Mr. Psaros' class has been learning how to design augmented reality experiences with the new Macbooks along with their assigned iPads in the Augmented Reality Platform, Metaverse Studios. Augmented reality (AR) is an interactive experience in an environment where the objects in the real world are augmented by digitally generated items. Using computational skills, the students … Continue reading The FWSU Story: BFA 7th Graders Design Their Own AR Experiences
The FWSU Story: Hiram Bellows Community Service Day
On October 17th, BFA high school students engaged in a day of community service to honor our benefactor, Hiram Bellows. BFA has been participating in Hiram Bellows Community Service Day for the past two years with our 9th grade students, but this year the entire high school was involved in service projects. Since the 17th … Continue reading The FWSU Story: Hiram Bellows Community Service Day
The FWSU Story: Do you Mindstorm? We do!
In fifth grade at BFA Fairfax, every student completes a 6-7 week Lego Mindstorms robots unit. This opportunity grew from the makerspace that was created by Rhonda Siemons, Kendra Myers, Victoria Reynolds and Sandy Brown in 2016 with the encouragement and support from then FWSU Superintendent, Ned Kirsch and current elementary principal, Tom Walsh. The … Continue reading The FWSU Story: Do you Mindstorm? We do!
The FWSU Story: BFA Fairfax Cross Country and Track Athletes Find Motivation and Inspiration In An Evening with Elle Purrier
It’s not often that aspiring high school student-athletes have a face-to-face encounter with a world championship-calibur professional athlete. It’s even less often, and extremely rare, to have that athlete hail from their own backyard. This was just the case on the evening of Thursday, October 17, when BFA Fairfax Cross Country and Track athletes were … Continue reading The FWSU Story: BFA Fairfax Cross Country and Track Athletes Find Motivation and Inspiration In An Evening with Elle Purrier
The FWSU Story: BFA Fairfax Elementary Implements Art Integration Opportunities
BFA Fairfax Elementary is implementing a new learning opportunity this year by integrating art and core curriculum. Every classroom will collaborate to express their learning, make connections and have fun through art integration. Research indicates: There are powerful resources for integrating the arts daily curriculum: The arts make content more accessible.The arts encourage joyful, active … Continue reading The FWSU Story: BFA Fairfax Elementary Implements Art Integration Opportunities
The FWSU Story: GEMS and BFA Go To School Maker Day
This year, students from both BFA and GEMS were able to go to the first ever School Maker Day at the Shelburne Farms Coach Barn, in Shelburne. Students had the opportunity to explore and engage in experiments and projects around electronics, coding, robots, 3D printing, drones and music. This was a great way to take connect the innovative learning … Continue reading The FWSU Story: GEMS and BFA Go To School Maker Day
The FWSU Story: Advisory and “Flex” Time at BFA High School
As we work to provide support for our students in our proficiency based high school, BFA has started the year with new systems and structures built into our daily schedule. The changes center around our daily “Advisory” time with the goal of improving access to intervention and enrichment for all students. In the past, our … Continue reading The FWSU Story: Advisory and “Flex” Time at BFA High School
The FWSU Story: New Leadership Joins Our Schools
Two schools within the FWSU have new principals joining the team this year. Georgia Elementary and Middle School welcomed Julie Conrad as the Middle School Principal, and Bellows Free Academy - Fairfax welcomes Justin Brown, also as Middle School Principal. Both principals have had a highly successful start to the school year. Mr. Brown, BFA … Continue reading The FWSU Story: New Leadership Joins Our Schools
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