Students in Middle School Community Groups recently created a "Be the Change Chain". Each student identified one thing that they would do to step in when they see a teasing/bullying incident. They also wrote ways they could contribute to a climate of kindness in the Middle School. These ideas were linked together to form a … Continue reading BFA Middle School Students Create “Be the Change” Chain
GEMS Students Show the Work of Community Helpers in Extravaganza
Target 1 - Student Centered Learning: FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step: Students will engage in personalized learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving, and creative learning opportunities. GEMS was privileged to have Professional Puppeteer Sarah Frechette conduct an Arts Mini-Residency with second graders during the final … Continue reading GEMS Students Show the Work of Community Helpers in Extravaganza
FWSU Participates in Digital Learning Day 2013
Today marks the second annual Digital Learning Day.This national event is part of a yearlong campaign to raise awareness about teaching and learning in the digital age. It focuses on successful instructional practice and effective use of technology in schools. FWSU is recognized as a leader in Vermont, for creating innovative student digital learning environments. … Continue reading FWSU Participates in Digital Learning Day 2013
7th-8th Graders Prepare for High School with “Step Into Your Future”
Target 1. Student-Centered Learning – FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. The Step Into Your Future program at GEMS is marking its ninth year supporting middle schoolers with the transition to high school. Students are invited to join lunch groups with other 7th and 8th graders. The gesture … Continue reading 7th-8th Graders Prepare for High School with “Step Into Your Future”
FES Students Lead Interactive Literary Discussions
Target 3. Flexible Learning Environments – FWSU will maximize flexible learning environments by redefining the school day, promoting learning experiences that extend beyond the school classroom, and fostering creativity, innovation, and differentiated learning opportunities for all. Action Step - Increase access to resources for all students using digital tools making learning more accessible for diverse learners. Through … Continue reading FES Students Lead Interactive Literary Discussions
Georgia Elementary Students Toot Their Horns!
Target 4: Engaged Community Partners – FWSU staff and students will collaborate,innovate, create and conceptualize ideas and learning with local, regional, state, and global partners to make a difference in their community, state, and world. Action Step: Engage community partners in a focused collaborative inquiry process. Third and fourth grade students at the Georgia Elementary … Continue reading Georgia Elementary Students Toot Their Horns!
Friday Fun with Flexible Learning
Target 3: Flexible Learning Environments - FWSU will maximize flexible learning environments by redefining the school day, promoting learning experiences that extend beyond the school classroom, and fostering creativity, innovation, and differentiated learning opportunities for all. Action Step - Develop opportunities for students to collaborate, innovate, create and conceptualize in all learning settings. Every Friday at … Continue reading Friday Fun with Flexible Learning
Focused Professional Learning Day for FWSU Educators
A very cold Martin Luther King Day marked the final inservice of the year for FWSU teachers and paraprofessional staff. The morning started off with a keynote presentation by Superintendent Ned Kirsch. It also included brief remarks by Fairfax School Board Chair Elaine Carpenter and Director of Curriculum Mary Lynn Riggs. The remainder of the day was devoted to giving teachers time … Continue reading Focused Professional Learning Day for FWSU Educators
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