Retirement Spotlight!
This week, Slate Valley is celebrating a different retiree each day with a special retirement spotlight here on social media.
Today, we are celebrating Susan Coombs’ 9 years of service in our district. Congratulations on your retirement Susan!
Susan Coombs came to Orwell from Castleton Village School where she taught first grade. Susan brought with her a wealth of expertise as a teacher, literacy specialist, and special educator. Ms. Coombs designs her classroom as an open, stimulating environment where her students feel safe where she offers positive opportunities for them to take risks.
Recently, Ms. Coombs made significant contributions to the students of our community working extensively with students to help them improve specific reading skills as our reading interventionist. We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with such a veteran educator.
By Patrick Walters
You're invited! Come share your thoughts with school board members from your community in a casual setting on June 18th at 6 p.m.
Good morning, the Budget Re-Vote results are as follows:
Yes: 550
No: 812
Reminder:
Tonight (June 8) - There will be an Informational Meeting at 6:30 p.m.(Please connect virtually by going to meet.google.com/iig-prfw-ngu or by calling (US) +1 856-485-0395 PIN: 415 992 197#).
Tomorrow (June 9) - Budget Re-Vote. Please Note: The proposed budget includes ONLY the expenses necessary to address the operational needs of Slate Valley’s schools in their current configuration for the next school year.
Warning: https://5il.co/gct2 Budget: https://5il.co/gepr
For more information visit: http://www.slatevalleyunified.org/o/svusd/page/budget--108
Reminder:
The Budget Re-vote for the district will be on June 9.
The Informational Meeting will take place on June 8 at 6:30 p.m. (Please connect virtually by going to meet.google.com/iig-prfw-ngu or by calling (US) +1 856-485-0395 PIN: 415 992 197#).
Please Note: The proposed budget includes ONLY the expenses necessary to address the operational needs of Slate Valley’s schools in their current configuration for the next school year.
Warning: https://5il.co/gct2
Budget: https://5il.co/gepr
For more information visit: http://www.slatevalleyunified.org/o/svusd/page/budget--108
It’s time for the Orwell Village School 2020-21 kindergarten class registration! Together, we will be working toward a common goal – the fullest possible academic, social, and emotional development of your child. *
Parents & Guardians: If you have a child that will be age 5 prior to September 1st and will be entering kindergarten in the fall or if you are new to our community and have school aged children who will be attending Orwell Village School in the fall, please register your child(ren). * You may access a registration packet at our Slate Valley Unified School District Website under the Parent section or through this link: https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/o/svusd/browse/68589. * Completed registrations can be sent to Deb Robbins, Slate Valley Unified School District, 33 Mechanic Street, Fair Haven, VT 05743. * We look forward to having your child(ren) join us and want to begin planning for the transition. * Thank you!
Farmers to Families Food Box Distribution
The Vermont National Guard will be at Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport on Monday, 6/1, from 10AM-2PM distributing non-perishable food boxes, along with produce, chicken, and dairy products provided by the Abbey Group while supplies last.
Anyone is welcome to go pick up food.
They will be distributing Farmers To Families meal kits containing meat, produce, and dairy products.
They will also be distributing non-perishable food from FEMA.
All food will be distributed while supplies last.
Visit: https://www.vtfoodbank.org/event/farmers-to-families-food-box-distribution-rutland for more information.
The Budget Re-vote for the district will be on June 9.
The Informational Meeting will take place on June 8 at 6:30 p.m. (Please connect virtually by going to meet.google.com/iig-prfw-ngu or by calling (US) +1 856-485-0395 PIN: 415 992 197#).
Please Note: The proposed budget includes ONLY the expenses necessary to address the operational needs of Slate Valley’s schools in their current configuration for the next school year.
Warning: https://5il.co/gct2
Budget: https://5il.co/gepr
For more information visit: http://www.slatevalleyunified.org/o/svusd/page/budget--108
Distance/Remote Learning Update
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Update from Casey O'Meara, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
VPA Press Release: Cancellation of the 2020 Spring Sports Season
Food Resource Guide
Shaw's supermarket in Fair Haven is now a drop off location for our Food Drive.
Slate Valley Food Drive: April 27 - May 8
Reminder: Today from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Rutland Southern VT Regional Airport (1002 Airport Road, North Clarendon, VT)
The Vermont Foodbank is working with FEMA and the VT National Guard to distribute MREs at five sites around Vermont.
Anyone in need of food is welcome and can receive a seven-day supply of Meals Ready-to-Eat for each member of their household.
Here are some additional resources for accessing food during this challenging time:
Food Disbursement During Spring Break * Good Afternoon! Just a note to let you know that we will continue with all elements of our current food disbursement throughout Spring Break next week April 13-17.
Red Cross Blood Drive * United Church of Benson is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday April 27th from 12PM – 5PM at the 2793 Stage Road, Benson, VT 05743. *
Yes, it is safe. You can read about the Red Cross’ enhanced safety protocols at https://www.redcrossblood.org/. While you are there, please schedule your appointment. If you schedule your appointment prior to the drive, you can reduce your time at the drive by using Rapid Pass within 24 hours of the drive to complete reading the predonation material and answering the questions online. *
The American Red Cross faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations during this coronavirus outbreak. Healthy individuals are needed to schedule an appointment to give in the days and weeks ahead to help patients counting on lifesaving blood throughout this pandemic. *
The closing of colleges and businesses have resulted in more than 6000 drives being cancelled and 200,000 less blood donations. This is our chance to help our community and state. *
Please help us and the Red Cross make this a successful drive and schedule an appointment today at https://www.redcrossblood.org/. If April 27th does not work for you or you would like to donate sooner, find another drive close by and schedule your appointment there. If you can't find the answer to a specific blood donation question, call 1-800 RED-CROSS. We hope to see you on the 27th. *
