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We are going to close our first community ThoughtExchange discussion question Monday evening, October 17th. If you would like to see what new exchanges have been added to rate and comment on, or if you thought of a new comment to add, please click this link: https://tejoin.com/scroll/841970988
Thank you to everyone who took part in this first community wide exchange.
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Congratulations to our September students of the month! These individuals exhibit exceptional, and noticeable, values of respect during the school day, therefore are tremendous role models to fellow students.
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Friday, October 28th!
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It was great to see everyone this morning for our first Off-To-Work Breakfast of the year. Thanks for coming!!
A huge Orwell thank you to chef Sam for serving her amazing breakfast buffet and Eoin & Jane for setting up the gym for us!
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Attached is a link to a new platform we are using to generate opinions on certain matters we are working on in our school district. The platform is called ThoughtExchange. This is the first exchange to circulate among all district parents, guardians and community members. Please take a few moments to exchange some thoughts on planning for the next academic year in relation to the school budget. Through this platform you can post a thought, along with rate and comment on others' thoughts. We value your opinions, they matter and are appreciated. All thoughts and comments remain anonymous. Thank you. To take part, just click the link below:
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Custodians needed! If you are interested please contact Chris Cole, Director of Operations at 802-265-4905 or email ccole@svuvt.org.
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We're looking for substitute teachers, if interested please send inquiries to comeara@svuvt.org and/or apply at www.schoolspring.com.
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Celebrating our first Theme Day of the year: Way-Too-Big T-Shirt Day!
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Tonight - September 26, 2022
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fair Haven Grade School Library. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: https://meet.google.com/sto-yekm-ucu Or dial: (US) +1 234-575-2739 PIN: 848 761 377#
Tonight’s Agenda: https://5il.co/1ih7p
Previous Meeting Minutes: https://5il.co/1i116
Next Board Meeting: Monday, October 17, 2022 - Fair Haven Union at 6:30 p.m.
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Tomorrow night - Please note the updated time!
Title I Parent and Family Engagement Meeting
You’re invited to join us for a Title I Parent and Family Engagement meeting at OVS on September 22 at 5:45 p.m. Join us in person or: Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/qpy-apqw-ukq Phone: (US) +1 475-239-1539 PIN: 142847646
For more information about the meeting, we invite you to read the informational sheet https://5il.co/1g786 and look through the slide presentation https://5il.co/1g784.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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The Slate Valley Music Department is holding an instrument drive for the fall semester. If you have any unused musical instruments in your home, we would be very appreciative of any donations. Please see the flyer for more information.
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Tonight - September 12, 2022
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/kwt-bqts-ucy or by calling (US) +1 336-948-0111 PIN: 210 751 979#
Tonight’s Agenda: https://5il.co/1hpji
Previous Meeting Minutes: https://5il.co/1gscc
Next Board Meeting: Monday, September 26, 2022 - Fair Haven Grade School at 6:30 p.m.
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Employment Opportunity: Human Resource Specialist
Slate Valley Unified Union School District has a year round full-time position opening for a Human Resource Specialist. Responsibilities include all aspects of human resources for a public school district. Experience is preferred, as well as strong technology and organizational skills. Must perform other
related duties as prescribed in the job description that is available upon request.
For more information, please contact Cheryl Scarzello, Director of Finance at 802-265-2561 or email at cscarzello@svuvt.org
All applicants must apply on www.schoolspring.com
The above position will remain open until filled. EOE
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Save the date!
Title I Parent and Family Engagement Meeting
You’re invited to join us for a Title I Parent and Family Engagement meeting at OVS on September 22 at 6:00 p.m.
Join us in person or:
Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/qpy-apqw-ukq
Phone: (US) +1 475-239-1539 PIN: 142847646
For more information about the meeting, we invite you to read the informational sheet https://5il.co/1g786 and look through the slide presentation https://5il.co/1g784.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Back-to-School BBQ * Tonight
Please join us tonight for our annual Back-to-School BBQ followed by a short open house. Make sure you come hungry, as Chef Sam will artfully prepare her out-of-this-world burgers and dogs and her epic salads. If you feel like a little treat before visiting classrooms come on down. The first dogs and burgers will be ready by 5:45, please join us! Classrooms will be available for visiting from 6:30-7:00 then we all head home to prepare for our first day of school!
In case of rain, we will be utilizing the cafeteria and library.
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