In the final week of the Grade Prototyping and Inventing choice class for seventh and eighth graders at GEMS, the Innovation Lab was transformed into an open-ended problem solving and invention space. Students were presented with a list of problems that exist right in the lab, at school, or within the broader community. Additionally, students were … Continue reading Awesome Inventing and Problem-Solving in the GEMS Innovation Lab
It’s Penguin Plunge Season!
Special Olympics Vermont provides opportunities for sports training and competition for athletes with disabilities. Special Olympics Vermont provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in thirteen Olympic-type sports for more than 1,140 children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The organization works to break down barriers for children and adults with disabilities and provide life-changing sports … Continue reading It’s Penguin Plunge Season!
Differential Discipline at GEMS
"Fair is not equal. Fair is meeting the needs of every student" Joelle Van Lent, Psy. D Today, Dr. Joelle Van Lent worked with Paraprofessionals to discuss the importance of student interactions and relationships with children while explaining how a sense of belonging inspires compliance to the norms and rules of of a group. Understanding … Continue reading Differential Discipline at GEMS
Fletcher Students Explore “Tangible Learning” with OSMO
Students at the Fletcher Elementary School are armed with a new tool in their learning arsenal. OSMO is a revolutionary new technology that uses the camera vision of an iPad, along with a specially designed reflector, to recognize and capture what is happening in front of it. In other words, it combines digital vision and … Continue reading Fletcher Students Explore “Tangible Learning” with OSMO
What do Transferable Skills and Chocolate Have in Common?
The students in Mr. Psaros’ eighth grade Initiative Time group meet daily to engage in goal-setting, personalized learning, and to work on their personalized learning plans (PLP). Before Thanksgiving, students inquired if they could learn about how chocolate was made. Mr. Psaros supported their interest, with one caveat: students were going to need to plan, … Continue reading What do Transferable Skills and Chocolate Have in Common?
A Vermont Presidential Scholar at BFA
BFA has many great students. Every once in awhile, we are fortunate to have a student who is exemplary. Alexandre Hamel, a member of the Class of 2017, is that student. On Monday evening, Alex was named a Vermont Presidential Scholar and recognized at the Vermont State house. A typical day for Alex begins with … Continue reading A Vermont Presidential Scholar at BFA
Learning Spanish in Kindergarten at GEMS
❝One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.❞ ‒Frank Smith Back by popular demand is the GEMS kindergarten Spanish program. Each Wednesday morning, a group of 7/8 Spanish students are spending a half hour teaching the kindergartens a lesson. Not only is this an learning opportunity for … Continue reading Learning Spanish in Kindergarten at GEMS
FWSU New Teachers Professional Practice Forum
In FWSU, our mentoring program for new professional staff provides support for new teachers through differentiated mentoring pairings for two years. In addition, the FWSU Mentoring Program has an additional feature, Professional Practice Forum.Professional Practice Forum is a monthly hybrid learning experience for all teachers who are new to FWSU this year. New teachers connect … Continue reading FWSU New Teachers Professional Practice Forum
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