Raider Nation News
Week of March 25, 2019
Spring Sports!
Dear Atholton Families,
Although there is no snow in the forecast, the unpredictable temperatures of the last week make it difficult to make the transition to Spring sports. Nevertheless, it is exciting to have our campus full of spring athletes (softball, baseball, tennis, track, and lacrosse). I even had the pleasure of spending some time on the tennis court hitting with our tennis team! I look forward to seeing many of you at the games this season.
I am excited to announce that the next Pizza with Principal will take place on Thursday, April 4 @ 6:30pm. At this meeting we will engage in a conversation about values. That is to say, what values define us, unite us, and make us uniquely Atholton? I encourage you to come and participate in the discussion. Your contribution to the development of our school values in integral to defining our school community. I hope to see you there – mark your calendars.
It is hard to believe that graduation is just around the corner! Stay tuned for the release of those dates! With graduation comes SENIOR WEEK. I would strongly encourage parents and their seniors to attend the HC Drugfree Senior Week program at Marriott’s Ridge HS on Monday, April 1 at 7pm. This presentation not only will touch on issues surrounding alcohol but the Ocean City Police and Beach Patrol will also address the following topics:
- Water safety: how to handle rip currents, diving into shallow water, etc.
- Beach safety: keep from getting buried in sand, playing ball, etc.
- Parental liability for students under 18
- Conversations to have with your senior before beach week
- Crossing Coastal Highway and legal issues
- Lease agreements and how to protect yourself
- Fines (fake IDs, noise, sleeping in vehicles, etc.)
- Realities of incarceration from an inside view
Finally, last week I had the privilege of visiting Capitol Hill to meet with members of Congress to discuss education funding and advocate on behalf of principals across the nation. My experience as a member of the Board of Directors for the National Association of Secondary School Principals has afforded me several opportunities to represent the voice of principals in Washington and beyond. . My role in this organization on the Board of Directors has been integral in advocating for and supporting educational issues important to both administrators and teachers. My tenure on this Board has led to me to believe that there is much work to be done in advocating for the needs of all stakeholders (students, teachers, and administrators). As such, it is with the support of Dr. Martirano that I am officially announcing my intent to run for President of the National Association of Secondary School Principals! I am so honored to be in the position to be able to lead this national organization. However, my ability to do so cannot and should not occur without the support and backing of my Atholton family. If elected, my tenure would begin July, 2020 and conclude June 30, 2021. I am really excited about this opportunity for our school and school district. I will keep you all posted as this process unfolds. Results will be announced this summer.
Have a fantastic week!
Warmly,
Robert A. Motley
Principal
College Information Night
AHS Student Services presents.....
College Information Night for Juniors
Wednesday, April 3, 2019 (new date) @ 6:30 pm in the
Atholton High School Auditorium
The college search process is upon us.
- the AHS college application process
- securing letters of recommendation
- requesting transcripts for colleges
- college search tips
- important deadlines
The second part of the evening will be a panel discussion with local colleges and universities. They will discuss topics such as:
- the college application process
- school specific information
- college prep tips
- FAQs
We hope to see you there!!!!!
Strutting with the Staff!
Strutting with the Staff is back and Atholton will be on stage! Bright Minds Foundation is hosting another wonderful fundraising event to raise money that goes directly back into the schools. Our very own Raider Nation staff will begin rehearsals this week and will be bringing you back to the 80s with their fancy footwork and out of this world costumes. Although I am not a dancer, I will do my best to represent Atholton well. It should definitely be worth the price of admission.
Please help Atholton! How can you help us win??
1) Click on this link and donate - which will add votes for Atholton! https://bit.ly/2NlEcNH
2) Share the link far and wide!
3) Come to the event and help decide the best dance (AHS of course!)
4) Share the link far and wide!
5) In school donations will be an option soon as well - will keep you posted!
6) Share the link far and wide!
Strutting with the Staff
@ Wilde Lake High School
Wednesday, March 27th, 2019
7:00 PM $5.00
Raiders After Midnight: Post- Prom Information
"Raiders After Midnight" is open to all Juniors, Seniors, and their guests. Students do not have to attend Prom to attend Post Prom.
It takes a village to host the post prom party. We are seeking volunteers to contact local businesses to donate to this event. Volunteers report at 10 pm to set up. If anyone can help, please contact ptsa@atholtonptsa.org.
The PTSA also accepts donations from parents of all grades - pay it forward!
Student Kudos!
- The Maryland Commission for Women, in partnership with the Women Legislators of the Maryland General Assembly, has named Yamini Ananth a 2019 "Women of Tomorrow" honoree. Yamini will be recognized in March for her commitment to leadership, community service and academic achievement. Also in March, Yamini is scheduled to present her research on Creating a Clinical-Molecular Database to Study Patients with BRAF V600E-Mutated Brain Tumors at the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Annual Conference: Improving the Quality, Effectiveness, and Efficiency of Cancer Care
- The Maryland State Advisory Council on Gifted and Talented Education, and the Maryland State Department of Education Gifted and Talented Office, chose Liza Goldberg as their keynote speaker at their annual celebration of gifted and talented education. Liza spoke passionately about the research she is conducting at NASA, using using satellite imagery to assess the vulnerability of mangroves. Liza was also recognized by the state for her outstanding student accomplishments in science research.
- GT Research students Yamini Ananth, Rahel Petros and Kevin Tu were awarded the prestigious Banneker/Key Scholars Honor. The University of Maryland awards this honor to 150 academic leaders each year, out of 4,300 accepted students and 32,000 applicants for fall of 2019.
- Francis Lapid works with a team of pediatric anesthesiologists at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. This year, their abstract titled The Use of Pressure-Controlled Mechanical Ventilation in a Swine Model of Intraoperative Pediatric Cardiac Arrest has been selected for the Moderated Poster Session at the SPA/AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology 2019 meeting. Francis delivered his presentation last week at the conference in Houston, TX.
- Three Atholton students made it to the state finals for Student Congress Debate. Congratulations to Thomas Pate, Bella Saunders and Chera Yoon. Students heading to Nationals in WI will be decided in a tournament on March 20th.
Athletic Boosters BULL ROAST
The Bull Roast will take place April 5, 2019. This year's theme is "Denim and Diamonds" and we will be having a professional DJ, casino games, line dancing led by our own Athletic Director and coaches, silent auction, photo booth and many, many more fun activities. I hope to see you there!
PTSA Presents...Opioid Information Presentation
Knowledge is the first step in prevention.
The U.S. Public Health Service will be giving a presentation on opioid abuse and addiction which has touched our community.
Learn the power of addiction, dependence, as well as prevention.
Tuesday, Mar 26, 2019, 07:00 PM
AHS Media Center
Mark Your Calendar
March 26 -- PTSA-sponsored Opioid Presentation
March 27 -- Strutting with the Staff @ WLHS
March 27 -- Empty Bowls @ AHS
Atholton High School
Click Below for Boosters' Organization News
Email: Robert_Motley@hcpss.org
Website: www.ahs.hcpss.org
Location: 6520 Freetown Road, Columbia, MD, USA
Phone: (410) 313-7065