An instructor from High Touch High Tech taught our students all about Geology. The students had a fantastic time learning about rocks and how they are formed. They also tested the rocks for hardness and learned about the effects of erosion on rocks.
Pre-K Students Field Trip to INK
INK – Interactive Neighborhood for Kids – brings imaginations to life! Our PreK students took a field trip to visit INK. They loved exploring the many exhibits and considering future possibilities.
Preschool Corner – February 2019
It has been a busy month in the Preschool filled with a lot of hands on learning and exciting activities. We kicked the month off right by learning all about Space. The children made constellations, rockets, memorized the planets and even ate real astronaut food! Love was in the air the second week of February, …
School Spelling Bee winners competed in the GISA Middle School Spelling Bee
On February 7th, 2019 our school Spelling Bee winners competed in the GISA Middle School Spelling Bee at our very own school. This was the second year McGinnis Woods hosted Round 1 of the GISA Spelling Bee. Our school champion, Julie Kershaw and runner-up, Marian Freeman competed against students from over 15 other private schools. …
20th Year Celebration
What a wonderful time we had celebrating our school’s 20th year! Thank you to the many families both old and new who came out to celebrate with us. Specials thanks to Seven Sister Scones for the fabulous dessert bar. ———– Please join us as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of McGinnis Woods School! McGinnis Woods …
Moving Up Day 2019
Today was “Moving Up Day” at McGinnis Woods Country Day School Today, all the students, including students from the preschool, elementary school and middle grades, spent an hour in next years’ grade level just to check out what their futures hold. They had a great time!
4th Grade Field Trip to the Freedom Center
The 4th grade classes participated in a Q and A time in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr at the Freedom Center today. They learned so much from the participants and are hoping to be on 11 Alive’s special coverage, so tune in.
Preschool Corner – Winter 2018
In the preschool, November and December have been fun filled months with plenty of hands on activities throughout. In our preschool during November, we celebrated Diwali the Hindu Festival of Lights. The children made beautiful lanterns and completed a fireworks experiment. We learned what the festival of lights was all about and celebrated with special …
1st Graders Visit Build-a-Bear and Children’s Wish Foundation
For well over a decade, the first grade classes at McGinnis Woods Country Day School have been taking an unusual field trip every December. Most of our field trips complement, and bring to life, our Science and Social Studies curriculum. But not this one. Every December, our school’s first grade classes have been going to …
Thank you to our Parent’s Association!
Alexa, say, “We love our McGinnis Woods teachers!” This morning our PA surprised every single teacher and staff member in our preschool, elementary and middle schools with a Random Act of Appreciation: Amazon Echo Dots for everyone!!
5th Grader Benny Hamann in “Christmas Dreams” at the Beau Rivage
McGinnis Woods is extremely excited for Benny Hamann, a fifth grader at the school, who is experiencing a dream of a lifetime. Ben loves drama and has been performing in the drama program at McGinnis Woods for many years. He has been involved in many of the school’s productions throughout the years, including Peter Pan …
Our Chorus Shines at Alpharetta’s Light the NightTree Lighting
The 4th – 8th grade Chorus participated in the Light the Night community event for the City of Alpharetta at their annual tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, December 1. The cold and rain did not keep our wonderful students and their director, Brittany Lu, from performing a lovely rendition of “It’s Beginning to Look a …