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THE FWSU STORY: Tooth Tutor Lindsay Sheehan Keeps Smiles Healthy

FWSU is excited to welcome Lindsay Sheehan as our new Tooth Tutor. Lindsay is a Registered Dental Hygienist and has an Associates Degree in Accounting from Community College of Vermont and an Associates Degree in Science from Vermont Technical College. She is currently employed as a Dental Hygienist at a private practice in Williston.   Lindsay … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Tooth Tutor Lindsay Sheehan Keeps Smiles Healthy

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THE FWSU STORY: A Closer Look at Sportsmanship at BFA Fairfax

“One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than a hundred teaching it.” ~Knute Rockne The start of 2018 has brought record-setting cold temperatures to our Fairfax community. On any given winter night, however, there is no better place to escape the chill than at a basketball game in the Richard A. Brown gymnasium at BFA … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: A Closer Look at Sportsmanship at BFA Fairfax

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THE FWSU STORY: 2017 in Review at Fletcher: Eight Pictures, One Action Plan

The past calendar year has been an exciting one at the Fletcher Elementary School. Below are several photographs that capture just a few of the many ways that F.E.S. worked toward meeting the F.W.S.U. Action plan during 2017. There are a total of eight pictures, two for each of the four targets in the Action … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: 2017 in Review at Fletcher: Eight Pictures, One Action Plan

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THE FWSU STORY: Professional Practice Forum for New Teachers: Using “Teach Like Finland” to Promote Student and Teacher Wellbeing

Each year, in addition to receiving mentoring in their schools, FWSU New Teachers engage in a hybrid learning model -- a balance of online and face-to-face meetings with a focus on supporting them as new teachers.  The purpose of New Teachers Professional Practice Forum is to: Explore new ideas about practice through readings, speakers, and … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Professional Practice Forum for New Teachers: Using “Teach Like Finland” to Promote Student and Teacher Wellbeing

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THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Students Communicate Lake Champlain Basin Science #AGU17

BFA students Lily Sweet, Malachi Witt, their teacher Mr. Lane and Project Manager for St. Michael’s College VT EPSCoR CWDD Livia Donicova traveled to the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting in New Orleans, LA. At the largest geophysical conference in the world, Malachi and Lily presented a poster and talked to a few of the … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Students Communicate Lake Champlain Basin Science #AGU17

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THE FWSU STORY: A Closer Look at the Arts at BFA Fairfax Elementary

The last few weeks have provided multiple opportunities for our elementary students to showcase their hard work and performance skills to authentic audiences and our students have not disappointed. This time of year is always full of events that engage our community in celebrating our music, visual, and dramatic arts programs. Whether a band concert, … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: A Closer Look at the Arts at BFA Fairfax Elementary