Our first session of Discovery Clubs is underway and the students are having a wonderful time learning new skills and developing new talents. This session will run from August 26th through October 11th. Discovery Clubs run four times each year and feature teacher led experiences that focus on many of the students’ interests. Currently we
Continue ReadingWelcome 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
Continue ReadingScience Olympiad Team Success!
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
Continue ReadingPreschool Corner – April 2019
April was an awesome month in the Preschool filled with wonderful activities and events. NAEYC celebrates the Week of the Young Child each year and this year it was the first week of April. Each day of the week had a special theme: Music Monday Tasty Tuesday Work Together Wednesday Artsy Thursday Family Friday The
Continue ReadingFamily Fun STEM Night 2019
STEM Family Fun Night was great! The activities were interesting and the Breakout Room was challenging! Congratulations to the rocket Challenge and Science Fair winners. McGinnis Woods is dedicated to our STEM / STEAM programs bringing learning to life. We integrate science, technology, engineering, and math to offer a hands-on foundation for critical minds. Creating with gears, making straw
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McGinnis Woods is an Alpharetta private school,