Exciting things are happening in the middle school with the arrival of our new iPads and the use of Office 365. Our 5th and 7th grade students were the pilot iPad classrooms for the middle school. This means a light and portable piece of technology that holds a multitude of possibilities and apps has been …
Middle Grades
Science Olympiad Team is Working Hard for Regional Competition
Preparing for Science Olympiad The McGinnis Woods Elementary Science Olympiad team is actively preparing for our regional competition, which will be held in late March or early April. Our team consists of nineteen students, which includes 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade students, adult volunteers and Ms. Anne as Lead Coach. They have been …
In-School Field Trip with Keep Forsyth County Beautiful
McGinnis Woods has a long standing partnership with Keep Forsyth County Beautiful. Through the years we have partnered with them to do clean-up projects, sample water in our creek, contribute to frog research and learn about water, erosion and run off. They have also contributed to our Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom curriculum. Students Learn About …
Welcome Back! First Week of School 2019
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 …
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 …
2019 Science Fair: Elementary Science Fair Projects
It Science Fair Time! 2nd – 4th Grade Students’ Science Fair Projects Our 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade students have researched topics, made hypothesis, performed experiments, recorded data and presented their findings to their classes. Be sure to stop by and see their amazing work which is on display and learn something new! …
