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Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Cumming GA Private School, Preschool & Daycare
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!
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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!
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
✓ Small Classes
✓ Hands-On Learning
✓ STEM + Arts
✓ Preschool–8th Grade
