Category Archives: intermediate unit

Sync your calendar!

We made some big changes to the McGuffey calendar this year! First, we added nearly every event for the 2012/13 school year to the calendar. This includes potlucks, curriculum meetings, the Read-a-Thon, conferences, Glen Helen, the spring play, SOAR, and … Continue reading

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Midsummer Potluck

We’re having a family potluck on Wednesday July 11th from 5:30—8:00pm. Please come join us! As always, we’ll have burgers and hot dogs, and we’ll supply lemonade, paper cups, and plates. Please bring a dish to share. Dress the kids to get … Continue reading

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End of School Calendar Reminders

Tonight, Wednesday, June 6 6:30-7:00pm, McGuffey Spring Concert, Memorial Park Pavilion, corner of Main St. And Park Place Thursday, June 7, Final Day of School 11:00am- Memorial Tree Dedication 11:30am Family Barbecue, burgers & hot dogs 12:15pm, Annual Egg Toss 1:00pm, Early dismissal, no extended yay

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McGuffey Arcade a success!

We had a fantastic time at the Oxford Farmer’s Market this Saturday. We had lots of folks who played our cardboard arcade games and appreciated all our hard work. Thanks to everyone who stopped by!

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SOAR pledges due Monday!

McGuffey’s SOAR program has ended. We are so proud of these young runners. Over the course of four weeks they ran or walked  over 1,000 miles. Not only are we proud of their effort, but we are incredibly proud of their … Continue reading

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McGuffey Arcade

In the last two weeks, the Intermediate unit has been creating arcade games out of cardboard boxes and other recycled materials. This project was inspired by a short documentary, Caine’s Arcade, about a 9-year-old boy who created his own arcade … Continue reading

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2012 Egg Drop

At the Last Day of School Potluck, Thursday, June 7th, we will hold our annual Egg Drop. This is a tradition at McGuffey that goes back decades! Prior to the last day of school, students will spend time at home … Continue reading

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Mark your calendar!

We’re down to two more weeks of school. Please take note of the events taking place, as it’s a pretty busy time! Monday, May 28, Memorial Day No School Tuesday, May 29 Third and fourth grade to MOON Co-Op. Children … Continue reading

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Intermediate field trip to MOON Co-op on 5/29

The third and fourth graders will begin a short unit on money next week, and as part of that unit we are going on a field trip to the MOON Co-op grocery store. The MOON folks have provided us with … Continue reading

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Photo Friday

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