Category Archives: intermediate unit
Dramatic moments
What will you be doing on April 24th & 25th? The savvy cultural aficionado will be at the Oxford Community Arts Center to see McGuffey students perform the play The American Identity. The show explores some of the historical and cultural … Continue reading
Posted in drama, intermediate unit, McGuffey, upper unit
Flock of Birds
A flock of many bird drawings will travel this weekend to be entered in Audubon Miami Valley’s (AMV) first Winter Art Show for area K-12 students. Though ribbons and prizes are going to be awarded to many participants, we concentrated … Continue reading
Posted in announcements, art, intermediate unit, primary unit, upper unit
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
Recess
Recess is more than fun—studies show that success at school is heightened by activities outside. At McGuffey, we have a long standing tradition of having outdoor recess all year round. The magic that occurs when multi aged children are given … Continue reading
Posted in intermediate unit, McGuffey, physical education, pre-primary, primary unit, upper unit
Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is on Tuesday, February 14th! McGuffey will be celebrating in several ways. We will have a valentine exchange on Tuesday, 2/14. (However, Pre-Primary will exchange valentines on Wednesday, 2/15, when all students are in attendance.) This is a … Continue reading
Posted in announcements, intermediate unit, McGuffey, pre-primary, primary unit, upper unit
Intermediate and Upper Science
The third and fourth graders have been exploring what sound is, and how different sounds are produced. We have watched the evidence of the vibrations that the sounds we produce make, and how subtle changes in the materials we are … Continue reading
Posted in intermediate unit, McGuffey, science, upper unit
Tomato juice and similes
Did you know that tomato juice is the state beverage of Ohio? The intermediate and upper units of McGuffey know that and much more about the state of Ohio as we explore Ohio History. We have looked back into Ohio’s … Continue reading
Posted in intermediate unit, language arts, McGuffey, social studies, upper unit
Extended Day and homework
“Homework Time!” Each day during our Extended Day program, the students hear this familiar phrase around 4:00pm. We like to give the students who stay after school the opportunity to do assignments since they will be returning home later in … Continue reading
Posted in extended day, intermediate unit, upper unit
Audubon art
McGuffey Students will be using their skills to draw, paint and cartoon midwestern and endangered species of birds. The students will also learn more about the lives of John James Audubon, Roger Tory Peterson and, still living artist, David Sibley. … Continue reading
Posted in art, intermediate unit, McGuffey, primary unit, upper unit
