“The process of learning requires not only hearing and applying, but also forgetting and then remembering again.” This quote by John Gray can be easily linked to Target 1-Student centered Learning and Target 4- Engaged Community Partners of the FWSU Action Plan: As a part of FWSU’s opening inservice events, paraprofessionals were provided with a half day learning … Continue reading Recognizing the Language of Behavior
Building Community in Morning Meetings
Elementary classrooms in FWSU start the day with Morning Meeting. This daily routine from Responsive Classroom (RC) is an opportunity where students explore and practice social skills and model how social, emotional, and intellectual learning come together in school. Morning Meeting is designed to give every child a sense of belonging and helps a child … Continue reading Building Community in Morning Meetings
The Value of World Language Learning
❝If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.❞ ‒Nelson Mandela At FWSU we are fortunate to be able to offer world languages to many of our students. Learning a new language is not … Continue reading The Value of World Language Learning
Inflated Learning at BFA
Last Friday, our students at BFA had an exciting and up-close learning experience with a hot air balloon! Students enjoyed the opportunity to explore math and science concepts beyond the classroom walls. View local news coverage of this exciting event here!
Learning Joy from Our Youngest Students
One of this year's main emphases highlighted by Superintendent Ned Kirsch during FWSU Inservice, is recapturing the joy in learning. Prekindergarten classrooms are often one of the most joyful places in a school. Franklin West Supervisory Union is proud of its quality early education programs as part of our public school program. Fletcher, Fairfax, and Georgia each offer two … Continue reading Learning Joy from Our Youngest Students
BFA Athletics Department Gets Director
As planned during last year's budget process, BFA Fairfax has formally enacted its administrative restructuring plan. Tom Walsh, formerly the Middle School Principal is now serving as BFA PK-8 Principal at BFA. Geri-Lyn Witalec, has moved from her position as the MS Guidance Counselor, to BFA PK-8 Assistant Principal and Athletic Director. Geri is fully committed … Continue reading BFA Athletics Department Gets Director
Schools Welcome Voters for Primary Day Elections
Today is Primary Day in Vermont. This means that both GEMS and BFA schools are also serving as official polling places. All schools will be used for voting in November. Traditionally, primary-day voting is fairly light - that is not going to be the case for the general elections however. As a reminder, November 6th is a non-student day. This will be an Inservice … Continue reading Schools Welcome Voters for Primary Day Elections
Welcome Back Students!
The 2012-13 school year is officially underway! We are so excited to have all of our students back for another incredible year of learning!
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