Congratulations Mariners!
Both basketball teams did extremely well this season.
For the first time ever in Magellan basketball history, the boys were undefeated in the conference.
They finished the season as both tournament champions and regular season champions. The
Lady Mariners also did very well, ending up second in the conference.
The third graders' visit to Torchlight
was an eye opening and fun experience. The students enjoyed a multiplication game called Circles
and Stars with the students at Torchlight. They're hoping to visit their new friends at Torchlight again.
7th Grade's Coordinate Plane and String Art Project:
The seventh grade is enjoying their opportunity to work with art in math class. They have been
learning about making curves from straight lines and the real-world situations where
this concept can be applied. Students are completing both designs on paper and on wood.
Please come to see their art gallery both in the upstairs hallway and Miss Bowden's room.
Magellan won the regional History Bowl
again this year, continuing the three year streak of winning the Regionals. The state championships
will be held in Raleigh on May 15. Those competing in the History Bowl are Carson R., who is the
captain, Dylan G., Cameron T., Randy C., and Jacob F. with Mr. Winters as their coach.
The third graders
recently had a coffee house. The students wrote poems and presented them in front of their parents.
They were treated with hot chocolate, coffee, and other goodies.
The eighth graders all designed science fair projects
and were judged to decide who will go on to compete in the regional competition. Five winners, one
from each category, will compete in regionals on February 23rd. Wish them luck!
The sixth graders are continuing their studies of the Medieval time period.
February 15 was the annual Medieval Day with a king and queen, knights, bishops, and peasants. They
also had a talent show and acted out plays that they had written. Be sure to ask a sixth grader about it!
The Pickle Jar Players
recently preformed for the eight graders. This senior group entertained the students by acting out readings
such as Alexander's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day and The Giving Tree. One man
in the group is a retired immunologist, and he came and talked to the eighth grade about fighting diseases.
The Soul food luncheon was a great success.
Many students, parents and staff supported this event. What a delicious way to kick off our Black History
month at Magellan. For information about other events click here.
Check out the new Heritage Map
in the hallway outside the downstairs multi-purpose room. This beautiful world map clearly shows how diverse
the heritage of our Magellan families and staff really is!
Reminder to Parents:
To access the locked portion of the Magellan web site you will need to log in using your child's user name and password.
New third and fourth graders received their accounts and passwords during the first week of
school. If you have any questions contact Jeanne Munoz at Magellan.
Magellan is now located in its new home at 9324 Baileywick Road.
On Saturday, March 8th, a team of Magellan students, teachers, and
parents will shave their heads in an effort to raise money for St.
Baldrick's. This is the world's largest volunteer-driven fundraising
event for childhood cancer research. Thousands of volunteers shave their
heads in solidarity with children with cancer while requesting
donations of support from friends and family.
Our team is growing in numbers and we even have a couple of brave
girls this year! The head shaving will take place at Napper Tandy's
Irish Pub in downtown Raleigh. Our time is still to be confirmed, but
all are welcome to come and we would love to have you there to cheer us
on. If you would like to sponsor us please visit our
web page.
The day you receive this issue of Strait Talk will
be the first day of End-of-Grade testing for the 2007-
2008 school year. Graduation and the last day of
school will be a mere three weeks away. As we
approach the completion of another successful year at
Magellan, I want to thank you, our parents for your
dedication to ensuring the success of the children in
our school family. Your strong level of commitment
to helping us meet their needs only serves to
strengthen our sense of community.
I also want to recognize our students for their
motivation and hard work this year. They have come
to school each day with open minds and hearts, ready
to tackle the challenges we have thrown their way.
Finally, I must bid "bon voyage" to our graduating
8th graders and their parents. I am privileged to say
that I came to Magellan with these students five years
ago in 2003, therefore, they are the first class I have
seen go all the way through. They leave us with
many fond memories that I know I will always hold
close to my heart.