Last fall, two core teachers at BFA Fairfax presented the Freshman Class of 2020 with an exciting leadership opportunity. M3 stands for Mindset, Metacognition, and Motivation. The program is designed to teach students about how they learn, how to expand their learning opportunities, and how they can change their thinking from fixed mindsets to growth mindsets.
BFA 7th Grade Studies Sustainability
sustainability [suh-stey-nuh-bil-i-tee] - Environmental Science. The quality of not being harmful to the environment or depleting natural resources, and thereby supporting long-term ecological balance Over the past ten weeks, 7th graders at BFA Fairfax have been studying the concept of sustainability across their four core classes of study. In this interdisciplinary unit, students built upon knowledge from the environmental, … Continue reading BFA 7th Grade Studies Sustainability
FWSU Receives Bay and Paul Grant to Focus on Innovation and Global Partnerships
FWSU is excited again to announce the Bay and Paul Foundation has granted FWSU $60,000 to continue its work engaging our students with students and classrooms from around the world. In addition, our grant funding this year will also allow FWSU schools to begin building our capacity for global connections in innovation through the creation … Continue reading FWSU Receives Bay and Paul Grant to Focus on Innovation and Global Partnerships
FWSU: A Great Place for Students to Learn and Thrive
FRANKLIN WEST SUPERVISORY UNION is a great place for students to learn and thrive. Below are some recent facts about our schools and supervisory union that you may not have been aware of. FWSU is the first and only school to become an Apple Distinguished School in Vermont. There are approximately 50 schools per year nationwide who … Continue reading FWSU: A Great Place for Students to Learn and Thrive
BFA Fairfax HS Senior Named Vermont Presidential Scholar
Thursday was a busy day for BFA high school senior Bhupinderjit “Binny” Singh. It was also a proud day for the BFA community and Binny’s family. After attending classes at BFA all day, Binny and his family traveled to the Statehouse in Montpelier so that he could receive recognition as one of Vermont’s Presidential Scholars. … Continue reading BFA Fairfax HS Senior Named Vermont Presidential Scholar
GEMS Learning Community Lends a Helping Hand
The GEMS community took time to gather and celebrate the generosity of our community right before our Thanksgiving break. During the 4 weeks of the annual Meals Marathon Food Drive, students and families donated 4,018 food items and $76 in cash contributions! The Food Drive team gave special recognition to Mr. Toof (6th Grade Teacher) and … Continue reading GEMS Learning Community Lends a Helping Hand
Student-Led Conferences Focus on Learning and Presentation in Fletcher
In Fletcher, sixth graders have deconstructed the traditional parent-teacher conference format in favor of Student-Led Conferences (SLC's), and the structure is getting rave reviews. "The student is the main player in the conference process," sixth grade teacher Jasmine Tremblay told students. "Teachers guide students through the conference process and help prepare, but the responsibility … Continue reading Student-Led Conferences Focus on Learning and Presentation in Fletcher
Up for Debate at GEMS
When you enter Matt Toof's 6th Grade Social Studies classroom on a debate day, excitement and energy are front-and-center, along with a hefty emphasis on the development of Transferable Skills. This year, all teachers and students in FWSU are working to deepen their understanding of proficiency in the area of Effective Communication. Teachers across the district … Continue reading Up for Debate at GEMS
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