Last month, the Collins-Perley Sports Complex hosted the annual Franklin County School Art Show. Students from BFA Fairfax, Fletcher, and Georgia Elementary and Middle School were represented as well as many other schools from our neighboring communities. Art teachers presented selected artwork to showcase their students' accomplishments over the past school year. On May 15th, … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Young FWSU Artists Featured in Franklin County Art Show
THE FWSU STORY: Young Children at GEMS Make Meaning Through Discovery
Children learn best through play and this works very well when you teach a concept such as patterns. As they enjoy activities involving patterning, young learners understand that the sequencing of such items allows for making predictions about what comes next. Learning about patterns in the early years of education is an important developmental milestone … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Young Children at GEMS Make Meaning Through Discovery
THE FWSU STORY: GEMS Spanish Class Explores Artistic Expression at Dartmouth College
The students in the Advanced Spanish class at Georgia Elementary Middle School recently took a field trip to Dartmouth College. The students toured the basement of the Baker-Berry Library where a famous mural is tucked away. This 24-panel mural is a “fresco” style piece of art entitled The Epic of American Civilization. It covers 3,200 feet and … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: GEMS Spanish Class Explores Artistic Expression at Dartmouth College
THE FWSU STORY: New Assessment Measures Physical Fitness at GEMS
The Vermont Agency of Education has made some changes in the state assessment system this year in accordance with the Federal “Every Student Succeeds Act” (ESSA). One such change is the implementation of Physical Education assessments in targeted elementary, middle, and high school grades. The Vermont Agency of Education has selected FitnessGram to serve as … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: New Assessment Measures Physical Fitness at GEMS
THE FWSU STORY: GEMS Students to Create Projects in New Outdoor Woodworking Center
With generous funding from the Georgia Elementary Middle School PTCO, the first-grade team was able to purchase tools and other supplies to create a woodworking center. Our center is now complete with safety glasses, aprons, gloves, hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, a saw and miter box, levels, measuring tapes, and speed squares. Eighth-grade teacher Brad King and … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: GEMS Students to Create Projects in New Outdoor Woodworking Center
THE FWSU STORY: Moving Innovation Forward
Get better every day. Sounds simple and it is something FWSU strives to do. So how do we do it? There are many ways that we try to improve our system overall to make it more responsive to family and students. And also to make our schools as innovative as possible. One of biggest drivers … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Moving Innovation Forward
THE FWSU STORY: When a Keychain Is Not Just a Keychain
Three years ago when planning how to integrate innovation spaces into FWSU schools, we explored the emerging technology of 3D printing. At that time, many schools seemed to be using the technology to print everyday objects, like keychains. Although this was new and trendy, the leadership team agreed we wanted more: our 3D printing experiences … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: When a Keychain Is Not Just a Keychain
THE FWSU STORY: GEMS Students Learn Transferrable Skills with Team U-Topia
Vermont has set a very high bar for student achievement with Transferable Skills. Every student must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas. Clear and Effective Communication Self Direction Creative and Practical Problem Solving Responsible and Involved Citizenship Informed and Integrative Thinking One way GEMS is helping students learn transferable skills is through Team U-Topia. Every Monday … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: GEMS Students Learn Transferrable Skills with Team U-Topia
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