“One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than a hundred teaching it.” ~Knute Rockne The start of 2018 has brought record-setting cold temperatures to our Fairfax community. On any given winter night, however, there is no better place to escape the chill than at a basketball game in the Richard A. Brown gymnasium at BFA … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: A Closer Look at Sportsmanship at BFA Fairfax
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Students Communicate Lake Champlain Basin Science #AGU17
BFA students Lily Sweet, Malachi Witt, their teacher Mr. Lane and Project Manager for St. Michael’s College VT EPSCoR CWDD Livia Donicova traveled to the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting in New Orleans, LA. At the largest geophysical conference in the world, Malachi and Lily presented a poster and talked to a few of the … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Students Communicate Lake Champlain Basin Science #AGU17
THE FWSU STORY: A Closer Look at the Arts at BFA Fairfax Elementary
The last few weeks have provided multiple opportunities for our elementary students to showcase their hard work and performance skills to authentic audiences and our students have not disappointed. This time of year is always full of events that engage our community in celebrating our music, visual, and dramatic arts programs. Whether a band concert, … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: A Closer Look at the Arts at BFA Fairfax Elementary
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax High School Expanding Opportunities for Student Voice & Choice
The YATST team is working hard this year to strengthen student voice and agency and to expand communication, understanding, and collaboration between our faculty and student body regarding Proficiency-Based Learning. YATST, which is part of Vermont’s Up for Learning, stands for Youth and Adults Transforming Schools Together. The BFA Team includes 4 sophomores, 5 freshmen, … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax High School Expanding Opportunities for Student Voice & Choice
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Students Experience World Cultures at the International Festival
On December 1st, students in BFA World Language classes attended the International Festival in Essex. The students were working to meet the Culture Proficiency in the World Language Proficiency Based Graduation Requirements. The International Festival is sponsored by the Vermont Performing Arts League as “annual celebration of cultures from around the world, bring their crafts, … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Students Experience World Cultures at the International Festival
THE FWSU STORY: The Power of Wonder and Choosing Kind
Every now and then a book comes along that transcends age and gender through a compelling story and uplifting message. The best-selling book and new major motion picture Wonder has had that impact on our learning community. Over the past few months through class assignments and discussions, students throughout BFA Fairfax Elementary/Middle School have made … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: The Power of Wonder and Choosing Kind
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Welcomes New Winter Coaches
“A coach will impact more people in one year than the average person will in an entire lifetime” - Billy Graham There are a number of new faces visible in the BFA Fairfax athletic facilities this winter season. With athletic activities experiencing some of the highest participation rates in school history, it takes a special group … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Welcomes New Winter Coaches
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Team Poutine Takes Second Place in UVM Aiken Maker Challenge
On Saturday, BFA Fairfax’s Robotics and Engineering Club, affectionately known as Team Poutine, participated in the 3rd Annual Aiken K-12 Maker Faire & Engineering Challenge (formerly known as the TASC challenge) at UVM, hosted by UVM’s College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences. So, what’s with the name? Last year, when we were rebooting the team, … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Team Poutine Takes Second Place in UVM Aiken Maker Challenge
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