Teacher evaluation at FWSU has been based on the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching for the past 8 years. It is a system used extensively throughout Vermont and the United States. The model evaluates teacher effectiveness in and out of the classroom. It has been a very good system. Two years ago the FWSU Board of Directors asked for a comprehensive review of our teacher evaluation … Continue reading FWSU Launches New Teacher Evaluation Committee
BFA Athletics Department Gets Director
As planned during last year's budget process, BFA Fairfax has formally enacted its administrative restructuring plan. Tom Walsh, formerly the Middle School Principal is now serving as BFA PK-8 Principal at BFA. Geri-Lyn Witalec, has moved from her position as the MS Guidance Counselor, to BFA PK-8 Assistant Principal and Athletic Director. Geri is fully committed … Continue reading BFA Athletics Department Gets Director
Nuts+Bolts: A Closer Look at School Policy
Have you ever wondered about the work of school boards? According to state law, policy development is one the primary functions of school boards. These written policies articulate the overall vision for the district, shaping the direction of the educational organization. They are an essential guide for local school officials as they carry out the … Continue reading Nuts+Bolts: A Closer Look at School Policy
Middle School Students Make GEMS’ Mission Personal
Georgia Elementary & Middle School has been guided by a Mission/Vision Beliefs Statement for years. Last year, the time had come for the staff to revisit the statement and have a discussion about what it is we believe. Teachers and staff proceeded to have a discussion and from that, a group of representative staff members … Continue reading Middle School Students Make GEMS’ Mission Personal
New Playground Comes to Fletcher Elementary
Thanks to a strong community effort led by parents in collaboration with school administration, a new playground is now installed at Fletcher Elementary School! The structure promises a fun and safe place for our students to play, and will last years to come. Our students and staff are tremendously grateful for all of the parents and members … Continue reading New Playground Comes to Fletcher Elementary
Ensuring the Success of Every Student
Georgia Elementary teachers spent two inservice days learning more about their incoming students than in previous years. Teachers reviewed previous years' assessments and were able review, ask questions, and plot each student's growth on a data wall. The data wall will provide an ongoing accurate picture of student growth and support needs, to provide appropriate educational opportunities for every student. Each … Continue reading Ensuring the Success of Every Student
Schools Welcome Voters for Primary Day Elections
Today is Primary Day in Vermont. This means that both GEMS and BFA schools are also serving as official polling places. All schools will be used for voting in November. Traditionally, primary-day voting is fairly light - that is not going to be the case for the general elections however. As a reminder, November 6th is a non-student day. This will be an Inservice … Continue reading Schools Welcome Voters for Primary Day Elections
Welcome Back Students!
The 2012-13 school year is officially underway! We are so excited to have all of our students back for another incredible year of learning!
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