Join us for our next Community Advisory Council meeting on Monday, November 4th, at 5:45 PM in the central office conference room at Fair Haven Union Middle & High School. All are welcome!
Reminder: Our next FY26 Budget Forum is tomorrow night, Wednesday, October 30th, 6:30 PM at Castleton Elementary School. This forum is in person only. We hope to see you there!
Friday's Book Character Parade: Batch 2
Friday's Book Character Parade: Batch 1
Last week we celebrated Community Safety Day! Our thanks to the fire department, the police department, our EMT crew and the bus company for being here to talk about safety!
Last Friday wrapped up School Spirit Week It was match day, where you dress matched with others.
Tonight: NOTICE EARLIER TIME
Board Meeting - October 28, 2024
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 5:00 p.m. at the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Band Room.
This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xyt-anxp-upz
Or dial: (US) +1 541-626-6243 PIN: 832 739 393#
Please note: To participate in conversation virtually and/or ask a question virtually, please use the “raise hand” icon in Google Meet. Typing responses or questions in chat is not an option.
On Wednesday night, we had an incredible turnout for our Curriculum Extravaganza! It was a pleasure to share everything about our curriculum with our families and community members.
Spirit Week continued with a fun twist today for Swap Day! Students dressed up as their favorite teachers, while teachers embraced the student look, creating a playful and entertaining atmosphere.
Ms. Casella taught the 3rd graders how to make an origami dog today for swap day.
Vermont Public has created an excellent visual guide explaining how Vermont funds its schools. As the FY26 budget season approaches, this resource is perfect for understanding the process. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/C8dRaVnEb0U or scan the QR code to view it.
Hats off to a day full of style, fun, and a whole lot of personality! #spiritweek #hatday
Thanks to a federal grant, our early education students now have a new Trike Merry-Go-Round, designed to enhance their motor skills and physical development. Unveiled this week at CES, with a special shoutout to the maintenance department for their diligent installation, the new equipment has quickly become a hit with our preschoolers!
Fourth graders unleash their inner scientists! These young explorers have been delving into the world of fish and their Vermont habitats. For their project, they were tasked with creating a completely new species of fish using everyday household materials. Each student's unique creation was accompanied by a detailed report, showcasing their creativity and imagination. To wrap it up, they presented their fish to the class, sharing their innovative designs and newfound knowledge. A big thanks to Mr. Canty for leading such a fun and educational experience!
Spirit week continues! Tuesday was pajama/comfy clothes day!
Join Us for the First Budget Forum Tomorrow Night, 6:30 PM at Orwell Village School!
Can't make it? No problem! We have three more upcoming sessions, plus a virtual option (see schedule on our website). Please attend at least one – your input is essential in shaping our community’s future.
It was a red-hot day at CES! We kicked off spirit week in style. Go Cougars!
Congratulations to our Slate Valley Unified teachers who made it to the final voting round of the Best Teacher of the Lakes Region contest! A special shout-out to Ms. Aliyah Edmonds and Mrs. Tricia Doran for their fantastic achievement, securing second and third place! The Best of the Best Lakes Region contest, held annually, celebrates exceptional people, businesses and organizations, with nominees chosen and voted on by the Lakes Region community. Slate Valley was proudly represented!
Castleton Elementary School Curriculum Extravaganza!
This Wednesday, October 23rd from 5:00 - 6:30 pm.
Check out the work students are focusing on! Literacy and Math will be highlighted along with information about PBIS and Second Step!
Light refreshments will be available! Hope to see you there!
Dear Slate Valley community, please consider attending one of the Agency of Education’s Listen and Learn Tour events. Your voice is critically important.
The Vermont Agency of Education announced in a recent press release the next phase of the 2024 Listen and Learn Tour and invites the public to participate in community conversations to inform how the Agency delivers services and supports to Vermont’s education system.
These public engagement sessions will help the Agency develop its strategic plan and ensure that its work is supporting the educational priorities of communities across Vermont. Following a series of data reports and regional planning sessions with more than 250 education leaders, the Agency is eager to expand these conversations to include educators, parents, students, and community members across the state. The Agency encourages broad participation and welcomes input from all Vermonters, including students, families, and community partners - students are integral to these conversations and are encouraged to attend.
Each public engagement session will take place from 6:00 pm. to 8:00 pm at the below locations. Every session will begin with introductory information and data to support more in-depth conversations, followed by breakout sessions on topics related to student achievement and support, career and college readiness, and school budgets, among other emerging priorities. Detailed agendas will be provided on the Agency webpage closer to the events.
DATE LOCATION
October 22 Woodstock Union Middle/High School
October 23 Mount Anthony Union High School
October 23 Stowe High School
October 28 Montpelier High School
October 28 West Rutland School
October 29 Lyndon Town School
October 30 Enosburg Falls High School
November 4 Virtual Meeting (ASL interpreter available)
November 6 Virtual Meeting (ASL interpreter available
Please check the Listen and Learn webpage to see the most up to date public engagement schedules, links for virtual sessions and information on language accessibility. While not required, pre-registration is encouraged using the online registration form, Listen and Learn Registration (cognitoforms.com). Please email aoe.publicinformation@vermont.gov with questions.
