Category Archives: community
Audubon Art Show
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Audubon Art Show! We had many who won awards, but everyone who participated helped to create a spectacular flock of birds.
Posted in art, community, intermediate unit, McGuffey, primary unit, science, upper unit
Appalachian music classes offered at OCAC
The Oxford Community Arts Center is offering Appalachian music for children and adults taught by Susan Pepper. Pepper, a native of Cincinnati, spent the past seven years in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina immersed in the region’s renowned … Continue reading
Audubon Art Show This Weekend
The Audubon Art Show Exhibit and Awards Ceremony will be at Alumni Hall, Miami University on Saturday, March 3, 2012, 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm. Alumni Hall is located near Hall Auditorium and King Library off Campus Avenue. I hope that … Continue reading
Posted in art, community, Uncategorized
Valentine’s Day celebration
We enjoy Valentine’s Day at McGuffey because it is a holiday that encourages love and community. The staff sponsored a spaghetti lunch for the entire school, which gave us an opportunity to come together and celebrate our friendship. Of course, … Continue reading
Posted in community, intermediate unit, McGuffey, pre-primary, primary unit, upper unit
Saturday Art At Miami U.
The Saturday Art Program is staffed by faculty and students (both undergraduate and graduate) from the Art Education area. This very successful and popular program serves the greater Oxford community and is open to anyone from ages 5 through adult. Each student … Continue reading
Posted in announcements, 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
