The FWSU Story

Kindergarten students in Mrs. Blackman's class at the Fletcher Elementary School lead a school-wide food drive recently. Initially, students had planned to each bring 100 pennies to school to celebrate the 100th day of school. The pennies were to be donated to charity. However, after discussing community needs, the students initiated a school-wide food drive … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Students Take the Lead to Feed Community

Eighteen years ago I was offered the opportunity to transition from being a special educator in Milton to a school administrator at BFA Fairfax. To this day, it remains one of the best decisions I have made in my professional career. BFA Fairfax has provided me every opportunity to learn, grow, and make a positive … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Embraces Leadership Restructure

In an effort to expand the focus in our schools on Global Education, Stacey Sullivan (GEMS), JoAnn Harvey (GEMS), Pam Farmer (GEMS), Denette Locke (FES), and Melinda Carpenter (BFA) are representing their schools as part of an FWSU Team, along with Curriculum Director Linda Keating, at the first “Thought Partner” series. This series is offered … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Building Global Citizenship: Schools That Make a Difference

The Next Generation of Science Standards (NGSS) outlines eight practices that are essential for all students to learn. Included in those practices is the ability to obtain, evaluate, and communicate information. The advancement of science depends on scientists clearly and persuasively communicating findings with others. A significant practice of science is thus to present ideas … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Maker Space Ignites Learning

For 18-year-old BFA-Fairfax senior Caleb Aiosa-Perrin, teaching acceptance through leadership is one way he plans to change the world. Aiosa-Perrin attended Fletcher Elementary for kindergarten through sixth grade. He recalls fondly the more active parts of elementary school, like snowboarding trips to Smuggler’s Notch. “When I first started I wasn’t the strongest snowboarder,” Aiosa-Perrin said. … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Graduate Caleb Aiosa-Perrin Finds Comfort in an Accepting Community