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 …
McGinnis Woods Country Day School Earns Continuing SACS CASI Accreditation
Alpharetta, Georgia, August 8, 2019 – Principal Mary Johnson announced today that McGinnis Woods Country Day School earned continuing accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), an accreditation division of AdvancED. This action was taken at the AdvancED Accreditation Commission meeting held in Alpharetta, Georgia …
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 …
PreK Field Trip to the High Museum of Art
The PreK students enjoyed their field trip to The High Museum today. The learned all about lines, color and creativity! McGinnis Woods Country Day School is committed to providing enriching field trip learning opportunities for all of our students starting in Pre-K4.
4th Grade Field Trip to Nature’s Classroom
These 4th grade classes are on an adventure at Nature’s Classroom in Alabama. They have been super busy traveling, settling in and learning about the great outdoors! The students and their fearless leaders had an amazing time at Nature’s Classroom. They hiked, navigated tight places, played games, made candles, and so much more. We’re glad …
Family Fun STEM Night 2019
STEM Family Fun Night was great! The activities were interesting and the Breakout Room was challenging! Congratulations to the rocket Challenge and Science Fair winners. McGinnis Woods is dedicated to our STEM / STEAM programs bringing learning to life. We integrate science, technology, engineering, and math to offer a hands-on foundation for critical minds. Creating with gears, making straw …
2019 Science Fair
It Science Fair Time! 2nd – 4th Grade Students’ Science Fair Projects Our 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade students have researched topics, made hypothesis, performed experiments, recorded data and presented their findings to their classes. Be sure to stop by and see their amazing work which is on display and learn something new! …