Introducing our new Podcast series called: Educational Insights, hosted by Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell. Here educational topics will be discussed, particularly those that pertain to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District. Most episodes include guests who specialize in the area covered. Take a look at the first few episodes by going to:
https://bit.ly/EdInsightsSVUUSD
Pre K students enjoying the snow
1st Graders are learning about light and sound. Students created paper stained glass using tissue paper, wax paper, and glue
1st Graders are learning about light and sound. Students created paper stained glass using tissue paper, wax paper, and glue.
Tonight - January 8, 2024
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Library. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/yix-tqbg-xmh
Or dial: (US) +1 929-276-1079 PIN: 671 674 217#
Our SRO‘s are a critical part of student success here at Benson Village School! This young gentleman is going on “patrol” with Chief Mantello. He has expressed a keen interest in the police force from the relationship that has been fostered through the SRO program. A huge Thank You to the Castleton Police Department!
4th, 5th & 6th grade students are participating in the Scat & Tracks program through the Vt Dept of Fish & Wildlife. The students are exploring for signs around our school.
Our first Cooking Club. Walking Tacos and Fruit Pizza!
Curious about the FY25 School Budget? Do you have questions or concerns? Want to better understand what you will be voting on this March 5th? Then please attend one, or all, of the FY25 Budget Forums. The first four sessions will be in person only, the last date will be virtual only. We hope to see you there!
The 2024 Vermont Elks Hoop Shoot sponsored by the Rutland Elks Lodge #345 will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Fair Haven Union High School, 33 Mechanic St., Fair Haven, Vt. beginning with registration at 10:00 a.m. The contest is open to boys and girls in the following groups: Age 8-9, 10-11, and 12-13 and is based on their age as on April 1, 2024. Winners in each group will advance to the Southern District final to be held on Saturday, January 13th in Springfield Vermont and will compete for an opportunity to advance to the Vermont and New England finals. The Elks National Hoop Shoot Finals will be held in April 2024 in Chicago. There is no charge to enter the contest. For questions and further information please contact the Rutland Elks Lodge at 802-773-6266.
Tonight: Please join us for the next Community Advisory Coucil meeting January 2nd at 5:45 PM in the Central Office conference room located at FHUMHS. All are welcome! See the agenda at https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/page/slate-valley-community-advisory-council
Please support our FHUHS Project Graduation Bottle Drive!
Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to Slate Valley. We look forward to 2024 with optimism and enthusiasm, as we continue to work together to create a nurturing and inspiring environment for our students. We wish you a wonderful break, and will see you when our doors reopen on January 2nd!
Rutland Herald District Highlight
Kindergarten math with our polydron crowns.
5th & 6th graders made ice towers using salt, pressure, and persistence.
Kindergarteners celebrated with hot chocolate
2nd & 3rd grade students earned a hot chocolate celebration!
Ms. Miller tasked her 4-5-6 ELA class to create passion project skits based off their experience with Mr. Mullers theater presentation in the fall. Click the link to view each student produced skit: https://youtu.be/oF2_lM9Ejeo
1st Graders learned how sounds are created with vibrations during science. They made 'Head Halos" and listened to what happened when their strings were tightened or loosened.
