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May21Sat7:00 pm MORPMORPMay 21 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pmDance for Grades 4-8. Grades 4/5 come for 7-8pm, Grades 6/7/8 come for the whole time.May25Wed12:00 pm Family Picnic/Egg DropFamily Picnic/Egg DropMay 25 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pmThis is a half-day of school. Families come together for a potuck picnic before saying goodbye for the summer!Jun9Thu6:30 pm Board MeetingBoard MeetingJun 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pmJoin Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83905064386?pwd=OForOEp5WXJqcUUvbmVncXZvVCtIQT09
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Category Archives: field trip
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
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Upper Unit at Glen Helen: Day 2
Last night we had a fun game night in the dorm, enjoying snacks, music, and the skin safe washable tattoo markers and plates that Will and Kaleb brought. People were rocking some impressive arm art and nail colors. We woke … Continue reading
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Third Graders Visit Glen Helen
Lower Elementary students who will be bridging to the Upper Unit visited Glen Helen for the day recently and had a great time. The weather was beautifully warm and sunny; we saw the Glen at its spring best. We were … Continue reading
Posted in field trip, Lower Elementary, McGuffey, outside, science
Middle School Chicago Trip: Day 3
On their final full day in Chicago the students split into two groups and chose the museum they were more interested in. A group went to the Field Museum of Natural History and a group went to the Chicago Museum … Continue reading
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Middle School Chicago Trip: Day 2
Wednesday was our second full day in Chicago and we continued our explorations. On this day we focused on the center of the city. Our day began with a guided tour of the Art Institute of Chicago. The docents are … Continue reading
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Middle School Chicago Trip: Day One
Tuesday was the middle school’s first full day in Chicago and we saw a lot! We started on the South Side and ended in the North. Many miles were walked and they had many new experiences. We started the day … Continue reading
Posted in field trip, McGuffey, Middle School, outside, Upper Elementary
Chinese Opera
McGuffey students recently attended a performance of Jing-Ju Opera presented by the National Taiwan College of Performing Arts. Jing-Ju Opera, combines music, singing, mime, dance, and acrobatics. Jing-Ju Opera costumes are graceful, with handcrafted embroidery. The makeup is rich in … Continue reading
Posted in drama, field trip, Lower Elementary, Middle School, social studies, Upper Elementary