Tech Integration Coach, Ken White, used the district Glowforge to laser cut pieces of plywood into puzzle pieces that when put together created wooden boxes. 5th graders enjoyed assembling the boxes with Mr. White. They focused on specific directions and were eager to assist other classmates so all were able to take something cool home!
Slate Valley Food Drive!
Each week Mr. DeMatties’s 6th graders partner up with Mrs. Gorruso’s 2nd graders for book buddies. The students enjoy getting to know one another and love reading new books together!
Please join us for our first Coffee and Conversation, 7:30 AM at the Birdseye Diner in Castleton. Have a cup of coffee on us and let's chat about the FY24 School Budget!
Mrs. DeSantis' 6th grade class had a visit from Joe Mark, who is on the Castleton Select Board. He talked with students about our local government. Thanks, Mr. Mark!
All Slate Valley buses will be main road pickup only today due to the icy conditions of back roads.
Tonight! School Safety Series kickoff. First focus: Threat Assessment presented by Slate Valley Unified Union School District Administration.
Trivia Tuesday: Did You Know?
Tonight - January 9, 2023
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District 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: https://meet.google.com/rxq-iphh-rgx
Or dial: (US) +1 321-805-3448 PIN: 448 935 190#
Tonight’s Agenda: https://5il.co/1mobx
Previous Meeting Minutes:https://5il.co/1mbtz
Next Board Meeting: Monday, January 23, 2023 – FHGS – 6:30pm
The SVUUSD Finance Committee Meeting is at 5:30 p.m., also in the FHUMHS Library. The FY24 Budget - Final Draft will be discussed. All are welcome to attend in person, or you can virtually connect by going to: https://meet.google.com/ypr-ccpr-vgh
Or dial: (US) +1 347-508-5454 PIN: 387 999 213#
Adults know that building relationships with students is a key part of every child's support system at school. Check out this shot of one of our SRO's who got to spend some time in our Pre K classroom last week.
At Friday’s academic assembly, Mr. DeMatties’s sixth grade class started things off with a skit that his students produced and performed. The short play was to teach their younger audience the meaning of Compassion. They did a wonderful job! Click the link to see their performance. https://youtu.be/BMfzqgD4xB8
First Trimester Academic Awards: Congratulations Cougars!
Do you really get the internet service providers say you do on the FCC Map? Click the link to check and to file a challenge if the info is wrong. Correcting it could mean tens of millions of additional federal dollars for Vermont and more affordable service for Vermonters!
1. Visit the FCC National Broadband Map website. https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov/home
2. Type your address into the Search by Address field and
press the enter key. The map will zoom in on your location. On
the right of the screen are the reported broadband service
providers and maximum connection speeds they offer for sale at your
location.
3. Review the reported services.
4. If the reported services are available at your location, you’re all done with
the availability assessment! If the reported service availability is inaccurate,
we encourage you to enter an availability challenge.
5. If you are having difficulties, call the Consumer Affairs Hotline (800) 622-4496.
For video instructions on how to file an availability or location challenge:
How to Submit an Availability Challenge - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiFoxZKywv4
How to File a Location Challenge to the FCC’s Map - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKmM9ES7nUQ
It's 2023! Today is a good day to...........
Our latest ThoughtExchange is still active. Please participate, review the full FY24 proposed budget presentation, add some thoughts and rate others. Go to
https://tejoin.com/scroll/826931701 or scan the QR code.
School Safety Series, beginning next week! Free and Open to the Public!
Meet "Castleton Elementary School Custodian, Tammy Davis" Monday
4th grade minions rose to the challenge of creating wind turbine blades that had the best shape and angle to produce the most energy . A voltmeter determined the energy created as the blades spun around on the VEEP generator facing the wind source made by a large box fan. Students discovered they needed a consistent angle on all blades to harness the most wind power, like a sail on a ship.
Mrs. Lanfear's third grade class made apple pies just before December break. They were delicious!
Yesterday, 4th grade celebrated the winter solstice with hot chocolate by the campfire. They read the story "The Shortest Day" by Susan Cooper.
