Starbase!!!
📢 Executive Committee School Board Open Mic 🎤
Join us for an open forum where community members can engage in meaningful discussions, ask questions, and share their thoughts directly with district school board members. This is a great opportunity to stay informed and have your voice heard on important school-related and FY26 Budget matters!
When: Monday, March 31, 2025
Where: Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Library
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Attend in person or virtually by joining here: https://meet.google.com/ovx-wura-tpw
We look forward to seeing you there! Your input matters.
1st Graders explore our Monkey Palace game
TONIGHT - Board Meeting - March 24, 2025
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Fair Haven Union Middle and High School Band Room
This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to:
Video call link: : https://meet.google.com/qfw-zcgt-qcr
Or dial: (US) +1 402-772-0189 PIN: 559 001 155#
Please note: To participate in conversation virtually and/or ask a question virtually, please use the “raise hand” icon in Google Meet. Typing responses or questions in chat is not an option.
March 21st Slate Valley District Newsletter: View at https://mailchi.mp/a36b9cc8a32a/slate-valley-newsletter-march-21-2025
Pre K received the Golden trashcan!
2nd Grade workplaces
Fun in the sun!
5th Graders are learning how to round decimals to the tenth place.
4th and 5th Grade Stream Table, Water Books, and Maps in Science
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the EMS departments in our community for the warm and enthusiastic welcome home for our State Champion Girls Basketball and Bowling teams! Your support in leading our buses and fans along the parade route from Castleton to Fair Haven made these victories even more memorable.
A special thank you to the Castleton and Fair Haven Police and Fire Departments for always going above and beyond to celebrate our students and communities. Your dedication does not go unnoticed, and we truly appreciate everything you do.
Thank you to everyone who played a role in making these celebrations so special!
Sincerely,
~Slater Nation
Vermont Literacy Network (In Bristol) is offering a variety of summer camps for children ages 3-10. For more information go to: https://5il.co/3ayle
We had a fantastic turnout for our second meeting with local legislators! A big thank you to Bill Canfield, David Weeks, Zachary Harvey, and Terry Williams for sharing the latest updates on the Governor's Education Plan. We also appreciate our community members for attending and engaging in the discussion.
Meeting Minutes Summary:
School Budgets & Legislation: 92% of Vermont districts passed school budgets. Education funding discussions continue in Montpelier. Zoie Saunders was approved as Secretary of Education. Education-related bills have two more weeks for review, with final decisions expected by May.
Education Reform & Cost Concerns: The legislature aims to address high per-student costs, declining test scores, and rising property taxes. The governor is using $77M in one-time funds to mitigate tax increases.
District Restructuring: The Senate wants the House to lead an education bill, with proposals reducing districts from 53 to 5-18. Discussions include district size (3,200-4,000 students), geographical boundaries, and funding per student ($13,200-$14,000).
Financial & Structural Concerns: Act 60 may need repeal for changes to occur. Questions were raised about cost savings, administrative structures, and potential new buildings. Mental health funding, healthcare costs, and aging school buildings were also discussed.
Future Challenges: Low birth rates raise concerns about future student populations. Limited access to alternative education programs and a moratorium on new independent schools were noted.
Our next meeting is scheduled for April 14th from 5:00 to 6:15 PM in the FHUMHS Library, followed by the Budget Information Meeting at 6:30 PM in the FHUMHS Band Room. We hope to see you there!
Our BVS Library Assistants!
1st Graders worked with 9 patch quilts today
5th & 6th Graders made origami boxes based on the 6th Graders math lesson
5th & 6th Graders made origami boxes based on the 6th graders math lesson
During today’s full-day inservice, Slate Valley educators participated in a variety of professional development workshops. A key focus was reflecting on the district’s newly adopted Teacher Professional Growth & Evaluation Plan, as well as analyzing student academic and behavioral data from Semester I and Trimesters I & II in relation to their professional goals for the year. Educators also met with administrators to review goals and student outcomes.
Guiding their discussions was the central question:
"How is the work on your professional goals impacting student learning?"
Additional sessions included:
Safety Care Training for Instructional Assistants and Social Emotional Interventionists.
Grade Team Meetings to reflect on curriculum, analyze student performance, and plan for the remainder of the school year.
Development of Supervision & Evaluation Tools for School-Based Clinicians and School Counselors.
Training for Academic Interventionists on eduCLIMBER, an interactive data platform.
Social Emotional Interventions Team preparing a presentation on Collaborative and Proactive Solutions for an April 16th meeting with district administrators and engaging in Part I of a book study.
The day provided valuable opportunities for collaboration, reflection, and professional growth, reinforcing Slate Valley’s commitment to continuous improvement and student success.
BVS CIP/Compact Development Process
Benson Village School Partner Meeting
Monday, March 24th
1:30-2:15 PM
BVS Library
Benson Village School invites all school partners-families, staff, and community members-to join us in shaping the future of our school. This collaborative session will focus on:
✓ Establishing a shared understanding of BVS's strengths and areas for growth
Identifying goals that align with our collective vision for student success
✓ Strengthening commitment and engagement in school improvement efforts
RSVP by 3/17 (802)537-2491
amy.roy@svuvt.org
BVS student's art work on display at the Chafee Art Gallery.
