On Monday after school, twenty middle school students began a new club designed to allow students to further learn about coding. The club will teach students how to create games, design animation, and other interactive applications. Students will use design thinking and logic to translate ideas into working applications. The Coding Club will allow students … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Middle School Launches Coding Club!
The Grand Slam: An Interview with Grade 8 BFA Language Arts Teacher, Emily Wills
On December 22, I was fortunate to attend the BFA Middle School Poetry Slam organized by writing consultant and Vermont poet, Geof Hewitt and teacher Emily Wills. According to the Urban Dictionary, "a Poetry Slam is a competitive event in which poets perform their work and are judged by members of the audience. Everyone who … Continue reading The Grand Slam: An Interview with Grade 8 BFA Language Arts Teacher, Emily Wills
BFA Goes to Montreal
Last week, students in Fred Griffin’s classes embarked on a “Cross Cultural Adventure in Montreal”. Students used their iPads to digitally document their day with the goal of creating a short film about their experience when they returned. Upon arrival in Montreal, students explored the city in groups of 4 or 5 students with one chaperone. … Continue reading BFA Goes to Montreal
GEMS 7/8 Graders Pilot Elementary Spanish Program
This year our 7/8th grade students studying Spanish will sign up to teach a Kindergarten six week session. From January through February, two classes will take place from 12:30-1pm on Fridays. One set of students will teach in Mrs. Tougas's class and another will work with Mrs. Heth's students. After the February break, two new sessions will begin - this … Continue reading GEMS 7/8 Graders Pilot Elementary Spanish Program
BFA Learners Become Leaders Using Code
Based upon student interest, Principal Tom Walsh approved two middle school students to pursue personalized learning for coding with Rhonda Siemons, Technology Integrationist at BFA. Students agreed to spend their team time to meet weekly to learn about coding. During their initial group meetings, both members elected to set a goal of sharing what they … Continue reading BFA Learners Become Leaders Using Code
FWSU: A Great Place for Students to Learn and Thrive
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
Co-Curriculars the “BFA Way”
As Athletic Director of BFA Fairfax I am immensely proud of the number of our students participating in various co-curricular offerings. Over the course of a school year, most middle and high schools would be pleased to report that approximately 40% of their school’s student body participates in a co-curricular offering of some sort. At … Continue reading Co-Curriculars the “BFA Way”
A Year in Review at Fletcher: Eight Pictures, One Action Plan
The Fletcher Elementary School brought an exciting calendar year to a close before the holiday break. Below, are eight photographs that represent just a few of the exciting ways in which the Fletcher School community worked toward meeting the FWSU Action Plan during 2015. There are a total of eight pictures, two for each of … Continue reading A Year in Review at Fletcher: Eight Pictures, One Action Plan
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