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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
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Celebrate Magnet "Dream Big"
Live and Silent Auction
will be held
March 22, 2014
at
The Citadel
Holliday Alumni House
69 Hagood Avenue.
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AMHS Needs Donations, Support for Auction
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AMHS Needs You....
We need your help securing donations for our March 22 "Dream Big" auction event. With your support, we can and will have our best auction to date!
Do you have business that can donate goods or services? Can you ask a business, store, restaurant or hotel that you frequent or that you have connections to provide an item or service that can be auctioned off?
We are looking for a wide variety of items and services including tickets to sporting events, concerts, and festivals, as well as connections to local celebrities such as authors, athletes, chefs, musician and TV personalities.
Please let us know if you can help secure an item or items for the auction, it's easy and won't take much time. Donation forms are available at the AMHS front desk and in Ms. Duckett's office as well as by clicking here for the donation form.
For more information, or to volunteer to help, please contact the Donations Committee Co-Chairs Francie Redding & Lara LeRoy at laraleroy@gmail.com We thank you in advance for your help and support in ensuring that the 2014 "Dream Big" Auction & Gala is the best one to date!
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| Become a Sponsor of Celebrate Magnet |
PIE's primary fundraising event, Celebrate Magnet, will be held on March 22. 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.
AMHS 2014 Auction Sponsors to date:
Chuck Beischel
Carrie and Rob Bovender
Cynthia and Gene Brown
Heidi Brown and Seth Fisher
Nadine and Ken Chavin
Rebecca and Samuel Coleman
Elizabeth and Walt Flowers
Frances and Lance Fuller
Suzanne Groff
David Kent
Susan Kilpatrick and Charles Norris
Carrie and Ty King
Coleman and Chip Legerton
Tonya and John McGue
Obenaus family
Sheryl and James Schnell
Jo and Charles Summerall
Dr. Howard Vincent
Sue and Cliff Woods
Please consider joining this generous group of supporters by donating online or sending a check to the attention of Linnie Duckett (which allows the school to save the 3% processing fee!).
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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| Sakamuri Chosen as Member of National High School Honors Orchestra |
Congratulations to Sashank
Sakamuri, who was selected as a member of the National High School Honors Orchestra. He is studying cello with Damian Kremer who is adjunct music faculty at the College of Charleston.
Currently, Sashank participates in the Charleston Youth Orchestra of the Low country, the annual Regional and All-State Orchestra's, and the Chamber and Jazz Music Ensemble at his high school. In the past, he has also played in the Honor's Orchestra, several Chamber ensembles at the University of South Carolina, as well as Symphony Orchestra at Furman University.
This prestigious National High School Honors Orchestra group performs for the 2014 American String Teachers Association's National Conference in Louisville, Kentucky on Friday, March 7th, 2014.
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Honor an Educator with Personalized Bookplates
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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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| Students Compete in SC Jr. Science and Humanities Symposium |
On Friday, January 17, Academic Magnet students competed in the 43rd Annual South Carolina Department of Defense Junior Science and Humanities Symposium in Columbia.
Irene Cheng, Zack Hilliard, Justin Jones, Dana Krzyzaniak, and Jess Murden all entered their thesis work and made the semi-finals - the top 20% of all the papers that were entered. In the end, Justin Jones came in fourth, winning a trip to observe the finals in Washington DC. Dana Krzyzaniak won the competition, becoming Magnet's first winner ever. She wins a trip to Washington DC to present her research for scholarship money.
Left to Right: Jess Murden, Justin Jones, Ms. Katy Metzner-Roop, Irene Cheng, Dana Krzyzaniak, and Zack Hilliard.
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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
Prom is only three months away and the Junior Class is preparing for what will be another "epic" event. As you are making your preparations, please review the formal dress code for Academic Magnet. The dress requirements will be enforced at the door.
FORMAL DRESS CODE
Dress Standards for Young Men:
- Dress shirt with a tie (exception: tuxedo shirt with a decorative button). Shirts must remain on and tucked in for the entire dance.
- Dress pants (no jeans).
- Jackets are desired, but optional.
Dress Standards for Young Women:
- Dresses must be no shorter than fingertip length.
- Bare midriffs and plunging necklines are not allowed.
- Backs may not be lower than the natural waistline.
- See-through material which exposes thighs, excessive cleavage, or midriff is not permitted.
- Slits may not be longer than fingertip length.
- Pantsuits must be of a formal nature (no jeans).
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School Calendar
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 PIE MeeitngJanuary 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
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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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The Student Perspective
by Jennie Schaaf |
At our second convocation of the year, we had the privilege of listening to the stories of Jennifer Pharr Davis - a professional hiker, writer, owner of Blue Ridge Hiking Company, and devoted wife and mother.
Beginning her speech with her decision to hike the Appalachian trail following her graduation from college, she told a story that was both anecdotal and inspirational, demonstrating that even the smallest decisions can be significant, and encouraging us to take advantage of goals to achieve what we aspire to be or do.
She explained that even though she has earned many titles or set records for her endurance hiking, it was possible to set these standards because of a support system that worked well as a team.
Jennifer Pharr Davis inspired us to seek out a life that makes us happy and be adventurous, even if our definition of adventurous doesn't mean hiking over 2,000 miles Georgia to Maine.
Later, with the Junior class, she connected the duration of some of her hikes, to the thesis projects required by Magnet, and suggested that both demanded hard work and would leave us completely drained, but fulfilled and proud of the work we had accomplished.
Certainly we could all use someone like Jennifer Pharr Davis in our lives to show that the biggest part of any project is the first step and to demonstrate the confidence that comes from pursuing something you love and following it through until the end.
Jennie Schaaf, AMHS Junior
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Freshman Class
T-shirts Available |
Click here to get a
Class of 2017
t-shirt order form!
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| Girls Lacrosse Meeting |
Any girls interested in playing lacrosse this season are required to attend the player meeting on Friday, January 24 from 3:30-5.
A parent meeting will follow to discuss the upcoming season and new paperwork that must be completed. The first day of practice is Monday, January 27th.
If you have any questions, please contact Siobhan Ragan or
Cris Leckonby.
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Soccer Strength and Conditioning in Janaury
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*All boys and girls interested in trying out for soccer: strength and conditioning will be held Monday-Thursday from 3:45-5:00 pm in the AMHS weight room and soccer practice fields.
This is a great time to get in shape for the season, meet new friends, and work on your speed. This training is completely optional. A physical is required to participate, but no soccer experience is necessary.
See Coach Merriman or email her
(anna_merriman@charleston.k12.sc.us) with any questions. Official tryouts will be Monday, Feb. 3rd through Thurs, Feb. 6th.
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| Last Chance to Get AMHS Sweatpants |
Second Chance for AMHS Sweatpants! Due to high demand, we will take one more order for black and green Raptor Sweatpants! Please fill out the
and make check payable to
Nadine Polcyn.
Orders are
due by Friday January 24th!
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| AMHS Boys Varsity Basketball Schedule for January |
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
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| Senior Trip Update |
Next payment due dates are:
Payments should be given to Focus teacher or Ms. Hooffstetter. Questions should be emailed to Ms. Hooffstetter.
Rooming selections are now due also. Pick up form from Focus teacher or Ms. Hooffstetter.
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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?
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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Support AMHS Yearbook with Business or Tribute Ads
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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
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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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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