
A few more shared photos from Decade Day today!


We enjoyed Decade Day at Fair Haven Grade School today!


Dear Slate Valley Community Member,
On 1-5-21 we learned about an individual with Coronavirus Disease at the Fair Haven Grade School. This individual was not in attendance while contagious and therefore there is no need for contact tracing in our school community. Transmission did not occur in the school environment and is community based. We are working closely with the Department of Health. We continue to applaud our staff and students who are staying home when sick. We recommend that you take action to help limit the spread of COVID-19, even if your child is not experiencing symptoms. This is especially important given that we know the virus is in our communities.
Please read the complete letter from Superintendent Olsen-Farrell: https://5il.co/oanu

Slate Valley Unified School District is seeking temporary part-time Custodians, up to 25 hours per week, during the COVID pandemic to maintain the cleanliness of the school facilities as well as 1 regular part-time Custodian 20 hours per week. Custodial experience preferred.
For additional information, contact Chris Cole, Director of Operations at 265-4905 or email ccole@svuvt.org.
This position will remain open until filled. E O E

Are you totally bummed we missed out on Throwback Thursday? Us too! We're rescheduling "Throwback Thursday" to Tuesday, January 5th. Celebrate with us!


Slate Valley MS Athletics -Grades 5-8 - Winter Sports Registration Reopened
Please go to Formreleaf.com and register your athlete for winter bball.
Registration will close on Jan 3rd at 6am - This will be the last opportunity to register, it will not be reopened.
Reminder - Yearly sports physicals are required (every 14 months)
Middle School Basketball for Slate Valley can start as early as Jan 11th. Please check the Slate Valley App for practice and game schedules. That is where you will find changes and updates.
Thank you,
Kim Alexander

Hello all -
Winter sports practices have been given the go ahead. Practices for Slate Valley 5-8 teams will begin the week of January 11, 2021.
We will be implementing practices with strict guidelines, including the wearing of masks, maintaining 6 foot distancing and no physical contact. At this point intra squad scrimmages and interscholastic competitions are prohibited, but will be revisited.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our athletes. To ensure that we can begin and maintain a winter sports season, I ask you to please remember to follow all safety measures, including travel and multi family guidelines. If your athlete will be traveling or is sick please keep them home and follow the Covid guidelines.
I will be working on a practice schedule over break, which will be uploaded onto the Slate Valley app.
We are still looking to fill some coaching slots.If you are interested or know of anyone, please have them contact me at: kalexander@svuvt.org. The following positions are open: CES/CVS: 5/6 Boys head coach and assistant coach. 5/6 Girls assistant coach, 7/8 Boys assistant coach.
Thank you,
Kim

FHGS Students were able to get out and enjoy the snow!





Dear Slate Valley Community Member,
On 12-22-20 we learned about a person with Coronavirus Disease at the Fair Haven Union High School. This person was not in attendance while contagious and therefore no special actions need to be taken. We recommend that you take action to help limit the spread of COVID-19, even if your child is not experiencing symptoms. This is especially true going into the holiday break and knowing the virus is in our communities.
Please read the full letter from Superintendent Olsen-Farrell with links to resources here: https://5il.co/o60d

Still looking to fill the following coaching positions for Slate Valley 5-8 Athletics
FHGS/BVS 7/8 Girls assistant bball coach
CVS/OVS 7/8 Boys assistant bball coach
CES/OVS 5/6 Girls assistant bball coach
5/6 Boys Head and assistant bball coach
If interested, please reach out to Kim Alexander at kalexander@svuvt.org or 265-3883.


Our very own FHGS Falcon assisted with arrivals on Monday morning. Keep an eye out... you just never know when and where the Falcon will show up!





Reminder! Tonight (December 14, 2020)
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Participation will be VIRTUAL ONLY. Connect by going to http:// meet.google.com/srb-bmfc-qwa OR BY CALLING (US) +1 320-416-1017 PIN: 600 914 747#
Tonight’s Agenda: https://5il.co/nw73

Substitute Teachers 2020-2021 Vacancies Slate Valley Unified Union School District is seeking Substitute Teachers for the 2020-2021 school year for an hourly rate of $15.00.
For the weeks of January 4th - 15th - anyone who substitutes in Slate Valley will be paid $15 per hour plus $30 a day bonus for each day they work.
All applicants must apply on https://www.schoolspring.com/. Positions will remain open until filled. EOE

FHGS will be hosting a Spirit Week December 16th - December 22nd to lead us into break. Participation is optional, but it should be a fun week!


Dear Slate Valley Families,
We have been fielding questions today about the possibility of Slate Valley going remote after December break as many of our neighboring districts have decided to go remote for a period of time beginning January 4th. While that is something that is always on the table should the data specific to Slate Valley indicate that it is appropriate, we do not have data in Slate Valley that would support that move at this time. As such, our intent is to remain in person as we return on January 4th. I continue to believe that in person learning is what is best for students, staff and our communities.
Our schools are some of the safest places for students and staff to be as we carefully follow the health and safety guidance. Of course student and staff safety is always our priority and we will adjust as the data indicates, but going remote is the very last thing we want to do. We continue to encourage students, staff and families to follow Vermont’s Health and Safety Guidance. If everyone continues to do their part, we will get through this together.
As always, please reach out if you have any questions.
Best,
Brooke Farrell, Superintendent

Please read the attached letter from the Fair Haven Town Manager. This was also shared out with families in an email earlier today. Thank you.



Hello all -
I just wanted to update you all on MS Athletics in the Slate Valley District. Our afterschool athletic programs have been put on "hold" or "pause" for now, due to the rising cases of COVID around the state. I know that our student athletes are anxious to get started and I am anxious for them to get started. BUT, we have to follow guidelines and make sure everyone stays safe and healthy.
The registration for Winter Sports is OPEN until December 15th. Please sign up your athlete if he or she is interested. The site is Formreleaf.com. The day we get the green light to go, I will have practice schedules and will reschedule games. As of right now, I have taken off all games up until Jan 11th. As I get more information, I will be updating the Slate Valley App.
I am still looking for some Assistant basketball coaches and a 5/6 Head coach. Please if you are interested, go to Schoolsprings.com.
As always our student athletes health and safety are number one. Stay safe, be healthy. I will keep you updated.
All my best,
Kim Alexander

Happy December! We have almost finished 2020! Here is our December Newsletter. Please take a moment to read about some of the great things happening at FHGS! https://5il.co/nob3





Reminder! Tonight (December 7, 2020)
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Participation will be VIRTUAL ONLY. Connect by going to http://meet.google.com/pcg-apgw-ehr or by calling (US) +1 929-279-3293 PIN: 353 796 419#
Tonight’s Agenda: https://5il.co/nhqo
Previous Meeting Minutes: https://5il.co/ng0u
Upcoming Meetings:
December 14, 2020 - SV Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. (FHUHS)
December 14, 2020 - SV Building & Grounds Meeting, 5:30 p.m. (FHUHS)
December 14, 2020 - SV Policy Meeting, 5:30 p.m. (FHUHS)


Dear Slate Valley Families,
I know that the new Executive Order from the Governor has been confusing to navigate. First, please understand that an Executive Order from the Governor is law and we must as a school district follow it. In the very simplest of terms this order means that "except for school, students should only be having contact with immediate household members and/or caregivers as needed for parents to work. No visiting between friends/families outside of school is currently allowable and will result in quarantine." This will be in effect for the foreseeable future; we are expecting at least through mid-January.
There is a Frequently Asked Questions document from the State of Vermont which should help answer some of your questions and give you more details. Please click on the link to read the document.
Frequently Asked Questions https://5il.co/nkuv
If you have additional questions please contact the Vermont Department of Health. (802)863-7240, option 0
As of this moment we will not be including a question on multi-household gatherings in our screening process as we do not want to put our students in difficult situations. Instead we are asking that parents be honest and keep their children home to access learning remotely if they have violated this Executive Order. Please find the Executive Order linked below:
Executive Order https://5il.co/nkus
We fully recognize this is difficult but need your help to keep our schools open. If we find that students are not following the guidelines and then attending school, it may force us to move to remote learning. We know that is not what is best for our families and students and as such do not want to have to make that decision.
Sincerely,
Brooke Farrell, Superintendent