If you see any of these wonderful people, please thank them for their dedication in helping our students! Slate Valley is fortunate to have this dynamic team in our district!
#NationalSchoolCounselorAppreciationWeek February 6th - 10th
STAR360 assessments will start for middle school students tomorrow, February 7th. Research indicates that students perform best on these assessments when they get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and bring supplies they need. Please help your student be prepared so they can do their best.
This spring semester is THE BEST time for you to tackle taking the SAT or ACT college entrance exams. These scores are a common request in the college application process.
Below are listed the remaining test dates during this school year as well as the cost of each exam. (Note: VSAC and your School Counselors have information on FEE WAIVERS that could make the test FREE for eligible students so see us ASAP for more details!)
To get set up to take either test:
1) Visit the testing agency web site
2) Set up your Student Account on that site.
3) Search the Test Registration section of the testing site for your preferred Test Date. (YES, you can take the test more than once...and research says you probably should!)
4) Complete the Registration Process to secure your seat.
Your School Counselor can assist with ALL steps in this process -- OR you can do this on your own.
If you need Test Accommodations, please see your School Counselor NOW to start that additional process.
By the way, we also have great resources to help you study for these exams 8-)
REGISTER FOR THESE TESTS ASAP!!
Good Luck!
Ms. Ramey, Mr. Gale, and Ms. Cross-Baker
Southern Vermont Area Health Education Center is pleased to be offering its MedQuest program for students in grades 10-12. This summer they will be hosting a session in Springfield and a session in Rutland.
MedQuest is a way for students to explore the healthcare field. This year will be a well-structured three-day event held at local healthcare facilities supported by an experienced, professional staff, ensuring a quality educational experience.
They are offering two sessions;
Session #1 in Springfield (hosted by Springfield Hospital and North Star Health): July 24-26
Session #2: in Rutland (hosted by Rutland Regional Medical Center): August 2-4.
Southern Vermont AHEC is committed to serving all students in their region and will make every effort to reduce or eliminate barriers to participation in their programs, including cost (we have easy to access scholarships for MedQuest).
Students are asked to sign up by March 17, 2023, by registering on the website svtahec.org, and clicking on the MedQuest link, emailing atcknight@svtahec.org or calling 802.885.2126 x102.
Further details about MedQuest are in the attached flyer.
Attention: Next week's ALICE Training, (part of the Public Safety Series) is postponed to a later date. The next scheduled presentation will be Emergency Operations Planning on March 8th.
We have really enjoyed our chats with community members at the Coffee and Conversation events. Thank you to those who have spent time visiting with us. There are still a couple scheduled for next week. One is on the 8th at the Fair Haven Grade School and then on the 9th at the Bomoseen Diner. We hope to see you there!
Varsity Track Shot Put and Weight Throw Results:
Congratulations Elizabeth!
Please read this Cold Weather Statement from Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell. Follow this link to see the PDF version.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a3dDQuP9VpZ-Ma_dlJBWIzahHVo-va2U/view?usp=sharing
Please join us at tonight's informational course selection presentation for the families of 9th-11th graders. The counseling team will discuss the course selection process, graduation requirements, and field any questions families may have. The event will begin at 5:00 pm in the high school cafeteria.
The counseling team will share the presentation online (in the upcoming days) for families that are unable to attend.
The VPA Indoor Track Championships will occur this Saturday, February 4th at UVM. Scan the QR code for the digital ticketing system. Purchase your tickets online and walk right in! No waiting in line. 10$ for adults, $5 for school-age children, and senior citizens.
Support your fellow Slater! Vote for David Doran in this week's Poll! Go to: https://bit.ly/Vote4DavidDoran
All Junior Class Girls
Are invited to attend a presentation about the
American Legion Auxiliary Green Mountain Girls State
Monday, Feb. 6 at 11:00am in the Cafeteria
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Girls State is held this year from Saturday, June 17th- Thursday, June 22nd 2023.
American Legion Auxiliary Green Mountain Girls State is a leadership development program for rising high school seniors. The focus of the program is Vermont town, county, and state government. Delegates are elected and appointed to offices within the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches of government. Throughout the session, they work on the current issues that affect young people and citizens of the United States. This culminates in legislative session and simulated floor debate during the State House session. Read more about ALAGMGS here!
Students in Mrs. Clement's Foods classes culminated their semester with a great final project. They worked with Fair Haven Concerned and obtained a list of foods they were in excess of. Students then looked up recipes using these ingredients and created instructional videos of how to make each dish. The recipes were written down and included QR codes for scanning to each related video. On Friday, the cards were dropped off at Fair Haven Concerned. They were really excited to see what was done. Mrs. Clement, along with all of Slater Nation, is super proud of their accomplishment. Follow the link to see the recipes and QR codes to the related videos. https://bit.ly/FHURecipes
FHUMHS students successfully practiced an "Options-Based" drill today. The purpose of the drill is to build students' awareness on how to react to different safety issues. Groups practiced evacuations or barricading rooms dependent upon their location within the building. Thank you for supporting our safety procedures. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
All Junior Class Girls
Are invited to attend a presentation about the American Legion Auxiliary Green Mountain Girls State
Monday, Feb. 6 at 11:00am in the Cafeteria
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Girls State is held this year from Saturday, June 17th- Thursday, June 22nd 2023.
American Legion Auxiliary Green Mountain Girls State is a leadership development program for rising high school seniors. The focus of the program is Vermont town, county, and state government. Delegates are elected and appointed to offices within the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches of government. Throughout the session, they work on the current issues that affect young people and citizens of the United States. This culminates in legislative session and simulated floor debate during the State House session. Read more about ALAGMGS here!
Indoor Track Fans... Click the link to preorder shirts: https://vpachampionships.com/vpachampionships/shop/home
**DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY**
Parent's & Guardian's of Current 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th grade students are invited to an In-Person "Course Selection Presentation" on Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm in the FHUMHS Band Room.
*This presentation will be recorded and available for future viewing if you are unable to attend.
All Slate Valley Schools will have a 2 Hour delay this morning, Thursday, January 26th.
All after school activites are cancelled for today, January 25th, due to the impending weather. This includes Boys and Girls Club.