One of the major changes at BFA to prepare for the Class of 2020 and the Proficiency Based Graduation Requirements was the introduction of Freshman Core. Last spring, teachers Will Brooks, Gabe Grant, Danielle Kicsak, Mark Ladue, Jensen Welch, and Sara Villeneuve began to plan for this new experience for all incoming 9th Grade students. … Continue reading BFA Freshman Core Personalizes Learning, Preps for Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements
Falling in Love with Reading
"We can't learn to swim without swimming, to write without writing, to sing without singing, or to read without reading." - The Art of Teaching Reading, Lucy Calkins This summer 20 FWSU teachers, reading specialists, and special educators representing grades K-5 came together with instructors Ellen Thompson and Hillary Kissel to learn the components of Readers’ … Continue reading Falling in Love with Reading
GEMS Students Challenged to Develop Highly-Effective Habits for Best Year Ever
This year’s incoming sixth-grade students were introduced to the “Best Year Ever Challenge.” Given the challenge of creating the best year ever, students are learning how to create and maintain an ideal community at school. Students will be learning throughout the year how to implement Seven Habits of Highly Effective People into their individual lives with … Continue reading GEMS Students Challenged to Develop Highly-Effective Habits for Best Year Ever
BFA Fairfax Student’s Lunch Recipe Receives National Recognition!
This past Friday, the Abbey Group helped celebrate our student, Miranda Gallagher, the winner of the 2016 Vermont Healthy Lunchtime Challenge. She was honored at the Kids State Dinner at the White House! Miranda’s Vermont Chicken Salad recipe was the main offering during our lunchtime meals and she assisted the Abbey Group staff in serving … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Student’s Lunch Recipe Receives National Recognition!
Come Home to BFA Fairfax: Homecoming Week is October 3-8!
The BFA Fairfax Athletic Leadership Council and National Honor Society, in conjunction with the entire student body and faculty, would like to welcome all alumni, friends, and families to BFA Fairfax Homecoming during the week of October 3-8. BFA Fairfax Homecoming week is a special occasion showcasing not only our multiple athletic teams, but more … Continue reading Come Home to BFA Fairfax: Homecoming Week is October 3-8!
We Interrupt this School Day To Bring You A Special Announcement: Student-Produced Commercials Teach School-Wide Expectations In Fletcher
Commercials are often an annoyance, especially when they interrupt our favorite television show or movie to peddle the latest and greatest must-haves. Fifth and sixth graders at the Fletcher Elementary School took the creation of commercials into their own hands during their first week back in the classroom in an attempt to teach their fellow … Continue reading We Interrupt this School Day To Bring You A Special Announcement: Student-Produced Commercials Teach School-Wide Expectations In Fletcher
Georgia’s Annual Fall Fest 2016 a Success!
It was another successful year for the Georgia Fall Fest! The weather held off and our community/school had a wonderful day with a variety of activities for all ages. The event is held annually and planned by members of the school and community. Many individuals meet throughout the year to discuss and plan for the … Continue reading Georgia’s Annual Fall Fest 2016 a Success!
FWSU Welcomes Erika Merrell, ELL Instructor
FWSU is pleased to welcome Erika Merrell to the district! Erika will work with teachers to ensure English Language Learners are able to meaningfully access instruction. She will assist the district in providing support and instruction to students and their families. She will work alongside teachers to create engaging lessons for English Language Learners and provide … Continue reading FWSU Welcomes Erika Merrell, ELL Instructor
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