Category Archives: pre-primary
Orange Pear Apple Bear
This week we had music partners to work on an early rhythm exercise for the pre-primary unit. Not only did the younger set get their first lesson in composing with rhythm, the older students had a chance to cement the … Continue reading
Posted in intermediate unit, music, pre-primary, upper unit
Pre-Primary Parents’ Night
Last Tuesday was Parents’ Night! This is a special night Pre-Primary hosts each spring where our children bring their parents to the classroom to show them where they spend their time and what they work on each day. The children … Continue reading
Posted in McGuffey, pre-primary
Our best fire drill so far!
It can be tricky to get the whole school outside, lined up, and quiet in a very short amount of time. After our last fire drill Al declared this our best fire drill of the year! Way to go, students … Continue reading
Posted in intermediate unit, McGuffey, pre-primary, primary unit, upper unit
SOAR kicks off with a Saturday hike
Spring is here and so is MMS’s favorite Spring activity: SOAR! SOAR stands for Students Outside Active and Running, and is a way to promote exercise and love of the outdoors, along with providing a community service. This weekend we … Continue reading
Posted in community, intermediate unit, McGuffey, physical education, pre-primary, primary unit, upper unit
Schoolhouse Rock rocked!
They did it! The entire student body proudly gave two performances of Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr. on Tuesday and Wednesday nights and they were TERRIFIC! Besides the cast’s hard work, time and devotion was put in by the McGuffey Montessori … Continue reading
Posted in art, community, drama, intermediate unit, McGuffey, pre-primary, primary unit, upper unit
Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr rehearsal continues
The kids are working on staging Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr., using the picnic pavilion as our stage. The concrete is taped off to the dimensions of the theater at the Commnunity Arts Center so they will already be used to … Continue reading
Posted in drama, intermediate unit, McGuffey, music, pre-primary, primary unit, upper unit
World Read Aloud Day
Wednesday, March 6th, was World Read Aloud Day. This is a day to celebrate the power of words, especially those words that are shared from one person to another. The Pre-Primary unit invited one of Oxford’s most beloved children’s librarians, Tari … Continue reading
Posted in guest speakers, language arts, McGuffey, pre-primary
The Read-a-Thon has concluded
The Read-a-thon is officially over! Remember, all reading counts, whether it is done by the student, their parents, a babysitter, their teacher, etc. As long as your child enjoyed a book, it can count toward sponsorship. Please tally up the … Continue reading
Posted in announcements, fundraising, intermediate unit, McGuffey, pre-primary, primary unit, upper unit
Please send in Tae Kwon Do forms!
Tae Kwon Do returns in March! For the newcomers, we take the students to Oxford Martial Arts for four Fridays in March. There is no fee charged to parents for these classes. We do need a liability waiver signed. You … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is on Thursday, February 14th! We will have a valentine exchange on Thursday, 2/14. This is a voluntary exchange, and no one is required to participate. However, if you choose to participate, in the spirit of kindness, we … Continue reading
Posted in announcements, intermediate unit, McGuffey, pre-primary, primary unit, upper unit
