Betty Vazquez, a Fond du Lac (Fondy) graduate, serves as the Supervisor of English Language (EL) and Bilingual Education in the Fondy School District. Betty joined the district in 2012 and has recently stepped into this newly created role, where she supports EL teachers along with implementing innovative programs and techniques to help EL and bilingual students succeed. Betty is changing outcomes, one student at a time.
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Students in class are deepening their learning by reviewing earlier material. Writing out their own answers allows them to reflect and check their understanding, reinforcing key concepts and building confidence.
Students at Pier Elementary are enhancing their learning by reviewing vocabulary words featured in their reading lessons. This focused activity supports their comprehension and builds a stronger foundation for understanding the material.
Watching the powerful interaction between teachers and students is truly inspiring. Classrooms filled with eager faces showcase the incredible learning and growth happening every day in our community.
Parkside students are actively engaged in a classwide shared-reading activity, taking turns reading aloud to strengthen their fluency, comprehension and confidence in reading.
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Your future construction worker learns here. 🚧
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Congratulations to the 18 Fondy students selected to perform as part of the Wisconsin Choral Directors Association (WCDA) All State Choir Program on January 10-11, 2025. This program celebrates outstanding young singers from across Wisconsin, providing them the opportunity to work with nationally recognized conductors and perform at the WCDA Winter Conference in Appleton. The All-State Choirs challenge students to push their musicianship to a new level while giving them the joy and satisfaction of singing alongside other distinguished musicians.
Congratulations to these Fondy students and their dedicated teachers.
In Art class, students enjoy countless opportunities for hands-on creativity. The joy on their faces as they model and shape their ideas is truly contagious, bringing their imaginations to life in vibrant ways.
Congratulations to our Fondy Schools students representing Team USA with the Fond du Lac Blades Synchronized Skating Team. This week, they are competing in the Britannia Cup in Nottingham, UK, followed by the French Cup in Rouen later this month. Pictured: Maia Hamburg, Lexi Pagel, Brynn Arndt, Lily Schaefer and Megan Trent. Best of luck. Go Team Fondy.
Meet Jessica Hughes, the proud Principal of Riverside Elementary School. As Principal, Jessica is helping create a school where every student gets the chance to shine and dream big. As a Fond du Lac graduate, she knows the power of having teachers who believed in her, and now, she is paying it forward. She leads with purpose and puts students first each and every day.
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English Language Arts (ELA) students engaged in a Socratic seminar to explore the classic mystery, "And Then There Were None." Through thoughtful discussions about the story’s events and characters, they honed their critical thinking and analytical skills while delving into the novel’s themes and gripping suspense.
We are teaching students and showing them how to take what they have learned and pass it on. This cycle of knowledge creates a ripple effect, building a culture of confidence, collaboration, and community.
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Parkside students are mastering the skill of reading clocks, a life skill that will serve them well in any path they choose. This hands-on learning experience helps lay the foundation for their bright futures, empowering them to dream big and navigate the world with confidence.
We are not only teaching students; we are also showing them how to take what they have learned and pass it on. This powerful cycle of knowledge creates a ripple effect, building a culture of confidence, collaboration, and community. We are growing leaders and inspiring a new generation of learners to one day do the same.
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Students at Pier explored their artistic side by using Cheerios to spell out their names and illustrated seasonal farm tasks for all four seasons. Hands-on learning like this sparks imagination and deepens understanding of the world around us.
Chegwin Elementary's 5K students are building their reading skills through a unique and engaging activity—reading a letter that rotates among classmates. This interactive experience fosters teamwork, communication and creativity, creating a vibrant learning environment.
Learning takes many forms, and our students shine as they showcase their talents throughout the day. Witness the excitement as our student-athletes take center stage, introduced under the bright lights.
Head out tonight to watch the girls and enjoy alumni night.
Lakeshore 5K students are in a community-building activity that encourages them to share personal experiences on a given topic. This thoughtful exercise helps students discover their unique perspectives while connecting with classmates through shared and diverse experiences.
Our second grade students at Chegwin Elementary are mastering addition during their daily math lessons. Watching students' problem-solving skills and confidence grow is what learning is all about.
