Sheriff Karry Andeligh, School Resource Officer (SRO) BFA Fairfax is excited to introduce and welcome Sheriff Karry Andeligh to our school community. We are extremely fortunate to have her serving as our School Resource Officer (SRO) this school year. Sheriff Andileigh is an outstanding role model and a valuable resource for our students, staff, and … Continue reading Welcome Sheriff Karry Andileigh
It’s Friday of our students’ first full week since March 2020!
As I’ve visited classes, the lunch room, playground and chatted with students in the hallways over our first days back in school, I have marveled at students' excitement at being back and kind support and encouragement of one another. It was also curious to me as I wondered what our students were thinking during their … Continue reading It’s Friday of our students’ first full week since March 2020!
Knowing Students Well!
Today we officially celebrate the seventh day of school! Routines are beginning to emerge, social connections rekindled, and everyone is hard at work getting to know each other and building trusting relationships. As a new employee to FWSU, I have been impressed with the way new and returning students have been welcomed in our schools. … Continue reading Knowing Students Well!
Bringing Choice and Connection to GEMS Middle School
This year, the Middle School at GEMS is starting a new initiative to increase opportunities to build relationships and connections during our lunch and wellness time. Each week, students will have choices for their recess or wellness with supervised activities like the walking path, team games, yoga, or dance. Then lunchtimes for groups and clubs … Continue reading Bringing Choice and Connection to GEMS Middle School
GEMS 7th Grade Find Their Own Learning
On the first day of school, the 7th grade middle school students participated in a mini cycle with the GEMS Innovation Lab. This was the first class of three that students will have as an opportunity to introduce themselves to the innovative learning that is provided by Mr. Hadd and Mr. Clow. Wanting to give … Continue reading GEMS 7th Grade Find Their Own Learning
Best Day of the Year
Today was the first day of school at Franklin West Supervisory Union schools. Students at BFA-Fairfax, Fletcher Elementary, and Georgia Elementary and Middle School returned for five days of in-person instruction. My goal today was to visit every classroom at all of the FWSU schools. The day started GEMS for student drop off. Once students … Continue reading Best Day of the Year
It’s Been A Banner Spring For BFA Fairfax Athletic Teams
When the Vermont Principals Association made the final decision last April to cancel the 2020 spring athletic season due the global pandemic, it was a crushing blow to eager BFA Fairfax spring student-athletes. Even with the year off, however, our spring athletic teams have had stellar seasons, and have proven that they were able to … Continue reading It’s Been A Banner Spring For BFA Fairfax Athletic Teams
Memorable Music!
The Spanish 7/8 classes and band at GEMS collaborated to produce a cover of the Spanish pop song, “Loca” by Alvaro Soler. With the help of Chris Gribnau, the music teacher and Laura Mathieu, the Spanish teacher, students performed both the music and words to create a music video. The process took weeks and involved … Continue reading Memorable Music!
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