FRANKLIN WEST SUPERVISORY UNION is a great place for students to learn and thrive. Below are some recent facts about our schools and supervisory union that you may not have been aware of. FWSU is the first and only school to become an Apple Distinguished School in Vermont. There are approximately 50 schools per year nationwide who … Continue reading FWSU: A Great Place for Students to Learn and Thrive
Tis’ The Giving Season
Celebrating this season of giving... whether it be the personal touch of "hand made" crafts given to senior citizens... Raising money through bracelet sales to be given to the Georgia food shelf... Giving your best smile to make others feel happy... Sharing your musical gift for others to enjoy... Creating gifts that are meaningful and … Continue reading Tis’ The Giving Season
TODAY’S FWSU STORY: Celebrating Choice at GEMS
For Georgia Middle 7th and 8th graders, choice classes are designed to help meet student needs and state standards. These are opportunities to explore a variety of topics, provide choice in their education, discover new interests and lifelong learning skills. 7th and 8th grade students will be able to schedule their required classes such as art, gym, computer, health, … Continue reading TODAY’S FWSU STORY: Celebrating Choice at GEMS
Contents Extremely Imaginative at GEMS
This year, 13 GEMS middle school students accepted the NaNoWriMo challenge to participate in the Young Writers Program to create a novel. This is the eighth year GEMS has participated in this event. National Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo is an opportunity for young creative writers to complete an entire novel in 30 days with classmates … Continue reading Contents Extremely Imaginative at GEMS
At GEMS, Small Group Instruction Works!
For the school year 2015/2016, the Georgia Elementary School opted to pilot a new program and utilize their personnel differently to maximize the learning potential for all kindergarten students. Creating larger student class sizes, revamping teacher roles and responsibilities, collaborating with student outcomes in mind, and working exclusively as a functioning team for ALL students, … Continue reading At GEMS, Small Group Instruction Works!
At GEMS, All the World’s a Stage
Georgia Elementary School First Graders in Mrs. Dattilio’s class in conjunction with MJ Mitiguy, Enrichment Teacher, took to the stage to showcase their literary talents by using the Reader's Theater format. Reader's Theater is a dramatic presentation of a written work in a script form. Readers read from a "script" and reading parts are divided … Continue reading At GEMS, All the World’s a Stage
GEMS Learning Community Lends a Helping Hand
The GEMS community took time to gather and celebrate the generosity of our community right before our Thanksgiving break. During the 4 weeks of the annual Meals Marathon Food Drive, students and families donated 4,018 food items and $76 in cash contributions! The Food Drive team gave special recognition to Mr. Toof (6th Grade Teacher) and … Continue reading GEMS Learning Community Lends a Helping Hand
Making Meaning of Thanksgiving at GEMS
Thanksgiving is a time for reflection, appreciation, and a time to gather with families and friends to be grateful for everything we have. It is a time for laughter and enjoying one another’s company- a time to acknowledge and be mindful of the lives we live. To help students understand the importance of this holiday … Continue reading Making Meaning of Thanksgiving at GEMS
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