FWSU students play an important role in the relationship of learning and teaching. They are valued for their prior knowledge, skills, talents, interests, and cultural points of view. First grade students in Mrs. Dattilio’s Georgia Elementary School’s classroom recently engaged in a performance of the folk tale “Stone Soup.” Some travelers come to a village, carrying … Continue reading GEMS First Grader’s Demonstrate Community Collaboration
Author Jennifer Armstrong Visits the Fairfax Community Library
BFA 6th grade students recently attended Jennifer Armstrong’s author visit with other Fairfax Community members. Ms. Armstrong presented her book, Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World, which was this year’s Vermont Reads 2016 selection — A Statewide Community Reading Program from the Vermont Council on the Humanities. Mrs. Armstrong not only discussed the research and … Continue reading Author Jennifer Armstrong Visits the Fairfax Community Library
Fletcher Students Lead Searches for New Staff
Students at Fletcher Elementary are making major decisions about the future of their school. This year, they have more than a little involvement in the process of hiring new staff for next fall. They are conducting every aspect of the job searches, from crafting the help wanted postings and reviewing applications, to writing questions and … Continue reading Fletcher Students Lead Searches for New Staff
Fletcher Students Launch into STEM at Starbase!
Imagine yourself an F16 pilot, suited up and thundering past the Green Mountains at more than 1,500 miles per hour. Or, as Amelia Earhart, the first American aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Then again, you might prefer to be the wizard behind the curtain and design aircraft using state-of-the-art computer-aided technology. Fifth … Continue reading Fletcher Students Launch into STEM at Starbase!
Fletcher Students Learn History Through Sled Dogs
On January 25, 1925, Dr. Curtis Welch, the lone physician in Nome, Alaska, sent a desperate radio signal across the frozen tundra. There had been an outbreak of Diphtheria, an extremely contagious disease affecting the throat and lungs. Many of Nome's residents were very ill with what Dr. Welch had previously believed to be lesser … Continue reading Fletcher Students Learn History Through Sled Dogs
BFA Fairfax Has Gold Medal Day at the Vermont Special Olympics Winter Games
On Friday, March 4th, the BFA Fairfax Unified Snowshoe team traveled to Suicide Six Resort in Woodstock, Vermont for the annual Vermont Special Olympics Winter Games. Formed six years ago, the 2016 BFA Fairfax Unified Snowshoe team consisted of 25 athletes and partners from our elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as six faculty … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Has Gold Medal Day at the Vermont Special Olympics Winter Games
Don’t Miss the First-Annual “BFA’s Got Talent!” Show
Also, the first annual talent show, BFA ‘s Got Talent! will occur on Saturday, March 12 in the Richard Brown Memorial Gym. There will be two shows, one at 2:00 pm for student performances from grades K-5 and a second show at 7:00 pm for student performances from grades 6-12. All funds raised from this event … Continue reading Don’t Miss the First-Annual “BFA’s Got Talent!” Show
Makers, Creators, and Doer’s: 100+ Students Participate in First-Ever Georgia Elementary Maker Faire!
What is a Maker Faire? A Maker Faire is an opportunity for discussion, expression, creativity, and FUN! The expression on the faces of both adults and children show it all! On a February school night, the GEMS cafeteria was elbow-to-elbow as parents,children, and students attended the maker event with enthusiasm and excitement. Everyone was given the opportunity to create, … Continue reading Makers, Creators, and Doer’s: 100+ Students Participate in First-Ever Georgia Elementary Maker Faire!
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