Thank you to Dalton Bowen for reading to the BVS 1st and 2nd graders!
It's time to celebrate our wonderful retirees! We'd like to start by congratulating one of our high school math teachers, Toni Christensen, on her retirement. Ms. Christensen retires with a total of 23 years of teaching experience. We appreciate you and wish you the best!
The 4th and 5th graders read their stories about endangered species to 3rd grade today! We have some budding authors among us!
Where are they now Wednesday? Featuring Kristin Hubert
FHUHS Class of 1996 alumna Kristin Hubert has come full circle in her academic career. She began as a humble kindergarten student and became a superintendent of her own school district -- all while staying in Vermont.
Kristin’s education started in Castleton, where she attended Castleton Elementary School and Castleton Village School before entering Fair Haven Union High School. She credits several K-12 teachers and administrators for igniting her passion for education. “It is extremely difficult to pick just one, as I loved many, from kindergarten teacher Mrs. Stiles to high school science teacher Mrs. Peltier.” She added, “I also must give a nod to the best choral music director ever, Fran LaPlaca!”
While at Fair Haven Union High School, Kristin was a three-sport athlete, playing varsity soccer, basketball, and softball each year. She also participated in French Club and community service groups.
Kristin attended the University of Vermont where she double-majored in Elementary Education and English. She went on to earn her Master’s in School Leadership from Castleton University and a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from Northeastern University. Kristin began her career as an elementary and middle school teacher at Fair Haven Grade School. She then became Rutland City’s elementary school principal for a few years before moving into a central office position at Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union (RNESU) as their curriculum director. Kristin currently serves as the Superintendent of Schools at RNESU in Brandon, Vermont.
She is married to a fellow Slater, John-Henry, and has two daughters, Makenna and Addison. Kristin enjoys spending the weekends at her house on Lake Bomoseen, but is often on the go, traveling around New England to watch her daughters’ athletic events.
When asked if she had any words of encouragement for our current Slaters, Kristin said, “The great thing about school, and learning as a whole, is that it is yours. No one can take it away from you. So find what you love and forge a path forward, even if it isn't a traditional path or what others may want for you.” She continued, quoting Malcolm X, “‘Education is your passport towards the future. Tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.’ You’ve got this; Slaters are unstoppable!”
Thank you, Kristin, for your commitment to education, your schools, and your students. Slater Nation is extremely proud of your accomplishments and appreciates you sharing your story!
1st -2nd-grade mapping skills!
New kind of scoops!
Tonight - June 12, 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: https://meet.google.com/yah-rhoo-man
Or dial: (US) +1 515-244-3481 PIN: 721 667 803#
4th, 5th, and 6th graders made models of the eye to learn why some people have blurry vision and why our pupils dilate when we are in the dark.
Good Morning Slate Valley Families,
As you all know we take any safety concern seriously. We are aware of conversations circulating on social media and throughout our communities regarding youth behavior; specifically in Poultney and Fair Haven. Law enforcement is looking into any concerns that come to their attention and are stepping up their presence in the area. We are not aware of any threats to our schools in Slate Valley.
As always if you hear, see, or know of something please say something. You can always submit a tip anonymously:
Go to www.SAFE4VT.org and click submit a tip, then fill out the form with your information.
Dial 844-SAFE4VT (723-3488) and speak with a call-taker.
Send a text to 274637, type in keyword SAFE4VT and then your tip.
Best,
Brooke Olsen-Farrell
Superintendent
The FHUHS Band visit to BVS was a hit!!!
Today our district 6th graders visitied Fair Haven Union Middle School for step up day. The students had a tour of the building and met next year's teachers.
Meet Slate Valley Faculty & Staff Monday:
Featuring Carrieann Wolcott
Registration for 2023-2024 Athletics is Open! Go to: FORMRELEAF.COM
Also, mark your calendar! The 2023-24 Athletic School Opener is Wednesday, August 30th at the Fair Haven Union High School Gym at 5:30 pm. This is for all athletes grades 5-12.
Our next Community Advisory Council meeting will be Monday, June 5th, from 5:45 - 6:45 PM in the FHUMHS library. If you are interested in helping to bridge the gap between the community and school, please join us.
Info. and Agenda: https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/article/1053922
Reminder for all incoming 7th grade students: Sign up forms for the Middle School Transition Camp were sent home with students on Tuesday, May 30th. Students can hand in their form by June 2nd, OR bring it with them on June 5th for their Step-Up Day. We apologize for the confusion and hope this provides clarity. Please email Helen Alexander at halexander@svuvt.org or Andrew Levesque at alevesque@svuvt.org with any questions.
We planted grass seed today and we will give it a haircut once it grows!
A beautiful PE day at Pine Hill Park. Toads, newts, wild carrots, birdsong, sunshine, hiking, wildflowers, being with classmates and teachers, enjoying exercise and fresh air!
Amazing acrostic poetry by the older 🐻s!
Reminder: The last student day for all Slate Valley Schools is Tuesday, June 20th with an early dismissal.
Washing out tie-dye from 3rd grade PBIS celebration!
