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Dates to Know:
| 1/21/16 - Junior Parent Night
2/27/16 - AMHS Athletic Booster Club Oyster Roast
3/11/16 - Roaring 20's 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:
 - Junior College Night - January 21
- February 27, 2016 Athletic Booster Club Oyster Roast - Tickets Available Online Now
- AMHS Roarin' 20s Gala - March 11, 2016 - Purchase discounted tickets now!
- Long Sleeve AMHS T-shirts to benefit Varsity Girls Soccer
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School News
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Junior Parent Night and Financial Aid Awareness
Junior parents mark your calendars now for January 21st! You won't want to miss this informative evening about navigating the college application process, 
PSAT scores and financial aid.
The evening will start at 5:30 and our guidance team, Ms. Ware and Ms. Taylor, will discuss how to best use Naviance as a tool for college/career planning, provide a brief overview of the college admissions process, and share some pertinent information on PSAT results.
In addition, Ericka Harrison-Jones, Financial Aid Counselor/Office Operations Manager, from College of Charleston, will speak to the group about the financial aid process starting at 6:15.
It is an informative evening you won't want to miss!
Please Note: The College Board will not have released the individual PSAT score reports to the school, but parents/students who have a College Board account can access those scores as of January 7th. The guidance team encourages parents to bring those scores with them to the evening to refer to during the discussion. The following is a link to access the scores: https://studentscores.collegeboard.org/home
10th Grade IGP Conference Schedule
We are currently scheduling IGP conferences for 10th grade students. Please click on one of the following links to sign up for your IGP. We have openings every period including lunch most days. Please work with your student to find a time that works as a family, and please make sure that you aren't scheduling your conference during a core course if possible.
Any student not signed-up by January 25 will be assigned a time by the counselors.
Ms. Taylor (last names A-K): Ms. Ware (last names L-Z):
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.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094eafac28a2fe3-signupEnrichment/Summer Programs If you are looking for enrichment or summer programs for your student, please check Naviance. Enrichment programs are listed under the "College" tab. Information is updated as it is received, so you should check the site regularly. 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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Teacher Appreciation
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 tswinters@hotmail.com. 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. PLEASE CHECK OUT THE INFORMATION BELOW ABOUT THE UPCOMING OYSTER ROAST!
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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March 11, 2016 - 7-10:00 pm (pre-party at 6:00)
Founder's Hall at Charlestowne Landing
Have a Roarin' good time with Magnet!
ALSO - we're currently accepting donations of auction items. Have anything that you would like to contribute that you KNOW someone else can't wait to buy? We would love to make it available at our fundraiser! You can submit the item/information following instructions on our donation form (here). For more information or questions: Ana Arias-Pandey 843-886-8778 ariaspa@musc.edu or Jana Upshaw 843-327-2863 janaupshaw@gmail.com
AMHS Athletic Booster Club Oyster Roast
February 27, 2016 - 3-6:00 pm
Please join the AMHS Athletic Booster Club to celebrate our annual Oyster Roast.
 Enjoy an afternoon of music, games and fun on the Cooper River!
Oysters, Chili, Hot Dogs, and tea and lemonade will be provided.
It will be Saturday, February 27th from 3pm-6pm.
Tickets prices are:
$20/Adult $5/Child (10 and under)
The link to purchase tickets is:
http://www.amhsboosterclub.org/oyster2016/
The address is:
BP Rec Club
Recreation Road
Wando, SC 29492
*Just outside of Mt Pleasant.
Alcohol is welcome but not provided.
Contact Kimberly Otey, kotey@5financial.com, with any questions.
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Athletics and Activities
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Support Varsity Girls Soccer Team  Back of shirt (above) - closer to actual color  Varsity Girls Soccer are selling long sleeve heavy t-shirts. Limited number available. The cost is $42. Please email Sherylwschnell@yahoo.com for more information.
Upcoming Athletic Events:
January 22 - Basketball v. Garrett (Away) JV Girls - 4:00
JV Boys - 5:15 Varsity Girls - 6:30 Varsity Boys - 7:30 January 26 - Basketball v. Whale Branch (Home)
JV Girls - 4:00
JV Boys - 5:15
Varsity Girls - 6:30
Varsity Boys - 7:30
Wrestling v. Whale Branch (Away) 6-8:00 pm
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Community Service Opportunities
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Ongoing
Reading Partners is dedicated to unlocking the skills of students who struggle with reading. We provide one-on-one reading instruction to elementary school students reading below grade level to help them succeed in school and in life. Reading is the foundation for future learning. In order to learn, students must be able to read. Without reading, kids don't have an equitable chance at success. We believe that regardless of their environment, given the right support and resources, all kids can learn to read.
A national 501(c)3 nonprofit, we partner with under-resourced schools and engage volunteer reading partners (community tutors) to help students who struggle with reading unlock and develop the foundational skills they need to succeed in school and in life.
An evidence-based and community-driven organization, we recruit and train volunteers to work one-on-one with students for 45 minutes twice a week, following a structured, research-based curriculum. East Cooper Community Outreach 1145 Six Mile Road, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466 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 Rachel Vane (rvane@eccocharleston.org, (843) 416-7111) for details.
Meeting Street Academy
642 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
We are seeking high school students to come assist the teachers in the classroom, read books to the student, help monitor the playground, engage in whatever activity the teacher has planned, and to even help plan some activities they would be interested in doing with the students. We offer extended day every day after school except on PD, Holidays, or Breaks.
Ongoing and flexible times to participate - Students may sign up for just one day a week or several days a week. Also, students may sign up for one hour or the whole extended day time (3:30 PM - 5:30 PM). Please contact Siobhan Ragan, sragan@meetingstreetschools.org, for more information or to volunteer.
Fields to Families
www.fieldstofamilies.org
Volunteers are needed to pick surplus vegetables at area farms, work in community gardens, and work at information tables at local farmers markets.
Students should go to the website and click on the Volunteer tab and fill out the volunteer application. They will then receive emails with details of vegetable harvesting and other events. Contact Tina Arnold, Program Manager (info@fieldstofamilies.org, (843) 906-7675) for more information.
Charleston Animal Society
2455 Remount Road
N. Charleston, SC 29406
www.charlestonanimalsociety.org
Students 13 - 17 may volunteer with a parent or guardian. You will need to complete a volunteer application and attend orientation. Schedule and shelter wish list on website. For more information, contact the Animal Society at info@charlestonanimalsociety.org or (843) 747-4849.
Charleston County Public Library
Multiple Locations
www.ccpl.org
For ages 16 + - Charleston County Public Library is always looking for volunteers who want to get involved and help with programs, projects, special events and helping patrons. View all current needs and download a volunteer application from their website under the "About Us" tab and choose "Volunteer Opportunities". Contact Susan Bednar at (843) 805-6826 for more information.
Franke at Seaside Lutheran Home
1885 Rifle Range Road
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
www.frankeatseaside.org
Volunteers 14+ can volunteer after completing a registration form. Volunteer opportunities include playing games with residents, reading to residents, providing entertainment, running errands, letter writing or many other possibilities. Contact Betsy Anderson (eanderson@frankeatseaside.org,
(843) 856-4745) for more information.
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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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(Stay Tuned for Spring Break 2017 Travel Opportunities!)
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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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