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Aug16Wedall-day PreKindergarten and Kindergarten...PreKindergarten and Kindergarten...Aug 16 all-dayThis day is for students who are new to Primary or turned three after school started last year. A detailed list was sent to parents on 8/6. All Grades 1-8 students begin regular attendance this day.Aug17Thuall-day PreKindergarten and Kindergarten...PreKindergarten and Kindergarten...Aug 17 all-dayThis day is for students who are returning to Primary (except those who turned three after school started last year). A detailed list was sent to parents on 8/6.
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Category Archives: community
A Visit From Adam Gidwitz
Adam Gidwitz, children’s book author, visited McGuffey’s Upper Unit last week. Gidwitz’s book, The Inquisitor’s Tale, is one of three Newbery Honor Books for 2017. McGuffey Middle School students read and studied the book with Quentin ahead of Gidwitz’s visit and prepared … Continue reading
Posted in community, guest speakers, language arts, McGuffey, upper unit
Lower Elementary Prepares Birdhouse Gourds
Students in Lower Elementary have been busy preparing birdhouse gourds for next year’s incoming Grade 1 students. This is a tradition that began last year in our classroom. All students participate in the process: planting birdhouse gourd seeds in the … Continue reading
Posted in art, community, Lower Elementary, McGuffey, practical life
Primary Skypes with Lithuania
Students in Primary (and some from Lower Elementary) recently had a chance to Skype with a classmate that has spent the last year in Lithuania. They got to hear about his school, playing soccer, different kinds of food, and see his apartment. … Continue reading
Posted in community, Primary, social studies
The Breakfast Club
The Upper Unit was treated to breakfast for lunch this week thanks to the work of our Grade 4 class. During our Democratic Meeting, this group of students created a proposal to have breakfast for lunch once a month which … Continue reading
Posted in community, cooking, McGuffey, Upper Elementary, upper unit
Our Amazing Interns
We have been fortunate to have the help of two wonderful interns over the course of this semester at McGuffey. Alyssa Cook has been working in our Primary classroom, and Sarah Burke has been working in our Lower Elementary classroom. … Continue reading
Posted in community, Lower Elementary, McGuffey, Primary
2017 Shop Local Cards Available Now
2017 Shop Local cards are here! Get them at MOON Co-Op, Juniper, the Oxford Farmer’s Market, and McGuffey Montessori School for only $15. This year’s card features benefits including… —5% off every day at MOON Co-op —10% off your purchase at Kofenya —15% … Continue reading
Posted in announcements, community, fundraising
Pokémon Club at Oxford Lane Library Tomorrow
Pokémon Trading Card Game Club meets tomorrow (Sunday) at the Oxford Lane Library from 1-3pm. Tomorrow’s meeting is scheduled to be held in the Havighurst Meeting Room (upstairs). Should we be moved to a different space, we will post a notice on … Continue reading
Posted in announcements, community
Reflecting on Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
Many Upper Unit students are participating in the Oxford NAACP’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Art Exposition this year. This annual event celebrates the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through the visual and literary arts. The students’ work will … Continue reading
Posted in art, community, McGuffey, Middle School, Uncategorized, Upper Elementary, upper unit
Pokémon Club at Oxford Lane Library Tomorrow
Pokémon Trading Card Game Club meets tomorrow (Sunday) at the Oxford Lane Library from 1-3pm. Tomorrow’s meeting is scheduled to be held in the downstairs meeting room near the children’s section. Should we be moved to a different space, we will … Continue reading
Posted in announcements, community
A visit from Kevin Spencer
Recently we were visited by magician Kevin Spencer! Kevin travels throughout the country, teaching both children and adults. Through lessons in the art of illusion, students explore creativity, develop curiosity, and discover new confidence. With he help of several of … Continue reading
Posted in community, guest speakers, Lower Elementary, McGuffey, Middle School, Primary, Upper Elementary