Target 2 – Leadership in a Student Centered Learning Environment. FWSU will foster development of teacher & student leaders who provide innovative opportunities for local and global student-centered learning.Action Step – Ensure students and staff take an active role shaping their learning using rich, authentic questions, problems they identify, & diverse resources.Indicator of Success – Teachers embrace role of coach, facilitator and co-learner … Continue reading FWSU Welcomes 2015 Class of New Teachers
Congratulations to our Retiring Educators!
As the school year comes to a close, we want to extend our sincere thanks to our retiring educators who have made a difference in the lives of countless students and colleagues in our communities over many years. MARY LYNN RIGGS - Director of Curriculum, FWSU KEVIN HEBERT - English Teacher, BFA Fairfax JOHN MAHONEY - Middle … Continue reading Congratulations to our Retiring Educators!
GEMS Spanish Class Visits Montreal
Target 3. Flexible Learning Environments – FWSU will maximize flexible learning environments by redefining the school day, promoting learning experiences that extend beyond the school classroom, and fostering creativity, innovation and differentiated learning opportunities for all. Action Step – (1) Provide students with access to content, resources and methods for learning beyond the school day … Continue reading GEMS Spanish Class Visits Montreal
Thank You Mary Lynn Riggs
Next year a familiar face in Franklin West will no longer be making on an impact on the teaching and learning of all of our students, teachers, and principals. Mary Lynn Riggs is retiring her position after serving as Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment at FWSU for the past 8 years. Mary Lynn's career … Continue reading Thank You Mary Lynn Riggs
GEMS 5th Graders Meet Their New Teacher, Mrs. Young!
Target 3 – Flexible Learning Environments. FWSU will maximize flexible learning environments by redefining the school day, promoting learning experiences that extend beyond the school classroom, and fostering creativity, innovation, and differentiated learning opportunities for all. Action Step – Develop opportunities for students to collaborate, innovate, create and conceptualize in all learning settings. Indicator of Success - Students are engaged … Continue reading GEMS 5th Graders Meet Their New Teacher, Mrs. Young!
GEMS 6th Graders Create Fun Interactive Drawings
GEMS 6th graders created interactive drawings using their iPads. Students made were challenged to design traditional drawings that would interact with their body in some way. Fun!
GEMS 6th Graders Take Virtual Field Trip
GEMS 6th Grade students attended a field trip recently without taking a step outside of the classroom. This wasn't just any field trip; it involved the president of the United States of America. Discovery Education hosted a free virtual field trip for students across the country where students submitted questions via email or twitter for the President to answer. President Obama touched … Continue reading GEMS 6th Graders Take Virtual Field Trip
GEMS First Grade Author Takes Center Stage
Flexible Learning Environments: Teachers will promote learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom while fostering creativity, innovation, and differentiated learning opportunities. Action Steps: Provide students with methods for learning beyond the classroom and school walls. Indicator of Success -Students are engaged in answering authentic questions and solving problems in collaborative settings. Congratulations to Alex Courtois … Continue reading GEMS First Grade Author Takes Center Stage
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