Reminder: This coming Thursday - Slate Valley athletics will be holding a fall informational meeting for athletes and families of grades 5 & 6 on August 29th at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be at Fair Haven Union Middle & High School. We anticipate holding it in the gymnasium. Students signed up to participate in soccer or cross country, or others looking to learn more about other sports being offered at the high school level and how they might be able to get involved should attend this meeting. Teams will begin practices on Tuesday September 3rd.
During Friday's Inservice, Mascot Madness came back with a roar! CES's team, led by the mighty Carl the Cougar, claimed victory in the opening round. Can anyone dethrone the reigning champs?
A big congratulations to the Slate Valley faculty and staff members who received awards at our opening day inservice on Friday! Your hard work and dedication to our students are truly inspiring. We're so lucky to have you on the team! (Batch 2)
A big congratulations to the Slate Valley faculty and staff members who received awards at our opening day inservice on Friday! Your hard work and dedication to our students are truly inspiring. We're so lucky to have you on the team! (Batch 1)
Drumroll, please! For the past seven weeks, our amazing faculty and staff have shared some summer adventures. Get ready for a whirlwind tour of their fun-filled submissions! View the video at: https://youtube.com/shorts/zUIYbrWVdbM?feature=share
Slate Valley Summer Happenings: Join us in congratulating FHUHS guidance counselor Mr. David Gale on the birth of his fourth child! Baby boy Jameson Michael Spaulding Gale was
born on August 9th, and is doing great!
Slate Valley Summer Happenings: FHUHS social studies teacher Mrs. Julia Adams has been showing her three year old horse Billy, for the first time, under saddle this summer. Billy is just starting his riding career. Her mother, Sherrie and daughter, Ellie attend each show, sharing great experiences and making tons of memories. Mrs. Adams is training Billy to be shared with Ellie when she’s big enough.
Next week, please join Casey O'Meara, Slate Valley's Director of Curriculum, Slate Valley Interventionists and Coaches, and Principal Deborah Infurna for an informational meeting on leveraging Title I Schoolwide Programs to Address Barriers to Academic Success on August 27, 2024 4:00 pm at Fair Haven Grade School. The meeting can also be accessed using the following Google Meet link, meet.google.com/xxa-vdnw-cyz.You may view the slides (with a survey at the end) from the presentation here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YT199Tzt3lXdmpfQzQgpf2hjjiES3f4Vh5qdoEcyZrA/edit#slide=id.p1
We look forward to seeing you!
Slate Valley Summer Happenings: Submitted by FHUMS Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Haley. "The middle school summer mailing went to the post office Friday afternoon, 8/9. The mailing includes summer letters from the superintendent and middle school principal, Ms. Paquette, emergency cards and sign off sheets to be returned to the middle school office, nurse paperwork, school calendars, supply lists and more! For anyone who didn’t receive a packet in the mail, more will be available at open house on August 26th, or email Ms. Paquette at jpaquette@svuvt.org."
Board Meeting - August 19, 2024
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Fair Haven Grade School.
This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/fod-mfwj-whq
Or dial: (US) +1 812-777-8480 PIN: 216 292 225#
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.
Slate Valley Summer Happenings: Welcome Back Class of 1971! Our District Curriculum Coordinator, Mr. O'Meara, welcomed members of the FHUHS Class of '71 back to their old
stomping grounds and gave them a building tour. The alumni acknowledged that so much
had changed, but their bond hadn't.
Mr. Merolle’s son, Luca, is Bee-coming a honey hunter! He joined his dad last week to harvest nature’s candy from the hives on the FHUMHS’s campus. Thank you Mr. Merolle for demonstrating this process from flower to jar!
Slate Valley Summer Happenings: Castleton Elementary School's 2/3 Looping Teacher, Mrs. Gorruso is shining in her new role as Robby’s mom! Baby Gorruso is soaking up all the love and attention this summer as his mother and father enjoy every precious moment.
Slate Valley Summer Happenings: History Comes Alive!
FHUHS Social Studies teacher, Mrs. Beth Nicholson, and her son, Brodie, have been exploring our local Revolutionary War sites this summer. Brodie's passion for the era ignited as they immersed themselves in the history of Fort Ticonderoga, the thrilling Hubbardton battle reenactment, and the strategic location of Mount Independence.
Slate Valley Summer Happenings: Submitted by FHUMHS Special Education Teacher, Jennifer Westebbe. “This summer I discovered an amazing Instagram account dedicated to disability awareness! Plus I have been diving deep into this topic by reading two newly discovered books. I also chased a sunrise on the Maine coast and indulged in fresh seafood. To brighten up my weeks, I joined Blume Vermont, a community supported agricultural market to receive 15 weeks of gorgeous, locally-grown flowers! Supporting women-owned businesses and filling my home with beauty—it's a win-win!”
Slate Valley Summer Happenings: The individual responsible for the meticulous care of the flower pots near the FHUMHS side entrance has been identified. Ms. Janna Webb was captured on camera performing this kind act daily during her walks. We extend our sincere gratitude for her dedication to our campus environment.
Slate Valley athletics will be holding a fall informational meeting for athletes and families of grades 5 & 6 on Thursday, August 29th at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be at Fair Haven Union Middle & High School. We anticipate holding it in the gymnasium. Students signed up to participate in soccer or cross country, or others looking to learn more about other sports being offered at the high school level and how they might be able to get involved should attend this meeting. Teams will begin practices on Tuesday September 3rd.
Slate Valley Summer Happenings: Congratulations to SVUUSD’s psychologist, Ms. Allison Cosey and FHUMS’s science teacher, Mr. Will DiFrancesco on their recent marriage! The Slate Valley newlyweds embarked on a grand European adventure, beginning in Paris just before the Olympic Games. Their exciting escapade continued through Munich, Germany, Salzburg, Austria, and concluded in the enchanting landscapes of Italy!
Slate Valley Summer Happenings: FHUMHS Instructional Assistant, Ms. Robin Sheldrick, traveled to various states during her Civil War themed vacation. She went to Harper's Ferry in West Virginia, Antietam in Maryland and Gettysburg in Pennsylvania. Ms. Sheldrick commented, "There's so much history in a very small area. It was quite sobering to visit the battlefields."
Slate Valley Summer Happenings: Another behind the scenes project completed by our maintenance team. A new boiler system was installed for the Orwell Village School's cafeteria and gym!
