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McGinnis Woods Country Day School

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

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Science & Technology

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

3rd grade field trip to the georgia aquarium

3rd Grade GA Aquarium Overnight Field Trip

May 16, 2022 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

3rd Grades behind the scenes tour and sleepover at the Georgia Aquarium was a special time of learning and fun for all!

Category: Field Trips, Science & Technology, STEM

Overnight field trip 4th graders

4th Grade Overnight Field Trip to Nature’s Classroom

May 2, 2022 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Our 4th graders left for Nature’s Classroom in Mentone, Alabama today on their overnight trip. They are having a great time hiking, playing games, attending classes, and getting ready for their campfire a bit later tonight. This trip is sure to be a memory maker!

Category: Academics, Field Trips, Science & Technology

Students on field trip to Chattahoochee Nature Center

Spring 2022 Field Trips Recap

April 16, 2022 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Chattahoochee Nature Center Field Trip Field trips enrich the curriculum at our private school and bring learning to life in unique ways. Chattahoochee Nature Center is one of our favorite destinations! 3rd Grade Field Trip to Gwinnett Environmental Center Our third graders went to Gwinnett Environmental Center to learn about amphibians like frogs and salamanders. …

Category: Field Trips, Hands On Learning, Outdoor Learning, Science & Technology

Dr Seuss Thing 1 2 3 characters

STEM / Science Fairs & Book Day were a big success!

March 19, 2022 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Science Fair Projects are on display this week. We have some amazing budding scientists! Congratulations to our Science Fair and STEM Challenge winners! Wildcat Book Day 2022 Wildcat Book Day was packed with great reading and characters galore! We love books!

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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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Robotics Team at the FLL Competition

Wildbots Robotics Team Did Well at Inspire FLL Competition

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

Congratulations, Wildbots! Our robotics team did well at the Inspire FLL competition at Dunwoody High School on Saturday. Their robots finished 6th from a field of 23 teams. We are so proud of these smart problem solvers and their coaches! We are so proud of these kiddos! A lot of hard work went into making …

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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 …

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

Service and Sweets - Operation Christmas Child

Service & Sweets 2021, My Reptile Guys & Preschool Fun!

November 17, 2021 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

Service and Sweets 2021 Service and Sweets 2021 was a fun event of giving back. The 5- 8th graders sang for their families and then they made and packed donated items for Operation Christmas Child! These packages will be sent all over the world. The students ended their day with lots of treats including pumpkin …

Category: Giving Back, Hands On Learning, In-School Field Trips, Preschool, Science & Technology

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

Spooky Science Slime

Spooky Science, Water Cycle & Teacher Appreciation

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

Spooky Science What could be better than making slime, inflating spooky balloons by chemical reaction, magically moving items with magnets, and watching things “fly” on a zipline? Hooray for Spooky Science! Learning About the Water Cycle The 4th graders created colorful models of the water cycle. They made landmasses with lakes and a small ocean …

Category: Alpharetta GA Private Schools, Art, Elementary School, Hands On Learning, Holiday Celebrations, Parents Association, School Community, Science & Technology, STEM, Teacher Appreciation

Technology Fair Winners Fall 2020

Technology Fair – Fall 2020

November 10, 2020 //  by McGinnis Woods School & Preschool

This week, we held our middle school Technology Fair. Our students created amazing projects which displayed great creativity and hard work. We are proud of these Wildcats! Congratulations to our Technology Fair winners! We are so impressed with your excellent work and impressive projects.

Category: Middle Grades, Our Students, Remote Learning, Science & Technology, Special Programs, STEM

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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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