Soggy start! Happy Wednesday!
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.
Outdoor music class!
Recess adventures from Friday!
Grade 5 working in their outdoor space last week!
More outdoor learning spaces!
Enjoying last week's nice weather and making good use of outdoor learning spaces!
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)
Dear Slate Valley Families,
It was just announced in the Governor's Press Conference that Vermont schools will be allowed to operate in Stage III starting this Saturday, September 26th. For us in Slate Valley, this means that beginning this weekend we will be allowing athletic contests. Generally, speaking there are minimal changes between Stage II and Stage III in the school reopening guidance. As such, in all other areas we will be remaining status quo for the time being. We are doing well in no small part to the staff, students and community’s cooperation and we want to keep it that way. In the coming days and weeks I will be sending out further communication on changes you may see after 2 weeks in Stage III.
I know that the cross-state travel map has been frustrating for some families and I completely understand. Please know that as a school district we are compelled to follow requirements put forth by the State of Vermont. The map is now being updated on Tuesdays so families can plan their activities for the coming weekend. Please note that Washington County, NY is now off the map. However, Warren and Saratoga Counties in NY are still on the map so please, please plan your travel accordingly. We do not want to be in a position of asking your child to remain home from in-person learning. This does not benefit anyone. If you have questions please refer to the website: https://accd.vermont.gov/covid-19/restart/cross-state-travel/faqs and/or call the Vermont Department of Health. Also, according to the Vermont Department of Health apple picking is a leisure activity. I know this was not clear to a lot of families over the weekend.
Furthermore, we are so grateful for our school nurses. They truly have borne the brunt of the questions and enforcement of the COVID protocols. Please know that they must follow the guidelines put forth from the Vermont Department of Health and as such everyone is doing the best that they can in this difficult situation.
As always, thank you for your continued support and cooperation during these trying times.
Be well,
Brooke Farrell, Superintendent
Free Giveaway
Saturday September 26th , 12-3 p.m.
Out back of Fair Haven Grade School
Mask required. Bring your own bags.
Free items including clothes, household items, and some toys! Everyone is invited to browse the items and take what you need.
Dear Slate Valley Families,
Thank you so very much for all of your patience and cooperation these last couple of weeks. The reopening of school has gone well due in no small part to all of your support. The cross-state travel map changed today and as such many of the counties that you may travel to in NY state are now on the travel restriction list. Please make sure to check this map if you are planning any travel out of state as it may impact your child's ability to attend school in person. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact your school administration.
https://accd.vermont.gov/covid-19/restart/cross-state-travel
Thank you and have a wonderful weekend!
Best,
Brooke Farrell, Superintendent
The 2020 Census ends on September 30th. Please take a few minutes at http://www.2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020 to make sure you count.
More Friday, 9/12/20 Ice Cream Day, photos. Sponsored by our FHGS PTO!
Thank you to our FHGS PTO for ice cream day on Friday, 9/12/20!
Reminder! Tonight (September 14, 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/sed-pvzz-bsy or by calling (US) +1 317-961-0599 PIN: 177 396 689#.
Tonight’s Agenda: https://5il.co/ksn7
Previous Meeting Minutes: http://www.slatevalleyunified.org/o/svusd/browse/151952
Upcoming Meetings:
-September 28, 2020 - SV Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. (FHUHS)
-September 28, 2020 - SV Policy Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m. (FHUHS)
-September 28, 2020 - SV Building and Grounds Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m. (FHUHS)
-October 12, 2020 - SV Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. (FHUHS)
-October 12, 2020 - SV Finance Meeting, 5:30 p.m. (FHUHS)
Reminder: 7/8 Boys and Girls Soccer players from OVS/BVS/FHGS/CVS - FormReLeaf (http://www.formreleaf.com/) sign up is open until 9-15-20 -- Please sign your athletes up!
MS Athletics Letter (8-27-20): https://5il.co/kunv
Arrival went 100% smoother today! Thank you all for your support, yours masks, your distancing! Gentle reminder that if you are dropping off out back, please do not get out of your car - we will come to you! :)
Early morning PE set-up! The dedication is impressive as always! Go Mrs. A!
Day 1 in the books! Onto Day 2. Please check your students belongings, they should have brought home a blue card-stock form that will allow you to answer the screening questions and fill out answers prior to arrival. Fill out the card before coming to school or getting on the bus, bring the card, show it to screeners. Screeners will do a temp check and record it on the sheet and return the sheet to the student/caregiver for the next day. We hope this process speeds up arrival! Practice will make us better at this!
We successfully completed day one of school. Thank you for your patience and kindness! We recognize that arrival and dismissal are the trickiest times and we anticipated that. Please bear with us through this week as we have heard from many that may be changing their drop off and pick up plans. We want to see where things land before we make any changes on our end.
In the morning walkers may not arrive before 7:50 All busses need to arrive and clear out before we can accept walkers safely. We ask that all students and adults follow the physical distancing expectations of 6 feet when waiting in line to get into the school.
At dismissal, parent pick up is out back of our building beginning at 2:15, after the safe departure of our buses.
Please be sure to check your child’s backpack for important paperwork that needs to be filled out and returned to school.
Again, thank you for your support and patience and have a good evening!