Benson Village School

Date and time change for the Quarter-final game at FHUHS: #3 FHUHS vs. #6 Mt Abraham - Varsity Girls Basketball Saturday, February 26, 2022 --- 2pm Tip-Off 12:00 -- Trainer on site 12:40 -- Mt Abe Shoot Around 1:00 -- FHUHS Shoot Around 1:15 -- Ticket Sales 1:30 -- Gym Doors Open 1:30 -- 15 Minute Warm up Begins 1:55 -- Announcement and Introductions 2:00 -- Tip-Off Please come support our Slater Ladies Basketball Team!

February 24, 2022 Dear Slate Valley Families and Staff, I hope you all are having a wonderful break. As you know, last week I communicated that we will be moving to a mask-optional system on March 7th. For some, the lifting of pandemic restrictions has been an anxious process depending on their personal situation. As we move into a state of personal responsibility I ask that we respect the choices of others. Some staff, students and community members will continue to choose to wear masks, and that is their choice. As of March 1st, all other restrictions that still may be in place in some schools should be coming to an end. Schools need to develop protocols for students eating in the cafeteria/ recess, we are allowing time for this to take place. However, all are expected to operate as close to a pre-pandemic normal as possible by the 1st. Again, I ask for everyone’s patience with this and if you have a question, please ask. Additionally, as a reminder the mask mandate for transportation is still in effect. Due to federal regulations (https://bit.ly/3HgXUnW), masks will still be required on school buses. We still have many COVID testing supplies. If you need any please reach out to the school. To effectively reduce your chances of contracting COVID consider the following: · Make sure you/your child is washing their hands (https://bit.ly/3IjWpa6). · Keep your child home if they are sick. · Call your primary care provider if you or your child has symptoms of COVID-19 (https://bit.ly/352Uk3T). Thank you for your patience and continued support. Brooke Olsen-Farrell, Superintendent

Public Schools Week is February 21-25 Public Schools Week is an annual celebration that brings together school leaders, educators, parents, and community leaders to recognize the importance of our nation’s public schools. The weeklong celebration features free online webinars and other resources that examine best practices and effective strategies to take action during these challenging times. Visit http://www.publicschoolproud.org to learn more.

Slate Valley is hiring! Here are a few of our employment opportunities. For a complete list, please visit: https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/page/employment-opportunities Student Support Coach Anticipated Vacancy 2022-2023 Student Support Coach needed at Fair Haven Middle & High Schools to help manage the In-School Restoration room. For more information, please contact Ben Worthing, Principal at bworthing@svuvt.org 802-265-4966. All applicants must apply on www.SchoolSpring.com. The above position will remain open until filled. EOE Fair Haven Union High School Coaching Vacancy - Spring 2022 JV Baseball Coach Fair Haven Union High School is looking for an experienced, dynamic coach for our JV Baseball program starting Spring of 2022. For additional information, contact Kimberly Alexander, Athletic Director at 802-265-4966 or kalexander@svuvt.org All applicants must apply on www.schoolspring.com Position will remain open until filled. EOE Middle School Coaching Vacancies 2022-2023 SV is looking for experienced coaches to work with our athletes - 7th & 8th Grade Softball – Head Coach - 6th-8th Grade Track and Field – Head Coach For Additional information, contact Kim Alexander, Athletic Director at 802-265-4966 or kalexander@svuvt.org. All applicants must apply on SchoolSpring.com. Position will remain open until filled. EOE

The Boys & Girls Club of Rutland County is seeking Jr. Staff Youth Development Professionals. Please see the flyer for details.

Fun measuring and building with Linker cubes.

D-II | GIRLS BASKETBALL | FIRST ROUND PLAYOFFS #14 Lamoille at #3 FHUHS February 22, 2022 7:00pm

Happy Winter Break! 2/21-2/25

Dear Slate Valley Community, As a result of significant ice on roads and dropping temperatures, all Slate Valley schools will be closed today, Friday, February 18. This includes Benson Village School, Castleton Elementary School, Castleton Village School, Fair Haven Grade School, Fair Haven Union High School, and Orwell Village School. Thank you, and be safe. Casey O’Meara

Student/Teacher Swap Day!

Flannel Day at BVS!

***Updated with the location.*** This Sunday at Ice House Bar and Grill. All proceeds benefit the CVS 8th-Grade trip to Boston. Thanks to Ice House Bar and Grill for hosting this event and donating the food!

Ethan Atwood, Director of Operations with Rocksport Climbing Center, visited yesterday to present to 3rd-6th graders!!!! All sort of critical problem solving skills were introduced and practiced!!

Grade 1 writing and sharing!

We celebrated National School Counselors Day with BVS counselor extraordinaire, Laura Budde

Happy National School Resource Officer Day to our wonderful SROs!

Dear Slate Valley Families, Please read the following update on COVID-19 masking requirements from Superintendent Olsen-Farrell here: https://5il.co/15pyi. Also, please note: COVID Test kits are available to all families/staff prior to February break. Please let your school nurse know if you are interested in a testing kit.

Parenting Workshop Series Join us virtually as we explore parenting, build connections with other parents and explore the 5 protective factors of parenting. See the flyer for details.

Tonight - February 14, 2022 You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fair Haven Union High School Library. This meeting will be in person or virtually connect by going to https://meet.google.com/gqr-vjrz-kib or join by phone (US) +1 415-534-8087 PIN: 961 775 807#. Tonight’s Agenda: https://5il.co/15gkn Previous Meeting Minutes: https://5il.co/14rys Next Board Meeting: March 14, 2022 - 6:30 p.m. at FHUHS

2022 SLATERS BASKETBALL - PLAYDOWN AND SEMI-FINAL ADMISSION PRICES: -Adults  $6.00 -Sr. Citizens  $5.00 -Students  $5.00 SEASON PASSES TO NOT APPLY FOR THESE GAMES Dates of Games will be posted soon! Come support your Fair Haven Slaters!  Go Slaters!