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Category Archives: guest speakers
Steel Pan Music
Part of the Music program at McGuffey includes the study of instrument families in the orchestra. Grades 1-4 take a close look at percussion, string, brass, and woodwind families. To put a lovely end to their unit on percussion instruments, our … Continue reading
Posted in guest speakers, music, outside
Upper Unit’s Star Party
McGuffey’s Upper Unit welcomed Aaron Eiben of the Cincinnati Observatory last Thursday night for our Star Party. Aaron brought two large telescopes and star maps for everyone. He guided students and parents through viewing the moon, several planets, stars, star clusters, … Continue reading
Posted in guest speakers, Middle School, outside, science, Upper Elementary, upper unit
A Visiting Performance of Sleeping Beauty
Earlier this week, we were treated to a performance of Sleeping Beauty by the Windy City Players. This Chicago-based touring group has come to us several times and is a wonderful addition to McGuffey’s Theater program. Our students were not only … Continue reading
Posted in drama, guest speakers, McGuffey, music, outside
Learning Yoga at McGuffey
McGuffey students have begun yoga practice with the help of yoga instructor Jill Levenderis. Students in every classroom will be enjoying four weeks of yoga instruction, which will give them a basic foundation in yoga and knowledge of several basic poses. Yoga … Continue reading
Posted in guest speakers, peace, physical education
Antarctica guest speaker
Dr. Richard Lee visited Primary last week, and talked to us about his work in Antarctica at Palmer Station. He shared stories of the long journey, life in Antarctica, and the animals that live in the area. He also brought … Continue reading
Posted in guest speakers, McGuffey, Primary, science, social studies
Artist Noelle Dingeldein Visits McGuffey
This week, McGuffey students spent an art class with Noelle Dingeldein, an artist from Richmond, Indiana. Noelle recently wrote and illustrated a board book called Walter’s Wheels. She creates her illustrations by making drawings and then replicating them with homemade art dough. Her panels of art dough are … Continue reading
Posted in art, guest speakers
Deductive Reasoning and Puzzle Solving
Middle School Math students in Marcia’s classes got a wonderful treat last week. Dr. Jeff Wanko visited the classroom and gave a presentation on deductive reasoning and puzzle solving. Dr. Wanko is the chair of the Department of Teacher Education at Miami … Continue reading
Posted in guest speakers, math, Middle School, upper unit
Learning the Art of Calligraphy
McGuffey’s Upper Unit students are learning the art of ‘writing beautifully’ by using calligraphy. The word calligraphy comes from the Greek words for ‘beautiful writing’—kallos and graphos. By learning about and practicing decorative handwriting, students can gain an appreciation for … Continue reading
Posted in art, guest speakers, Middle School, Upper Elementary, upper unit
Guest Speaker Victor Dandridge Kicks Off Read-a-Thon 2015
Yesterday began McGuffey’s annual Read-a-Thon, during which students are encouraged to find sponsors who pledge to donate a certain amount per page or per book that their student reads over the next two weeks. Once raised, these funds are used … Continue reading
Posted in fundraising, guest speakers, language arts, McGuffey
Chanukah
Donna Danoff generously gave of her time to come to the Upper Unit and share the history and story of Chanukah. Students were very interested and enjoyed seeing the different menorahs and learning about how to play with the dreidel. … Continue reading
Posted in guest speakers, Middle School, social studies, Upper Elementary