Benson Village School

Action based learning with Kinders & 6th graders

20 days ago, Kelley Schultz

Two older students and two younger children sit in a circle on a gymnasium floor. They are working together on "Fast Word Writing" worksheets placed in plastic sleeves, using dry-erase markers and clipboards to practice writing names and words.

A teenage girl in a light blue sweatshirt leans over a cafeteria table, pointing to lettered blocks to help a young girl in a green dress. They are using yellow baseplates and blue/red blocks to build words. An adult man watches the activity from the side. IMG_2944.jpg A side view of the same literacy activity at the cafeteria table. A young girl with a long blonde braid reaches into a clear bin of letter blocks while a teenage mentor stands by to assist. Yellow building plates and word slips are spread across the table.

In a gym, an older student walks past a line of numbered papers taped to the floor. Each paper shows a number and a corresponding ten-frame diagram. A younger child in a red dress kneels to interact with one of the papers while another child stands nearby.

n a gym, an older student walks past a line of numbered papers taped to the floor. Each paper shows a number and a corresponding ten-frame diagram. A younger child in a red dress kneels to interact with one of the papers while another child stands nearby. IMG_2943.jpg A teenage girl in a light blue sweatshirt leans over a cafeteria table, pointing to lettered blocks to help a young girl in a green dress. They are using yellow baseplates and blue/red blocks to build words. An adult man watches the activity from the side.

A young girl in a pink hoodie kneels on a green gym floor mat. She is using a dry-erase marker to practice writing the number 6 on a worksheet that includes a ten-frame and a "number rhyme" poem.

A young girl with a long blonde braid, wearing a red polka-dot dress, kneels on the floor to practice writing the number 5 on a math worksheet. Other numbered stations are visible nearby.

Thank you to our special 2nd grade guest for sharing their own published story with Kinders!

4 minutes ago, Amy Roy

A wide shot of a classroom "Number Corner," where a young girl in a pink shirt and red pants sits in a white chair reading to her classmates. Nine other children are gathered on a large, colorful rug featuring multi-colored handprints; some sit upright while several others lie on their stomachs to listen. The wall behind them is filled with educational materials, including a January 2026 calendar, alphabet charts, and a "SHAPES" poster. Brightly colored classroom furniture, such as yellow tables and a rainbow-colored bin organizer, surrounds the group.

First grade had a guest reader and author today from 2nd grade, they loved listening and asking questions.

8 minutes ago, Amy Roy

A young girl sits in a wooden rocking chair at the front of a classroom, reading a picture book aloud to a group of about nine children. The children are seated on a large, colorful rug decorated with multi-colored handprint patterns, all facing the reader. The classroom environment includes a white standing fan, an air conditioning unit, and educational materials like a number line and storage bins along the wall.

Every morning :) Little K - 2 boots placed with care by students to keep the floors from getting wet and slippery :)

about 3 hours ago, Amy Roy

A row of children’s winter boots in many colors and styles is neatly lined up on a mat along a school hallway wall. The boots vary in size and pattern, showing they belong to multiple students.

Trivia Tuesday - Did you know? 🎳

Slater sophomore Aiden Goyette made history by rolling the first perfect game (300) in Slater Bowling history—and just the second 300 game ever in Vermont high school bowling!

This incredible achievement happened on Saturday, January 3, at Rutland Bowlerama during the qualifying round of the Vermont State Bowling League. Congratulations, Aiden! 👏🎉

about 5 hours ago, Slate Valley

Graphic titled “Did You Know? Trivia Tuesday” celebrating Slater sophomore Aiden Goyette, who made history by bowling the first perfect game (300) in Slater Bowling history and just the second 300 game in Vermont high school bowling. The graphic includes a photo of Aiden celebrating with teammates at a bowling alley, bowling pins and balls, and large “300” and “12 strikes” visuals.

Meet Faculty & Staff Monday – January Spotlight
This month we’re excited to highlight Tina Rampone, who is celebrating her 16th year with Slate Valley Unified Union School District!

Before joining SVUUSD, Tina spent four years at Christ the King in Rutland, where she taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science.

Outside the classroom, Tina enjoys reading, knitting, counted cross-stitching, gardening, and cooking, and she makes time to walk every day. She also loves to travel and has explored destinations across the U.S. and abroad, including Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg, London, and St. John’s.

One of Tina’s proudest adventures was hiking the Camino de Santiago across Spain, carrying everything she needed on her back. The journey covered an incredible 300 miles—a true testament to her determination and sense of adventure!

We’re grateful for Tina’s many years of dedication to our students and school community.

1 day ago, Slate Valley

Meet Slate Valley Faculty & Staff Monday graphic featuring Tina Rampone, CES and OVS librarian, with her portrait and text highlighting her 17 years with Slate Valley Unified Union School District and her interests and travel experiences.

FHU Band Bottle Drive - Help our Slaters get to Orlando, FL!

4 days ago, Slate Valley

Graphic announcing FHU Band bottle drive throughout January 2026, with bottle drop-off at Liberty Street Redemption in Fair Haven; proceeds support the band’s trip to the Orlando Heritage Music Festival in Florida.

Friendly reminder that our next CAC Meeting will be held on January 5 at 5:45 p.m. in the Central Office Conference Room.
View the agenda here: https://aptg.co/Bl3bss

All are welcome—we hope to see you there!

8 days ago, Slate Valley

As we wrap up the calendar year, we wish our Slate Valley community moments of peace, joy, and time well spent with those you love. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Monday, January 5, 2026.

14 days ago, Slate Valley

Holiday greeting graphic reading “Wishing Our Community a Bright New Year,” with a soft, warm bokeh background. Text thanks families, staff, and community members for their support of the Slate Valley Unified Union School District and notes that schools are on break from December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2026, with classes resuming January 5, 2026. An open pocket watch featuring a Vermont design rests on a light wooden surface.

Slate Valley District Newsletter for December 19, 2025:
https://mailchi.mp/fdd31f394700/slate-valley-district-newsletter-dec-19th-edition

18 days ago, Slate Valley

Friendly reminder - our December break begins next week!

18 days ago, Slate Valley

Flannel Day at BVS! Kinder flannel BEARS!

18 days ago, Amy Roy

In the image, a group of eight elementary school children and their teacher are posed together in a classroom. The teacher, a woman with long brown hair, stands in the center back of the group, wearing a red and white plaid shirt. The children, four girls and four boys, are sitting or kneeling on the floor in front of her. They are all smiling at the camera

💐 Celebrating Terri Demasi 💐

After nearly 25 years of dedicated service, we extend our deepest gratitude to Terri Demasi as she prepares for retirement. From being the welcoming voice and friendly face in the Fair Haven Grade School front office to her incredible leadership with Applefest and years of guiding students through Sewing Club, Terri’s professionalism, generosity, and calm presence have touched every corner of our school community.

Thank you, Terri, for the countless hours, care, and heart you’ve given. You will be truly missed, and we wish you all the best in this well-deserved next chapter!

19 days ago, Slate Valley

Retirement celebration graphic honoring Terri DeMasi, Fair Haven Grade School administrative assistant, with her portrait, flowers, and text thanking her for 24 years of dedicated service in Slate Valley.

K-2 sledding fun!

20 days ago, Kelley Schultz

A young child in a blue puffy jacket and a camouflage hat waves one hand while sliding down a snowy slope in a blue sled. A light-colored building with blue trim is visible in the background.

A young girl with long blonde hair, wearing a pink patterned jacket and teal snow pants, smiles while sitting in a bright green sled on a snowy slope.

A young boy wearing a grey jacket, tan pants, and a Spiderman-themed beanie sits in a red sled. He is looking down at the snow as he slides, with deep sled tracks visible on the hill behind him.

A young girl in a pink coat and a white beanie with a pink bow sits in an orange sled, holding the rope and laughing as she descends a snowy hill. Other children on sleds are visible at the top of the hill in the background.

A child wearing a light green jacket, black snow pants, and a camouflage beanie sits in a red plastic sled. They are sliding down a snowy hill, holding onto the rope handles with purple gloves and smiling.

2nd & 4th Grade reading buddies

20 days ago, Kelley Schultz

Three boys are sitting in a circle on a classroom rug, focused on a graphic novel or comic book laid flat on the floor. The boy on the left, wearing a black hoodie with pink accents, points to a panel in the book. Two other boys—one in a grey hoodie and one in a textured blue fleece—lean in with smiles, watching the story unfold. Classroom posters about "Heart Breathing" and "Calming" are visible on the wall behind them.

Two young girls are sitting on a patterned rug on the classroom floor, leaning against a beige wall. The girl on the left, wearing a black "DANCE" t-shirt, holds a wide picture book open across her lap as she reads. The girl on the right, in a white butterfly shirt, looks toward the camera. A bookshelf filled with colorful children's books is visible to their right, and hand-written number lines are pinned to the wall above them.

Two boys sit on a rug in the foreground, deeply engaged in a book about insects; the boy on the right holds the book while the boy in the camouflage hoodie looks on. In the background, two girls from a previous photo are also seated on the rug, reading a different red-covered book together. The wall behind them is decorated with student-made number lines and educational charts.

Three young boys are gathered around a wooden desk in a classroom, looking intently at an open non-fiction book about animals. One boy in a yellow shirt sits on the left with his head resting on his arms, while a boy in a grey shirt leans over from the center. On the right, a boy in an orange shirt stands and points to a page featuring a photo of a bear. In the background, a digital whiteboard displays a colorful video game screen.

2nd & 4th Grade reading buddies!

21 days ago, Kelley Schultz

Two young girls sit on the floor of a classroom, surrounded by storage bins and books. The girl on the right, wearing overalls, holds an open book and smiles at the girl on the left, who is wearing a red outfit and looking at the book. A book titled "What About Worms?" lies on the floor nearby.

Three young girls are gathered closely together on the floor, focusing on a book. The girl in the center holds the book, and another girl points to a detail on the page, engaging in shared reading. IMG_5717.jpg: Two young girls sit on the floor of a classroom, surrounded by storage bins and books. The girl on the right, wearing overalls, holds an open book and smiles at the girl on the left, who is wearing a red outfit and looking at the book. A book titled "What About Worms?" lies on the floor nearby.

A young girl in a tie-dye shirt sits on a colorful classroom rug, pointing at a book's illustration while reading aloud to another young girl who is listening intently. Other students and desks are visible in the background.

Board Meeting - December 15, 2025
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at 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/yij-wmxa-hpe
Or dial: (US) +1 218-288-2598 PIN: 302 314 435#

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.

22 days ago, Slate Valley

Slate Valley District Newsletter: December 12, 2025
https://mailchi.mp/1ca25391063e/slate-valley-district-newsletter-december-12-2025

25 days ago, Slate Valley

Elks Hoop Shoot: December 21, 2025

25 days ago, Slate Valley

A flyer for the “Elks Hoop Shoot,” sponsored by the Rutland Elks Lodge #345. The top left shows an illustration of a basketball going through a hoop, and the top right features the Elks Lodge emblem with an elk head and clock. The flyer announces that there is no charge to enter the contest, which is open to boys and girls ages 8–9, 10–11, and 12–13, based on age as of April 1, 2026. The event takes place Sunday, December 21, 2025. Registration is at 1:00 p.m. at Fair Haven Union Middle & High School, 33 Mechanic St., Fair Haven, VT. For questions or more information, the flyer lists the Rutland Elks Lodge phone number 802-773-6266.

Mrs. Stockwell came in to teach our students more about the circulatory system today. Students learned about oxygen levels in our blood pressure, and pulses. Students loved the hands on learning she gave them.

26 days ago, Kelley Schultz

Top Left: A teacher, wearing a leopard-print top, is using a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope to take the blood pressure of a female student at a round wooden table. The student is wearing a pink and black tie-dye hoodie. Classroom posters are visible in the background. Top Right: The same teacher is taking the blood pressure of a male student at the same table. The student is wearing a blue t-shirt that says, "NOT CRYING, IM JUST IMAGINING WHY I MIGHT." Bottom Left: A female student, wearing a pink hoodie, is listening to the chest of the male student in the blue t-shirt using a stethoscope. Both are seated at a round table. A "Welcome All" poster with a map of the United States is behind them. Bottom Right: A close-up shot of a fingertip pulse oximeter displaying the results. The screen shows %SpO₂ 84 (Oxygen Saturation) and PRbpm 47 (Pulse Rate per minute). The device is blue and black.

Top Left: A teacher, wearing a leopard-print top, is demonstrating how to use a blood pressure cuff on a female student wearing a white t-shirt. They are seated at a table. A whiteboard behind them shows the numbers 125/80 and the phrase "the strongest whole body." Top Right: Two students are standing next to each other. A female student in a green sweater is looking down, holding a small object, while a male student in a red hoodie stands nearby, observing. Bottom Left: A female student in a pink hoodie is holding the earpieces of a stethoscope up to her ears with a focused expression. Bottom Right: A male student in a red hoodie is holding a stethoscope to his own chest, mimicking taking his vital signs, with a serious expression.