THE RAPTOR REPORT
DREAMING BIG!

Ahhh,  the sun feels so warm on my face as I rock gently back and forth.

I hear a splash to my left, I turn and gaze at the porpoise as it surfaces nearby. I can hear a soft exhale from their blow-hole.  The porpoise surfaces again, about 50 feet away, and I see what looks like a pod of beautiful grey bodies glistening in the sun, playfully coming to the surface one after the other.  Darn, there they go, probably chasing a school of fish, splashing away towards the bridge in the distance. 

Time to give chase; the engine starts so quietly that I'm not even sure it's running (this is a major attribute of the Yamaha outboard on my Scout boat).

 I'm off! With the touch of the throttle, I'm on a plane nearly instantly (thanks to the innovative hull design exclusive to Scout).

The wind blows my hair straight back and in seconds, I have caught up with the pod of porpoise...

Am I DREAMING? Nope...I'm just out for a day on my brand new 17 foot Scout boat!

Dream BIG...are you in the market for a new boat, your first boat, your DREAM boat?   Do you have a friend or neighbor who is DREAMING of owning an AWARD WINNING SPORT FISHING BOAT? 

Come to the Dream Big Auction March 22nd.  Bid and WIN a real DREAM BOAT.  Wake up and feel the wind in your hair as you skim over the waters that surround our beautiful lowcountry.  Relax, your student is at a first class Nationally ranked High school, it's time you owned a FIRST CLASS Nationally ranked BOAT!

Visit  www.scoutboats.com and do a little research.

 

Christen Hall, PIE President

Thank you for your support!
The following families are Dream Big auction sponsors:

 

Raptor

 

Eagle

Marianne & Kevin Allardice

Robyn & Scott Bradley

Susan & Rich Leadem

Robert & Cynthia Lowery

 

Osprey

Chuck Beischel

Cynthia & Gene Brown

Rebecca & Samuel Coleman

Noula & Mark Cumins

Coleman & Chip Legerton

Holly & John Mitchell

Denise & Dennis Sacha

Sheryl & James Schnell

Hallie & Jay Seibels

Sue & Cliff Woods

 

Falcon

Heidi Brown & Seth Fisher

Nadine & Ken Chavin

Luling Cheng & Hong Pi

Amy & Bryan Frain

Gail & Edward Hogan

Susan Kilpatrick & Charles Norris

Carrie & Ty King

Kimberly & Chris Moss

Willis & Charlisa Pugh

Lora & Jeffrey Santi

Amy & Scott Shubert

Jo & Charles Summerall

 

Owl

Teresa & Andy Atz

Melissa & Mike Bernard

Carrie & Rob Bovender

Tina & James Brown

Wendy Burkhardt

Nancy & Erik Calonius

Cammie & Billy Camp

Hayley & Jon Carter

Elisha Brownfield & E.B. Clyburn

Susan & Joy Datta

Tamara & Thomas DeMuth

Lynne Ford & Frank Dirks

Cindy May & Steve Feingold

Elizabeth & Walt Flowers

Christen & J.P. Hall

Nina & Stanley Hoffman

Julia & Jason Holmes

Kathy & Greg Jones

Minou & David Kent

Mary & Steven Kerr

Kathleen & Chip Kolbe

Amy & Edward Kronsberg

Mary & Albert Lang

Tonya & John McGue 

Ellen Patterson

Darlene & Jimmy Rawls

Debi & Ed Rieflin

Toni & Kevin Roerden

Chris & Rod Schlosser

Katherine Skow & Gerhard Obenaus

Angie & Jon Tirpak

Rachel Toledano & Lane Smith

Yvette Tramount & Bruce Wright

Anne & Bryan Walpole

Margaret & Kenny Wannamaker

Errica & Brad Watkins

Clisby Williams & James Drobina

Kimberly & Rick Zimlich

 

Other

Frances & Lance Fuller

Terri & Shelly George

Amy & Steven Goldberg

Suzanne Groff

Cindy & Paul McElhinney

Sandra Senn & Rande Lane

Julie & Neal Tonks

Betsy VanPelt & Tim Carens

Dr. Howard Vincent

Sarah & Tim Winters 

 
Galapagos Islands 
Spring Break 2015
We are headed to the Galapagos Islands during Spring Break 2015! The cost of this 8-day adventure is $3,535 (student) and $3,870 (adult).  
 
Please visit www.eftours.com and enter Tour #1544755KW for the itinerary.  
You can also visit or e-mail Mary_altman@charleston.k12.sc.us or Tyson_mccormick@charleston.k12.sc.us to get more information. These prices will go up soon so enroll today to lock-in these great prices!  You only need $95 to enroll today! 
Raptor Classic Golf Tournament
The Links at Stono Ferry Golf Club
  Sunday, April 27th
  

Support Academic Magnet High School Athletics!

 

The Annual Raptor Classic is the major fundraiser for Raptor Nation Athletics. We appreciate your support!

 

Support Raptor Athletics one or more ways:

  • Sponsor a Hole - a limited number are available for $400 - hurry!!!
  • Come Play Golf - Show off your golf skills in front of everyone!
  • Sponsor the Raptor Nation with your Donation - We hope that every parent will contribute at least $18. See sign up sheet for details.

The Tournament exclusively supports AMHS Athletics. Net proceeds are spent on a wide variety of things. Transportation, new equipment, tournament travel expenses and entry fees, individual support for athletes in need, just about anything not covered by the school budget.

 

Click here for the sign-up sheet and get involved with the Raptor Classic!

School Calendar
front doors
AMHS Talent Show
March 5
 
Senior Class Trip Final Payment Due
March 14
 
AMHS PIE Annual Fundraiser Live & Silent Auction 
March 22
 
Prom 2014
April 5
 
Jr. Class Trip
April 9-12
 
AMHS Sports Banquet
May 1
 
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
Cathy Cocolas
by the Tuesday preceding the Thursday publication date.
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Click on this link to receive the Raptor Report.
Have you moved recently?

Please contact Ms. Redfern at

if you have a change of address or phone number.
 Buy or Donate Tickets to the Auction
Invitations to the Dream Big auction event on March 22 have been mailed! Click here to purchase tickets, donate faculty tickets or make a donation.  Remember, the ticket price increases after March 7, so buy your tickets now and plan on a fun evening of socializing with friends while supporting PIE's major fundraiser for the school. 
AMHS Talent Show
 
Don't miss this opportunity to see our talented students! 
 
Join us at The Rose Marie Meyers Theater on 
March 5th at 7:00 PM.  
 
Doors open at 6:40 PM with a performance by the 
AMHS Dirty Birds.
 
Price of admission is $5 at the door only.
  
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Please Deliver Your Donations
Thank you in advance to everyone who is helping us gather donations for the auction!  The auction committee requests that auction items, along with a completed donor form, be delivered as soon as possible to one of the following locations:
 
Linnie Duckett - AMHS (5109-A West Enterprise St., N. 
Charleston, SC 29405)
 
Lara LeRoy -1624 Seignous Dr, Charleston. SC 29407    
cell: 442-3436
 
Francie Reding - 411 Rice Hope Dr., Mt. Pleasant 29464
cell:324-9084
 
If you need assistance with pick up, please contact Lara at laraleroy@gmail.com  or Francie at redings5@yahoo.com.
 Sign Up for Vegetable Delivery

vegetables

 Would you like to have fresh, local and organic vegetables delivered weekly to Academic Magnet High School?  Then you should sign up for the Rosebank Farms spring CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)!  If you would like more information on our local farmers, or the program in general, check them out at http://www.rosebankfarms.com/.

If you would like to sign up, please follow the instructions below:
 
1.  Go to  
2.  Choose your share size. 
3.  Choose ROSEBANK FARMS - FRIDAY pick up  
4.  IMPORTANT:  email csa@rosebankfarms.com and tell them that you would like the FRIDAY AMHS pick-up
 
If you have questions, feel free to email Maria Kelly at
ENJOY YOUR VEGGIES!!!
 

 

The deadline for

Freshman Class

t-shirts and sweatshirts has been extended. Please bring in your order by Friday, February 28. 

 

Click here to get a 

Class of 2017 

t-shirt order form!

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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

  
Check here for PIE events and information. The link will remain all year, so be sure to check for updates.
  
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QUICK LINKS 

AMHS
Click 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.)


  
publix
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


Target Take Charge of Education Logo
Click on the logo to link your REDCard. AMHS School ID is 118136 
 
harris teeter
Click on the logo to re-link your Harris Teeter card & help the school raise funds. AMHS code is 4626 
 

Prom 2014

Saturday April 5, 2014 at the South Carolina Aquarium 7:30-11:30 PM

Ticket prices are $35 (single) or $65 (couple).

 

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).