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| Principal Points: December |
As the 2013 calendar year comes to a close, AMHS is alive with the energy of Senior Thesis presentations, with the rush of the college application season, and with the frenzy of the new admissions. Although Magnet is always active and energized, this time of year is especially "charged," and this level of excitement will stay with us until the holiday break which begins at the close of school on Thursday, December 19, 2013. School will resume on January 6, 2014.
Special Dates on the Horizon:
January 6, 2014: Rohan Shirali, a recent AMHS graduate will perform with his male a cappella group from Washington University, St. Louis. Rohan and his group will perform for AMHS at 12:45 and for SOA at 2:00.
January 8, 2014: Junior Parent Night at AMHS. 6:00 PM in the Lecture Hall. The guidance counselors will discuss the PSAT scores, the coming ACT test in March for all Juniors, the first steps in the college application process, and the websites that can assist with the college search. It's an important evening; please, set it aside now.
January 22, 2014: All- School Convocation with Jennifer Pharr Davis, author and challenger of the Appalachian Trail. Ms. Davis holds the record for the fastest time to hike the full length of the trail, and she will spend the day with us sharing her experiences and insights.
January 31, 2014: AMHS will sponsor a pre-showing of the documentary Reject, a film about ostracism and how we as educators, parents and students can assist those feeling "rejected." Please be on the lookout for additional details for this special event co-sponsored with members of the Psychology Department of The Citadel.
Every day at AMHS is exciting and dynamic, and the new year lies ahead with even more opportunities for growth and development. Thank you for your continuing support as AMHS moves ahead into the season of college applications, thesis presentations, holiday activities and plans for the future. If we can help with anything, please call us at 746-1300.
Happy Holidays, Magnet!
We wish everyone a very special holiday season!
Judith Peterson, Principal
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Academic Magnet High School
Barnes & Noble Bookfair
Online sales discount good until Dec. 20th
In support of the cinematic release of
The Book Thief, and special Dec 19thAMHS screening, purchase your copy now along with other recommended titles like The Power of One, Empire of the Sun, Persepolis, Maus,
or any other books you've been waiting
for the right to time to buy.
Visit BN.COM/bookfairs to support us online through 12/20/13 by entering Bookfair ID 11268166 at checkout.
A percentage of your Barnes & Noble purchses will benefit our school/organization.
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Honor An Educator
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Purchase books in honor of those magical educators who have inspired and motivated you, your family members, and/or your colleagues! 
Bookplates will be personalized with special messages to educators, and books containing them will be displayed at this year's Once Upon a Time gala event and given as special gifts to honorees.
$10 each or 3 books for $20
Bookplate Messages:
1. Dreams come true because of you!
2. You create magical moments, one student at a time!
3. My/Our happily ever after began with you!
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| OPEN NOMINATIONS |
Calling all educators, specialists,
businesspeople & parents
- seeking leaders & participants of all kinds -
Your new Foundation has over 52% of the AMHS Community participating, and raised over $60,000. Now, we're needing more leadership people to help decide how best to invest, create more funds, and craft a long-term plan to leverage the success of AMHS.
Do you have ideas about what AMHS needs most & about how best to build funding?
With the counsel of PIE, SIC and Principal Peterson, the Foundation agreed to focus its first investments on helping AMHS develop its foreign language program into one of "global citizenry" and further develop STEM programs (science, technology, engineering & math).
> Can you help decide which investments are best for helping AMHS fulfill its mission?
> Can you help create more opportunities through grant applications and corporate development?
> Can you help lead as a member of the 2014/2015 Board of Directors - or of the School Needs Committee?
If you said "YES!" - then please email:
ALL Foundation Board meetings are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. You are welcome to take part. The next meeting is @ 6PM Jan. 6th!
www.AcademicMagnetFoundation.org
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Support AMHS Yearbook with a Business or Tribute Ad
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Successful businesses aim to make the most of every advertising dollar. You have the opportunity to do this and at the same time support an outstanding educational experience for students at Academic Magnet High School. Your ad will be printed in over 500 books, each of which is read and widely circulated among family and friends. A yearbook is kept for a lifetime - your ad will be seen over and over. See the attached form for information and rates, or contact Larissa Bortz at larissa_bortz@charleston.k12.sc.us. Parents: Make Their Yearbook Personal and Special!
The end of the school year may be months away, but now is the time to plan your lasting message to your son or daughter in the 2014 AMHS yearbook. A yearbook tribute ad is the perfect opportunity to acknowledge your student's achievements and leave a personal message in a book they will keep for a lifetime. See the attached form for information and rates, or contact Larissa Bortz at larissa_bortz@charleston.k12.sc.us
Personal Ad Information
Personal Ad Layout
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Prom 2014
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Date: Saturday April 5, 2014
Location: South Carolina Aquarium
Time: 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Ticket Price: Single-$35.00; Couple- $65.00
More details to be released as the date approaches!
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School Calendar
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 AMHS PIE Annual Fundraiser Live & Silent Auction
March 22
Prom 2014
April 5
Jr. Class Trip
April 9-12
Sr. Class Trip
May 22-25
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Raptor Report
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Faculty, students, and parents are encouraged to submit articles and/or pictures of AMHS events, honors, and needs.
Please email your information to
by the Tuesday preceding the Thursday publication date.
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Click on this link to receive the Raptor Report.
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PIE Notes
Have a wonderful Holiday break and Happy New Year from PIE!
Christen Hall, PIE President
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| Sign Up Today for Junior Class Trip to Nantahala Outdoor Center |
There are still 25 spots left for the Junior Class Environmental Awareness trip to Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City, NC from April 9-12. This class trip is always an amazing outdoor experience for our students, and many new activities are available for our students this year. The total cost of the trip is $550, and some scholarship opportunities are available. Please contact Jennifer Grayson at jennifer_grayson@charleston.k12.sc.us to sign up!
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| Congratulations to Magnet's Coach Brian Johnson |
Cross country coach Brian Johnson was recently honored as Coach of the Year. He led the Academic Magnet boys to the High School League's Class AA state title. Congratulations on the recognition for your leadership of our Magnet runners!
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| Magnet Seeks Ideas for Successful Auction |
Friends,
Although the annual auction is 3 months away, the work has already begun. This year we are taking the theme of our Celebrate Magnet event "Dream Big" to heart as we want to ensure that we have items that are worth dreaming about. In order to ensure that we have quality live and silent auction items, we need your help. Please send us an email with your ideas as to the items and services you would be most likely to bid on at the auction. So don't be shy, let us know that you have always wanted to have a catered dinner atop the Ravenel Bridge, or host a private shopping experience at Berlin's with 12 of your closest friends complete with cocktails and appetizers, or Be Principal for A Day of the best high school in SC!
We thank you in advance for your input, connections and time making sure this year's auction is a success. We know that together we will make our big dream a reality, and that AMHS students will continue to receive and benefit from the exceptional education provided by the outstanding faculty and administration.
We look forward to hearing your ideas!
Lara LeRoy, Francie Redding,
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Attention AMHS Senior Parents and Guardians
 The Senior Class Trip is scheduled for May 22-25 to Orlando, FL. Some of the activities we have booked are Universal Studios, Blue Man Group and the Spirit of Aloh
a dinner show and luau. If your student is planning to attend, we have asked for a deposit of $150 to be submitted to their Focus teacher of me by Monday, November 18th. We will send home a detailed itinerary with a payment schedule once we receive deposits and have a firm number of students attending. The total estimated cost is $600.
Email me with any questions and/or follow the link below to the letter sent home with students last week.
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Check here for PIE events and information. The link will remain all year, so be sure to check for updates.
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Students...
Do you need community service hours?
The Children's Museum is looking for volunteers for their Free Friday Family Fest on November 15th from 4:45 - 8:30 PM. Interested students should see Ms. Taylor in Guidance.
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
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QUICK LINKS
AMHSClick here to go directly to the school website.
PIE Board 2013-2014 Board Members and Committee Chairs 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.)
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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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Click on the logo to link your REDCard. AMHS School ID is 118136
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