This week, students at Georgia Elementary enjoyed a special visit from the Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s “Fanfare” Brass Trio. Fanfare members Glendon Ingalls (trumpet), Ron Wold (French horn), and Bear Irwin (trombone), played a variety of musical styles and demonstrated how the instruments produce sound and how each one has changed since its beginning. This rave … Continue reading VSO Performs at GEMS, Students Learn About Musical Instruments
BFA Fairfax Seniors Explore Citizenship Under the “Golden Dome”
Last week, BFA seniors took their annual trip to the Vermont Statehouse as part of their Senior Social Studies classes taught by Judy Stewart and Will Brooks. The visit occurs during the State Government unit of the course and ties into the Social Studies Enduring Understanding - "Citizens can have an impact on their quality … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Seniors Explore Citizenship Under the “Golden Dome”
#GetEngaged
Earlier this Spring, FWSU Title One schools had their Annual Parent Meetings. This blog post, written by Frances Frost of the US Department of Education, is a follow-up to deepening understanding about the importance of parent engagement in schools.* The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) shifts the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLBA) focus on … Continue reading #GetEngaged
Organic Artist Nick Neddo Visits GEMS
At the end of March, the GEMS Art Department hosted artist and author Nick Neddo. He is a sixth-generation Vermonter whose lifelong pursuits include the study of the natural world around him, exploring Stone Age technologies, and creating art. Even before he begins a piece of art, he spends a significant amount of time preparing … Continue reading Organic Artist Nick Neddo Visits GEMS
Artist in Residence – Puppet Kabob Returns to GEMS!
“In my own philanthropy and business endeavors, I have seen the critical role that the arts play in stimulating creativity and in developing vital communities….the arts have a crucial impact on our economy and are an important catalyst for learning, discovery, and achievement in our country.” –Paul G. Allen, Co-Founder, Microsoft Yesterday we were lucky … Continue reading Artist in Residence – Puppet Kabob Returns to GEMS!
BFA Fairfax Takes The Field with New High School Lacrosse Club
BFA Fairfax prides itself on the number of co-curricular options available to students. At any given time during the school year, 60-80% of our student population participates in one of our various teams, clubs, or organizations. Continuing the tradition of creating new opportunities for our students, BFA Fairfax is extremely excited to be offering … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Takes The Field with New High School Lacrosse Club
Georgia Middle School Meets Georgia Mountain Maples
Sixth graders from Georgia Middle School did not waste a minute of beautiful spring weather earlier this week. Roughly 70 students and teachers hiked their way up Georgia Mountain in a quest to learn about the Maple Sugaring industry. Led by Georgia Mountain Maples employees Hunter and Ryan, students learned that sugaring in the year … Continue reading Georgia Middle School Meets Georgia Mountain Maples
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