Tonight - March 27, 2023
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Orwell Village School Gymnasium. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: https://meet.google.com/wsa-ictr-qvu
Or dial: (US) +1 405-643-0103 PIN: 725 949 656#
Update from Brooke Olsen-Farrell, Superintendent of Schools
"The secure building has been lifted for FHGS and FHUMHS.
Law enforcement has told us there is no direct threat to the schools, however out of an abundance of caution there will be no outside activities today at the direction of law enforcement. If anything changes we will update you with more information. As you know the safety and well-being of students and staff is always our top priority."
Good Morning!
This messasge is from Brooke Olsen-Farrell, Superintendent of Schools
"As you know the safety and well-being of students and staff is always our top priority.
At about 10:00 this morning, we were informed of police activity in the neighborhood near our schools.
As a precaution, our Fair Haven Grade School and Fair Haven Middle School/High School are in Secure the Building mode. Business is occurring as usual inside the building but no outside activities are occurring at this time.
All students and staff are safe. We will let you know when this has been lifted and follow-up with more information as appropriate."
In Library, Grade 2 students read a book about construction workers. Today's class was building stations. Students will rotate through different building materials like Legos and magna tiles to see what they can create!
Last Friday, the district counslors and clinicians gathered during their inservice to practice expressive art therapy techniques. They were guided through an expressive arts process and discussed tools and techniques relevant to using expressive arts in the school community.
Stop the Bleed Training, part of the SVUUSD School Safety Series, is happening
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 in the library at Fair Haven Union Middle and High School. Come to this life saving, valuable training which is free and open to the public... but space is limited, so please either click the link below to reserve your spot or call Deborah Williams, RN at 802-265-4966 extension 2509. Thank you.
https://forms.gle/dRaHVHjSrFFsj8F2A
Congratulations to the 5/6 team and Coach Webb and Coach P on a great season and a second place finish in the tournament! Your dedication and hard work shows!
The Slate Valley Universal Preschool Program will be conducting its last developmental screening of the year for children 0-5 years of age living in Benson, Castleton, Fair Haven, Hubbardton, Orwell and West Haven. The screening involves activities that are both fun for young children and help us learn about a child's motor, cognitive, and language skills. Vision and hearing will also be screened. This screening will be Thursday, March 23rd at Castleton Elementary School. Call to make an appointment.
Mrs. Morris came to speak to the first grade students about her job as a physicians assistant. The kids had so many questions, that by the time she was done, every child wanted to be a physicians assistant when they grew up.
Introducing our first Slate Valley District Newsletter. Here you will find news from your District Central Office, along with other District Wide Events. Click the link to see the PDF version: https://5il.co/1qxa6
Todays 5/6 Team Building Activity was an impressive talent show! Congratulations to the brave participants and the respectful and positive audience!
Please join tonight's Community Connection meeting with Director of Curriculum, Casey O'Meara, at Castleton Elementary School from 5:30-6:30 PM. If you can't attend in person, consider connecting virtually by going to meet.google.com/pja-jpkv-ejz.
A couple weeks ago, Mrs. Hart hosted a Sensory Night for prek families. There were a variety of art and sensory activities available such as printing/stamping with paint, and exploring textures like sand, corn, colored water, and oobleck (cornstarch and water). It was a lot of fun!
Today, Wednesday, March 15th, all Slate Valley Schools are on a 2 hour delay.
We are forming a new committee and would love to have you join! If you are interested in bridging the gap between the community and school, please consider representing your town in our new Community Advisory Council. Hope to see you April 3rd at the District Office in the FHUMHS building.
Falcon News continues! Students are doing such a great job!
Due to the storm, tonight's Community Connection meeting with Director of Curriculum, Casey O'Meara, at Benson Village School has been cancelled. Please join us Thursday night, 5:30-6:30 PM, at Castleton Elementary School, or connect virtually by going to meet.google.com/pja-jpkv-ejz.
Today, March 14th, all Slate Valley schools will be closed due to the weather.
Tonight - March 13, 2023
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fair Haven Union Middle and High School Library. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: https://meet.google.com/tde-zvvj-ufv
Or dial: (US) +1 346-702-3240 PIN: 790 926 127#
Did you remember to "Spring Forward" an hour? Today begins Daylight Saving Time!
