Teachers from FWSU presented at the 2012 National Association of Young Children (NAEYC) in Atlanta, Georgia last week. They spoke about the impact of using Powerful Interactions with children in an academic setting, showed video clips of their practices in Vermont classrooms, and talked about reflection with colleagues as being an essential. Powerful Interactions provides … Continue reading FWSU Early Educators Recognized as Leaders
Math Night Engages Fletcher Parents and Students
Target 4 – Engaged Community Partners FWSU staff and students will collaborate, innovate, create and conceptualize ideas and learning with local, regional, state, and global partners to make a difference in their community, state, and world. Action Step - Engage community partners in a focused collaborative inquiry process. Last week, Fletcher Elementary School hosted its first … Continue reading Math Night Engages Fletcher Parents and Students
FES Educator Emily DiGiulio Named UVM Outstanding Educator 2012
Tomorrow is Vermont Outstanding Teacher Day! This marks the 32nd year that the University of Vermont has honored outstanding teachers from schools throughout our State. This year, the two educators from FWSU to be recognized are Jensen Welch (BFA) and Emily DiGiulio (FES). Each of these fine teachers exemplify one or more of the five standards for Vermont educators – Learning, Professional … Continue reading FES Educator Emily DiGiulio Named UVM Outstanding Educator 2012
New Virtual Gallery to Display Student Artwork
We are very excited to announce a new FWSU Virtual Art Gallery displaying works by students, which is set to launch October 3rd! The idea was born when a GEMS sixth grader created a moving work commemorating 9/11, which was posted on our Facebook page. The positive feedback and interaction that emerged brought about the realization that a … Continue reading New Virtual Gallery to Display Student Artwork
Middle Schoolers Embrace Autumn Outdoor Learning
In the life of every school, there special activities and events that become embedded elements in the overall rhythm of our educational communities. These traditions uniquely reflect the interests of a collective group of students and staff. We are also reminded that learning can be fun and filled with joy. At BFA Middle School, students eagerly mark … Continue reading Middle Schoolers Embrace Autumn Outdoor Learning
Open House: A Valued Back-To-School Tradition
In the coming weeks, our schools will be hosting parents and guardians at annual School Open House events. This is an important opportunity for families to experience the learning environment that surrounds their children each day and to make connections with teachers and staff. The beginning of a new school year represents an important milestone … Continue reading Open House: A Valued Back-To-School Tradition
Recognizing the Language of Behavior
“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
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