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Raptor Report
December 6, 2023
from AMHS Partners in Education (PIE)
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AMHS' School Improvement Committee is reaching out to AMHS parents to gather feedback about your family's interest in and experiences with college and career counseling, including what's offered at school and services you have taken advantage of outside school. Our goal is to discover new opportunities for growth for our students.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us!
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Your Magnet student isn't dreaming of sugarplum fairies...they're dreaming of spirit wear!! PIE is ready to check items off your gift-giving list through our spirit wear store. All orders received by 5:00pm on Thursday, December 14 will be ready for pickup by lunch on Friday, December 15. Bags will be secured so that there will be no peeking!
You can always pick your items up yourself, or reach out to me for other arrangements. clmonteith@gmail.com
Happy holidays!!
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La Bell'Italia: April 11-19
Spring Break 2025
Open to all Grade levels! We will depart for Milan on April 11, and return from Rome on April 19. The tour will include travel to Venice, Florence, Pisa, Assisi, and Rome, centrally located hotels, and breakfast and dinner each day. Please see www.eftours.com/2719140NE for tour details.
If you have any questions, contact, Dr. Altman, Mary_Altman@charleston.k12.sc.us or Mr. McCormick, Tyson_McCormick@charleston.k12.sc.us. You can also join us for an information session on Wednesday, December 6, in room 7110 at 5:30 PM.
Anyone who signs up December 6 - 10, will receive a $200 discount.
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Thank you for considering making a gift to this year's Thanks for Giving Campaign. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, is critical. You can give online here or with the QR code. | |
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AMHS NEHS Book Drive for Pinehurst Elementary
The AMHS National English Honor Societyis holding a holiday book drive for first grade students at Pinehurst Elementary! Our goal is to send EVERY first grader home with a book for the holidays.
To donate a book, students and families can select a title from the Student Council holiday tree or visit bit.ly/nehsbookdrive23. If you would prefer to donate cash, we also welcome donations of any amount! Those who are interested can contribute on the Donations page on RevTrak or by bringing cash to Dr. Hay or Ms. Lankford. We will use any funds received to purchase additional books on the wishlist.
The last day to bring books or donate is Wednesday, 12/13. Thank you for your consideration and support!
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Thanks to your support, PIE delivered tissues and disinfecting wipes to school for classroom use and donated two Raptor umbrellas for bus loop use by staff in the mornings and afternoons. | | |
AMHS Code is 4626
Current Number of Families Linked: 226
Funds raised to date: $630.02
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A yearbook ad is the best way to commemorate this big year for your senior. Reserve a space for your child as a special gift for this year and for years to come.
Visit the site and use our school code: 25698. Click on "Yearbook Ads" in the top right corner and select the size that's right for your needs.
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Learn more here and read about our speaker Dr. Deidra M. Ward '15 here. | |
There will be a Voter Registration Drive on December 7th in the AMHS Senior Lounge! | |
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Calling all CCSD parents, apply to join our Parent & Community Advisory Council!
Application Link: https://bit.ly/CCSDPAC
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Applications for Clemson University's Lyceum Program are due December 10th! Learn more about the program here and apply here. | |
Reminder to Seniors!
Big changes are coming to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)!
The new and improved FAFSA will be available by December 31, so be sure to apply early for federal student aid and need-based scholarships at www.studentaid.gov.
Questions? Reach out to the financial aid offices at the schools to which you are applying or your school counselors.
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Click here for past free college planning workshops.
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Please thank your school counselors for these new grade level checklists for College Applications! | |
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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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Alright, alright, alright ….
Basketball season is finally here!
Which means, the concession stand is back in business. Our Raptor season underway and the Booster club is looking for concessions volunteers.
Concessions is a great way to earn student service hours, while also supporting your classmates.
Sign up for basketball concessions here. Go Raptors!
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Join the Booster Club. Learn more here. | |
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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Last week, thanks to Mr. Jason William's planning and the incredible contributions of the College of Charleston's Ms. Erica Veal, Mr. Daron Lee Calhoun II, and Ms. Gretchen Scronce, our AP African American Studies students became better acquainted with the wealth of African American research available to them through the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture and Addlestone Library!
Photo: Ms. Akery.
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"Congratulations to our AMHS History Bowl team and coach Mr. Garris, who won first place at the regional National History Bowl tournament this weekend. Their win qualifies them to participate in the spring Nationals. AMHS also excelled in the History Bee with Roger Shi winning second place overall in the Junior Varsity History Bee, and Finn Hayes placing first overall in the Varsity History Bee! Go, Raptors, Go!"
- AMHS Official Facebook Page, December 4, 2023
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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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Know of an opportunity from which AMHS students might benefit? Share it with the Raptor Report here.
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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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Here is a comprehensive list of volunteer opportunities.
Learn more about the AMHS Volunteer Hours
graduation requirement here.
Volunteer Hours Form
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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