They're back! Please join us at one, or all, of the beginning school year Coffee and Conversations. Enjoy a cup of coffee on us!
Tonight - August 28, 2023
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Orwell Village School Gymnasium. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: https://meet.google.com/cuo-yhjo-ewi
Or dial: (US) +1 848-467-5405 PIN: 387 249 751#
During our Opening Day Inservice we proudly acknowledged both our Teachers and Instructional Assistants of the Year! (Along with a few other accolades) Congratulations to all of our recipients! Fair Haven Union Middle & High School: Nate Morris-UVM Outstanding Teacher and Teacher of the Year Wendy Cameron-Instructional Assistant of the Year Benson Village School: Darcie Parrott-Teacher of the Year Cris Andronaco-Instructional Assistant of the Year Fran Broughton, Kristina Knockenhaur, Darcie Parrott & Rebeckah Williams-Special Service Award Castleton Elementary School: Shannan Mead-UVM Outstanding Teacher and Teacher of the Year Lori Sweeney-Instructional Assistant of the Year Fair Haven Grade School: Courtney Grenier-Teacher of the Year Joann Higgins-Instructional Assistant of the Year Orwell Village School: Ruzanne Behrens-Teacher of the Year Jessica Herriman-Instructional Assistant of the Year Slate Valley Unified Union School District: Jill McClure, Linda Corliss, Colleen Howard, Sara Quesnel, Corey Kendall & Mary Lou Williams-Instructional Assistant Mentoring Program
Welcome back to our amazing Slate Valley faculty and staff! This morning everyone gathered at FHUMHS for their Opening Day Inservice consisting of table top activities, Mascot Madness follies, and Award recognition. We are off to a great start!
Reminder: Middle School Open House is this upcoming Monday, August 28th from 5:30-6:30pm. Students will be able to get a copy of their daily schedule, find their locker, see classrooms, and meet teachers & staff. Please stop by if you are able. We would love to see you all there!
Congratulations, Ada!
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Renovations at FHUMHS have begun for the addition of two classrooms, new locker rooms, and upgraded mechanical systems replacing some older steam systems. This extensive project is scheduled to be complete by late fall / early winter.
Boys & Girls Club Afterschool Program for all children ages 5-12. Sign up now at www.rutlandbgclub.org or send an email to mhines@rutlandbgclub.org.
SLATE VALLEY - SPORTS KICK OFF MEETING
FHUMHS - BVS - OVS - FHGS - CES
Wednesday, August 30th
5:30 pm
FHUMHS gym
If your student athlete is planning to participate in ANY sport this school year PLEASE ATTEND
This is a time to meet the amazing people that make Athletics happen!
Don't forget to register your athlete on: Formreleaf.com
Updated physicals are required
Middle School Open House will be on Monday, August 28th from 5:30-6:30pm. Students will be able to get a copy of their daily schedule, find their locker, see classrooms, and meet teachers & staff. Please stop by if you are able. We would love to see you all there!
Slate Valley Employment Opportunities, if interested go to https://slatevalley.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Fall Sports Coaches Needed! If interested, please go to https://slatevalley.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Tonight - August 14, 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: meet.google.com/iqt-wrce-xux
Or dial: (US) +1 386-603-2573 (US) PIN: 323291749
Clothing Drive!
Please join us tonight for our Community Advisory Council Meeting beginning at 5:45 PM in the Central Office Conference Room located at FHUMHS. If you are interested in helping bridge the gap between the community and school, then please consider coming to represent your town in this evolving group.
Five Stars!!!
FHUHS Class of 2010 alumnus Patrick Infurna quoted Hemingway, saying, "The world is a fine place and worth the fighting for…” He continued, “This quote from For Whom the Bell Tolls has always stood out to me. It is my reminder to stay the course, remain unjaded by circumstance, and to always look out for each other.” This philosophy has brought him opportunity and success since graduating high school thirteen years ago.
While at Fair Haven Union High School, Patrick participated on the soccer and wrestling teams. He gave credit to many great teachers in his time from Kindergarten to grade 12, but Mr. Luzer, the high school librarian, was the most influential. “I don’t think I realized how much of my time spent in the library with him was proper mentorship, and I’m grateful.” He said, “Candidly, I just wasn’t a very good student, at least not when I was a teenager, and Mr. Luzer just let me be myself in the library. He encouraged me to use the resources we had there to learn things in ways that worked for me. He spoke to me the way I needed to be spoken to in order to understand, and I think all-in-all Mr. Luzer was a friend.”
Patrick attended Castleton State College, now Castleton University, where he double-majored in Global Studies and Spanish. This focus led him to study abroad in Argentina. Upon graduation, Patrick decided to seek employment in his other passion–soccer. In 2015, he started working for Club Atletico Boca Juniors (CABJ) in Brooklyn, New York. CABJ is the largest professional soccer team in Argentina. Patrick helped establish a US-based office. Next, he worked for COPA90, a soccer media business headquartered in London with an office in New York City, traveling the world to create documentaries about professional soccer culture. Patrick currently works for a professional soccer team from Germany called Eintracht Frankfurt in its International Communications department; he markets the team in the United States. He also co-founded a minor league soccer team in Burlington, VT, called Vermont Green FC. His club prioritizes environmental justice and climate action in all of its operations. Vermont Green FC is working to expand soccer access throughout the state of Vermont. Patrick’s future plans are to continue working in the sports industry, focusing on using this medium to advance social and environmental justice.
When asked if Patrick had any words of encouragement for our current Slaters, he gave three great responses:
“1. Don’t worry too much about timelines. Be vigilant in your pursuit of your passions and of knowledge, but don’t think you need to have everything figured out at any given moment. So much is in the process - enjoy it.”
“2. Rugged individualism is not real life: you don’t have to do anything alone. Everything we are was built with the help of others. On whatever path you take, always look to the collective: family, friends, neighbors, colleagues. Ask for help, give it when you can, be grateful, and express as much.”
“3. Start a band in high school and book shows in your garages.”
Patrick acknowledges his family and friends for their constant support, and added, “If you’re reading this, come to a Vermont Green FC game sometime and check it out!”
Tonight - July 31, 2023
You're invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Special Board Meeting at 6:30 PM in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Library. PARTICIPATION WILL BE
IN PERSON
VIRTUALLY CONNECT BY GOING TO
https://meet.google.com/uqa-cary-tuu?hs=224
Or dial: (US) +1 662-747-1017 PIN: 294359597
Yesterday, Mr. Clark's Great Adventure Program (GAP) kicked off with a kayaking trip to Glen Lake. This is the first year GAP was offered district wide. Today's adventure involves a hike at Haystack Mountain.
