Thanksgiving is a time for reflection, appreciation, and a time to gather with families and friends to be grateful for everything we have. It is a time for laughter and enjoying one another’s company- a time to acknowledge and be mindful of the lives we live. To help students understand the importance of this holiday … Continue reading Making Meaning of Thanksgiving at GEMS
STAR’s are Born at FWSU
Recently Juliet King, Literacy Specialist/Coach at BFA Fairfax provided mini-workshops to review STAR 360 with special educators and SLP’s. STAR 360 is a comprehensive K-12 assessment tool, allowing educators to screen and group students for targeted instruction, measure student growth, predict performance on Smarter Balanced exams and Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) assessments, and monitor achievement on Common Core … Continue reading STAR’s are Born at FWSU
GEMS Students Experience Spanish Culture via Castleton University
The plan was for us to leave at 7:15am and head as a Spanish class to Castleton University, where the Spanish Club and some international students would put on a day of immersion and cultural activities for us. The trip down took nearly two hours. However, once we arrived, we walked into a conference room … Continue reading GEMS Students Experience Spanish Culture via Castleton University
Google’s 20 Percent Model Inspires Fletcher Students to EXPLORE!
Many companies, like Google, encourage employees to spend up to 20 percent of their time on innovative projects of personal interest. Remarkably, close to 50 percent of Google's blockbuster products, including Gmail, have originated during this time. The concept has spread to companies like Flickr, the Huffington Post and even some schools, including Fletcher. During … Continue reading Google’s 20 Percent Model Inspires Fletcher Students to EXPLORE!
BFA 6th Graders Take Learning to the Summit in Annual Mount Mansfield Hike!
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 BFA 6th Graders Take Learning to the Summit in Annual Mount Mansfield Hike!
Putting Learning In Hands of GEMS Students
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 Step 3: Make relevant and authentic problems become the focus of learning. Indicator of Success: Students are engaged in answering authentic questions and … Continue reading Putting Learning In Hands of GEMS Students
BFA Fairfax Homecoming Just Around the Corner!
From Saturday October 3rd to Saturday October 10th BFA Fairfax will be celebrating its annual Homecoming festivities. Activities will kick off Saturday night with a Beach Bash Dance Party for students in grades 9-12 from 7-10pm. The following week, will include home events for our multiple athletic teams in grades 7-12 including the ever-popular Fairfax … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Homecoming Just Around the Corner!
Preparing All Learners for a Lifetime of Learning
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 the school … Continue reading Preparing All Learners for a Lifetime of Learning
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