Fair Haven Union Middle and High School

Dear Slate Valley Families, Thank you so very much for all of your patience and cooperation these last couple of weeks. The reopening of school has gone well due in no small part to all of your support. The cross-state travel map changed today and as such many of the counties that you may travel to in NY state are now on the travel restriction list. Please make sure to check this map if you are planning any travel out of state as it may impact your child's ability to attend school in person. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact your school administration. https://accd.vermont.gov/covid-19/restart/cross-state-travel Thank you and have a wonderful weekend! Best, Brooke Farrell, Superintendent

Dear Fair Haven Union High School Community, When the initial Fall Sports Guidance came out from the Agency of Education it was expected that athletic contests between schools could start as early as September 21st IF we had entered Stage III of Vermont's School Reopening Plan. Superintendents were told today, by Secretary French that there will be an official announcement next week on when school districts can move to Stage III. As such schools across Vermont will not be moving to Stage III next week (September 21st). Therefore there will not be any athletic contests between schools next week. Districts are expecting to receive notice at least a week in advance on moving forward to Stage III so games will not start until such time. We will continue the status quo in terms of athletics at FHUHS. Thank you for your continued support during this difficult time. As always please reach out with any questions. Best, Brooke Farrell

Cross country practice is cancelled today (9/17)

The 2020 Census ends on September 30th. Please take a few minutes at http://www.2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020 to make sure you count.

With games scheduled to start next week, here are some important reminders in regards to our FHUHS Athletic COVID procedures & protocols: All spectators, game staff, players, and coaches are required to wear a mask. Single ply gaiters and plastic face shields are not permitted. Anyone without a face mask will not be allowed to enter the facilities. Games are restricted to 150 spectators. Every athlete (home and away) will receive (2) “tickets” for parents and guardians. These tickets must be collected 10 minutes prior to game time, otherwise, they will be offered to general admission. If you are a parent / guardian that knows they won’t be able to make it 10 minutes prior to a specific game, please contact Ali Morgan to set up an alternative plan. Additional tickets will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. The number of general admissions tickets available will vary game to game based off of roster size. Spectators will not be allowed re-entry if they leave the facilities. Once you leave the facilities you must immediately leave school grounds. All fans, players, coaches, and game staff are expected to leave immediately following all games. Loitering is not permitted. There will be a $5 fee per person for all home soccer and football games. We ask that you please bring exact change. All spectators, game staff, coaches, and athletes will be screened prior to being admitted. Contact tracing will also be required. All spectators will enter through Pine Street and will be admitted through one point of entry (Charlotte’s Shack). We encourage everyone to bring their own lawn chair if available. Bleachers will be available, but 6 ft social distancing between families is required. Building access will not be permitted unless there is an emergency situation. The concession stand will not be open this fall for beverages and snacks. Portalets will be available at home games. Live-streaming of home games will be offered when available. If administration feels that the rules are not being followed, you may be asked to leave.

Reminder! Tonight (September 14, 2020) You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board meeting. Fair Haven Union High School, 6:30 p.m. Participation will be in person or virtually connect by going to http://meet.google.com/sed-pvzz-bsy or by calling (US) +1 317-961-0599 PIN: 177 396 689#. Tonight’s Agenda: https://5il.co/ksn7 Previous Meeting Minutes: http://www.slatevalleyunified.org/o/svusd/browse/151952 Upcoming Meetings: -September 28, 2020 - SV Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. (FHUHS) -September 28, 2020 - SV Policy Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m. (FHUHS) -September 28, 2020 - SV Building and Grounds Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m. (FHUHS) -October 12, 2020 - SV Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. (FHUHS) -October 12, 2020 - SV Finance Meeting, 5:30 p.m. (FHUHS)

Bass fishing practices today and tomorrow have been cancelled.

Congratulations to all of our exceptional Slate Valley Staff! District Awards Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vsLm7iXGI7Qqws3GukYbnNNLLFosJZJ4/view?usp=sharing Award Recipients: SVUUSD Executive Awards Fair Haven: Library/Tech Integration Team - Maggie McGarry, Lisa Cacciatore & Rodney Batschelet FHUHS: FHUHS Counseling Department UVM Outstanding Teacher Award Castleton Village: Annie Crumb FHUHS: M. Susan Cornell SVUUSD Outstanding Teacher Award Benson: Jessica Thurston Castleton Elementary: Jenna Ray Castleton Village: Annie Crumb Fair Haven: Katie Hart FHUHS: M. Susan Cornell Orwell: Francine Broughton Instructional Assistant Award Benson: Greta Doran Castleton Elementary: Amy Cotton Castleton Village: Jill McClure Fair Haven: Lisa Brough FHUHS: Robin Sheldrick Orwell: Amy Messer SVUUSD Special Service Award Letter Slate Valley Technology Team

Good morning! Quick reminder, please make sure to register your fall student -athletes through FormReleaf online prior to September 8th. Additionally, please make sure that the physical on file at FHUHS for your student is up to date (within the last 14 months). If you have questions about your students last physical on file, please contact the school nurse. Anyone without an up to date physical or who is not registered by September 8th, will not be allowed to participate.

Good afternoon, please read the following information from our Activities Director, Ali Morgan: VPA Fall Sports Update 8-21-20 https://5il.co/k7zf Communicable Disease-Pandemic-Athletics FHUHS Protocol and Procedure https://5il.co/k7bo

Reminder: Food Box Distribution Day Thursday, August 27th 10am - 11am

Nursing Substitutes 2020-2021 Vacancies Slate Valley Unified Union School District is seeking Nursing Substitutes for the 2020-2021 school year for an hourly rate of $30.00. All applicants must apply on https://www.schoolspring.com/. Position will remain open until filled. EOE

Looking for temporary, part-time work? 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. 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

Food Box Distribution Day Thursday August 27th 10am - 11am

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. All applicants must apply on https://www.schoolspring.com/. Position will remain open until filled. EOE

Don’t forget! Fall sports registration through FormReleaf is still open. Please make sure to send in an up to date physical and register online prior to the first practices on September 8th.

Good morning, please view the Slate Valley Reopening Plan: https://5il.co/jkgt. This plan will be updated frequently as new guidance becomes available.

Looking for temporary, part-time work? 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. 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

Reminder: The Slate Valley budget vote is today. This budget represents the current year's (2020-2021) operational budget only. Complete budget details can be found on the Slate Valley website https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/. Frequently Asked Questions: https://5il.co/j8fk

As we approach the opening of school in the fall, please read the following letter from Superintendent Olsen-Farrell in regard to state travel restrictions: https://5il.co/j60a