Benson Village School

Did you know our librarian's dad is a rocket scientist who worked for NASA!?! How cool is THAT!?! Today, Mrs. Williams asked her father, Mr. Jon Nadler, to come in as a guest speaker. Mr. Nadler is a retired NASA scientist who spoke to students about his position at NASA and how, because of Newton's Law, rockets can leave the ground and go into space. He encouraged students to be interested in science and space and to follow their dreams. Our students were engaged, and thoroughly enjoyed the presentation. Thank you, Mr. Nadler!

REMINDER: TONIGHT, APRIL 10, 2024 SVUUSD Revised Budget Revote Information Meeting 6:30 PM - Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Band Room Attendance can be in-person or virtual VIRTUALLY CONNECT BY GOING TO: Video call link:https://meet.google.com/isa-bvcy-yzv Or dial: (US) +1 252-662-0070 PIN: 776 860 500# TOMORROW, APRIL 11, 2024: REVISED FY25 BUDGET REVOTE

Kinders watched a mystery science lesson-Why does it get dark during an eclipse?, and they tested eclipse viewers

Just in case you didn't see it yesterday. Here are some beautiful renditions of the eclipse.

Please Vote - Thursday, April 11th - On the Ballot: REVISED PROPOSED FY25 BUDGET Please attend the Information Meeting - Wednesday, April 10th, 6:30 PM in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Band Room Attendance can be in-person or virtual. VIRTUALLY CONNECT BY GOING TO Video call link:https://meet.google.com/isa-bvcy-yzv April 11 Polling locations and times are: Town of Benson 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Benson Community Hall Town of Castleton 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Castleton Fire Station Town of Fair Haven 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM American Legion Post 49 Town of Hubbardton 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Hubbardton Town Hall Town of Orwell 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Orwell Town Clerk’s Office Town of West Haven 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM West Haven Town Hall

Reminder: Virtual Online Parent Information Event - "After High School Opportunities for Students with Disabilities" is this Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 5:30 PM. Join by going to: https://meet.google.com/yrx-emty-vwc?authuser=0

Please Vote - Thursday, April 11th - On the Ballot: REVISED PROPOSED FY25 BUDGET Please attend the Information Meeting - Wednesday, April 10th, 6:30 PM in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Band Room Attendance can be in-person or virtual. VIRTUALLY CONNECT BY GOING TO Video call link:https://meet.google.com/isa-bvcy-yzv April 11 Polling locations and times are: Town of Benson 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Benson Community Hall Town of Castleton 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Castleton Fire Station Town of Fair Haven 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM American Legion Post 49 Town of Hubbardton 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Hubbardton Town Hall Town of Orwell 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Orwell Town Clerk’s Office Town of West Haven 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM West Haven Town Hall

Reminder: Monday, April 8, 2024 is an EARLY RELEASE for all Slate Valley schools!

NOTICE: Benson Village School will be CLOSED tomorrow, Friday, April 5th, due to electrical issues caused by a power surge.

Slate Valley Unified USD Feature in Wednesday's Rutland Herald

Slate Valley Unified USD Feature in Wednesday's Rutland Herald

Today, Thursday, April 4th, all Slate Valley Schools will be closed due to the weather.

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 9, 2024 and join us for another Parent Information Event called: After High School Opportunities for Students with Disabilities This event is Virtual Online Only, Join by going to: https://meet.google.com/yrx-emty-vwc?authuser=0

Good Afternoon, While conditions are improving at Fair Union Middle/High School they have not improved to the level they need to resume occupancy of the building. As a result FHUMHS will be closed through Friday, April 5th. Please be assured we are working as quickly and carefully to address the situation at Fair Haven Union Middle & High School (FHUMHS). We are working closely with experts in the field and state officials. Safety is our number one priority. Remote days are not an option; those went away after the pandemic. Additionally, we still do not have access to the building to get student or staff materials. A lot of the legal flexibility to educate students went away after the pandemic. 51% of our students must physically be in the school building per the law for it to count as a school day. For those who are interested the legal citation is: 16 V.S.A. 1071(a)(1) “For purposes of this section, a majority of students enrolled in a school must be recorded on the school roll as in attendance on any day counted as a student attendance day.” That requirement has not been expanded to include all-school attendance through remote means. I am requesting a waiver for the missed days from the Agency of Education. The state requires students in attendance for 175 days. With the cancellation of school this week it brings our total to 174 student days. We are optimistic that the situation will continue to improve over the next couple of days. If the situation persists into next week we will reassess our plan which would likely add days to the end of the school year. Again, I will keep you updated as I have more information. Thank you for your patience, understanding and flexibility in this matter. As with the previous days, the Stafford Bus will run as scheduled. Sincerely, Brooke Olsen-Farrell

4th Graders learned how to use pattern blocks to measure interior angles of polygons.

BVS troop #63444 visited a local Maple Sugar house to learn all the tips of Maple syrup.

Happy Instructional Assistant's Day! Today, and everyday, the Slate Valley community is grateful for your contributions to our district! The connections you create while helping our students learn is invalualbe. Your patience promotes progress, you enable confidence and coordinate the chaos around our students to facilitate success. You are most definitely our behind the scene superheros! Thank you!

Costumes and crafts by the BVS Theater Club

NOTICE: Good Morning, I know this is a difficult situation for all involved. Please be assured we are working as quickly and carefully to address the situation at Fair Haven Union Middle & High School (FHUMHS). School at FHUMHS will be closed again on Wednesday, April 3rd. Right now it is day to day as we need to ensure air quality has returned to the appropriate level throughout the building. Safety is our number one priority. Remote days are not an option; those went away after the pandemic. Additionally, we still do not have access to the building to get student or staff materials. A lot of the legal flexibility that was available to schools during COVID no longer exists. I am requesting a waiver for the missed days from the Agency of Education. The state requires students in attendance for 175 days. In Slate Valley, we have students in attendance for 180 days per our policies and contractual agreements. Therefore, we do have some wiggle room if we are granted the waiver. Again, I will keep you updated as I have more information. Thank you for your patience, understanding and flexibility in this matter. As with the previous days, the Stafford Bus will run as scheduled. Sincerely, Brooke Olsen-Farrell

UPDATE & IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Due to the continued situation at the Fair Haven Union Middle and High School, the building will remain closed for tomorrow, Tuesday, April 2nd. Therefore there will be no school tomorrow for the Middle and High School. PLEASE NOTE: STAFFORD BUSSES WILL RUN AS SCHEDULED We have experts on the scene, and will provide updates as we receive them. Again, the building will remain closed to everyone at this time.