The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade children had so much fun when we had our in house field trip with High Tech, High Touch. Plant and Animal Cycles Scientist E came prepared with lots of great centers for us to explore and learn all about Plant and Animal Life Cycles. At our first station we …
Special Programs
2019 Holiday Activities & Field Trips
We are staying busy at McGinnis Woods School before Winter Break with holiday activities, field trips and community service activities. Service & Sweets Service and Sweets was filled with sweeping, raking, sorting, reading and spending time with family and friends! This event is one of the many community service opportunities where our students learn the …
Veterans Day at McGinnis Woods Country Day School
In honor of Veterans Day, our Preschool students made individual flags and the first graders worked collaboratively to make larger flags in honor of Veterans Day. Also, a big thank you to Mr. Josh for speaking about his experience and service as a Ranger. We learned so much! Thank you to all our Veterans.
In-School Field Trip with Keep Forsyth County Beautiful
McGinnis Woods has a long standing partnership with Keep Forsyth County Beautiful. Through the years we have partnered with them to do clean-up projects, sample water in our creek, contribute to frog research and learn about water, erosion and run off. They have also contributed to our Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom curriculum. Students Learn About …
Music in Me Offered in Preschool and After School Program
McGinnis Woods is pleased to have Ms. April Dudson and her Music In Me classes offered at McGinnis Woods. Music in Me is a children’s music and movement class which incorporates April’s original music and lessons. She has a studio location, participates in the Little Acorns program at The Avalon and presents weekly classes at …
After School Discovery Clubs News
Our first session of Discovery Clubs is underway and the students are having a wonderful time learning new skills and developing new talents. This session will run from August 26th through October 11th. Discovery Clubs run four times each year and feature teacher led experiences that focus on many of the students’ interests. Currently we …
Welcome Back! First Week of School 2019
First Day of School 2019! We had a fantastic first day of school! What a great way to kick off a new school year. Everyone was happy and ready to get started. We have a great community of learners! Middle school field trip to SkyZone. The 5th – 8th graders conducted a STEM investigation to …
2019 Summer Camp Fun
Summer Camp at McGinnis Woods is in full swing with students participating in fun activities. Summer Camp days are filled with friends, fun, water play, and projects. What could be better? Campers have participated in Summer Safari week where they learn all about animals. Our Jr. Campers had a great time visiting the Art Barn …
McGinnis Woods Presents…. The Little Mermaid
This marks the 15th year of Musical Theater with Ms. Xylina at the helm. During those years we have visited the Serengeti, Oz, Neverland and many other exotic destinations, but this year we went “under the sea” along with Ariel, Flounder, King Triton, Eric, Ursela, Floatsam and Jetsom, and a host of other fantastic characters. …
Science Olympiad Team Success!
Congratulations to the McGinnis Woods Wildcat Science Olympiad Team who wrapped up the year by competing at the tournament held on Saturday, March 30th. We brought home the 2nd place trophy and many blue and red ribbons! Of the 21 members, 19 were able to make it to the competition this year – even though …
Preschool Corner – April 2019
April was an awesome month in the Preschool filled with wonderful activities and events. NAEYC celebrates the Week of the Young Child each year and this year it was the first week of April. Each day of the week had a special theme: Music Monday Tasty Tuesday Work Together Wednesday Artsy Thursday Family Friday The …
8th Graders Visit Washington, DC
On Sunday, April 29, the 8th grade students travelled to Washington DC for their annual overnight field trip led by the Close Up Foundation. Close Up’s mission is to inform, inspire, and empower youth to exercise their rights and accept the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy. Their Programs are designed to give students hands-on …