Underwood G&T Magnet Elementary

Underwood Gifted & Talented Magnet Elementary
1614 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27608
(919) 856-7663, Fax (919) 856-7981, School Email
Instructional Hours: 9:05-3:45 M, T, Th & F, 9:05-2:45 Wednesdays
Office Hours: 8:00-4:00

Click here to take a quick tour of Underwood!
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Upcoming Events:

2/8: REVISED Magnet Application Period begins.

2/9: Magnet Tour at 10:45. More information is available here. Mentor/Mentee Event at 4:00.

2/11: Magnet Tour at 10:45. More information is available here. Conscious Discipline Workshop for Underwood Parents; identical sessions are 4:15-5:15 and 7:00-8:15 PM.

2/12: PTA Board Meeting at 8:00 AM.

2/15: Regular school day (snow make-up day.)

2/16: Magnet Tour at 10:45. More information is available here.

2/22-2/26: Staff Appreciation Week.

2/24: Cultural Arts event (Beverly Botsford.)

2/28: Magnet Application Period ends.

Additional event information is available
on the school calendar link above.

Welcome to Underwood!

View the Superintendent's Journal, a weekly video message from Dr. Burns concerning important issues for our school system, students, and parents.

Important Links for Parents:

Newcomer & Registration Information Cafeteria Menus
Cafeteria Payment Options
WCPSS Parents Resource Center
Carpool Information
Bus Routes for Underwood
Testing Changes for 2009-2010

2010 Carnival Feedback Survey

Wednesdays Reminder
EVERY Wednesday dismissal is 1 hour earlier than normal (at 2:45 PM) for Professional Learning Team (PLT) meetings. Click here to view the agendas for these meetings.

EARLY RELEASE days for this school year are: 9/23, 10/21, 12/2, 2/3, 3/10, and 4/21. Dismissal on those Wednesdays is at 1:15 PM.
A great reminder page is available here.
(Spanish version)

Underwood Recognized as a Magnet School of Distinction

Underwood GT Magnet Elementary has been selected for a Magnet Schools of America (MSA) Merit Award as a Magnet School of Distinction. This national award, given by Magnet Schools of America, is based on a commitment to high academic standards, curriculum innovation, successful desegregation/diversity efforts, and the consistent delivery of high quality education to students.

Underwood Is...

Underwood GT Magnet Elementary School is a beautiful school built in 1926 nestled in the heart of Raleigh ’s historic Five Points neighborhood. With around 500 students we maintain a community atmosphere while delivering an exciting magnet program... (continued on the Parent Information page.)

Fidelity FutureStage Program at Underwood

The North Carolina Symphony is one of five symphonies in the U.S. working with Fidelity Investments to bring music education into public schools. Learn more about this unique opportunity at Underwood. Additional information is available on the NC Symphony blog. Information about the "Phantom of the Orchestra" concert and the order form for tickets is here (October 12 deadline).

Just Push Play

"Just Push Play" is a program brought to Underwood by "Be Active North Carolina". It is helping create an environment where physical activity is the norm throughout the day in our classrooms, in our afterschool programs and with our staff. Physical activity is a proven method to maintain a healthy weight and it improve classroom focus and reduce anxiety. The staff enjoyed a "Just Push Play" kick-off session which you can view here (click the "Play" arrow in the middle). Also watch a short video about Underwood's program here (new).