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Oct24Thuall-day No School for Primary Classroom,...No School for Primary Classroom,...Oct 24 all-dayPreK and Kindergarten only do not have school this day to allow for all day parent conferences.Oct25Friall-day No School—All Classrooms, Parent...No School—All Classrooms, Parent...Oct 25 all-dayConference Sign Ups will begin two weeks before conferences. Look for an email from the office.
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Category Archives: Lower Elementary
Leadership
Third graders had a fantastic time meeting with Dr. Megan Gerhardt to learn about their strengths and how they can be applied to leadership. During their workshop at the Oxford Community Arts Center, they discussed important questions: What does it … Continue reading
Posted in guest speakers, Lower Elementary
Lower Elementary Work Plans
In a multi-age classroom, older students gain leadership skills by serving as mentors to younger students. Children feel comfortable asking fellow-students for help and are especially influenced by older peers, whom they want to emulate. In Lower Elementary, third graders … Continue reading
Posted in community, Lower Elementary
Here We Go!
Here we go! Grades 4-8 were here for their first day of the brand new school-year. Students new to Lower Elementary and Primary were here too, learning all of the in’s and out’s of their classrooms. Tomorrow, our friends who … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, Middle School, Primary, Upper Elementary
Water Day!
Near the end of the school year, Lower Elementary and Primary classrooms both celebrate with a favorite: water day!
Posted in Lower Elementary, Primary
Moving Up
McGuffey families and friends came together to celebrate students who are Moving Up. Moving Up means moving from one classroom to another. We celebrate past growth and future accomplishments. Students Moved Up in Kindergarten, Grade 3, and Grade 6. We … Continue reading
Posted in alumni, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Primary, Upper Elementary
History in Lower Elementary
Lower Elementary has had some exciting lessons in history. First, they learned about Mimar Sinan, who played a large role in developing what we now identify as Turkish architecture. He was responsible for designing many significant mosques for both Suleiman … Continue reading
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Plant Unit
First and second grade are near to completing a unit about plants. Students planted seeds that have been growing in a light box in their classroom. Growth has been documented in plant journals during the life cycle which lasts about … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, science
Celebration of Learning
For many McGuffey students, Celebration of Learning is their favorite day of the year. Parents and grandparents visit after school to see their child’s classroom and get a peek into what they’ve been working on. The day of Celebration of … Continue reading
Posted in community, Lower Elementary, Middle School, Primary, Uncategorized, Upper Elementary
Native American History
Lower Elementary had an amazing week prior to Thanksgiving, taking time to explore Native American history and better understand the origins of the Thanksgiving holiday. Having just discussed the indigenous people of Australia allowed students to draw comparisons. Emily Legg, … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, social studies
Time Travel to the 1800s
Primary and Lower Elementary classes went back in time, taking a trip to the early 1800s when most of the modern conveniences we enjoy today hadn’t been invented. Throughout the day, students had a chance to experience a different kind … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, Primary