This week throughout Slate Valley, all of our schools took part in some experiential learning. Benson Village School’s fourth graders went to Castleton University and learned about the Hidden History Archaeology Project. Orwell Village School’s grades 4, 5, 6 traveled north to Isle La Motte and visited Goodsell Ridge Fossil Preserve. Castleton Elementary School’s 3rd graders walked along the main street of Castleton, visiting local sites connected to the traditionally read story, “The Blue Cat of Castle Town”. Fair Haven Grade School enjoyed performances by singer / songwriter Jared Campbell, who through humor and engaging music, shared messages about being a good friend, finding your passion, and making a positive impact in the world. Fair Haven Union Middle & High School’s Theatre Group invited all district elementary students to the high school to see performances of various short skits themed around fairy tales. The younger students had a wonderful time. Just a few of the great things happening in Slate Valley!
Good afternoon. Today, at approximately 2:30 pm, we had an accidental trigger of our "Lock in Place" alarm. This was an unintentional alarm as there was no incident that occurred. We apologize if this may have caused concern for any of our students.
CHANGE IN PLANS!
We will be celebrating our Boys Varsity soccer seniors: Noah Woodbury and Patrick Stone tonight 10/20 at 6:30pm, along with Marching band, cross country, cheer and football.
Come one, come all to celebrate these amazing seniors.
Congratulations to all!
Congratulations to our Girls Soccer Team! Quite an accomplishment! Slater Nation is very proud!
Throwback Thursday: Going back 50 years to construction of an addition for Fair Haven Union High School.
Where Are They Now Wednesday: Highlighting Adam Kent - Class of 2004
FHUHS Alumnus Adam Kent lives by his favorite quote, "Work hard in silence, let your success be your noise." Since graduating from Fair Haven Union High in 2004, Adam has been off and running developing a trade that led to establishing his own company. In November of 2004, he started working as an apprentice for a mason. In July of 2015, Adam became owner and lead mason of his own sole proprietor company called Kent Masonry, LLC in Montpelier, VT. His business is still going strong today.
While at Fair Haven Union High School, Adam ran cross country for 2 years, played soccer, football, basketball, baseball, and participated in chorus.
When asked if there were any teachers in particular he would like to give credit in helping him toward his success, he replied, “I had a lot of great teachers, but actually had no idea Masonry was even a workman's trade prior to 2004 when I started. I would say Business Math with Mr. Cavacas and Speech and Debate with Mr. Hier have been the most helpful, and useful, classes for me today as a business owner.”
Currently, Adam lives in Washington Country, near Montpelier with his wife Danielle, daughter, son, two dogs and a cat. He still actively participates in sports such as mens league baseball and obstacle course runs like Spartan races. Last year he started coaching some area youth sports teams.
The advice Adam would give to our current Slate Valley student body is, “Whatever life throws in your path, just take a deep breath, stay calm and keep moving forward. Always believe in yourself. There is nothing you can't do if you put in the work and set your mind to it.”
Great words of wisdom Adam, and obviously ones you have taken to heart.
Where Are They Now Wednesday: Highlighting Adam Kent
FHUHS lives by his favorite quote, "Work hard in silence, let your success be your noise". Since graduating from Fair Haven Union High, Adam has been off and running developing a trade that led to establishing his own company. In November of 2004, he started working as an apprentice for a mason. In July of 2015, Adam became owner and lead mason of his own sole proprietor company called Kent Masonry, LLC in Montpelier, VT. His business is still going strong today.
While at Fair Haven Union High School, Adam ran cross country for 2 years, played soccer, football, basketball, baseball, and participated in chorus.
When asked if there were any teachers in particular he would like to give credit in helping him toward his success, he replied, “I had a lot of great teachers, but actually had no idea Masonry was even a workman's trade prior to 2004 when I started. I would say Business Math with Mr. Cavacas and Speech and Debate with Mr. Hier have been the most helpful, and useful, classes for me today as a business owner.”
Currently, Adam lives in Washington Country, near Montpelier with his wife Danielle, daughter, son, two dogs and a cat. He still actively participates in sports such as mens league baseball and obstacle course runs like Spartan races. Last year he started coaching some area youth sports teams.
The advice Adam would give to our current Slate Valley student body is, “Whatever life throws in your path, just take a deep breath, stay calm and keep moving forward. Always believe in yourself. There is nothing you can't do if you put in the work and set your mind to it.”
Great words of wisdom Adam, and obviously ones you have lived by.
GIV Presents: A Day in Vermont's Capital
Sunday, November 19th
Would you like to learn how to impact issues facing Vermont? Do you want to meet other students from around the state who want to work for a better Vermont? Are you concerned about the housing crisis in Vermont?
Join GIV for “A Day in Vermont's Capital!”
At this completely free event, you will:
Tour the Statehouse with a legislator as your guide.
Attend a panel discussion with policy makers about the housing crisis in Vermont.
Meet and share lunch with elected officials and students from around Vermont.
Learn about how VT government develops laws and the challenges to move legislation forward.
Engage in a floor debate for proposed bills in a Legislative simulation, addressing VT’s housing crisis.
Join a session on organizing and mobilizing youth for change, led by VSARN.
Interested? Register now at GIV.org!
GIV & NVTAHEC Present: First Aid Field Day
Saturday, November 18th
Are you interested in pursuing a career in medicine?
Join NVTAHEC and GIV for a First Aid Field Day!
At this completely free one day event, you will have the opportunity to learn life saving skills such as CPR, bleeding control, and patient assessment from trained medical professionals, as well as gain insight into the inner workings of Vermont’s Emergency Medical Services.
The day will conclude with a mass casualty incident simulation where you will have the opportunity to put your new skills into action by assessing and triaging patients during this fun and exciting scenario! Lunch will be provided.
Register now at GIV.org!
Please join us this Friday, October 20th at Buxton's Store in Orwell for Coffee & Conversation from 7:30 to 9:00 AM.
Trivia Tuesday: Did You Know?
This Week's Slaterbration Theme Days
Meet Slate Valley Faculty & Staff Monday: Featuring Teann McCrea
Join Us October 21st for the Boys Varsity Soccer Senior Day!
Volunteers were busy over the weekend decorating so both the high school and middle school students could arrive Monday to see their hallways transformed for Slaterbration! Today was also USA Day, with both faculty, staff and students showing their patriotic spirit dressing in red, white and blue!
On Saturday, the Class of 2025 kicked off Slaterbration Week with a Fall 5K Run. All age groups participated, with the youngest being just 6 months old!
Tonight - October 16, 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/knx-qncn-pxy
Or dial: (US) +1 484-452-4714 PIN: 869 578 711#
Our SRO, Ed Hunter, worked with students in the Law Enforcement Class on how to investigate a 'simulated' accident.
Join us October 20th for the Football, Cheer, Cross Country & Marching Band Senior Night!
Join us October 19th for the Field Hockey and Golf Senior Night!
