Students at the Fletcher Elementary School celebrated International Dot Day during the first several weeks of school. While the official Dot Day takes place in mid-September, in recent weeks the students at the school have explored the concepts of creativity, kindness, uniqueness, and mindfulness through art. The book, The Dot, by noted children’s author Peter … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Dot Day Inspires Creativity, Individuality in Fletcher
THE FWSU STORY: A Life Half-Lived: Darryl Rodgers Shares Personal Message of Loss and Hope in the Face of Addiction with BFA Fairfax High School Students
Last month, BFA welcomed Darryl Rodgers to spend time with our high school students and offer words of advice and encouragement. Darryl shared the story of his son, Chase, who went from college athlete to drug rehab to being killed in a drug-related car crash in the span of only one and a half years. … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: A Life Half-Lived: Darryl Rodgers Shares Personal Message of Loss and Hope in the Face of Addiction with BFA Fairfax High School Students
THE FWSU STORY: Sharing Learning and Meaning in a Proficiency-Based High School
As part of their journey to 2020 Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements, the students and teachers at BFA Fairfax High School are shifting the culture of learning from the traditional to the transformed. The transformation continues this year with the introduction of SLaM: Sharing Learning and Meaning. SLaM began with an idea borrowed from South Burlington High School … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Sharing Learning and Meaning in a Proficiency-Based High School
THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Elementary Receives Recognition for Positive School Climate
For the fourth consecutive year, the Fletcher Elementary School has been recognized for its exceptional support of a positive school climate and the social competence of its students. For three years, the Fletcher School has been designated a Vermont PBIS School of Merit by the Positive Interventions and Supports Team of the Vermont Agency of … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Elementary Receives Recognition for Positive School Climate
THE FWSU STORY: Celebrating a Positive School Culture at GEMS
School culture is as important as the instruction that takes place every day. Where students feel valued, welcome, and safe, and where there is a sense of community and individuality. That is where student success occurs. Such an atmosphere contributes to effective teaching and learning and to genuine communication, both within and outside the school. Classrooms … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Celebrating a Positive School Culture at GEMS
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Preschoolers Engage in STEM
Every day in preschool we work to integrate academic content and skills into our classroom. We believe that every interaction with our students is an opportunity for learning. Students are constantly learning through guided play, group activities, and one-to-one interactions with staff members. Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities are particularly engaging to our … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Preschoolers Engage in STEM
THE FWSU STORY: GEMS 7/8 Grade Students Build Community, Spread Kindness
What’s happening with GEMS seventh and eighth graders? This year on Fridays, students have time in their schedules for students to further develop their Personalized Learning Plans by learning and experiencing community service and team building cohesion. Each team has also taken the opportunity to build a greater sense of community within the grades. The … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: GEMS 7/8 Grade Students Build Community, Spread Kindness
THE FWSU STORY: Watch Fletcher Kindergarteners Read Stories to their Principal!
Emergent readers and writers are the absolute best, and I am very fortunate to have Kindergarteners frequent my office at Fletcher Elementary School. The routine remains relatively the same regardless of the day. They call the office from their classroom to schedule an appointment to read to me. (Keep in mind that scheduling an appointment … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Watch Fletcher Kindergarteners Read Stories to their Principal!
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