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Dates to Know:
| 10/9/2015 - Booster Club Football Tailgate
10/17/15 - International Dinner
5/31/16 - Graduation
6/2/15 - Last Day of School
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This week at the Academic Magnet:
This week, we're trying out a new layout for the Raptor Report! I hope you like it, and that it helps you find what you're looking for more easily. The links at the left will take you directly to the specific sections, BUT... We would prefer you just scroll through and see everything that has been going on this week at AMHS!
Thank you for your support of AMHS and the Raptor Report!
Liz Boyles
Raptor Report Editor
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School News
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Principal Points: September
The school year is off to a terrific start, and I thank you all for your support of the students, faculty and program. Last week was Spirit Week and Homecoming, and it was great fun  culminating in a decisive football victory; now we are focusing on completing the first academic term, college applications and thesis.
AMHS is the host school for four foreign exchange students this year: Melker Annas from Sweden, Juan Fernandez from Spain, Natalia Rengel from Brazil, and "Justin" Zou from China. I am confident that the students will learn much from the year at AMHS, and I am equally confident that we will learn from them as well. Let's make the students feel welcome and share in their experience here.
Congratulations to the following students, the AMHS National Merit Semi-Finalists for 2015 - 2016. This is an outstanding recognition, and we are very proud of all 18 students: Andrew Alberg, Thomas Bennett, Danny Cunningham, Natalie Davidson, Dashiell Jay, Jacob Kunkle, Matthew Leadem, Sophia McCallum, Silas Miller, Shannan Mueller, Jacob Nash, Nate Schlosser, Miranda Schwacke, Vivian Song, Whitney Su, Connor Woods, Xiaolan You, and Elaine Zhou.
Other Coming Attractions
PSAT and Senior Seminar: Wednesday, October 14th all students in Grades 9, 10, and 11. Seniors will participate in Senior Seminar, panel discussion involving community professionals centering on the topic of personal and corporate ethics.
Graduation: Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2016 will take place May 31, 2016 at 2:30 PM at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center.
Again, we are "up and running full speed ahead" on the school year and look forward to serving you and your student as best we can. Thank you for your continuing support!
Attention, Seniors...
Senior Information for Yearbook:
Senior deadlines are rapidly approaching. Please download the attached file for information about:
1) Senior survey - including senior quote
2) Senior Page Information
3) Parent Recognition Ads
4) Senior Portraits
To download the form, click here.
Questions? larissa_bortz@charleston.k12.sc.us
...And now, Juniors!
Save the date!
 PROM
April 16, 2016
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Charlestowne Landing - Founders Hall
2. Rally Towels for Sale
The Junior Class are selling AMHS rally towels to support the cost of the Junior Trip for $5.00. Towels can be purchased at home football games or in the "school store" in Mrs. Zirkle's office.
3. The Junior Class will hold their annual bake sale at the International Dinner on October 17, 2015. The Junior Class sponsors are asking for donations of desserts to be purchased by attendees after they enjoy their meal. Funds from the sale will support the cost of the Junior Trip.
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News from Parent Boards
|  AMHS PIE Hospitality Committee provides refreshments for various school and faculty functions. This is a volunteer job where you can help when you can, and as much, or as little, as you want. Interested??
We are now using VolunteerSpot (the leading online Sign-up and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming Sign-ups.
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our Sign-Up on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/8oLiWj
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot.
Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact sibita1@gmail.com to sign you up manually.
AMHS Student Directory
This is the LAST CALL for the directories. If you made changes at registration on any day, in LAST YEAR'S DIRECTORY that was on the registration table, please let me know. And if you'd like one but haven't paid, also please let me know. Thank you! My email is zarin@att.net
A reminder that with football in full swing, we are still looking for Concession Stand volunteers. If you'd like to  volunteer to help with concessions, please click on this link:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e4ba4ac2fa7ff2-concessions
Students may volunteer for Community Service hours! (Please bring your form)
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Community Happenings
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Make up Pictures
Make up pictures are Monday, September 28. This is an opportunity for students who missed picture day and for students who are not satisfied with their photos. Absentee students should bring an order form and payment. If you would like to retake your school picture, please bring your photo package and a $5 retake fee.
Questions? larissa_bortz@charleston.k12.sc.us
Booster Club Tailgate Party
The 2nd Football Tailgate Party of the year, hosted by the  AMHS Athletic Booster Club is coming up on October 9th at the Danny Jones parking lot. Please come enjoy the hotdogs, hamburgers and company then let's cheer on our Raptors. If you'd like to volunteer to help with the event, please click on this link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044badad2babff2-volunteering
Students may volunteer for Community Service hours (Please bring your form)
International Dinner
 Please join us Saturday, October 17th, from 6-8 p.m. for our annual PIE sponsored International Dinner held in the AMHS cafeteria.
Learn about the diverse cultural heritage of our Magnet community.
Tickets (sold at the door): $10 adults, $5 students, free for all AMHS faculty and staff. Beginning today, tickets may also be purchased online: https://amhspe.ejoinme.org/internationaldinner
Looking for a way to meet new Magnet families and show appreciation to our wonderful faculty and staff? Please consider hosting one of our 15 country tables! The host chooses a country, organizes food and simple decor, and recruits friends and family to help cook. Some of our past represented countries: France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Spain, USA, Russia, Italy, Greece, Israel, and more!
See the link below to sign up:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/409094AAAAA23A20-2015
Please contact Simone Howe, International Dinner chair, with any questions: simoneh818@gmail.com
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Athletics and Activities
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Spirit Week
The week of September 14-18 saw some unusual sights on the AMHS campus, with everyone getting into Spirit Week! For more great pictures, check out the AMHS newspaper The Talon at: http://amhsnewspaper.com/
Beach and River Sweep
On Saturday, September 19, members of the science club participated in the annual Beach and River Sweep. We cleaned up the marsh on Shem Creek, removing 6 bags of trash and 5 bags of recyclable materials. If you are interested in cleaning the environment or joining science club, please contact Ms. Metzner-Roop.
Pictured (L-R) Isabella Knowles, Sarah Roop, Zach Zuber, Ms. Metzner-Roop, Sera Cole, Helena Upshaw, Lauren Hogan, Lauren Riesberg, Aleta Riesberg, Annie Riesberg
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Community Service Opportunities
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9/26/2015 -- SeeWee Visitor Center Saturday, September 26th, is National Public Lands Day and to celebrate the day, the SeeWee Visitor Center will be in need of students and adults to assist with the planting for the bee apiary and butterfly garden. There will also be some painting for fencing. About 25 volunteers are needed. Aside from the volunteer work for NPLD, there will be a Red wolf program at 11:30 am and at 10 am and the Charleston Community professional beekeepers will be giving a program on the bees (live bees in the apiary). So, the day will be both educational and fun! There is also a picnic area at the Sewee Center and a one-mile trail, Nebo Trail, the meanders through the forest and around ponds. For more information or to sign up, please contact Patricia Midgett the Visitor Services Manager at the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. Her office number is (843) 928-3264 or she can be reached at
10/3/2015 -- IOP Connector Run Volunteers are needed prior to the race to help with packet stuffing, registration, and packet pick-up. On Race Day, volunteers are needed to help on the race course, at the post-race party, or cleaning up afterwards.
Visit: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0849a5ad2ea0f49-20153 for more information and to sign up.
10/3/2015 -- Buddy Walk
Sponsored by Lowcountry Down Syndrome Association, Sunday, October 3, 2015
Shifts between 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Daniel Island, Etiwan Park. Please contact: Becky Dornisch at
amhs.volunteer@dornisch.org or (843) 270-8324 if interested in participating. This year the Buddy Walk is offering a reduced registration rate of $10 for all volunteers. Registration includes t-shirt, food, entertainment and helping the Down Syndrome Association to raise money to fund education and social activities throughout the year. Volunteers will be manning festival activities such as jumpcastles.
10/10/2015 --
5K on Saturday, OCTOBER 10, 2015, 9am
Palmetto Island County Park, Mt. Pleasant
Prizes for Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female Runners!
Dry Tunes Speaker Give-away!
Gift Card drawings!
Music at the race! 
Post race refreshments!
Free popsicles at the Finish!
Register by October 1 for a t-shirt!
Packet Pick-up: "Fleet Feet", Houston Northcutt Blvd.
October 9, 11am-7pm Race Coordinator: Maddie Claire Proctor
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For a more complete list of community service opportunities, click here. If you know of an opportunity that needs to be added to this list, please forward the information to Becky Dornisch at amhs.volunteer@dornisch.org . |
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In Other News....
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Athens and the Islands... AMHS Spring Break 2016 -- LAST CALL
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.
Anyone who wants to participate in this trip, needs to sign up NOW!
Please let me know if you have any questions.
You can reach me by phone at 746-1300, ex. 26227 or by email at Mary_Altman@charleston.k12.sc.us.
 Barcelona & Madrid -- Spring Break 2016 -- FIRST & LAST CALL
Dear Possible Travelers, We have extended the deadline to enroll for the Spain-Madrid & Barcelona Spring Break trip. You now have until September 30th to enroll. After October 1, all EF Tour trip prices will go up!
Don't sit on the fence! This may the only time we offer this trip. Come with us and make life-long memories, meet new friends and have an amazing Spring Break trip.
If you are worried about the cost, once you enroll, you will have your own fundraising page where you can ask for friends and relatives to donate to your trip!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or Ms. Merriman.
Hasta luego!
Evelyn Oliveira AMHS Spanish 2 Teacher 843-746-1300 This trip is open to all AMHS students!
Learn more about our tour at:
 Belize Trip -- June 2016  Dr. Altman and Mr. McCormick have decided to open a 2nd trip. Our next destination - 8 days in BELIZE (June 8 -15). Come with us as we explore the rainforest and the 2nd largest reef system in the world. Highlights of the trip include: Mayan ruins of Lamanai and Xunantunich, Howler monkey sanctuary, snorkeling the reef, jungle hikes, cave tubing, and a zip line canopy tour. The current cost of the trip is $2785. Please visit www.eftours.com and enter tour id# 1783193RH to see the full itinerary and price breakdown, or e-mail us at  Tyson_mccormick@charleston.k12.sc.us or mary_altman@charleston.k12.sc.us. We hope to see you on tour!
-The Traveling Duo
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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 Liz Boyles by 5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday preceding the Thursday publication date. |
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