BFA Fairfax sixth-graders were off to a great start this fall and spent a lot of time learning the routines and expectations of middle school. Moving from the elementary building to the middle school wing can sometimes be a little intimidating, so the sixth-grade staff always takes it slow at the beginning of the school … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Welcomes Incoming Sixth-Graders to Middle School with Orientation Guide
THE FWSU STORY: Students Design Solutions to Water Bottle Waste Problem
For the seventh grade Project Based Learning class, the students and teacher, Mrs. O’Brien, talked about ways of reducing waste and that one of the big things is water bottles that go into landfills and litter our roadways. Team building activities that centered on our environment were done the first week. The next couple of … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Students Design Solutions to Water Bottle Waste Problem
THE FWSU STORY: Educators Develop Innovative Professional Learning Practice
Several teachers from all 3 schools are wrapping up their graduate-level professional course offered by FWSU. In the Innovation Mindset Through Collaborate Apprenticeship course, teachers explored ways to incorporate innovative ideas to improve learning. Throughout the course, teachers were challenged to actively design an innovative learning practice for implementation. Participants began by identifying an authentic, practical innovation practice for their … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Educators Develop Innovative Professional Learning Practice
THE FWSU STORY: Classroom Meetings Build Community, Academics in Fletcher
Classroom meetings have long been a tradition in schools. Most commonly, Morning Meeting is an opportunity for all students in a classroom to gather with their homeroom teacher for community-building and the teaching and practicing of both academic and social skills. Typically, these classroom meetings take place first thing in the morning, setting a positive tone … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Classroom Meetings Build Community, Academics in Fletcher
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Senior Shannon Mahoney Named Vermont Presidential Scholar
On January 8th, the recognition ceremony for Vermont’s Presidential Scholars was held at the Statehouse in Montpelier. Governor Phil Scott welcomed the students and recognized their contributions to their schools and communities as well as their commitment to learning. Among those honored was Bellows Free Academy Fairfax senior Shannon Mahoney. Shannon was one of the 20 … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Senior Shannon Mahoney Named Vermont Presidential Scholar
THE FWSU STORY: Rethinking New Year’s Resolutions – Say Hello to Lifestyle Change in 2018
Want to be successful in keeping your resolutions this year? Then don’t make any! Instead, replace the January-New-Year's-Resolutions ritual with a long-term plan for accomplishing your goal, which, for most of us is probably a lifestyle change. Even if your goal is to buy a luxury car or the latest technology tool, it still might … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Rethinking New Year’s Resolutions – Say Hello to Lifestyle Change in 2018
THE FWSU STORY: How to #ThriveFWSU on a Snow Day
The Snow Day, dreaded by some, heralded by others, is always an opportunity! Today we take the opportunity to introduce you to a new FWSU Twitter account dedicated to helping FWSU thrive: Grab a cup of hot cocoa and take a few minutes to browse through tweets that are aimed at supporting the well-being of … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: How to #ThriveFWSU on a Snow Day
THE FWSU STORY: GEMS Paraprofessionals Support All Learners
Recently, Georgia Elementary School paraprofessionals participated in an after-school professional development opportunity to better understand and serve students in their daily responsibilities. Training, provided by Beth Peloquin and the VT Agency of Education, focused on Early MTSS approaches (multi-tiered system of supports) which align with PBIS (positive behavior interventions and supports) practices that are implemented … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: GEMS Paraprofessionals Support All Learners
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