All the Places to Love by Patricia MacLachlan For the 2021-2022 school year Fletcher Elementary has welcomed several new teachers. What you may not realize is our student enrollment which was 93 at the beginning of last school year is up to 116! This is great news for a small Vermont school! We are so … Continue reading All the Places to Love at Fletcher Elementary
Reconnecting
I write this blog sitting at my 4 year old’s soccer practice. Is she here for soccer skills and to be the next Megan Rapinoe or Mia Hamm? Nope, not even for one second. It’s about the connection. She's here because of the joy of being around others. The fun, the high energy, and most … Continue reading Reconnecting
The Beauty of Outdoor Learning
There is something magical about taking students outdoors to experience nature. What do you see? What do you hear? What do you smell? And what do you feel? An approach to learning that stimulates your senses and connects you to our world! It’s an environment that is restful, relaxing and thought provoking. A setting that … Continue reading The Beauty of Outdoor Learning
FALL CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FULLY BACK IN ACTION AT BFA FAIRFAX
Students, staff, families, and our school community could never have known that the Fall of 2019 would be the last time for nearly two years that BFA Fairfax athletic teams and drama ensembles would participate in a traditional way. Fast forward to September 2021, and we are now experiencing the benefits of the patience, perseverance, … Continue reading FALL CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FULLY BACK IN ACTION AT BFA FAIRFAX
Welcome Sheriff Karry Andileigh
Sheriff Karry Andeligh, School Resource Officer (SRO) BFA Fairfax is excited to introduce and welcome Sheriff Karry Andeligh to our school community. We are extremely fortunate to have her serving as our School Resource Officer (SRO) this school year. Sheriff Andileigh is an outstanding role model and a valuable resource for our students, staff, and … Continue reading Welcome Sheriff Karry Andileigh
It’s Friday of our students’ first full week since March 2020!
As I’ve visited classes, the lunch room, playground and chatted with students in the hallways over our first days back in school, I have marveled at students' excitement at being back and kind support and encouragement of one another. It was also curious to me as I wondered what our students were thinking during their … Continue reading It’s Friday of our students’ first full week since March 2020!
Knowing Students Well!
Today we officially celebrate the seventh day of school! Routines are beginning to emerge, social connections rekindled, and everyone is hard at work getting to know each other and building trusting relationships. As a new employee to FWSU, I have been impressed with the way new and returning students have been welcomed in our schools. … Continue reading Knowing Students Well!
Bringing Choice and Connection to GEMS Middle School
This year, the Middle School at GEMS is starting a new initiative to increase opportunities to build relationships and connections during our lunch and wellness time. Each week, students will have choices for their recess or wellness with supervised activities like the walking path, team games, yoga, or dance. Then lunchtimes for groups and clubs … Continue reading Bringing Choice and Connection to GEMS Middle School
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