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The Student Perspective...
by Jennie Schaaf
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Being a Magnet student means you are labeled in certain ways just by virtue of being accepted to the school. Smart and intellectual are two words that come to mind. Some labels, both positive and negative, are earned by behavior or character, but often labels are thrown around without all the facts or in such a way that they characterize the labeled person far too one-dimensionally. In my years here, I have heard many of them and I find that we, like all people, are more than the labels we have been given. I see smart kids, but I also see talented kids who want to change the world for the better. We are intellectuals, but we are also athletes, musicians, and leaders and it is possible to be all of those at the same time. And someone may label us nerds, but we are also cool.
I don't look at Magnet students and see a bunch of rich kids. I see people from all parts of town and all walks of life who share a common bond of curiosity and rising to challenges. I don't see spoiled kids. I see young adults who routinely give back with their time and talent. They volunteer beyond any required hours and they spearhead projects that make a difference in our community. I cannot look at our student body and measure the racial diversity or the lack thereof, but I see human beings of many ethnic and racial backgrounds who really set that aside within the walls of our school. We support our classmates and come together in the classroom, through activities, or just going down the hall. We go beyond being members of a football team and become true brothers who celebrate off field the victory that we earned together on field. We are a sisterhood that lifts our members up so we can all reach our goals. We look beyond color and superficial matters and respect what we all share here. We are a special community. We are Magnet.
Jennie Schaaf, AMHS Senior
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AMHS Varsity Soccer Team Fundraiser!!!
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As a fundraiser for the AMHS Varsity Girls Soccer team, we are selling the following:
$25 CASH or Checks made out to Raptor Girls Varsity Soccer
SOLD DURING LUNCH
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
November 11, 12, 13
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Science Club Competes at SC Jr. Academy of Science Competition
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The AMHS science club competed at the South Carolina Junior Academy of Science's Science Jeopardy competition on Saturday, November 1 at the Citadel. Shaoni Dasgupta, Dawn Jensen, Boone Jones, Robyn Loucks, Emily Rojas, Anna Tavormina, and Sarah Zhang watched our teams compete against students from across the state. The freshmen team of Fanny Cheung, Gabbi Drusin, and Jenny Yao came in 6th. The freshman team of Aidan Gomez, Ethan Kautz, and John Staub came in 5th. The senior team of Timothy Corder, Kilby McCormick, and Vaibhav Mohanty qualified for the final round. They needed a fourth member and added John Staub to their team, which won the overall competition. In true Magnet form, they calculated their final Jeopardy bid so that they would win by 1 point.
If any senior is interested in other science competitions in which they can enter their thesis for cash and prizes, please see Ms. Metzner-Roop by Friday. Your thesis doesn't have to be done by Friday, but we need a head count of people who are interested. Contact katharinelee_roop@charleston.k12.sc.us for more information.
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From Rome to Athens...
AMHS Spring Break 2016
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During spring break 2016, we are offering a 9-day trip to Italy and Greece. Please take a look at the itinerary online or send me an email if you would like a hard copy. If you would like to register for the trip, please go to www.eftours.com, then type in the tour number 1668155KK. The total price is detailed for you on line. You can sign up for the trip with a $95 deposit. When you sign up on line, you can choose to pay the company monthly or pay in full, 90 days before departure. The earlier you sign up the less the monthly payment! At present, you can pay $190 a month.
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Student Survey
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PIE is seeking comments and feedback on the recent college symposium.
Students: please click on the link below to complete a short survey. Your input is valuable in the planning of future events.
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New This Year
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Please check the Parents Tab on the AMHS Website for an updated Attendance Policy. Please review it, especially regarding the early sign-out policy.
Infosnap through Parent Portal needs a yearly update by a parent. Please click here to access it. You must have a Parent Portal Account to complete Infosnap. Email AMHSParentPortalHelp@Charleston.k12.sc.us
for an account.
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School Calendar
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11/24-11/28
Winter Break
12/22-1/2
MLK Day - No School
1/15-1/19
Presidents Day - No School
2/16
AMHS Prom
4/25
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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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Check out Magnet's new online newspaper!
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Click on this link to receive the Raptor Report.
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Booster Club News
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Congratulations to of the fall sports teams! GO RAPTORS!
Winter sports are just around the corner! Games and directions will be posted soon on the Booster Club website: www.amhsboosterclub.org.
The Social Committee is coming together to plan the Oyster Roast! Stay tune for date and time.
Booster Club Store
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Stadium Chairs -$50
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Pom Poms -$2
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Stadium Cups -$1
Connie Biggs, Boosterthon Chair
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Still in Need of Grocery Store Gift Cards for Teachers!
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To thank our dedicated teachers and staff, and help them add to their Thanksgiving tables, the PIE Teacher and Staff Appreciation Committee is collecting $10 GROCERY STORE gift cards. Please send 1 or 2 cards into the office (in an envelope labeled Mrs. Linnie Duckett, Staff Appreciation) by WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12. If the amount of the cards is different than $10, please let us know how much is loaded on the card. If we have extras, we will combine them for a more generous gift. Thank you for continuing to support our wonderful AMHS teachers and staff!
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Breaking Records...
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A great big thank you to all the Raptor students, parents and football fans that have helped this season become one for the record books. With a 7-3 winning record and a 5-0 at home winning streak these are times to be celebrated! Our support this year has been overwhelming. With the help of the Dirty Birds, the cheerleaders and our Coaches we are a grateful team. Join us this Friday at 7:30 to cheer on our guys as they travel to Timberland for our first playoff game. Go Raptors!
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IGP Conferences for Juniors Currently Being Scheduled
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Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) conferences for 11th grade students are currently being scheduled on sign-up genius. Your student was given information to bring home last week. If you did not receive this information, please go to the Guidance and School Counseling page on the AMHS website and look for Junior IGP Conferences. Times scheduled during the school day are during lunch or during 11th grade focus.
We look forward to seeing and your student soon!
Donna Taylor (A-K) and Deborah Mettler (L-Z)
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Buy a Poinsettia and Contribute to Children's Cancer Research
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Chase After a Cure is selling poinsettias for the  Christmas season! Chase After a Cure is a
student based club that raises money for Children's Cancer Research. The poinsettias will be delivered to the school December 5, 2014 and the money is due the last day before Thanksgiving
break, November 21,2014.
Choose from three different colors:
Red, White, and Pink Poinsettias.
They are all available in the following sizes:
Small- $9, Large- $16, Hanging- $16
Please send in your money to Dr. Altman and write the checks to AMHS. We appreciate your help during this giving season.
Chase After a Cure Club
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Provide safety net services to low income families.
Volunteers aged 14 - 18 are needed for food warehouse, property clean up and clothing warehouse. All prospective volunteers will receive an orientation to ECCO and its mission prior to their acceptance as volunteers. Orientation sessions will occur monthly and last approximately one hour and will be offered the first Tuesday of every month at 11am. Contact for details.
Volunteers needed on the 2nd Friday of each month from 3:45 pm - 7:30 pm
at the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry 25 Ann Street, downtown Charleston.
Click here for more information.
Do you need community service hours? Click here 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 Becky and John Dornisch
amhs.volunteer@dornisch.org.
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2015 AMHS Prom
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April 25, 2015
South Carolina Aquarium
7:30 pm - 11:130 pm
Ticket Prices: Single - $35.00; Couple - $65.00
Theme: TBA
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QUICK LINKS
AMHSClick here to go directly to the school website.
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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