Mrs. Winrich's first graders love reading with their sixth grade class buddies from Mrs. Desantis's class.
Message from Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell:
Dear Slate Valley,
I hope this message finds you well. We want to take a moment to update you on the recent school budget vote that, unfortunately, did not pass. The vote was 1004 yes and 1468 no. The article transferring money to a reserve account was successful. We understand that this news may be disappointing for some of you, as it is for us.
The proposed budget aimed to address critical needs and enhance the overall educational experience for our students. We appreciate the thoughtful consideration that went into the decision-making process by those who participated in the vote. While the outcome was not what we had hoped for, we respect and acknowledge the democratic nature of our community.
Our top priority remains providing the best possible education for our students, and we will continue to work diligently to find alternative solutions in light of the budget failure. This setback challenges us to reassess our priorities and explore creative ways to meet the needs of our students within the financial constraints we face.
We encourage open dialogue and welcome any suggestions or concerns you may have. Your input is invaluable, and we believe that together, as a united community, we can navigate through these challenges and find solutions that benefit our students and the entire school community.
In the coming weeks, we will hold board meetings to discuss the budget failure, gather feedback, and explore potential options moving forward. Your participation and engagement are crucial during this process, and we encourage you to attend these meetings to share your thoughts and ideas.
We remain committed to transparency and collaboration as we work towards a shared goal of providing an exceptional education for our students. Thank you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to working together to overcome this challenge.
Sincerely,
Brooke Olsen-Farrell
New Superintendent's Podcast: First of our School Series - Discussion with FHUMHS Co-Principal Mr. Ben Worthing. View at https://youtu.be/uBnf-6Q4PsA
It's Town Meeting Day! Please exercise your right to VOTE!
Polling Places and Hours:
Benson: 10 am - 7 pm, Benson Community Hall
Castleton: 8 am - 7 pm, Castleton Fire Station
Fair Haven: 10 am - 7 pm, American Legion Post #49
Hubbardton: 10 am - 7 pm, Hubbardton Town Hall
Orwell: 10 am - 7 pm, Orwell Town Hall
West Haven: 10 am - 7 pm, Buckley Memorial Community Hall
The FHU Music and Art programs are happy to announce our first B.E.A.T night happening this Thursday, March 7th, from 7 PM to 9 PM.
This event will include:
Baked Goods &Beverages
Entertainment (mini games with prizes)
Art sale and gallery
and Music performed by FHU students!
Come and enjoy some family time, connect with the community, have some great food, play some games, see some art, and listen to wonderful music! It is a fun night out for all ages!
FREE to enter- donations are appreciated!
Mark your calendar and join us for one, or both, of these parent information nights.
Available to every student, every morning!
Available for every student, every morning!
NOTICE: BUS ROUTE CHANGE - SEASONAL MAIN ROAD PICK UP ONLY effective Monday, MARCH 4, 2024.
Your Vote is Your Voice! Exercise it this Tuesday, March 5th!
Save the Date: Continuous Improvement Plan Parent/School Compact Meeting
Monday, March 25th from 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Castleton Elementary School
Please RSVP to the school (802-468-5624) by March 21st
if you will be attending this meeting.
It was wear green day to commemorate the classic "Green Eggs and Ham"!
This morning, Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell visited CES, and took some great photos of student work on display, and some in progress. We wanted to share them with you.
Grade 2 students have been learning about the oceans. Today they explored the ocean deep, using the virtual reality goggles with tech integrationist, Mr. Ken White, and viewed the various animals and plants living underwater .
Spirit Week celebrating Dr. Seuss continues! Yesterday, fourth graders in Mrs. Ray’s class read various Dr. Seuss books with Mrs. Simpson’s 5th graders. Who wouldn't enjoy spending time reading great books with friends!?!
Today's book was Wacky Wednesday - students and staff wore mis-matched, wacky outfits!
Yesterday was hat day, with students wearing their favorite hat and reading "The Cat in the Hat" book.
During library class, students in grades 3-4 used 3D pens to create their own "fossils" after reading the book Dragon Bones by Sarah Glenn Marsh.
Last night the Slate Valley UUSD presented their FY25 Proposed Budget at the Annual Meeting. If you were not able to attend you can watch the recording by going to: https://bit.ly/2024SlateValleyAnnualMeeting
Yesterday, while Mr. Canty was subbing in 4th grade, he wowed the students with his personal Presidential Coin Collection. He called his presentation, "Honoring Our Deceased Presidents". Each student learned about one of the presidents and then presented back to the class information about their assigned president's accomplishments and history. The program was enjoyed by all 4th graders and provided a unique piece of history.
