A collaborative art project is connecting Fletcher Elementary School students with their peers at BFA Fairfax in an effort to build an increased sense of community. The idea for a student art exchange was born from a two-day Professional Learning Institute organized as part of the Franklin West Supervisory Union's teacher inservice days earlier in … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Art Exchange Teaches Fletcher Students About Community
THE FWSU STORY: It’s Time to Take the Plunge!
The Penguin Plunge is Special Olympics Vermont's largest annual fundraising effort with events in Burlington and at Stratton Mountain. Last year individual BFA Fairfax members joined forces to create a truly amazing Penguin Plunge team. Together, the 16 team members raised just under $4,500 for Special Olympics Vermont! Their fundraising efforts provide year-round sports training and athletic … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: It’s Time to Take the Plunge!
THE FWSU STORY: Winter Music Extravaganza to Wish Everyone a Happy Holiday!
Today we want to wish all our readers a happy holiday with an exciting view of videos and photos from one of our recent winter concerts!
THE FWSU STORY: A Closer Look at the Arts at BFA Fairfax Elementary
The last few weeks have provided multiple opportunities for our elementary students to showcase their hard work and performance skills to authentic audiences and our students have not disappointed. This time of year is always full of events that engage our community in celebrating our music, visual, and dramatic arts programs. Whether a band concert, … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: A Closer Look at the Arts at BFA Fairfax Elementary
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Students Experience World Cultures at the International Festival
On December 1st, students in BFA World Language classes attended the International Festival in Essex. The students were working to meet the Culture Proficiency in the World Language Proficiency Based Graduation Requirements. The International Festival is sponsored by the Vermont Performing Arts League as “annual celebration of cultures from around the world, bring their crafts, … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Students Experience World Cultures at the International Festival
THE FWSU STORY: Thanking Our Community of Learners
As we welcome another holiday season, we wanted to take this opportunity to thank all our wonderful readers and followers! Each school day, FWSU endeavors to share the learning that goes on in our schools and tell our story. Our blog helps bring our Action Plan to life as it continues to unfold in the classroom … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Thanking Our Community of Learners
THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Students Experience “Out of this World” Learning at StarBase
STEM learning just doesn't get any more engaging than standing in front of an F-16 fighter jet, poised for action at any moment. "You are going to see some top secret classified things in here. No pictures," the all-business Vermont Air National Guard sergeant told Fletcher Elementary School fifth-graders earlier this month. We're not allowed … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Students Experience “Out of this World” Learning at StarBase
THE FWSU STORY: Meet BFA’s Newest Exchange Students
This year at BFA Fairfax, three exchange students are spending the year with us learning about our school, our culture, and our students. Recently, we interviewed them to help us get to know them a little better. Yuna, Grade 10 Home Country: Japan BFA Courses: Sociology, US History, Spanish, Chorus Plans after High School: University … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Meet BFA’s Newest Exchange Students
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