Thank you Hubbardton Forge for welcoming our students over the past months. Students enrolled in the Career Exploration course were able to witness first hand the various departments of Hubbardton Forge. Employees graciously gave time out of their busy schedule to share their expertise. Eating donuts, handing out t-shirts and taking a great photo culminated this wonderful collaborative opportunity. Slate Valley is appreciative for this community partnership.
Please join us for our first Coffee and Conversation, 7:30 AM at the Birdseye Diner in Castleton. Have a cup of coffee on us and let's chat about the FY24 School Budget!
All Slate Valley buses will be main road pickup only today due to the icy conditions of back roads.
Chief Montello, of the Castleton Police Department, along with Superintendent Brooke Farrell and other district administration discussed Threat Assessment last night at the first of four presentations in the School Safety Series. The next presentation will be about ALICE Training, occurring on February 8th, 6 to 7:30 PM at the Fair Haven Union Middle and High School Library. This series is free and open to the public.
Tonight! School Safety Series kickoff. First focus: Threat Assessment presented by Slate Valley Unified Union School District Administration.
Trivia Tuesday: Did You Know?
Tonight - January 9, 2023
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Library. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: https://meet.google.com/rxq-iphh-rgx
Or dial: (US) +1 321-805-3448 PIN: 448 935 190#
Tonight’s Agenda: https://5il.co/1mobx
Previous Meeting Minutes:https://5il.co/1mbtz
Next Board Meeting: Monday, January 23, 2023 – FHGS – 6:30pm
The SVUUSD Finance Committee Meeting is at 5:30 p.m., also in the FHUMHS Library. The FY24 Budget - Final Draft will be discussed. All are welcome to attend in person, or you can virtually connect by going to: https://meet.google.com/ypr-ccpr-vgh
Or dial: (US) +1 347-508-5454 PIN: 387 999 213#
Do you really get the internet service providers say you do on the FCC Map? Click the link to check and to file a challenge if the info is wrong. Correcting it could mean tens of millions of additional federal dollars for Vermont and more affordable service for Vermonters!
1. Visit the FCC National Broadband Map website. https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov/home
2. Type your address into the Search by Address field and
press the enter key. The map will zoom in on your location. On
the right of the screen are the reported broadband service
providers and maximum connection speeds they offer for sale at your
location.
3. Review the reported services.
4. If the reported services are available at your location, you’re all done with
the availability assessment! If the reported service availability is inaccurate,
we encourage you to enter an availability challenge.
5. If you are having difficulties, call the Consumer Affairs Hotline (800) 622-4496.
For video instructions on how to file an availability or location challenge:
How to Submit an Availability Challenge - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiFoxZKywv4
How to File a Location Challenge to the FCC’s Map - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKmM9ES7nUQ
Our latest ThoughtExchange is still active. Please participate, review the full FY24 proposed budget presentation, add some thoughts and rate others. Go to
https://tejoin.com/scroll/826931701 or scan the QR code.
School Safety Series, beginning next week! Free and Open to the Public!
Meet "Castleton Elementary School Custodian, Tammy Davis" Monday
During the months of November and December, the 7th grade students at FHUMHS focused on the value of gratitude. They learned about the positive power of being grateful and sharing that gratitude with others. As a culminating activity, the 7th grade students created children’s books with morals centered around the importance and power of practicing gratitude. On December 21st, the 7th grade students walked to Fair Haven Grade School and spent time with all primary classes, grades Kindergarten through third. The middle school students read their books to the younger students, along with doing a craft highlighting gratitude. Each book created was gifted to one of the primary classrooms to become a part of their personal class library. Great job 7th graders, you were all wonderful role models and mentors for our primary students. Click the link to see a slideshow of photos from this event. https://youtu.be/W7K2z-4LKf0
On December 20th, Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell and Director of Curriculum, Casey O'Meara, ate lunch with some inquisitive Benson Village School students. The students engaged in lively conversation and shared some funny jokes. It was a wonderful time!
We at Slate Valley, wish everyone a wonderful break. In celebration of the Winter Solstice ("The darkest evening of the year."), Mr. O'Meara, our Director of Curriculum, would like to share Robert Frost's poem, "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening". Enjoy!
Click the link to see the video: https://youtu.be/ORY5IkRAm5g
Trivia Tuesday: DYK?
Last night, the projected Slate Valley Unified School FY24 budget was presented to the district school board. We have set up a ThoughtExchange for community comments and questions. Both the presentation and board video are included in the exchange. To participate click this link: https://tejoin.com/scroll/826931701 or scan the QR code. This exchange will close on January 4, 2023.
On December 3rd, 2022, three of our FHU students traveled to White River Jct. VT to audition for the New England Music Festival. This is one of the most prestigious festivals in our music education system. Students from Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, Rhode Island, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New Hampshire audition for spots in this honored band. Proudly ALL THREE of our students were accepted. Congratulations to Ayame M., Clara Y., and Samuel Y. Not only were they accepted, but Ayame also placed first seat in her entire section and Clara placed 4th.
Tonight - December 19, 2022
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Castleton Elementary School cafeteria. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: https://meet.google.com/nwx-ucxq-mnp
Or dial: (US) +1 662-395-1814 PIN: 895 842 986#
Tonight’s Agenda: https://5il.co/1m35r
Previous Meeting Minutes:https://5il.co/1m0ku
Next Board Meeting: Monday, January 9, 2023 – FHUMHS– 6:30pm
Meet "FHUMHS's Social Studies Teacher, Archie Clark" Monday
This week’s focus is on art. The three district art teachers have been exposing our students to various materials and techniques. At FHGS and Orwell, Ms. Ray-Mullikan has her students working on elements of line and how it can be used in designing various patterns. They have also experimented with using medium charcoal to draw a simple mountain landscape. Her younger grades are working on their observational drawing skills focusing on farm animals. So far they have mastered the nubian goat and highland cow. At CES and Benson, Mrs. Parrott’s students have been focusing on painting layered abstract art. First they applied their understanding of the color wheel and created some new colors for the project. Next, they worked week to week painting each layer with shapes, lines, and color in mind. They will finish this big project by using their abstract art to make an explosion style origami book. At the Middle and High School, Ms. Partesi has various projects unfolding. Students are using grids to draw a realistic image, taking sections one square at a time. Another class is exploring color theory and depth by making a 3D window box painting. Last week, FHUMHS students also enjoyed a field trip to the Carving Studio in West Rutland, where they were able to experience sculpting from marble. Scan the QR code or click on the link https://youtu.be/6l7H39QlKII to see even more of our wonderful district wide student artwork.
