Benson Village School

A HUGE thank you to Patrick Goodwin for getting our new flag, rope, and clips up!

We’re excited to kick off the first podcast of the 2025–2026 school year! Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell sat down with Slate Valley Unified’s Board Chair, Julie Finnegan, for an insightful conversation.

In this episode, Julie shares about:
✔️ The responsibilities of the board chair position
✔️ The school board’s goals and aspirations for the year ahead
✔️ The importance of community involvement
✔️ Thoughts on Act 73 and what it could mean for our community

Tune in to hear directly from district leadership as we continue building transparency and connection with our community. 🎧
Watch or Listen to the full Podcast at https://youtu.be/zus4jJvbsb0

5th graders are modeling and solving division equations with base ten pieces!

3rd - 6th indoor recess fun!

3rd - 6th indoor recess fun!

K- 2 indoor recess fun!

K- 2 indoor recess fun!

☕️💬 Join Us for Coffee & Conversation!

Community members are warmly invited to our next Coffee & Conversation on Friday, September 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Orwell Free Library.

Come share your questions, ideas, and feedback with district leadership in a relaxed, friendly setting. We value your voice and look forward to the conversation!

When: Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 · 9:00 AM
Where: Orwell Free Library
Who: All community members—everyone’s welcome!

Bring a friend, grab a cup, and let’s talk. ☕️

Sorting between beginning sounds /n/ and /c/ in Kindergarten!

1st grade teacher shout out on the news!

Board Meeting - September 22, 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 & High School Band Room.
This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/asz-bujx-ixw
Or dial: (US) +1 218-301-2538 PIN: 630 332 195#
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.

Slate Valley District Newsletter: September 19, 2025
https://mailchi.mp/4bee6898ba67/slate-valley-district-newsletter-for-september-19-2025

Mrs Schuyler’s TA has been enjoying fitness Friday, we start our morning with a fresh air walk around the parking lot. It’s a great time to chat, enjoy the fresh air, and be ready to start our days!

📢 Join us Wednesday, September 24th for the 2025–2026 Annual Title I Meeting!
We’re excited to welcome parents and families to learn more about Title I Schoolwide Programs and how they help address barriers to academic success. 💙
📍 Benson Village School (BVS)
🕓 4:30 PM – Before Open House
🔗 meet.google.com/jev-hifs-mfd

VCV Go Fish in 2nd grade!!!!

One of the first-grade Monarchs has completed its life cycle and is now an adult butterfly. We identified it as a female, named her Fluffy, then tagged and released her!

ABSOLUTELY! The perfect Tuesday morning message and messenger!

Letter recognition in Kindergarten!

Students in STEAM class are using their imaginations to build whatever they can with a "scoop or Legos"!

Slate Valley District Newsletter: Week of September 12, 2025
https://mailchi.mp/3e7c8316491f/district-newsletter-september-12-2025