Category Archives: upper unit
Math and Subway sandwiches
In April, the upper unit took a trip to Subway. Students had been working on a project to estimate the number of sandwiches, slices of meat, cheese, and tomatoes as well as the cost that it would take to cover … Continue reading
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The classics come to McGuffey
The Intermediate and Upper units have been exploring the classic Greek Myths, both during Read Aloud and when we were at Glen Helen. We were all very lucky to have Deborah Lyons PhD, a professor in the Classical Humanities Department … Continue reading
Posted in guest speakers, intermediate unit, language arts, McGuffey, upper unit
SOAR goes to the Miami Natural Trails on Saturday, May 19th
On Saturday, May 19, at 11:00am, we will be taking SOAR (Students Outside Active and Running) to the Miami Natural Trails for a McGuffey Community Hike. We will begin by hiking a three mile loop. Immediately following the completion of … Continue reading
We are SOARing!
Posted in community, intermediate unit, McGuffey, physical education, pre-primary, primary unit, upper unit
STEM Summer Camp
This summer McGuffey will be offering a STEM Summer Camp, where we will explore architecture and Design Each camper will get to design using Google Sketchup and then bring their virtual creations to reality by making them with various materials. … Continue reading
Posted in announcements, intermediate unit, math, McGuffey, science, upper unit
Showtime!
Next week there will be a lot of changes to the McGuffey routine due to the upcoming musical, “The American Identity.” Here are the details: ALL STUDENTS are in the show. Therefore, we need everybody there. The Pre-Primary and Primary … Continue reading
Posted in announcements, community, drama, intermediate unit, McGuffey, pre-primary, primary unit, upper unit
Greetings from Glen Helen!
The intermediate and upper students arrived at Glen Helen this morning and have already been hiking, learning, laughing, and exploring. Don’t miss us too much because we’re having loads of fun!
Posted in field trip, intermediate unit, McGuffey, science, social studies, upper unit
Scholastic book orders due today!
If you want to take advantage of our last Scholastic book order, please submit your book order to a staff member or online TODAY, April 17, 2012. Thanks!
Posted in announcements, intermediate unit, language arts, pre-primary, primary unit, upper unit
