Cast and crew at set building day in February 2019 March Madness might mean basketball to some people, but for those involved in educational theater it means that the Vermont Drama Council’s Regional Theater Festival season has begun. Throughout March local schools in Vermont host one act theater festivals for five to six schools to … Continue reading The FWSU Story: BFA Fairfax Students Participate in Regional Theater Festival
The FWSU Story: GEMS Alumnus Returns for Artist Residency
Georgia Elementary school had the great fortune to welcome back alumnus Sarah Frechette and partner Jason Thibodeaux recently as they immersed themselves in 3rd and 4th grade to produce and facilitate a student created shadow puppet show for all PK-4th grade students and staff to observe. As part of the "Shadows Rock, 2019, Puppet powers" … Continue reading The FWSU Story: GEMS Alumnus Returns for Artist Residency
The FWSU Story: BFA 8th Grade Students Build a Society
When BFA 8th grade students returned from February break, they were introduced to a new project designed by their teachers Ashley Barnes-Cota, Dana Hamm, Ben Psaros, and Melody Wilkins. The students were tasked with designing a country and the society within it. They were responsible for all aspects of their country including Health, Economy, Population, … Continue reading The FWSU Story: BFA 8th Grade Students Build a Society
The FWSU Story: Fletcher Student Publishes Book, Goes on Tour
A Fletcher Elementary School student has published a new book and completed a five-stop author’s tour. Sixth grader Monica King, author of the new book, Around Fletcher Elementary ABC Find, says that she has always had an interest in photography and writing, so when the opportunity to combine two of her passions presented itself, she … Continue reading The FWSU Story: Fletcher Student Publishes Book, Goes on Tour
The FWSU Story: Teachers Immerse Themselves In Their Own Learning
12 educators have started exploring how Oculus virtual reality headsets can impact learning in classrooms. Unlike a traditional graduate course where participants meet regularly and get information from the instructor, this course allows for flexible learning where teaches will design their own learning. Teachers are collaborating with the instructor using a coaching model to identify, … Continue reading The FWSU Story: Teachers Immerse Themselves In Their Own Learning
The FWSU Story: BFA Grade 2 Living Wax Museum Engages All!
One of my favorite learning experiences that occurs in our school is the Living Wax Museum. It is fun, creative, and engaging for our students in second grade. The Living Wax Museum strikes a chord with me and so many others because it is simple and yet complex. In this day and age of integrating … Continue reading The FWSU Story: BFA Grade 2 Living Wax Museum Engages All!
The FWSU Story: Winter Break!
With 109 school days behind us (and 5 snow days!), it’s time for a well-deserved break. Whether you're hitting the slopes, getting your hands dirty, catching a game, or spending cozy time at home, we hope you have a safe, happy, and fun-fulled winter break! See you next month!
The FWSU Story: Frequently Asked Questions About Proficiency at BFA
There are many questions about proficiency and its impact on students. At BFA, we have been working extensively to develop our Proficiency Based Graduation system and have found that every time we answer one question, it brings up two or three more. We have shared the answers to some of the most important questions with … Continue reading The FWSU Story: Frequently Asked Questions About Proficiency at BFA
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