The GEMS community took time to gather and celebrate the generosity of our community right before our Thanksgiving break. During the 4 weeks of the annual Meals Marathon Food Drive, students and families donated 4,018 food items and $76 in cash contributions! The Food Drive team gave special recognition to Mr. Toof (6th Grade Teacher) and … Continue reading GEMS Learning Community Lends a Helping Hand
BFA High School Students Conduct Field Study
Students in Mr. Lane’s High School Climate Change class recently conducted a field study of tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions at area high schools. Students were interested in finding out how a sampling of car tailpipe Carbon Dioxide emissions from the BFA-Fairfax parking lot compared with cars from other high schools. They suspected they would see a … Continue reading BFA High School Students Conduct Field Study
Community Partnership Enhances Staff Learning in Behavioral Communication
“The foundation of every state is the education of its youth.” ~ Diogenes Laerfius As a part of the FWSU Inservice in October, our paraprofessionals were provided with a learning opportunity focusing on behavior as a means of communication and how Executive Functioning has a direct correlation with how the brain performs. This presentation was provided … Continue reading Community Partnership Enhances Staff Learning in Behavioral Communication
BFA HS Bio Math Connects Learning with Community
Target 1. Student-Centered Learning. FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Target 3 – Flexible Learning Environments. FWSU will maximize flexible learning environments by redefining the school day, promoting learning experiences that extend beyond the school classroom, and fostering creativity, innovation, and differentiated learning opportunities for all. Target – … Continue reading BFA HS Bio Math Connects Learning with Community
Family Involvement Kicks off the Year in Fletcher
Target – Engaged Community Partners. FWSU staff and students will collaborate, innovate, create and conceptualize ideas and learning with local, regional, state, and global partners to make a difference in their community, state, and world. Action Step - Communication model solicits community partners. Indicator of Success - Collaborative student projects/partnerships become part of the fabric of … Continue reading Family Involvement Kicks off the Year in Fletcher
Schoology Arrives at FWSU!
Target 1 – Student-Centered Learning. FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Target 2 – Leadership in a Student Centered Learning Environment. FWSU will foster development of teacher & student leaders who provide innovative opportunities for local and global student-centered learning. Target 3 – Flexible Learning Environments. FWSU will … Continue reading Schoology Arrives at FWSU!
“Don’t Yuk My Yum!”
Target 3 - Flexible Learning Environments. “FWSU will maximize flexible learning environments by redefining the school day, promoting learning experiences that extend beyond the school classroom, and fostering creativity, innovation, and differentiated learning opportunities for all. Action Steps - Provide students with access to content, resources, and methods for learning beyond the school day and beyond … Continue reading “Don’t Yuk My Yum!”
Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee: Looking Toward the Future of BFA Fairfax
Target – Engaged Community Partners – FWSU staff and students will collaborate, innovate, create and conceptualize ideas and learning with local, regional, state and global partners to make a difference in their community, state and world. One of the many great attributes of Fairfax is our commitment to instilling a sense of community in our … Continue reading Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee: Looking Toward the Future of BFA Fairfax
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