Good Morning Slate Valley Families,
As you all know we take any safety concern seriously. We are aware of conversations circulating on social media and throughout our communities regarding youth behavior; specifically in Poultney and Fair Haven. Law enforcement is looking into any concerns that come to their attention and are stepping up their presence in the area. We are not aware of any threats to our schools in Slate Valley.
As always if you hear, see, or know of something please say something. You can always submit a tip anonymously:
Go to www.SAFE4VT.org and click submit a tip, then fill out the form with your information.
Dial 844-SAFE4VT (723-3488) and speak with a call-taker.
Send a text to 274637, type in keyword SAFE4VT and then your tip.
Best,
Brooke Olsen-Farrell
Superintendent
Today our district 6th graders visitied Fair Haven Union Middle School for step up day. The students had a tour of the building and met next year's teachers.
Meet Slate Valley Faculty & Staff Monday:
Featuring Carrieann Wolcott
Registration for 2023-2024 Athletics is Open! Go to: FORMRELEAF.COM
Also, mark your calendar! The 2023-24 Athletic School Opener is Wednesday, August 30th at the Fair Haven Union High School Gym at 5:30 pm. This is for all athletes grades 5-12.
Our next Community Advisory Council meeting will be Monday, June 5th, from 5:45 - 6:45 PM in the FHUMHS library. If you are interested in helping to bridge the gap between the community and school, please join us.
Info. and Agenda: https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/article/1053922
Reminder for all incoming 7th grade students: Sign up forms for the Middle School Transition Camp were sent home with students on Tuesday, May 30th. Students can hand in their form by June 2nd, OR bring it with them on June 5th for their Step-Up Day. We apologize for the confusion and hope this provides clarity. Please email Helen Alexander at halexander@svuvt.org or Andrew Levesque at alevesque@svuvt.org with any questions.
Students in the 6th grade have been studying Primary and Secondary Resources during library class. They are creating primary artifacts with the 3D pens. Great job 6th grade!
Reminder: The last student day for all Slate Valley Schools is Tuesday, June 20th with an early dismissal.
FHUHS varsity boys soccer coaches, Tim Dayton and Dave Carrabino, will hold a summer soccer program beginning Monday, June 19. Training will be held 6:00-8:00 pm Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (except July 3) on the soccer training field at the high school.
High school aged players will play 4-8 scrimmages against teams from other schools. Middle school aged players will play 2-4 scrimmages. The program is free of charge, apart from a fee to cover the cost of referees, and is open to boys entering 7th grade in the fall and older.
Coaches Dayton and Carrabino are dedicated to helping build fitness, develop the skills, and acquire the understanding of the game necessary to be a soccer player. Even if you have little or no experience, come on out. They're there to teach.
Grade 6 Parents & Guardians PLEASE READ: Sign up forms for the Middle School Transition Camp will be sent home with students on Tuesday, May 30th. Students can hand in their form by June 2nd, OR bring it with them on June 5th for their Step-Up Day. We apologize for the confusion and hope this provides clarity. Please email Helen Alexander at halexander@svuvt.org or Andrew Levesque at alevesque@svuvt.org with any questions.
Reminder for all incoming 7th grade students: Fair Haven Union Middle School is holding a Transition Camp July 10 through 21 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Registration forms should be submitted by June 3rd. Questions can be emailed to Andrew Levesque at alevesque@svuvt.org or Helen Alexander at halexander@svuvt.org.
Attention 6th graders: Fair Haven Union Middle School is holding a Transition Camp July 10 through 21 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Return your registration form by June 3rd. Questions can be emailed to Andrew Levesque at alevesque@svuvt.org or Helen Alexander at halexander@svuvt.org.
Meet Slate Valley Faculty & Staff Monday: Featuring Kim Alexander
The FHUMHS Baseball and Softball teams are hosting a Benefit Cookout to support the Martelle and Bouzianis family, after they lost their home to a devastating fire. This family includes 4 athletes from our baseball and softball programs.
The event will take place on Saturday, May 13th following the Varsity Baseball and Softball home games.
Burgers, hot dogs, chips, dessert, and drinks will be served from 4:00-7:00pm in the circle at FHUMHS. The community is invited to join us and eat outside picnic style or stop by to grab take out.
Per plate donation - pay what you can at the donation jar!
For more information, please contact: Courtney Grenier 802-683-5580
Tonight - May 8, 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 & High School Library. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: https://meet.google.com/yec-hcro-ety
Or dial: (US) +1 219-654-2494 PIN: 369 980 774#
Every student can get breakfast everyday!
New ThoughtExchange! Please participate by going to: https://tejoin.com/scroll/570459395
Or scan the QR Code.
Question: What are we doing well and what can we do to continue to build relationships within our school community?
Attention all incoming 7th graders: Fair Haven Union Middle School is holding a Transition Camp July 10 through 21 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Registration forms will be sent out soon, or you can inquire by emailing Andrew Levesque at alevesque@svuvt.org or Helen Alexander at halexander@svuvt.org. Please register by June 3rd.
Recently during an inservice, our district Instructional Assistants attended an awareness level training with Center for Health and Learning called UMatter Suicide Prevention. This valuable training was sponsored through an Aware Grant.
Meet Slate Valley Faculty and Staff Monday: Featuring Andrea Gorruso
