In the middle of winter, students and staff can certainly use a change of pace to bolster their spirits. At BFA Fairfax, the student council organized the Winter Carnival to provide activity and build school spirit. This is the third year that the students have organized the event and the results keep getting better every … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Students Create Community with Winter Carnival
THE FWSU STORY: District 1 Music Festival Highlights Exciting Week of Musical Learning and Performance for BFA Fairfax
The week of January 29 was a busy one for students and faculty in the BFA Fairfax Music Department. The week not only served as the lead-up to the annual District 1 Music Festival, but BFA Fairfax was fortunate to be able to host a guest clinician to work closely with our band students. … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: District 1 Music Festival Highlights Exciting Week of Musical Learning and Performance for BFA Fairfax
THE FWSU STORY: Georgia Elementary Students Sharpen Communication Skills
Georgia Elementary students have been participating in a "mix it up" lunch day, monthly, and plan to continue for the rest of this school year. Upon entering the cafeteria students draw an index card with a number which designates a table they need to eat at on that given day. At that table is a … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Georgia Elementary Students Sharpen Communication Skills
THE FWSU STORY: Innovation with Lego Mindstorm EV3’s
BFA Fairfax 5th-Grade Science Teacher Sandy Brown, along with the support of Technology Integrationist Rhonda Siemons, are collaborating to integrate STEM into the classroom. By integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) into learning, students develop computational thinking skills such as critical thinking and are able to make gains in science and literacy. These important skillsets … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Innovation with Lego Mindstorm EV3’s
THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Engages with National Author on World Read Aloud Day
In support of World Read Aloud Day, which is February 1st, children’s book author Mara Rockliff visited our school today. Mara started her visit sharing a picture of her rowhouse in Pennsylvania. Then she shared a map of what it would look like if she were to drive to our school for a visit. The … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Engages with National Author on World Read Aloud Day
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Plans Sweet New Addition to School Farm
The PreK-12 Farm to School Program at BFA Fairfax continues to grow at an astonishing pace. In May there will be an exciting new addition to the School Farm: honeybees are coming! This is an important step toward sustainability. “Upwards of 40% of the fruit and vegetables we eat depend on bees to pollinate them … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Plans Sweet New Addition to School Farm
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Personalizes Learning With Digital Media
BFA Fairfax continues to lead the way with providing students access to their own personalized learning. BFA is transforming learning, to provide innovative, progressive approaches to the implementation of Act 77. Sean Theoret, the technology integrationist at the high school is working with a small group of students to explore digital media. This learning opportunity … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Personalizes Learning With Digital Media
THE FWSU STORY: At BFA Fairfax High School, Student Voice has the Power to Impact the Perceptions of Others
As BFA Fairfax High School continues to move forward with all components of Vermont's Act 77, the role that Up for Learning's YATST (Youth and Adults Transforming Schools Together) initiative is playing in our high school transformation continues to be a strong example of how important the role of student voice is in the change process. … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: At BFA Fairfax High School, Student Voice has the Power to Impact the Perceptions of Others
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