1st Grade's rock snake!
about 3 hours ago, Kelley Schultz
A close-up of a printed announcement from the Benson Village School Staff, protected inside a clear plastic sleeve and posted on a grey siding wall. The text announces the completion of the "Benson Village School Rock Snake project" as part of a PBIS celebration, noting that every student contributed a unique painted rock. It explains that the snake winds around the K-1-2 butterfly garden, thanks Mrs. Fowler for bringing the project to life, and invites families to view it during the Wednesday Family Picnic.
A ground-level, lengthwise view of a long garden border made of unique, hand-painted rocks, creating a "rock snake." The rocks feature various bright colors, patterns, and initials like "BVS." The rock line stretches far into the distance, separating a freshly dirt-filled butterfly garden bed with young green plants from a wide, open green grass lawn.
A smiling woman with glasses and blonde hair wearing a floral dress stands outside next to a newly planted garden bed. She gestures proudly with an open hand toward a long line of colorful, hand-painted rocks that border the edge of the soil. The garden runs along the side of a grey siding building with blue trim around a door and windows.
A close-up shot of the head and front section of a painted "rock snake" lining a garden bed. The lead rock is meticulously painted green with black outlines to mimic snake scales, featuring bright yellow and black eyes and a small pink tongue at the tip. Behind it, a line of individually painted rocks extends into the background, including a speckled blue rock and a long teal rock with pink and white designs.
PBI S celebration!
about 3 hours ago, Kelley Schultz
A smiling girl wearing a black "Boys & Girls Club of Rutland County" t-shirt proudly holds up a red, white, and blue striped popsicle while standing on a wood-chipped playground.
A group of five smiling children with painted faces squeeze into a small plastic playhouse on a playground while enjoying colorful popsicles and ice cream. Picnic Tables & Outdoor Treats IMG_6243.jpg: A group of children with face paint sit around a grey picnic table under a blue umbrella, eating cold treats on a sunny day near a yellow playground slide. IMG_6250.jpg: A smiling girl wearing a black "Boys & Girls Club of Rutland County" t-shirt proudly holds up a red, white, and blue striped popsicle while standing on a wood-chipped playground.
A child with subtle red face paint sits smiling at the bottom of a small green slide attached to a brown wooden playground structure. IMG_6248.jpg: Two young boys with superhero face paint take a break inside a wooden playground playhouse, one eating a popsicle and the other enjoying an ice cream cone.
A group of five smiling children with painted faces squeeze into a small plastic playhouse on a playground while enjoying colorful popsicles and ice cream. Picnic Tables & Outdoor Treats IMG_6243.jpg: A group of children with face paint sit around a grey picnic table under a blue umbrella, eating cold treats on a sunny day near a yellow playground slide. IMG_6250.jpg: A smiling girl wearing a black "Boys & Girls Club of Rutland County" t-shirt proudly holds up a red, white, and blue striped popsicle while standing on a wood-chipped playground.
: Two young boys with superhero face paint take a break inside a wooden playground playhouse, one eating a popsicle and the other enjoying an ice cream cone.
PBIS celebration!
about 3 hours ago, Kelley Schultz
Four young children stand in a grassy field lined up behind orange cones, each stepped inside a brightly colored, oversized fabric sack (pink, green, blue, and yellow) preparing for a race.
Children participate in a field day game on a large grassy lawn, some wearing colorful giant sacks while others throw and catch a beach ball. IMG_6229.jpg: A wide shot of a field day event where children in brightly colored racing sacks compete on a vast, green grass field under a blue sky with fluffy white clouds.
Four young children stand in a grassy field lined up behind orange cones, each stepped inside a brightly colored, oversized fabric sack (pink, green, blue, and yellow) preparing for a race. IMG_6228.jpg: Children participate in a field day game on a large grassy lawn, some wearing colorful giant sacks while others throw and catch a beach ball.
: Children participate in a field day game on a large grassy lawn, some wearing colorful giant sacks while others throw and catch a beach ball. IMG_6229.jpg: A wide shot of a field day event where children in brightly colored racing sacks compete on a vast, green grass field under a blue sky with fluffy white clouds.
Children participate in a field day game on a large grassy lawn, some wearing colorful giant sacks while others throw and catch a beach ball. IMG_6229.jpg: A wide shot of a field day event where children in brightly colored racing sacks compete on a vast, green grass field under a blue sky with fluffy white clouds.
Children participate in a field day game on a large grassy lawn, some wearing colorful giant sacks while others throw and catch a beach ball. IMG_6229.jpg: A wide shot of a field day event where children in brightly colored racing sacks compete on a vast, green grass field under a blue sky with fluffy white clouds.
: Children participate in a field day game on a large grassy lawn, some wearing colorful giant sacks while others throw and catch a beach ball. IMG_6229.jpg: A wide shot of a field day event where children in brightly colored racing sacks compete on a vast, green grass field under a blue sky with fluffy white clouds. IMG_6230.jpg: A group of kids enjoy outdoor games on a sunny day in an open field, featuring a sack race line-up and children playing with a beach ball near orange safety cones.
A young child with an excited, wide-open expression slides feet-first down a tall, vibrant inflatable slide under a clear blue sky. Sack Race Activity (Wide Shots) IMG
A young girl with her face painted slides down a large, colorful blue and green inflatable water slide on a bright, sunny day. I
A young girl with her face painted slides down a large, colorful blue and green inflatable water slide on a bright, sunny day.
🥪☀️ Free Summer Meal Box Program Notification! ☀️🥪

Slate Valley families can pick up FREE multi-day meal boxes for children 18 and under this summer!

Each box includes:
🍎 7 breakfasts
🥪 7 lunches

📍 Pickup Location: Fair Haven Grade School parking lot
🗓️ Pickup Day: Every Tuesday during the summer
⏰ Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

📅 First Pickup: Tuesday, June 30
📅 Last Pickup: Tuesday, August 18

Eligibility Requirements:
✔️ Meals are for children 18 and under
✔️ The child is not receiving meals from another Free Summer Meal Program
✔️ The person picking up the meal box is the child’s parent or guardian

Help us spread the word so every child in our community has access to nutritious meals throughout the summer! 💚
about 5 hours ago, Slate Valley
Graphic promoting the Slate Valley Free Summer Meal Box Program Pickup. The flyer states that free multi-day meal boxes containing seven breakfasts and seven lunches are available for children 18 and under. Pickup takes place in the Fair Haven Grade School parking lot every Tuesday during the summer from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., beginning June 30 and ending August 18. Eligibility requirements include that the child is 18 or younger, is not receiving meals from another Free Summer Meal Program, and that the person picking up the meal box is the child’s parent or guardian. The graphic features the Slate Valley logo and a green border decorated with food-themed icons.
🌸🎉 Congratulations, Joann Higgins, on Your Retirement! 🎉🌸

Please join us in celebrating Joann Higgins as she retires after five years of dedicated service to Slate Valley Unified Union School District.

As an Instructional Assistant at Fair Haven Grade School, Joann has made a lasting impact on the students, staff, and families she has worked alongside. Through her patience, kindness, encouragement, and commitment to helping students succeed, she has helped create a positive and supportive learning environment for countless children.

The relationships she built and the care she showed every day have made a difference that extends far beyond the classroom. We are grateful for the time, energy, and heart she brought to her role and to the Fair Haven Grade School community.

Thank you, Joann, for your years of service and dedication. We wish you a retirement filled with happiness, relaxation, new adventures, and many wonderful moments with family and friends.

Congratulations and best wishes on this exciting new chapter!
about 8 hours ago, Slate Valley
Retirement recognition graphic honoring Joann Higgins. The graphic features a portrait of Joann framed by gold geometric shapes and floral decorations on a soft pink background. Text reads: “Happy Retirement,” “Valued by Slate Valley Unified Union School District since 2021,” and “Best Wishes to Joann Higgins.” Additional text identifies her as a “Fair Haven Grade School Instructional Assistant” and thanks her for “5 Years of Dedicated Service.” Pink roses, flowers, greenery, and a watercolor-style rose illustration decorate the graphic, with a Vermont-themed logo displayed in the upper left corner.
More PBIS celebration...and Ice cream too!
1 day ago, Kelley Schultz
A young person stands outside on a gravel path, making a playful squinting expression while eating chocolate ice cream from a paper cup with a plastic spoon. They are wearing a black t-shirt with a video game controller graphic that reads "Game Outside." The background shows lush green trees under a partly cloudy sky.
Two smiling boys stand next to each other on a gravel area under a bright, sunny sky. The boy on the left wears a dark blue "Cape Cod" t-shirt, red shorts, and brown Crocs, holding an ice cream cone. The boy on the right has red and black painted designs on his face, wears a white graphic t-shirt, black shorts, and gray slides, and is holding a pink ice cream cone. A playground with a yellow slide and dome climber is visible in the background.
Three girls pose closely together in front of a wall with a gray textured upper half and a green lower half. All three have yellow star painted designs on the sides of their faces near their eyes. The girl on the left wears a colorful tie-dye t-shirt and glasses; the center girl wears a brown t-shirt; and the girl on the right wears a pink t-shirt with a sun graphic and glasses.
: Two girls pose playfully against an indoor wall with gray texturing and green paneling. The girl on the left has a vibrant rainbow painted across her forehead, white painted clouds on her cheeks, and smiles brightly with braces. The girl on the right sticks her tongue out, makes peace signs with both hands, has face paint on her cheek, and wears a gray t-shirt featuring Winnie the Pooh.
A smiling girl stands outdoors holding a waffle cone with green mint chocolate chip ice cream. She is wearing a green polo shirt and has a light blue sweatshirt tied around her waist. She has subtle face paint on her cheek and a colorful rainbow painted on her left forearm. A playground with a yellow slide is visible in the background.
PBIS celebration!
1 day ago, Kelley Schultz
A young girl with a blonde braid, wearing a maroon tie-dye dress, sitting at the bottom of a large inflatable slide. She is smiling directly at the camera. The inflatable structure is made of bold panels of blue, green, yellow, purple, and red, sitting outdoors on green grass under a clear blue sky.
Two young girls smiling and playing inside a bright, multi-colored inflatable bounce house. The girl on the left is wearing a white graphic t-shirt and light blue shorts, balancing on one foot. The girl on the right is wearing a maroon tie-dye dress, caught mid-motion with a happy expression. The background features vibrant blue, green, yellow, and purple inflatable walls under a sunny sky.
PBIS celebration!
1 day ago, Kelley Schultz
Text: A smiling girl with long red hair stands in a grassy field holding out a pair of comically large, oversized red-and-yellow striped pants. A row of small orange cones is placed on the grass in front of her.
: A boy wearing a grey sleeveless Under Armour shirt jumps on a colorful, inflatable bounce house obstacle course outdoors on a sunny day, while other children navigate through a nearby tunnel section.
A group of children gather around a large, brightly colored inflatable bounce house structure on a grassy lawn under a blue sky with light clouds. Some children are talking on the grass, while others climb inside the inflatable tunnels. IMG_3479.jpg Alt Text: A group of children with various colorful face paint designs sit lined up against a dark green wall labeled "Cool Down Corner," holding basketballs, soccer balls, and footballs.
A group of children with various colorful face paint designs sit lined up against a dark green wall labeled "Cool Down Corner," holding basketballs, soccer balls, and footballs.
A close-up portrait of a young blonde girl smiling, featuring elaborate face paint of pink flowers and green leaves with gold glitter details on her left cheek and forehead.
A young girl with a tie-dye shirt smiles up at the camera, showing off her face paint that features a detailed white swan design wrapping around her left eye.
A young girl in a pink shirt sits at a school cafeteria table, looking directly at the camera with her face painted to look like a green and yellow cartoon animal. An adult's arm and a face paint palette are visible in the foreground.
A young boy in a bright green hoodie smiles with a green lizard or dinosaur design painted across his forehead and down the side of his face, with other children visible in the classroom background.
: Four young children stand together in a classroom, each posing with their hands under their chins to showcase their matching butterfly face paint designs in various colors. .
A smiling girl with long red hair stands in a grassy field holding out a pair of comically large, oversized red-and-yellow striped pants. A row of small orange cones is placed on the grass in front of her.
🔧🎉 Congratulations, Tony Greene, on Your Retirement! 🎉🔧

After 10 years of dedicated service to Slate Valley Unified Union School District, we extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Tony Greene as he begins his retirement.

As a Maintenance Technician at Fair Haven Union Middle & High School, Tony has played an important role in keeping our buildings safe, functional, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors. While much of his work happened behind the scenes, its impact was felt every day by everyone who walked through our doors.

Tony’s commitment, reliability, and willingness to lend a hand have been greatly appreciated throughout his time with the district. We are grateful for the care and expertise he brought to his work and for the many contributions he made over the past decade.

Please join us in thanking Tony for his years of service and wishing him all the best in this exciting new chapter. May your retirement be filled with happiness, relaxation, and plenty of time to enjoy the things you love most!

Congratulations, Tony!
1 day ago, Slate Valley
Retirement recognition graphic honoring Tony Greene. The graphic features a portrait of Tony inside a green and blue hexagonal frame on a light blue background. Text reads: “Happy Retirement,” “Valued by Slate Valley Unified Union School District since 2010,” and “Best Wishes to Tony Greene.” Additional text identifies him as a “Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Maintenance Technician” and thanks him for “10 Years of Dedicated Service.” Decorative maintenance-themed illustrations, including a toolbox with tools, hammer, wrench, nails, and tape measure, surround the portrait. A Vermont-themed logo appears in the upper left corner.
3rd grade field trip to Echo!
2 days ago, Kelley Schultz
A young boy in a green shirt and a girl in a bright blue t-shirt construct paper cones at an interactive science museum exhibit. They stand in front of a tall, clear vertical wind tunnel tube where other paper structures are being tested. A blue bin filled with discarded paper cones sits in the foreground.
Two young girls with long blonde hair look into a brightly lit aquarium tank from behind. One girl stands on a wooden stool to get a closer look. Inside the tank, several large goldfish and reddish-pink fish swim around large pieces of submerged driftwood and green aquatic plants.
A group of children and adults stand along a large, curved panoramic aquarium viewing window. The tank is styled like a riverbed habitat with tall reeds, smooth river stones, submerged logs, and large fish swimming through the water.
Two young girls smile playfully while riding together on a life-sized, pinkish-purple model of a Triceratops dinosaur. The girl in the back has a wide-eyed, comical expression with her mouth open in a mock scream, while the girl in front wears a blue patterned dress and smiles warmly. The background features a dense jungle backdrop.
A young girl with shoulder-length brown hair smiles brightly while sitting atop a model Triceratops dinosaur. She is wearing a blue and white patterned shirt and black shorts. A green, leafy jungle scene is visible behind her.
A young girl with long blonde hair and a blue t-shirt smiles while sitting astride a model Triceratops dinosaur. She rests her hands on the dinosaur's bony frill.
A young girl with her hair in a bun and a teenager look at an interactive "Guess Who?" museum display about aquatic life. The display features flip-up panels with fish silhouettes on top and detailed photos and information underneath. Dinosaur Exhibit Photos
A smiling girl in a blue marbled t-shirt sits on the back of a large, realistic model dinosaur with textured orange skin and large eyes. In the background, a fossil dig pit with a dinosaur skull and other prehistoric models are visible.
A teenager in a bright pink t-shirt and black shorts laughs while sitting on the back of a large orange dinosaur model against a dark wall and jungle backdrop.
A smiling girl in a blue marbled t-shirt sits on the back of a large, realistic model dinosaur with textured orange skin and large eyes. In the background, a fossil dig pit with a dinosaur skull and other prehistoric models are visible.
🏛️ FREE Vermont Historic Sites Pass for 4th Graders! 🏛️
Explore Vermont History Where It Happened!

Attention Vermont 4th Grade Families!

The Vermont Division for Historic Preservation is offering a FREE Historic Sites Pass for all Vermont students who have completed 4th grade during the 2025–2026 school year.

With this special pass, students and one accompanying adult receive free admission to all Vermont state-owned historic sites throughout the 2026 season (through October 2026).

🌟 Visit These Historic Vermont Destinations

📍 Bennington Battle Monument State Historic Site
📍 Chimney Point State Historic Site
📍 Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site
📍 Mount Independence State Historic Site
📍 President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site
📍 President Chester A. Arthur State Historic Site

🎟️ How It Works

✅ Print the 4th Grade Pass Letter
✅ Bring the letter to any participating historic site
✅ Present it to site staff for free admission

No registration required!

🌐 Learn More

For site information, hours, and directions, visit:

HistoricSites.Vermont.gov

❓Questions?

Joshua Bell
Director of State Historic Sites
📞 802-505-8592
📧 Joshua.Bell@vermont.gov
2 days ago, Slate Valley
Flyer titled “Free Vermont Historic Sites Pass for 4th Graders.” It explains that Vermont 4th graders who have finished the school year can visit all Vermont state-owned historic sites with one adult for free during the 2026 season, ending in October. It lists steps for using the pass: print the 4th Grade Pass Letter, bring it to a participating historic site, and show it to site staff for free admission. No registration is required. Sites listed include Bennington Battle Monument, Chimney Point, Hubbardton Battlefield, Mount Independence, President Calvin Coolidge, and President Chester A. Arthur State Historic Sites. More information is available at HistoricSites.Vermont.gov, with a QR code and contact information for Joshua Bell at 802-505-8592 or Joshua.Bell@vermont.gov. The flyer uses green, blue, and gold accents with a “VT History Pass” badge and the message, “Make history part of your summer adventure!”
3rd grade trip to Echo!
2 days ago, Kelley Schultz
A medium shot of two smiling young girls riding a large, brown toy dinosaur prop inside a museum or exhibit. The girl in front is wearing a sleeveless blue dress with a pink turtle pattern, holding onto the dinosaur's head. The girl behind her is wearing a light blue sweatshirt and white floral-patterned pants, smiling warmly at the camera. The background features a green, dense jungle backdrop.
A medium shot of two smiling young girls riding a large, brown toy dinosaur prop inside a museum or exhibit. The girl in front is wearing a sleeveless blue dress with a pink turtle pattern, holding onto the dinosaur's head. The girl behind her is wearing a light blue sweatshirt and white floral-patterned pants, smiling warmly at the camera. The background features a green, dense jungle backdrop.
A medium shot similar to the previous image, showing two young girls posing on a brown toy dinosaur prop. The girl in the front wears a blue dress with a pink turtle pattern and smiles directly at the camera, while the girl behind her, wearing a light blue sweatshirt, looks off-to the side with a gentle smile. They are set against a lush, green jungle wall backdrop.
A high-angle shot of an indoor museum fossil dig exhibit. Three children are gathered around a large, rectangular wooden bin filled with black sand, using brushes to uncover a white replica skeleton of a dinosaur's spine and limbs. An adult woman in a blue patterned dress and teal leggings stands nearby watching, and a kiosk in the background displays a blue screen reading "Learn About the Fossil."
A high-angle shot of a museum fossil dig activity. A boy wearing an orange baseball cap and a green T-shirt, along with two girls, are using brushes and small metal buckets to uncover a large, white dinosaur skull replica buried in black sand inside a wooden bin. Safari Vehicle Photos
A wide shot of five young girls sitting side-by-side on a long, polished wooden bench inside a museum lobby. The two girls on the far left are hugging tightly and smiling, with one making a peace sign. The other three girls sit in a row next to them, smiling happily. In the background, other museum visitors, a service desk, and an exhibit staircase are visible.
From FHUMHS Band Director, Ms. Samantha Adams: Marching Band sign ups for grades 7-12 are OPEN. If you are an incoming 7th grader or above, you are invited to join! Scan the QR code or click the link to sign up! Sign ups close at the end of the day July 1st, 2026. If you have any questions, please reach out to Samantha Adams at sadams@svuvt.org

https://forms.gle/a8HQgJoAS94FM8kt9
2 days ago, Slate Valley
nformational flyer promoting the Fair Haven Union (FHU) Marching Band for students entering grades 7–12. The flyer explains that marching band members meet during the summer and after school in the fall and spring to learn pep tunes and perform at football games, parades, and other events. A section titled “Why should I join?” highlights benefits including playing popular songs such as We Will Rock You, Narco, and Star Wars, making new friends, and developing teamwork, communication, leadership, creativity, and problem-solving skills. A “How do I join?” section instructs students to scan a QR code and complete a registration form before July 1, 2026. Contact information for Mrs. Adams (sadams@svuvt.org) is provided for questions. The flyer also lists important summer dates: July 1: Sign-ups close July 14, 1:00–3:00 p.m.: Practice July 21, 1:00–3:00 p.m.: Practice July 28, 1:00–3:00 p.m.: Practice August 10–14, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.: Band Camp A final section titled “What is band camp?” explains that students learn music, marching techniques, and the football game performance show during an intensive week of practice. It compares band camp to a sports training camp and emphasizes opportunities to meet bandmates and make friends. The flyer features decorative music notes, sparkles, a marching band silhouette, and a QR code on a light gray background.
📚🎉 Happy Retirement, Tina Rampone! 🎉📚

After 16 years of dedicated service to the students, staff, and families of Slate Valley, we extend our heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to Castleton Elementary School and Orwell Village School librarian, Tina Rampone, on her retirement.

For more than a decade and a half, Tina has inspired a love of reading, learning, and curiosity in countless students. Through story times, library lessons, book recommendations, special projects, tech. integration, and her welcoming presence, she helped make the library a place where every child could discover new worlds, ideas, and possibilities.

Tina's passion for literacy, commitment to students, and support of both schools have left a lasting impact that will be felt for years to come. The thousands of young readers she has encouraged and the memories she has helped create are a testament to the difference one dedicated educator can make.

Thank you, Tina, for 16 years of service, kindness, and unwavering dedication to our school communities. We wish you all the happiness, relaxation, adventures, knitting and good books that retirement has to offer.

Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement! 🧶📖✨
2 days ago, Slate Valley
Retirement recognition graphic honoring Tina Rampone. The design features a portrait of Tina inside a decorative geometric frame with watercolor-style books stacked in the lower left corner and a small potted plant with glasses in the lower right. Text reads: "Happy Retirement. Valued by Slate Valley Unified Union School District since 2010. Best Wishes to Tina Rampone, Castleton Elementary School & Orwell Village School Librarian. Thank you for 16 years of dedicated service!" The Slate Valley logo appears in the upper left corner, with soft floral and butterfly accents throughout the design.
Read important information about the future of Slate Valley in this issue of the SVUUSD Newsletter - June 12, 2026: https://mailchi.mp/f9c5248ac253/slate-valley-district-newsletter-may-15-13836886
5 days ago, Slate Valley
Graphic with a blue sky background and colorful confetti falling around graduation caps. The Fair Haven Union High School Slaters logo appears on the left, and the Slate Valley Unified Union School District logo appears on the right. Large text in the center reads, “Best Wishes to the Class of 2026.” The celebratory graphic congratulates graduating seniors as they prepare for commencement.
Kinders were inspired to create their own band!
6 days ago, Kelley Schultz
A vibrant elementary school classroom scene where a group of young girls are gathered in a circle during an activity. On the left, a girl with her blonde hair in a braided crown stands facing the group, raising a blue marker in the air as if conducting or leading. Five other girls sit in a row on chairs and colorful wobble stools; four of them are holding up rolled-up paper tubes to their mouths like kazoos or telescopes. The background features a "Number Corner" bulletin board with educational posters about maps, a calendar showing June 2026, and a rainbow-striped curtain hanging on a door. The floor is covered in a bright, multicolored patterned rug, and student desks with school supplies are visible in the foreground.
BVS and OVS combined bands!
6 days ago, Kelley Schultz
IMG_3418.jpg Alt Text: A wide, eye-level shot inside a school gymnasium where a student band is performing for an audience of younger children. The band students are seated in a large semi-circle on a teal mat under a basketball hoop, playing various woodwind and brass instruments. A female conductor in a green shirt and jeans stands at the center facing them. In the foreground, a large group of elementary school students are sitting cross-legged on the floor, watching the performance. Several adults are seated at cafeteria tables on the right side of the gym.
A high-angle, wide shot from the side of a school gymnasium during a band demonstration. On the left, a student band is seated with music stands, while a conductor in a green shirt stands before them. In the center and foreground, a large group of younger students sit on the polished floor, looking toward the band. Along the right wall, thick blue athletic mats are stacked vertically against a climbing wall structure, and several instrument cases are lined up neatly on the floor beneath them.
A wide shot focusing on the audience inside a school gymnasium turned cafeteria. Dozens of elementary-aged children are sitting cross-legged on the floor in rows, facing toward an unseen performance on the left. In the background, several adults and older students are seated at long brown cafeteria tables, watching the event. A scoreboard labeled "Benson Village School" is visible on the far wall.
A close-up shot focusing on the brass section of a student band seated on folding chairs in a gymnasium. In the foreground, a boy wearing a black T-shirt, blue jeans, and tan boots holds a trumpet. Next to him, other students are visible holding trumpets and cornets, some chatting or adjusting their instruments. Black instrument cases are scattered on the floor beneath their chairs, and blue and green gym mats are stacked in the background. IMG_3421.jpg Alt Text: An angled shot of a student band rehearsing in a school gym under a basketball hoop. A conductor with long hair wearing a blue patterned dress stands on the right, raising a baton to direct the musicians. The band includes students playing flutes, clarinets, and trumpets, all seated on folding chairs with music stands in front of them. Instrument cases rest on the floor nearby.
A close-up shot focusing on the brass section of a student band seated on folding chairs in a gymnasium. In the foreground, a boy wearing a black T-shirt, blue jeans, and tan boots holds a trumpet. Next to him, other students are visible holding trumpets and cornets, some chatting or adjusting their instruments. Black instrument cases are scattered on the floor beneath their chairs, and blue and green gym mats are stacked in the background.
An angled shot of a student band rehearsing in a school gym under a basketball hoop. A conductor with long hair wearing a blue patterned dress stands on the right, raising a baton to direct the musicians. The band includes students playing flutes, clarinets, and trumpets, all seated on folding chairs with music stands in front of them. Instrument cases rest on the floor nearby.
A wide, eye-level shot inside a school gymnasium where a student band is performing for an audience of younger children. The band students are seated in a large semi-circle on a teal mat under a basketball hoop, playing various woodwind and brass instruments. A female conductor in a green shirt and jeans stands at the center facing them. In the foreground, a large group of elementary school students are sitting cross-legged on the floor, watching the performance. Several adults are seated at cafeteria tables on the right side of the gym.
Yesterday was "Eat with a Teacher" and today is "Decorate our tables for our fun countdown!"
6 days ago, Kelley Schultz
: A wide view of the classroom showing multiple groups of children engaged in a collaborative drawing project at yellow and blue tables. Each table is topped with a large sheet of pink paper. In the foreground, a group of girls use markers to draw and write their names on the paper, with one girl in a red shirt smiling directly at the camera.
A bright, busy early childhood classroom where a group of about ten young children are sitting around interconnected blue and yellow kidney-shaped tables. Some children are eating lunch and snacks from trays and lunchboxes, while others are working on drawings and activity sheets with markers. The room is filled with colorful learning materials, including a handprint-patterned rug, bookshelves, and a whiteboard in the background. .
: A bright, busy early childhood classroom where a group of about ten young children are sitting around interconnected blue and yellow kidney-shaped tables. Some children are eating lunch and snacks from trays and lunchboxes, while others are working on drawings and activity sheets with markers. The room is filled with colorful learning materials, including a handprint-patterned rug, bookshelves, and a whiteboard in the background.
Two young girls sit side-by-side at a yellow table, working at the top edge of a large, mostly blank sheet of pink butcher paper. The girl on the left, wearing a pink shirt, is writing letters with a blue marker, while the girl on the right, with her hair in braided pigtails, carefully draws a small square box. In the background, a colorful handprint rug and a white rocking chair are visible.
Clover Exploration fun for 5th & 6th Grade!
7 days ago, Kelley Schultz
Several children build with large gray modular panels in a gym or classroom space with blue wall mats in the background. Three children work together to attach triangular and rectangular gray panels into a tall structure while others move nearby.
Several children build with large gray modular panels in a gym or classroom space with blue wall mats in the background. Three children work together to attach triangular and rectangular gray panels into a tall structure while others move nearby.
Five children standing inside a small gray panel fort or enclosure, looking up and smiling at the camera. A boy sits inside a gray geometric play structure on a classroom floor, looking up at the camera. A smiling boy with glasses sits inside a larger gray panel structure while other children assemble pieces around him. Several children build with large gray modular panels in a gym or classroom space with blue wall mats in the background. Three children work together to attach triangular and rectangular gray panels into a tall structure while others move nearby.
A boy sits inside a gray geometric play structure on a classroom floor, looking up at the camera.
panels to form fort-like structures, while extra triangular and rectangular pieces lie scattered across the gym floor. IMG_6029.jpg A full-length shot of a young girl standing playfully on a flat geometric design constructed from the grey building panels on a gymnasium floor. The panels are arranged into a large, flat octagon with a small triangle in the center where she stands. She is wearing a white graphic t-shirt, grey leggings, and a light blue sweatshirt tied around her waist. She smiles at the camera, offering a playful military salute with her right hand. IMG_6021 (1).jpg A high-angle, close-up shot of a young boy peeking out from inside a small, triangular fort built from the grey modular panels. The structure is positioned against a dark green gym wall. The boy has dark hair, rosy cheeks, and a bright smile as he looks directly up at the camera from his cozy, makeshift hiding spot. IMG_6026.jpg A close-up shot looking through a square window cutout of a grey modular structure, framing three smiling boys crowded together inside. The boy on the left wears a grey shirt, the boy in the center foreground wears a black shirt and smiles widely with tilted head, and the boy on the right wears a bright orange t-shirt. The interior of the fort is dimly lit, creating a cozy clubhouse atmosphere.
A wide shot inside a school gymnasium where a group of about nine middle-school-aged children are working together to assemble large, modular building structures. The building pieces are made of thick, grey felt-like panels with dark grey borders. In the foreground, a large rectangular base has two square window cutouts on top. To the left, a boy carries a panel with a window cutout. In the background, other students attach panels to form fort-like structures, while extra triangular and rectangular pieces lie scattered across the gym floor.
A close-up shot looking through a square window cutout of a grey modular structure, framing three smiling boys crowded together inside. The boy on the left wears a grey shirt, the boy in the center foreground wears a black shirt and smiles widely with tilted head, and the boy on the right wears a bright orange t-shirt. The interior of the fort is dimly lit, creating a cozy clubhouse atmosphere.
BVS Bike and Groove!
7 days ago, Kelley Schultz
A girl wearing a blue helmet and a grey t-shirt rides a purple mountain bike down a wide gravel path, casting a long shadow in front of her. Other children on bicycles follow behind her under a clear blue sky, with a playground and parking lot visible in the distance.
A young girl with a black helmet and a pink shirt smiles while riding a light blue cruiser bicycle on a gravel path. The bike is decorated with yellow streamers on the handlebars and frame. In the background, there is a grassy field with a playground, parked cars, and other people.
A young child wearing a bright pink helmet and a light yellow t-shirt rides a purple bicycle with training wheels and a wicker front basket. The child is riding on a gravel driveway in front of a building with a sign that reads "Benson Village School."
A young boy wearing a large black helmet and an orange graphic t-shirt rides a black and red youth bicycle designed to look like a motocross dirt bike. He is riding on a gravel path with a sunny playground and parked cars in the background. IMG_0586.jpg Alt Text: A smiling girl wearing a pink helmet and a pink and white color-blocked t-shirt rides a blue mountain bike on a gravel path. Another boy on a bicycle follows closely behind her, with a parking lot and tree line under a bright sky in the background.