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AMHS Teacher And Staff Appreciation Committee Needs Your Help!
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AMHS Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is April 28th - May 2nd this year. Because of your generosity and PIE's hard work, we have been able to treat them to some nice things throughout the school year. However, this is the BIG WEEK that we really like to let them know how much we think of them. The committee has some surprises in store for them each day, and will be handling most of the events so that you don't have to do too much. We do need help with two important events/gifts.
First, on Tuesday, April 29th at noon, we will host our now-famous, annual seated luncheon in the cafeteria lobby. We will have pretty tablecloths (thanks to Laura Alberg), floral arrangements, music, and delicious foods prepared lovingly by AMHS families. WE NEED DONATIONS!! Because Spring Break is in the middle of April, it would be nice to hear from you now if you are willing to send food/drinks/paper products, etc. We ask for homemade, or gourmet-purchased food items (please no Costco/grocery store premade foods) in quantities prepared for 15-20 people, flower arrangements for the tables (preferably ones that can be auctioned to teachers at the end of the meal), jugs of tea, lemonade, pretty paper goods in spring colors (lunch or dessert plates, napkins, 16 oz clear cups, plastic utensils). We will be serving about 65 people. Please email campcammie@gmail.com with your suggested donation.
Second, on one of the final days of the week, we would like to have another gift card give away. During Thanksgiving, we did grocery stores. This time, we would like to do something different. If each family could send in one $10 or $20 gift card to a place that they frequent or enjoy...anything from your favorite restaurant, yogurt shop, coffee shop, movie theater, gift shop, etc. Anything you enjoy, one of our teachers is sure to enjoy as well. You are always welcome to add a little note to the card to say thanks and who the donor is!
It would be great to get these cards and hear that you can help with the luncheon donations sometime before Spring Break, which begins on Sat. April 12.
Thank you! AMHS Teacher and Staff Appreciation Committee
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AMHS Raptors
Family Fun Night at the
Charleston River Dogs
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Come one come all to a social family event  Friday, May 2nd. Gates open 6:00 pm with
the amazing AMHS Dirty Birds entertaining, and Sophomore Haley Mae Campbell
singing the National Anthem.
The game begins at 7:00 pm as we cheer for our very own Principal Mrs Judith Peterson throwing the first pitch. Help to celebrate as each class is recognized as well as the faculty and staff. There will be give-aways and the fun evening will culminate with a fireworks show.
Tickets are only $6.00. Click here to purchase tickets at this discounted rate. The password is amhs. We look forward to seeing the entire AMHS community at the JOE!
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Magnet Teams Victorious at Engineering Competition
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The Engineering Department selected three teams to represent Magnet at the Annual SC Project Lead the Way Competition in Columbia on March 10, 2014.
Each team returned victorious. Congratulations to the following teams:
Thomas Dorfner, Martyn Lemon, and Anna Tavormina won for Best Presentation in Introduction to Engineering Design (IED).
Jason Brule, Jameson Sanders, and Miranda Schwacke won for Best Design and Second Place overall in Principles of Engineering (POE).
Nate Anderson, Sarah Darley and Burdell FitzGerald won for Most Innovative in Digital Electronics (DE).
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Jess Wright elected Key Club Lt. Gov. for the Carolinas
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The Key Club sent representation to the District Key Club Convention in Durham, NC (March 21). Jess Wright was elected Lt Governor for Division 20 in the Carolinas District. She will also represent the school at the International Convention this summer in Anaheim, CA. Congratulations Jess on your accomplishment.
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Attend Raptor Soccer Game to Support Fight Against Colon Cancer
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Greetings Raptor Nation!
My name is Jason Hamil, and I am the head coach for the boys varsity soccer team. I have a special announcement regarding our April 5th home boys/girls doubleheader versus River Bluff High School.
This is a special and honorary game. At the beginning of the season, I found out that a close friend of mine, Ben Pinkerton, was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer. This is the same disease that claimed the life of my maternal grandmother in the late 1980s. Ben has been a friend and mentor to me since the mid-2000s when he was an assistant at NC State and I was at the College of Charleston. We have also grown up through the ranks of SoccerPlus Goalkeeper School. He has had a major influence on my coaching career especially when it comes to training GKers. Ben and his wife Karla are expecting their first child this summer. Ben's family and friends are using #PinkStrong in social media to show their support.
In order to show our support for Ben, I am asking that everyone in attendance for the April 5 game wear dark blue which is the official support color for colon cancer. The AMHS teams will be wearing special dark blue jerseys with the term "peloton" on the back since Ben is an avid distance cyclist.
These games stand to be highly competitive with the girls kicking off at 11am and the boys at 1pm.
In order to help streamline the donation process, all donations are being handled through the Give Forward website at
https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/f8z3/pinkstrong
This money goes directly to Ben and his family.
Here is a link to Ben's blog
http://pinkertonsjourney.blogspot.com/
My goal is to raise $750 through this game.
I thank everyone for their support for Ben through wearing dark blue and any small donation that you may be able to send his way!
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CPR/AED Training Available
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Dear AMHS students, faculty, coaches, and families,
In a joint effort by PIE and SIC we are partnering with CharlestonCPR to have as many students, faculty, coaches, and parents become certified in CPR and AED use. PIE has purchased 20 AHA books that will be in Linnie Duckett's office to sign out for 5 days at a time for free. You must have the book to attend the class. PIE has also agreed to pay for tuition for AMHS teachers that attend the training.
You can click the link below to register and sign up for a class. MAKE sure you put AMHS in the comments. The preferred class for CPR/AED training is Heartsaver CPR/AED Course. If there is a specific group of 20 students/teachers/parents from AMHS that would like to block out a 3 hour class on a Saturday, Charleston CPR will accommodate.
By attending the class, you will receive education from a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician, you will receive certification at the end of class, and you will be certified to use an AED and perform CPR.
The cost is $35 for students/parents/coaches. The book may be used free for 5 days and must be returned for the future students use.
CLICK LINK TO REGISTER FOR Heartsaver CPR/AED for AMHS
http://www.charlestoncpr.com/home.html
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Galapagos Islands
Spring Break 2015
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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).
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Raptor Classic Golf Tournament
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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!
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School Calendar
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Prom 2014
April 5
Early Release Day
April 8
Jr. Class Trip
April 9-12
AMHS Sports Banquet
May 1
AP Test
May 5-15
AP Picnic and Battle of the Bands
May 16
Senior Exams
May 16-21
End of Course Tests for Grades 9, and 11
(English I, Biology I, US History)
Sr. Class Trip
May 22-25
Underclassmen Exams
May 29 & 30, June 2 & 3
Graduation 11:30 AM
June 4
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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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Thank you again, to everyone who helped to make the PIE Auction Party a HUGE success! Susan Kilpatrick, Heidi Brown, Francie Reding and Lara LeRoy were the backbone of a great group of parents who managed a tremendous amount of organizing and executing. Check the PIE tab later this week for a photo gallery.
Some of the most memorable events were also what make Magnet the special place that it is, for instance: Mrs. Peterson cast one bid for a live auction item, she dropped out fairly quickly as the item escalated in price. One wonderful family, noting her bid, managed to win the item. And guess what they did? I know you guessed correctly; because you know Magnet Magic...they gifted it to Mrs. Peterson. It gets even better...the family who had donated the package...of course (they are under the spell of Magnet Magic)...decided to extend it to BOTH Mrs. Peterson and the generous couple who won the bid. As Mrs. Peterson says time again, "Magnet parents are special...they are truly amazing!"
Another fun story from the big Event...one wonderful parent, bought a "bracelet" (sold for $20 each to be a part of a game called "Heads or Tails") and gave it to Mrs. Laura Eicher (Biology teacher). When the game ended...guess who the LUCKY winner was?? Yep, Mrs. Eicher...who has probably spent it all on bike parts and running shoes. And it all started with a gift! GO Magnet!
PIE raised a good bit of money, thanks to our generous sponsors and everyone who attended or donated or cheered us on from the sidelines. It was in the $60,000 neighborhood (the tally is not exact yet), and it will be well spent on the WISH LISTS and AP Scholarships for our teachers, and many, many things for our hard working student body as well. We'll keep you updated on where it will be spent to help Magnet's immediate needs. Meanwhile, we are already working on next year's PARTY...look for something completely different...and start thinking about Feburary 7th as the likely date. If you want to JUMP IN, we love new ideas, and value creative solutions! Magnet IS a Magical place, after all!
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 The Gilded Feather has landed, discreetly as ever, on a parent who has been actively helping AMHS students for over a decade.
Mrs. Nina Hoffman, wife of Stanley, is the mother of 4 past and present Magnet students and the current PIE Vice President. Nina has a Masters degree in Health Administration and received her JD from Brooklyn Law School. She is a practicing attorney who focuses on issues relating to elders. She has also served as a Magnet Historian for PIE. Her youngest son Nick, a Senior, is Captain of the Academic Team and will be graduating in June. The halls of Academic Magnet will feel empty without a Hoffman in attendance next year!
Mrs. Peterson contributes the following: "Nina Hoffman: always ready to help, whether it is the International Dinner or National Honor Society Induction. Her energy and positive outlook encourage others to participate. In her addresses at the NHS Inductions, she exhorts the students to reach for high goals, maintain their individual integrity, and try out new ideas and activities. She has been a supporter of AMHS for over 12 years and has served also as the PTA (now PIE) president. The "Gilded Feather" will rest easily on her shoulders."
These are the remarks that Mr. Douglas Murphy (Government and Economics teacher) gave, regarding Nina, at the recent AMHS induction of the National Honor Society:
"Tonight we are very fortunate indeed to have as our guest speaker, a woman embodies the National Honor Society principles of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
An attorney who advocates for senior citizens, she was a member of the Task Force that created the Charleston Mayor's Office on Aging. She served for two years on the AMHS School Improvement Council and has held various positions on the board of AMHS PIE. She is currently Vice President on the PIE Board.
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Early Release Day April 8
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Tuesday, April 8th is an Early Release Day for parent conferences between 1:45 pm - 4:45 pm. Parents may call the school to make an appointment with specific teachers. (746-1300).
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Attention Junior Parents
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It's almost time for juniors to head out to the Nantahala Outdoor Center for hiking, whitewater rafting, and fun! Juniors will leave at noon on Wednesday, April 9 and return to Charleston in the afternoon on Saturday, April 12. We have distributed packing lists to students; see the attached form for your information. Students will need a small amount of spending money for meals on the trip up, but probably no more than $50.
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Volunteer Opportunity
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Miracle League needs volunteers on Saturday May 3 from 12-2. Students would help kids with Down's Syndrome bat and run the bases during a baseball game. Students can email Megan Verner at miracleleagueed@gmail.com for more information or go to their website at charlestonmiracleleague.org.
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The MDA Muscle Walk was a Big Success!
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Many thanks to the Magnet community! Academic Magnet students, faculty, and parents gave tremendous support to Caleb Sizemore and his MDA Muscle Walk team, leading the team to raise over $6,000 for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research. A host of Magnet students walked with Caleb at the River Dog stadium this past Saturday. They joined 15 other teams and hundreds of participants for the symbolic walk around the stadium and for some fun activities. The Charleston MDA Muscle Walk raised $40,000 this year to support those with neuromuscular diseases in the Low Country. We look forward to next year's Muscle Walk.
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Prom Time - Help Needed
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Parents, we have a parent who is donating a chocolate fountain and the chocolate!! We are asking if parents can donate large marshmallows, rice crispy treats (cut into chunks), pound cake (cut into chunks), pretzels for dunking into chocolate, whole strawberries, fresh pineapple (cut into chunks), fruit, cheese & cracker trays.
The food needs to be delivered to the aquarium between 5:00 and 6:00pm on Saturday, April 5th.
We can't do this without your help - A BIG THANKS TO ALL OF YOU!!
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Thesis Mentors Needed
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Dear Parents and Friends of AMHS,
Thesis work has begun for the class of 2015!! There are a few students who have not yet been matched with a mentor, and we need your help! Please review the following topics. If you or someone you know would be able to serve as a mentor for one of these projects, please email Holly Mitchell (jmitchell172@comcast.net). Your information will be forwarded to the Thesis Committee and appropriate Thesis Advisor. Thank you for you consideration.
- Study on the Modern Applications of Australian Aboriginal Mythology in the Field of Geology
- The new Nuclear Reactor they are building in SC
- Stand-Up Comedy
- The connection between bi-polar/depression diagnoses and creativity, especially as seen in the writings of certain modern writers such as Sylvia Plath.
- The influence of lifestyle on automobile selection
- Study of women's suffrage literature and works of Kate Chopin and E.D.E.N. Southworth
- US-China Relations & Economic Interdependence
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Yearbook Needs Help!
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The yearbook is in desperate need of action photos from the following Magnet sports: softball, boys and girls soccer, tennis, and boys golf. Please contact larissa_bortz@charleston.k12.sc.us if you can help!
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Math Tutoring Available on B-Lunch Days
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Hi Parents and Students!
Just a reminder that Mu Alpha Theta offers one-on-one tutoring every B-Day lunch in all math subjects - from Geometry to AP Calculus. So if you want a little extra help, grab your lunch, and drop by Ms. Hooffstetter's room! Thanks so much!
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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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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
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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Prom 2014
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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).
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