Everyone processes information in different ways and has different sensory needs. As adults, we have all developed ways to meet our own sensory needs. This may look like going for a drink of water after sitting for awhile, using a standing desk, or chewing gum. Children are the same as us; however, they have not … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: How Sensory Breaks Get Our Bodies “Just Right” for Learning
THE FWSU STORY: Global Education in FWSU, Part 2
In early March, we posted a story on Schools that Make a Difference. Stacey Sullivan, a third-grade teacher at Georgia Elementary Middle School, is one of the participants in this global learning exchange offered though CVEDC. This post is the second in a series of three blogs that we are republishing with Stacey's permission (read … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Global Education in FWSU, Part 2
THE FWSU STORY: Taking Learning Outside with GPS Technology
As part of the Friends Of Fletcher Elementary (FOFE) after-school program, a group of 15 students in grades 3-6 are participating in geocaching activities once a week. The group began their learning adventure by first learning about geocaching. Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor adventure. Students are learning to use GPS devices to navigate to hidden containers called geocaches. It … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Taking Learning Outside with GPS Technology
BFA Fairfax Celebrates Music In Our Schools Month
As winter turns to spring, the BFA Fairfax community looks forward melting snow, spring sports, and maple sugaring. However, another popular event also marks this important time period during the school year. Every March, schools across the country celebrate Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM). MIOSM is an annual celebration during the month of March … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Celebrates Music In Our Schools Month
THE FWSU STORY: Day 127
Deep into March, our students anxiously anticipate the warmth of spring in Vermont (mud season!). Day 127 of 178 student days in our calendar is just another day in the life of our schools... Students and teachers use time throughout the day to interact with each other and engage in discovery. You never quite know what … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Day 127
THE FWSU STORY: Global Education in FWSU, Part 1
A few weeks ago, we posted a story on schools that make a difference. GEMS third grade teacher, Stacey Sullivan, was a participant in this global learning exchange offered though CVEDC. Stacey's interest and background in global education make her an ideal "thought partner" for her colleagues. As part of her graduate program, she traveled to Finland … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Global Education in FWSU, Part 1
THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Students Take the Lead to Feed Community
Kindergarten students in Mrs. Blackman's class at the Fletcher Elementary School lead a school-wide food drive recently. Initially, students had planned to each bring 100 pennies to school to celebrate the 100th day of school. The pennies were to be donated to charity. However, after discussing community needs, the students initiated a school-wide food drive … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Students Take the Lead to Feed Community
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Embraces Leadership Restructure
Eighteen years ago I was offered the opportunity to transition from being a special educator in Milton to a school administrator at BFA Fairfax. To this day, it remains one of the best decisions I have made in my professional career. BFA Fairfax has provided me every opportunity to learn, grow, and make a positive … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Embraces Leadership Restructure
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