This past Thursday evening, the Fairfax community came together to learn about and discuss the implementation of ALICE. It was a candid and honest conversation about school safety and the need to implement an option-based crisis response plan in the case that our students and staff are confronted with a violent intruder. The safety of … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Shifting Our Mindset About School Safety
THE FWSU STORY: Setting the Stage in Fletcher: Benjamin Franklin, PBIS, and those Pesky Coals
You’ve probably heard Benjamin Franklin’s old adage, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” But, did you know that the former inventor and scientist was actually referring to fire safety and not good health when he coined that phrase? In fact, he was advising readers not to carry hot coals from room … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Setting the Stage in Fletcher: Benjamin Franklin, PBIS, and those Pesky Coals
THE FWSU STORY: Meet the New Teachers, Part 1
We are delighted to welcome some new teachers to FWSU this year. We asked them lots of questions and over the next few weeks, we will be introducing them to our readers. CHRISTOPHER COWEY Teaching Assignment: High School Math Teacher School: BFA Fairfax Hometown: South Burlington, VT Alma Mater: Castleton University Teaching Experience: First-Year Teacher Why You Chose … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Meet the New Teachers, Part 1
THE FWSU STORY: At GEMS, First Days of School is All About Relationships
The new school year is off to a great start to the GEMS! The first days of the new year are always focused on creating relationships among students and teachers alike. The goal is to build a promote respect and rapport across every member of the GEMS community. This emphasis allows teachers to engage in … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: At GEMS, First Days of School is All About Relationships
THE FWSU STORY: Students Prepare for Exhibitions at BFA Fairfax
Students at BFA Fairfax will share what they know, understand, and are able to do in a series of exhibitions throughout their time in grades 7-12. The exhibitions are built on the belief that: “Learning and growth are best understood and represented by the learner.” Essentially this means that the best way to know where … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Students Prepare for Exhibitions at BFA Fairfax
THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Elementary Welcomes New Teachers
The Fletcher Elementary School welcomed several new teachers to the school this fall, and they have begun the school year with tremendous enthusiasm and energy. We are fortunate to add the following professionals to our school: Blythe Baskette is our new preschool special educator. Ms. Baskette earned both a Master’s Degree in Education from Saint … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Elementary Welcomes New Teachers
THE FWSU STORY: Join the 20 Day Twitter Challenge!
This year at the start of the school year, FWSU is encouraging everyone to participate in our third 20 Day Twitter Challenge. Each day features a different topic that together is designed to tell our collective story. We are talking about the WHY behind teaching and learning in FWSU. Here is a handy guide that … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Join the 20 Day Twitter Challenge!
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Strengthens Intercultural Collaboration in 7th Annual Chinese Exchange
BFA Fairfax hosted it’s 7th annual Chinese Cultural Exchange program July 24-30. BFA Fairfax welcomed 17 students from Chongqing, China for a week of adventure and learning. Chongqing is a city of 30 million people, so our rural town presented a drastic change of pace! The visiting students enjoyed Vermont's green landscape, clean air, and beautiful … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Strengthens Intercultural Collaboration in 7th Annual Chinese Exchange
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