Recently at Georgia Elementary & Middle School, puppeteer and GEMS alumni Sarah Frechette, along with artist Jason Thibodeaux conducted an artist-in-residency with 3rd & 4th graders. Sarah and Jason showed the students how to use light to manipulate depth and space by combining hand-cut shadow puppets with flashlights. This is a modern technique that creates … Continue reading The Art of Science at GEMS
BFA Students Spring into Action to Support Summer Reading
This week BFA Fairfax Elementary School students have been cleaning house - for change to donate to a coin drop! This coin drop is sponsored by the BFA Fairfax PTSA and each day students were asked to “Spring” into action! Each weekday has a theme: Every cent raised will enable the PTSA to purchase books for their “Every … Continue reading BFA Students Spring into Action to Support Summer Reading
BFA Elementary Drama Club Engages A Packed House in “The Reluctant Dragon”
The BFA Fairfax Elementary Drama program performed The Reluctant Dragon for a standing-room-only crowd on Thursday afternoon and evening. Our drama program continues to grow year after year. This year approximately thirty-five students participated in this production. Many thanks to all the adults that supported this fantastic learning opportunity for our students. The arts are … Continue reading BFA Elementary Drama Club Engages A Packed House in “The Reluctant Dragon”
BFA Fairfax Launches Ultimate Personalized Learning Opportunity: Tague’s Scoop Shoppe
Today BFA High School Principal John Tague opened up his brand-new Scoop Shoppe to many hungry customers...even though it was a bit of a(n April Fool’s) surprise to him. There are many inventive ice cream flavors to try! Tague’s Scoop Shoppe provides window service to its customers! Payment is then made to Carol Stanley at the … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Launches Ultimate Personalized Learning Opportunity: Tague’s Scoop Shoppe
Innovative Learning Opportunities: FWSU Recognized for Developing Global Partnerships
In March 2016 FWSU was selected as one of the first best global model schools and districts among candidates from 9 states in the U.S., 11 countries, 80 schools, and the partners of over 150 IVECA international programs. From the IVECA Website: Franklin West Supervisory Union school district in Vermont, USA, Charmsaem Elementary and Jeonmin High … Continue reading Innovative Learning Opportunities: FWSU Recognized for Developing Global Partnerships
BFA HS AP Students Debate Important Moment in History
Students in Joe Emery’s Advanced Placement US History (APUSH) participated in a debate to determine whether the United States’ use of an atomic bomb in Japan was “Justified” or “Unjustified”. Debates in AP US allow us to recognize our past triumphs and faults as a country and can help us give a more complete definition … Continue reading BFA HS AP Students Debate Important Moment in History
Students Take Action and Make a Difference at GEMS
At GEMS, students in the middle school have a continuous focus on giving back to our community of Georgia and to the larger global community. Students in the Service Learning class have taken action and made a difference in our world by working on a project that will benefit a group in need. Students have … Continue reading Students Take Action and Make a Difference at GEMS
FWSU Receives Bay and Paul Grant to Focus on Innovation and Global Partnerships
FWSU is excited again to announce the Bay and Paul Foundation has granted FWSU $60,000 to continue its work engaging our students with students and classrooms from around the world. In addition, our grant funding this year will also allow FWSU schools to begin building our capacity for global connections in innovation through the creation … Continue reading FWSU Receives Bay and Paul Grant to Focus on Innovation and Global Partnerships
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