Happy Instructional Assistant Appreciation Day! If you see any of our wonderful IAs, please express a word of gratitude to them for the incredible work they do everyday in Slate Valley!
We will be holding our Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences on the evening of April 12th and the afternoon of April 14th. Please keep an eye out for the sign-up forms that will be shared in the next day or two. We are excited to share your student's progress!
Please join our students on April 13th for their Spring Art and Music Performances! The evening will begin at 5:00 pm with the opening of the art show in the high school cafeteria. The band, chorus, and theater performances will begin at 6:00 pm in the high school gymnasium. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Congratulations to Elizabeth Munger! She finished her State Championship Indoor Track winning season with a Nike National invite at the Armory Athletic complex in New York City.
Dear Slate Valley Families,
We are sending this message on behalf of the Vermont Agency of Education. If your family is currently affiliated with a military branch, please fill out this form provided by the Vermont Agency of Education(AOE).
https://datacollection.education.vermont.gov/Collections/Military-Affiliation/Current-Form/
AOE uses this information to fulfill its federal and public reporting requirements.
If your family is not currently affiliated with a military branch, no action is required.
Further explanation: The Vermont Agency of Education needs to report to the federal government any student attending public school that has an affiliation with a branch of the armed services as defined in section 101(a)(4) of title 10, United States Code as Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. If this applies to your child please see the form linked here.
The purpose of this form is to collect any affiliation for students attending public schools with the armed services as defined in section 101(a)(4) of title 10, United States Code as Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
The direct and only purpose of this collection is to fulfill our federal education reporting requirements for this group of students as defined in ESEA section 1111(b)(2).
Again, please consider filling out the form if your family is currently employed by a military branch. Thank you so much for your time.
If you have any questions, please contact AOE.SLDSSupportGroup@vermont.gov
Reminder: Stop the Bleed Training is tomorrow, Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 6:00 to 7:30 PM at FHUMHS Library.
Spots are still availabe. This is free and open to the public as part of our School Safety Series. Come to this valuable, life saving training. Click the link to reserve your spot.
https://forms.gle/QNAn9C5pyS3R58aK6
Or call Deborah Williams, RN at 802265-4966 ext. 2509
Reminder: Our new Community Advisory Council is meeting for the first time tonight from 5:15 - 6:15 PM at the District Office in the FHUMHS building. All are welcome! If you are interested in bridging the gap between the community and school, please consider representing your town in our new group.
Rutland Area Guidance Counselor College Fair Field Trip
On Wednesday, April 5, 2023 all 11th Grade Students will be attending an all day Field Trip to the Rutland Area Guidance Counselor College Fair at Castleton University.
All 11th grade Stafford Technical Center students should plan to come directly to the Fair Haven Union Middle and High School the morning of Wednesday, April 5, 2023 to travel with their classmates.
If students are not able to attend, an Opt Out Form MUST be signed by a parent or guardian and returned to the Guidance Office no later than 2:00pm on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. These forms can be found in the Guidance Office.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the FHUMHS Guidance Office.
Guidance Office
Fair Haven Union Middle & High School
This weekend the IBOTS competed with 40 teams at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute. They were picked by the 2nd ranked team to play them in the playoffs and WON THE EVENT! They also won the Sustainability Award! CONGRATULATIONS!!
CONGRATULATIONS to the FRC team for winning the Engineering Inspiration Award again at their first regional competition. Please wish them luck competing for the District Engineering Inspiration Award at the NE District Championships next week!
Throwback Thursday: Tossing it back to 1993! Tag those you know! #tbt
Stop the Bleed Training, Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 6:00 to 7:30 PM at FHUMHS Library.
This is free and open to the public as part of our School Safety Series. Come to this valuable, life saving training. Space is limited, please click the link to reserve your spot.
https://forms.gle/QNAn9C5pyS3R58aK6
Or call Deborah Williams, RN at 802265-4966 ext. 2509
Mr. Merolle's Horticulture class took a field trip to Golden Russet Farm in Shoreham to see a professional organic operation and get some tips for raising their own plants. Thank you to Pauline and Judy Stevens for hosting and sharing your gardening wisdom.
Where are they now WEDNESDAY-
Featuring Mark Wright
FHUHS alumnus Mark Wright is a member of the Class of 1990. His upbringing and education began in Castleton, but this small town start never hindered his ambition for worldly success. Immediately after graduating from Fair Haven Union High, Mark spent a year in Hannover, Germany through the Rotary International Youth Exchange Program. Upon returning to the states, he began studying at the University of Vermont, where he graduated in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a minor in German. The next seven years he worked at Auburn International and MetricVision. Both were small companies that sold high-tech measuring equipment to larger industries, such as petrochemical, automotive, and aerospace. During this time Mark was able to live and work out of Brussels, Belgium for two years and Yokohama, Japan for one year, along with traveling extensively around the world. In 2001 he entered into a full-time MBA program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Mark’s focus was international business management. He spent 2002 at an internship in Switzerland, and then graduated in 2003.
Mark credits his parents for his worldly success. He states, “My parents were the biggest influence, enabling opportunities and giving us the freedom to explore, make mistakes, and become responsible citizens. Growing up in Castleton, we hosted 5 exchange students, each for a year - this taught us some great lessons about getting along and solving problems.” When asked if any teachers came to mind in helping him fulfill his dreams, he recalled being challenged and inspired by Mr. Rideout in fifth grade, Mr. Tucker in eighth grade, with Mr. Hier, Mr. Sinclair, and Mr. Everett in grades 11 and 12.
While attending FHUHS, Mark played Baseball in grade 9, but switched to the Golf team for grades 10-12. During his years on the golf team, he helped the Slaters become three time State Champions. Mark also played Basketball and Soccer all four years, two soccer seasons saw State Championship titles. He also was a member of the French Club, Band, Honor Society, and attended Boys State. Outside of school, Mark earned his Eagle Scout.
Upon receiving his MBA, Mark started working for BASF in New Jersey. Through the years, he has worked in various leadership positions within this company. He has been on delegation to Germany twice where he and his family lived from 2009-2012 and again in 2018-2020. It should be no surprise to hear that he speaks German fluently. Currently Mark is the Vice President of Global Marketing for their catalysts division. He continues to enjoy leading people in the business setting and hopes to continue doing it.
Mark is married with three teenage daughters - Lina (17), Lois (15), and Lidia (13). His wife, Bianca, is from Germany, they met during Mark’s time as an exchange student. Mark continues the legacy shown to him by his parents and is a member of the Rotary Club in his hometown of Westfield, NJ. He is working toward establishing the Rotary Youth Exchange Program there as he has seen, and experienced, what a life-changing opportunity this is for young people. Currently he and his family are hosting an exchange student from Brazil.
When asked what advice he would give to our current Slate Valley student body, he replied, “My advice is around the idea that life begins when you step outside of your comfort zone. There is a big world out there and if you want to learn and explore, then start by stepping into an adventure and accepting where it takes you. My adventures were around the exchange program after high school, taking on new jobs/roles, volunteering, and being vulnerable as a leader. These were not always easy or positive, but I learned a ton from these experiences and they fundamentally changed me (and my life) for the better ... and I don't regret them for a second.”
Slater Nation would like to thank Mark for sharing his truly inspiring story. We wish him continued success and happiness.
Reminder that *this* Friday, March 31, is the GIV application deadline.
Passionate 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students are invited to apply for the experience of a lifetime! The Governor's Institutes of Vermont (GIV) offers residential summer programs which take place on Vermont college campuses and give their attendees the opportunity to dive deep into a topic of interest for an intensive 1-2 weeks. Each Institute is focused around a career-oriented topic: Arts, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Science & Technology, Global Issues & Youth Action, Health & Medicine, Mathematical Sciences, and Technology & Design.
At GIV, students learn from industry professionals, participate in hands-on projects, and explore career options - all while having fun and making friends! These programs are designed to be affordable to all Vermont families with scholarships that allow students to pay as little as $10 to attend.
Students can visit www.giv.org/apply to fill out a simple application now! The deadline is March 31.
Trivia Tuesday: DYK?
Our new Community Advisory Council is meeting for the first time next Monday, April 3rd, from 5:15 - 6:15 PM at the District Office in the FHUMHS building. If you are interested in bridging the gap between the community and school, please consider representing your town in our new group. Hope to see you April 3rd!
After a bit of an extended hiatus, the weekly day posts are back! Today we highlight Kathy Moriarity, one of our dedicated instructional assistants at Fair Haven Union Middle and High School.
STAFFORD TECHNICAL CENTER SIGNING NIGHT!
The annual STC Signing Night is April 13, 2023.
Students who have been accepted into the Technical Program for the 2023-2024 school year will be invited to attend Signing Night. Information will be emailed and mailed directly to students and parents/guardians.
Stafford Technical Center
RCPS, Coordinator of Family Involvement & Support
8 Stratton Road
Rutland VT 05701
*If you have any questions, please reach out to Sue Dodge - May, Administrative Secretary by emailing sue.dodgemay@rcpsvt.org or calling 802-770-1050.
Tonight - March 27, 2023
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Orwell Village School Gymnasium. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: https://meet.google.com/wsa-ictr-qvu
Or dial: (US) +1 405-643-0103 PIN: 725 949 656#
