Yesterday, CES held their traditional Torch Ceremony, where the 6th graders pass the "torch" to the 5th graders to be next year's school role models. The 6th grade students are also acknowledged for completing their primary grade years, and moving on the the district Middle School. Each year, the event concludes with a celebratory slide show. Congratulations to the 6th grade class of 2024. Have fun in Middle School!
4th grade was the recipient of a number of Tinker Crates donated by former CES, now FHUMS student Keegan Hochberg. Each Tinker Crate, produced by the Kiwi Company, has a project theme, rigorously tested with kids, to ensure that the projects are engaging and fun. Partners spent the afternoon following directions to create their unique, individual projects. What an educational and creative time was had by all thanks to the generosity of Keegan! "Learning Something New Everyday" continues to be the focus of 4th grade.
Submitted by Linda Corliss
End of the year can be a bit wild but Castleton's 5/6th graders found some time to go to the beach for their end of the year celebration. They fished, went swimming, played lots of games for the morning and were able to spend lots of time with their friends. It was a great way to celebrate all their hard work this year. Good luck to our 6th graders who are getting ready to head to middle school!
Submitted by Aliyah Edmonds
After a successful trip to Mount Independence last week, 4th grade concluded their study of Vermont's involvement in the Revolutionary War by visiting the Hubbardton Battlefield. Previous to this final trip, Mrs. Ray guided students in creating detailed maps of locations that had already been visited along, with their final location to the battlefield. Guest teacher,Jan Jones, led the hike around the Hubbardton Battlefield, enlightening all about not only the battle but the beauty of the current tall grass field and its abundance of wild flowers and the Bobolink Bird which returns to the battlefield every year from Argentina to nest and raise its young. Our museum visit featured Mr. Mark Brownell, site interpreter, from the Division of Historic Preservation for the State of Vermont. He shared not only his vast knowledge of the Battle but also a demonstration of some artifacts found on the site. The importance of the "Only Battle Fought on Vermont Soil was highlighted by the marble monument on the grounds.
Slate Valley FY25 5th Budget Vote: June 18, 2024 by Australian and Absentee Ballot. If you want an absentee ballot, contact your town clerk right away.
The information meeting will be Monday, June 17th in the band room at FHUMHS - 6:30 PM
Attend in person or virtually at https://meet.google.com/spo-nuyk-pwv
Or dial: (US) +1 857-529-6624 PIN: 851 037 673#
The 5th grade classes celebrated all their hard work this year with a Glow Day. Students answered multiplication facts using highlighters, played Binglow, glow in the dark Jenga, Connect 4, Tic Tac Toe, and Ring Toss. It was fun to wrap up the end of the year making memories with friends!
The 5th graders at Castleton Elementary School completed the autonomous train challenge using the Edison robots in library class. Their train had to stop 5 seconds at the train station, blink both the left and right lights for two seconds and make a beep. This was started with a clap and continued with a continuous loop. Well done!
Tonight - June 10, 2024
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Special Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Orwell Village School - Town Hall.
This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to: https://meet.google.com/ezy-kfsg-rer Or dial: (US) +1 518-547-0125 PIN: 730 415 955#
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.
Students experienced sheer joy while doing the "bouncing bubble project" with Mrs. Mead.
Last week, third graders enjoyed a day at Billings Farm. They explored the grounds, exhibits, and learned a lot about dairy farming. Students even sampled some ice cream! It was a fun way to end a great year!
The FHUHS Marching Band put on an excellent presentation at CES yesterday morning. Thank you to the participating students and their instructor Mrs. Adams.
On June 5th, we held our First Annual Kindergarten Information Night! Ms. Molis and Mrs. Winrich talked with families about what to expect for your new student at CES and about ways to set them up this summer for success in the fall!
Next School Board Meeting - Monday: June 10, 2024 (Notice Earlier Start Time of 5:30 P.M.)
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Special Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Orwell Village School - Town Hall.
This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to: https://meet.google.com/ezy-kfsg-rer Or dial: (US) +1 518-547-0125 PIN: 730 415 955#
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.
PLEASE NOTE: The Rutland Herald ended today's article with misinformation. The next Budget Vote will once again be by Australian or ABSENTEE BALLOT. Contact your town clerk for your absentee ballots. The new warning will be discussed and voted on at the next school board meeting, Monday, June 10th. Once this is done, ballots will be distributed to the town offices. The Rutland Herald has since updated the online article, and will be issuing a correction in tomorrow's paper. The photo shows the corrected article ending now online. Here is the link to the full article:
https://www.rutlandherald.com/news/local/slate-valley-school-board-finance-committee-talks-fifth-budget-recommendation/article_9ba0af52-2362-11ef-be69-7743ff5cfe4d.html
Today, Guardians of the Galaxy 4th grade scientists and engineers were challenged to brainstorm, design, build, and test a space vehicle that would allow their "space ambassadors" to pass through entrance and exit portals. Mrs. Ray brought in her bunnies for the final test. These four week old "rabinauts" were held, loved, and encouraged to pass in and out of tunnels and doorways so that a message of peace could be spread throughout the galaxy. Design, construction and teamwork were evident in all creations. The challenge ended with all spacecraft united together in an effort to allow for inter-spacecraft goodwill! -submitted by Linda Corliss
Local youth football program registration is now open, if interested go to: https://www.vermontvipersfootball.com/
Available to every student, every morning!
Kindergarten Information Night - June 5th
Today, CES first and second graders enjoyed a morning filled with science activities! Students planted succulents, went on a hike to the pond, pressed plants into clay to make fossils and painted a scene to document their day!
