When Principal Dick Brown hired me to teach mathematics at BFA Fairfax 25 summers ago, I had no inkling that one day I would become the high school principal. I immediately knew that BFA was a great place to teach and learn. The students were friendly and cooperative, the teachers were dedicated and collaborative, and … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Embraces Leadership Restructure Part 2
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Kindergarten Teacher Provides Leadership Beyond the Classroom
A few years ago, I was enrolled in a class through FWSU as a district initiative. It was entitled Powerful Interactions and was taught by Charlotte Stetson, an instructor who, after working with children for many years, decided to share her expertise professionally through writing and consulting. Many of us from all three schools in Franklin … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Kindergarten Teacher Provides Leadership Beyond the Classroom
THE FWSU STORY: March Madness is Alive at BFA Fairfax
For sports fans everywhere, the month of March brings the transition from the winter to spring athletic season, the (hopeful) spring thaw, and the inevitable excitement created by the NCAA basketball tournament, more commonly known as “March Madness.” BFA Fairfax is experiencing its own version of March Madness this week as our Varsity boys basketball … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: March Madness is Alive at BFA Fairfax
THE FWSU STORY: Integrated Story Writing & Technology at BFA Fairfax Preschool
This year in Preschool it was my goal to embed technology use in meaningful ways. With our school offering many technology pathways it was important to me to begin to pave the pathway for successful digital learning even for our youngest learners. When we began a literacy unit on retelling stories the two objectives seemed to … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Integrated Story Writing & Technology at BFA Fairfax Preschool
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax High School Departments Welcome Morning Collaboration
High School teachers at BFA Fairfax are working to adapt their curriculum and instruction to meet the changes in teaching and learning associated with proficiency. A structure that helps to provide time for this work is our morning Collaborative Teacher Time. Teachers throughout BFA meet every morning from 7:30-8:10 to work together on a variety … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax High School Departments Welcome Morning Collaboration
THE FWSU STORY: For BFA Fairfax’s Isaac Collins, Leading by Example is the Name of the Game
For BFA Fairfax senior and soccer star Isaac Collins, setting a good example is his most important goal. Whether he’s inspiring his peers as captain of the soccer team or volunteering in his community as part of the National Honor Society, Collins says, “I like to lead by example.” The renowned athlete and respected musician got … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: For BFA Fairfax’s Isaac Collins, Leading by Example is the Name of the Game
THE FWSU STORY: Gold Medal Fun in BFA Fairfax Elementary Physical Education
Every four years students throughout the state of Vermont experience the excitement of watching fellow Vermont athletes compete as members of the United States Winter Olympic team. From skiing and bobsled to skating, snowboarding, and curling, young Vermonters watch their idols and role models participate in a multitude of events with the hope of … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Gold Medal Fun in BFA Fairfax Elementary Physical Education
THE FWSU STORY: STEM Learning Opportunities Continue to Grow at BFA Fairfax Elementary/Middle School
To better prepare for their future, students need to develop a skill set for solving complex, real-world problems. Innovation is prevalent throughout our PreK-8 school. Kindergarten STEM Challenges, Grade 1 Magnificent Mondays, Grade 3 & 4 Innovation Day, Grade 5 Innovation Hour and Grades 6-8 Flexible Learning Opportunities allow students choice in what they would … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: STEM Learning Opportunities Continue to Grow at BFA Fairfax Elementary/Middle School
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