Fair Haven Grade School

Get ready for our Annual District Food Drive, kicking off this Monday, January 27th!

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Fair Haven Union Middle School students in the Project Build class are hard at work crafting custom lecterns for Fair Haven Grade School! It's yet another wonderful display of teamwork, creativity, and skill-building in support of a fellow school! #weareslatevalley

Dear Slate Valley Unified Union School District Community, We recently informed you that our district was affected by the PowerSchool data breach, which has garnered national media attention. We take data privacy very seriously, which is why we work with vendors who commit to robust data privacy practices in their contracts through the Student Data Policy Consortium. We expect PowerSchool to fulfill its obligations, and we will continue to monitor the situation closely and follow up as needed to ensure a resolution. PowerSchool has notified us that the breached data primarily includes parent and guardian contact information for students, such as names, phone numbers and addresses. In some cases across their customer base, personally identifiable information (PII) for students, such as Social Security numbers (SSNs) and medical details (e.g., medical alerts required to ensure student safety, like life-threatening food allergies), was also affected. PowerSchool is currently conducting an urgent investigation to determine if any PII specific to our students was compromised, with a goal of starting notifications to affected parties in the next few weeks. It’s important to note that Slate Valley does not store Social Security numbers in our PowerSchool database, so this is not a concern for our district based on the current details of the incident. Any staff data that we believe to have been compromised at this time was limited to directory information. Protecting our students’ information is our top priority. With PowerSchool’s assistance, we will share more information and resources as they become available. If applicable, this may include credit monitoring or identity protection services. PowerSchool has also created a general information page about this incident, which you can access here: SIS Incident | PowerSchool. For additional support, here are some resources on identity theft: Vermont Attorney General’s Office: Identity Theft Resources Federal Trade Commission: Protect Your Child from Identity Theft Thank you for your understanding as we work through this matter. Sincerely, Brooke Olsen-Farrell Superintendent

What a wonderful treat last night to be transported to far away lands through the FHGS Drama Club productions of Merlin and the Dragons and Alice in Wonderland. Amazing job!!

This past Saturday, Fair Haven Grade School chorus families had an unforgettable time at the Castleton Women's Hockey game! Chorus members kicked things off by singing the anthems of both Canada and the United States, a few students had a blast trying to shoot goals on Spartan ice, and the excitement continued as families cheered on the Women's Spartan Hockey team! It was an afternoon full of fun, teamwork, and school spirit! Thank you to everyone who came out to support our school and the team!

Board Meeting - January 13, 2025 You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Fair Haven Grade School Library. This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/aux-bhia-ezu Or dial: (US) +1 650-735-3957 PIN: 163 604 574# 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.

Announcement: Cybersecurity Breach Dear Slate Valley Families and Staff, Slate Valley Unified Union School District was informed late yesterday about a cybersecurity breach involving our student information system vendor, PowerSchool. While we have limited details at this time, we want to share the attached letter from PowerSchool in the interest of full disclosure. We take this news seriously as it pertains to the security of private information. We will be providing more information as it is made available. To clarify, this issue does not involve a data breach within Slate Valley but rather a data breach originating from PowerSchool. Furthermore, it affects a significant number of school districts across the country and state and is not limited to Slate Valley alone. Thank you for your patience as we work to learn more about this situation. Sincerely, Brooke Olsen-Farrell Superintendent of Schools Notification from PowerSchool: Dear Valued Customer, As the Technical Contact for your district or school, we are reaching out to inform you that on December 28, 2024, PowerSchool became aware of a potential cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to certain information through one of our community-focused customer support portals, PowerSource. Over the succeeding days, our investigation determined that an unauthorized party gained access to certain PowerSchool Student Information System (“SIS”) customer data using a compromised credential, and we regret to inform you that your data was accessed. Please review the following information and be sure to share this with relevant security individuals at your organization. As soon as we learned of the potential incident, we immediately engaged our cybersecurity response protocols and mobilized a cross-functional response team, including senior leadership and third-party cybersecurity experts. We have also informed law enforcement. We can confirm that the information accessed belongs to certain SIS customers and relates to families and educators, including those from your organization. The unauthorized access point was isolated to our PowerSource portal. As the PowerSource portal only permits access to the SIS database, we can confirm no other PowerSchool products were affected as a result of this incident. Importantly, the incident is contained, and we have no evidence of malware or continued unauthorized activity in the PowerSchool environment. PowerSchool is not experiencing, nor expects to experience, any operational disruption and continues to provide services as normal to our customers. Rest assured, we have taken all appropriate steps to prevent the data involved from further unauthorized access or misuse. We do not anticipate the data being shared or made public, and we believe it has been deleted without any further replication or dissemination. We have also deactivated the compromised credential and restricted all access to the affected portal. Lastly, we have conducted a full password reset and further tightened password and access control for all PowerSource customer support portal accounts. PowerSchool is committed to working diligently with customers to communicate with your educators, families, and other stakeholders. We are equipped to conduct a thorough notification process to all impacted individuals. Over the coming weeks, we ask for your patience and collaboration as we work through the details of this notification process. We have taken all appropriate steps to further prevent the exposure of information affected by this incident. While we are unaware of and do not expect any actual or attempted misuse of personal information or any financial harm to impacted individuals as a result of this incident, PowerSchool will be providing credit monitoring to affected adults and identity protection services to affected minors in accordance with regulatory and contractual obligations. The particular information compromised will vary by impacted customer. We anticipate that only a subset of impacted customers will have notification obligations. In the coming days, we will provide you with a communications package to support you in engaging with families, teachers and other stakeholders about this incident. The communications package will include tailored outreach emails, talking points, and a robust FAQ so that district and school leadership can confidently discuss this incident with your community.

FHGS January Newsletter: See all pages at https://5il.co/34cgk

Please join us tonight for our next Community Advisory Council Meeting, 5:45 - 6:45 PM in the Central Office Conference room located at Fair Haven Union Middle & High School. All are welcome! Hope to see you there! Agenda and more information at: https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/page/slate-valley-community-advisory-council

Don't miss out on the end-of-year sale on FHGS Falcon wear. Use the QR Code to access the website to order your gear.

Holiday Greetings from Slate Valley Unified Union School District! As we take a break to enjoy this special time of year, we hope you find joy, relaxation, and quality time with loved ones. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school in the new year on January 2nd, refreshed and ready for the next chapter of learning and growth. Wishing you all a peaceful and joyful holiday!

Just a few more photos from our wonderful concert tonight!

We had our FHGS Winter Concert tonight and as always our kids were amazing! We were treated to music, dance, and even a light show. Way to go Falcons! You were awesome tonight!

Slate Valley District Highlight in today's Rutland Herald Copy: Discover the Dynamic Classrooms of Slate Valley Unified Union School District In Slate Valley schools, education is alive with curiosity and creativity. Each classroom reflects a commitment to blending foundational skills with innovative thinking, fostering a lifelong love of learning. Here’s a glimpse into what students are exploring this semester: Benson Village School: Crazy8’s Math Club - Students are diving into math challenges like building tetrahedrons with glow sticks, exploring probability with dice games, and mastering multiplication through interactive activities. The club inspires students to push their limits and encourage one another. Castleton Elementary School: Community Helpers - Kindergarteners learned about community jobs through engaging texts and activities, focusing on the police station, fire station, post office, doctor’s office, construction workers, and their school. Fair Haven Grade School: Creative Writing - Fourth graders studied narrative and opinion writing, culminating in a fun project where they disguised a turkey and wrote persuasive pieces about it. Fair Haven Union High School: AP Psychology - Celebrity Brains - Mr. Bruce’s AP Psychology students explored brain functions by analyzing how specific parts contribute to a celebrity’s success. They created detailed posters with creative diagrams and celebrity insights. Fair Haven Union Middle School: Website Design - Library Media students learned HTML and CSS to build multi-page websites, incorporating text, images, links, and graphic design elements for a polished look. Orwell Village School: Election Process - The student council embraced the U.S. election process, running campaigns and hosting a school-wide election. Check out the inspiring video by Raspberry Shrub Productions at https://bit.ly/OVSscdoc. Across Slate Valley Unified USD, students are engaging in activities that spark curiosity, foster creativity, and build critical skills. From exploring math and coding to learning about community roles and civic processes, these experiences prepare students for a bright and promising future.

🎶❄️ Join us tomorrow night for Fair Haven Grade School's Winter Concert! December 19th at 6:30 PM in the school gym. Bring your holiday spirit and enjoy the sweet sounds of the season! 🎵✨

💚 A Reminder from Hunger Free Vermont 💚 Did you know there are local food shelves, pantries, and meal sites at churches and community centers all across Vermont? If you or someone you know needs access to meals, help is just a click or call away! 📍 Visit www.vtfoodbank.org/gethelp 📞 Dial 2-1-1 for assistance finding resources near you. Together, we can ensure no one goes hungry.

The Slate Valley Unified Union School District is currently planning and discussing the FY26 Budget, and we value your input! We invite you to share your suggestions and questions to help shape the budget and provide guidance on community concerns. How to Submit Your Input: Online: Submit your suggestions or questions using this link: https://bit.ly/FY26Suggestions. In-Person: Drop a submission in one of the suggestion boxes located throughout the district. Boxes can be found at: Benson Town Hall Orwell Free Library West Haven Town Hall Hubbardton Town Hall Castleton Free Library or Town Hall Fair Haven Town Hall Your submissions will be shared with the school board and administration for review, discussion, and response. We are committed to transparency and will provide updates and responses via: Our district website Local news outlets Social media platforms To view responses to submissions, visit: https://bit.ly/FY26SQResponses. Your opinion matters, and we sincerely appreciate the time and effort you take to share your thoughts.

FHGS December Newsletter: See the full version at https://5il.co/32tkg

A big thank you to the United Way of Rutland County for their incredible generosity in providing winter jackets for local children in need. Through their Welcome to Winter program, over 100 students across three districts in Rutland County received new jackets and snow pants. We are deeply grateful to our Rutland County donors for making this heartwarming initiative a reality!