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🗳️ Reminder: Today is Town Meeting Day! 🗳️ Make your voice heard—please get out and vote! Every vote counts! ✅

After a brief hiatus… WE’RE BACK! Restarting Meet Slate Valley Faculty & Staff Mondays with this week’s feature: Sarah Winters! Stay tuned as we once again spotlight the amazing educators and staff who make Slate Valley great! #WeAreSlateValley #MeetMondays

Students in grades K-4 explored the wonders of ancient cave art during library class as they listened to Ancestory: The Mystery and Magic of Ancient Cave Art by Hannah Salyer. The book delves into how and why early humans created artwork on caves and rocks, sparking curiosity and creativity among the young learners. Inspired by the story, students then brought history to life by crafting their own cave art using brown paper and chalk, connecting with the past through hands-on artistry.

Thank you to everyone who attended last night's Slate Valley Community Connection event! Director of Curriculum, Mr. Casey O'Meara, and his team of PBL coaches shared valuable insights on instructional strategies, academic and behavioral support systems, assessments, and college and career readiness.

Please vote on March 4th! 🗳️ Not registered? No worries, it’s not too late—and it’s easy! Register now: https://www.vote.org/register-to-vote/vermont/

Thank you to everyone who attended the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Annual Meeting last night! It was wonderful to see such strong participation from our community as we reviewed the proposed budget, and discussed important topics. For those who couldn’t join us, we encourage you to stay informed by reviewing the materials from the meeting: 📄 Presentation Link: https://5il.co/38j89 📺 Video Link: https://youtu.be/LW37JLZCxhA We appreciate the engagement and support of our community in shaping the future of Slate Valley schools. If you have any questions or would like further information, feel free to reach out or visit our website budget page: https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/o/svusd/page/budget Please Vote March 4th!

Reminder: Tonight Join us for the Slate Valley Unified USD Annual Meeting at 6:30 PM in the Fair Haven Union Middle and High School Bandroom. This meeting is in person. To attend virtually go to: https://meet.google.com/tyh-rjfi-seg Or dial: (US) +1 929-299-3807 PIN: 188 319 510# Anyone who attends virtually will be seen as a "passive participant" meaning they can ask questions and comment but cannot vote from the floor.

We hope our faculty, staff and students have enjoyed their break! Just a reminder that all Slate Valley schools resume classes on Monday, February 24th, 2025. We can't wait to see our schools buzzing with activity again! Also, Here is this week's Slate Valley Newsletter link: https://mailchi.mp/49e1050044fd/catch-up-with-slate-valley-this-weeks-highlights

Come be part of the SVUUSD Annual Meeting on Monday, February 24th, at 6:30 PM in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School band room. Take part and play a role in shaping the future! And remember to cast your vote on March 4th—every vote counts!

Join Us for a Community Connection Event! 📅 February 25, 2025 ⏰ 5:30 – 6:30 PM 📍 Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Library Engage with Director of Curriculum Casey O'Meara in a discussion on: ✅ Instructional structures & strategies ✅ Academic & behavioral support systems ✅ Assessment, Community Connections & College/Career Readiness Plus, a Parent/Guardian conversation on Title I & Act 1 Policies and Continuous Improvement Planning. Bring your questions and join the conversation!

Join us for the SVUUSD Annual Meeting on Monday, February 24th, at 6:30 PM in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School band room. Be engaged and make a difference! Then, don’t forget to vote on March 4th! Your participation matters! Watch our video at: https://youtu.be/l3ZEIN10Xnc

Due to road conditions, all Slate Valley Schools will now be closed for today, February 13th.

Today, Thursday, February 13th, all Slate Valley schools will be on a 2 hour delay.

⚾️ Tryouts are now open for the 2025 Green Mountain Elite Baseball Program!⚾️ We are thrilled to announce that tryouts for the Green Mountain Elite (GME) Baseball program are officially underway for the upcoming Baseball season. This program is open to all Slate Valley School District players and is available for all age groups. Whether you're just starting out or already have experience, the GME program is designed to help players of all skill levels grow, develop, and showcase their talent. Pursue your passion and love for the game. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of an elite baseball team!

On February 7th, a group of talented students from Slate Valley represented their individual schools and district with pride at this year’s Green Mountain District Music Festival. From early morning rehearsals to evening concerts, these dedicated musicians gave it their all. Their hard work, passion, and talent shone through in every performance! Participating students were: From FHGS - Melinda Gunn; From CES - Ember Bentley and Grant Parrott; From FHUMHS - Alaina Allard, Jeremiah Antiuk, Ollie Benson, John Crowningshield, Edie Grosshart, Shira Hertzberg, Emmet MacKay, Azalea Rehm, Emerson Robles, Libby Rockwell, Allison Rogers, Emily Williams, Abby Young, and Henry Young

From today’s Rutland Herald (February 12, 2025): A heartfelt thank you to our incredible faculty and staff—truly the Heart and Soul of Slate Valley!

FHUMS Project Build students put their craftsmanship to work! Last Tuesday, they delivered handmade lecterns to classrooms at CES and FHGS. Awesome job, everyone!

🏆🥫 Congratulations to Benson Village School for winning the District-Wide Souper Bowl Food Drive! With an incredible total of 641.40 pounds of food collected across the district, their generosity and teamwork made a big impact. As a reward, Benson students will enjoy a special visit from guest speaker Miss Lucy Cannon-Neel, who will share her Abenaki heritage. Way to go, Benson Bears! 💙 Thank you to all the families who donated for this great cause.

As part of the district food drive and in celebration of the 100th day of school last week, the Kindergarten class set a goal to collect 100 food items. They came close, gathering an impressive 78 items!

Board Meeting - February 10, 2025 You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xdo-eqfd-dvr Or dial: (US) +1 240-366-1208 PIN: 741 090 484# 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.