During the holidays, many children focus on the boxes and bags being bestowed upon them. In Fletcher, however, third grader Marianna Merritt was thinking less about herself last month and more about some four-legged friends. For the second year in a row, Merritt has initiated a collection of toys, food and supplies for the St. … Continue reading Community Service Promotes Student Leadership and Learning in Fletcher
FWSU: A Great Place for Students to Learn and Thrive
FRANKLIN WEST SUPERVISORY UNION is a great place for students to learn and thrive. Below are some recent facts about our schools and supervisory union that you may not have been aware of. FWSU is the first and only school to become an Apple Distinguished School in Vermont. There are approximately 50 schools per year nationwide who … Continue reading FWSU: A Great Place for Students to Learn and Thrive
A Year in Review at Fletcher: Eight Pictures, One Action Plan
The Fletcher Elementary School brought an exciting calendar year to a close before the holiday break. Below, are eight photographs that represent just a few of the exciting ways in which the Fletcher School community worked toward meeting the FWSU Action Plan during 2015. There are a total of eight pictures, two for each of … Continue reading A Year in Review at Fletcher: Eight Pictures, One Action Plan
School Counseling Helps Fletcher Students Stay “In the Zone!”
The American School Counseling Association model for counselors’ time with students is broken into three categories: classroom, small groups and individuals. In Fletcher, I use a curriculum entitled, “The Zones of Regulation.” Written and created by Leah M. Kuypers, it was designed as a curriculum to foster self-regulation and emotional control in students. It is … Continue reading School Counseling Helps Fletcher Students Stay “In the Zone!”
Student-Led Conferences Focus on Learning and Presentation in Fletcher
In Fletcher, sixth graders have deconstructed the traditional parent-teacher conference format in favor of Student-Led Conferences (SLC's), and the structure is getting rave reviews. "The student is the main player in the conference process," sixth grade teacher Jasmine Tremblay told students. "Teachers guide students through the conference process and help prepare, but the responsibility … Continue reading Student-Led Conferences Focus on Learning and Presentation in Fletcher
Google’s 20 Percent Model Inspires Fletcher Students to EXPLORE!
Many companies, like Google, encourage employees to spend up to 20 percent of their time on innovative projects of personal interest. Remarkably, close to 50 percent of Google's blockbuster products, including Gmail, have originated during this time. The concept has spread to companies like Flickr, the Huffington Post and even some schools, including Fletcher. During … Continue reading Google’s 20 Percent Model Inspires Fletcher Students to EXPLORE!
Four Winds Nature Program Bolsters Science In Fletcher
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 … Continue reading Four Winds Nature Program Bolsters Science In Fletcher
Engaged Learning: Student-Powered by the Fletcher Falcons
Target 2. Leadership in a Student Centered Learning Environment: FWSU will foster development of teacher & student leaders who provide innovative opportunities for local and global student-centered learning. Action Step 3: Provide multiple avenues for students and staff to lead, advocate, and serve within the school and community Indicators of Success for this Goal: Teachers embrace role of coach, … Continue reading Engaged Learning: Student-Powered by the Fletcher Falcons
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