The FWSU Story

This year has certainly been a change in the roles and responsibilities we have ALL taken on in our work to keep our community safe. The dedication and effort has been admirable as we witness these safe practices and behaviors daily.  Our students and staff, along with families, have been modeling wise choices and everyone's contribution makes a difference.  Among … Continue reading THANK YOU to all of our dedicated bus drivers and safety monitors!

According to the Jump Into Writing! site: Jump Into Writing is “a new student-inspired, teacher-friendly curriculum that helps teachers apply the everyday skills they’ve already developed as classroom leaders toward establishing a writing workshop in their classrooms.” “Jump Into Writing! supports teachers with lessons that are easy to manage,a logical sequence of routines,a practical, accessible … Continue reading Big Four Focus Feature: Writing in the Elementary Grades

Last week, we were notified that four members of the senior class will be honored as part of the Vermont Presidential Scholars Program. The Vermont Presidential Scholars Program recognizes students for academic success, artistic and technical excellence, community service, and leadership. Across the entire state, 10 male students and 10 female students are selected based … Continue reading BFA Presidential Scholars

This year, in their Unified Arts classes, students have been collaborating on an integrated arts project. Students were charged with the task of creating a sensory walk that mimics the sounds and imagery of a storm. This project took place in their music, art and guidance classes. In music class, students identified all of the … Continue reading Storm Walk: An Integrated Arts Project at Fletcher Elementary School

I continue to be impressed with faculty and staff members at all three of the schools within the Franklin West Supervisory Union.  Recently I participated in a virtual quarterly data meeting with Karen Lehning, MJ Mitiguy, Haley Christie, and Lauralee Wilson from GEMS to hear about the important work that is happening in the area … Continue reading A Belief in What is Possible

Even during a pandemic we remember that giving is essential to our survival as a community. Each year, we have a dedicated crew at BFA who help to organize a Thanksgiving Food Drive to provide meals to area families in need.  With all that has impacted our families during this pandemic, the needs this year … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season for Giving Thanks and Generosity

GEMS TV started 3 years ago in 2017 as a a powerful communication tool to showcase and share the innovative work of GEMS students and Staff. You can click here to see the original blog post when GEMS TV was launched. In the following year, GEMS TV evolved into GEMS TV Express, a weekly newscast … Continue reading Continuing GEMS TV Express in a Hybrid Learning Environment

The Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, is attributed with the saying “change is the only constant in life.” While changes are almost always constant, particularly in this year, there are two other constants within our school: creativity and curiosity. Health and safety guidelines and routines keep our students and staff safely spaced throughout their day at Georgia … Continue reading Creative Efforts Keep Students Intrigued at Georgia Middle School