The Giant Bubble Experiment: A Focus on STEM Part 1

Target 1 – Student-Centered Learning. FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step -Highlight, create and model innovative learning opportunities that promote collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creativity for students and staff. Indicator of Success - Students and staff will apply existing knowledge to create original works as a means of personal or group … Continue reading The Giant Bubble Experiment: A Focus on STEM Part 1

Fletcher First-Graders Discover Blogging!

Target 1– Student-Centered Learning. FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step -Highlight, create and model innovative learning opportunities that promote collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creativity for students and staff. Indicator of Success - Students and staff will create personalized learning networks to communicate and collaborate with others. First graders at Fletcher Elementary … Continue reading Fletcher First-Graders Discover Blogging!

BFA HS Students Explore Options at College Fair

Target 1 – Student-Centered Learning FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step – Highlight, create and model innovative learning opportunities that promote collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creativity for students and staff. Indicator of Success – Students and staff will participate in a global … Continue reading BFA HS Students Explore Options at College Fair

GEMS First Graders Roll for 50!

Target 1. Student-Centered Learning – FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Indicator of Success– Students and staff will apply existing knowledge to create original works as a means of personal or group expression. First grade students in Ms. MacKenzie's class enjoyed the chance to play a board game … Continue reading GEMS First Graders Roll for 50!

Meet the Common Core: Learn the Facts About New State Standards

Have you met the Common Core? Common Core State Standards, also known as CCCS, is designed to "provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting … Continue reading Meet the Common Core: Learn the Facts About New State Standards

BFA Class of 2017 Welcomes Smart Start

Target 2: Leadership in a Student-Centered Environment: FWSU will foster development of teacher & student leaders who provide innovative opportunities for local and global student-centered learning. Action Step: Provide multiple avenues for students and staff to lead, advocate, and serve within the school and community Indicator(s) of Success: Teachers embrace role of coach, facilitator and … Continue reading BFA Class of 2017 Welcomes Smart Start

Welcome Back Students! Images of #FirstDay 2013

We are so delighted to welcome our students back to another great year of teaching and learning at Franklin West Supervisory Union! It is rewarding look into the smiling faces filled with anticipation of the renewed promise that the new year brings. Today, each child embarks on a yearlong journey of growth, creativity, and discovery. Physical Education … Continue reading Welcome Back Students! Images of #FirstDay 2013