Target 1 : Student-Centered Learning - FWSU students will engage in personalized learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step - Highlight, create and model innovative learning opportunities that promote collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creativity for students and staff. In celebration of Poetry Month, fourth grade students have been learning about - and writing … Continue reading FES 4th Graders Learn and Write Poetry
As Spring Returns, FES Reflects on Successful Winter Wellness Program
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 Step - Provide students w/ access to content, resources, and methods for learning beyond the school day and beyond … Continue reading As Spring Returns, FES Reflects on Successful Winter Wellness Program
FES 4th Graders Study Science of “Green” Gardening
Target 1 : Student-Centered Learning - FWSU students will engage in personalized learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step - Highlight, create and model innovative learning opportunities that promote collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creativity for students and staff. Four FES 4th graders - Molly, Sebrina, Emily and Sam - decided to … Continue reading FES 4th Graders Study Science of “Green” Gardening
FES Welcomes Visiting Scholar from Thailand
Target 1 : Student-Centered Learning - FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step: Increase easily accessible opportunities for global collaboration for teachers and students. As part of the Asian Studies Outreach Program at the University of Vermont, Fletcher Elementary School welcomed Thai scholar Sonrit "Beau" Sangchan earlier this … Continue reading FES Welcomes Visiting Scholar from Thailand
Over Communicate Part III
It has been 8 months and 137 posts since we officially launched the FWSU Blog where we have been highlighting learning every school day. Our goal has been to "over communicate" with students, parents, staff, and community members, providing a vital link to the great teaching and learning happening in classrooms throughout our schools. Specifically, … Continue reading Over Communicate Part III
Thankful for Our Supportive Community
Today, we would like to take a moment to thank the voters of Fairfax, Fletcher, and Georgia for their continued support for our schools. We are grateful for those who participated in Town Meeting Day and value your commitment to education. Here is a closer look at yesterday's school budget votes: Fairfax (Australian Ballot): 400 … Continue reading Thankful for Our Supportive Community
FES Kindergarteners Catch Flag Fever
Target 1 – Student Centered Learning: FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step - Highlight, create and model innovative learning opportunities that promote collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creativity for students and staff Students in Mrs. Blackman's Kindergarten class have recently embarked on a personalized learning project involving collaborative inquiry. It all began … Continue reading FES Kindergarteners Catch Flag Fever
FES Kindergarten Students Collaborate and Become Block Artists
Who would think that simply playing with unit blocks can translate into a deep understanding of math and science skills? The kindergarten children in Jenny Blackman’s classroom had fun last week building and creating with blocks, all the while applying math and science learning. They became block artists! Mrs. Blackman says, “My goal is to … Continue reading FES Kindergarten Students Collaborate and Become Block Artists
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