Helpful resources for the upcoming (August 11th) Slate Valley Budget Revote:
Budget Web Page https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/o/svusd/page/budget--108
Budget Flyer https://5il.co/igm1
Frequently Asked Questions https://5il.co/ig1r
Reminder, there is a special SVUUSD Board Meeting tonight at 6:30 PM
Virtually connect by going to: http://meet.google.com/qbe-fiog-fsk
See the agenda for more information.
Summer Meals Reminder:
Meals will be available for pick up between the hours of 10:00AM and 11:00AM on Tuesdays and Fridays throughout the summer at Fair Haven Grade School.
Any child from any town who is 18 years of age or younger can receive meals. When children are not present at the time of meal pick up, a parent or guardian can only receive meals for their child or children. Adults cannot pick up meals for other children when the children are not present with the adult.
The last day for meal pick up will be Tuesday, August 11th and will include meals through Friday.
Reminder: You're invited to come discuss the upcoming August 11th Slate Valley Budget Revote with your board members on July 9th at 6 PM.
Slate Valley middle school athletes (grades 5-8) can sign up for Fall 2020 athletics from July 1st-August 14th on https://www.FormReleaf.com.
Reminder- A yearly physical is required.
2020-2021 Athletics Information:
Please read the full letter from Kim Alexander, District Middle School Athletic Director, here: https://5il.co/heuc
Slate Valley Middle School Athletics (grades 5-8) Fall 2020 Sports Registration for:
FHGS/BVS 5/6 Soccer
FHGS/BVS 7/8 Boys Soccer
FHGS/BVS 7/8 Girls Soccer
CES/CVS/OVS 5/6 Soccer
CVS/OVS 7/8 Boys Soccer
CVS/OVS 7/8 Girls Soccer
Slate Valley Padded Flag Football (6-8)
Slate Valley Cross Country (6-8)
School Reopening Update - More Information Will Be Provided the Week of July 20th
As you know, we are planning for reopening of schools in the fall. This planning will draw upon input from the parent survey as well as guidance from the Agency of Education (AOE). Guidance from the AOE has changed throughout the pandemic and continues to change frequently. In view of this, we are planning to provide further information during the week of July 20th. Thank you for your continued patience and support during these challenging times.
AOE Guidance: https://5il.co/hjf2
You're invited to come discuss the upcoming August 11th Slate Valley Budget Revote with your board members on July 9th at 6 PM.
2020-2021 Athletics Information:
Please read the full letter from Kim Alexander, District Middle School Athletic Director, here: https://5il.co/heuc
Slate Valley Middle School Athletics (grades 5-8) Fall 2020 Sports Registration for:
FHGS/BVS 5/6 Soccer
FHGS/BVS 7/8 Boys Soccer
FHGS/BVS 7/8 Girls Soccer
CES/CVS/OVS 5/6 Soccer
CVS/OVS 7/8 Boys Soccer
CVS/OVS 7/8 Girls Soccer
Slate Valley Padded Flag Football (6-8)
Slate Valley Cross Country (6-8)
Please sign up on the Formreleaf registration (July 1 - August 14)/REMEMBER a yearly physical is mandatory.
Tonight!
Slate Valley Board Member Listening Tour
Come share your thoughts with school board members from your community in a casual setting.
June 18th at 6 p.m.
With the budget being voted down, we wanted to provide you with an opportunity to voice your concerns. Board members from your community will be available to listen to you during these challenging times.
Benson Residents - Meet at Benson Village School with Patricia Beaumont (patricia.beaumont@svuvt.org) and Rebeckah St. Peter (rebeckah.stpeter@svuvt.org) to share your concerns.
Castleton Residents - Meet at Castleton Elementary School (outside pavillion) with Julie Finnegan (julie.finnegan@svuvt.org), Toni Lobdell (toni.lobdell@svuvt.org), and Timothy Smith (timothy.smith@svuvt.org) to share your concerns.
Fair Haven Residents - Meet in the FHUHS Gym - with Michael Bache (michael.bache@svuvt.org), Tara Buxton (tara.buxton@svuvt.org), and Richard Wilson (richard.wilson@svuvt.org) to share your concerns.
Hubbardton Residents - Meet in the Town Hall with Joshua Hardt (joshua.hardt@svuvt.org) to share your concerns.
Orwell Residents - Meet on the Town Green with Glen Cousineau (glen.cousineau@svuvt.org), Peter Stone (peter.stone@svuvt.org), and John Wurzbacher (john.wurzbacher@svuvt.org) to share your concerns.
West Haven Residents - Meet at the Grange with Angela Charron (angela.charron@svuvt.org) and Tanya Tolchin (tanya.tolchin@svuvt.org) to share your concerns.
Please note that due to current requirements, gatherings will be limited to 25 people. We would ask that you adhere to current social distancing and mask recommendations.
If you are unable to make it or feel more comfortable, you may email your board members at the provided email addresses.
Reminder: 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.
Parents/Guardians of Slate Valley students:
This letter (https://5il.co/h6gs) was sent to households on June 12. We invite you to read it.
In an effort to include your voices as parents/guardians of Slate Valley students, we welcome your perspectives as we reflect, learn, and plan for the fall of 2020. Here (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FDTZNTC) is the link to a survey we have created in order to collect your input.
Today is the day! Congratulations to the Fair Haven Union High School Class of 2020!
We will be posting the pre-recorded portion of the FHUHS Graduation Ceremony at 4 p.m. on the (Fair Haven Union High School - Official Site) Facebook page. This can be viewed at any time.
The FHUHS Mobile Reception will be streamed live on the (Fair Haven Union High School - Official Site) Facebook page at 4 p.m. and can also be viewed at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UloPBLxCFo4. The FM Transmission of the Mobile Reception will be available on 103.1 for those in attendance of the reception - Please Note - the FM transmission will only be available for listening within the immediate area that the mobile reception is taking place.
The FHUHS Mobile Reception can be viewed live today (Friday June 12th) at 3:45 p.m. by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UloPBLxCFo4
Congratulations Graduates! Here is a link to the pre-recorded portion of the FHUHS Graduation Ceremony (this can be viewed at any time): https://shorturl.at/lM246
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
Summer Meal Pick Up
The last day for meal pick up or delivery in Orwell, Benson and Castleton will be Friday, June 26th. On Friday the meals distributed will be for Friday through Tuesday, June 30th.
Starting on Tuesday, July 7th meals will be available for pickup only at Fair Haven Grade School between the hours of 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Any child from any town who is 18 years of age or younger can receive meals. When children are not present at the time of meal pick up, a parent or guardian can only receive meals for their child or children. Adults cannot pick up meals for other children when the children are not present with the adult.
Bags of meals will continue to be available for pick up at 10:00AM on Tuesdays and Fridays throughout the summer at Fair Haven Grade School. The last day for meal pick up will be Tuesday, August 11th and will include meals through Friday.
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.
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 Doreen Anderson’s 22 years of service in our district. Congratulations on your retirement Doreen!
It is impossible to sum up everything that Doreen has done, and everything that she has meant to our school and community. Doreen has worked in our district for 22 years, starting in the Special Education department. As the Guidance Office Administrative Assistant for the past 14 years, Doreen has been the one to greet students, parents and staff when they enter the guidance office. No matter the situation, Doreen treated everyone with care and kindness. Whether a student was having a bad day, needed a schedule change, or the answer to a question, Doreen was always ready with a smile, or a tissue if need be. Doreen was also immensely supportive to the counselors and clinicians that she worked with. No matter what kind of stress they were under, Doreen always knew what to say to make things better.
In addition to the myriad of responsibilities in the guidance office, from transcripts to the award ceremony, Doreen was also the focal point of the graduation committee. Doreen’s wealth of knowledge and level-headed thinking always ensured that graduation was a smooth and memorable experience for our students. From double-checking the program and ordering the honor cords, to helping students learn to step in sync to “Pomp and Circumstance”, Doreen was truly an asset to our school and the lives of our students.
Doreen is a treasure to everyone who knows her or had the pleasure of working with her. While we will deeply miss working with Doreen, we are so happy that she is on to new adventures in retirement.
Congratulations from your FHU family!
By Kate Leathe
Good morning, the Budget Re-Vote results are as follows:
Yes: 550
No: 812