On April 19 a year’s worth of planning and fundraising came to a close as 16 members of the BFA Fairfax High School Softball program journeyed to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida for six days of softball spring training and community service. This trip is taken … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Softball Trains Hard and Pays It Forward During Florida Spring Training Week
THE FWSU STORY: Preschool Literacy Night Inspires Fletcher’s Youngest Readers and Writers
At first glance, the Fletcher Elementary School library looked more like Santa's bustling workshop than a quiet reading space Monday evening as several preschool families used shiny wrapping paper, colorful stickers, and a virtual treasure trove of arts and crafts supplies to transform ordinary cardboard boxes into personalized and portable student desks. Eight preschool families … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Preschool Literacy Night Inspires Fletcher’s Youngest Readers and Writers
THE FWSU STORY: Fairfax Farm to School Program Cultivates Sustainable Partnership with School in Kenya
Last week, students at BFA Fairfax welcomed visiting school leaders from Kenya into their gardens and classrooms. It was an incredible opportunity for the visiting team to learn how to start a farm to school who want to start a farm to school program in their own community. The 10-day trip to Vermont was made possible … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Fairfax Farm to School Program Cultivates Sustainable Partnership with School in Kenya
THE FWSU STORY: When a Keychain Is Not Just a Keychain
Three years ago when planning how to integrate innovation spaces into FWSU schools, we explored the emerging technology of 3D printing. At that time, many schools seemed to be using the technology to print everyday objects, like keychains. Although this was new and trendy, the leadership team agreed we wanted more: our 3D printing experiences … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: When a Keychain Is Not Just a Keychain
THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Students Learn About Financial Literacy
Plan ahead. Isn't that what we've always been told? In Fletcher, students have begun to do just that, and they are working to secure their financial futures in the process. The Reading is an Investment Program is an initiative of the Vermont State Treasurer's Office. It encourages students to learn about financial literacy through children's books. This … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Students Learn About Financial Literacy
BFA Fairfax Celebrates Music In Our Schools Month
As winter turns to spring, the BFA Fairfax community looks forward melting snow, spring sports, and maple sugaring. However, another popular event also marks this important time period during the school year. Every March, schools across the country celebrate Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM). MIOSM is an annual celebration during the month of March … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Celebrates Music In Our Schools Month
THE FWSU STORY: March Madness is Alive at BFA Fairfax
For sports fans everywhere, the month of March brings the transition from the winter to spring athletic season, the (hopeful) spring thaw, and the inevitable excitement created by the NCAA basketball tournament, more commonly known as “March Madness.” BFA Fairfax is experiencing its own version of March Madness this week as our Varsity boys basketball … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: March Madness is Alive at BFA Fairfax
THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Engages with National Author on World Read Aloud Day
In support of World Read Aloud Day, which is February 1st, children’s book author Mara Rockliff visited our school today. Mara started her visit sharing a picture of her rowhouse in Pennsylvania. Then she shared a map of what it would look like if she were to drive to our school for a visit. The … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Engages with National Author on World Read Aloud Day
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