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FWSU NEWS
FWSU Approves New Action/Technology Plan

"We need to take classroom learning beyond a one-size-fits-all model
and bring it into the 21st Century.”
 
~ Secretary Of Education Arne Duncan  


The FWSU Board of Directors recently approved a new Action Plan for 2012-2015. This document also is considered our Technology Plan as well. Here are some of the highlights.  

Student-Centered Learning: FWSU students will engage in personalized learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities

Leadership in a Student-Centered Learning Environment: FWSU will foster the development of teacher and student leaders who provide innovative opportunities for local and global student-centered learning.

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.

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.

SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
EVACUATION DRILL

The GEMS students and staff participated in an evacuation drill on June 1.  The Safety Committee will be meeting on Monday to discuss the drill. 

We would like to thank the students for being quiet, calm and attentive. We would also like to thank families for discussing the drill with their students so that it went as smoothly as possible. 

PRESCHOOL SCREENING
 
Georgia School's Preschool Program is having their annual screening for the town's 3 and 4 year old children on June 4th, 5th, and 6th.  
This screening is a time for children to meet and play with other children, parents to share what they know about their children and find out about the program, and for teachers to observe and guide play.  All families are welcome, whether or not they want their child to attend the program this Fall; those who do must come to this screening. 
Please call the office to sign up:  524-6358.

FWSU PRESCHOOL ACT 62

During preschool screening, you will recieve information about the FWSU Act 62 Application Procedure. This Act goes into detail about the option for parents to request that an eligible 4 year-old be granted permission to attend a qualified preschool instead of the district preschool program for up to 10 hours each week for the district of residence school calendar. If you would like more information prior to attending preschool screening, click here

SPORTS BANQUET (MIDDLE SCHOOL)
 
The Middle School Sports Banquet will be held on Wednesday, June 6. It will begin at 6 PM in the Big Gym and Cafeteria. This is a pot-luck dinner and student athletes were sent home with a flyer with food assignments and information. 

Sports being recognized at the banquet include:

5-8 Cross Country
7th & 8th Grade Boys and Girls Soccer
5-8 Cheerleading
7th & 8th Grade Boys and Girls Basketball
7-8 Softball
7-8 Baseball

8TH GRADE GRADUATION
Graduation for GEMS 8th graders is scheduled for June 13th.  Commencement will take place in the Big Gym and will begin at 7:00 p.m. Congratulations GEMS 8th grade Class of 2012!

2012-2013 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
 
It is Kindergarten registration time for the 2012-2013 school year! If your child is not currently enrolled in the GEMS Preschool Program, please contact the GEMS office at 524-6358. Those currently in the GEMS Preschool Program do not need to register for kindergarten. 
TEACHER WISH LISTS
 
Would you like to do something special for your student's teacher(s)? Starting to think about Teacher Appreciation coming up in May? The GEMS PTO would like to remind parents to check out the Wish Lists for their student's teacher(s). These lists include needed and desired items for their classrooms. 


VERMONT IMMUNIZATION LAWS

Immunizations must be up to date PRIOR to the first day of school
PreK 1MMR 1 Varicella* 4 DTaP 3 Polio 3 Hep. B Hib/PCV
K 2 MMR 2 Varicella* 5 DTaP 4 Polio 3 Hep. B
Gr 7 2 MMR 2 Varicella* 5 DTaP 4 Polio 3 Hep. B 1 Tdap

  •   Varicella= Chicken Pox.  Vaccination is needed or history of the disease.
  • Transferring students must meet all state requirements.

SPORTS PHYSICALS

Sports Physicals are required for students in grades 5-8 wishing to play any afterschool sport. Athletes may not practice/play without this form on file. 

Students in these grades are very physically active so we ask that ALL students have a current copy of the sports clearance form from their doctor.  These forms are kept on file for physical education classes, field trips and extra curricular sports.