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McGinnis Woods Country Day School

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

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McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

3 Year Old Preschoolers Planting on Earth Day

Preschool Corner – April 2019

May 7, 2019 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

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 …

Category: Childcare, Daycare, In-School Field Trips, Outdoor Learning, Preschool, Science & Technology, Special Programs, STEM

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8th Graders Visit Washington, DC

May 2, 2019 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

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 …

Category: Field Trips, Middle Grades, Special Programs

PreK Field Trip to the High Museum of Art

PreK Field Trip to the High Museum of Art

April 17, 2019 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

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.

Category: Art, Field Trips, Pre-K, Preschool

Hiking Natures Classroom Field Trip

4th Grade Field Trip to Nature’s Classroom

March 30, 2019 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

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 …

Category: Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Elementary School, Field Trips, Forsyth County Private School, Outdoor Learning

STEM Family Fun Night

Family Fun STEM Night 2019

March 22, 2019 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

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 …

Category: Science & Technology, Special Programs, STEM

Middle School Students Science Fair Projects

2019 Science Fair

March 14, 2019 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

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! …

Category: Elementary School, Forsyth County Private School, Middle Grades, Our Students, Science & Technology, STEM

GASTC

Students Compete in the Georgia State Technology Competition

March 9, 2019 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

A huge shout out to our three amazing students and Mr. Alex who traveled to Macon to compete in the Georgia State Technology Competition. Their projects were presented so well and all received excellent feedback. Congratulations to Lola for receiving a 1st place in her category!

Category: Events & Announcements, Our Students, Science & Technology, STEM

Geology In School Field Trip Private Elementary School

STEM In School Field Trip – Geology

February 27, 2019 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

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.

Category: Elementary School, In-School Field Trips, Science & Technology, STEM

prek students take field trip vehicles

Pre-K Students Field Trip to INK

February 20, 2019 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

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.

Category: Field Trips, Pre-K, Preschool

Preschool Activity for Dental Hygiene Week

Preschool Corner – February 2019

February 15, 2019 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

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, …

Category: Childcare, Daycare, Holiday Celebrations, Preschool, STEM

gisa spelling bee at mcginnis woods

School Spelling Bee winners competed in the GISA Middle School Spelling Bee

February 7, 2019 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

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. …

Category: Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Events & Announcements, Our Students, Special Programs

20th anniversary celebration

20th Year Celebration

January 28, 2019 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

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 …

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