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McGinnis Woods Country Day School

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

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Art with Ms. Tanya is always an adventure! Students have been learning about Abstract Art and artists like Kandinsky and Pollock. They have also started working with clay, paint, and pastels.

Art Class with Ms. Tanya

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

Art with Ms. Tanya is always an adventure! Students have been learning about Abstract Art and artists like Kandinsky and Pollock. They have also started working with clay, paint, and pastels. Our ClassFusion virtual students participated in art class from home.

Category: Art, Our Students, Our Teachers, Remote Learning, Special Programs

Ms. Nicole - 20 Year Anniversary Teaching at McGinnis Woods

Congratulations to Ms. Nicole for 20 Years with McGinnis Woods

September 14, 2020 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Congratulations to Ms. Nicole for teaching at McGinnis Woods for 20 years! Ms. Nicole has taught many different grade levels throughout the years but her absolute favorite is middle school. She is a certified teacher who loves teaching Social Studies and she has an incredible way of bringing the topic to life. Her enthusiasm rubs …

Category: Our Teachers, Spotlight on Staff, Teacher Appreciation

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

McGinnis Woods Teacher and Graduate 2020

Celebrating the End of Year with Lawn Signs

May 21, 2020 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Signs, signs and more signs… we love our teachers, graduates and students! Our school community is the best!❤️

Category: Our Students, Our Teachers, Remote Learning, School Community

Virtual Bedtime Stories

What makes our school extra special….our community!

May 8, 2020 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Our community is finding creative ways to stay connected during physical distancing. Celebrating Graduating Students Yesterday many McGinnis Woods families and friends showed up to make Julie’s 14th quarantined birthday one to remember! Julie is our Student Council president and graduates this year. She has been at McGinnis Woods since she was an infant and …

Category: Our Students, Our Teachers, Remote Learning

Delivering Scones and Masks to Publix Employees

Delivering Face Masks, Cards & Treats to Publix Workers

May 5, 2020 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Last Thursday we delivered Scones from Seven Sisters Scones, cards made by our students, a cheerful poster, and face masks sewn by one of our teachers to our friends at the Publix at The Villages at Flynn Crossing. We are so thankful for these amazing frontline workers and for their care for our community!

Category: Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Giving Back, Good Citizenship, Our Students, Our Teachers

Girls Basketball Team Athletics at McGinnis Woods

Wildcat Basketball Teams Season Recap

January 31, 2020 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

As January is coming to a close and so is our basketball season. Both basketball teams’ seasons have been rewarding and challenging for our student athletes and athletic program. They have run into some great competitors in the M.A.A.C. Division Three. Girls Basketball Team The girls had a fantastic season. Their numbers were small, yet …

Category: After School, Athletics, Our Students, Our Teachers, Sports

McGinnis Woods Students Preparing for Science Olympiad

Science Olympiad Team is Working Hard for Regional Competition

January 26, 2020 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

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 …

Category: Elementary School, Middle Grades, Our Teachers, Science & Technology, Special Programs, STEM

Pre K Teachers at McGinnis Woods Private School

Pre K Teachers Make Everyday Special!

September 16, 2019 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Who has patience galore, loves answering endless questions, and loves teaching four and five year olds? Our fabulous Pre-K 4 & Pre-K 5 teachers! We are lucky enough to have five of them here at McGinnis Woods. Ms. Abby and Ms. Liz are both teachers in PreK4-A. Ms. Abby is a Georgia native. She grew …

Category: Our Teachers, Pre-K

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McGinnis Woods Presents…. The Little Mermaid

May 15, 2019 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

This marks the 15th year of Musical Theater with Ms. Xylina at the helm. During those years we have visited the Serengeti, Oz, Neverland and many other exotic destinations, but this year we went “under the sea” along with Ariel, Flounder, King Triton, Eric, Ursela, Floatsam and Jetsom, and a host of other fantastic characters. …

Category: Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Forsyth County Private School, Music, Our Students, Our Teachers, Performing Arts, Special Programs, Theater

STEM Curriculum Science Olympiad

Science Olympiad Team Success!

May 15, 2019 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Congratulations to the McGinnis Woods Wildcat Science Olympiad Team who wrapped up the year by competing at the tournament held on Saturday, March 30th. We brought home the 2nd place trophy and many blue and red ribbons! Of the 21 members, 19 were able to make it to the competition this year – even though …

Category: Events & Announcements, Our Students, Our Teachers, Science & Technology, Special Programs, STEM

Parents Association Amazon Echo Dot gifts

Thank you to our Parent’s Association!

December 13, 2018 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Alexa, say, “We love our McGinnis Woods teachers!” This morning our PA surprised every single teacher and staff member in our preschool, elementary and middle schools with a Random Act of Appreciation: Amazon Echo Dots for everyone!!

Category: Our Teachers, PA Events, Parents Association, Teacher Appreciation

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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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