Vermont’s Tooth Tutor program helps to ensure that every child has access to preventive, restorative and continuous care in a dental office. Schools choose to participate in the Tooth Tutor Program. A dental professional helps the school nurse update dental information in each child's school health file, assisting families who currently do not have a … Continue reading FWSU Maintains Healthy Smiles with the Tooth Tutor Program
BFA Elementary Spring Musical a Hit!
The BFA Fairfax Elementary School held two fantastic spring concerts this week. As always, the gym was standing-room-only. All students entertained families and friends with singing and dancing. In one year, Ms. Wolff has made an immediate and positive impact on our elementary music program. We are so pleased with the direction our school’s music program … Continue reading BFA Elementary Spring Musical a Hit!
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
BFA Students Leaders Take Action on Flint Water Crisis
When members of the Class of 2016 heard about the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, they were concerned and wanted to do something about it. The students reached out to Social Studies teacher Judy Stewart to develop a plan and take action. “This was an issue that sprung up in class. Several students wanted to … Continue reading BFA Students Leaders Take Action on Flint Water Crisis
GEMS 7th Graders Engage in Authentic Learning Experience
Students in Mr. Hardy’s 7th Grade Math Class were provided an authentic learning experience. Students were offered three projects to explore: Given the opportunity, how would you redesign our school’s cafeteria space to improve traffic flow and the overall atmosphere? What would you propose to do with the vacant space encompassed by our community walking path … Continue reading GEMS 7th Graders Engage in Authentic Learning Experience
BFA Science Students Return from Exchange in Puerto Rico
Students from BFA-Fairfax and Hartford HS recently returned from Puerto Rico. They were participating in the final stage of an inaugural program developed to share data and communicate science on a global scale. Students from several high schools in Puerto Rico had visited BFA and Hartford HS at the beginning of April. These students and … Continue reading BFA Science Students Return from Exchange in Puerto Rico
BFA Poetry & Short Story Students Deepen Learning of the Holocaust
During a four-week unit, Fred Griffin's students in his Poetry and Short Story class explored the complicated topic of the Holocaust. By researching primary resources, students gained a personal perspective of the pivotal events that took place during this significant historical event. Students then wrote original poems to reflect their understanding of their inquiries. Finally, … Continue reading BFA Poetry & Short Story Students Deepen Learning of the Holocaust
Professional Learning with Teachers Development Group
What does continuous improvement in math instruction look like? BFA High School teachers are perennially collaborating to find the “best practice” answers to this question. Last week, they began the first leg of a two-year learning journey with Teachers Development Group. Jensen Welch, Mark Ladue, Joe McSoley, Kelsey Fink, Natalie Coughlin, Principal John Tague, and … Continue reading Professional Learning with Teachers Development Group
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