Today on the FWSU STORY, we are pleased to share a guest post from GEMS Educational Technology Specialist Eric Hadd which was originally published on the GEMS Innovation Lab blog. We are pleased to showcase all the exciting work happening in this new space. Learn more about FWSU's wider initiative to create innovation labs in … Continue reading GEMS Teachers Imagine the Possibilities at Innovation Lab Open House
BFA Celebrates a Resurgence of the Arts
Last week, the BFA High School Band performed for a packed crowd in the Richard A Brown Gymnasium. While a band concert is a fairly regular occurrence at BFA and other high schools across the country, this concert was another sign of the resurgence of the arts at BFA. When Ian Flint took over as … Continue reading BFA Celebrates a Resurgence of the Arts
GEMS Students Welcome Senior Citizens for Annual Luncheon
In spite of the Arctic chill, Georgia’s senior citizens turned up in great numbers today for the annual Senior Luncheon hosted by the Georgia Elementary & Middle School. The Abbey provided a wonderful feast featuring lasagna, chef’s salad, and rolls with a brownie dessert. Approximately 75 senior citizens were able to attend this function which … Continue reading GEMS Students Welcome Senior Citizens for Annual Luncheon
BFA Fairfax Student-Led Production “Practically Perfect in Every Way”
At the end of November, BFA-Fairfax’s Dramatic Arts Ensemble successfully produced their 8th consecutive fall musical. Mary Poppins was brought to life on the stage by a cast of forty-five 6th-12th graders. Our small school is fortunate to have a strong commitment to the dramatic arts as well as many extremely talented students, both theatrically … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Student-Led Production “Practically Perfect in Every Way”
In FWSU, “Hour of Code” is Part of a Year of Computational Thinking
Hour of Code is an international movement established to promote computer science among millions of students in multiple countries regardless of their level of experience. Hour of Code has been named one of "the largest learning events in history." Several celebrities, visionary technology leaders, and even the President of the United States has joined in … Continue reading In FWSU, “Hour of Code” is Part of a Year of Computational Thinking
“10 in 10” Program Celebrates Creativity Day in Fletcher
Tuesday, December 13th, is International Creativity Day. Founded in 2003 by the International Arts and Humanities Council, Creativity Day celebrates various forms of artistic expression and has recently taken a particular focus on supporting the arts in schools. In 2013, as part of 10th annual International Creativity Day, the Council began their "10 in 10" … Continue reading “10 in 10” Program Celebrates Creativity Day in Fletcher
Think Snow: How School Weather Closings Are Made
Each year, at about this time, the weather begins to take a turn for the worse. Ice, snow, sleet, or any other wintry mixture always seem to appear at morning commute time. Some days the weather is so bad that canceling or delaying school is easy. Other days making that decision is not so easy. I’m … Continue reading Think Snow: How School Weather Closings Are Made
PBIS for Paraeducators
On Monday, November 21st, Chris Dodge and Frank Calano designed and facilitated an in-service training for paraprofessionals. The focus of the institute, PBIS for Paraeducators, explored the elements of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as a part of a Multi-Tiered System of Support and its application to support universal best practices for all students. … Continue reading PBIS for Paraeducators
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