Slate Valley District Newsletter: October 31, 2025
https://mailchi.mp/865db2fa5f16/october-31st-slate-valley-district-newsletter
2 days ago, Slate Valley
Slate Valley Unified USD Newsletter dated October 31, 2025. The header features the Slate Valley logo and the phrase “A Unified Focus on Learning.” Below is a collage of district school buildings with the text “We Are Slate Valley.” The article headline reads: “Slate Valley Building & Grounds – Investing in Safe, Functional, and Future-Ready Schools.” The text describes how the district is maintaining and improving school facilities to ensure a safe and engaging environment, with updates from Director of Operations Chris Cole. A small photo on the right shows new side steps and walkway replacement at Fair Haven Grade School.
Please join us for our next Community Advisory Council (CAC) Meeting !

Time: 6:00–7:00 PM (Notice the slightly later start)
Location: Fair Haven Union Middle & High School – Central Office Conference Room

This is a great opportunity to connect with district administration, share community concerns, get FY27 Budget and Act 73 updates and hear how the school year is going.

All are Welcome! We look forward to seeing you there!
2 days ago, Slate Valley
Graphic for the Slate Valley Community Advisory Council. The center features the Slate Valley Unified School District logo surrounded by abstract figures in blue and green forming a circle. Text below reads: “Next Meeting: November 4, 2025 – 6:00 PM. Central Office Conference Room – Located in FHUHS.”
K - 2 field trip to Hathaways has been canceled!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
3 days ago, Amy Roy
5th/6th graders celebrate their rocket launch from STAR BASE!
3 days ago, Amy Roy
A group of elementary school students pose indoors, proudly holding decorated model rockets they built. They are smiling and kneeling or standing in rows against a gray and green wall, showing off their colorful rocket projects.
Chef Tony from Whitsons is creating an amazing lunch!
3 days ago, Amy Roy
A smiling student sits at a cafeteria table holding a sandwich, with a lunch tray containing broccoli, potato wedges, and chocolate milk.
Two students sit at a cafeteria table, both eating sandwiches and smiling, with other students and staff visible in the background near the lunch line.
A student in a white shirt with black bows eats with a fork, with a tray containing a sandwich, carrots, potato wedges, chocolate milk, and an apple.
A close-up of a cafeteria tray holding a chicken sandwich topped with lettuce and tomato, potato wedges, and cucumber slices with ranch dressing.
A student in a navy sweatshirt takes a big bite of a sandwich filled with lettuce, tomato, and pickles during lunch.
A student in a red striped sweater smiles while eating lunch, with a tray containing a sandwich, salad, and potato wedges, and a red insulated cup on the table.
A student wearing glasses and a black shirt with rainbow hearts smiles at the camera while eating, with a tray holding a sandwich, fries, an apple, and chocolate milk.
A student in a blue and green hoodie sits at the cafeteria table eating a sandwich, with a tray holding carrots, an apple, and onion slices.
A student in a white and pink camouflage hoodie eats salad with ranch dressing, sitting in a busy cafeteria.
A student in a blue hoodie sits at the lunch table smiling, with a tray containing a sandwich, potato wedges, carrots, and an apple.
Chef Tony from Whitsons is creating an amazing lunch!
3 days ago, Amy Roy
A student in a blue hoodie sits at the lunch table smiling, with a tray containing a sandwich, potato wedges, carrots, and an apple.
A smiling student in a black hoodie flashes peace signs while sitting at lunch with a chicken sandwich, pickles, and milk.
A student in a black shirt smiles while holding a sandwich at the lunch table.
Three students smile while eating lunch together, with trays holding chicken sandwiches, carrots, apples, and milk.
A student in a camouflage hoodie adds sauce to a sandwich at the condiment station.
Students stand in line at a lunch buffet with buns, chicken patties, and toppings, assisted by a chef in white.
Three students sit at a lunch table smiling and eating sandwiches with fries, apples, and milk cartons.
Chef Tony visited today and made honey chicken and homemade fries!!!!!!
3 days ago, Amy Roy
A student wearing a blue dress and headband eats lunch in the cafeteria, with other students seated in the background.
A student in a green sweatshirt eats a potato wedge at lunch with carrots, a sandwich, and chocolate milk on a blue tray.
A student with long brown hair takes a bite of a sandwich at the cafeteria table.
Two cafeteria staff members and a student stand behind a serving table filled with buns, vegetables, and chicken under a “Chef’s Special” sign.
A close-up of Honeyfire Kitchen’s tray of golden brown chicken pieces garnished with sliced tomatoes and cucumbers.
A chef serves sandwiches to a line of young students in the cafeteria.
A chef prepares food behind a buffet line while students and staff wait to be served in the cafeteria.
A tray of roasted potato wedges and crispy chicken patties labeled “Honeyfire Kitchen” at the cafeteria serving station.
A big thank you to the BVFD and Benosn Family Days for hosting the trunk or treat this year! It was BEARific! Blue had so much fun handing out candy and seeing all of the decorated trunks!
4 days ago, Amy Roy
A person in a brown bear mascot costume holds a Halloween candy bucket and poses in front of a large inflatable Stay Puft Marshmallow Man decoration outside a building.
❄️🏀 Winter Sports Registration Is Now Open! 🏒❄️

It’s time to register for Slate Valley’s Winter Sports season! Our athletic programs are organized into three levels:

Grades 5–6 Sports

Middle School Sports (Grades 7–8)

High School Sports (Grades 9–12)

Be sure your child is registered on FormReLeaf for their chosen sport (use the link below) and has an up-to-date sports physical on file at their school.

https://formreleaf.com/
4 days ago, Slate Valley
Graphic flyer with a red, blue, and beige color scheme that reads: “Time to register for winter sports! Go to: formreleaf.com. Visit the link above or click on the ‘Registration’ link on the athletics webpage and choose your sport of choice. All athletes need an updated sports physical on file at school.”
In today's Rutland Herald!
4 days ago, Slate Valley
Slate Valley Unified School District “Our School, Your Future” poster featuring principals from all district schools, their goals for student success, and images of students engaged in learning and activities.
Tea Drop Tuesday from C-Rock at BVS!!!!!! Thank you, C-Rock for the free tea!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5 days ago, Amy Roy
Tea Drop Tuesday from C-Rock at BVS!!!!!! Thank you, C-Rock for the free tea!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And this just in!

Meteorologist Marissa Vigevani has shared her NBC5 recap of the Benson Village School visit, which aired during the 4:00 PM news on Friday, October 24th! 🎥🐻
http://www.mynbc5.com/article/weather-at-your-school-benson-village-school/69177918
5 days ago, Slate Valley
screenshot from NBC5's Weather at Your School at Benson Village School, showing students holding a weather map of rain, they are talking into a newscaster's microphone
Some of our 3rd grade BEARS during SSR time (Silent Sustained Reading)
6 days ago, Amy Roy
Some of our 3rd grade BEARS during SSR time (Silent Sustained Reading)
Some of our 3rd grade BEARS during SSR time (Silent Sustained Reading)
Some of our 3rd grade BEARS during SSR time (Silent Sustained Reading)
Some of our 3rd grade BEARS during SSR time (Silent Sustained Reading)
Some of our 3rd grade BEARS during SSR time (Silent Sustained Reading)
Some of our 3rd grade BEARS during SSR time (Silent Sustained Reading)
Some of our 3rd grade BEARS during SSR time (Silent Sustained Reading)
Some of our 3rd grade BEARS during SSR time (Silent Sustained Reading)
Some of our 3rd grade BEARS during SSR time (Silent Sustained Reading)
On Friday, October 24, 2025, NBC5’s “Weather at Your School” broadcasted live from Benson Village School! Students joined Meteorologist Marissa Vigevani bright and early — helping deliver live weather forecasts from 4:30 AM to 8:00 AM.

After the final broadcast, Marissa spent time with students as they shared their own weather reports and proudly had their weather maps autographed.

Here’s a look back at this exciting and memorable morning!
https://youtu.be/JK6axDH8qps
6 days ago, Slate Valley
Screen shot of Benson Village School students and teachers in front of the NBC5 Weather station during their live broadcast of Weather at Your School
Be the Hero of the Day — Substitute with Slate Valley!

Slate Valley Unified Union School District is looking for substitute teachers! We’re seeking caring, flexible individuals who enjoy working with students and supporting learning across our elementary, middle, and high schools. If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of a supportive school community, we’d love to have you on our team! Interested? Apply at slatevalleyunified.org/o/svusd/page/career-opportunities
6 days ago, Slate Valley
Flyer titled 'Join the Slate Valley Team – Be a Sub, Be a Star!' inviting substitute teachers to apply. Text highlights opportunities across elementary, middle, and high schools and encourages caring, flexible individuals to join. Includes photos of teachers with students, Slate Valley logo, a QR code, and link to apply at slatevalleyunified.org.
We are Slate Valley! Hand-painted tiles by SVUVT staff at the opening-in-service!
7 days ago, Amy Roy
We are Slate Valley! Hand-painted tiles by SVUVT staff at the opening-in-service!
We are Slate Valley! Hand-painted tiles by SVUVT staff at the opening-in-service!
We are Slate Valley! Hand-painted tiles by SVUVT staff at the opening-in-service!
We are Slate Valley! Hand-painted tiles by SVUVT staff at the opening-in-service!
K-6th-grades painted rocks, which will be used to create our BVS school snake project this spring! Rachel (our creative 1st-grade teacher) brought us this idea and painted the snake's head to start us off! Be looking for our snake (which will be added to for years to come) winding its way around our front gardens.
7 days ago, Amy Roy
K-6th-grades painted rocks, which will be used to create our BVS school snake project this spring!
K-6th-grades painted rocks, which will be used to create our BVS school snake project this spring!
K-6th-grades painted rocks, which will be used to create our BVS school snake project this spring!
K-6th-grades painted rocks, which will be used to create our BVS school snake project this spring!
K-6th-grades painted rocks, which will be used to create our BVS school snake project this spring!
K-6th-grades painted rocks, which will be used to create our BVS school snake project this spring!
K-6th-grades painted rocks, which will be used to create our BVS school snake project this spring!
Chef Tony is Coming to Benson!

On Thursday, October 30th, students at Benson Village School will enjoy a special lunch prepared by Chef Tony from Whitsons Culinary Group!

Chef Tony is known for bringing fresh, local, and sustainable foods to schools and creating fun, delicious meals students love.
7 days ago, Slate Valley
Graphic featuring a chef’s hat labeled ‘Chef Tony’ on a red checkered tablecloth with tomatoes, garlic, and peppers. Text on a notepad reads: ‘Bringing fresh, local flavor to Benson Village School with Whitsons Culinary Group!’ A red stamp says ‘October 30th.’
Slate Valley District Newsletter: October 24, 2025
https://mailchi.mp/6e5e2878b6d7/slate-valley-district-newsletter-october-24-2025
9 days ago, Slate Valley
Screenshot of the Slate Valley Unified USD Newsletter dated October 24, 2025. The header includes the Slate Valley logo with the words “A Unified Focus on Learning.” Below the title is a photo of five school mascots standing together: a cougar in a red “Be the ‘I’ in KIND” shirt, a bobcat, a lynx, a miner wearing a “Slater Pride” shirt, and an eagle with yellow wings. The section headline reads “Slate Valley’s PreK Program: Continuing Strong into 2026–2027,” followed by text summarizing the school board’s decision to maintain current preschool sites and schedules for the 2026–2027 school year.
Good morning, Benson Village School Community,

I want to extend my deepest thanks and appreciation to our incredible staff, students, and families for showing up bright and early for this morning’s WPTZ “Weather at Your School” event!

Our staff arrived at 4:00 a.m., and our students began arriving by 4:15 a.m., ready to represent Benson Village School with energy, smiles, and true Bear pride. You were all absolutely brilliant—enthusiastic, kind, and full of the spirit that makes our school so special.

To our families, thank you for making the extra effort to bring your children in so early. Your support and commitment mean the world to us.

This morning was a perfect reminder that it’s our community spirit, teamwork, and heart that make Benson Village School such an amazing place to learn, work, and grow. I couldn’t be more proud of each and every one of you.

With gratitude and pride,
Amy
Principal, Benson Village School
9 days ago, Slate Valley
Picture of a brown stuffed bear wearing a plaid red bow, sitting with the words "Thank You" behind it, with a pink heart