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As the 2014 calendar year comes to a close,  AMHS is alive with the energy of Senior Thesis presentations, with the rush of the college application season, and with the frenzy of the new admissions. Although Magnet is always active and energized, this time of year is especially "charged," and this level of excitement will stay with us until the holiday break which begins at the close of school on Friday, December 19, 2014. School will resume on January 5, 2015.
Special Dates on the Horizon:
January 9 - 14, 2015: Semester Exams during the school day
- January 9th: 1 A and 3 A exams
- January 12th: 1 B and 3 B exams
- January 13th: 2 A and 4 A exams
- January 14th: 2 B and 4 B exams
January 8, 2015: Junior Parent Night at AMHS. 6:00 PM in the Lecture Hall. The guidance counselors will discuss the PSAT scores, the coming ACT test in April for all juniors, the first steps in the college application process, and the websites that can assist with the college search. It's an important evening; please, set it aside now.
January 28, 2015: All-School Convocation with Dr. Rupert Nacoste, author and professor of psychology at North Carolina State University. Dr. Rupert will share with us insights about human relations and challenge us all to work hard and to become strong and independent thinkers and citizens.
Every day at AMHS is exciting and dynamic, and 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, thesis presentations, holiday activities and plans for the future. If we can help with anything, please call us at 746-1300.
Happy Holidays, Magnet!
We wish everyone a very special holiday season!
Judith Peterson, AMHS Principal
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The Student Perspective...
by Jennie Schaaf
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It always seems like the last week before a break is the slowest of the entire year. Even with the last-minute tests and dread of assignments specifically designed for completion over the break, Magnet has been as festive as it can. Several teachers have strung up their annual Christmas lights or Christmas decorations, while many others are opening up their classrooms to massive student-catered food parties. Needless to say, treats have been found in various locations all week as well as gifts packaged in elaborate wrapping paper for Secret Santa parties. A few recent AMHS alumni have returned this past week to bring news of college to their favorite teachers and younger friends, and of course, the few weeks between Thanksgiving and Winter Break have been filled with the chaos that is seniors finishing their Senior Thesis projects. At the moment, teachers and students alike are working hard until the break that serves as a light at the end of the tunnel and enjoying the annual festivities that interrupt the otherwise normal routine of worksheets and quizzes.
Jennie Schaaf, AMHS Senior
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Athens and the Islands...
AMHS Spring Break 2016
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Trace the path of Ancient History! Experience the Acropolis, Delphi, the Temple of Poseidon, Santorini, Patmos, Crete, Rhodes, and Ephesus.
We have slightly revised the trip for Spring Break 2016. With consideration for getting the best value for our money without missing too much school, we are offering a 10-day trip to Greece and Turkey.
We offered a trip to Greece a few years ago, and it was a great success, particularly the islands! Please take a look at the itinerary online or send me an email if you would like a hard copy. You can also pick up information in my room or in Mr. McCormick's. 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! We have also included 2 extra activities in the price-a Greek cooking class and a Greek Evening with food and music. There is a $200 discount for those signing up by December 15, 2014.
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School Calendar
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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
| 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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Check out Magnet's new online newspaper!
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Click on this link to receive the Raptor Report.
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS! WARM WISHES! THANKS!
From Your Academic Magnet Foundation
Many, many thanks to the many of you who contribute your talents, time & energy, and all kinds of support to help enable AMHS fulfill its potential. A strong example is apparent in the hundreds of AMHS families
who supported our LeveragingSuccess
No school is perfect. ...But that fact simply highlights the need for all of our efforts to help make our school better & better - for the sake of the students, for our teachers and greater school community, and for public education as a whole.
Thank you for ensuring AMHS has a brighter future! Happy New Year to all!
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| Become a Sponsor or Donate Items for Celebrate Magnet Event |
Don't forget about our February 7, 2015 "Celebrate Magnet" event at the Blackbaud Atrium on Daniel Island from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Our goal is $50,000 and we need sponsorships, items for our silent auction and volunteers in order to be successful!
To register to become a sponsor or to attend the event, please click here.
If you would like to volunteer or donate items for our silent auction, please contact amhsauction@dornisch.org.
Thank you for your support of AMHS and PIE!
Becky Dornisch
AMHS PIE Auction Chair
Co-Chair, Student Volunteer Opportunities
amhsauction@dornisch.org
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Charleston Marathon
Saturday, January 17, 2015
http://charlestonmarathon.com/volunteer/
The Charleston Marathon is a volunteer-driven non-profit community event to benefit the Youth Endowment for the Arts! We cannot produce an event of this magnitude without the commitment of hundreds of volunteers - volunteers are what drive a successful event!
Questions about volunteering - contact Jane Miller at 843-714-0142.
Rein and Shine
5220 Bedaw Farm Drive
Awendaw, SC 29429
www.reinandshine.org
Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Catherine Cuthbert
ccuthbert@reinandshine.org
(843) 849-0964
Rein and Shine uses volunteers age 16 and older as side walkers, horse handlers, feeders, barn work, etc. There are lessons Mon-Sat. Please see website for wish list to help with donations.
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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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