4th Graders working on making sentences using power words
1st Graders filled their buzzbead honeycomb
Our 5th and 6th Graders visited Skene Manor
4th Graders have been learning about the branches of government and made a tree to teach others about them.
The next Slate Valley Community Advisory Council meeting will be Monday, November 6th, from 5:45 - 6:45 PM in the Central Office Conference Room at FHUMHS. If you are interested in helping bridge the gap between the community and school, please join Brooke Olsen-Farrell, our district's superintendent, along with other administrative staff for an hour of conversation. All are welcome! Information and Agenda can be found at https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/page/slate-valley-community-advisory-council.
Ms. Godette's class made a barn for their cow, Tawny
Our 4th grade class attempted to replicate textures, veins, and color, using sharpies and water colors.
Our 5th and 6th grade class filled their honeycomb. They celebrated with extra recess, and a fun craft.
Our 1st graders had a zoom call with Four Pines Farm in Ohio. They learned about how to take care of a calf.
Pre K students painted wooden pumpkins
THE UPSTANDERS
THE UPSTANDERS WILL SCREEN LIVE ON
Thursday, November 16, 2023
AT FHUMHS in the gym
Pizza/childcare beginning at 5:30pm
Film starting at 6:00 p.m.
Questions & Answer Session 7:00-7:30 pm
The Upstanders Toolkit Access Link: https://cct.impactful.co/upstanders/watch.html?id=slatevalleyunified
Our Eerie Evening Trunk or Treat!
Our 2nd grade class counted beans and grouped them into 10's and 1's
Meghan Bartholomew, from Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, visited 4th, 5th & 6th grade. She presented a lesson on geological change, over time, in Vermont. The students enjoyed seeing the map she brought, and we taught about how our region has changed over the last 20,000 years.
Our 1st Graders are measuring with popsicle sticks!
Kindergartener's are ensuring Aurora will be safe and warm tonight!
One of our own was the School Superstar Spotlight yesterday morning on MyNBC5! Congratulations to Mrs. Mead!
https://www.mynbc5.com/article/school-superstar-spotlight-shannan-mead/45622887
Yesterday we held our last of this fall's Coffee & Conversations at Buxton's Store in Orwell. It was a nice turnout with about 10 community members stopping in to chat with district administrators and school board members. We will be sharing dates soon for our Listening Tours that, as in years past, will be held at the district schools during evening hours.
This week throughout Slate Valley, all of our schools took part in some experiential learning. Benson Village School’s fourth graders went to Castleton University and learned about the Hidden History Archaeology Project. Orwell Village School’s grades 4, 5, 6 traveled north to Isle La Motte and visited Goodsell Ridge Fossil Preserve. Castleton Elementary School’s 3rd graders walked along the main street of Castleton, visiting local sites connected to the traditionally read story, “The Blue Cat of Castle Town”. Fair Haven Grade School enjoyed performances by singer / songwriter Jared Campbell, who through humor and engaging music, shared messages about being a good friend, finding your passion, and making a positive impact in the world. Fair Haven Union Middle & High School’s Theatre Group invited all district elementary students to the high school to see performances of various short skits themed around fairy tales. The younger students had a wonderful time. Just a few of the great things happening in Slate Valley!
