Every day children from Fairfax access our playground! It is an important community resource that is used year round. Last fall a group of parents, teachers, and the elementary principal came together to assess the status of our playground and make recommendations about the future needs of this space. Our analysis indicated that the seventeen-year-old … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Proposes New Playground
FWSU Welcomes Bonnie Poe, Kicks Off “Whole School, Whole Child, Whole Community” Model of Prevention and Wellness
FWSU recognizes the important role of health and well-being in student learning. We want to ensure that our schools can maximize their resources to ensure sustainable opportunities and services that promote health-enhancing behaviors and address risk factors. FWSU knows that our engaged community partnership are vital to the provision of a holistic approach to the … Continue reading FWSU Welcomes Bonnie Poe, Kicks Off “Whole School, Whole Child, Whole Community” Model of Prevention and Wellness
Farm to School Club Seeds Learning at BFA Fairfax
Last spring, the Farm to School garden was tilled and planted. While this activity required literal seeds, it also sparked figurative seeds, as students began to imagine how a farm at school might impact their education. A Farm to School (FTS) club was created and 30 students attended the initial meeting. The students, under the … Continue reading Farm to School Club Seeds Learning at BFA Fairfax
FWSU School Boards Pilot Bi-Annual Joint Carousel Meetings
In October, School Boards in FWSU will debut a new format called a "carousel" meeting. This collaborative meeting model is used throughout Supervisory Unions in Vermont to bring local school boards together. In FWSU, local boards will hold carousel meetings twice per year in October and April to jointly discuss matters pertaining to all our … Continue reading FWSU School Boards Pilot Bi-Annual Joint Carousel Meetings
BFA Fairfax and FWSU are #DSWStrong
It is often said that true character shows in the face of adversity. Over the course of the summer and into the start of this school year the students, staff, parents, and extended members of the greater BFA Fairfax and FWSU communities have shown an immense strength of character and overwhelming support for one of their … Continue reading BFA Fairfax and FWSU are #DSWStrong
Learning to Think Computationally
As the school year ended last year, FWSU began to explore how computational thinking could impact student learning. To kick off the new focus, a digital course was offered in which teachers could research strategies and methods to provide students with opportunities to engage in and learn new computational thinking skills across all disciplines. In … Continue reading Learning to Think Computationally
GEMS Innovation Lab Takes Shape
Today's FWSU STORY features a guest post by Eric Hadd: In the past 2 weeks, our space has really transformed from what it was, a dated Computer Lab, to what it will be, a modern Innovation Lab! Sections of wall were removed to create a single larger space. The end result will be part computer lab, … Continue reading GEMS Innovation Lab Takes Shape
Monet Exhibit Enriches First Days at Fletcher
Target 3 - Flexible Learning Environments: FWSU Maximizes flexible learning environments by redefining the school day, promoting learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom, and fostering creativity, innovation and personalized learning opportunities for all. Action Steps - (1) Increase access to resources for all students. (2) Provide students with access to content, resources, and methods … Continue reading Monet Exhibit Enriches First Days at Fletcher
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