Good Morning,
Today is Town Meeting Day in Vermont. Please remember to vote!
For SVUUSD budget information, please visit the budget page of our website: https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/page/budget
The Slate Valley Universal Preschool Program will be conducting developmental screenings for children 0-5 years of age on Friday March 4th and Monday March 7th at Castleton Elementary School.
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.
We encourage any child aged 0-5 years that resides in Benson, Castleton, Fair Haven, Hubbardton, Orwell and West haven who has not previously been screened to be screened.
If the Castleton Elementary School dates are not convenient, we will also be screening at Fair Haven Grade School on 3/8 and 3/9 as well as at Benson Village School on 3/31.
Please choose the date or site that works best with your schedule and give that site a call for an appointment.
Each month, the Middle School Team focuses on a topic or theme. The month of February's focus was friendship: choosing kindness, being genuine, encouraging peers and demonstrating selflessness. The Middle School team is working toward providing awards to those students that most consistently model and demonstrate the topic of focus for each month. The recipients of February's award are:
8th- Cody, Savannah, Kyralexis (absent from photo)
7th- Alexa, Eli, Adyn
6th- Aylivia, Marshall, Austin
These students model the positive interactions we hope to see among all of our students.
Reminder! The Slate Valley Unified Union School District Annual Meeting is tonight at 5:30 p.m.
Please join us in the Fair Haven Union High School Band Room or virtually connect by going to https://meet.google.com/ixc-bfdi-ptv or by calling (US) +1 617-675-4444 PIN: 815 518 313 0854#
For budget information, please visit the budget page of our website: https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/page/budget
FHGS Middle School Chorus and Band Students are hosting a basket raffle on March 12th to earn money to participate in an end of the year trip to the High Note Music Festival!
Please contact cynthia.hutchins@svuvt.org with questions or to donate.
Date and time change for the Quarter-final game at FHUHS:
#3 FHUHS vs. #6 Mt Abraham - Varsity Girls Basketball
Saturday, February 26, 2022 --- 2pm Tip-Off
12:00 -- Trainer on site
12:40 -- Mt Abe Shoot Around
1:00 -- FHUHS Shoot Around
1:15 -- Ticket Sales
1:30 -- Gym Doors Open
1:30 -- 15 Minute Warm up Begins
1:55 -- Announcement and Introductions
2:00 -- Tip-Off
Please come support our Slater Ladies Basketball Team!
February 24, 2022
Dear Slate Valley Families and Staff,
I hope you all are having a wonderful break. As you know, last week I communicated that we will be moving to a mask-optional system on March 7th. For some, the lifting of pandemic restrictions has been an anxious process depending on their personal situation. As we move into a state of personal responsibility I ask that we respect the choices of others. Some staff, students and community members will continue to choose to wear masks, and that is their choice.
As of March 1st, all other restrictions that still may be in place in some schools should be coming to an end. Schools need to develop protocols for students eating in the cafeteria/ recess, we are allowing time for this to take place. However, all are expected to operate as close to a pre-pandemic normal as possible by the 1st. Again, I ask for everyone’s patience with this and if you have a question, please ask.
Additionally, as a reminder the mask mandate for transportation is still in effect. Due to federal regulations (https://bit.ly/3HgXUnW), masks will still be required on school buses.
We still have many COVID testing supplies. If you need any please reach out to the school.
To effectively reduce your chances of contracting COVID consider the following:
· Make sure you/your child is washing their hands (https://bit.ly/3IjWpa6).
· Keep your child home if they are sick.
· Call your primary care provider if you or your child has symptoms of COVID-19 (https://bit.ly/352Uk3T).
Thank you for your patience and continued support.
Brooke Olsen-Farrell, Superintendent
Slate Valley is hiring! Here are a few of our employment opportunities. For a complete list, please visit: https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/page/employment-opportunities
Student Support Coach
Anticipated Vacancy 2022-2023
Student Support Coach needed at Fair Haven Middle & High Schools to help manage the In-School Restoration room. For more information, please contact Ben Worthing, Principal at bworthing@svuvt.org 802-265-4966.
All applicants must apply on www.SchoolSpring.com.
The above position will remain open until filled.
EOE
Fair Haven Union High School
Coaching Vacancy - Spring 2022
JV Baseball Coach
Fair Haven Union High School is looking for an experienced,
dynamic coach for our JV Baseball program starting Spring of 2022.
For additional information, contact Kimberly Alexander, Athletic Director
at 802-265-4966 or kalexander@svuvt.org
All applicants must apply on www.schoolspring.com
Position will remain open until filled.
EOE
Middle School Coaching Vacancies
2022-2023
SV is looking for experienced coaches to work with our athletes
- 7th & 8th Grade Softball – Head Coach
- 6th-8th Grade Track and Field – Head Coach
For Additional information, contact Kim Alexander, Athletic Director at 802-265-4966 or kalexander@svuvt.org.
All applicants must apply on SchoolSpring.com.
Position will remain open until filled.
EOE
The Boys & Girls Club of Rutland County is seeking Jr. Staff Youth Development Professionals. Please see the flyer for details.
Public Schools Week is February 21-25
Public Schools Week is an annual celebration that brings together school leaders, educators, parents, and community leaders to recognize the importance of our nation’s public schools.
The weeklong celebration features free online webinars and other resources that examine best practices and effective strategies to take action during these challenging times. Visit http://www.publicschoolproud.org to learn more.
D-II | GIRLS BASKETBALL | FIRST ROUND PLAYOFFS
#14 Lamoille at #3 FHUHS
February 22, 2022
7:00pm
Dear Slate Valley Community,
As a result of significant ice on roads and dropping temperatures, all Slate Valley schools will be closed today, Friday, February 18. This includes Benson Village School, Castleton Elementary School, Castleton Village School, Fair Haven Grade School, Fair Haven Union High School, and Orwell Village School.
Thank you, and be safe.
Casey O’Meara
***Updated with the location.***
This Sunday at Ice House Bar and Grill.
All proceeds benefit the CVS 8th-Grade trip to Boston. Thanks to Ice House Bar and Grill for hosting this event and donating the food!
Dear Slate Valley Families,
Please read the following update on COVID-19 masking requirements from Superintendent Olsen-Farrell here: https://5il.co/15pyi.
Also, please note: COVID Test kits are available to all families/staff prior to February break. Please let your school nurse know if you are interested in a testing kit.
Parenting Workshop Series
Join us virtually as we explore parenting, build connections with other parents and explore the 5 protective factors of parenting. See the flyer for details.
Since today is School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, we wanted to take this opportunity to thank our School Resource Officers for all of their efforts throughout the year!
Reminder - There is a Winter Carnival in the park, this Saturday, February 19th. The FHGS PTO is looking for volunteers to help host a hot chocolate booth. Please view the link below to sign up for an hour or two of the day. Looking forward to a fun winter activity for our students and community!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48AAAB2AA7F4C70-hotcocoa
Virtual Listening Tours with SVUUSD Board Members
You’re invited to join Slate Valley board members on February 15th and 16th at 6 p.m. virtually for an informal discussion about district reorganization and the FY23 budget.
Tuesday, February 15th, 6 p.m. - Join Benson, Fair Haven, and West Haven board members with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/agk-rrsj-zye or by phone (US)
+1 415-604-0589 PIN: 253 194 976#
Wednesday, February 16th, 6 p.m. - Join Castleton, Hubbardton and Orwell board members with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/gyn-ybfw-vva or by phone (US) +1 318-745-9141 PIN: 849743902
Please note that you are welcome to attend any of the meetings regardless of what town you reside in.
2022 SLATERS BASKETBALL - PLAYDOWN AND SEMI-FINAL ADMISSION PRICES:
-Adults $6.00
-Sr. Citizens $5.00
-Students $5.00
SEASON PASSES TO NOT APPLY FOR THESE GAMES
Dates of Games will be posted soon! Come support your Fair Haven Slaters! Go Slaters!