We are very excited to announce a new FWSU Virtual Art Gallery displaying works by students, which is set to launch October 3rd! The idea was born when a GEMS sixth grader created a moving work commemorating 9/11, which was posted on our Facebook page. The positive feedback and interaction that emerged brought about the realization that a … Continue reading New Virtual Gallery to Display Student Artwork
Middle Schoolers Embrace Autumn Outdoor Learning
In the life of every school, there special activities and events that become embedded elements in the overall rhythm of our educational communities. These traditions uniquely reflect the interests of a collective group of students and staff. We are also reminded that learning can be fun and filled with joy. At BFA Middle School, students eagerly mark … Continue reading Middle Schoolers Embrace Autumn Outdoor Learning
FWSU Welcomes Digital Learning Specialist Angelique Fairbrother
Great coaches never impact the outcome of a game by sitting behind a desk all day. Great coaches are on the field where the game is being played" - Malachi Pancoast We would like to welcome Angelique Fairbrother to FWSU (@fwsutech) as our new Digital Learning Specialist. Angelique will work directly with each school in our supervisory union to provide … Continue reading FWSU Welcomes Digital Learning Specialist Angelique Fairbrother
Recognizing the Language of Behavior
“The process of learning requires not only hearing and applying, but also forgetting and then remembering again.” This quote by John Gray can be easily linked to Target 1-Student centered Learning and Target 4- Engaged Community Partners of the FWSU Action Plan: As a part of FWSU’s opening inservice events, paraprofessionals were provided with a half day learning … Continue reading Recognizing the Language of Behavior
New Playground Comes to Fletcher Elementary
Thanks to a strong community effort led by parents in collaboration with school administration, a new playground is now installed at Fletcher Elementary School! The structure promises a fun and safe place for our students to play, and will last years to come. Our students and staff are tremendously grateful for all of the parents and members … Continue reading New Playground Comes to Fletcher Elementary
Schools Welcome Voters for Primary Day Elections
Today is Primary Day in Vermont. This means that both GEMS and BFA schools are also serving as official polling places. All schools will be used for voting in November. Traditionally, primary-day voting is fairly light - that is not going to be the case for the general elections however. As a reminder, November 6th is a non-student day. This will be an Inservice … Continue reading Schools Welcome Voters for Primary Day Elections
Welcome Back Students!
The 2012-13 school year is officially underway! We are so excited to have all of our students back for another incredible year of learning!
A Little Bit of Thai
The positive energy was great yesterday at Fletcher Elementary's inservice after Melissa Sargent-Minor shared a traditional Thai string-tying ceremony called Bai Sri Su Kwan with faculty and staff. Melissa served as a FWSU Visiting Scholar this summer in Thailand sponsored by the UVM Asian Studies Program. The program enhances teachers' knowledge of Asian cultures and helps bring that information … Continue reading A Little Bit of Thai
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