This past Saturday, BFA Fairfax Middle School hosted the 2016 VPA Regional Geo-Bee contest. The event featured students from Albert D. Lawton, St. Albans City, and BFA Fairfax Middle Schools. Geo-Bee is an amazing academic experience for many reasons. Geo-Bee requires students to recall information, effectively communicate, collaborate, take risks, challenge themselves during a … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Hosts Regional Geo-Bee Competition
The Sound in Music
GEMS was recently honored to have Ray Cornils, Municipal Organist for the City of Portland Maine, as a guest in the elementary school. As artist in residence for the education programs of the Friends of the Kotzchmar Organ, Mr. Cornils lead a program featuring a portable, demonstration organ, which was designed and built by David … Continue reading The Sound in Music
Diversity Day at BFA Fairfax High School
On April 12th, high school students at BFA took a day off from their regular studies to participate in Diversity Day. The day was planned by students in Peer Support and Student Council, with a lot of help from our Support Counselor, Paul Chapman. The goal of the day was to expose students to variety … Continue reading Diversity Day at BFA Fairfax High School
BFA Students Spring into Action to Support Summer Reading
This week BFA Fairfax Elementary School students have been cleaning house - for change to donate to a coin drop! This coin drop is sponsored by the BFA Fairfax PTSA and each day students were asked to “Spring” into action! Each weekday has a theme: Every cent raised will enable the PTSA to purchase books for their “Every … Continue reading BFA Students Spring into Action to Support Summer Reading
BFA Fairfax Launches Ultimate Personalized Learning Opportunity: Tague’s Scoop Shoppe
Today BFA High School Principal John Tague opened up his brand-new Scoop Shoppe to many hungry customers...even though it was a bit of a(n April Fool’s) surprise to him. There are many inventive ice cream flavors to try! Tague’s Scoop Shoppe provides window service to its customers! Payment is then made to Carol Stanley at the … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Launches Ultimate Personalized Learning Opportunity: Tague’s Scoop Shoppe
Innovative Learning Opportunities: FWSU Recognized for Developing Global Partnerships
In March 2016 FWSU was selected as one of the first best global model schools and districts among candidates from 9 states in the U.S., 11 countries, 80 schools, and the partners of over 150 IVECA international programs. From the IVECA Website: Franklin West Supervisory Union school district in Vermont, USA, Charmsaem Elementary and Jeonmin High … Continue reading Innovative Learning Opportunities: FWSU Recognized for Developing Global Partnerships
GEMS Sews for a Cause
One of our first choice classes in Block 4 at GEMS offered "Sewing for a Cause." During this class students learned basic sewing using sewing machines, rotary cutters and hand stitching. In the beginning of the class their hand stitching started out by them repairing their own clothing to sewing intricate patterns for quilts. Besides … Continue reading GEMS Sews for a Cause
Fletcher Teachers Boost Family Relationships and Model Personalized Learning
In an effort to increase relationships with families, teachers in Fletcher are spending several weeks researching and designing strategies and systems that promote a strong sense of family engagement, communication and belonging within the school. Using data from a variety of sources, staff members identified the need to focus attention on strengthening relationships with families … Continue reading Fletcher Teachers Boost Family Relationships and Model Personalized Learning
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