Every Monday for the past two years, students in first grade at BFA Fairfax have eagerly participated in Magnificent Monday. It is an important example of how our school demonstrates a belief in the value of allowing students significant opportunities to create, collaborate, innovate, and play. It is an amazing time in public education. After … Continue reading THE #FWSU STORY: Magnificent Mondays at BFA Fairfax
THE FWSU STORY: Learner Traits and the Path to Proficiency at BFA Fairfax
As BFA Fairfax moves toward Proficiency Based Graduation Requirements with the Class of 2020, we have had to answer the following question: In the past, our policy was based on a bottom line course grade. If a student was failing a class, they were not eligible to participate. Since growth is always possible in a … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Learner Traits and the Path to Proficiency at BFA Fairfax
THE FWSU STORY: Fairfax Relays Celebrate Over a Decade of Tradition, Spirit, and Community
This past Tuesday, October 9, the annual Fairfax Relays cross country event was held on the BFA Fairfax campus. For over a decade, this race has brought thousands of runners to BFA Fairfax, sporting their best costumes, and enjoying the competitive running community. It also serves as one of the highlight events of BFA Fairfax’s … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Fairfax Relays Celebrate Over a Decade of Tradition, Spirit, and Community
THE FWSU STORY: Congratulations to 2018 Outstanding Teacher Ian Flint
On October 1st, educators from all over Vermont gathered at the University of Vermont to recognize Vermont’s Outstanding Teachers. BFA Fairfax was represented by our Band Director, Ian Flint. At the ceremony, speakers that included Secretary of Education Dan French, VT-NEA president Don Tinney, and 2018 Vermont Teacher of the Year Linda Cloutier-Namdar spoke of … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Congratulations to 2018 Outstanding Teacher Ian Flint
THE FWSU STORY: Kindergarten Buddies at BFA Fairfax Celebrates a Tradition of Leadership and Relationships
Last week while visiting classrooms I heard a student ask, “Mrs. P, I’m all done with everything for the week. Can I head over and see if I can help out in my buddy’s classroom?” This question made me smile, as it highlighted an important value within our school. This student could have used the … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Kindergarten Buddies at BFA Fairfax Celebrates a Tradition of Leadership and Relationships
THE FWSU STORY: Student Leaders Collaborate with Adults to Transform Learning
Fifteen high school students and two faculty members at BFA Fairfax recently participated in a two-day orientation about Youth and Adults Transforming Schools Together (YATST), sponsored by Up for Learning. The goal of YATST is to foster engagement in learning by increasing rigor, relevance, relationships, and shared responsibility (4Rs). Based on the 4Rs framework, student … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Student Leaders Collaborate with Adults to Transform Learning
THE FWSU STORY: After Years of Planning, BFA Fairfax Welcomes its First School Resource Officer
Franklin West Supervisory Union is pleased to announce that Deputy Sheriff Andre LaBier has been selected to serve as the first School Resource Officer (SRO) at Bellows Free Academy in Fairfax, VT. The position is contracted through the Franklin County Sheriff's Department with funding by a federal grant program. Deputy LaBier comes to BFA Fairfax … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: After Years of Planning, BFA Fairfax Welcomes its First School Resource Officer
THE FWSU STORY: Positive Competition is Key at BFA Fairfax
The 2018-19 school year marks my 7th year serving as Athletic Director at BFA Fairfax. Simply stated, sports is in my blood. Growing up, my mother was the varsity cheerleading coach at my high school, and my older siblings and I were three-sport athletes. My father is a Hall of Fame athlete and official … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Positive Competition is Key at BFA Fairfax
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