There is something magical about taking students outdoors to experience nature. What do you see, hear, smell, and feel? Outdoor learning opportunities provide students with hands-on kinesthetic approaches to learning that are exciting and meaningful. Being able to touch, see, and understand natural concepts helps solidify knowledge of how our world works. Outdoor learning at … Continue reading GEMS Takes Learning Outside!
GEMS Students Challenged to Develop Highly-Effective Habits for Best Year Ever
This year’s incoming sixth-grade students were introduced to the “Best Year Ever Challenge.” Given the challenge of creating the best year ever, students are learning how to create and maintain an ideal community at school. Students will be learning throughout the year how to implement Seven Habits of Highly Effective People into their individual lives with … Continue reading GEMS Students Challenged to Develop Highly-Effective Habits for Best Year Ever
Georgia’s Annual Fall Fest 2016 a Success!
It was another successful year for the Georgia Fall Fest! The weather held off and our community/school had a wonderful day with a variety of activities for all ages. The event is held annually and planned by members of the school and community. Many individuals meet throughout the year to discuss and plan for the … Continue reading Georgia’s Annual Fall Fest 2016 a Success!
GEMS Innovation Lab Takes Shape
Today's FWSU STORY features a guest post by Eric Hadd: In the past 2 weeks, our space has really transformed from what it was, a dated Computer Lab, to what it will be, a modern Innovation Lab! Sections of wall were removed to create a single larger space. The end result will be part computer lab, … Continue reading GEMS Innovation Lab Takes Shape
GEMS Introduces PBIS
What is PBIS? Vermont Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (VTPBiS) is a State-wide effort designed to help school teams form a proactive, school-wide, systems approach to improving social and academic competence for all students. Schools in Vermont are engaged in using a formal system of positive behavioral supports in their schools. Involved schools who implement PBIS … Continue reading GEMS Introduces PBIS
Advisory Groups Foster Student Success at GEMS
This school year GEMS has re-introduced Advisory Groups for its 7th & 8th graders. Every middle school student needs an adult who knows him or her well and is in a position to give individual attention. Why Have an Advisory Group? Middle schools exist not simply to provide academic work in the core subjects. They are responsible … Continue reading Advisory Groups Foster Student Success at GEMS
GEMS First Grader’s Demonstrate Community Collaboration
FWSU students play an important role in the relationship of learning and teaching. They are valued for their prior knowledge, skills, talents, interests, and cultural points of view. First grade students in Mrs. Dattilio’s Georgia Elementary School’s classroom recently engaged in a performance of the folk tale “Stone Soup.” Some travelers come to a village, carrying … Continue reading GEMS First Grader’s Demonstrate Community Collaboration
GEMS Students Dare to Dream
“To accomplish great things we must first dream, then visualize, then plan…believe…act.” Students at Georgia Elementary Middle School have been asked to “Dare to Dream.” This experience helps to boost self-esteem and provide positive role models for children in elementary and middle school. Students talk about how they can Achieve, Believe and Conceive their dreams … Continue reading GEMS Students Dare to Dream
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