A Reminder about Free Meals - All students 18 and under are able to eat free breakfast and lunch with the Abbey Group every day.
Families do not need to fill out any paperwork to access free meals for students. Breakfast and lunch will be available free for the 2021-2022 school year!

Dear Slate Valley Families,
On Friday, October 8th 2021 we learned about 4 individuals in our learning community with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) at Castleton Elementary School, Castleton Village School and Orwell Village School.
Please read the letter from Superintendent Olsen-Farrell: https://5il.co/1076q
Officer Stevens reads "I'm Not Scared, I'm Prepared" to students to teach about safety.
Dear Slate Valley Families,
On Thursday, October 7th 2021 we learned about an individual in our learning community with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) at Castleton Elementary School.
Please read the letter from Superintendent Olsen-Farrell: https://5il.co/104rq
Mayor Murphy and Tony were hard at work while Miss Burke's and Ms. Janny's classes got to enjoy some special reading time. Thanks, Murphy and Tony!


For your convenience, here is the 2021-2022 Academic Calendar. You may also view it as a PDF: https://5il.co/qnmg.

We’re hiring!
To see our current employment opportunities, visit https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/page/employment-opportunities

Check out these 5th Grade Rock Stars! They presented at the School Board Meeting on Monday night and did an amazing job!

Dear Slate Valley Families,
On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 we learned about a person in our learning community with presumed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) at Castleton Elementary School.
Please read the complete letter from Superintendent Olsen-Farrell here: https://5il.co/zqs0
Friday Assemblies: We are sad to report that we will need to continue with these assemblies virtually, for now. We are hoping that even as early as November, we will be back to in-person celebrations!
Dear Slate Valley Families,
On Monday, September 27, 2021 we learned about a person in our learning community with presumed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) at Castleton Elementary School. We recommend that you take action to help limit the spread of COVID-19, even if your child is not experiencing symptoms.
Please read the complete letter from Superintendent Olsen-Farrell here: https://5il.co/zm8x
Tonight (September 27th):
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Castleton Elementary School. This meeting will be in person or you may virtually connect by going to https://meet.google.com/tig-yqqa-txw or join by phone (US) +1 617-675-4444 PIN: 155 149 799 9941#
Tonight’s Agenda: https://5il.co/zija
Previous Meeting Minutes: https://5il.co/z3su
Next Board Meeting: October 18, 6:30 p.m. at FHUHS

Officer Justin from the Castleton Police Department shared some frisbees with Miss Burke's and Ms. Janny's second graders. We have been using them at recess and they are loving them! Thanks, Officer Justin and the Castleton Police Department!




We’re hiring!
To see our current employment opportunities, visit https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/page/employment-opportunities

We’re hiring!
To see our current employment opportunities, visit https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/page/employment-opportunities

Tonight, (September 23rd) Slate Valley Unified Union School District is hosting a Community Engagement Meeting from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the Fair Haven Union High School Gymnasium. You may also join virtually at https://meet.google.com/vis-nccm-ghw
For more information and to provide feedback, please visit https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/page/esser
View the ARP/ESSER Stakeholder Engagement September 2021 Presentation here: https://5il.co/yto9

We’re hiring!
To see our current employment opportunities, visit https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/page/employment-opportunities

We have had some beautiful days for recess!



The IRS Stakeholder Liaison office is holding additional free Advance Child Tax Credit information sessions for New Hampshire & Vermont residents to learn about the Advance Child Tax Credit.
Information provided will include:
-Eligibility requirements for the Advance Child Tax Credit
-Information on the IRS Update Portal, where those eligible can: check if they are enrolled to receive advance payments, unenroll to stop getting advance payments, provide or update bank account information for monthly payments advance payments
-Information on the IRS Non-Filer Portal, where those not required to file a tax return can provide their information to determine eligibility and request advance payments
Wednesday, September 22nd, 10:00am – 11:00am (Spanish)
Join the Zoom meeting by clicking on this link: https://irs.zoomgov.com/j/1602290192?pwd=UFErSnEyTjg3eTExM2NQTjFKSmpHQT09
Or you can join the audio portion only by dialing: 669-254-5252, Meeting ID#: 160 229 0192
Wednesday, September 22nd, 3:00pm – 4:00pm (English)
Join the Zoom meeting by clicking on this link: https://irs.zoomgov.com/j/1611398219?pwd=aklnSGx3TTFDRlhGbkZiTktVOWFIdz09
Or you can join the audio portion only by dialing: 669-254-5252, Meeting ID#: 161 139 8219
Tuesday, September 29th, 6:00pm – 7:00pm (English)
Join the Zoom meeting by clicking on this link: https://irs.zoomgov.com/j/1601854824?pwd=MDZyc0hQc1I4Y05OOUwzdE12S2FzQT09
Or you can join the audio portion only by dialing: 669-254-5252, Meeting ID#: 160 185 4824
Monday, October 4th, 3:00pm – 4:00pm (Spanish)
Join the Zoom meeting by clicking on this link:
https://irs.zoomgov.com/j/1619616907?pwd=aEhOM2xUK3JiVVY2cmdTSC90dCtxdz09
Or you can join the audio portion only by dialing: 669-254-5252, Meeting ID#: 161 961 6907
Tuesday, October 5th, 1:00pm – 2:00pm (English)
Join the Zoom meeting by clicking on this link: https://irs.zoomgov.com/j/1602679757?pwd=YmE5a1FwZWlBNEgwSFZLWFY5VFNkZz09
Or you can join the audio portion only by dialing: 669-254-5252, Meeting ID#: 160 267 9757
Tuesday, October 12th, 6:00pm – 7:00pm (Spanish)
Join the Zoom meeting by clicking on this link: https://irs.zoomgov.com/j/1609804167?pwd=RmpYT0JEVFN1NHhWV3Mvd1AySlAvdz09
Or you can join the audio portion only by dialing: 669-254-5252, Meeting ID#: 160 980 4167
There is no pre-registration required. Just click on the links above or call in using the phone number provided.


