The Pow Wow at Stone Mountain park is an amazing display of pageantry and tradition. The 1st graders loved learning inside a teepee and exploring! Project Showcase Fall 2023 These amazing students taught their classmates about a topic of their choosing this week during Project Showcase. The 1st-4th graders created and presented their informative trifold …
Field Trips
Outdoor Field Trips – Lake Lanier, Consolidated Gold Mines & TreeTop Quest
Lake Lanier Field Trip Our trip to Lake Lanier was amazing! The students enjoyed exploring on the boat and doing experiments about water, too! Consolidated Gold Mine Field Trip The 3rd graders loved their time at the Consolidated Gold Mines in Dahlonega. They traveled into the mine shaft and had a lot of fun panning …
Creativity is the Word of the Month & More Field Trip Fun
The fun continued this month at McGinnis Woods School. Check out what else we’ve been up to at McGinnis Woods Private School! Creativity is the Word of the Month Creativity is the Word of the Month and it has been exhibited in many ways this month….from guest speakers, to art classes, and even STEM activities! …
The 2023-2024 School Year is Off to a Great Start!
Hooray for a new school year! The 2023-2024 School Year is off to a great start. Our first day of the 2023-2024 school year was filled with smiles, games, new friends, and middle schoolers joining Wildcat Cup houses! Check out what else we’ve been up to at McGinnis Woods Private School! Hands-On Learning in the …
Sea Quest Life Science Field Trip
Hands-On Learning at McGinnis Woods Recently the kindergartners had a fantastic time at Sea Quest. They were introduced to many unique animals, learned about their habitats and even got to touch the animals!
Fernbank Field Trips for Kindergarten & 4th Grade
February 2023 Kindergarten Field Trip to Fernbank The kindergartners enjoyed seeing cool exhibits and learning all about color at Fernbank. January 7th Field Trip to Fernbank Museum The 4th grade visit to Fernbank Science Center was excellent. The students viewed a movie about astronauts, learned about weather, and enjoyed the many exhibits around the museum.
Book Buddies & Art Barn Field Trip
Book Buddies are back! PreK4A and the 4th graders spent time reading together. It was a magical time for all! Art Barn Field Trip A day combining science and art at The Art Barn is a day well spent! The kindergartners loved interacting with the animals, going on a hayride, and painting!
Field Trips to Oakland Cemetery in Grant Park & Elachee Nature Center
At McGinnis Woods School, we value hands-on learning, which means we love to provide our students with enriching field trip experiences to learn about science, nature, and history. Check out photos from 2 exciting field trips in recent weeks. Middle School Field Trip to Grant Park The middle school students toured Atlanta’s oldest public park. …
Field Trips to Fernbank and Chattahoochee Nature Center
Fernbank Museum Field Trip Fernbank Museum of Natural History never fails to impress. The second graders learned so much from their visit last week! Chattahoochee Nature Center Field Trip The 4th graders learned so much about the night skies during the Star Lab program at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. They also enjoyed a picnic lunch …
3rd Grade GA Aquarium Overnight Field Trip
3rd Grades behind the scenes tour and sleepover at the Georgia Aquarium was a special time of learning and fun for all!
4th Grade Overnight Field Trip to Nature’s Classroom
Our 4th graders left for Nature’s Classroom in Mentone, Alabama today on their overnight trip. They are having a great time hiking, playing games, attending classes, and getting ready for their campfire a bit later tonight. This trip is sure to be a memory maker!
Spring 2022 Field Trips Recap
Chattahoochee Nature Center Field Trip Field trips enrich the curriculum at our private school and bring learning to life in unique ways. Chattahoochee Nature Center is one of our favorite destinations! 3rd Grade Field Trip to Gwinnett Environmental Center Our third graders went to Gwinnett Environmental Center to learn about amphibians like frogs and salamanders. …