What is a Maker Faire? A Maker Faire is an opportunity for discussion, expression, creativity, and FUN! The expression on the faces of both adults and children show it all. On a February school night, the GEMS cafeteria was elbow-to-elbow as parents, children, and students attended the maker event with enthusiasm and excitement. Everyone had the opportunity to create, … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Georgia Students Present Maker Faire
THE FWSU STORY: GEMS Students Shape Future of Technology in their School
As our district continues to collaborate and study what tech devices will best meet the needs of students in future years, we have come to the conclusion that it is imperative to hear from students and let them express themselves from their perspective. Diverse groups representing the student body were formed from various grade levels in … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: GEMS Students Shape Future of Technology in their School
THE FWSU STORY: GEMS Students Celebrate Olympic Learning
Olympians can be great models for young students. Many of our elementary classrooms have been closely following the Winter Olympics in 2018. The excitement of daily medal counts and the different countries represented have consumed many morning meeting discussions. As part of the celebration of the 2018 Winter Olympics, students in STEM class at GEMS … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: GEMS Students Celebrate Olympic Learning
THE FWSU STORY: Georgia Students Step into their Future
In the middle of January, all seventh and eighth-grade students participated in Step into Your Future at Georgia. The purpose of this program is to engage our middle school students to begin discussing their futures in high school and beyond. These discussions give students information about how the choices people make expand or restrict future opportunities. … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Georgia Students Step into their Future
THE FWSU STORY: Georgia Elementary Students Sharpen Communication Skills
Georgia Elementary students have been participating in a "mix it up" lunch day, monthly, and plan to continue for the rest of this school year. Upon entering the cafeteria students draw an index card with a number which designates a table they need to eat at on that given day. At that table is a … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Georgia Elementary Students Sharpen Communication Skills
THE FWSU STORY: Students Design Solutions to Water Bottle Waste Problem
For the seventh grade Project Based Learning class, the students and teacher, Mrs. O’Brien, talked about ways of reducing waste and that one of the big things is water bottles that go into landfills and litter our roadways. Team building activities that centered on our environment were done the first week. The next couple of … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Students Design Solutions to Water Bottle Waste Problem
THE FWSU STORY: GEMS Paraprofessionals Support All Learners
Recently, Georgia Elementary School paraprofessionals participated in an after-school professional development opportunity to better understand and serve students in their daily responsibilities. Training, provided by Beth Peloquin and the VT Agency of Education, focused on Early MTSS approaches (multi-tiered system of supports) which align with PBIS (positive behavior interventions and supports) practices that are implemented … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: GEMS Paraprofessionals Support All Learners
THE FWSU STORY: Challenging Students to Become the Next Great Lego Designer
Sixth-graders at GEMS have been inspired this holiday season to discuss and discover what makes a good Lego kit. They were then given the challenge to become the Next Great Lego Designer. Students brainstormed what makes a good designer and quickly went to work. The class began by creating a Lego structure with 100 or … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Challenging Students to Become the Next Great Lego Designer
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