In February, a group of student athletes, part of the Athletic Leadership Council, from South Burlington High School (dressed in their school colors) came to GEMS and spent some time in kindergarten and first grade classrooms. Annika Nielsen, a GEMS graduate, and now a South Burlington High School student (and athlete) organized this group’s visit. … Continue reading Student Scholars at GEMS
Thanks for Supporting Our Schools!
Thank you for supporting our students and staff members this past Tuesday by voting to pass our school budgets! The budgets allows us to continue to provide innovative educational opportunities to prepare students for a rapidly changing world. The education model that we all experienced in school will not meet the current needs of today’s students. … Continue reading Thanks for Supporting Our Schools!
GEMS Supports Community with Empty Bowls Project
Georgia students made ceramic bowls to donate to the Empty Bowls Project in St. Albans. The sale of the bowls benefit Martha's Kitchen, a local food kitchen that serves up healthy food to those in need of a meal. The benefit will take place on March 5th at Martha's Kitchen. Learning how to be of … Continue reading GEMS Supports Community with Empty Bowls Project
BFA Fairfax Seniors Engage in Town Meeting 2016
On the first Tuesday in March, Vermont’s citizens gather to discuss town and school business at the Annual Town Meeting. It’s an age-old tradition that exhibits democracy in action at its finest and messiest. Each year, students in BFA’s Senior Social Studies classes attend Town Meeting in Fairfax, Georgia, Fletcher or Westford to learn firsthand … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Seniors Engage in Town Meeting 2016
February Focus
On February 3, 2016 students at BFA Elementary celebrated 100 days of school, for this school year. Student’s engaged in critical thinking and used manipulatives to demonstrate 100 Days of School. Students and community members were also provided with an event at the Fairfax Community Library, as the 100 day celebration continued. A special visitor … Continue reading February Focus
Tis’ The Giving Season
Celebrating this season of giving... whether it be the personal touch of "hand made" crafts given to senior citizens... Raising money through bracelet sales to be given to the Georgia food shelf... Giving your best smile to make others feel happy... Sharing your musical gift for others to enjoy... Creating gifts that are meaningful and … Continue reading Tis’ The Giving Season
BFA Fairfax Elementary Celebrates the Holiday Season
BFA Fairfax Elementary students celebrated the holiday season this past Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The “Big Gym” was standing-room-only as families came together to listen to our students sing a variety of songs from the season. This was Sarah Wolff’s first concert as our new music teacher and she reminded all of us how lucky … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Elementary Celebrates the Holiday Season
BFA Students Practice Developmental Assets and Give Back
Back in November, students in Mrs. Wills’ 8th grade Language Arts class at BFA Fairfax spent eight days in practicing the “giving” part of “Thanksgiving They organized a coin drop to raise money for Golden Huggs, a local dog rescue group based in Williston, Vermont. The students have been studying Developmental Assets, which includes Caring, … Continue reading BFA Students Practice Developmental Assets and Give Back
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