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 - Engage community partners in a focused collaborative inquiry process. Indicator of Success - Learning outcomes will be expanded … Continue reading Young Scientists Wow Parents at STEM Night!
All it takes is a tiny seed…to grow a giant tree!
What does it take to grow a giant tree? That is just one the questions that GEMS Pre-K students in Julie Johnson's classroom have been wondering as they began an exploration of seeds! The class read the book, "The Tiny Seed" by Eric Carle, which prompted many discussions with the children about how seeds grow … Continue reading All it takes is a tiny seed…to grow a giant tree!
STEM + Art = STEAM at GEMS
Target 1 – Student-Centered Learning. FWSU 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. Indicator of Success - Students and staff will apply existing knowledge to create original … Continue reading STEM + Art = STEAM at GEMS
BFA Fairfax Seeks Host Families for 4th Annual China Camp!
BFA Fairfax is excited to participate in its 4th annual Chinese Cultural Exchange Camp. This two-week program offers English language immersion for Chinese students and an amazing cultural education opportunity for BFA students and families. And we need your help! In order to make this program possible BFA must secure host families now for approximately … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Seeks Host Families for 4th Annual China Camp!
BFA Introduces Progress-Based Grading
Students in Math I are thinking differently about grades this year. They will be looking at their grades as a reflection of what they can do, and they will know exactly what else they need to do to be proficient in their class. BFA teachers have identified explicit learning targets in Math I, based on … Continue reading BFA Introduces Progress-Based Grading
GEMS Kindergarteners Discover Mind-Body Connection
Target 1 – Student-Centered Learning. FWSU 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. Indicator of Success - Students and staff will apply existing knowledge to create original works as a means of personal or group expression. GEMS Kindergarten students in … Continue reading GEMS Kindergarteners Discover Mind-Body Connection
BFA Educator Melinda Carpenter Named UVM Outstanding Teacher 2013
Don't miss yesterday's post in this two-part feature! October 16th marked the 33rd annual Outstanding Teacher Day. Each year University of Vermont honors exceptional educators around our state. Cindy Little (GEMS) and Melinda Carpenter (BFA) were recognized from FWSU. These fine educators exemplify the five standards for VT teachers - Learning, Professional Knowledge, Advocacy, Colleagueship, and Accountability. We are proud of … Continue reading BFA Educator Melinda Carpenter Named UVM Outstanding Teacher 2013
GEMS Educator Cindy Little Named UVM Outstanding Educator 2013
October 16th marked the 33rd annual Outstanding Teacher Day. Each year University of Vermont honors exceptional educators around our state. Cindy Little (GEMS) and Melinda Carpenter (BFA) were recognized from FWSU. These fine educators exemplify the five standards for VT teachers - Learning, Professional Knowledge, Advocacy, Colleagueship, and Accountability. We are proud of our 2013 Outstanding Teachers! Today … Continue reading GEMS Educator Cindy Little Named UVM Outstanding Educator 2013
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