October 22nd marked the 345h annual Outstanding Teacher Day. Each year University of Vermont honors exceptional educators around our state. Sara Villeneuve was recognized from FWSU. She exemplifies the five standards for VT teachers – Learning, Professional Knowledge, Advocacy, Colleagueship, and Accountability. FWSU is proud of our 2015 Outstanding Teacher! "Sara is dedicated to her craft- she is always … Continue reading Congratulations Sara Villeneuve – 2015 UVM Outstanding Teacher!
No Homework at BFA Middle School
As a middle school we have participated in numerous discussions over the past decade about the role of homework in the learning process. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts we were never able to come to consensus about the purpose and impact of assigning homework. This year we made a leap of faith and decided to … Continue reading No Homework at BFA Middle School
What does a PreK-12 Learning Community Look Like?
These doors are one of the things that make going to school at Bellows Free Academy unique. When students begin their school years, they enter the elementary school through these doors. When they graduate from high school, they leave the school through these same doors on their way to the graduation ceremony. In between, there … Continue reading What does a PreK-12 Learning Community Look Like?
BFA High School Students Attend Talk by Al Gore at the University of Vermont
Members of Mr. Lane’s HS Climate Change class had the opportunity, after an early morning wait in line enabled them to secure tickets, to attend a talk on Climate Change by former Vice President Al Gore at the Ira Allen Chapel on UVM campus October 6th. The Al Gore Lecture: The Climate Crisis and The … Continue reading BFA High School Students Attend Talk by Al Gore at the University of Vermont
Student Leadership Personified at BFA
Providing students with opportunities to lead is one of the central emphases of the FWSU Action Plan. All of our schools have numerous examples and in future postings we will highlight as many of them as we can. But today will focus on our newest Fairfax School Board Student Representative, Jake Hakey. Q: Can you tell us why you were interested in … Continue reading Student Leadership Personified at BFA
Active Learning at BFA
Students in Mrs. Klein's 7th grade Language Arts class have been learning about direct quotes and dialogue in literature. Recently, Mrs. Klein took an opportunity to add movement and fun into a topic that students often find confusing: punctuation. She taught them how to punctuate dialogue and quotations using kinesthetic movements complete with sound effects. … Continue reading Active Learning at BFA
Encouraging a Lifelong Love of Reading at BFA
Target 3- Flexible Learning Environments. FWSU will maximize flexible learning environments by redefining the school day, promoting learning experiences that extend beyond the school classroom, and fostering creativity, innovation, and differentiated learning opportunities for all. Action Steps. Provide students with access to content, resources, and methods for learning beyond the school day and beyond the school … Continue reading Encouraging a Lifelong Love of Reading at BFA
BFA HS Bio Math Connects Learning with Community
Target 1. Student-Centered Learning. FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Target 3 – Flexible Learning Environments. FWSU will maximize flexible learning environments by redefining the school day, promoting learning experiences that extend beyond the school classroom, and fostering creativity, innovation, and differentiated learning opportunities for all. Target – … Continue reading BFA HS Bio Math Connects Learning with Community
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