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Dates to Know:
| 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:
 - AMHS Talent Show - March 3
- AMHS Roarin' 20s Gala - March 11 - Buy your Tickets and Sponsorships Now!
- Pi Day Festivities - March 10-14
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School News
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Principal Points: March
17 days until Spring Break, which begins at the end of the day  on Friday, April 11th. These 17 days do include Friday, March 25th, which is now a full school day for students. These days will fly by, for they are filled with academic and athletic challenges and events. (Please see the calendar below.) As we prepare to close out an outstanding school year, we will be immersed in the AMHS "testing season," which began today with the ACT Work Keys for Juniors. However, before the "testing season" begins in earnest, we have a busy and productive month ahead of us. I have included a calendar of the activities: March 3: AMHS Talent Show at 7:00 PM March 5: Quest Competition at Trident Technical College March 11: AMHS Gala at Founders Hall in Charlestowne
Landing March 14: PI Day at AMHS March 16: Early Dismissal at 1:15 for faculty/staff
professional development March 28 - April 1: Spring Break: Students return to school
on Monday, April 4th April 19: ACT Test for all Juniors May 2 - 12: AP Exams May 17 - 20: Senior Exams and EOC Testing May 24 - 27: Underclassmen Exams May 31: Graduation at 2:30 PM There will be additional activities in the weeks ahead, and the testing season is extremely busy and demanding, but it is part of our program, and the students will be well-prepared for each test. If you have any questions about the next weeks, please call us at 746-1300. Thank you for your continued support of our efforts to offer the best possible academic program we can.
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Community Happenings
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AMHS Talent Show - March 3, 2016
Come one, come all! See what our Magnet students can do!  The annual AMHS Talent Show will be held TONIGHT, Thursday, March 3rd at 7:00 PM in the Rose Marie Meyers Theater. Cost: $5 at the door, no presale See you there! AMHS PIE Roaring 20's Gala
March 11, 2016 - 7-10:00 pm
Founder's Hall at Charlestowne Landing
The countdown is on! The AMHS PIE Roaring 20's Gala is only 8 days away. If you haven't bought your tickets yet, it's not too late. Tickets for the annual gala are on sale NOW! Click this link to purchase yours!!! ( https://amhspe.ejoinme.org/celebrate2016 ) Prefer good old-fashioned paper? Download a ticket purchase form here. DID YOU KNOW?? Buyers of sponsorship levels will enjoy a pre-party with a special surprise guest. (You'll be glad you were there!) ALSO, the AMHS Class with the most tickets sold will win a class party. Let the friendly competition begin!
Attendees of this year's Gala will enjoy:
Besides buying a ticket and joining in the fun, how can you help?? Donations of bottles of wine valued at $25 or more are needed for our "wine wall." If you are not able to come to the Gala, this is a great way to still be part of things! There will be a storage closet where the wine can be locked up prior to the event - All we ask is that an adult bring your donation to the front desk and label it for the wine wall. For more information or questions: Ana Arias-Pandey 843-886-8778 ariaspa@musc.edu or Jana Upshaw 843-327-2863 janaupshaw@gmail.com
Pi Day Celebration - March 10-14, 2016
Come to the Dark Side. We have Pi.
Pi Day is upon us! Academic Magnet High School will celebrate Pi Day this year on beginning on Thursday, March 10th and culminating with an extended lunch and live music on Monday, March 14th. Every student participates in Pi Day which includes a poster contest, poetry writing, music, costumes, pie sales, plus much more.
How can you help? We need donations of gift cards (iTunes, Starbucks, etc.), puzzles, or interesting small gifts for prizes for our contest winners. We also need donations of whole pies to sell at lunch on Monday, March 14th.
 Parents who would like to attend the Monday celebration and help slice and sell pie.
Mu Alpha Theta, the math honorary society, sponsors Pi Day in cooperation with the AMHS Math department.All proceeds from this event support the Math Team's competitions throughout the school year.
Contact Gwen_Hooffstetter@charleston.k12.sc.us with questions or if you'd like to help.
2016 Prom - April 16, 2016
Love is in the air! The AMHS prom committee has started planning for prom, and needs your help! The following items are needed to make this year's Midsummer Night's Dream a reality! Please leave your donations in the large envelope at the welcome desk marked "Prom 2016". You can also give your gift cards to Ms. Henley or Ms. Orr. Thanks so much for making this evening special.
Gift cards in any amount to:
- Publix
- Harris Teeter
- Cupcake Down South
- Costco
- Michaels/Hobby Lobby
- Walmart/Target
Make sure to mark your calendars! This year's Prom will be held at Founder's Hall at Charlestowne Landing (Free Parking!) Tickets will go on sale April 4, and will be $35/single or $65/couple.
As you are preparing for this grand event, we would like you to be aware of formal dress code for a Charleston County School District event!
Dress Standards for Young Men:
- Dress shirt (exception: tuxedo shirt with a decorative button).
- Shirts must remain on for the entire dance. Dress pants (no jeans).
- Jackets are desired, but optional.
- See-through material which exposes thighs, excessive cleavage, or midriff is not permitted.
Dress Standards for Young Women:
- Dresses must be no shorter than fingertip length.
- Bare midriffs and plunging necklines are not allowed.
- Backs may not be lower than the natural waistline.
- See-through material which exposes thighs, excessive cleavage, or midriff is not permitted.
- Slits may not be longer than fingertip length.
- Pantsuits must be of a formal nature (no jeans).
Footwear:
- Footwear is expected of all and must be kept on at all times for health department reasons. Flip-flops, slippers and tennis shoes are not allowed.
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News from Parent Boards
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We are looking for volunteer(s) to coordinate the AMHS All Sports Athletic Banquet in May. Please contact Donna Rose at info@amhsboosterclub.org for more information.
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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News from Guidance
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Updated Testing Information for Juniors:ACT: April 19 - We finally have confirmation that we will test at AMHS! Seniors/Senior Parents:
You should frequently check the Scholarship List in Naviance. Scholarships are added or updated almost daily.
9th Grade IGP Conference Schedule
We are currently scheduling IGP Conferences for 9th grade students with the last name Q through Z.
Enrichment/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.
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Athletics and Activities
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Charleston Math Meet
Congratulations to the Raptor Math Team for their wins at the College of Charleston Math Meet on Saturday, February 27, 2016. James Staubes won 1st Place in the Level 1 Written Test Competition. Justin Zou and Xiaolan You each correctly answered a mathematics Sprint Question. (Xiaolan You, Justin Zou, Zachary Kronsberg, and James Staubes pictured.)
Varsity All Region Players
Congratulations to the following Varsity Boys players for being named All Region Player for their outstanding performance this season:
Danny Cunningham aka Twig
Alex Pastis aka Zeus
Bryson Rose aka Piggy
Nanoline Contest 2016
We neglected to mention our winning Academic Magnet  Autonomous Robotics team members by name last week. Congratulations to: Anne Rogers, Alexander Puckhaber, John Pradise, and Boone Jones!
Upcoming Athletic Events:
Stay Tuned for Spring Sports!
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Community Service Opportunities
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Walk for Water - March 12, 2016
The tenth annual Walk for Water will be held on March 12, 2016 at the "Joe" Stadium in downtown Charleston. The walk begins at 10:10am in honor of our 10th year anniversary but the time for a volunteer differs depending on the area the student is serving in. We are expecting over 5,000 walkers and are still in need of many volunteers in the areas of Greeters/Trash Pick /T-shirt runners/Clean up volunteers/Flag Holders and the list goes on. Contact Betty Bivens at ehiott@watermission.org or 843-323-1064 with questions or to sign up to help!
Please let them know as soon as possible as time is short and many more hands are needed. They would love to have parents and faculty as well!!!!
KidsFair - March 20, 2016
Volunteers Needed For the 28th Annual KidsFair Sunday March 20, 2016 at Burke High School from 10:00-4:00pm. KidsFair is a unique community event that is a celebration of and for children from throughout the LowCountry. Kidsfair is presented the Charleston Jewish Community Center With Out Walls in partnership with the City of Charleston and CCSD. Throughout the day children will be educated, entertained and have a myriad of hands on experiences. Student volunteers are needed to: - Dress up in costume
- Circulate Information
- Assist with logistics
- Work in the food booth
- Assist in the outdoor zones such as the sports arena
- Promote Stage Acts
- Work in sponsor booths
- Greet Kids and their parents
All volunteers will receive credit for the hours they work and will be fed as well. There is no minimum amount of time required for volunteers. For more information or to volunteer please contact, Carol Berlin carolberlin@att.net or call 843-568-4450.
Walk for Autism Charleston - April 16, 2016
Walk For Autism Charleston is looking for volunteers to assist at our annual walk event held at Hampton Park on Saturday April 16 . Volunteers are needed for many tasks such as supervising jump castles, setting up an auction table and assisting at the table, supervising food stations and game activities. There is also a need for help setting up tables and tents along with breaking down at the end of the event. Volunteers can plan to arrive as early as 7:30 am if assisting with set up and if just planning on working a station arriving between 8 and 8:30 am the day will end with clean up tasks ending between 1:00 and 1:30 pm. Please contact Rose ONeal at 843-553-1316 or walkforautism@outlook.com if interested in volunteering. Our website is www.walkforautismcharleston.org
Ongoing
Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge5801 Hwy 17 North, Awendaw, SC 29429
If anyone is looking for ideas for their community service and enjoy the outdoors, the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge has some opportunities for you.
Volunteers are needed to replace and re-plant the butterfly garden. This will need to take place by early spring. They also need volunteers to refurbish the benches, picnic tables, and some fences around the refuge. This would require sanding, replacing boards, and painting.
Students can put in their hours during the weekend, so no need to miss school!
If you are interested, please contact Patricia Midgett, Visitor Services Manager - office (843)928-3264, cell (843) 729-9750.
Reading Partners is looking for volunteers with their program. The minimum age requirement is 14 years old. Sanders-Clyde Elementary (805 Morrison Drive) has after-school sessions from 3:30-4:15pm, Monday-Thursday. Orientation and training session must be attended in order to volunteer. The different dates and locations available for the training sessions are: Wednesday, 2/3 downtown Charleston County Library; 10:30am-12:00pm; Monday, 2/10 North Charleston City Hall; 5:30-7:00pm. If you have any questions, and if you are available for any of the training sessions, please contact Jen at jennifer.hostetler@readingpartners.org.
Greenhill Community Center Mentors
Volunteers needed to provide homework help and mentoring to elementary and middle school aged children at Greenhill Community Center, 707 York St. off Mathis Ferry Rd. in Mt. Pleasant. Hours after school until 5:30 or 6:00 Monday through Thursday. Commitment needed... a minimum of one afternoon per week, or every other week. This center is operated by the Town of Mt. Pleasant and directed by Deborah Middleton. If interested, please contact Coleman Legerton at colelege@gmail.com or (843) 209-8376.
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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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