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The Magellan Lottery results for the 2008-2009 school year are posted below:

Third Grade Acceptance List
Third Grade Wait List
Fourth Grade Wait List
Fifth Grade Wait List
Sixth Grade Siblings Wait List
Seventh Grade Siblings Wait List
Eighth Grade Siblings Wait List


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.
 

7th Grade Language Arts Position Available

The Magellan Charter School is seeking a knowledgeable, innovative, energetic and enthusiastic 7th Language Arts teacher for the 2008-2009 school year. Candidates need to demonstrate strong writing skills and a high level of knowledge of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study in Language Arts and Technology. Certification in 6-8 Language Arts is required and prior experience is preferred. Interested persons may submit a resume or application to Mary Griffin.

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.

Thanks you.

MaP Minutes Online

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WiredSafety or WiredKids

SafeKids and SafeTeens

Netsmartz

Internet Superheroes (Cyberbullying)

Online Safety Kit from Dateline NBC

The time has come for us to “spring” into action at The Magellan Charter School! We are embarking on two major construction projects this summer and we’re working hard this spring to get ready. Committees formed of parents and staff members are in the process of planning the construction of our beautiful new stage and playground slated to be built on the east side of the field and retention pond. Both of these exciting projects are expected to be completed by August, in time for the opening of school.

Have your children mentioned the exciting new teaching/learning tools being used in their classes during recent months? We have been participating in a pilot program using interactive “Smart Boards” in classrooms throughout the school. The positive response from the students and teachers to this highly engaging technology has been overwhelming. Therefore, our Board of Directors has approved the purchase of 8 Smart Boards and 4 Inter-write Pads. These will be placed in one or more classrooms at each grade level, providing access to every student in the building. 

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March 17:
• Magellan Admissions Lottery

March 18th:
• MaP Meeting 7:00 p.m.

March 21st:
• Holiday

March 25th:
• Pictures

March 26th:
• 4th grade voyage

March 28th:
• 8th grade cultural arts

March 31st:
• Spring Break begins

April 7:
• Teacher work day

April 8:
• Back to school

9324 Baileywick Road Raleigh, NC 27615