Check out the puzzle the fifth graders just finished! So very cool!
Tomorrow night's concert has been cancelled. Ms. Tugas is ill and unable to be here for the concert. We will reschedule for a later date. Thanks for your understanding!
Reminder! Join us Wednesday night (January 15) from 6-8 PM as we explore real-time data from the youth in Slate Valley. Working together, we can break through barriers to help our youth thrive. Please bring a cell phone for audience participation. *Refreshments provided. *Childcare available at Castleton Village School. Castleton University (The Casella Theater, Fine Arts Building).
The spotlight was on third grade during last Friday's assembly. Great job, third graders!
A huge thank you to our CLiF Grant for 2019-2020! We have received our shipment of $500 in books from FirstBook!
CLiF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire a love of reading and writing among low-income, at-risk, and rural children up to age 12 throughout New Hampshire and Vermont.
You’re Invited!
Join us as we explore real-time data from the youth in Slate Valley. Working together we can break through barriers to help our youth thrive.
Please bring a cell phone for audience participation.
*Refreshments provided
*Childcare available at Castleton Village School
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
6-8 PM, Castleton University (The Casella Theater, Fine Arts Building)
The sign-up for Slater Youth Wrestling Club (Boys and Girls, Grades K-6) is January 13th from 6-6:30PM.
Sign up form: https://5il.co/c64z
What happens when you meet the PBIS Behavioral Expectations and you earn enough Paw Prints? You get a reward! This afternoon students were treated to a much-deserved movie and popcorn! Well done, Cougars!
First grade with their fifth grade reading buddies!
Snowflake Concert!
We are currently experiencing a power outage at Castleton Village School. All children are safe and sound. Parents/guardians who need to reach Castleton Village School are asked to call Castleton Elementary School at 802-468-5624.
Here are a few shots from the Snowflake concert last week. It was an awesome concert!
All after school activities districtwide have been cancelled for today (12/17) due to the road conditions and predicted snow accumulations as the day goes on. This includes all practices and games.
More scenes from Hour of Code at CES!
Hour of Code started as a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code", to show that anybody can learn the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of computer science.
It has since become a worldwide effort to celebrate computer science, starting with 1-hour coding activities but expanding to all sorts of community efforts.
Ask a second grader about the Daily Five. One of our Daily Five is to read quietly to self. Check out these second graders doing just that!
Students at CES and CVS are completing the Hour of Code. This is a worldwide attempt to familiarize students (Grades K-12) with coding.
Square1art orders are in! You can pick them up in the main office at CES. Any orders not picked up this week will be sent home with students next week. Thank you for your support!
Congratulations to three Castleton students who are members of the Rutland Area Robotics team and participated in the first Lego League VT State Championships held at Norwich University last weekend. These three students worked for hours as a team and competed with 26 VT teams! Wow! Congrats to Asher O., Chris M. and Cayden B. Way to go!
You're Invited!
Join us as we explore real-time data from the youth in Slate Valley. Working together we can break through barriers to help our youth thrive.
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Castleton University
The Casella Theater, Fine Arts Building
Find out what's happening at CES in our December newsletter: https://5il.co/bnfw
Students at CES were acknowledged for receiving First Trimester Academic Recognition on Friday.
All after school activities district wide have been cancelled for today (12/6) due to the road conditions and predicted snow accumulations as the day goes on. This includes all practices.
Reminder: You’re invited to join us for an informational building tour at FHUHS tonight at 6:30 p.m. starting in the FHUHS Library.
Letter to Community Members: https://5il.co/b0t9
Here's a shot of a 5th grader mentee with his Castleton University mentor. Great fun in the snow!
Basketball practices have started in the district, please check the Slate Valley App for updated practices and games.
Slate Valley District Wrestling will start Monday, November 18th 4:00-5:30 p.m. at FHUHS. Check the Slate Valley App for all practices. Meets will be updated as they are scheduled.
Reminder: Winter sports meeting for all Middle school athletics, November 18th, 6 p.m. at FHUHS cafeteria. Come meet coaches!
Three CES third graders were recognized in Montpelier on Friday for their winning entries in the Fire Safety Calendar picture contest. Congrats on being selected out of 3,500 entries!
You’re invited to join us for an informational building tour at FHUHS on November 20th at 6:30 p.m. in the FHUHS Library:
•See Facilities Needs
•Learn about Slate Valley Innovation Project
•Ask Questions
There will be a Mandatory Winter Sports Meeting for all Parents, Coaches, Administration:
Monday, November 18th, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Fair Haven Union High School Cafeteria
We will be introducing Winter Coaches for Basketball and Wrestling, going over practice protocol, schedules (game and practice), uniforms, and Q/A.
How many different ways do we learn? Too many to count!
How many different ways do we learn? Too many to count!
Book Character/Idiom Parade!
CES first graders learning and exploring at Wonderfeet Kids' Museum on Thursday.
Mrs. Lucci's 4th-grade students conducting a bird beak experiment in Science.
We filled the fishbowl! Every paw print represents students earning recognition for meeting behavior expectations! Now we celebrate as a whole school with extra recess!
Reminder! Online registration is open through November 8 for Slate Valley Middle School Winter Sports (Basketball & Wrestling). Register online at: https://bit.ly/2B0TSAC
Online registration is open from October 11 through November 8 for Slate Valley Middle School Winter Sports (Basketball & Wrestling). Register online at: https://bit.ly/2B0TSAC
Stay up-to-date with "Girls on the Run - Vermont" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/153805061340162/posts/2418123071575005?sfns=mo
In library, students read the Red Clover Book, "Misunderstood Shark," by Ame Dyckman. They created origami and clothespin sharks to celebrate this “misunderstood” fish.
Yesterday was Mrs. Ward's birthday! Mr. Hackett's class made her a card and couldn't wait to give it to her! Happy birthday, Mrs. Ward!
Students reading while waiting for parent pick-up.
Students in Kindergarten through Fourth Grade at CES are learning about friendship with the book, The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson! They decorated scratch art to represent “friendship” in library class.
Our thanks to Royal Sheeley and Cathy Tester for the flag demonstration for our 5th graders today! Always such a fun and informative lesson!
Our fishbowl is filling up! Congratulations to our first graders for earning a Paw Print today!
Fifth grade students working on a project that asked them to consider, “Why School?”
Fourth grade students participating in Hogwarts wand and levitation lessons!
Grade 2 and 3 students at CES working on a Kindness Chain during recess.
Several classrooms at CES received classroom supplies through Adopt a Classroom (started by RRMC). The CHCRR clinics, Bayada, GE, GMP, RAVNA, Genesis, Dr. Hogenkamp’s office, Bullock and Coombs, HP Cummings and the EMT class at Regional Ambulance all donated. A huge thank you!
First Day of School Fun!
Back to School Bash! What a great time last night and what an amazing turnout! A big THANKS to the CSO for organizing this event. Thanks also to our amazing DJ, the fire department and the ice cream truck! Can't wait to see everyone tomorrow for the first day!
Back to School Bash! Tonight! 6:30 - 8! Fire Trucks! Music! Ice Cream! Need we say more?! See you there!
Everyone in the Slate Valley is back and gearing up for an exciting school year! This morning during our district-wide gathering, we recognized some of the many outstanding members of our Slate Valley community. Congratulations to all of our 2019 District Award recipients!
Being on-the-go doesn’t mean you can’t stay connected with your child’s school. Our new app has everything you need to be an active participant in your child’s education Features include: Live Feed, News, Events, Athletics, Documents, Notifications and more.
Throwback Thursday: Mrs. Clark, with some of her fifth grade students, showcased their project based learning to parents and the community at a district wide expo held Thursday at FHUHS.
There will be a Fall Sports informational meeting on August 28th, 6-7pm at Castleton Village School.
Join host Dan Warnecke as he talks with Melissa Hoyer (and a student helper!) about the Snack Sack program: https://youtu.be/tFywZN5CYv4
Community members are welcome to attend to tell stories, learn, provide support, and share in a vision for a hate-free Vermont. FB Event: http://www.facebook.com/events/400176637372124
