Tonight - March 11, 2024
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Library. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xau-equi-ako Or dial: (US) +1 484-424-5323 PIN: 683 665 442#
Reminder: Tomorrow night, March 12th, is the first of two parent information nights. Hope to see you there! You can join by going to: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvcuGorzMiEtVRUZIiGrqd2Sd8UdoeXDNc
Today in Ms. Redding's second grade class, students brought nature and math together by creating groups of 3s out of items found outdoors. They created addition and multiplication sentences to match what they found! They had an absolute blast!
4th grade is reporting out on their Vermont Critters. They know all about the diet, habitat, physical characteristics, and importance of these animals in our local environment. The Critter project is one of Mr. Canty's special assignments taken from the science program Project Wild.
Mrs. Winrich's first graders love reading with their sixth grade class buddies from Mrs. Desantis's class.
Message from Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell:
Dear Slate Valley,
I hope this message finds you well. We want to take a moment to update you on the recent school budget vote that, unfortunately, did not pass. The vote was 1004 yes and 1468 no. The article transferring money to a reserve account was successful. We understand that this news may be disappointing for some of you, as it is for us.
The proposed budget aimed to address critical needs and enhance the overall educational experience for our students. We appreciate the thoughtful consideration that went into the decision-making process by those who participated in the vote. While the outcome was not what we had hoped for, we respect and acknowledge the democratic nature of our community.
Our top priority remains providing the best possible education for our students, and we will continue to work diligently to find alternative solutions in light of the budget failure. This setback challenges us to reassess our priorities and explore creative ways to meet the needs of our students within the financial constraints we face.
We encourage open dialogue and welcome any suggestions or concerns you may have. Your input is invaluable, and we believe that together, as a united community, we can navigate through these challenges and find solutions that benefit our students and the entire school community.
In the coming weeks, we will hold board meetings to discuss the budget failure, gather feedback, and explore potential options moving forward. Your participation and engagement are crucial during this process, and we encourage you to attend these meetings to share your thoughts and ideas.
We remain committed to transparency and collaboration as we work towards a shared goal of providing an exceptional education for our students. Thank you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to working together to overcome this challenge.
Sincerely,
Brooke Olsen-Farrell
New Superintendent's Podcast: First of our School Series - Discussion with FHUMHS Co-Principal Mr. Ben Worthing. View at https://youtu.be/uBnf-6Q4PsA
It's Town Meeting Day! Please exercise your right to VOTE!
Polling Places and Hours:
Benson: 10 am - 7 pm, Benson Community Hall
Castleton: 8 am - 7 pm, Castleton Fire Station
Fair Haven: 10 am - 7 pm, American Legion Post #49
Hubbardton: 10 am - 7 pm, Hubbardton Town Hall
Orwell: 10 am - 7 pm, Orwell Town Hall
West Haven: 10 am - 7 pm, Buckley Memorial Community Hall
The FHU Music and Art programs are happy to announce our first B.E.A.T night happening this Thursday, March 7th, from 7 PM to 9 PM.
This event will include:
Baked Goods &Beverages
Entertainment (mini games with prizes)
Art sale and gallery
and Music performed by FHU students!
Come and enjoy some family time, connect with the community, have some great food, play some games, see some art, and listen to wonderful music! It is a fun night out for all ages!
FREE to enter- donations are appreciated!
Mark your calendar and join us for one, or both, of these parent information nights.
Available for every student, every morning!
Available to every student, every morning!
NOTICE: BUS ROUTE CHANGE - SEASONAL MAIN ROAD PICK UP ONLY effective Monday, MARCH 4, 2024.
Your Vote is Your Voice! Exercise it this Tuesday, March 5th!
It was wear green day to commemorate the classic "Green Eggs and Ham"!
This morning, Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell visited CES, and took some great photos of student work on display, and some in progress. We wanted to share them with you.
Grade 2 students have been learning about the oceans. Today they explored the ocean deep, using the virtual reality goggles with tech integrationist, Mr. Ken White, and viewed the various animals and plants living underwater .
Spirit Week celebrating Dr. Seuss continues! Yesterday, fourth graders in Mrs. Ray’s class read various Dr. Seuss books with Mrs. Simpson’s 5th graders. Who wouldn't enjoy spending time reading great books with friends!?!
Save the Date: Continuous Improvement Plan Parent/School Compact Meeting
Monday, March 25th from 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Castleton Elementary School
Please RSVP to the school (802-468-5624) by March 21st
if you will be attending this meeting.
