What is a Maker Faire? A Maker Faire is an opportunity for discussion, expression, creativity, and FUN! The expression on the faces of both adults and children show it all. On a February school night, the GEMS cafeteria was elbow-to-elbow as parents, children, and students attended the maker event with enthusiasm and excitement. Everyone had the opportunity to create, … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Georgia Students Present Maker Faire
THE FWSU STORY: Day 127
Deep into March, our students anxiously anticipate the warmth of spring in Vermont (mud season!). Day 127 of 178 student days in our calendar is just another day in the life of our schools... Students and teachers use time throughout the day to interact with each other and engage in discovery. You never quite know what … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Day 127
THE FWSU STORY: Bravo to BFA Fairfax Elementary Drama Club!
Once again, our fourth and fifth graders that participate in the Elementary Drama Club put on two magnificent performances of Holka Polka for students, parents and staff members. While watching I am always reminded how valuable these learning experiences are for our students. There are so many important skills that are learned through participation in … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Bravo to BFA Fairfax Elementary Drama Club!
THE FWSU STORY: GEMS Students Shape Future of Technology in their School
As our district continues to collaborate and study what tech devices will best meet the needs of students in future years, we have come to the conclusion that it is imperative to hear from students and let them express themselves from their perspective. Diverse groups representing the student body were formed from various grade levels in … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: GEMS Students Shape Future of Technology in their School
THE FWSU STORY: Integrated Story Writing & Technology at BFA Fairfax Preschool
This year in Preschool it was my goal to embed technology use in meaningful ways. With our school offering many technology pathways it was important to me to begin to pave the pathway for successful digital learning even for our youngest learners. When we began a literacy unit on retelling stories the two objectives seemed to … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Integrated Story Writing & Technology at BFA Fairfax Preschool
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax High School Departments Welcome Morning Collaboration
High School teachers at BFA Fairfax are working to adapt their curriculum and instruction to meet the changes in teaching and learning associated with proficiency. A structure that helps to provide time for this work is our morning Collaborative Teacher Time. Teachers throughout BFA meet every morning from 7:30-8:10 to work together on a variety … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax High School Departments Welcome Morning Collaboration
THE FWSU STORY: Georgia Students Step into their Future
In the middle of January, all seventh and eighth-grade students participated in Step into Your Future at Georgia. The purpose of this program is to engage our middle school students to begin discussing their futures in high school and beyond. These discussions give students information about how the choices people make expand or restrict future opportunities. … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Georgia Students Step into their Future
THE FWSU STORY: Prehistoric Giants Teach Fletcher Students About History and Science
Three prehistoric beasts took the Fletcher Elementary School gym by storm Monday. The brightly colored larger-than-life guests were part of the Dinosaur Science Series, educational programming infused with engaging antics, that is the brainchild of paleontologist and comedian Bob Lisaius, otherwise known as Dinoman. Dressed in a multi-pocket vest and tan hat, Lisaius, burst onto … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Prehistoric Giants Teach Fletcher Students About History and Science
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