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Raptor Report
October 25, 2023
from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)
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**Class Trip Deposits are due in November**
2024
Disney (5/24-27). Deposit due 11/10. Pay here.
See letter on Canvas.
2025
Nantahala (6/3-6). Deposit due 11/1. Pay here.
See letter on Canvas.
2026
Carowinds/NOC Whitewater Center (6/3-4) - Deposit due 11/1. Payment information here and on Canvas.
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Many thanks to all who supported this year's International Dinner by providing food and/or attending. PIE is especially grateful to sophomore parents Robyn Bagg, Kim Steele and Lauren Tierney for co-chairing this year's event and to AMHS students, parents and staff for making it a success! Thanks to Dr. Hay for the photos!
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It is almost time for the 1st Quarter Ice Cream Party. Thursday, November 9th (Sophomores and Seniors) and Friday, November 10th (Freshmen and Juniors).
As you can imagine, supplying and serving ice cream to every student at the school is quite an undertaking. If you can help serve or send in any supplies, PIE would greatly appreciate the support!
Please sign up here.
Thank you!!
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AMHS Code is 4626
Current Number of Families Linked: 221
Raised to Date for AMHS: $331
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10/27 - Half Day
(11:30 Dismissal)
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Good Afternoon Academic Magnet Seniors,
As you are applying for your colleges and universities of interest, some will begin college entrance interviews. Please note that a majority of colleges DO NOT require interviews for admission. If your prospective college/university does, however, this opportunity is for you.
For the first time we will be holding a college interview workshop. We have 6 generous college representatives volunteering to conduct mock interviews on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 2:00-3:30PM.
I have added a link to the Sign Up Genius below. There are 36 slots available making this a first come first serve event. The interviews will be 10-15 minutes each so please be on time.
Half of the representatives will be in person. The other half will be virtual. I will send a Zoom link to students who will be interviewed via Zoom. For those who will be in person, I will let you know your location next Tuesday.
Registration Link Here
Ms. Mansfield
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Affording College: Accessing free money, scholarships, and paying for higher education - Tuesday, November 14th @ 6 pm Central/7 pm Eastern (presenter from USC).
Click here for past free college planning workshops.
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Dates for college rep visits at AMHS and college rep visits in the Charleston area can be found here.
Register through Naviance to show demonstrated interest. These sessions are open for all grades.
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AMHS enjoys the support of three parent-led, community supported groups and an active SIC group. You can read about each group's mission and get updates below or find out more under the Parent Tab on the School Website.
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2024 AMHS Career Symposium - February 16
We are in the process of collecting names and contacts for our speakers. We will need approximately 40 professionals with a wide variety of professions. Please send any speaker recommendations and contacts to me as I am currently collecting our list. I always rely on the AMHS parent population as our parents are so talented and are dependable as speakers due to their attachment to the school and students.
Please send me any suggestions with name and email contact to: griffintarah@gmail.com
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Join the Booster Club. Learn more here. | |
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Raptor Athletic Booster Club is heading up an Inaugural Golf Tournament on Feb. 5 at the Links at Stono Ferry. We are seeking 10 athlete parents from AMHS + SOA to join the leadership committee and help put on the event to raise critical funds for our athletes.
Let's be honest, we only have a few more years left to actively support our children's school needs before college. Picture yourself as a kindergarten parent and jump in to help! We promise it will be rewarding and fun!
Did you know Booster funds the end of year sports banquet, senior posters for all athletes, and funds gaps that occur with sports team needs?
To join the Leadership Committee, reply to this email or contact Kat Taylor @ Taylor1351@gmail.com today! Raptor Athletics thanks you in advance for your support of the Golf Tournament in any form, small or big!
P.S. Hold the date for a fun event on Nov 8 at Commonhouse Aleworks! More to come!
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We need concession volunteers for the last home football game! 10/27 (Senior Night)
Sign up here.
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Help spread the good news! Got scoop on a current or former Raptor making their mark in the world? Share it with the Raptor Report here.
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Congratulations to seniors, Harry Ding and Colin George. They are two of "1,514 students ... among the 1.45% selected from over 103,800 applicants from across the country to continue through our selection process based on their academic excellence, leadership, and service demonstrated in school and community activities.
They are currently submitting their Semifinalist applications to be reviewed by our Program Reading Committee. After this review, 250 will advance as Regional Finalists, with 150 becoming Coca-Cola Scholars and receiving a $20,000 college scholarship."
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Elaina Seymour committed to Columbia College for softball! Congratulations!
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The AMHS Student Newspaper. Read it here to "get the word on the birds."
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Please use this link to submit photos to the AMHS Yearbook. If needed, our school code is 25698. You can also submit using the Herff Jones e-Share app available in Apple and Google Play stores for your mobile device.
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Sports Updates & Schedules
Stay up to date with Booster Club Info, Forms, Raptor Rosters and Team Schedules on www.amhsraptors.com!
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Women's and men's cross country ran two excellent races last Thursday evening at the Region VII-AA XC championships at Timberland. Both teams were bested only by Bishop England. Timberland held a very classy ceremony to recognize all of the region's senior XC runners, including 6 of our Raptors (pictures below). The women's team finished with 2 runners in the top ten; the men's team with 4, including Region VII-AA champion, Quinn Swanton ('25). Each of those Raptors earned all-region accolades for their remarkable races. | |
Coach Brian Johnson with seniors Colin George, Lawton Harper, and Adam Kremer (L to R). | |
Seniors Anna Hollister, Burton McCulley, and Abby Poole (L to R). | |
If you're interested in ordering a letter jacket through Jostens, contact Coach Knauer at raymond_knauer@charleston.k12.sc.us for the link. | |
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Know of an opportunity from which AMHS students might benefit? Share it with the Raptor Report here.
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The South Carolina Junior Academy of Science (SCJAS) workshop on October 28 will enable high school teachers and students to participate in a full day (9:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m.) of science-focused activities. Hosted by the SCJAS and The Citadel, the workshop will include over 10 options for hands-on activities, a math jeopardy session (no separate registration required) and teacher-focused (PD) hands-on activities. Registration ($20) includes a light breakfast, lunch, and participation in four sessions (including the opening plenary address). Reach out to Ms. Desbrow for more information.
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Join us for an unforgettable 2 weeks in Spain where we will visit and explore Madrid, Sevilla, Malaga and Toledo. Teenagers who want to increase their Spanish skills, looking at minoring or majoring in Spanish or just interested in going with a group of friends this program is for you.
You will stay with a host family with host siblings while we are in Madrid and then stay in hostels as we travel south to the other cities. You will indulge in traditional Spanish cuisine, see all the must see sights in the capital and other major cities, attend spanish classes at a local spanish school as well as master the Escape Room, zip line through the outskirts of Madrid, visit one of the most beautiful beaches in Malaga, explore an underground cave called, “la cueva del Tesoro,” and so much more. Dates are June 12-25. Trip is provided by Barling School and the local coordinator. For more information contact Jennie de Diago at myinternationalprograms@gmail.com. Deadline is March 1.
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Community Service + Activities | | |
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Learn more about the AMHS Volunteer Hours
graduation requirement here.
Have an event that could use AMHS volunteers?
Send info and details to raptorreporteditor@gmail.com.
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The Raptor Report is published weekly by AMHS PIE on Wednesdays 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 the Raptor Report Editors by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the Wednesday publication date.
Feedback or suggestions for improvement? Please send an email as well.
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2023, No. 8
2020-22, No. 2
2019, No. 1
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