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McGinnis Woods Country Day School

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

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Scene on the Green 2022

Scene on the Green 2022

May 20, 2022 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Last Friday night our families turned out for Scene on the Green….it was great being together! Bingo, food, Kona Ice, and a movie couldn’t be ruined by a little thunder and lightning!

Category: Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Forsyth County Private School, PA Events

Welcome to the 3rd Grade Wax Museum

3rd Grade Wax Museum

May 6, 2022 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

It’s not often that we have so many “distinguished visitors” in our gym at one time! Our 3rd grade Wax Museum was fantastic. Parents and students learned about so many historic figures from our amazing third graders.

Category: Academics, Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Elementary School, Forsyth County Private School, History

Bio Box Book Reports 4th Graders

Weird Science and Bio Box Book Reports

February 25, 2022 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Kindergarten Weird Science In School Field Trip with The Science Wiz The kindergartners learned about “weird science” with The Science Wiz! They made a lava lamp and slime, learned about positive and negative charges that make things float, learned about negative pressure, and even made a volcano erupt! 4th Grade Bio Box Book Reports 4th …

Category: Academics, Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Forsyth County Private School, Hands On Learning, In-School Field Trips, Science & Technology, STEM

Lego Thanksgiving Turkeys STEM Activity

Thanksgiving Feast Week 2021

November 23, 2021 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Students created Thanksgiving images with LEGO’s during STEM class. This challenge was adjusted in difficulty for the older students by having them recreate as a mirror image, as twice the size, or with non-dominant hands. Thanksgiving Feast Week 2021 Thanksgiving feast week was filled with songs, plays, giving, and smiles! We have so much to …

Category: Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Forsyth County Private School, Hands On Learning, Holiday Celebrations, Science & Technology, STEM

Technology Fair Winners 2021

Project Showcase and Tech Fair Week 2021

November 12, 2021 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…. Project Showcase and Tech Fair week! Our students did a fantastic job researching, creating, and presenting their projects to their peers. We are proud of their great work on their STEM projects. Check out images of all the wonderful projects below. Congratulations to our 2021 Technology Fair …

Category: Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Forsyth County Private School, Hands On Learning, Science & Technology, STEM

Outdoor learning on the Wildcat Waterway

Lot’s of Great Learning is Happening this October!

October 21, 2021 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

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. …

Category: Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Art, Elementary School, Forsyth County Private School, Hands On Learning, Outdoor Learning, Preschool, STEM

High Tech High Touch In School Field Trip

September Highlights: STEM Robotics, 3D Maps, Scavenger Hunt & More!

October 1, 2021 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Is-School Science Field Trip High Touch High Tech visited our 3rd graders and taught the students all about rocks, minerals and fossils. They dug for fossils, made rock rubbings and learned more about the rock cycle. PreK Fall Scavenger Hunt! The PreK students searched for and recorded signs of fall. Robotics / STEM Program These …

Category: Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Elementary School, Forsyth County Private School, In-School Field Trips, Outdoor Learning, Pre-K, STEM

Wildcats Volleyball Team

The Wildcats are Back for 2021!

September 14, 2021 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

The Wildcats are back! Our athletics teams are back in action for the 2021/22 school year. Congrats to our soccer team for their first win of the season. The volleyball team had tons of fun playing their games too. Go Wildcats! Congrats Wildcats Soccer on another big win!

Category: Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Athletics, Forsyth County Private School

ClassFusion Virtual and In Person Student in Science Lab

Hands-on Learning at its Best in Class and Through ClassFusion

October 22, 2020 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

All McGinnis Woods students participate in hands-on learning whether physically in the classroom or at home virtually through ClassFusion. Check out what our middle grades have been up to in the science and STEM lab! 6th graders grew crystals and then observed their structures 7th graders observed and recorded cell and tissue samples using microscopes …

Category: Forsyth County Private School, Middle Grades, Our Students, Remote Learning, Science & Technology, Special Programs, STEM

Back to School Social Distancing at McGinnis Woods Private School

Back to School Fall 2020 is Going Great!

August 27, 2020 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Back to School for Fall 2020 is going well and according to our comprehensive reopening plan. Everyone has adjusted well to our new safety protocols, and the ClassFusion virtual/online options has been working great. It’s exciting to have everyone learning together whether in-person or via the ClassFusion option. First Day of School Our first day …

Category: Elementary School, Forsyth County Private School, Middle Grades, Our Students, Our Teachers, Pre-K, Remote Learning, School Community, Science & Technology, STEM

sweeping and raking the outdoor classroom for service and sweets

McGinnis Woods Recognized as Gold Level in Green School Award Program

May 28, 2020 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

McGinnis Woods School is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the highest level of recognition of the Green School Award Program through Keep Forsyth County Beautiful, the Gold level. About the Green School Award The Green School Award Program is designed to enhance environmental education and stewardship in schools by offering incentives for …

Category: Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Environmental Programs, Forsyth County Private School, Outdoor Learning, Special Programs

8th Grade Alpharetta Private School Graduates

Congratulations to our 8th grade graduates for the 2019-2020 school year

May 27, 2020 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

We are so proud of our 8th graders. They are a strong, resilient group of enthusiastic learners. They are also a great group of leaders who have contributed to our school in so many ways including Student Council, Beta Club and Athletics! We are proud of each of them and they will be missed! Their …

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McGinnis Woods is an Alpharetta private school, preschool & daycare committed to providing a superior academic education while building confidence and self-esteem. Convenient to Johns Creek and Cumming, GA. Learn more »

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Preschool, Daycare & Childcare
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Parents are encouraged to keep their child’s day to 8 hours or less.

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8:30 AM – 1:30PM
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