This school year GEMS has re-introduced Advisory Groups for its 7th & 8th graders. Every middle school student needs an adult who knows him or her well and is in a position to give individual attention. Why Have an Advisory Group? Middle schools exist not simply to provide academic work in the core subjects. They are responsible … Continue reading Advisory Groups Foster Student Success at GEMS
Welcome Back Teachers and Staff!
We are really getting close to the Best Day of the Year: The First Day of School. However, before that happens we first must welcome back all of the faculty and staff of FWSU. This year the first day of faculty inservice was a bit different from the past. Thanks to the generous underwriting of the Bay and … Continue reading Welcome Back Teachers and Staff!
BFA Fairfax’s Innovation Lab to Spark Authentic Learning Challenges
By Rhonda Siemons, Sandy Brown, Kendra Myers, and Victoria Minor Science and technology spaces (classrooms, labs, maker spaces, design studios, and project spaces) need to be designed to prepare future generations of integrative problem-solvers with the purpose of inspiring students to learn, explore, and discover in order to develop a deep understanding and appreciation of … Continue reading BFA Fairfax’s Innovation Lab to Spark Authentic Learning Challenges
BFA 5th Graders Explore Local Water System
Where does your water come from? That is the question that drove BFA fifth grade students' learning for several weeks. It led them to discover the answers about one of the Next Generation Science Standards 5-ESS3-1 which was to obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources … Continue reading BFA 5th Graders Explore Local Water System
BFA Elementary Spring Musical a Hit!
The BFA Fairfax Elementary School held two fantastic spring concerts this week. As always, the gym was standing-room-only. All students entertained families and friends with singing and dancing. In one year, Ms. Wolff has made an immediate and positive impact on our elementary music program. We are so pleased with the direction our school’s music program … Continue reading BFA Elementary Spring Musical a Hit!
GEMS Students Dare to Dream
“To accomplish great things we must first dream, then visualize, then plan…believe…act.” Students at Georgia Elementary Middle School have been asked to “Dare to Dream.” This experience helps to boost self-esteem and provide positive role models for children in elementary and middle school. Students talk about how they can Achieve, Believe and Conceive their dreams … Continue reading GEMS Students Dare to Dream
GEMS 7th Graders Engage in Authentic Learning Experience
Students in Mr. Hardy’s 7th Grade Math Class were provided an authentic learning experience. Students were offered three projects to explore: Given the opportunity, how would you redesign our school’s cafeteria space to improve traffic flow and the overall atmosphere? What would you propose to do with the vacant space encompassed by our community walking path … Continue reading GEMS 7th Graders Engage in Authentic Learning Experience
BFA Poetry & Short Story Students Deepen Learning of the Holocaust
During a four-week unit, Fred Griffin's students in his Poetry and Short Story class explored the complicated topic of the Holocaust. By researching primary resources, students gained a personal perspective of the pivotal events that took place during this significant historical event. Students then wrote original poems to reflect their understanding of their inquiries. Finally, … Continue reading BFA Poetry & Short Story Students Deepen Learning of the Holocaust
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