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Sea Quest Life Science Field Trip

April 3, 2023 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

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!

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

Kindergarten Field Trip to Fernbank Museum to learn about the science of color

Fernbank Field Trips for Kindergarten & 4th Grade

February 25, 2023 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

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.

Category: Field Trips, Forsyth County Private School, Science & Technology, STEMTag: Fernbank Museum

Certified Nature Explore Classroom in Georgia

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

Did you know that McGinnis Woods is one of only six Certified Nature Explore Classrooms in Georgia? Our students and teachers enjoy spending time in our Outdoor Classroom and learn something new with each visit. Third Grade Rocks & Soil Unit The third graders are finishing up their unit on Rocks and Soil, so they …

Category: Academics, Accreditations, Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Environmental Programs, Forsyth County Private School, Hands On Learning, Outdoor Learning, Special Programs

Painting the Trike Parking Lot

Preschool First Day of Fall Celebration & Painting the Trike Parking Lot

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

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.

Category: Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Art, Forsyth County Private School, Hands On Learning, Holiday Celebrations, Preschool, Special Programs

Hands-On STEM Projects: Architecture & Bouncy Balls!

September 30, 2022 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

STEM Project: Making Bouncy Balls There is always exciting learning happening in STEM class. For this project, the students learned all about polymers and made bouncy balls. The fourth graders loved creating these. Roman Dome Prototype STEM Project Our 6th graders have been learning about the early history of Western Europe, including Rome. Students worked …

Category: Academics, Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Elementary School, Forsyth County Private School, Hands On Learning, History, Middle Grades, Science & Technology, STEM

Book Buddies 4th Graders reading to PreK4 Students

Book Buddies & Art Barn Field Trip

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

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!

Category: Elementary School, Field Trips, Forsyth County Private School, Good Citizenship, Hands On Learning, History, Middle Grades, Outdoor Learning, Pre-K

Field Trip to Elachee Nature Center

Field Trips to Oakland Cemetery in Grant Park & Elachee Nature Center

September 12, 2022 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

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. …

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Teacher and students on the first day of school

First Day of School! 2022-2023

August 9, 2022 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

The first day of the 2022-2023 school year was filled with lots of smiles and great activities. It’s going to be a fantastic year! Go Wildcats! Middle Schoolers Sorted into Houses for 2022-23 Middle schoolers had fun finding out which house they will be in this year. Here are the results….let the annual Wildcat Cup …

Category: Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Elementary School, Forsyth County Private School, Our Students

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!

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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 …

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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 …

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