April was a vibrant and enriching month at McGinnis Woods School, filled with hands-on learning, creative expression, and special experiences for students of all ages. From preschoolers celebrating the Week of the Young Child to older students exploring life cycles and showcasing their artistic talents, our classrooms were full of curiosity, joy, and discovery. Preschool …
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March Field Trips: Outdoor Learning & Puppetry Fun!
Field Trip to Warbington Farms The kindergartners and first graders enjoyed a beautiful day at Warbington Farms for their field trip. They learned about plants, picked strawberries from the fields and had fun together. Jr. Beta Club Field Trip Our Jr. Beta Club had a fantastic visit at The Place of Forsyth County. They learned …
Preschool First Day of Fall Celebration & Painting the Trike Parking Lot
First Day of Fall Preschool Fun Fun things are always happening in the Preschool! The preschoolers enjoyed their annual first day of Fall picnic outside. Middle School Art Students Paint the Trike Parking Lot The middle school art elective students wrapped up their trike parking lot and trike path art.
What’s Happening at McGinnis Woods This Week!
Have you ever wondered what goes on during the school week? Well, we’ve captured a few photos to show just a glimpse of what has happened this week…PreK Letter People, Day 100 and 101 activities, phases of the moon, an in-house field trip, and a Citizen of the Month celebration!
Spooky Science, Water Cycle & Teacher Appreciation
Spooky Science What could be better than making slime, inflating spooky balloons by chemical reaction, magically moving items with magnets, and watching things “fly” on a zipline? Hooray for Spooky Science! Learning About the Water Cycle The 4th graders created colorful models of the water cycle. They made landmasses with lakes and a small ocean …
Lot’s of Great Learning is Happening this October!
STEM at McGinnis Woods Lots of great learning has been going on in STEM classes. 3rd graders designed and their own rafts which they then tested out on our very own Wildcat Waterway. 2nd graders built ramps for pumpkins to travel on while learning about simple machines. Art at McGinnis Woods Art classes with Ms. …
Art Class with Ms. Tanya
Art with Ms. Tanya is always an adventure! Students have been learning about Abstract Art and artists like Kandinsky and Pollock. They have also started working with clay, paint, and pastels. Our ClassFusion virtual students participated in art class from home.
More Summer Camp 2020 Fun!
Our Summer Camps are jam packed with fun and learning. We celebrated National Sunglasses Day ???? and did some digging for shark teeth, too. We celebrated Happy Birthday America week! ????We had a fantastic time creating colorful t-shirts with chromatography. STEM, Art and Shark Week! We had a STEM egg drop challenge, lots of sand …
Summer Olympics, Under the Stars & Silly Science at Summer Camp
We have kicked off Summer Olympics at the Woods! Our campers are having so much fun each week making new friends, playing cool games and learning new concepts along with our camp counselors and guest speakers. They also enjoy weekly water play and visits from Kona Ice. There is always something fun going on! STEM …
Remote Learning Creativity – Virtual Campfire, DIY Plant Kit Deliveries & Art Projects!
At McGinnis Woods private school, we’ve worked quickly to adapt our “hands-on” learning philosophy to the remote learning environment. Check out some of our recent creative remote learning projects and activities for staying connected while at home (together). DIY Plant Kit Deliveries Last week’s delivery of DIY plant kits and water gauges to each of …
Pre-K Classes Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Our Pre-K students learned all about soccer great, Pelé, while celebrating Hispanic Heritage month here at McGinnis Woods. Our 1st graders learned about painter Frida Kahlo for Hispanic Heritage Month.
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 …