Today’s FWSU STORY features a guest post by Brittany Sweet: Miss Sweet is asking, "What do you notice?" Miss Sweet's students are encouraged to make observations in the classroom and outside! Children have been exploring vegetables and seeds in the classroom during recent weeks. Children have opportunities to talk about their observations during activities and … Continue reading Science Inquiry in Action at GEMS Preschool
Spanish Students Embrace Dramatic Performance
The seventh and eighth grade Drama in Spanish Choice classes culminated their studies in a performance in front of a packed audience of their peers. The students worked hard over the past six weeks of school with both Spanish speaking and drama, practicing a variety of plays before voting on several to perform. The plays, … Continue reading Spanish Students Embrace Dramatic Performance
BFA Fairfax Teams Up With Hazen Union High School In Support Of The Sarcoma Foundation of America
Student voice is a driving force in recent initiatives at BFA Fairfax, and that voice was heard loud and clear in its presence at the 2016 Homecoming soccer and football games this past weekend. The “Red Card Cancer” initiative was the brainchild of BFA Fairfax student-athletes and National Honor Society members and was a highlight of … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Teams Up With Hazen Union High School In Support Of The Sarcoma Foundation of America
BFA Fairfax Students Participate in Manufacturing Day
On Wednesday, five Grade 9 students participated in National Manufacturing Day (MFG) with their teacher Gabe Grant. The students joined peers from three other area high schools and spent the day at Global Foundries in Essex (former IBM facility). Global Foundries manufactures integrated circuits in high volume. The students were exposed to a variety of experiences while attending … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Students Participate in Manufacturing Day
Student Reporters Bring the News to Fletcher and Beyond
In Fletcher, six student reporters are putting the news front and center as they take over the school newsletter and other online media. During Explore Time on Friday afternoons, sixth graders choose from a variety of topics they would like to learn more about. Opportunities range from worldwide games and cooking to journalism. Journalism club members … Continue reading Student Reporters Bring the News to Fletcher and Beyond
GEMS Takes Learning Outside!
There is something magical about taking students outdoors to experience nature. What do you see, hear, smell, and feel? Outdoor learning opportunities provide students with hands-on kinesthetic approaches to learning that are exciting and meaningful. Being able to touch, see, and understand natural concepts helps solidify knowledge of how our world works. Outdoor learning at … Continue reading GEMS Takes Learning Outside!
FWSU System that Supports all Learners
The first district special education department meeting of the year was held in September. The meeting focused on developing consistency of procedures and planning tools to increase the systemic approach to teaching and learning designed to meet the individualized needs of all students. The group completed a team building activity and designed meeting norms to … Continue reading FWSU System that Supports all Learners
BFA Freshman Core Personalizes Learning, Preps for Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements
One of the major changes at BFA to prepare for the Class of 2020 and the Proficiency Based Graduation Requirements was the introduction of Freshman Core. Last spring, teachers Will Brooks, Gabe Grant, Danielle Kicsak, Mark Ladue, Jensen Welch, and Sara Villeneuve began to plan for this new experience for all incoming 9th Grade students. … Continue reading BFA Freshman Core Personalizes Learning, Preps for Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements
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