Category Archives: intermediate unit
Tomorrow is spring picture day!
In the fall, the preschoolers had their school pictures taken by Donna Danoff, a local photographer and McGuffey parent. They turned out beautifully, and several families requested the opportunity to have photos taken in the spring. Per request, tomorrow Donna … Continue reading
Posted in announcements, intermediate unit, McGuffey, pre-primary, primary unit, upper unit
Glen Helen
Glen Helen Outdoor Education Center, near Yellow Springs, is where students from all over Ohio get a “down to Earth” education. Each day’s experiences will include field trips and activities that cover such areas as pioneer skills, music, baking, caring … Continue reading
Posted in intermediate unit, science, upper unit
Tie dye
While the weather felt more like summer than spring, we broke out the tie dye. Each child in school had a chance to dye their own shirt, and the result was a spectacular array of colors and designs. Special thanks … Continue reading
Posted in art, intermediate unit, McGuffey, pre-primary, primary unit, upper unit
Come hear our instruments!
On Friday, March 30, the third and fourth graders will share their handmade instruments with the McGuffey Community. The students will take the outdoor stage at approximately 12:30pm, following lunch. All Community members are welcome to attend. Some students will … Continue reading
Posted in community, intermediate unit, McGuffey, science
Pi Day
What a wonderful day we had on March 14th to celebrate Pi Day. Students, teachers, and schools around the world celebrate the number pi (3.14…….), the ratio of the circumference to the diameter for any circle. It is also, ironically, … Continue reading
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Stock Market Game
On February 21st the fourth and fifth graders began competing in the spring session of the Stock Market Game (SMG). We have four teams. Each team has two members, one third grader and one fourth grader. When Model United Nations … Continue reading
Posted in intermediate unit, math, McGuffey, upper unit
Last chance for Scholastic book orders this year!
Students will be bringing home the last Scholastic catalog for the school year. There will be no summer orders, so please take advantage of this catalog. The Scholastic program has given us the opportunity to earn enough points to stock … Continue reading
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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
OMUN and Government
The upper unit has put the finishing touches on the Ohio Model United Nations Speech that they will give next Sunday, March 11th at the Hyatt in downtown Columbus, representing Montenegro. They were very fortunate to have McGuffey Alumni come … Continue reading
Posted in intermediate unit, McGuffey, social studies, upper unit
