On January 25, 1925, Dr. Curtis Welch, the lone physician in Nome, Alaska, sent a desperate radio signal across the frozen tundra. There had been an outbreak of Diphtheria, an extremely contagious disease affecting the throat and lungs. Many of Nome's residents were very ill with what Dr. Welch had previously believed to be lesser … Continue reading Fletcher Students Learn History Through Sled Dogs
BFA Fairfax Has Gold Medal Day at the Vermont Special Olympics Winter Games
On Friday, March 4th, the BFA Fairfax Unified Snowshoe team traveled to Suicide Six Resort in Woodstock, Vermont for the annual Vermont Special Olympics Winter Games. Formed six years ago, the 2016 BFA Fairfax Unified Snowshoe team consisted of 25 athletes and partners from our elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as six faculty … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Has Gold Medal Day at the Vermont Special Olympics Winter Games
Fletcher Teachers Boost Family Relationships and Model Personalized Learning
In an effort to increase relationships with families, teachers in Fletcher are spending several weeks researching and designing strategies and systems that promote a strong sense of family engagement, communication and belonging within the school. Using data from a variety of sources, staff members identified the need to focus attention on strengthening relationships with families … Continue reading Fletcher Teachers Boost Family Relationships and Model Personalized Learning
Student Scholars at GEMS
In February, a group of student athletes, part of the Athletic Leadership Council, from South Burlington High School (dressed in their school colors) came to GEMS and spent some time in kindergarten and first grade classrooms. Annika Nielsen, a GEMS graduate, and now a South Burlington High School student (and athlete) organized this group’s visit. … Continue reading Student Scholars at GEMS
GEMS Students Experience Cultures in Vermont and Beyond
Our Cultural Similarities and Differences unit began with a look at our own culture here in Vermont. Students were asked to choose a partner to work with and a country to research. For the next month-and-a-half, students read everything they could about their country. Mrs. Rider and the resources from the library were a lot … Continue reading GEMS Students Experience Cultures in Vermont and Beyond
Don’t Miss the First-Annual “BFA’s Got Talent!” Show
Also, the first annual talent show, BFA ‘s Got Talent! will occur on Saturday, March 12 in the Richard Brown Memorial Gym. There will be two shows, one at 2:00 pm for student performances from grades K-5 and a second show at 7:00 pm for student performances from grades 6-12. All funds raised from this event … Continue reading Don’t Miss the First-Annual “BFA’s Got Talent!” Show
Thanks for Supporting Our Schools!
Thank you for supporting our students and staff members this past Tuesday by voting to pass our school budgets! The budgets allows us to continue to provide innovative educational opportunities to prepare students for a rapidly changing world. The education model that we all experienced in school will not meet the current needs of today’s students. … Continue reading Thanks for Supporting Our Schools!
GEMS Supports Community with Empty Bowls Project
Georgia students made ceramic bowls to donate to the Empty Bowls Project in St. Albans. The sale of the bowls benefit Martha's Kitchen, a local food kitchen that serves up healthy food to those in need of a meal. The benefit will take place on March 5th at Martha's Kitchen. Learning how to be of … Continue reading GEMS Supports Community with Empty Bowls Project
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