Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Cumming GA Private School, Preschool & Daycare

Preschool Corner – Winter 2018

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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 …

K-9 Kids! Motivational Reading Program

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Did You Know? One of the proud traditions we have at McGinnis Woods is that of our 2nd graders partnering with Canine Assistants as they train their dogs to help those in need of a therapy dog. This is the 7th year that we have worked with the K-9 Kids! Program. The K-9 Kids! Program …

Our Outdoor Classroom is now a Nature Explore Certified Classroom

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Our Outdoor Classroom is now a Nature Explore Certified Classroom! We’re proud to announce the certification of our Outdoor Classroom, which is the culmination of a multi-year project. Many years ago, our staff participated in a professional development training about the importance of connecting students with nature and the world. The training led us to …

Life Cycle of Animals – STEM Unit at McGinnis Woods

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The Third Grade classrooms at McGinnis Woods are learning about the life cycles of animals. McGinnis Woods is located in Forsyth County and teaches infants through 8th grade. The school emphasizes STEM activities and this is their living STEM unit. The classes incubated several fertilized chicken eggs resulting in the successful hatching of two adorable …

Register for 2018 Summer Camp!

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Each summer McGinnis Woods Country Day School offers an exciting Alpharetta summer camp program in the Alpharetta, Johns Creek and Cumming area. The camp is available to both McGinnis Woods and outside students. The curriculum for each summer is planned by a committee of teachers from our school to ensure that the program is fun, …

Dance-A-Thon Fundraiser – March 30th, 2018

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We will be raising money to help fund a practice field and additional playground equipement for our students. This school improvement allows us to stay competitive in the private school market, as well as allows all students access to the most up to date outdoor spaces. This year, your Parent Association will be hosting a …

Avery Anderson Places 3rd in the 2018 4th grade Duke Tip Writing Contest

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Congratulations to Avery for placing 3rd place in the 2018 4th grade Duke Tip Writing Contest. More than 1000 students participated, so this is a great accomplishment for this aspiring writer! About Avery Avery Anderson is a spirited nine-year-old from Alpharetta, Georgia. She enjoys creative writing and particularly loves writing from the perspective of animals. …

Meet the Teacher: Samantha Westerlind

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McGinnis Wood’s 3rd grade teacher, Samantha Westerlind, was recently featured on the Code Monkey blog. Check out her feature below! Meet the Teacher: Samantha Westerlind I decided to become a teacher when I was inspired by a teacher in 7th grade. She captivated my attention every class and she brought each lesson to life. I …