From nurturing newborn calves on her family's farm to professional nursing, at 17, Fletcher’s Lydia Tinker has accomplished far more than most students her age, and she doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon. Tinker started her academic career at the Fletcher Elementary School as a three-year-old preschool student and graduated sixth grade nine years … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: From Farming to Nursing, Fletcher’s Lydia Tinker is Always a Caretaker
THE FWSU STORY: Prehistoric Giants Teach Fletcher Students About History and Science
Three prehistoric beasts took the Fletcher Elementary School gym by storm Monday. The brightly colored larger-than-life guests were part of the Dinosaur Science Series, educational programming infused with engaging antics, that is the brainchild of paleontologist and comedian Bob Lisaius, otherwise known as Dinoman. Dressed in a multi-pocket vest and tan hat, Lisaius, burst onto … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Prehistoric Giants Teach Fletcher Students About History and Science
THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Engages with National Author on World Read Aloud Day
In support of World Read Aloud Day, which is February 1st, children’s book author Mara Rockliff visited our school today. Mara started her visit sharing a picture of her rowhouse in Pennsylvania. Then she shared a map of what it would look like if she were to drive to our school for a visit. The … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Engages with National Author on World Read Aloud Day
THE FWSU STORY: Art Exchange Teaches Fletcher Students About Community
A collaborative art project is connecting Fletcher Elementary School students with their peers at BFA Fairfax in an effort to build an increased sense of community. The idea for a student art exchange was born from a two-day Professional Learning Institute organized as part of the Franklin West Supervisory Union's teacher inservice days earlier in … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Art Exchange Teaches Fletcher Students About Community
THE FWSU STORY: Meet Cathy O’Brien, Fletcher’s Wellness Rockstar!
Note: In late 2017, Fletcher Elementary's STEM Teacher Leader, Denette Locke, recognized Fletcher Kindergarten Teacher, Cathy O'Brien's, journey to wellness with a nomination for the "Wellness Rockstar" designation from the Vermont School Boards Insurance Trust (VSBIT). Below is the profile VSBIT created to recognize Mrs. O'Brien's inspirational story. “Catherine O’Brien exemplifies the definition of wellness … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Meet Cathy O’Brien, Fletcher’s Wellness Rockstar!
THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Students “Check Out” Positive Behavior
Checking in and checking out is not just for hotels, library books, and airports anymore. At Fletcher Elementary, Check-In Check-Out is an important part of the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) approach to maintaining a successful school climate. Check-In Check-Out, also called CICO, is a targeted behavior intervention. Students begin their day by meeting … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Students “Check Out” Positive Behavior
THE FWSU STORY: Classroom Meetings Build Community, Academics in Fletcher
Classroom meetings have long been a tradition in schools. Most commonly, Morning Meeting is an opportunity for all students in a classroom to gather with their homeroom teacher for community-building and the teaching and practicing of both academic and social skills. Typically, these classroom meetings take place first thing in the morning, setting a positive tone … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Classroom Meetings Build Community, Academics in Fletcher
THE FWSU STORY: Celebrations Mark Success for Fletcher Students
Who doesn’t love a great celebration? The observance of a graduation, first job, wedding anniversary or college acceptance, celebrations are a festive and fun way to memorialize the major accomplishments in our lives. They become the “pat on the back” that keeps us motivated to keep up our good work. (After all, isn’t that what we … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Celebrations Mark Success for Fletcher Students
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