"Be an opener of doors for such as come after thee." - Ralph Waldo Emerson Each year we pause in May to celebrate and thank all of our hardworking teachers in the Franklin West Supervisory Union. Our teachers work with our communities most valued resource everyday - our children. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all that you do!
Thank you Lowe’s for Supporting STEM Education at GEMS!
The Lowe's store in South Burlington stands by its slogan, “Let’s Build Something Together”. When STEM Coach JoAnn Harvey recently asked for their help to “build” the STEM program at GEMS, Lowe’s generously donated over $300 in supplies. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education is a new emphasis at GEMS this year. Students in Grades 2-4 have not … Continue reading Thank you Lowe’s for Supporting STEM Education at GEMS!
GEMS Third Graders Create Designs to Catch the Wind
Target 1: Student Centered Learning - FWSU students will engage in personalized learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem-solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step - Highlight, create and model innovative learning opportunities that promote collaborative inquiry, problem-solving and creativity for students and staff. Students in Ms. Garrett's third grade class were recently given a design challenge to … Continue reading GEMS Third Graders Create Designs to Catch the Wind
GEMS Among Student Artists Featured at Statehouse
Target 4: Engaged Community Partners – FWSU staff and students will collaborate, innovate, create and conceptualize ideas and learning with local, regional, state, and global partners to make a difference in their community, state, and world. Action Step – Develop partnerships with global partners to carry out a project related to units of study. Every … Continue reading GEMS Among Student Artists Featured at Statehouse
GEMS Students Voice Suggestions for Changes to School Meal Program
Target 2: Leadership in a Student-Centered Learning Environment - FWSU will foster development of teacher and 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, and diverse resources. Whether it is a family … Continue reading GEMS Students Voice Suggestions for Changes to School Meal Program
GEMS Middle School Playwrights Weave Creative Drama
Recently GEMS 6th students worked hard to develop two dramatic productions as part of a playwright class. Both plays were skillfully written by students and then adapted for student performances. The class teaches students how to write plays and develop important skills such as speaking and performing before an audience, as well as the basics … Continue reading GEMS Middle School Playwrights Weave Creative Drama
GEMS Students Explore the Sound of Music
Target 1 - Student-Centered Learning: Students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step: Highlight, create and model innovative learning opportunities that promote collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creativity for students and staff. Georgia Elementary second grade students have learning about sound in "The Light Bulb Lab." STEM … Continue reading GEMS Students Explore the Sound of Music
Meet the School Board: New Member Kate Barnes Excited to be Involved in Georgia
We are continuing our blog series "Meet the School Board". Today's post features a Q&A with new Georgia School Board member Kate Barnes. Stay tuned for more and view earlier posts in this series here and here. Q: Can you tell us why you were interested in serving on the School Board? Kate: I wanted to serve on … Continue reading Meet the School Board: New Member Kate Barnes Excited to be Involved in Georgia
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