Tonight!
Slate Valley Board Member Listening Tour
Come share your thoughts with school board members from your community in a casual setting.
June 18th at 6 p.m.
With the budget being voted down, we wanted to provide you with an opportunity to voice your concerns. Board members from your community will be available to listen to you during these challenging times.
Benson Residents - Meet at Benson Village School with Patricia Beaumont (patricia.beaumont@svuvt.org) and Rebeckah St. Peter (rebeckah.stpeter@svuvt.org) to share your concerns.
Castleton Residents - Meet at Castleton Elementary School (outside pavillion) with Julie Finnegan (julie.finnegan@svuvt.org), Toni Lobdell (toni.lobdell@svuvt.org), and Timothy Smith (timothy.smith@svuvt.org) to share your concerns.
Fair Haven Residents - Meet in the FHUHS Gym - with Michael Bache (michael.bache@svuvt.org), Tara Buxton (tara.buxton@svuvt.org), and Richard Wilson (richard.wilson@svuvt.org) to share your concerns.
Hubbardton Residents - Meet in the Town Hall with Joshua Hardt (joshua.hardt@svuvt.org) to share your concerns.
Orwell Residents - Meet on the Town Green with Glen Cousineau (glen.cousineau@svuvt.org), Peter Stone (peter.stone@svuvt.org), and John Wurzbacher (john.wurzbacher@svuvt.org) to share your concerns.
West Haven Residents - Meet at the Grange with Angela Charron (angela.charron@svuvt.org) and Tanya Tolchin (tanya.tolchin@svuvt.org) to share your concerns.
Please note that due to current requirements, gatherings will be limited to 25 people. We would ask that you adhere to current social distancing and mask recommendations.
If you are unable to make it or feel more comfortable, you may email your board members at the provided email addresses.
Reminder: You're invited! Come share your thoughts with school board members from your community in a casual setting on June 18th at 6 p.m.
Setup is complete! We're ready to celebrate the Class of 2020!
Parents/Guardians of Slate Valley students:
This letter (https://5il.co/h6gs) was sent to households on June 12. We invite you to read it.
In an effort to include your voices as parents/guardians of Slate Valley students, we welcome your perspectives as we reflect, learn, and plan for the fall of 2020. Here (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FDTZNTC) is the link to a survey we have created in order to collect your input.
Today is the day! Congratulations to the Class of 2020!
We will be posting the pre-recorded portion of the FHUHS Graduation Ceremony at 4 p.m. on the (Fair Haven Union High School - Official Site) Facebook page. This can be viewed at any time.
The FHUHS Mobile Reception will be streamed live on the (Fair Haven Union High School - Official Site) Facebook page at 4 p.m. and can also be viewed at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UloPBLxCFo4. The FM Transmission of the Mobile Reception will be available on 103.1 for those in attendance of the reception - Please Note - the FM transmission will only be available for listening within the immediate area that the mobile reception is taking place.
Congratulations Graduates! Here is a link to the pre-recorded portion of the FHUHS Graduation Ceremony (this can be viewed at any time): https://shorturl.at/lM246
Summer Meal Pick Up
The last day for meal pick up or delivery in Orwell, Benson and Castleton will be Friday, June 26th. On Friday the meals distributed will be for Friday through Tuesday, June 30th.
Starting on Tuesday, July 7th meals will be available for pickup only at Fair Haven Grade School between the hours of 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Any child from any town who is 18 years of age or younger can receive meals. When children are not present at the time of meal pick up, a parent or guardian can only receive meals for their child or children. Adults cannot pick up meals for other children when the children are not present with the adult.
Bags of meals will continue to be available for pick up at 10:00AM on Tuesdays and Fridays throughout the summer at Fair Haven Grade School. The last day for meal pick up will be Tuesday, August 11th and will include meals through Friday.
Congratulations Graduates! Here is a link to the pre-recorded portion of the FHUHS Graduation Ceremony (this can be viewed at any time): https://shorturl.at/lM246
You're invited! Come share your thoughts with school board members from your community in a casual setting on June 18th at 6 p.m.
The FHUHS Mobile Reception can be viewed live on Friday June 12th at 3:45 p.m. by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UloPBLxCFo4
This week, Slate Valley is celebrating a different retiree each day with a special retirement spotlight here on social media.
Today, we are celebrating Doreen Anderson’s 22 years of service in our district. Congratulations on your retirement Doreen!
It is impossible to sum up everything that Doreen has done, and everything that she has meant to our school and community. Doreen has worked in our district for 22 years, starting in the Special Education department. As the Guidance Office Administrative Assistant for the past 14 years, Doreen has been the one to greet students, parents and staff when they enter the guidance office. No matter the situation, Doreen treated everyone with care and kindness. Whether a student was having a bad day, needed a schedule change, or the answer to a question, Doreen was always ready with a smile, or a tissue if need be. Doreen was also immensely supportive to the counselors and clinicians that she worked with. No matter what kind of stress they were under, Doreen always knew what to say to make things better.
In addition to the myriad of responsibilities in the guidance office, from transcripts to the award ceremony, Doreen was also the focal point of the graduation committee. Doreen’s wealth of knowledge and level-headed thinking always ensured that graduation was a smooth and memorable experience for our students. From double-checking the program and ordering the honor cords, to helping students learn to step in sync to “Pomp and Circumstance”, Doreen was truly an asset to our school and the lives of our students.
Doreen is a treasure to everyone who knows her or had the pleasure of working with her. While we will deeply miss working with Doreen, we are so happy that she is on to new adventures in retirement.
Congratulations from your FHU family!
By Kate Leathe
Hello All! The FHUHS Chorus proudly presents a Virtual Concert (view here: https://shorturl.at/jN268) similar to our Coffee House! You are all incredible individuals, and the Slater Nation and the music department are incredibly proud of you; the growth as musicians and inner strength does not go unnoticed! "Make your own kind of music, sing your own song!" Happy viewing and listening! ~ Dr. Eddie
Good morning, the Budget Re-Vote results are as follows:
Yes: 550
No: 812
You may view the virtual 2020 Award Ceremony here: https://shorturl.at/eFRV3
VSAC Tribute to the Class of 2020! https://youtu.be/mu7jv8uTTEA
Parents & Guardians: Kindergarten Registration
If you have a child that will be age 5 prior to September 1st and will be entering kindergarten in the fall or if you are new to our community and have school aged children who will be attending school in the fall, please register your child(ren).
Please note that if you are moving into Vermont from out-of-state, you will have to follow the 14 day quarantine requirement prior to being allowed to attend Slate Valley schools.
You may access a registration packet at our Slate Valley Unified School District Website under the Parent section or through this link: https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/o/svusd/browse/68589.
Completed registrations can be sent to Deb Robbins, Slate Valley Unified School District, 33 Mechanic Street, Fair Haven, VT 05743.
We look forward to having your child(ren) join us and want to begin planning for the transition.
Thank you!
Reminder:
Tonight (June 8) - There will be an Informational Meeting at 6:30 p.m.(Please connect virtually by going to meet.google.com/iig-prfw-ngu or by calling (US) +1 856-485-0395 PIN: 415 992 197#).
Tomorrow (June 9) - Budget Re-Vote. Please Note: The proposed budget includes ONLY the expenses necessary to address the operational needs of Slate Valley’s schools in their current configuration for the next school year.
Warning: https://5il.co/gct2 Budget: https://5il.co/gepr
For more information visit: http://www.slatevalleyunified.org/o/svusd/page/budget--108
A video for the Class of 2020! https://shorturl.at/dlps6
A video for the Class of 2020! shorturl.at/dlps6
Reminder:
The Budget Re-vote for the district will be on June 9.
The Informational Meeting will take place on June 8 at 6:30 p.m. (Please connect virtually by going to meet.google.com/iig-prfw-ngu or by calling (US) +1 856-485-0395 PIN: 415 992 197#).
Please Note: The proposed budget includes ONLY the expenses necessary to address the operational needs of Slate Valley’s schools in their current configuration for the next school year.
Warning: https://5il.co/gct2
Budget: https://5il.co/gepr
For more information visit: http://www.slatevalleyunified.org/o/svusd/page/budget--108
