Our students will soon begin the holiday recess and with no school in session, parents and families may be looking for fun, meaningful activities to engage their child. Here is a handy guide for parents to make learning fun over the holidays. Although these are available any time of the year, we wanted to share them … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: A Parent Guide to Extended Learning During the Holidays
THE FWSU STORY: Challenging Students to Become the Next Great Lego Designer
Sixth-graders at GEMS have been inspired this holiday season to discuss and discover what makes a good Lego kit. They were then given the challenge to become the Next Great Lego Designer. Students brainstormed what makes a good designer and quickly went to work. The class began by creating a Lego structure with 100 or … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Challenging Students to Become the Next Great Lego Designer
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax High School Expanding Opportunities for Student Voice & Choice
The YATST team is working hard this year to strengthen student voice and agency and to expand communication, understanding, and collaboration between our faculty and student body regarding Proficiency-Based Learning. YATST, which is part of Vermont’s Up for Learning, stands for Youth and Adults Transforming Schools Together. The BFA Team includes 4 sophomores, 5 freshmen, … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax High School Expanding Opportunities for Student Voice & Choice
THE FWSU STORY: Celebrations Mark Success for Fletcher Students
Who doesn’t love a great celebration? The observance of a graduation, first job, wedding anniversary or college acceptance, celebrations are a festive and fun way to memorialize the major accomplishments in our lives. They become the “pat on the back” that keeps us motivated to keep up our good work. (After all, isn’t that what we … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Celebrations Mark Success for Fletcher Students
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Students Experience World Cultures at the International Festival
On December 1st, students in BFA World Language classes attended the International Festival in Essex. The students were working to meet the Culture Proficiency in the World Language Proficiency Based Graduation Requirements. The International Festival is sponsored by the Vermont Performing Arts League as “annual celebration of cultures from around the world, bring their crafts, … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Students Experience World Cultures at the International Festival
THE FWSU STORY: Georgia Elementary Invited to Join National Networked Improvement Community
Recently, the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) invited Vermont to participate in a Networked Improvement Community for improving early learning in Literacy and Mathematics. Georgia Elementary was invited to participate, along with three other supervisory unions, and has started the collaborative project in which participants have the opportunity to work on common problems … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Georgia Elementary Invited to Join National Networked Improvement Community
THE FWSU STORY: The Power of Wonder and Choosing Kind
Every now and then a book comes along that transcends age and gender through a compelling story and uplifting message. The best-selling book and new major motion picture Wonder has had that impact on our learning community. Over the past few months through class assignments and discussions, students throughout BFA Fairfax Elementary/Middle School have made … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: The Power of Wonder and Choosing Kind
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Welcomes New Winter Coaches
“A coach will impact more people in one year than the average person will in an entire lifetime” - Billy Graham There are a number of new faces visible in the BFA Fairfax athletic facilities this winter season. With athletic activities experiencing some of the highest participation rates in school history, it takes a special group … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Welcomes New Winter Coaches
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