Raider Review Monday, April 13, 2015

Raider Review
Monday, April 13, 2015
Thought For The Week
“The strength of a family, like the strength of an army, is in its loyalty to each other.”
~Mario Puzo~
1. Our character trait for the month of April is loyalty. Loyalty is defined as the state or quality of
being loyal, and faithfulness to commitments or obligations. Synonyms include allegiance,
fidelity, and devotion.
2. Calendar Items for the Week:
Monday
Girls J.V. Lacrosse vs. Glen Allen High School (5:30 p.m.)
Varsity Baseball vs. Deep Run High School (6:00 p.m.)
Varsity Softball vs. Deep Run High School (6:00 p.m.)
Boys J.V. Lacrosse @ Glen Allen High School (6:00 p.m.)
J.V. Boys Baseball @ Deep Run High School (6:00 p.m.)
Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs Glen Allen High School (7:00 p.m.)
Boys Varsity Lacrosse @ Glen Allen High School (7:30 p.m.)
Tuesday
Girls Tennis @ Mills Godwin High School (4:30 p.m.)
Boys Tennis vs. Armstrong High School (4:45 p.m.)
Girls J.V. Soccer vs. Varina High School (5:30 p.m.)
Boys J.V. Soccer @ Varina High School (6:00 p.m.)
J.V. Softball vs. Varina High School (6:00 p.m.)
J.V. Baseball vs. Varina High School (6:00 p.m.)
Varsity Baseball @ Varina High School (7:00 p.m.)
Varsity Softball @ Varina High School (7:00 p.m.)
Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Varina High School (7:00 p.m.)
Boys Varsity Soccer @ Varina High School (7:00 p.m.)
Wednesday
Girls J.V. Lacrosse vs. Patrick Henry High School (5:00 p.m.)
Boys J.V. Lacrosse @ Patrick Henry High School (5:30 p.m.)
Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs. Patrick Henry High School (7:00 p.m.)
Boys Varsity Lacrosse @ Patrick Henry High School (7:00 p.m.)
Thursday
Boys Tennis @ Lee-Davis High School (4:45 p.m.)
Girls Tennis vs. Lee-Davis High School (4:45 p.m.)
J.V. Softball vs. Lee-Davis High School (5:30 p.m.)
J.V. Baseball vs. Lee-Davis High School (5:30 p.m.)
Friday
J.V. Outdoor Track & Field @ Louisa High School (5:00 p.m.)
Boys J.V. Soccer vs. Henrico High School (5:30 p.m.)
Girls J.V. Soccer @ Henrico High School (5:30 p.m.)
Varsity Baseball vs. Henrico High School (6:00 p.m.)
Varsity Softball vs. Henrico High School (6:00 p.m.)
Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Henrico High School (7:00 p.m.)
Girls Varsity Soccer @ Henrico High School (7:00 p.m.)
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Saturday
Boys & Girls Outdoor Track & Field (8:30 a.m.)
Varsity Baseball Benefit Game vs. Meadowbrook High School (11:00 a.m.)
Girls J.V. Lacrosse @ Hanover High School (9:00 a.m.)
Boys J.V. Lacrosse @ Hanover High School (11:00 a.m.)
Girls Varsity Lacrosse @ Hanover High School (1:00 p.m.)
Boys Varsity Lacrosse @ Hanover High School (3:00 p.m.)
3. In an effort to ensure the safety of our staff and students, speed bumps have been installed on our
campus. All drivers are asked to be mindful of this new feature and to abide by the speed limit
of 15 mph while on the campus of Atlee High School.
4. The SCA Ultimate Frisbee Tournament is cancelled on Saturday, April 18 due to lack of
participation.
5. The HCPS Instructional Technology department excited to continue a workshop series for
parents and guardians. The goal of this series is to support families in raising children who think
critically, participate responsibly, and behave ethically in their online lives. The program
materials were developed by Common Sense Education and are endorsed by the National PTA.
These workshops will resume in March. Please remember that due to the sensitive nature of
some of the material in these courses, adults only please.
 Monday, April 13: Social Media & Body Image – LMS, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
 Monday, May 11: Privacy, Surveillance & Self-Disclosure – SJMS, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
6. Any student interested in the Peace Essay Contest should pick up an entry form in the school
counseling office. The deadline is Monday, April 20.
7. The 41st Annual Festival of the Arts and Sciences will take place at Patrick Henry High School
on Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
8. In an effort to enhance the quality of education in our school division, Hanover County Public
Schools is conducting a Parent Survey. We sincerely value your opinion and ask that you
complete it by Thursday, April 30. Please be assured that all responses to this survey are
anonymous and will be used by principals and division-level staff to further advance education at
Atlee High School and our school division. The survey can be found at http://www.advanced.org/survey/public/9470221, or you can obtain a paper copy from our main office. Please
note that in two questions, the survey refers to a “governing body;” this refers to the School
Board, not the administration at an individual school.
9. Attention Senior Members of NHS: All completed club service hour forms for senior members
are due on or before Friday, May 8. Completed hour sheets should be turned in to Mrs. Brooke
in Rm. 708. Returning Sr. members must have 10 club hours and seniors who were newly
inducted this year must have completed 7 club service hours.
10. Password for databases and other subscription services are located on Blackboard under “The
Atlee High School Library.”
Congratulations To:
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Atlee High School Band Program – Recognized as a Virginia Honor Band for the 14th
time in school history
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Allison Greenday – Senior Study Trip Award to Germany by the American Association
of Teachers of German
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Bernadette Murphy – 3rd Place, State Forensics Tournament
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Atlee Robotics Team – 10th Place, Regional Robotics Competition
School Counseling Corner
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Counselors will continue meeting with juniors this week in small groups to discuss future
plans for their senior year and beyond high school.
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Counselors have completed meeting with their respective caseloads to register students for
the next school year. A final verification to make further changes will be sent home on
Thursday, May 7.
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Patti Feyerabend from GRASP is available every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to
meet with Atlee students and/or parents regarding financial aid. Students may begin to sign
up for an appointment in the counseling office and parents/guardians may call the counseling
office at (804) 723-2117 to set up an appointment. GRASP is a non-profit organization that
assists students find the financial resources needed to continue his/her education after high
school. Mrs. Feyerabend will be available to assist students with the following:
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Explain the College Financial Aid Process
File the FAFSA
Complete additional financial aid applications for specific schools
Locate outside scholarships
Apply for work-study programs and student/parent loans
Interpret Financial Aid Award Letters
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Log onto Power School’s Parent Portal (https://hanover.powerschool.com/public/) to see
your child’s course requests online for the 2015-2016 school year. From the main page, click
on the “Course Registration” tab on the left, and your child’s requested schedule will be
visible. Contact Registrar Mrs. Hinkle at phinkle@hcps.us if you are having trouble logging
onto Power School.
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Students who have signed up for AP or IB courses for the 2015-2016 school year are invited
to participate in group counseling sessions pertaining to important academic/personal issues
encountered by high school students taking AP and IB classes. The group will meet on
Friday mornings during Flex through Friday, April 24. The group will consist of a lesson
and a group fitness activity. Students will need to dress appropriately for activity
participation. Sessions will be led by Atlee school counselors, Randolph Macon College
students and YMCA staff. If your student submitted the appropriate permission forms, the
group topics will be as follows:
Week 1: The Importance of Exercise, Bootcamp
Week 2: Nutrition and Energy, Zumba
Week 3: Sleep and Stress, RIPPED
Week 4: Relaxation Techniques, Yoga
Week 5: Prioritizing, Bootcamp
Week 6: SMART Goals, Zumba
Week 7: RIPPED, What De-stresses you?
Week 8: Wrap-Up, Yoga
Scholarship Information
The following scholarship applications are available in the Career Center:
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 Mario Colon Rivadeneira Memorial Scholarship: The deadline to mail or return to
Career Center is Monday, April 20.
 Virginia Future Leader’s Scholarship: Applicants must be attending a 2 or 4 year college
or university located in Virginia. The deadline is Thursday, April 24.
 Companion Extraordinaire CNA Scholarship: Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or
greater, a total family annual income under 75,000.00, and plan to attend a 2 year college.
Scholarship funds will be used towards a CNA Course at CENN. The deadline is
Friday, April 30.
 Global Spectrum Scholarship: Applicants must be pursuing a degree in the field of
Venue Management, Hospitality or Tourism. The deadline to be mailed is Friday, May
22.
Upcoming Events:
 March 6 - April 24: Wellness Group during FLEX
 April 3 & 17: Senior Transition to College during FLEX
 Friday, April 3: Wheeler & Chenault
 Friday, April 17: Martin & Fisher
 Thursday, April 24: AP Pre-Registration during FLEX
 Monday, May 18: Senior Awards Night (6:00 p.m.)
 Tuesday, May 26 & Wednesday, May 27: Senior Surveys in the library
 A Note From Our Substance Abuse & Prevention Counselor, Mrs. Susan Robertson:
Managing Stress
Stress isn’t just an adult problem. According to the APA’s 2013 Stress in America Survey, 13- to
17-year-olds are experiencing high stress levels. School is the top source of stress for teens and
teens report feeling overwhelmed and having negative thoughts or changes in sleeping habits.
More than one- third reported feeling tired, nervous or anxious, or experiencing irritability and
anger. Many teens reported they did not know how to manage their stress.
To learn how to deal with the demands of life, teens need to learn how to cope effectively.
Unfortunately, some teens turn to tobacco, alcohol and drugs to cope with their stress which only
compounds their problems. You can help your child learn how to deal with the stress in their
lives.
Ways for teens to manage stress:
o Get active (sports, skateboarding, dancing, yoga, hiking, biking, walking,
basketball, etc.)
o Get enough sleep. Cut back on caffeine, TV and spending time on the phone or
computer. Teens need about 9 hours of sleep each night.
o Balance life between schoolwork and pleasure. Learn to schedule.
o Find hobbies or activities that bring joy such as music, drawing, meditation,
spending time with family, etc.
o Find areas in which they excel and have them schedule time to do it. Focusing on
their strengths is a way to balance those feelings of being overwhelmed or “not
good enough.”
o Identify unhealthy ways to cope with stress and avoid them.
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o Seek help if needed. A counselor, parent or friend may be able to help with new
ways to manage stress. We all need help sometime!
For additional information, visit the following websites:
http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/stress-talk.aspx
http://teenshealth.org/teen/your_mind/stress_center.html
If you have questions or concerns and wish to speak confidentially with our School Substance
Use & Prevention Counselor, please contact Ms. Robertson at (804) 730-2503.
Other Events/Information:
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
The Pennsylvania College of Art and Design will be having an open house on Tuesday, June
16. To register, visit www.pcad.edu/openhouse.
Information Sources:
Websites:
hcps.us
hcps.us/ahs/
http://www.atleeraiders.org/
Blackboard:
https://hcps.blackboard.com/
Email Connection: https://portal.hcps.us/EmailConn/
Twitter:
@ATLRaiderNation
Schedules:
http://www.capitaldistrictva.org/
Save The Dates:
April 15: Leadership Team Meeting (3:45 p.m.)
April 22: Department Meeting (3:45 p.m.)
April 29: Staff Meeting (3:45 p.m.)
May 7: 4th quarter interim reports distributed
May 13: Staff Meeting (3:45 p.m.)
May 11-22: SOL Testing Window
May 18: Senior Awards Night (6:00 p.m.)
May 30: Prom
June 3: Underclassman Award Ceremony (Time TBD)
June 7: Senior Baccalaureate Graduation Ceremony (7:00 p.m.)
June 13: Class of 2015 Graduation Ceremony (12:00 p.m.)
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