In an effort to expand the focus in our schools on Global Education, Stacey Sullivan (GEMS), JoAnn Harvey (GEMS), Pam Farmer (GEMS), Denette Locke (FES), and Melinda Carpenter (BFA) are representing their schools as part of an FWSU Team, along with Curriculum Director Linda Keating, at the first “Thought Partner” series. This series is offered … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Building Global Citizenship: Schools That Make a Difference
THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Maker Space Ignites Learning
The Next Generation of Science Standards (NGSS) outlines eight practices that are essential for all students to learn. Included in those practices is the ability to obtain, evaluate, and communicate information. The advancement of science depends on scientists clearly and persuasively communicating findings with others. A significant practice of science is thus to present ideas … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Maker Space Ignites Learning
THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Graduate Caleb Aiosa-Perrin Finds Comfort in an Accepting Community
For 18-year-old BFA-Fairfax senior Caleb Aiosa-Perrin, teaching acceptance through leadership is one way he plans to change the world. Aiosa-Perrin attended Fletcher Elementary for kindergarten through sixth grade. He recalls fondly the more active parts of elementary school, like snowboarding trips to Smuggler’s Notch. “When I first started I wasn’t the strongest snowboarder,” Aiosa-Perrin said. … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Graduate Caleb Aiosa-Perrin Finds Comfort in an Accepting Community
THE FWSU STORY: P21 Recognizes FWSU for Exemplary 21st Century Learning Practices
Last week Principal Frank Calano (GEMS) and Superintendent Ned Kirsch traveled to Washington D.C. to attend an award celebration where FWSU was named Vermont’s first P21 Exemplar Program. The mission of Partnership for 21st Century Learning is to serve as a catalyst by building collaborative partnerships among education, business, community, and government leaders so that … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: P21 Recognizes FWSU for Exemplary 21st Century Learning Practices
THE FWSU STORY: Innovation with Lego Mindstorm EV3’s
BFA Fairfax 5th-Grade Science Teacher Sandy Brown, along with the support of Technology Integrationist Rhonda Siemons, are collaborating to integrate STEM into the classroom. By integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) into learning, students develop computational thinking skills such as critical thinking and are able to make gains in science and literacy. These important skillsets … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Innovation with Lego Mindstorm EV3’s
THE FWSU STORY: At BFA Fairfax High School, Student Voice has the Power to Impact the Perceptions of Others
As BFA Fairfax High School continues to move forward with all components of Vermont's Act 77, the role that Up for Learning's YATST (Youth and Adults Transforming Schools Together) initiative is playing in our high school transformation continues to be a strong example of how important the role of student voice is in the change process. … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: At BFA Fairfax High School, Student Voice has the Power to Impact the Perceptions of Others
THE FWSU STORY: It’s Time to Take the Plunge!
The Penguin Plunge is Special Olympics Vermont's largest annual fundraising effort with events in Burlington and at Stratton Mountain. Last year individual BFA Fairfax members joined forces to create a truly amazing Penguin Plunge team. Together, the 16 team members raised just under $4,500 for Special Olympics Vermont! Their fundraising efforts provide year-round sports training and athletic … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: It’s Time to Take the Plunge!
THE FWSU STORY: GEMS Celebrates Culture
Our January school assembly at Georgia Elementary celebrated the different cultures and ethnicity that make up our school community. Conversations in classrooms blossomed over to a school wide celebration to honor and celebrate who we are. To begin our morning meeting (Pk-4 students and staff), adults and students modeled the different greetings to one another … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: GEMS Celebrates Culture
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