Recently, all of the 2nd grade classes took on a project to map a local Georgia community resource: Deer Brook Recreational Path. This 44 acre forest and wetland is a Russell Greene Natural area located off Route 104A. After learning about the land formations and environmental factors, the students took a field trip to recreational path … Continue reading GEMS 2nd Graders Seek & Make Local Connection to Community
GEMS Students “Bake for Good”
GEMS was selected to host a King Arthur Flour ‘Bake for Good’ program on May 17th. All 5th, 6th, 7th graders and some 8th graders attended the assembly where a King Arthur Flour instructor Amy Driscoll, taught students how to bake a two-loaf-yield bread recipe. At the end of the day, a complementary tote bag … Continue reading GEMS Students “Bake for Good”
Fletcher Students Combine Learning and Fun at New England Aquarium
An adventure to the New England Aquarium, in Boston, on June 13th, combined both a celebration of several years together and new academic learning for Fletcher's sixth graders. The class selected two year-end events to culminate their time at the Fletcher School: the Boston trip and an overnight lock-in at the school scheduled for next … Continue reading Fletcher Students Combine Learning and Fun at New England Aquarium
#TBT: Over Communicate Part IV
It has been 3 years and nearly 700 posts since we officially launched The FWSU Story (blog) where we've been highlighting learning every school day and believing in what is possible. Our goal has been to “over communicate” with students, parents, staff, school board members. and community members providing a vital link to the great teaching and learning happening in … Continue reading #TBT: Over Communicate Part IV
7th Grade Students Attend ROOTS at Champlain College
Recently, a group of 7th grade students from Georgia Middle School and BFA Fairfax participated in a day of learning and fun with science and technology sponsored by Champlain College. ROOTS (Reaching Out On Technology & Science) was an event held to spark interest in Science & Technology among middle school students with an emphasis … Continue reading 7th Grade Students Attend ROOTS at Champlain College
FWSU Maintains Healthy Smiles with the Tooth Tutor Program
Vermont’s Tooth Tutor program helps to ensure that every child has access to preventive, restorative and continuous care in a dental office. Schools choose to participate in the Tooth Tutor Program. A dental professional helps the school nurse update dental information in each child's school health file, assisting families who currently do not have a … Continue reading FWSU Maintains Healthy Smiles with the Tooth Tutor Program
Professional Learning with Teachers Development Group
What does continuous improvement in math instruction look like? BFA High School teachers are perennially collaborating to find the “best practice” answers to this question. Last week, they began the first leg of a two-year learning journey with Teachers Development Group. Jensen Welch, Mark Ladue, Joe McSoley, Kelsey Fink, Natalie Coughlin, Principal John Tague, and … Continue reading Professional Learning with Teachers Development Group
Finalists Selected for FWSU Director of Support Services
Franklin West Supervisory Union is happy to announce that two candidates have been selected as finalists for the Director of Support Services. Both candidates were selected in a thorough search/application process over the last several weeks.The two finalists will be interviewed by a team comprised of teachers, administrators, parents, staff and FWSU Board members. The search team will also … Continue reading Finalists Selected for FWSU Director of Support Services
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