The Fletcher Elementary learning community values environmental stewardship. This month Mrs. Hurt’s first graders have been learning about recycling practices. Mrs Hurt read students a wide variety of books about recycling. Students explored reading Ready to Recycle together as a class as well as to themselves, and then they got to add color to the … Continue reading First Graders Lead the Charge on Recycling at Fletcher Elementary
Welcome Sheriff Karry Andileigh
Sheriff Karry Andeligh, School Resource Officer (SRO) BFA Fairfax is excited to introduce and welcome Sheriff Karry Andeligh to our school community. We are extremely fortunate to have her serving as our School Resource Officer (SRO) this school year. Sheriff Andileigh is an outstanding role model and a valuable resource for our students, staff, and … Continue reading Welcome Sheriff Karry Andileigh
The FWSU Story: BFA Elementary Students Spend Time With Therapy Dog, Jazz
Earlier this fall, I was contacted by a community member who was interested in spending some time in our elementary school with her therapy dog, Jazz. Jazz is a black Labrador Retriever that has been certified as a therapy dog through Therapy Dogs of Vermont. I was immediately intrigued by this opportunity, not only as … Continue reading The FWSU Story: BFA Elementary Students Spend Time With Therapy Dog, Jazz
THE FWSU STORY: FWSU Learning Featured at United Nations Global Citizenship Event
Last week Superintendent Ned Kirsch was an invited panel speaker for the first celebration event for the International Day of Education for Global Citizenship sponsored by The Mission of the Republic of Korea and the State of Qatar to the United Nations. Superintendent Kirsch was the only PreK-12 educator in the United States that formally … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: FWSU Learning Featured at United Nations Global Citizenship Event
THE FWSU STORY: Second Graders Make A Difference at Georgia
This year at GEMS, Mrs. Ferguson’s second-grade class embarked on a journey to learn to knit and to make a difference in their local community. The project began in September. Every Monday, the class dedicated time to improve their skills. Members of the GEMS staff offered instruction and guidance throughout the year including librarian Mrs. … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Second Graders Make A Difference at Georgia
THE FWSU STORY: Young FWSU Artists Featured in Franklin County Art Show
Last month, the Collins-Perley Sports Complex hosted the annual Franklin County School Art Show. Students from BFA Fairfax, Fletcher, and Georgia Elementary and Middle School were represented as well as many other schools from our neighboring communities. Art teachers presented selected artwork to showcase their students' accomplishments over the past school year. On May 15th, … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Young FWSU Artists Featured in Franklin County Art Show
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Students Shine in 2018 Shape-Vermont Fitness Competition
On Thursday, May 3rd, BFA Fairfax Middle and Elementary School PE teachers Dylan Callan and Heather Weeks took a team of grades 5-8 students to compete in the Shape-Vermont 2018 State Fitness Competition held at Norwich University. Although this event is held annually, it was BFA Fairfax’s inaugural time attending the competition. Any interested 5th-8th … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Students Shine in 2018 Shape-Vermont Fitness Competition
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Long Range Facilities Planning Committee Reconvenes
This past November, the Fairfax community voted with a resounding defeat of the proposed bond totaling $15,998,458 to update the middle and high school wings of the school building. After taking time to reflect, reassess, and regroup, a new Long Range Facilities Planning Committee (LRFPC) consisting of community members, school board representatives, administrators, staff members, … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Long Range Facilities Planning Committee Reconvenes
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