Academic Magnet High School Raptor Report
12/17/15
       
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This week at the Academic Magnet:  
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  • "Thanks4Giving" Fundraiser
  • Save the Date - February 27, 2016 Athletic Booster Club Oyster Roast
  • Save the Date - March 11, 2016 AMHS Roarin' 20s Gala
  • JV & Varsity Boys Basketball Teams' Book Drive for HALOS
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School News

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.
 
Happy Holidays, Magnet!
We wish everyone a very special holiday season!


   
"Thanks4Giving" Fundraiser
 
You still have time to participate in our Thanks4Giving PIE LOGO 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

News from Parent Boards

Teacher Appreciation
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PIE is proud to sponsor teacher appreciation events throughout the school year.  Anyone interested in receiving information about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities, please send your contact information to Sarah Winters at [email protected].   Thank you!





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.
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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 [email protected]

Please come out and support the AMHS Raptors at their various sports. Check our website for all winter sports schedules at: www.amhsboosterclub.org
Community Happenings

J.V. & Varsity Boys basketball teams' book drive for HALOS

HALOS is an independent nonprofit organization that works alongside the Department of Social Services to collect donations from the community to improve the lives of neglected and abused children.  Players are  collecting new and gently used books for children from infancy to teens are needed for their Back Pack Buddy Initiative. Please feel free to send in any books you would like to donate for this effort this week and upon return from Winter Break. There will be a box in the gym classroom. Thank you in advance for your support!

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

ALSO

SAVE THE DATE - AMHS Athletic Booster Club Oyster Roast
February 27, 2016

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.

Athletics and Activities
 
Upcoming Events:

December 19-21 - Varsity Basketball at the Porter Gaud
Holiday Classic - Times and dates TBA

December 21-22 - Wrestling - Coastal Clash Tournament -

Time and location TBA
 
December 27-30 - Girls Varsity Basketball - Carolina
Invitational Tournament - Time and location TBA

January 2 - Basketball v. Charleston Science & Math (Away)
JV Girls - 11:00 
JV Boys - 12:15 
Varsity Girls - 1:30 
Varsity Boys - 2:30 

January 5 - Wrestling v. Garrett & Stall (Home)
6:00-8:00 pm

Check the Booster Club website for all fall sports schedules at: www.amhsboosterclub.org
 
Community Service Opportunities

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 [email protected] .
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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 [email protected]
 

In Other News....
 
 
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 [email protected] or [email protected].
We hope to see you on tour! 

-The Traveling Duo 

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.