Universal Preschool Screening is coming up next month! Please see the flyer for details.
The Agency of Education Special Education Team will be hosting two Parent Information Sessions on Special Education Rule Changes. Please see the flyer for more information.
In anticipation of the SVUUSD Annual Meeting (February 28) and Town Meeting Day (March 1), we have created a web page with all of the FY23 Budget information in one place. For your convenience, please visit: https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/page/budget
Thank you to all of our School Counselors, School Based Clinicians, and School Psychologists!
National School Counseling Week 2022 is Feb. 7-11, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.
We are fortunate in Slate Valley to have a talented and committed group of school counselors, school based clinicians, and school psychologists to support our students and our school community. Please join us in extending sincere gratitude to all of these folks!
There will be no practices or athletic games in Slate Valley tomorrow (2/4/22).
Good Afternoon,
All schools in the Slate Valley School District will be closed tomorrow, February 4th due to the weather. Stay safe and enjoy your weekend!
Brooke Olsen-Farrell, Superintendent
Good Morning,
All Slate Valley Schools will be closed today, February 3rd due to the weather conditions. The back roads are all icing over. Please stay safe and enjoy your day.
Best,
Brooke Olsen-Farrell, Superintendent
Due to the impending Winter Weather, the COVID vaccine clinic scheduled to take place at Fair Haven Grade School on Thursday, February 3rd has been RESCHEDULED to Tuesday, February 8th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. All appointments will be moved to the same time on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Thank you.
Tonight - Community Connections Virtual Chat - 6 p.m.
You're invited to join Central Office administrators for an informal, virtual conversation on district reorganization and the FY23 budget.
Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/pbg-uvwb-idb or by phone (US) +1 402-751-0259 (PIN: 257707057)
Tonight - January 24, 2022
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Benson Village School Gym. This meeting will be in person or virtually connect by going to https://meet.google.com/dpf-dqdu-grc or join by phone (US) +1 617-675-4444 PIN: 408 056 886 3092#
Tonight’s Agenda: https://5il.co/14kn5
Previous Meeting Minutes: https://5il.co/147pz
Next Board Meeting: February 14, 2022, 6:30 p.m. at FHUHS
Dear Slate Valley Families,
We again thank you for your patience and understanding as we all contend with the ever changing guidance. This is happening nationwide in regards to the Return-to-Play Protocol. While it is still recommended, we no longer require the medical clearance form for your child to return to physical activity including sports, PE, and recess. We encourage you to communicate with your child’s physician after their covid diagnosis, but they will no longer be excluded from physical activity. Please let us know if your child has restrictions following their covid illness, but otherwise they will be able to participate fully in all physical activity. Again, we apologize for this change and please contact your school nurse with any questions.
Sincerely,
Brooke Olsen-Farrell,
Superintendent
Good Afternoon,
Tomorrow, Thursday January 20th and Friday, January 21st the Castleton Village School will be on remote learning due to ongoing remediation of water damage. If your child needs their Chromebook or other materials they may access them tonight from 5:00-7:00 p.m. via the back door of the building. Follow-up instructions on how to access remote learning will be forthcoming from Mr. Hall. Thank you for your continued cooperation and patience.
Brooke Olsen-Farrell,
Superintendent
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. If you are interested, you can visit https://www.covidtests.gov/ for more information and to sign up.
Good Afternoon,
Tomorrow, Wednesday January 19th Castleton Village School will be closed again. Unfortunately, the building sustained water damage to a vital portion of the building. We will keep you posted as to the status for the remainder of the week.
Thank you for your patience and understanding,
Brooke Olsen-Farrell,
Superintendent
Good morning,
The Castleton Village School is closed today due to a broken water line.
Dear Slate Valley Families,
Please read the following letter from Superintendent Olsen-Farrell regarding the new COVID guidance for schools: https://5il.co/14a4u
Dear Slate Valley Families,
This is a message to let you know that the State has discontinued Surveillance Testing effective immediately. Therefore, there will be no Surveillance Testing tomorrow. Please stay tuned. I will be putting out our plan later this week to transition to the new Guidance on COVID Management.
Thank you,
Brooke Olsen-Farrell,
Superintendent
Dear Slate Valley Community,
We plan to be open tomorrow (January 11th) and following our regular schedule. Thank you for your patience and continued cooperation.
Regards,
Brooke Olsen-Farrell,
Superintendent
Tonight - January 10, 2022
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the FHUHS Library. This meeting will be in person or you may virtually connect by going to https://meet.google.com/udp-oixw-oyn or join by phone (US) +1 219-250-4559 PIN: 684 979 835#
Tonight’s Agenda: https://5il.co/13wd1
Previous Meeting Minutes: https://5il.co/13hzm
Next Board Meeting: January 24, 2022, 6:30 p.m. at Benson Village School
Good Afternoon,
All Slate Valley Schools will be closed tomorrow January 10th due to the number of COVID cases, staffing shortages and not having enough testing supplies. I will update you tomorrow afternoon on the status for Tuesday. We appreciate you patience and cooperation. Please stay well!
Thank you,
Brooke Olsen-Farrell,
Superintendent