District Newsletter - May 22, 2026: https://mailchi.mp/330cab433461/slate-valley-district-newsletter-may-15-13836741

Happy Memorial Day!

4th graders are building rectangles with a perimeter of 60 inches and one side length of 24 inches. They determined that the other side must be 6 inches because rectangles have two pairs of congruent opposite sides and four right angles. Since the perimeter is the total distance around the rectangle, the two 24-inch sides account for 48 inches, leaving 12 inches for the remaining two equal sides. Therefore, each of those sides must be 6 inches long.





Lake Champlain Maritime Museum ecology field trip with grades 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th!



Lake Champlain Maritime Museum ecology field trip with grades 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th!







Lake Champlain Maritime Museum ecology field trip with grades 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th!







📣 Reminder for Students & Families 📣
Please note the upcoming schedule changes for the Memorial Day holiday weekend:
🕒 Friday, May 22 – Early Release Day
🇺🇸 Monday, May 25 – No School in recognition of Memorial Day
As we enjoy the long weekend, we also take time to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
Please plan accordingly, and we wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday weekend. ❤️🤍💙
Please note the upcoming schedule changes for the Memorial Day holiday weekend:
🕒 Friday, May 22 – Early Release Day
🇺🇸 Monday, May 25 – No School in recognition of Memorial Day
As we enjoy the long weekend, we also take time to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
Please plan accordingly, and we wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday weekend. ❤️🤍💙

Kinder bears loved playing alphabet mystery box today and finding beginning sounds!




First graders have loved reading to their classmates.


A great time was had by all at the musical rendition of "Don't let the Pidgeon drive the bus"




For many years, Slate Valley Unified Union School District has proudly participated in the USDA Summer Food Service Program, providing free, nutritious meals to children throughout our community during the summer months. As we begin planning for Summer 2026, we want to hear from you!
We are gathering feedback about the SFSP non-congregate meal program, which offers free multi-day meal boxes for children 18 and under. Each box includes 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches, can be picked up by a parent or guardian, and requires no application or income qualification.
We are especially hoping to connect with families whose children are not enrolled in the Castleton Recreation Camp or the Boys and Girls Club camp at Castleton Elementary School, as those programs will continue providing free summer meals on site.
Please take a few moments to complete this anonymous survey—
https://bit.ly/SVSummerMeals2026Survey
your feedback will help us make the program as accessible and convenient as possible for Slate Valley families. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and helping us better serve our community. Please complete one survey per household.
We are gathering feedback about the SFSP non-congregate meal program, which offers free multi-day meal boxes for children 18 and under. Each box includes 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches, can be picked up by a parent or guardian, and requires no application or income qualification.
We are especially hoping to connect with families whose children are not enrolled in the Castleton Recreation Camp or the Boys and Girls Club camp at Castleton Elementary School, as those programs will continue providing free summer meals on site.
Please take a few moments to complete this anonymous survey—
https://bit.ly/SVSummerMeals2026Survey
your feedback will help us make the program as accessible and convenient as possible for Slate Valley families. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and helping us better serve our community. Please complete one survey per household.
Special Board Meeting - May 18, 2026 - Notice Earlier Start
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Band Room.
This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mcd-hhri-num
Or dial: (US) +1 470-839-8350 PIN: 521 928 888#
Please note: To participate in conversation virtually and/or ask a question virtually, please use the “raise hand” icon in Google Meet. Typing responses or questions in chat is not an option.
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Band Room.
This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mcd-hhri-num
Or dial: (US) +1 470-839-8350 PIN: 521 928 888#
Please note: To participate in conversation virtually and/or ask a question virtually, please use the “raise hand” icon in Google Meet. Typing responses or questions in chat is not an option.

Slate Valley District Newsletter: May 15, 2026
https://mailchi.mp/d52b3bb6eed0/slate-valley-district-newsletter-may-15-2026
https://mailchi.mp/d52b3bb6eed0/slate-valley-district-newsletter-may-15-2026

1st Graders enjoying a read aloud that a classmate asked to read to the class.


Benson's 4th, 5th & 6th grade Archaeologists at VTSU-Castleton, and a walk to Castleton Free Library for an read-aloud about archaeology!






Lots of hands on learning about the Abenakis and Vermont history in our area.





Archaeology doesn't stop for the weather at Granger House! Students have already discovered, pottery, glass and coral!





4th Grade nature walk!







Slate Valley Faculty & Staff - We Appreciate You!










Slate Valley Faculty & Staff - Thank you for all you do!










