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THE RAPTOR REPORT
Principal Points: January

Happy New Year, Magnet! The new judith calendar year has started off with the challenge of the bitter cold, a brief loss of power, and preparation for mid-term exams. 2014 holds much promise for AMHS and for our students as we await the college acceptance letters and prepare for Graduation on June 4, 2014.

 

Special Dates on the Horizon:

 

    January 10 - 15, 2014: Mid-Term Exams

 

     January 16 - 20, 2014: MLK Holiday Weekend

 

      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 on the Appalachian Trail and her insights on writing and meeting challenges.

 

    January 22, 2014: Report Cards will go home at the end of school.

 

     January 28, 2014: AMHS will sponsor a pre-showing of the documentary Reject, a film about ostracism and how we as educators, parents and students can assistthose feeling "rejected." This special event is co-sponsored with members of the Psychology Department of The Citadel and will include a discussion following the showing of Ruth Thomas' film. Please set aside Tuesday, January 28 at 4:00 PM and join us in the AMHS Lecture Hall for this very special opportunity.

 

While every day at AMHS is exciting and dynamic, 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, final thesis presentations, IGP's and plans for the future. If we can help with anything, please call us at 746-1300.

 

Judith Peterson, Principal

High School Heroes: Academic Magnet's Josh McDermett 

 

 

One young man has discovered a ton of success in a short period of time on the mats at Academic Magnet High School.

 

Academic Magnet's Josh McDermett's success in wrestling has been full of non-stop action. And for a guy who didn't discover wrestling until he was a freshman in high school, it's quite a feat for him to have already logged his 100th win.

 

Last season as a junior, he won the state title in the 126-pound weight class.

 

"My first react ion was shock. Amazing I was able to get there in three years," he said.

 

Now that he's hit 100 wins and picked up a state title, McDermett is looking to pick up a second title as a senior. But that goal comes with the added duty of being a team leader.

 

"I think it's easier," he said. "Teammates see what I've done and if they put in the work, they can be good."

 

And putting in the hard work to be a wrestler has enlightened McDermett.

 

He went from not knowing anything to being a state champ in three years, a feat that showed him hard work and dedication in anything in life can always pay off.

 

"It's interesting when you don't know something. You go out and figure it out and master it. It's a fulfilling thing to do," he said. 

 

Reprinted from ABC News 4 Charleston

Girls Varsity Basketball Team Wins Holiday Tourney

The Girls Varsity Basketball team WON the Porter-Gaud Holiday Classic Tournament defeating Orangeburg Prep 49-36 on December 22nd.  It was a great team effort! 

Cara Pugh was named to the All-Tournament team and  Choral Linhart was named the tournament's  Most Valuable Player. Go Raptors! 

OPEN NOMINATIONS

 

Calling all educators, specialists, 

businesspeople & parents

 leaders & participants of all kinds -

 

Do you have ideas about what AMHS needs most & about how best to build funding?

 

>  Can you help decide which investments are best for helping AMHS continue to 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 on Monday, Feb. 10th! 

www.AcademicMagnetFoundation.org 

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 [email protected].


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 [email protected]

 

Personal Ad Information

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Prom 2014

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! 
School Calendar
front doorsMidterms
January 10-15

Winter Break
January 16-20
 
Convocation, 
Report Cards
January 22
 
PIE Meeitng
January 23
 
AMF Meeting
February 10
 
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
 
Graduation
June 4

Raptor Report

The Raptor Report is published weekly on Thursdays during the school year, except for holiday breaks.

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.

PIE Notes

Become a Sponsor of Celebrate Magnet
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! 
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!

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, 
[email protected]                
Francie Redding, 
AMHS Boys Varsity Basketball Schedule for January

 

Jan. 10 6:30p @ Garrett Academy Tech (North Charleston, SC) *

Location: Garrett Academy Tech

Jan. 14 6:30p @ Burke (Charleston, SC) * Location: Burke High School

Jan. 17 6:30p North Charleston (North Charleston, SC) * Location: AMHS

Jan. 21 6:30p Battery Creek (Beaufort, SC) * Location: AMHS

Jan. 24 8:00p @ Bishop England (Charleston, SC) * Location: Bishop England High School

Jan. 28 6:30p Woodland (Dorchester, SC) * Location: AMHS

Jan. 31 6:30p @ Ridgeland/Hardeeville (Ridgeland, SC) * Location: Ridgeland/Hardeeville High School

 

 


  
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?

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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