Bellows Free Academy FairfaxUpcoming Events
2/13/2012
- Middle school parent advisory meeting2/17/2012
2/27/2012
- Winter recess- no school2/28/2012
2/29/2012
FWSU NEWS
School Budget Proposals for FY2013
FWSU and local school boards have approved school budget proposals for the 2012-2013 school year. Click here to view budgets and learn more about these proposals which will be considered by the voters on March 6th.
SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Save the Date!
Look for this reminder going out next week!
Middle school Odyssey of the Mind
Teams are forming now for Odyssey of the Mind! See Mr. Chris for more information or email him at cchouiniere@fwsu.org
High School Valentines dance
Friday, Feb. 17th 7-10pm
Middle school gym $4
Middle school gym $4
HS Music News
“One Hit Wonder”
Composed and produced by
BFA Music Studio A Students
Instructor: Mr. Chris Chouiniere
Middle school parent advisory meeting
this meeting has been rescheduled from January 9 to February 13.
5:30pm to 6:30 in room 362
5:30pm to 6:30 in room 362
high school student information
THE GOVERNOR'S INSTITUTES OF VERMONT
February 10-12, 2012
See Ms. Cole for further information or visit www.giv.org to register.
February 10-12, 2012
See Ms. Cole for further information or visit www.giv.org to register.
Scholarships added for class of 2012
Dept of education final determination report
BFA FAIRFAX PTSA SKI/SNOWBOARD PROGRAM
Graduation Requirements Survey
The BFA Fairfax school board is taking some time this fall to examine our current graduation requirements. Our goal is to ensure that our graduation requirements are aligned with the BFA Fairfax school mission: “BFA Fairfax is committed to ensuring all students become informed, literate critical thinkers who demonstrate responsible social and civic behaviors.” As a part of the process we are inviting the community to provide input by taking a few minutes to complete an online survey. The survey is located directly at:
Your feed back if very important to this process; thank you in advance for taking some time to complete the survey. https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHZXaFg5TFdQY3FOS0h3NHc3QTBJUGc6MA
Bus Drop-Off Procedures for K-3 Students
In an effort to ensure the safety of students using the BFA Fairfax school buses the administration has determined that we need to clarify our expectations for bus drivers and parents/guardians regarding the transfer of the care of students under bus driver supervision to families.
Students K-3
The bus driver will transfer the care of students in grades K-3 and under into the care of an adult at the bus stop. If there is no adult at the bus stop the driver will radio back to the school's main office and request the personnel in the office attempt to contact the student's parent/guardian to alert them the bus is attempting to drop the student off. If this is not possible the driver will return the student to school where the parent/guardian will need to pick them up.
Students in grades 3 and under may be released from the care of the bus driver if they leave the bus with an older sibling or student designated by the parent. Students K-3
The bus driver will transfer the care of students in grades K-3 and under into the care of an adult at the bus stop. If there is no adult at the bus stop the driver will radio back to the school's main office and request the personnel in the office attempt to contact the student's parent/guardian to alert them the bus is attempting to drop the student off. If this is not possible the driver will return the student to school where the parent/guardian will need to pick them up.
Middle School Progress Reports
Middle school students will not be receiving Progress reports in the mail.
However, they are available on the Powerschool Parent Portal.
If you have trouble accessing the portal, please email cgraves@fwsu.org
However, they are available on the Powerschool Parent Portal.
If you have trouble accessing the portal, please email cgraves@fwsu.org
UVM Outstanding Teacher Recognized
BFA Fairfax announced the University of Vermont Outstanding Teacher for 2011 at their inservice day on Monday. Kate Ellingson was the BFA Fairfax teacher that received this honor. Kate teaches third grade, this is her ninth year teacher at our school. She is an extrordinary educator who contributes to the development of the school community, both at the classroom level and the systems level. Kate is committed to the success of children and colleagues and will not hesitate to go the extra mile to support that development. Her classroom provides a model for meeting the needs of children of all abilities.
Abbey Group After-School Snack Program
Act 1 Information
Act One: An Act Relating to Improving Vermont's Sexual Abuse System went in to effect July 1, 2011. The legislative intent is to increase child sexual abuse prevention efforts.
Act One includes several new mandates for Vermont schools, including:
- Educating children about sexual abuse;
- Educating school staff about child sexual abuse;
- Informing parents about child sexual abuse.
The BFA Fairfax education community is committed to protecting students and has taken the following steps to meet the requirements of this law:
- We are revising our comprehensive health curriculum for students around recognizing and preventing sexual abuse and violence.
- On August 29, all adults employed in our school will receive orientation on the prevention, identification and reporting of child sexual abuse and sexual violence.
- Parents/Guardians of Pre K-2 students are invited to attend an Act One Parent Night which will be scheduled in early October.
- Finally, we will be offering opportunities for parents and guardians to receive information about child sexual abuse.
BFA Fairfax Middle School iPad Initiative
2011-2012 SCHOOL CALENDAR APPROVED
BFA SCHOOL REPORT
