Second graders have been engineering irrigation systems as they study the importance of farming in our state. Gaining an understanding of the necessity of water and why farmers need irrigation systems to support Vermont crops was the underlying theme throughout the past weeks. Imagining, preparing, planning, and constructing were the initial steps to support the … Continue reading GEMS 2nd Graders Study Irrigation Systems
FWSU Welcomes Jessica Castine as New School Psychologist
FWSU is pleased to announce that Jessica Castine has joined our district as our new School Psychologist. Jessica Castine is a licensed School Psychologist that has worked in a variety of settings including public schools, post-secondary education, mental health agencies, and clinical facilities. She obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the State University of … Continue reading FWSU Welcomes Jessica Castine as New School Psychologist
BFA Fairfax 6th Grade Goes To Lotus Lake
Last week, BFA Fairfax sixth-grade students and staff attended the Lotus Lake Discovery Center for an overnight, nature-based learning experience in Williamstown, Vermont. This is the tenth year that our students have engaged in this unique and highly engaging learning opportunity. While at Lotus Lake, students and staff participated in a range of nature-based learning … Continue reading BFA Fairfax 6th Grade Goes To Lotus Lake
FES Family Engagement Builds STEAM
Recently, Fletcher Elementary School celebrated another successful annual STEAM Night. STEAM Night is a culmination of extended student-driven inquiry. There are questioning prompts scattered among the exhibits in every classroom, students are not daunted by the impromptu questions that come from the many visitors. Questions that might elicit very short and uninspired answers on a … Continue reading FES Family Engagement Builds STEAM
BFA Fairfax Farm to School Welcomes Spring
Spring has finally arrived and BFA’s Farm to School Program is in full bloom. The FTS program has two components: a club and a class. Students in both areas have been working to meet the goals of their three-year plan. BFA was recently visited by Erica Campbell from the office of Senator Bernie Sanders who … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Farm to School Welcomes Spring
PBIS at GEMS
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, aka PBIS, was adopted and implemented at the Georgia Elementary Middle School this school year. PBIS is designed to help school teams form a proactive, school-wide systems approach to improving social and academic competence for all students. Goals of PBIS at GEMS are to: Improve student engagement Increase instruction time … Continue reading PBIS at GEMS
FWSU Early Educators Share Knowledge, Expertise & Beliefs
Providing high quality pre-school education in all of our communities is a constant focus at FWSU. Preschool provides a foundation for learning both socially and academically, that experts agree, will help children in elementary school. The mission of FWSU's Early Education program is to nurture young children’s sense of wonder while laying a solid foundation for … Continue reading FWSU Early Educators Share Knowledge, Expertise & Beliefs
Post-Season Has Arrived at BFA Fairfax
Every year the arrival of the first week of June brings with it the smell of fresh mulch, flowers blooming, post-high school decisions and graduation practice. However, one of the most exciting things at this time of year is the imminent “post-season” for our co-curricular activities at BFA Fairfax. Our student activities have been, and … Continue reading Post-Season Has Arrived at BFA Fairfax
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