Students and staff in grades four and eight partnered with Junior Achievement and People’s United Bank on June 6th to engage in a day of financial literacy. Junior Achievement (JA) is a non-profit organization that provides age-appropriate programs for youth in grades K-12, focusing on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career exploration. People's United Charitable Foundation … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Students Engage in Financial Literacy Program
THE FWSU STORY: A Picture Is Worth Thousand Words: 2017-18 BFA Fairfax Sports Edition
As the 2017-18 school year comes to a close, and the cleats, balls, pinnies, skis, and batons are put to rest for another year, this is a great opportunity to reflect on all the athletic successes of this school year. BFA Fairfax’s athletic participation numbers are among the highest ever, and we are … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: A Picture Is Worth Thousand Words: 2017-18 BFA Fairfax Sports Edition
THE FWSU STORY: The Life of a Principal’s Daughter
You’re sitting in your high school social studies class when one of your parents walks in. They start to talk with your friends about what they are doing in class and then they check in with your teacher. At this point, most people would wake up startled from a bad dream, but when you’re the … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: The Life of a Principal’s Daughter
THE FWSU STORY: Promoting School Inclusion Through Unified Sports
This spring BFA Fairfax started a Unified Sports Bocce team. The team is practicing and learning the fundamentals and strategies of the sport. The team will participate in the spring Unified Champion Schools Bocce Tournament in June. They will compete against many other community Special Olympics Unified Sports Bocce Teams. In Unified Sports, teams are … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Promoting School Inclusion Through Unified Sports
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Students Shine in 2018 Shape-Vermont Fitness Competition
On Thursday, May 3rd, BFA Fairfax Middle and Elementary School PE teachers Dylan Callan and Heather Weeks took a team of grades 5-8 students to compete in the Shape-Vermont 2018 State Fitness Competition held at Norwich University. Although this event is held annually, it was BFA Fairfax’s inaugural time attending the competition. Any interested 5th-8th … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Students Shine in 2018 Shape-Vermont Fitness Competition
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Long Range Facilities Planning Committee Reconvenes
This past November, the Fairfax community voted with a resounding defeat of the proposed bond totaling $15,998,458 to update the middle and high school wings of the school building. After taking time to reflect, reassess, and regroup, a new Long Range Facilities Planning Committee (LRFPC) consisting of community members, school board representatives, administrators, staff members, … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Long Range Facilities Planning Committee Reconvenes
THE FWSU STORY: Moving Innovation Forward
Get better every day. Sounds simple and it is something FWSU strives to do. So how do we do it? There are many ways that we try to improve our system overall to make it more responsive to family and students. And also to make our schools as innovative as possible. One of biggest drivers … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Moving Innovation Forward
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax 8th Grade Students Find Adventure in Boston
On April 19 and 20, the BFA Fairfax eighth grade team departed on our annual trip to Boston, Massachusetts. I was once again reminded of the importance of creating learning experiences that challenge and enhance students’ worldviews and perspectives. During our two-day journey, our students had the opportunity to learn about the history of Boston, … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax 8th Grade Students Find Adventure in Boston
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