Raider Review
Monday, April 27, 2015
Thought For The Week
“Whatever your life's work is, do it well. One should do their job so well that the living, the dead,
and the unborn could do it no better.”
~Martin Luther King, Jr.~
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
Boys Tennis vs. Henrico High School (4:45 p.m.)
Girls J.V. Lacrosse vs. Deep Run High School (5:00 p.m.)
Boys J.V. Lacrosse @ Deep Run High School (5:30 p.m.)
Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs. Deep Run High School (7:00 p.m.)
Boys Varsity Lacrosse @ Deep Run High School (7:00 p.m.)
Tuesday
Boys Tennis @ Glen Allen High School (4:45 p.m.)
Girls Tennis vs. Glen Allen High School (4:45 p.m.)
J.V. Baseball vs. Highland Springs High School (6:00 p.m.)
Boys Varsity Soccer @ Highland Springs High School (6:00 p.m.)
Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Highland Springs High School (7:00 p.m.)
Varsity Baseball @ Highland Springs High School (7:00 p.m.)
Varsity Softball @ Highland Springs High School (7:00 p.m.)
Wednesday
Boys & Girls Outdoor Track & Field @ Lee-Davis High School (Time TBD)
J.V. Softball @ King William High School (5:00 p.m.)
Varsity Softball vs. King William High School (6:00 p.m.)
Varsity Baseball vs. Green Run High School (6:00 p.m.)
Thursday
Boys Tennis vs. Varina High School (4:45 p.m.)
Girls Tennis @ Varina High School (4:45 p.m.)
Boys J.V. Soccer @ Varina High School (5:30 p.m.)
Girls J.V. Soccer vs. Varina High School (5:30 p.m.)
Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Varina High School (7:00 p.m.)
Boys Varsity Soccer @ Varina High School (7:00 p.m.)
Friday
Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Hanover High School (5:30 p.m.)
Boys J.V. Soccer @ Hanover High School (5:30 p.m.)
Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Hanover High School (7:00 p.m.)
J.V. Baseball @ Hanover High School (6:00 p.m.)
Varsity Softball vs. Hanover High School (6:00 p.m.)
Varsity Baseball vs. Hanover High School (7:00 p.m.)
Saturday
Boys & Girls Outdoor Track & Field @ Douglas Freeman High School (9:00 a.m.)
Boys J.V. Lacrosse vs. Hanover High School (12:00 p.m.)
Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs. Hanover High School (12:00 p.m.)
Girls J.V. Lacrosse vs. Hanover High School (2:00 p.m.)
Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs. Hanover High School (2:00 p.m.)
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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. SOL testing will begin on Monday, May 11. Specific details on when each class will test will
be distributed through classroom teachers. Remediation is being provided, free of charge, to any
student who wants to participate. While we welcome all, it is highly encouraged that students
who are retesting attend these sessions to review all previously taught concepts. A full
remediation schedule can be found on the AHS webpage (hcps.us/ahs)
5. Any seniors who have not ordered or picked up their graduation cap and gown will need to
contact Jay Roudabush with Herff Jones. He can be reached at (804) 350-8692 or
[email protected]. A cap and gown is required for you to walk at graduation. Do not
delay!
6. SODA Tapping will take place on Friday, May 1 from 10:05-10:45 during Flex.
7. All Beta hours are due by Friday, May 1 and may be turned in to Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Keister, or
Leander Beaver.
8. The Atlee High School Horticulture Spring Plant Sale begins April 29 at 8:30 a.m. We have a
large assortment of perennials, vegetables and exciting new annuals. The sale runs from April
29 through May 2. For details, contact Mr. Moran at [email protected], visit our Facebook
page at www.facebook.com/atleehort or contact us at (804) 559-0321.
9. 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.
10. Attention seniors - all library materials are due by Friday, May 1. Seniors: We will waive all
overdue fines and printing fees on Friday, May 1. You must stop into the library in person.
11. 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 Room 708. Returning senior members must have 10 club hours and seniors who were newly
inducted this year must have completed 7 club service hours.
12. 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.
Please remember that due to the sensitive nature of some of the material in these courses, adults
only please. The last course of the year will take place in May:
 Monday, May 11: Privacy, Surveillance & Self-Disclosure @ SJMS, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
13. Password for databases and other subscription services are located on Blackboard under “The
Atlee High School Library.”
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Congratulations To:
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The following AHS students who were accepted to Virginia’s Foreign Language
Governor’s Academies for this summer. These students competed against students from
across the state in an extremely selective process. At the academies they will have the
opportunity to spend three weeks improving their language skills and learning more of
the culture of their languages, all expenses paid. Students attending the Spanish,
German and French academies will spend those three weeks entirely immersed in their
languages, where no English is allowed.
 Attending the Spanish Academy are Charlie Welles and Savannah Wilson
 Attending the German Academy are Owen Ward and Mitchell Gregory
 Attending the French Academy is Jillian Donohue
 Attending the Latin Academy is Claire Jeantheau
Daniel Nunn
 Accepted into the Summer Governor's School for Performing Arts
Thomas Darby
 Represented Atlee High School in the Student Congress of the 102nd VHSL State
Debate Tournament this past weekend
School Counseling Corner
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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
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 [email protected] if you are having trouble logging
onto Power School.
Scholarship Information
The following scholarship applications are available in the Career Center:
 Companion Extraordinaire CNA Scholarship: Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or
greater, a total family annual income under $75,000 and plan to attend a 2 year college.
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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:
 Monday, May 18: Senior Awards Night (6:00 p.m.)
 Tuesday, May 26 & Wednesday, May 27: Senior Surveys in the library
 June 3: Underclassman Award Ceremony (Time TBD)
 A Note From Our Substance Abuse & Prevention Counselor, Mrs. Susan Robertson:
Marijuana Tool Kit- What You Need to Know to Talk with Your Teen about Marijuana
If you haven’t had a conversation with your child about marijuana, now is the time and here is
the tool kit to help you. A free download from the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids will help
guide you through this discussion.
Marijuana is a hot topic and the facts can be confusing. That’s why it is important for parents to
protect their kids’ health and future by talking early and often. Families can navigate through
new policies like legalization, as well as new products, like “edible” candies and cookies.
Marijuana is often one of the first drugs a teen is offered. In fact, 41% of teen smokers say they
began before the age of 15. Unfortunately, national debates on the legalization of marijuana have
helped normalize the behavior for many teens. 78% of teens say that they have close friends who
use marijuana. That’s why it’s important that your child understands that you don’t approve of
his/her use of marijuana, in the same way that you don’t want him/her to smoke cigarettes or
electronic cigarettes, drink alcohol or use other drugs.
To get your free tool kit, visit:
Drug Free Tool Kit
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids (drugfree.org)
Toll-Free Helpline 1-855-DRUGFREE
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.
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/
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Save The Dates:
April 22: Departmental Meetings (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 1: Graduation Practice
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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