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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
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
Posted in field trip, McGuffey, Middle School, outside, Uncategorized, Upper Elementary, upper unit
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
Posted in field trip, McGuffey, Middle School, Upper Elementary
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
Posted in field trip, McGuffey, Middle School, Upper Elementary
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
Cincinnati Symphony
Lower Elementary recently spent the morning with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, attending a Young People’s Concert at Music Hall. These performances are geared toward elementary aged children, encouraging audience participation and appreciation. After the performance, we headed to nearby Washington … Continue reading
Posted in field trip, Lower Elementary, music
Simple Acts of Kindness
Every year we go to Glen Helen we spend the week with students from another school. This year our students surprised us with a simple act of kindness. The “Golden Dustpan” is a Glen Helen prize for the cleanest dorm. … Continue reading
Posted in field trip, Middle School, outside, peace, Upper Elementary, upper unit
Learning about the piano with Robin Spielberg
This week the kindergarteners and Lower Elementary were the guests of Robin Spielberg and the Miami University Performing Arts Series. Robin talked to children about how a piano works and then discussed why and how she composes music. We learned … Continue reading
Posted in field trip, Lower Elementary, McGuffey, music, Primary
More Fun in St. Louis
It’s our second full day in St. Louis with the Middle School students, and the major attraction of the day was the City Museum: “Housed in the 600,000 square-foot former International Shoe Company, the museum is an eclectic mixture of … Continue reading
Posted in field trip, Middle School, outside, practical life