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Dates to Know:
| 1/21/16 - Junior Parent Night
3/11/16 - PIE Gala
4/16/16 - Prom
5/31/16 - Graduation
6/2/16 - Last Day of School
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This week at the Academic Magnet:
 - "Thanks4Giving" Fundraiser
- IMPORTANT Soccer Player and Parent meeting- TONIGHT
- Interrogation Policy Approved
- Save the Date - March 11, 2016 AMHS Roarin' 20s Gala
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School News
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Principal Points: December As the 2015 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 energy of the Families Helping Families project. 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 18, 2015. School will resume on January 4, 2016. Special Dates on the Horizon:
January 8- 13, 2016: Semester Exams during the school day
January 8th: 1 A and 3 A exams January 11th: 1 B and 3 B exams
January 12th: 2 A and 4 A exams January 13th: 2 B and 4 B exams January 21, 2016: 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 March 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 21, 2016: All- School Convocation with Dr. Gerrita Postlewait, Superintendent of Charleston County School District. Dr. Postlewait will share with us insights about the importance of education 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!
"Thanks4Giving" Fundraiser
You still have time to participate in our Thanks4Giving  fundraiser! PIE and the Foundation are both public charities with 501(c)(3) tax status - so all donations are tax deductible. Donate now to get those tax deductible contributions in before the year ends.  Your support helps us fulfill our mission of meeting our students' and teachers' needs. We are counting on you! Go online : https://amhspe.ejoinme.org/thanks4giving OR send your money in to the school using this donation form. We hope every member of the Academic Magnet family will join together and contribute. Any amount is helpful and will help us continue to support AMHS. Thanks 4 Giving! AMHS Partners In Education & The Academic Magnet Foundation Yearbook Ads
Parents, with holiday season fast approaching, don't forget to plan for your yearbook Recognition Ad! Students love seeing your lasting message, and we have limited space available for you to honor your Raptor. You can create your ad online by visiting www.jostens.com. Contact Larissa Bortz with questions. Final Deadline: January 29, 2016
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News from Parent Boards
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Meeting this Monday, December 14 @ 12noon
Please take part
& Please participate in PIE & AMF's
Thanks4Giving Campaign for AMHS!
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Faculty Meetings
Each month, AMHS faculty meet together to discuss ... well, whatever they discuss! Wouldn't if be great if they were also well fed and happy? Help make sure our faculty's snacking needs are met by signing up to send in refreshments. We still have sign-up spots available! We're using VolunteerSpot for AMHS Faculty Meeting Snack 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 me and I can sign you up manually - sibita1@gmail.com.
Thank you for supporting our staff in such a practical (and much appreciated) way!
Interrogation Policy Approved
A new Interrogation Policy for all students in CCSD schools was recently approved by the CCSD Board. Please take a minute to review the text here. This is a win for all students in the District.
The AMHS Athletic Booster Club is a non-profit, volunteer based organization committed to supporting the student athletes, coaches and athletic programs of Academic Magnet High School. And we couldn't do it without your support!
The Athletic Booster Club hosts the annual All Sports Athletic Banquet, provides funding for tournament entry fees and team trophies, hosts the football tailgate parties, and so much more! Please visit our website at www.amhsboosterclub.org for additional information and events schedule.
Please consider joining or renewing your membership for the 2015-2016 school year by completing the attached membership form or you can join online at http://amhsboosterclub.org/membership/.
 With the winter sports season upon us, we are in need of concession stand volunteers for home basketball games, starting tomorrow. Please consider volunteering! The link to sign up is:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044badad2babff2-basketball1
Also, AMHS Raptor stadium chairs are still for sale. The  cost is $50. If you'd like to purchase one, please contact Donna Rose at tarheelsd@comcast.net.
Please come out and support the AMHS Raptors at their various sports. Check our website for all winter sports schedules at: www.amhsboosterclub.org
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Community Happenings
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SAVE THE DATE -- Roarin' 20s Gala!
March 11, 2016 - 7-10:00 pm (pre-party at 6:00)
Get Swinging with Magnet! Roarin' 20's gala in Founder's Hall at Charlestowne Landing Stay tuned for more information!
9th Grade IGP Conference Schedule
We are currently scheduling IGP Conferences for 9th grade students with the last name A through P.
Please click on the following link to sign up for your IGP with Ms. Bearden.
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Athletics and Activities
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IMPORTANT SOCCER PLAYER AND PARENT MEETING -- TONIGHT
For all parents of students planning to try out for soccer in the spring, there will be an important meeting to discuss tryouts, game schedules and season expectations. Both players and parents are encouraged to attend. We will hand out copies of all schedules (jv and varsity boys and girls) and coaches of all four teams will be on hand introduce themselves and to answer questions.
Thursday December 10th
6:00p-7:00pm
AMHS Lecture Hall
Upcoming Events:
December 10 - Wrestling v. Stall (away) 6-8:00 pm
December 11 - Basketball v. Stall (home)
JV Girls 4:00 pm JV Boys 5:15 pm Varsity Girls 6:30 pm
Varsity Boys 7:30 pm
December 12 - Basketball - Charleston Math & Science JV Invitational (away) - JV Girls time TBA December 15 - Wrestling v. Georgetown (away) 6-8:00 pm December 16 - Wrestling v. Battery Creek & James Island (home) 6-8:00 pm
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Community Service Opportunities
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Ongoing
South Carolina Competes is geared primarily toward providing educational opportunities for students across the socioeconomic spectrum. We have two major initiatives, and will be starting at least one more in the coming weeks. These initiatives allow students to choose to either volunteer in a continuing project, or to volunteer for various one-time events.
Our FARE Play (Fantasy Athletics Real Education) initiative is a fantasy sport league where student volunteer mentors engage middle and elementary students in mathematics tutoring through sports statistics.
Our ACE (Athletes' Cooperative Education) initiative creates volunteer opportunities for student athletes from differing socioeconomic backgrounds to work together and engage in conversations about their differing perspectives.
For more information on South Carolina Competes, please contact them at sccompetes@gmail.com .
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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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 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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