Category Archives: community
Winter Break Camp
In case you didn’t hear, Winter Break Camp was a blast! We built cities, created shapes, went hiking, and took a whirl at bowling. It was a fantastic week, and a great way to manage an unusual academic calendar this … Continue reading
Posted in community, intermediate unit, McGuffey, preschool, primary unit, upper unit
Visit to Jungle Jim’s
Right before Winter Break, the primary through upper units took a field trip to Jungle Jim’s International Market in Fairfield. Students were guided through the store and learned about the foods of different cultures and communities as well as learning … Continue reading
Posted in community, field trip, intermediate unit, primary unit, social studies, upper unit
Tae Kwon Do
December brought our PE unit on Tae Kwon Do. All grades, including preschool, are spending Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Oxford Martial Arts and Fitness. They are learning about stretching, core exercises, and the fundamentals of Tae Kwon Do. Special … Continue reading
Posted in community, intermediate unit, physical education, preschool, primary unit, upper unit
Winter concert a success!
On Friday the whole school traveled to the Oxford Senior Center to perform a winter concert. The seniors were delighted to hear our music, and the students loved singing for their audience. Special thanks to the Senior Center for allowing … Continue reading
Posted in community, intermediate unit, McGuffey, music, preschool, primary unit, upper unit
A warm and giving afternoon
Fab’s 3/4 PE class decided to use the welcome sunshine this week to help clean up and say goodbye to fall leaves and plants. Rakes, buckets, brooms and wheelbarrows were all kid powered. The question of “what has this got … Continue reading
Posted in building and grounds, community, intermediate unit, McGuffey, physical education
Winter concert
This Friday, all grades will be going to the Oxford Senior Center to sing for the senior citizens there. All McGuffey families, friends, and community members are welcome to attend this concert. McGuffey Winter Concert Oxford Senior Center 922 Tollgate … Continue reading
Posted in announcements, community, McGuffey, music
Empty Bowls
As you can see above, our banners depicting symbols of love, peace, family and friends gave a cheery look to the Empty Bowls event. Many McGuffey families and staff turned out to volunteer and/or purchase bowls that were donated by … Continue reading
Posted in art, community, intermediate unit, McGuffey, primary unit, upper unit
Math-a-Thon
Our mathathon was great success! To date (we have raised more than $600). We are still waiting for those last couple of pledges to come in. So, if you haven’t sent in your money yet, please do so as soon … Continue reading
Posted in announcements, community, math, McGuffey
Autumn doesn’t get any better…
Last week first through sixth graders went on a field trip to Butterfield Farms. The weather was perfect—60’s and sunny. The students went on a hayride around the farm during which they stopped and fed some of the corn from … Continue reading
Posted in community, field trip, guest speakers, intermediate unit, math, McGuffey, primary unit, science, upper unit
Peace, Love, Friends and Family
This is just a sampling of the banners that the K-6 students created for the Empty Bowls event. McGuffey Foundation School and Many of its family have been participating in this community charity luncheon for many years raising over $30,000 … Continue reading
