Fletcher Elementary is one of 20 schools nationwide to receive the 2019 Champion Creatively Alive Children Grant from Crayola and the National Association of Elementary School Principals. The grant provides $2500 cash to support the arts and $1000 worth of Crayola art supplies. “This grant affirms Fletcher’s dedication to being on the cutting edge of … Continue reading The FWSU Story: Crayola Grant Helps Fletcher Students Get Creative
The FWSU Story: What is Proficiency Based Learning at BFA?
Last week, I sat in the lobby during high school parent conferences and answered questions about BFA’s Proficiency Based system. As I spoke with parents, I had the opportunity to share our process and reflect upon our journey toward proficiency. The conversations were especially important given recent news coverage regarding the Class of 2020 and … Continue reading The FWSU Story: What is Proficiency Based Learning at BFA?
The FWSU Story: Fletcher Elementary Hosts Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s “Fanfare” Brass Trio
On Monday, November 4, Fanfare, the Brass Trio of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, performed before a school-wide audience and several community members at Fletcher Elementary School. For over three decades, Fanfare has toured the state, performing in town halls and other local settings. Through their annual school performances, they introduce hundreds of elementary school students … Continue reading The FWSU Story: Fletcher Elementary Hosts Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s “Fanfare” Brass Trio
The FWSU Story: BFA Fairfax Community, Annual Musical and Giving this Season
Leapin’ Lizzards! 2019 Marked the 10 year anniversary of the BFA Fairfax fall musical under the production of Mr. Jerry Bailey. Upon my arrival this summer, I quickly began to notice the dedication, passion and hard work throughout the many, many students, adults and community members involved in this year’s production of Annie. With over 31 … Continue reading The FWSU Story: BFA Fairfax Community, Annual Musical and Giving this Season
The FWSU Story: For Fairfax/Lamoille Football, the Journey is the Ultimate Victory
On Saturday, November 9, in front of a packed stadium at Rutland High School, our BFA Fairfax/Lamoille Union cooperative football team faced Poultney High School in a gritty, exciting, and hard-fought Vermont Division 3 state championship game. It was the ultimate in title games: two extremely talented and well-coached teams, with identical records, and similar … Continue reading The FWSU Story: For Fairfax/Lamoille Football, the Journey is the Ultimate Victory
FWSU Seeks Superintendent of Schools
The Franklin West Supervisory Union (FWSU) Board seeks a full-time Superintendent to begin July 1, 2020. The previous Franklin West Superintendent approached this position with an ambition and vision that has made FWSU an active part of the global community. Within our three schools, this leadership created a culture of education that focuses on giving … Continue reading FWSU Seeks Superintendent of Schools
The FWSU Story: Introducing BFA Fairfax’s New Sensory Path
BFA Fairfax is excited to share the news of our new sensory path in the Elementary School. This resource was the brainchild of our Guidance Counselor, Saybra Varisano, who advocated for a sensory path and the benefits it would provide for all students. Our new sensory path has been in place for the past two … Continue reading The FWSU Story: Introducing BFA Fairfax’s New Sensory Path
THE FWSU Story: GEMS Students Use STEM Problem Solving Methods
STEM is an interdisciplinary and applied approach that keeps students engaged and learning through a "plan, design, and improve" method of solving a problem. Throughout this flow students apply their current knowledge, build and test their thinking, and then make improvements from information they've attained. STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. … Continue reading THE FWSU Story: GEMS Students Use STEM Problem Solving Methods
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