
BVS Bears hard at work.




Dear Slate Valley Families,
We again thank you for your patience and understanding as we all contend with the ever changing guidance. This is happening nationwide in regards to the Return-to-Play Protocol. While it is still recommended, we no longer require the medical clearance form for your child to return to physical activity including sports, PE, and recess. We encourage you to communicate with your child’s physician after their covid diagnosis, but they will no longer be excluded from physical activity. Please let us know if your child has restrictions following their covid illness, but otherwise they will be able to participate fully in all physical activity. Again, we apologize for this change and please contact your school nurse with any questions.
Sincerely,
Brooke Olsen-Farrell,
Superintendent

Kinders making predictions!




Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. If you are interested, you can visit https://www.covidtests.gov/ for more information and to sign up.

K/1st/2nd students finished traveling around the world studying holidays and traditions of other cultures and how they compare to holidays or traditions we may celebrate. Their suitcase is full of souvenirs from their travel!




Beautiful sunrise photo of BVS by Makayla Ackert, K-2 teacher.


Join us later this afternoon either in-person or online over on our YouTube channel, https://bit.ly/3tthLgn, as the CES/CVS/OVS 5/6 basketball teams take on FHGS/BVS. The girls game tips off at 4:30 and will be followed by the boys game at 5:30.

The Arcade! STEAM applications with fun thrown in. Thanks to Mrs. Parrott and the upper grades.





Starbase day #1 ...rocket building!





Dear Slate Valley Families,
Please read the following letter from Superintendent Olsen-Farrell regarding the new COVID guidance for schools: https://5il.co/14a4u

More Arcade photos! Outstanding collaboration with Mrs. Parrott and the 3rd- 6th grade students in STEAM.





It's happening! ARCADE Day at BVS! Way to go 3rd - 6th grade students! Building functional arcade games for the younger grades. What an incredible job Mrs. Parrott does with STEAM class here at BVS!





Our wonderful SLP, Mrs. McKee and friend.


Later this afternoon we have a basketball doubleheader on the schedule as the FHGS/BVS Grade 5/6 basketball teams take to the court against West Rutland. At 4:00 pm the FHGS/BVS Grade 5/6 Girls team tips off and they will be followed by the Boys team at 5:15 pm. Whether you're able to attend in-person at FHGS or virtually over on our YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/c/FHGSAthletics, we look forward to seeing you there!

Dear Slate Valley Families,
This is a message to let you know that the State has discontinued Surveillance Testing effective immediately. Therefore, there will be no Surveillance Testing tomorrow. Please stay tuned. I will be putting out our plan later this week to transition to the new Guidance on COVID Management.
Thank you,
Brooke Olsen-Farrell,
Superintendent

2nd grade using open number lines to make equal jumps to a set number!




Dear Slate Valley Community,
We plan to be open tomorrow (January 11th) and following our regular schedule. Thank you for your patience and continued cooperation.
Regards,
Brooke Olsen-Farrell,
Superintendent

Tonight - January 10, 2022
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the FHUHS Library. This meeting will be in person or you may virtually connect by going to https://meet.google.com/udp-oixw-oyn or join by phone (US) +1 219-250-4559 PIN: 684 979 835#
Tonight’s Agenda: https://5il.co/13wd1
Previous Meeting Minutes: https://5il.co/13hzm
Next Board Meeting: January 24, 2022, 6:30 p.m. at Benson Village School


Good Afternoon,
All Slate Valley Schools will be closed tomorrow January 10th due to the number of COVID cases, staffing shortages and not having enough testing supplies. I will update you tomorrow afternoon on the status for Tuesday. We appreciate you patience and cooperation. Please stay well!
Thank you,
Brooke Olsen-Farrell,
Superintendent

There will be a drive-up Covid-19 vaccination clinic (no appointment necessary) on Saturday, January 8th from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Fair Haven Union High School parking lot. Pfizer for 12+ for first and second doses (and 12+ are eligible for boosters) and Moderna for 18+ will be available at the clinic. You do not need to live in the Slate Valley School District.
Note: You have to meet the current eligibility requirements to receive the vaccine/booster. We are currently working to organize an evening clinic for the following week. More details will be shared as they become available.