On Friday, December 16th at 8:30 in the morning, the high school gym bleachers were full of parents and students. The curtains opened revealing the middle school chorus, in unity, entreating the crowd to “Seize the Day!” Next, WCAX news anchor Darren Perron appeared on the big screen, welcoming parents and students to the first … Continue reading First Middle School Celebration Engages Fairfax Community, Marks New Tradition
Think Snow: How School Weather Closings Are Made
Each year, at about this time, the weather begins to take a turn for the worse. Ice, snow, sleet, or any other wintry mixture always seem to appear at morning commute time. Some days the weather is so bad that canceling or delaying school is easy. Other days making that decision is not so easy. I’m … Continue reading Think Snow: How School Weather Closings Are Made
Introducing FWSU’s New SAP Counselor, Christopher Fountain
FWSU is pleased to introduce Christopher Fountain, the new Student Assistant Support Counselor (SAP) at BFA. He works primarily with students, teachers and parents providing substance use prevention awareness. Christopher is in the initial phase of providing monthly substance use prevention curriculum during designated support blocks, beginning with ninth grade in December. He … Continue reading Introducing FWSU’s New SAP Counselor, Christopher Fountain
Professional Learning Institute Centers on Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child in FWSU
What do classroom teachers, guidance counselors, behavioral support, ELL, and school nurses from across FWSU have in common that would bring them together for a two-day inservice? A dedicated interest in the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model that emphasizes a collaborative, integrated approach to learning and health for all children. During the … Continue reading Professional Learning Institute Centers on Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child in FWSU
William Harris Challenges BFA Fairfax Student-Athletes and Parents to “Make That Change”
On the night of Wednesday, December 7, the BFA Fairfax High School athletic community welcomed Mr. William Harris to the annual winter sports parent/athlete night. On an evening typically reserved for addressing athletic requirements, regulations, and procedures, Mr. Harris provided an energy-filled change, directing his words and passion toward student-athletes, parents, and coaches alike. Mr. … Continue reading William Harris Challenges BFA Fairfax Student-Athletes and Parents to “Make That Change”
Taking Time to Be Thankful…
The Fletcher School is a busy place, full of incredibly skilled and dedicated educators. It can be easy, during the hustle and bustle of daily school life, to lose track of being purposefully thankful. With the Thanksgiving season upon us, it seems appropriate to recognize each and every Fletcher staff member for their unique contribution … Continue reading Taking Time to Be Thankful…
Thanking Our Educational Support Professionals
This is the season for giving thanks, and it is also the perfect time to show our appreciation for those within our schools who often go unnoticed. November 16th is National Education Support Professionals Day! Today we are pleased to honor all of our staff who work hard to make our schools great places of … Continue reading Thanking Our Educational Support Professionals
Civility, for Our Children’s Sake
The past several days have been very politically charged across our nation. As is the case with any election - any decision, really - there are those who agree with the outcome and those who disagree. In our daily work as educators, we make hundreds of decisions on a seemingly never-ending variety of topics. We … Continue reading Civility, for Our Children’s Sake
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