In mid-March all FWSU teachers, along with all Vermont teachers, said good-bye to their students, not knowing it would be for the remainder of the school year. In record time, they adjusted the goals of learning to fit a new, remote landscape, which was unfamiliar territory for all. Their work has been nothing short of … Continue reading The FWSU Story: Learning Together, Learning Apart (Part 2)
The FWSU Story: Spring Break
This is not our typical April Break, but in these difficult times, taking a break to take care of ourselves and each other is really very important. We have opened many new pathways to engage and interact with each other to stay connected while apart. We appreciate all of you so much. Our educators, our … Continue reading The FWSU Story: Spring Break
The FWSU Story: We Miss you!
To all of our FWSU Students, We are really proud of you. We miss you. We care about you. We want you to be safe and healthy. We want you to keep learning. You are doing a great job. We are here for you! BFA Fairfax Misses You! Fletcher Elementary Misses You! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FgMLPEKdgA GEMS Misses You! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXiz6A4i664
The FWSU Blog: Georgia’s Got Talent!
On Thursday, February 13th, students, staff, and families gathered to admire, and be entertained by, the diverse student talent that walks our hallways. For the 28th Annual Celebration of Talent, GEMS students showcased their skills. Among them were dancers, singers, pianists, comedians, and instrumentalists.... a variety of talent that was fun to watch and extremely entertaining. Behind the scenes, students … Continue reading The FWSU Blog: Georgia’s Got Talent!
The FWSU Story: Global School Play Day – February 5, 2020
What if the whole world went on a playdate one day a year? That’s the idea behind Global School Play Day, an international movement to recognize and celebrate the value and importance of time for unstructured, screen-free play in our children’s lives. As explained in the Global School Play Day Press release, “In 2015, a … Continue reading The FWSU Story: Global School Play Day – February 5, 2020
The FWSU Story: Early Release Days – What do the staff do on those afternoons?
This school year, as a supervisory Union, FWSU’s calendar includes three Early Release Days. One in October, this past Monday - January 20, and a third on March 25. Each of these days allow professional staff time to work together throughout the district in order to build capacity and opportunities for student learning and growth. … Continue reading The FWSU Story: Early Release Days – What do the staff do on those afternoons?
The FWSU Story: The Pulsera Project at GEMS and BFA
“By sharing art, knowledge and ideas across cultural lines, we can create a more ethical and colorful world.” - Pulsera Project BFA Fairfax High School Spanish students selling items in the school lobby As part of The Pulsera Project, BFA Fairfax High School and GEMS 7/8 Spanish classes participated in sales of fair-trade goods in … Continue reading The FWSU Story: The Pulsera Project at GEMS and BFA
The FWSU Story: Building Responsible and Involved Citizenship through Restorative Practices
As GEMS works on clearly articulating our Transferable Skill Proficiencies this year, an area of focus has been on the Transferable Skill: Responsible and Involved Citizenship, particularly through the indicator of “students take responsibility for personal decisions and actions”. This is a hefty skill that many young adolescents need support, feedback, and structures to know … Continue reading The FWSU Story: Building Responsible and Involved Citizenship through Restorative Practices
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