Fair Haven Grade School

Educational Insights: A Superintendent's Podcast now has 10 Episodes! Take a look by going to https://bit.ly/EdInsightsSVUUSD

Happy Administrative Assistant Day to an amazing group of people! Your dedication, organization, and hard work keeps everything in Slate Valley running smoothly. Thank you for all you do!

Attention current 6th graders! It's time to sign up for Slater Round-Up! Available this summer for all rising 7th graders. See what Middle School is all about! Fill out the form at: https://bit.ly/SlaterRoundup

Yesterday, the Fair Haven Historical Society shared wonderful information and great artifacts with our fourth graders. It was enjoyed by all!

New Episode of the Superintendent's Podcast: Discussion with Fair Haven Grade School Principal, Deborah Infurna. View at https://bit.ly/EdInFHGS Principal Infurna discusses the environment at Fair Haven Grade School, including new initiatives, challenges and future endeavors.

Tonight - April 22, 2024 Two Meetings: You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District- 1) Special Finance Committee Meeting at 5:00 p.m. in the Benson Village School Gymnasium. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: Video call link:https://meet.google.com/tns-zjsm-fjp Or dial: (US) +1 218-451-4211 PIN: 365 606 727# 2) Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Benson Village School Gymnasium. This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to: Video call link:https://meet.google.com/rkh-thjq-bwd Or dial: (US) +1 919-525-2175 PIN: 143 925 874# 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.

MEETING NOTICE Slate Valley Unified Union School District Special Finance Committee Meeting Wednesday, April 17, 2024 FHUMHS – 5:00 p.m. PARTICIPATION WILL BE IN PERSON or VIRTUALLY CONNECT BY GOING TO Video call link:https://meet.google.com/fmr-vrpv-qix Or dial: (US) +1 484-909-0301 PIN: 252 244 280#

Reminder! It's time to sign up for Slater Round-Up! Available for all rising 7th graders, (current 6th graders) See what Middle School is all about! Fill out the form at: https://bit.ly/SlaterRoundup

Message from Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell: Dear Slate Valley, We hope you're doing well. We wanted to give you an update on the school budget revote, unfortunately, it didn't pass. The vote count was 544 in favor and 947 against. We understand this news may be disappointing for some, as it is for us, considering there are factors beyond our control. Our main focus remains on providing the best education for our students while being financially responsible. We're actively seeking alternative solutions following this second budget failure. The third budget vote is likely to happen in May. We encourage open dialogue and welcome any suggestions or concerns you may have. We'll soon hold meetings to discuss the failure, gather feedback, and explore options moving forward. Your participation and engagement are vital during this process. Thank you for your ongoing support, and we're eager to work together to tackle this challenge. Sincerely, Brooke Olsen-Farrell, Superintendent

Today, Ms. McCrea's kindergarten class went to the Community Bank to learn about the job of a bank teller. Miss Bobbi was wonderful and the kids loved it.

Please VOTE Today!

Today, Mr Danyow's Kindergarten class took a walking field trip to Community Bank as part of their Community Social Studies unit. Students wrote down questions to ask the bank employees. Students expressed their "wonders" such as wondering what a bank is, what a bank does, what happens at the bank, how do you get some money, where does the money go, does everyone get a lollipop at the bank, and why do banks have that "cool tube"?

REMINDER: TONIGHT, APRIL 10, 2024 SVUUSD Revised Budget Revote Information Meeting 6:30 PM - Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Band Room Attendance can be in-person or virtual VIRTUALLY CONNECT BY GOING TO: Video call link:https://meet.google.com/isa-bvcy-yzv Or dial: (US) +1 252-662-0070 PIN: 776 860 500# TOMORROW, APRIL 11, 2024: REVISED FY25 BUDGET REVOTE

Please Vote - Thursday, April 11th - On the Ballot: REVISED PROPOSED FY25 BUDGET Please attend the Information Meeting - Wednesday, April 10th, 6:30 PM in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Band Room Attendance can be in-person or virtual. VIRTUALLY CONNECT BY GOING TO Video call link:https://meet.google.com/isa-bvcy-yzv April 11 Polling locations and times are: Town of Benson 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Benson Community Hall Town of Castleton 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Castleton Fire Station Town of Fair Haven 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM American Legion Post 49 Town of Hubbardton 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Hubbardton Town Hall Town of Orwell 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Orwell Town Clerk’s Office Town of West Haven 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM West Haven Town Hall

Some photos of Grade 3 celebrating and learning about the Solar Eclipse.

Mrs. Hart's preschool students created their own Solar Elipse artwork!

Grade 1 spent the morning learning about the Solar Eclipse and making great hats for the occasion!

Third grade learned all about the Solar Eclipse today!

Reminder: Virtual Online Parent Information Event - "After High School Opportunities for Students with Disabilities" is this Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 5:30 PM. Join by going to: https://meet.google.com/yrx-emty-vwc?authuser=0

Please Vote - Thursday, April 11th - On the Ballot: REVISED PROPOSED FY25 BUDGET Please attend the Information Meeting - Wednesday, April 10th, 6:30 PM in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Band Room Attendance can be in-person or virtual. VIRTUALLY CONNECT BY GOING TO Video call link:https://meet.google.com/isa-bvcy-yzv April 11 Polling locations and times are: Town of Benson 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Benson Community Hall Town of Castleton 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Castleton Fire Station Town of Fair Haven 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM American Legion Post 49 Town of Hubbardton 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Hubbardton Town Hall Town of Orwell 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Orwell Town Clerk’s Office Town of West Haven 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM West Haven Town Hall