Ms. Maggie McGarry, our FHGS Librarian, has created a tutorial for parents on how to use Google Classrooms. We hope this is helpful for you as some teachers are using Google Classrooms while we are not in the building. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34n-GcEW0Yc&feature=youtu.be
Due to increased volume nationwide, our alert system is experiencing difficulties. Please check our website regularly for important updates: https://bit.ly/38JVkpl
Good evening,
As a result of increased volume nationwide, our alert system is experiencing difficulties. The following message was sent out this evening:
Due to the issuance of new information by the White House and the rapidly changing situation, all Slate Valley Schools will be closed tomorrow March 17th to both students and non-essential staff. I will follow-up with an update tomorrow.
Thank you again for your patience and stay safe.
Brooke Farrell, Superintendent
Recently, a guided reading group in Mrs. Pequignot's class read a book about sharks. They spent time exploring real shark teeth and comparing them to the teeth in the book. The students also made brochures to teach others about sharks and what they learned!
We know that we are in the midst of uncertain times. Please know that we are doing everything within our power as a district to care for the well-being of staff, students and families. The Governor released a declaration today that stated that all students will be dismissed from school no later than Wednesday, March 18th. However, student attendance on Monday, March 16th and Tuesday March 17th is a family decision. Your child will not be penalized for staying home.
As a district, in accordance with recommendations from the Department of Health, we are no longer allowing non-essential outside visitors into our school such as volunteers, guest speakers, parents, etc. We will be asking parents to pick up and drop off their students at the front door. If you need to pick up your child during the school day please call ahead to the main office and arrangements will be made to meet you at the front door.
If you have a meeting scheduled with school personnel, please call ahead as we are making arrangements to host required meetings by phone or video. This includes Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings and evaluation planning and results meetings that are required by law.
In addition, field trips and all after-school events are canceled from this point through at least April 6th.
We are working on a plan to offer students at-home learning opportunities and access to a school meals program. We will be asking families whether or not you would like to receive meals while school is dismissed. I will be sending out further communication on this topic tomorrow.
Thank you in advance for your support as we progress through these challenging times.
Sincerely,
Brooke Olsen-Farrell
Good afternoon,
On March 15 at 3:20 p.m., Governor Scott announced that statewide school closure will occur no later than Wednesday, March 18, 2020. The purpose of this message is to provide you an update of the actions the Slate Valley Unified School District will take as it relates to Governor Scott's School Closure announcement.
First and foremost, student attendance at school on Monday and Tuesday is a family decision. For these two days, Slate Valley Unified School District attendance procedures will be waived, and no student will be penalized for not attending.
Your district leadership teams will be working with our employees to plan for the support of our students and families during the closure of school. To be clear, our primary areas of focus include the wellbeing of our students, families and employees. The plan that we are developing will strive to encompass all of the components that Governor Scott has referenced in his statement/press conference.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we move forward. You can expect regular communication from our district so that we are keeping you informed. We are doing all we can to make sure these priorities are taken care of to the best of our abilities.
Sincerely,
Brooke Olsen-Farrell
The FHGS Music Basket Raffle this past weekend was a HUGE success! Thank you to all who helped out!
The preschoolers took a walking trip to the post office to learn about the mail delivery process. Some parents accompanied us on our walk and joined the tour. The children mailed a postcard before they left and each of them took home a goodie bag with coloring pages. A big thank you to Laura at the post office who facilitated the visit!
Congratulations to our FHGS Geography Bee team for their participation in the event and their 2nd place finish!! Well done!
Mr. Eddy’s and Ms. McGarry’s 6th grade TAs joined Mrs. McCrea’s Kindergarten class for some yoga this morning for buddy time!
Ms. Lusenskas' excels class created board games based on the books they read. When completed they were able to play each game!
The FHGS music basket raffle is coming up! Help the 5-8 Chorus and Middle School band students raise funds for their trip to the High Note Music festival this spring!
The basket raffle is this Saturday, March 7th in the FHGS gym. Doors open at 10 a.m. and we will draw baskets at 11:30 a.m..
We have some great baskets for the raffle and are still accepting donations of baskets and gift certificates to be included. See you there!
Fair Haven's new Pet Mayor is Murfee! Congratulations to all the candidates. Thank you to our staff, students and families who supported this process!!
March 3, 2020 Results
FHGS students get a taste of the Democratic process!
https://www.mynbc5.com/article/students-vote-for-pet-mayor-on-town-meeting-day/31215135
Thursday night: Discover Slate Valley's new approach to happy and healthy young people, 6:30 p.m. at Fair Haven Grade School.
Ms. Manning's 3rd grade class celebrating their 'wear red win' from our Kindness is Contagious week with a Pizza Party hosted by Principal Infurna! Congratulations and yum!!
Monday was Rocket Launching day at Starbase for our 5th grade!
Exciting morning at the polls!
