A small group of 6th Graders gave us the “buzz” on bees this week as they presented their work on the importance of honey bees. For four weeks, these students studied the honey bee and all the intricacies of the hive; culminating in an hour-long presentation, complete with costume, simulations, and snacks! The students had … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: The Hive is Alive! GEMS 6th Graders Explore the Importance of the Honey Bee
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Students Engage in Financial Literacy Program
Students and staff in grades four and eight partnered with Junior Achievement and People’s United Bank on June 6th to engage in a day of financial literacy. Junior Achievement (JA) is a non-profit organization that provides age-appropriate programs for youth in grades K-12, focusing on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career exploration. People's United Charitable Foundation … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Students Engage in Financial Literacy Program
THE FWSU STORY: Young Children at GEMS Make Meaning Through Discovery
Children learn best through play and this works very well when you teach a concept such as patterns. As they enjoy activities involving patterning, young learners understand that the sequencing of such items allows for making predictions about what comes next. Learning about patterns in the early years of education is an important developmental milestone … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Young Children at GEMS Make Meaning Through Discovery
THE FWSU STORY: New Assessment Measures Physical Fitness at GEMS
The Vermont Agency of Education has made some changes in the state assessment system this year in accordance with the Federal “Every Student Succeeds Act” (ESSA). One such change is the implementation of Physical Education assessments in targeted elementary, middle, and high school grades. The Vermont Agency of Education has selected FitnessGram to serve as … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: New Assessment Measures Physical Fitness at GEMS
THE FWSU STORY: GEMS Students to Create Projects in New Outdoor Woodworking Center
With generous funding from the Georgia Elementary Middle School PTCO, the first-grade team was able to purchase tools and other supplies to create a woodworking center. Our center is now complete with safety glasses, aprons, gloves, hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, a saw and miter box, levels, measuring tapes, and speed squares. Eighth-grade teacher Brad King and … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: GEMS Students to Create Projects in New Outdoor Woodworking Center
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax 8th Grade Students Find Adventure in Boston
On April 19 and 20, the BFA Fairfax eighth grade team departed on our annual trip to Boston, Massachusetts. I was once again reminded of the importance of creating learning experiences that challenge and enhance students’ worldviews and perspectives. During our two-day journey, our students had the opportunity to learn about the history of Boston, … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax 8th Grade Students Find Adventure in Boston
THE FWSU STORY: How Sensory Breaks Get Our Bodies “Just Right” for Learning
Everyone processes information in different ways and has different sensory needs. As adults, we have all developed ways to meet our own sensory needs. This may look like going for a drink of water after sitting for awhile, using a standing desk, or chewing gum. Children are the same as us; however, they have not … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: How Sensory Breaks Get Our Bodies “Just Right” for Learning
THE FWSU STORY: Meet BFA Fairfax Senior Minh Thu
Minh Thu is a senior at BFA Fairfax this year. She is enrolled in a variety of courses and plans to attend college next year like the other members of the Class of 2018. Unlike the others, Minh has joined BFA Fairfax for the year from her home country of Vietnam. She spent last year … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Meet BFA Fairfax Senior Minh Thu
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