A collaborative art project is connecting Fletcher Elementary School students with their peers at BFA Fairfax in an effort to build an increased sense of community. The idea for a student art exchange was born from a two-day Professional Learning Institute organized as part of the Franklin West Supervisory Union's teacher inservice days earlier in … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Art Exchange Teaches Fletcher Students About Community
THE FWSU STORY: Meet Laura Heil, BFA Fairfax High School Science Teacher
BFA Fairfax is pleased to welcome Laura Heil to the high school science department. Laura is a long-term substitute for a teacher on leave until mid-March. She will work closely with the Freshman Core team and teach Biology. We asked Laura a few questions to help us get to know her. Where is your hometown? Hudson … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Meet Laura Heil, BFA Fairfax High School Science Teacher
THE FWSU STORY: It’s Time to Take the Plunge!
The Penguin Plunge is Special Olympics Vermont's largest annual fundraising effort with events in Burlington and at Stratton Mountain. Last year individual BFA Fairfax members joined forces to create a truly amazing Penguin Plunge team. Together, the 16 team members raised just under $4,500 for Special Olympics Vermont! Their fundraising efforts provide year-round sports training and athletic … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: It’s Time to Take the Plunge!
THE FWSU STORY: Ultimate Achieves Varsity Status at BFA Fairfax
If you’ve never heard the terms cut, layout, flick, hammer, huck, flow, or pull in relation to a spring sport, that is soon about to change. These terms are commonplace in describing various skills in the world of ultimate (formerly known as ultimate frisbee), which is set to become BFA Fairfax’s newest varsity sport during … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Ultimate Achieves Varsity Status at BFA Fairfax
THE FWSU STORY: Meet Cathy O’Brien, Fletcher’s Wellness Rockstar!
Note: In late 2017, Fletcher Elementary's STEM Teacher Leader, Denette Locke, recognized Fletcher Kindergarten Teacher, Cathy O'Brien's, journey to wellness with a nomination for the "Wellness Rockstar" designation from the Vermont School Boards Insurance Trust (VSBIT). Below is the profile VSBIT created to recognize Mrs. O'Brien's inspirational story. “Catherine O’Brien exemplifies the definition of wellness … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Meet Cathy O’Brien, Fletcher’s Wellness Rockstar!
THE FWSU STORY: GEMS Celebrates Culture
Our January school assembly at Georgia Elementary celebrated the different cultures and ethnicity that make up our school community. Conversations in classrooms blossomed over to a school wide celebration to honor and celebrate who we are. To begin our morning meeting (Pk-4 students and staff), adults and students modeled the different greetings to one another … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: GEMS Celebrates Culture
THE FWSU STORY: FWSU Evaluation Committee Looks Forward
Six years ago, the first FWSU Evaluation Committee met and began the process of reshaping the teacher evaluation system. The committee was successful and since that time that group has never stopped working on making our evaluation system even more relevant and effective for all of our teachers. This year is no different. The committee … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: FWSU Evaluation Committee Looks Forward
THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Students “Check Out” Positive Behavior
Checking in and checking out is not just for hotels, library books, and airports anymore. At Fletcher Elementary, Check-In Check-Out is an important part of the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) approach to maintaining a successful school climate. Check-In Check-Out, also called CICO, is a targeted behavior intervention. Students begin their day by meeting … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Students “Check Out” Positive Behavior
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