Target 3 - Flexible Learning Environments: FWSU Maximizes flexible learning environments by redefining the school day, promoting learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom, and fostering creativity, innovation and personalized learning opportunities for all. Action Steps - (1) Increase access to resources for all students. (2) Provide students with access to content, resources, and methods … Continue reading Monet Exhibit Enriches First Days at Fletcher
Culture Fair Celebrates Family and Global History in Fletcher
When Lewis and Clark led their historic expedition through the uncharted American interior to the Pacific Northwest beginning in 1804, there wasn't much chance they'd bump into their adventure-seeking French counterpart, Jacques Cartier. Even though Cartier explored the St. Lawrence River and gave Canada it's name more than 350 years earlier, the three history-makers stood … Continue reading Culture Fair Celebrates Family and Global History in Fletcher
Fletcher Students Go The Extra Mile To Be Healthy
Thirty-four Fletcher Elementary students joined hundreds of other school-age runners from around the state at RunVermont's annual Ready, Set, Run Festival last Saturday. The children's event was part of the larger Vermont Marathon Weekend. The Burlington-based kids' races served as the culmination of the Fletcher School's own Running Club, which takes place twice a week for … Continue reading Fletcher Students Go The Extra Mile To Be Healthy
Fletcher Students Engineer Creativity at STEM Night
Students in Fletcher had an opportunity to showcase their skills in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math last week at STEM Night 2016. The annual event, coordinated by STEM Teacher Leader Denette Locke, included presentations and displays by students, instant engineering challenges before a live audience, and exhibits by community partners. STEM Night … Continue reading Fletcher Students Engineer Creativity at STEM Night
Denette Locke Wins Award for Teaching Excellence
Denette Locke, a teacher at the Fletcher Elementary School, has won the Angelo J. Dorta Award for Teaching Excellence from the Vermont-National Education Association. The award recognizes excellence in public school teaching and underscores high standards of service to students and the teaching profession. Locke, currently a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) teacher leader … Continue reading Denette Locke Wins Award for Teaching Excellence
Fletcher Students Lead Searches for New Staff
Students at Fletcher Elementary are making major decisions about the future of their school. This year, they have more than a little involvement in the process of hiring new staff for next fall. They are conducting every aspect of the job searches, from crafting the help wanted postings and reviewing applications, to writing questions and … Continue reading Fletcher Students Lead Searches for New Staff
Fletcher Implements Social/Emotional Screening for All Students
Through the continued implementation of the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework, the F.E.S. Leadership Team decided this past fall to begin doing some universal school-wide screening for social/emotional/behavioral difficulties. PBIS-Vermont recommends doing this type of screening a couple of times a year in order to ensure that all students in the school have … Continue reading Fletcher Implements Social/Emotional Screening for All Students
The Gift of Mindfulness at FES
Lately, the term mindfulness has been getting my attention. I see it in book titles, journal articles, health care newsletters, education blogs, and the popular media. I even heard an ad for an office called Mindful Dermatology! I began to wonder what it meant to be mindful. Would becoming mindful help me become a better … Continue reading The Gift of Mindfulness at FES
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