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Mar17Friall-day Spring Break – No SchoolSpring Break – No SchoolMar 17 – Mar 26 all-dayWe have aligned our Spring Break with Miami University’s for 2017.Mar25Sat10:00 am NO Upper Unit Dungeons & DragonsNO Upper Unit Dungeons & DragonsMar 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pmGrades 4-8. Sign up required. Please contact Bonnie or David for more information.10:00 am Upper Unit Dungeons & DragonsUpper Unit Dungeons & DragonsMar 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pmGrades 4-8. Sign up required. Please contact Bonnie or David for more information.Mar26Sun1:30 pm Girl Scouts Meeting @ Main Building/Playground/PavilionGirl Scouts Meeting @ Main Building/Playground/PavilionMar 26 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pmTroop #4478, Grades 1-2 Leaders: Kelsey Vance, Jenny Fisher
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Category Archives: field trip
A Visit to TOPSS
This fall, High School students have been focusing on the United Nations Global Goals, a to-do list for the world. In 2017, world leaders agreed on 17 goals (also known as the Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs) to help heal … Continue reading
Posted in field trip, High School, peace
McGuffey House Museum
Our HS students visited the McGuffey House Museum on Miami’s campus where we learned about the origins of the name Miami and the origin of the name of our school. Many thanks to local experts Steve Gordon of the McGuffey … Continue reading
Posted in community, field trip, High School, McGuffey
Canoeing Trip
Our high school students had the good fortune of a beautiful fall day to canoe and hike at Hueston Woods. We were guided by naturalist Shawn Conner who gave expert advice on how to to paddle, how to stay upright … Continue reading
Posted in field trip, High School, outside, science
SunWatch Archaeological Park
This fall, our Upper Unit students had the opportunity to visit the SunWatch Archaeological Park to learn more about the prehistory of our region. In Social Studies this year, they will be studying the common needs of people and this … Continue reading
Posted in community, field trip, Middle School, social studies, Uncategorized, Upper Elementary, upper unit
Electromagnets
In Physical Science, students created electromagnets by wrapping copper wire around an iron nail or bolt. Different numbers of coils, as well as different voltages, affected the strength of our magnets, as you can see from the photos! We also … Continue reading
Posted in field trip, High School, McGuffey, Montessori method, science, sensorial, Uncategorized
Ice Skating
This year we were able to return to the Goggin Ice Arena on Miami’s campus for our annual ice skating sessions. A good time was had by all and many of our students improved quite a bit over the three … Continue reading
High School P.E.
Our high school students have enjoyed a variety of activities for Physical Education this fall. We’ve been outside for most of it- barring a few rainy days. We’ve had fun while practicing the skills for numerous lifetime sports, including bocce, … Continue reading
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Upper Unit at Glen Helen: Day 3
Maddy and Erin’s group did the weather today. Famous people such as Tiana, a frog, Attila the Hun, and Chester Bennington reported the conditions. Next, they headed off to build shelters. Later, they went to visit the Raptor Center, where … Continue reading
Posted in field trip, McGuffey, Middle School, outside, Uncategorized, Upper Elementary, upper unit