Fair Haven Grade School

One more from GAP’s Wednesday adventure at Mt. Zion at the Taconic Ramble State Park in Hubbardton.

GAP’s Tuesday hike!

GAP Monday at Glen Lake

Zen Gardens today for the GAP program!!

Reminder! Tonight (June 21st) You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Fair Haven Union High School. This meeting will be in-person or you may virtually connect by going to https://meet.google.com/qnz-hyok-xiq or join by phone (US) +1 617-675-4444 PIN: 591 156 263 8159# Tonight’s Agenda: https://5il.co/u9vh Previous Meeting Minutes: https://5il.co/tx73 Previous Meeting Recording: https://bit.ly/3gGYkZC

Fair Haven Recreation & Slate Valley Vermont Youth Project Presents: Family Summer Pop Up Series Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. Fair Haven Town Park

o All Slate Valley Families: Children entering grades 5-8 in any Slate Valley school are welcome to join Slate Valley United FC. This is a new grassroots Rec-Level soccer club that I am creating specifically for Slate Valley students. Student Athletes in grades 9-12 are welcome to attend and get a jump start on their pre-season. The focus of this program will revolve around player development, sportsmanship, teamwork, communication, player confidence, and for players to have some fun along the way! Trainings will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30pm to 7:00pm, with the first training session starting on Tuesday, June 22nd at the Fair Haven Grade School field. I would like to form a few teams to play this Fall in the Rutland Rec league. This league plays on Saturday mornings and will not conflict with our schools’ soccer programs. The cost will be minimal ($30 or so depending on turnout) and will be used to purchase SVUFC jerseys. Any leftover funds will be used to offset team fees for our Rutland Rec games in the fall. I'll provide more details as we get closer to our first training session. You can send questions to my attention at SVUFC21@gmail.com. Also, if there are any parents/guardians that are willing to assist with Coaching or be a Team Parent, please let me know. You can email me or send me a private message. Please help me spread the word about our new soccer club! Thank You! David Carrabino – FHUHS Boys Soccer Asst. Coach

Girls High School Summer Soccer --- For all girls entering grades 7-12 this fall. Practice with Coach Teri Perry at FHUHS on the JV field Tuesdays 11:00-12:30 Thursdays 5:00 - 6:30 START DATE: Thursday, June 24th 5:00-6:30 All athletes should bring: water bottle, shin guards, cleats and sneakers

We are pleased to announce that we will be live streaming the Fair Haven Grade School’s 8th grade graduation ceremony this evening, June 15th, at 6 p.m. You may view the stream at: https://youtu.be/FlAzfJBfZNQ

Patricia’s journey as an educator began after a 10 year career running a grocery store with her husband. She also took time at home to raise her children before entering the public school arena. Pat began her career in ARSU/Slate Valley as an instructional assistant at the Orwell Village School. It was here where the passion began and Pat decided to work on her teaching degree. She left Orwell Village School to attend Castleton College, where she graduated with her teaching degree the same year her son and daughter graduated from Castleton College as well. Pat returned to Orwell Village School as a schoolwide teacher before transferring to Fair Haven Grade School in the 2012-2013 school year. She has served as an active collaborative member of the FHGS intervention team as well as the educational support team for nine years. Pat has touched many lives in her role as an educator. With her calm, gentle demeanor, she met students where they were at, developed supportive relationships and worked to facilitate growth in areas of need. Her passion for reading and learning has been evident and she shared that passion with her students. With heartfelt thanks and gratitude, we wish Pat the very best in retirement.

This it it. The last week of school! Tomorrow (June 15th) will be the last student day for the year. This is our last newsletter for the 2020-2021 school year. Please be in touch over the summer with any questions or concerns. https://5il.co/u0mt

Chris is one of a number of individuals who came to us from across the border in New York. During her years here at Fair Haven Grade School, Chris has worked with students of all ages. She has done each task asked of her with grace and compassion, asking for and taking feedback when needed. She is a warm, friendly, outgoing individual who cares deeply for others. Chris is always ready with a warm smile and greeting. She asks how you are doing and really wants to know, waiting for an answer, not just passing by. In one colleague's words…“When I came back to FHGS, after working in other schools in the district, Chris Brown was very welcoming to me. I did not know her, as she had come on board after I had moved on to other schools. Every morning, she greeted me in the hallway. She also was very welcoming and visited with me during our shared lunch time. I had, in the past, coordinated a Support Staff cookie exchange around the holidays. This year, I could not do this at FHGS due to Covid. Chris was so kind as to pack a special little box of treats for me to share with my family. This was a kind gesture that meant a lot during a very different holiday season. I wish her the best of rest, renewal and relaxation in her much deserved retirement years!” All the Best - Alicia Waymire We all wish Chris the best in her retirement! Enjoy family and friends!

Slate Valley has a wonderful opportunity to host a Future Genius Beta Masters camp for incoming 6th through 9th graders this summer. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 26th-30th. For more information: https://www.futuregenius.org/programs/beta-masters/ Camp registration: https://www.futuregenius.org/register/

Reminder! Tonight, June 7th: You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Fair Haven Union High School in-person or virtually connect by going to https://meet.google.com/xxb-ijaf-teh or join by phone (US) +1 617-675-4444 PIN: 692 154 434 9469# Tonight’s Agenda: https://5il.co/tmal Previous Meeting Minutes: https://5il.co/tc3e

Slate Valley Summer Camp 2021 Ages 6-12 Slate Valley is partnering with Fair Haven Recreation Department at NO COST to any Slate Valley family providing the following Summer Camp options at Fair Haven Grade School for the summer of 2021. Each option includes free breakfast and free lunch, tuition, transportation from our sister schools, all needed supplies, and three weeks of learning activities run by Slate Valley teachers. Register at https://tinyurl.com/SVSummerCamp or email summercamp@svuvt.org or call your child's school to register before June 1st, 2021.

A volunteering opportunity in our community.

FHGS would like to thank our fabulous PTO for these fun, cheery and colorful appreciation gifts. Every teacher and staff member received a tie-dye "Be Kind" kit. The kit included a tote bag, t-shirt, key chain and ID tag clip. Thank you FHGS PTO!!!

Attention all current 7th and 8th grade boys... Boys summer soccer at FHUHS June 16 - July 28th Mon/Wed/Fri 530-700pm July 10, 17, 24 530-700 June 21 - 24 900-1030 am This is a great opportunity for extra instruction often in a smaller group setting.

Reminder - FHGS is hosting "Around the World" Middle School Camp this summer. Camp will run August 2nd-5th from 9am-1pm each day. This camp is for students entering grades 6, 7 or 8. Please sign up soon if interested!

Our 8th Grade Dance might have looked a little different this year, but with the required precautions in place, we were able to celebrate with our 8th grade class!