Mrs. Jennifer “Jenny” Blackman has taught Kindergarten at the Fletcher Elementary School for the past 13 years and is beloved by her students, their families, her colleagues and the community at large. She will retire from teaching in on Monday, with the tremendous respect of all who have had her as a teacher and those … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Community Honors Retiring Veteran Teacher Jenny Blackman
THE FWSU STORY: Researching & Developing A Solution For Plastic Waste at GEMS
Early this year, FWSU offered educators an opportunity to earn a FWSU micro-credential based upon the UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development. Eric Hadd, an Educational Technology Specialist at GEMS, was one of the first to earn the micro-credential based on his work with his students. Throughout the year, he continues to provide students with opportunities to … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Researching & Developing A Solution For Plastic Waste at GEMS
THE FWSU STORY: A Picture Is Worth Thousand Words: 2017-18 BFA Fairfax Sports Edition
As the 2017-18 school year comes to a close, and the cleats, balls, pinnies, skis, and batons are put to rest for another year, this is a great opportunity to reflect on all the athletic successes of this school year. BFA Fairfax’s athletic participation numbers are among the highest ever, and we are … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: A Picture Is Worth Thousand Words: 2017-18 BFA Fairfax Sports Edition
THE FWSU STORY: New Teachers Celebrate the Year and Reflect on Resilience
Each year during the month of May, FWSU takes the opportunity to celebrate the work and learning of our new teachers and their mentors. The year's focus was on “Wellness Strategies to Promote Joy” in our classrooms and in the profession. In our last Professional Practice forum, new teachers worked on a personal legacy statement. … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: New Teachers Celebrate the Year and Reflect on Resilience
THE FWSU STORY: The Life of a Principal’s Daughter
You’re sitting in your high school social studies class when one of your parents walks in. They start to talk with your friends about what they are doing in class and then they check in with your teacher. At this point, most people would wake up startled from a bad dream, but when you’re the … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: The Life of a Principal’s Daughter
THE FWSU STORY: School Board Chairs Learn Together
This week the three school board chairs of the schools that comprise FWSU spent the day together learning. The professional development opportunity was sponsored by the Vermont School Boards Association is a requirement of all school board chairs and superintendents in Vermont (16 VSA 561(b). The daylong training explored topics such as educational leadership, school … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: School Board Chairs Learn Together
THE FWSU STORY: Meet the New Business Manager
Earlier this month, FWSU welcomed new Business Manager, Randall Morton, to its leadership team. Randy comes to us with lots of experience and a positive, team-oriented approach to his work. His leadership style is driven by forging relationships, finding strengths, modeling flexibility, and keeping a step ahead of whatever may be on the horizon. Randy … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Meet the New Business Manager
THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Elementary Produces Award-Winning Technology Video
MC Baker, Art Educator at the Fletcher Elementary School, has worked with students to produce an award-winning video featuring the technology tool, OSMO, and to showcase students' use of the cutting-edge computer accessory with students. OSMO works with students' iPads and utilizes a small reflector that covers the device's camera to allow the iPad to recognize moveable objects … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Elementary Produces Award-Winning Technology Video
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