The BFA Fairfax Elementary School held two fantastic spring concerts this week. As always, the gym was standing-room-only. All students entertained families and friends with singing and dancing. In one year, Ms. Wolff has made an immediate and positive impact on our elementary music program. We are so pleased with the direction our school’s music program … Continue reading BFA Elementary Spring Musical a Hit!
BFA Students Leaders Take Action on Flint Water Crisis
When members of the Class of 2016 heard about the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, they were concerned and wanted to do something about it. The students reached out to Social Studies teacher Judy Stewart to develop a plan and take action. “This was an issue that sprung up in class. Several students wanted to … Continue reading BFA Students Leaders Take Action on Flint Water Crisis
BFA Science Students Return from Exchange in Puerto Rico
Students from BFA-Fairfax and Hartford HS recently returned from Puerto Rico. They were participating in the final stage of an inaugural program developed to share data and communicate science on a global scale. Students from several high schools in Puerto Rico had visited BFA and Hartford HS at the beginning of April. These students and … Continue reading BFA Science Students Return from Exchange in Puerto Rico
BFA Poetry & Short Story Students Deepen Learning of the Holocaust
During a four-week unit, Fred Griffin's students in his Poetry and Short Story class explored the complicated topic of the Holocaust. By researching primary resources, students gained a personal perspective of the pivotal events that took place during this significant historical event. Students then wrote original poems to reflect their understanding of their inquiries. Finally, … Continue reading BFA Poetry & Short Story Students Deepen Learning of the Holocaust
Students Create and Experience Art at BFA
Walk the halls of BFA and you will experience the artwork of Emily Garland’s high school art students. The corridor that connects the main lobby to the art room consistently displays the products of art students from beginner to advanced. Without the artwork, you’re just walking through a hallway. It’s great to have something to … Continue reading Students Create and Experience Art at BFA
BFA Fairfax Hosts Regional Geo-Bee Competition
This past Saturday, BFA Fairfax Middle School hosted the 2016 VPA Regional Geo-Bee contest. The event featured students from Albert D. Lawton, St. Albans City, and BFA Fairfax Middle Schools. Geo-Bee is an amazing academic experience for many reasons. Geo-Bee requires students to recall information, effectively communicate, collaborate, take risks, challenge themselves during a … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Hosts Regional Geo-Bee Competition
BFA Fairfax Students Shine As Members of National Technical Honor Society
An educational highlight each spring is the annual induction ceremony into the National Honor Society. Although each high school in Vermont has their own chapter of NHS, an occasionally overlooked fact is that technical centers such as The Center for Technology, Essex, also have their own chapters of the National Technical Honor Society. BFA Fairfax … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Students Shine As Members of National Technical Honor Society
Author Jennifer Armstrong Visits the Fairfax Community Library
BFA 6th grade students recently attended Jennifer Armstrong’s author visit with other Fairfax Community members. Ms. Armstrong presented her book, Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World, which was this year’s Vermont Reads 2016 selection — A Statewide Community Reading Program from the Vermont Council on the Humanities. Mrs. Armstrong not only discussed the research and … Continue reading Author Jennifer Armstrong Visits the Fairfax Community Library
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