Kindergarten recess!
Chief Mantello came to CES to teach and review with Miss Burke's second-grade class about how to be prepared for ALICE. Everyone earned a sticker for their hard work!
Good afternoon, here is the updated travel map for this week: https://accd.vermont.gov/covid-19/restart/cross-state-travel
Please note Washington County, NY is green again. However, many more counties adjacent to Vermont are now yellow and red.
Reminder, the FHUHS REAL Class's Care Package Donation Drive runs through Friday, October 23rd. For more information: https://www.smore.com/qumzr
Ms. Robertson's 4th grade, read "How to Read a Book" by author/illustrator Melissa Sweet. This book was one of our CLIF Momentum Grant gifts this year. The students created posters that were inspired by the illustration of the girl with the butterflies on page 6.
Open House! Castleton Elementary School's Virtual Open House will be on Wednesday, October 28th. We will have videos from all professional staff talking about the 2020-21 school year. All professional staff will be available for virtual meetings from 6 - 7 p.m. Feel free to contact staff directly if you'd like to meet.
Tennis, anyone?
Cross-state Travel Update - The cross-state travel map has been updated by the State of Vermont: https://accd.vermont.gov/covid-19/restart/cross-state-travel. Please be aware that Washington County, NY is now yellow again as are many other border counties.
The FHUHS REAL Class is holding a Care Package Donation Drive from October 12 through 23. Please visit: https://www.smore.com/qumzr for more information.
Reminder! Tonight (October 12, 2020)
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board meeting.
Fair Haven Union High School, 6:30 p.m.
Participation will be in person or virtually connect by going to http://meet.google.com/grn-jxau-emp or by calling (US) +1 225-414-2284 PIN: 456 101 981#
Tonight’s Agenda: https://5il.co/lvat
Previous Meeting Minutes: https://5il.co/lmhb
Upcoming Meetings:
November 9, 2020 - SV Board meeting, 6:30 p.m. (FHUHS)
November 9, 2020 - SV Finance Meeting, 5:30 p.m. (FHUHS)
FHUHS REAL Class Sponsors a Care Package Donation Drive
Oct. 12th-Oct. 23rd
It is our goal to collect items to make over 50 care packages that can be given to homeless youth and families in need within our community.
Please Help us make this possible by donating the following foods and items:
Pop Top Canned Food
Packaged Crackers or Trail Mix
Youth or Adult Socks
Winter Hats
Soap
Mini Shampoo
Hand Lotion
Hand Warmers
All Donations can be dropped off at local drop boxes out front of FHUHS, Fair Haven Grade School, Castleton Village School or Benson Village School.
If you would like to make a donation but can’t make it to one of our drop boxes please feel free to contact Nicole Rice, nrice@svuvt.org for pick up.
Dear Slate Valley Families,
We are very fortunate to be entering the 6th week of in-person learning in Slate Valley. Our district had one of the most aggressive plans for the return to school for our students in the state and to date it has been very successful. However, we are still in the midst of a pandemic and we all need to do our part. We do not want to find ourselves in a situation where we have to move to remote learning as we strongly believe that it is not what is best for our students.
As Halloween approaches we are hearing of different events that are being held in the communities of Slate Valley. We continue to remind everyone to take the health guidelines into consideration when planning activities. We know this is a difficult time for us all and especially our children. The CDC has released guidance (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html#halloween) on low, moderate, and high risk activities for celebration. We want all of our children to have fun and also remain safe and healthy. We truly care about the health and well-being of all of our Slate Valley Community.
Be well,
Brooke Farrell
Superintendent
Substitute Teachers
2020-2021 Vacancies
Slate Valley Unified Union School District is seeking Substitute Teachers for the 2020-2021 school year for an hourly rate of $15.00. All applicants must apply on https://www.schoolspring.com/.
Position will remain open until filled.
EOE
Cross-state Travel Update - Please view the updated cross-state travel map: https://accd.vermont.gov/covid-19/restart/cross-state-travel. Washington and Essex Counties in NY are now green, so you can travel to those counties this weekend. Warren and Saratoga Counties (NY) remain on the quarantine list though. Also, while there are no travel restrictions within the state of Vermont, Addison, Bennington and Grand Isle Counties have a large increase in infection rates.
We invite you to view our virtual October Assembly: http://www.shorturl.at/fjB06
The Boys & Girls Club of Rutland County announces the grand opening of a new Club right here in Castleton elementary.
Starting Monday, October 19th, we will open every day after school until 5:30. What does the Club offer your child? We help with homework and partner with teachers to make sure all of our members achieve academic success. We serve a nutritious snack daily, as well as a dinner. But most of all we provide fun, engaging activities to complement the school day.
Call the Club to register or to get information on fees: 802-747-4944. Or just stop by the school office to get an application, then turn it in to Club. We can’t wait to see you on the 19th!
Dear Slate Valley Families,
The Cross-State Travel map changed again today and many of the NY counties that border Vermont now require a 14 day quarantine if you travel there for non-essential activity. This includes Washington, Essex, Warren and Saratoga Counties.
Please know that as a school district we are required to enforce these rules by the Department of Health. This means that if your child travels to any of these areas for non-essential activities such as but not limited to apple picking, dance lessons, sports, funerals, etc they will be required to quarantine and will not be allowed to attend school in person.
If you have a question regarding this please call the Vermont Department of Health or visit the website https://accd.vermont.gov/covid-19/restart/cross-state-travel.
At CES, we simply have a beautiful place to learn!
Reminder! Tonight (September 28, 2020)
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board meeting.
Fair Haven Union High School, 6:30 p.m.
Participation will be in person or virtually connect by going to http://meet.google.com/pgv-bvyg-sux or by calling (US)+1 541-897-2511 PIN: 644 673 160#
Tonight’s Agenda: https://5il.co/lc2h
Previous Meeting Minutes: https://5il.co/l20l
Upcoming Meetings:
October 12, 2020 - SV Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. (FHUHS)
October 12, 2020 - SV Finance Meeting, 5:30 p.m. (FHUHS)
November 9, 2020 - SV Board meeting, 6:30 p.m. (FHUHS)
November 9, 2020 - SV Finance Meeting, 5:30 p.m. (FHUHS)
Students in second grade at CES have created daisies to match those in the poem September. The poem was found in the CLIF Momentum Grant book, Every Month is a New Year by Marilyn Singer.
