Are you registered to VOTE? It's not too late, visit: https://www.vote.org/register-to-vote/vermont/ and let your voice be heard this Thursday, May 30th. Please attend the Slate Valley Budget Information Meeting the night before on Wednesday, May 29th at 6:30 PM in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Band Room. Attendance can be in person or virtual by going to: https://meet.google.com/zpj-eomo-syc. Cast your ballot fully informed, every vote counts!
Yesterday, students in 4th grade presented their final report assignment from Mr. Canty for the 23/24 school year. The Reptile and Amphibian Reports were very popular and featured many of the creatures we might see in the wilds of Vermont. Students presented information about their chosen animal's diet, physical characteristics, habitat, importance to their environment, along with extra facts that they thought were interesting. In addition, each student wrote either an Acrostic or Haiku poem about their animal. Each student practiced oral speaking along with physical presence during a presentation. The 4th grade students have enjoyed these projects immensely! Thank you Mr. Canty for another year of fun projects!
Slate Valley Unified wishes everyone a safe, enjoyable Memorial Day Weekend! On this Monday we hope you take a moment to honor and remember the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.
Chalk Drawing by FHGS First Graders
Submitted by Linda Corliss; This morning, Castleton Elementary School held their Memorial Day Assembly. Phyllis Blanchard, Chairperson of the American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Poster Contest and the Americanism Essay Contest presented certificates of participation to all 4th graders.
Winners were also announced. Winning the Poster Contest was Erin T. and another 4th grader won the essay contest. Mrs. Lisa Thayer, a member of the American Legion Post #50 Ladies Auxiliary, presented Memorial Day comments to the audience. In attendance for the Ladies Auxiliary were Grace Calvin, Lisa Thayer, Phyllis Blanchard, and Toni Lobdell.
CES has a long standing tradition of holding this annual assembly to honor veterans who made the ultimate sacrafice fighting to provide the freedom we all enjoy!
On May 17th, 5th grade students from Castleton Elementary School launched rockets they made at Starbase. It was quite the experience as other classes came out to cheer as they launched and chased for their rockets!
On May 15th, Castleton Elementary School opened their doors for a Celebration of Learning. Faculty and Staff showcased student work to families and our community.
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4th Budget Vote - May 30, 2024
ABSENTEE BALLOTS ARE AVAILABLE!
Information Meeting - May 29, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Band Room. Attend in Person or virtually at https://meet.GooGle.com/zpj-eomo-syc
By phone dial: (US) +1 443-354-8862 PIN: 417 347 949#
To Request an Absentee Ballot, contact your town clerk or go to
https://sos.vermont.gov/elections/voters/early-absentee-voting/
For more information, go to https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/o/svusd/page/budget
Look at the fantastic gardening projects happening at CES! Students with Ms. Cosey started their own herb and flower gardens, raised butterflies to release, and planted a wildflower garden for the butterflies! Last week the students were excited to take home their own mini gardens!
Castleton Elementary School's Evening of the Arts: May 9, 2024
Tonight - May 13, 2024
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Castleton Elementary School Cafeteria.
This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to: https://meet.google.com/sys-rwwr-kxq
Or dial: (US) +1 443-489-6279 PIN: 672 436 086#
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.
The Slate Valley Unified USD Budget did not pass.
3rd Vote Results:
No: 891
Yes: 798
Please Vote Today!
Reminder: Please Vote Tomorrow - Thursday - May 9th
Polls open at 10 AM with the exception of Castleton, which opens at 8 AM.
All Polls Close at 7 PM.
Today administration was able to personally celebrate and thank the amazing teachers and staff at Castleton Elementary School. We appreciate your endless dedication and passion! It was great spending the start of the day with you!
Slate Valley community, if you weren't able to attend last night's budget information meeting here's your chance to see and hear first hand what happened:
https://bit.ly/May7InfoMtg
PLEASE WATCH then VOTE tomorrow May 9th!
Vermont Public Article: Read it at https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2024-05-07/dozens-school-districts-remain-without-budget
And PLEASE VOTE tomorrow, May 9th!
Reminder: Tomorrow - 3rd Budget Vote Information Meeting: Tuesday, May 7th - 6:30 PM Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Band Room PARTICIPATION WILL BE IN PERSON or VIRTUALLY CONNECT BY GOING TO https://meet.google.com/hev-zcnz-bdv Or dial: (US) +1 432-652-6369 PIN: 509 205 701#
Reminder: Tomorrow, May 7th, Join us for the next Community Advisory Council Meeting, 5:00 PM at FHUMHS, then stay for the Budget Information Meeting at 6:30 PM!
Available to every student, every morning!
Submitted by Instructional Assistant, Ms. Corliss: The 4th grade assignment for Green Up Day was Dewey Field. Dewey Field is the town of Castleton's recreation field which is currently being used by several sports teams. After an extensive cleanup of the area we were fortunate to enjoy a visit from Ms. Jan Jones, past Mosaic Teacher at CES and a teacher of all things in nature. She shared her knowledge about the Lake Bomoseen milfoil situation, the balance and importance of Ecosystems, and her knowledge of the Castleton River.
Students listened intently about all she shared and enjoyed their river visit and the importance of it as a watershed. We talked about the different environments between the field and the woods and what thrives in each. We learned how to identify a trout lily (yellow spring woodland flower) with its spotted leaves like the skin of a trout. We identified the Red Admiral Butterfly which migrates north in the spring and enjoys a woodland habitat.
The trip was a wonderful experience enlightening our students about the importance of a clean environment and the success of all living things in one.
