Kindergarten Dreams 2020
Over the past few months, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, our McGraw kindergarten students have been forced to deal with many changes in their lives—from the things and people they could no longer see on a regular basis, to the way we expected them to keep on learning and growing as students. Throughout all of it, they have made us proud. This was not at all easy for them, or for their ...
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Summer Feeding Program
Dear Parents or Guardians,
Children in our community do not need to go hungry this summer. For many kids, summertime means food, friends and fun. For families who count on school breakfast and lunch, however, the summer months can be stressful and family food budgets have to be stretched even further. The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Summer Food Service Program helps fill ...
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Annual Music Awards
Although we were unable to hold our Musical, Spring Concerts, or the Solo Festival, there were many activities that did occur – our Music Department Dance, Junior Area All-State, Pops Concert, Community Performances, Holiday Concerts, All-County, and Senior Area All-State. We are not able to have our “traditional” Music Awards but wanted to do something to recognize our students. ...
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Making Facemasks
During remote learning in Mrs. Latta’s second grade class, students were sent the materials to make their own facemasks. With a bandana, coffee filter, and two rubber bands, each student was able to make their very own protective facemask without a sewing machine! Learning at home was a different experience for all of us, but making ...
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5th Grade Explorers
As part of distance learning, the 5th graders have gone on many adventures through videos and text to learn about many different explorers. To end the unit, the students got to become explorers and write their personal stories. They also made their boats out of recycled materials. Many of the students went ...
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6th Grade Artwork
Here are some amazing projects created by students in Grade 6. They have been doing such an excellent job creating artwork during this time of distance learning.
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7th Grade Artwork
Students in Grade 7 have been doing such an excellent job creating artwork during this time of distance learning. Here are some of their amazing projects!
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Soccer Sign-Ups
ATTENTION
McGraw Parents & Athletes
Fall sports sign-ups are being done through email!
Please email Chuck Freeman at cfreeman@mcgrawschools.org and specify what sport and level.
Girls and Boys modified soccer (grades 7-9) or varsity soccer (grades 9-12).
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Friday Fun Days
The Elementary Student Council
PRESENTS
Friday Fun Days!
Friday Fun Days.pdf
Let’s make the best of this situation by having a little fun while at home
and show off our school spirit!
Friday, May 15th
Eco Pride Day - Go on a nature walk or even dress like an explorer!
Friday, ...
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HS Artwork
The McGraw art students in grades 9-12 have been doing such an excellent job creating artwork during this time of distance learning. Check out some of their amazing projects!!!
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30 Week Honor Roll
6th GRADE HIGH HONOR ROLL
Allen, Mason
Eaton, Josslyn
Lea, Owen
Mulcahy, Blair
Randall, Kamyren
Thomas, Drew
6th GRADE HONOR ROLL
Bergey, Sarah
7th GRADE HIGH HONOR ROLL
Brown, Morgan
Eaton, Haleigh
Gale, Hailey
Harris IV, Richard
Hubbard, Meghan
Libbey, Mallory
Marshall, Emma
McCall, Alexandria
Miller, Ysabelle
Sears, ...
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40 Old Fashioned Things
Students in Mrs. McCool's 2nd grade class are working on Superintendent McCool's list of "40 Old Fashioned Things that Kids Should Know". They are being asked to share pictures of their new skills and write about them. What a fun and exciting way to learn new and valuable skills!
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Eagle Parade
Boy, oh boy, does McGraw Elementary School miss their students! On Thursday April 24, the faculty and staff were joined by our Eagle Mascot as they paraded around town to see the students that they miss so much. There were over 20 vehicles and we got to see many students in town, through Blodgett Mills, and on some back roads as well. ...
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Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence
Tinker Falls
This week our Positivity Project Trait is Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence . This is when you notice and value the world’s beauty and people’s skills. You don’t take things for granted. Take the week of April 20th to enjoy all of the beauty our world has to offer us. Go out and hike, visit a waterfall, watch a small child make ...
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"Flight School"
Last month in library class, after listening to "Flight School", third grade students accepted the STEAM challenge to get their penguin to fly as well as land safely using only the simple materials provided.
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Identifying the Good in Others
Positivity Project Trait: Identifying the Good in Others: With everything that is going on in the world, we want to remind you that other people matter. Take some time today to reach out and do something good for someone else or notice the good that someone has done for you. You could send them a thank you card or call and say thank you!
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Humor
The week of April 6, 2020, for The Positivity Project, we focused on the character strength “Humor.” Humor means you like to laugh and bring smiles to others. Even in times like this, is it important to find something that makes you smile. “If you have the power to make someone happy, do it. The world needs more of that!”
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"Hot Potato"
During tech time at library class last month, Pre K played "Hot Potato" using the Sphero app and Bolts. First the students participated in small groups and then participated a whole group challenge! Congratulations David P.!
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Fairness
For the week of March 23, The Positivity Project focused on the character strength “Fairness.” Fairness is the process in which people determine what is morally right and what is morally wrong. This is a great trait to discuss with your family right now as many things in our lives just don't seem fair. It doesn't seem fair that we aren't ...
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