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 …
Field Trips
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 …
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 …
Pre-K Students Field Trip to INK
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.
4th Grade Field Trip to the Freedom Center
The 4th grade classes participated in a Q and A time in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr at the Freedom Center today. They learned so much from the participants and are hoping to be on 11 Alive’s special coverage, so tune in.
1st Graders Visit Build-a-Bear and Children’s Wish Foundation
For well over a decade, the first grade classes at McGinnis Woods Country Day School have been taking an unusual field trip every December. Most of our field trips complement, and bring to life, our Science and Social Studies curriculum. But not this one. Every December, our school’s first grade classes have been going to …