Reminder:
The Budget Re-vote for the district will be on June 9.
The Informational Meeting will take place on June 8 at 6:30 p.m. (Please connect virtually by going to meet.google.com/iig-prfw-ngu or by calling (US) +1 856-485-0395 PIN: 415 992 197#).
Please Note: The proposed budget includes ONLY the expenses necessary to address the operational needs of Slate Valley’s schools in their current configuration for the next school year.
Warning: https://5il.co/gct2
Budget: https://5il.co/gepr
For more information visit: http://www.slatevalleyunified.org/o/svusd/page/budget--108
Farmers to Families Food Box Distribution
The Vermont National Guard will be at Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport on Monday, 6/1, from 10AM-2PM distributing non-perishable food boxes, along with produce, chicken, and dairy products provided by the Abbey Group while supplies last.
Anyone is welcome to go pick up food.
They will be distributing Farmers To Families meal kits containing meat, produce, and dairy products.
They will also be distributing non-perishable food from FEMA.
All food will be distributed while supplies last.
Visit: https://www.vtfoodbank.org/event/farmers-to-families-food-box-distribution-rutland for more information.
Slate Valley Unified Union School Board Members 2020-2021 - The Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board is seeking one Benson citizen, two Hubbardton citizens and one West Haven citizen to fill vacated seats on the District School Board. Anyone interested in these positions should submit his or her letter of interest to the Slate Valley Board, care of Superintendent of Schools bfarrell@svuvt.org. Position will remain open until filled. EOE.
The Budget Re-vote for the district will be on June 9.
The Informational Meeting will take place on June 8 at 6:30 p.m. (Please connect virtually by going to meet.google.com/iig-prfw-ngu or by calling (US) +1 856-485-0395 PIN: 415 992 197#).
Please Note: The proposed budget includes ONLY the expenses necessary to address the operational needs of Slate Valley’s schools in their current configuration for the next school year.
Warning: https://5il.co/gct2
Budget: https://5il.co/gepr
For more information visit: http://www.slatevalleyunified.org/o/svusd/page/budget--108
Scenes throughout the district this week:
Thank you to everyone who donated to the Slate Valley Food Drive! It was a great success! A special thank you to Shaw’s for allowing us to collect food at their Fair Haven location and to the Fair Haven Rotary for their large financial donation to support the purchase of perishable food items!
Today is National School Nurse Day!
Since 1972, National School Nurse Day has been set aside to recognize school nurses.
National School Nurse Day was established to foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting.
National School Nurse Day is celebrated on the Wednesday within National Nurse Week, which is May 6th - May 12th each year.
In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week and National Teacher Day, families across the country are sharing their gratitude for teachers! You can add a message of thanks for the teachers in your life using the hashtags #ThankATeacher or #TeacherDay2020.
It was a busy week of remote learning here in Slate Valley!
VPA Press Release: Cancellation of the 2020 Spring Sports Season
Students from across the state are invited to participate in the #2020Census Video Production Challenge: https://accelerate.census.gov/video-challenge/ Also, view Ms. Ehler-Hansen's blog post here: https://bit.ly/2KEjEiX
Shaw's supermarket in Fair Haven is now a drop off location for our Food Drive.
Slate Valley Food Drive: April 27 - May 8
Reminder: Today from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Rutland Southern VT Regional Airport (1002 Airport Road, North Clarendon, VT)
The Vermont Foodbank is working with FEMA and the VT National Guard to distribute MREs at five sites around Vermont.
Anyone in need of food is welcome and can receive a seven-day supply of Meals Ready-to-Eat for each member of their household.
Everyone has been working hard this week! Here are some scenes from throughout the district:
A huge thank you to Hannaford for donating over 200 boxes of Nature Valley Granola Bars to the Snack Sack Program!
Here are some additional resources for accessing food during this challenging time:
Dear Parent/Guardian,
On March 17, 2020 Slate Valley educators provided students with review and/or enrichment material, and/or information for new learning assuming everyone would return to school on April 6th. As Vermont is experiencing a school closure for the remainder of the year, Slate Valley educators are preparing to move students forward with grade-level expectations in pursuit of Proficiencies and Performance Indicators upon our return from vacation, April 20, 2020.
Please read the full letter here: https://5il.co/eqcz
Good morning! This is a reminder that we will be having Spring Break next week, April 13 though 17.
Beginning on Tuesday, April 7th - meal pick-up locations will change due to a change in the Federal/State Guidelines:
Meals will be available for pick up on Tuesdays and Fridays starting at 10:00 AM until noon at the following locations:
-Benson Village School
-Castleton Elementary School (no longer Fair Haven
Union High School)
-Fair Haven Grade School
-Orwell Village School