the Commission on Higher Education.
AMHS school code 410356
Commission on Higher Education Codes SAT 4313 and ACT 6326
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Looking for a summer job???
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WHAT: Summer Job Fair for CCSD Students
WHEN: Sat. April 27, 2013 from 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (before the game)
WHERE: RiverDogs Baseball Game (students get to stay for game after!)
WHO: All high school students invited - must show student ID to get free game ticket, one per student
(We are especially targeting juniors & seniors 16 and up, as some employers have age requirements)
WHY: Reinforcing the value of Professionalism, Practice Networking & being a Self Advocate, and the potential for Summer Employment & More!
Prizes for participating students & the opportunity to earn a slice of Pizza & a drink by speaking with a minimum number of employers!
The following employers have already signed up to be there:
1. Outback Steakhouses
2. Blackbeard's Cove Family Fun
3. Jump to It Summer Camp
4. Wild Dunes Resort
5. Chick-Fil-A - Citadel / Magwood Drive in West Ashley
6. Citadel / Northwoods Mall Merchants Associations
7. Kiawah Island Golf Resort
8. Project Pride, Charleston Summer Camp
9. City of North Charleston
10. Charleston County Summer Youth Employment Program
11. Kickin Chicken
& MORE TO COME!
Chadwick Lindsey Vail
Work-based Learning Partnerships Coordinator
Career & Technology Education Team
Charleston County School District
75 Calhoun Street - 2nd Floor, Charleston, SC 29401
tel. 843.937.6489 | fax 843.937.6600 | mobile 843.345.7774
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Student volunteer opportunities
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 Volunteers are needed for the Mom's Run on Daniel Island on Saturday, May 11th. Course monitors will need to be there at 7:00 a.m. and will be finished by 9:30 a.m. Please contact Jeff Paternoster at paternosterjeff@yahoo.com for more information.
Please forward any information about volunteer opportunities to Sarah Winters at tswinters@hotmail.com.
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AMHS girls varsity soccer team having a great season this year
|  The AMHS girls varsity soccer team is having a great season this year! The team participated in the Viking Cup tournament held in Columbia earlier in the season and made it to the finals, which was quite an accomplishment. The championship game was against Riverside High School, the #1 ranked 4A team in the state, and after two overtime periods and a round of penalty kicks, the team finished strong in second place. The team posts an overall record of 18-1 and a conference record of 7-0. Earlier this month, the team played in the Mauldin Cup held in Greenville and won the tournament defeating Christ Church, Hillside and Mauldin High School in the championship game. There are only four games remaining in the season before playoffs begin in May. Please support the team tonight, April 24th, as they host Wando High School at 5:30 p.m. The boys varsity team will be playing Wando as well at home at 7:00 p.m. Your support of both teams is appreciated! Best of luck to both teams as they approach the end of their exciting seasons!
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2014 Spring Break Trip to England, Scotland, & France
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 If you are interested in going on the Spring Break Trip 2014 to England, Scotland, and France, please use the EF Tours link below to find more information.
The total price for students is $3652 (includes everything but lunches and cancellation insurance). If you have already traveled with EF, you can receive an additional $100 savings. Go to eftours.com, 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.
Any questions, email 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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School Calendar
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Teacher Appreciation Week Monday, April 22 - Friday, April 26 Luncheon - Tuesday, April 23 1:00 p.m.Prom
April 27, 2013
Montague Terrace at the North Charleston Coliseum
7:30 pm -12:00 a.m.
More details to follow AMHS Foundation Board Meeting Monday, April 29 5:30 p.m. AMHS Conference Room
May & June
May 6-16: AP Tests
May 17: AP Picnic and Battle of the Bands
May 20-23: End of Course Tests for Grades 9, and 11 (English I, Biology I, US History)
May 17-22: Senior Exams
May 30 & 31: Underclassmen Exams June 3 & 4: Underclassmen Exams
Baccalaureate
Sunday, June 2
AMHS Class of 2013 Graduation June 6, 2013 North Charleston Performing Arts Center 8:30 a.m.
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Click on this link to receive the Raptor Report directly in your inbox each Wednesday
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CALLING ALL FUTURE RAPTORS!!!
If you or someone you know was recently accepted to Academic Magnet, we'd like to invite you to a special event at the boys' and girls' soccer game on Friday, April 26! The Raptor soccer teams take on Beaufort in the last home game of the regular season. Girls play at 5:30 p.m. and boys play at 7:30 p.m. The home field is at St. Andrews Middle School in West Ashley! This will be a fun night of soccer that includes our senior night presentation and a performance by Magnet's African drumming group, The Dirty Birds! Admission is $5. Come see a glimpse into what Magnet is all about! Anyone thinking about playing soccer can also meet current players and coaches! We look forward to seeing you for FUTURE RAPTOR NIGHT this Friday!
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Academic Magnet Foundation Board of Directors meeting scheduled
There is an Academic Magnet Foundation Board of Directors meeting set for Monday, April 29, 5:30 p.m. in the Administration Building (main floor) conference room. Like all Foundation meetings, this is open to the public.
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AP Test Schedule
Monday, May 6
8:00 a.m. Chemistry ; Environmental Sci.
12:00 p.m. AP Psychology
Tuesday, May 7
8:00 a.m. Computer Science ; Spanish
Wednesday, May 8
8:00 a.m. Calculus AB ; Calculus BC
Thursday, May 9
8:00 a.m. English Literature & Comp.
Friday, May 10
8:00 a.m. English Language & Comp.
12:00 p.m. Statistics ; Studio Art
Monday, May 13
8:00 a.m. Biology ; Music Theory
12:00 p.m. Physics B
Physics C - Mechanics
Tuesday, May 14
8:00 a.m. U.S. Government & Politics
12:00 p.m. French Language & Culture
Wednesday, May 15
8:00 a.m. U.S. History
12:00 p.m. European History
Thursday, May 16
8:00 a.m. Macroeconomics
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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, April 29.
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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
Media Clerk
Niki Grimball
Bookkeeper
Lynn Redfern
Student Data Clerk
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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