After 24 years of working in our district, Nancy Ward is retiring! Nancy, we appreciate your hard work and consistant dedication. Best wishes as you enter this next chapter of your life!
Congratulations and best wishes to Rodney Batschelet who will be retiring after 14 years working as one of the district technology integration coaches. 'Mr. B.' was integral in bringing 3D design and printing into class curriculum, and more recently he pioneered the use of VR goggles. You will be greatly missed, Mr. B! We wish you all the best in your retirement.
Congratulations to Benson Village School's Administrative Assistant, Ms. Pam Arel!
Ms. Arel is retiring after working 17 years in our district. She has worn many hats during her tenure and will be leaving some tough shoes to fill. Best wishes on a happy retirement!
It's time to celebrate our wonderful retirees! We'd like to start by congratulating one of our high school math teachers, Toni Christensen, on her retirement. Ms. Christensen retires with a total of 23 years of teaching experience. We appreciate you and wish you the best!
Where are they now Wednesday? Featuring Kristin Hubert
FHUHS Class of 1996 alumna Kristin Hubert has come full circle in her academic career. She began as a humble kindergarten student and became a superintendent of her own school district -- all while staying in Vermont.
Kristin’s education started in Castleton, where she attended Castleton Elementary School and Castleton Village School before entering Fair Haven Union High School. She credits several K-12 teachers and administrators for igniting her passion for education. “It is extremely difficult to pick just one, as I loved many, from kindergarten teacher Mrs. Stiles to high school science teacher Mrs. Peltier.” She added, “I also must give a nod to the best choral music director ever, Fran LaPlaca!”
While at Fair Haven Union High School, Kristin was a three-sport athlete, playing varsity soccer, basketball, and softball each year. She also participated in French Club and community service groups.
Kristin attended the University of Vermont where she double-majored in Elementary Education and English. She went on to earn her Master’s in School Leadership from Castleton University and a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from Northeastern University. Kristin began her career as an elementary and middle school teacher at Fair Haven Grade School. She then became Rutland City’s elementary school principal for a few years before moving into a central office position at Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union (RNESU) as their curriculum director. Kristin currently serves as the Superintendent of Schools at RNESU in Brandon, Vermont.
She is married to a fellow Slater, John-Henry, and has two daughters, Makenna and Addison. Kristin enjoys spending the weekends at her house on Lake Bomoseen, but is often on the go, traveling around New England to watch her daughters’ athletic events.
When asked if she had any words of encouragement for our current Slaters, Kristin said, “The great thing about school, and learning as a whole, is that it is yours. No one can take it away from you. So find what you love and forge a path forward, even if it isn't a traditional path or what others may want for you.” She continued, quoting Malcolm X, “‘Education is your passport towards the future. Tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.’ You’ve got this; Slaters are unstoppable!”
Thank you, Kristin, for your commitment to education, your schools, and your students. Slater Nation is extremely proud of your accomplishments and appreciates you sharing your story!
Students in 6th grade were able to visit famous museums around the world using the VR glasses. Some examples included The British Museum, Natural History Museum Houston, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam and Chateau De Versailles. Students could "walk" around and see exhibits as well as art work.
Tonight - June 12, 2023
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Library. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: https://meet.google.com/yah-rhoo-man
Or dial: (US) +1 515-244-3481 PIN: 721 667 803#
Good Morning Slate Valley Families,
As you all know we take any safety concern seriously. We are aware of conversations circulating on social media and throughout our communities regarding youth behavior; specifically in Poultney and Fair Haven. Law enforcement is looking into any concerns that come to their attention and are stepping up their presence in the area. We are not aware of any threats to our schools in Slate Valley.
As always if you hear, see, or know of something please say something. You can always submit a tip anonymously:
Go to www.SAFE4VT.org and click submit a tip, then fill out the form with your information.
Dial 844-SAFE4VT (723-3488) and speak with a call-taker.
Send a text to 274637, type in keyword SAFE4VT and then your tip.
Best,
Brooke Olsen-Farrell
Superintendent
Today our district 6th graders visitied Fair Haven Union Middle School for step up day. The students had a tour of the building and met next year's teachers.
Meet Slate Valley Faculty & Staff Monday:
Featuring Carrieann Wolcott
Registration for 2023-2024 Athletics is Open! Go to: FORMRELEAF.COM
Also, mark your calendar! The 2023-24 Athletic School Opener is Wednesday, August 30th at the Fair Haven Union High School Gym at 5:30 pm. This is for all athletes grades 5-12.
Our next Community Advisory Council meeting will be Monday, June 5th, from 5:45 - 6:45 PM in the FHUMHS library. If you are interested in helping to bridge the gap between the community and school, please join us.
Info. and Agenda: https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/article/1053922
Reminder for all incoming 7th grade students: Sign up forms for the Middle School Transition Camp were sent home with students on Tuesday, May 30th. Students can hand in their form by June 2nd, OR bring it with them on June 5th for their Step-Up Day. We apologize for the confusion and hope this provides clarity. Please email Helen Alexander at halexander@svuvt.org or Andrew Levesque at alevesque@svuvt.org with any questions.
Students in the 6th grade have been studying Primary and Secondary Resources during library class. They are creating primary artifacts with the 3D pens. Great job 6th grade!
Reminder: The last student day for all Slate Valley Schools is Tuesday, June 20th with an early dismissal.
FHUHS varsity boys soccer coaches, Tim Dayton and Dave Carrabino, will hold a summer soccer program beginning Monday, June 19. Training will be held 6:00-8:00 pm Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (except July 3) on the soccer training field at the high school.
High school aged players will play 4-8 scrimmages against teams from other schools. Middle school aged players will play 2-4 scrimmages. The program is free of charge, apart from a fee to cover the cost of referees, and is open to boys entering 7th grade in the fall and older.
Coaches Dayton and Carrabino are dedicated to helping build fitness, develop the skills, and acquire the understanding of the game necessary to be a soccer player. Even if you have little or no experience, come on out. They're there to teach.
Grade 6 Parents & Guardians PLEASE READ: Sign up forms for the Middle School Transition Camp will be sent home with students on Tuesday, May 30th. Students can hand in their form by June 2nd, OR bring it with them on June 5th for their Step-Up Day. We apologize for the confusion and hope this provides clarity. Please email Helen Alexander at halexander@svuvt.org or Andrew Levesque at alevesque@svuvt.org with any questions.
Reminder for all incoming 7th grade students: Fair Haven Union Middle School is holding a Transition Camp July 10 through 21 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Registration forms should be submitted by June 3rd. Questions can be emailed to Andrew Levesque at alevesque@svuvt.org or Helen Alexander at halexander@svuvt.org.
Attention 6th graders: Fair Haven Union Middle School is holding a Transition Camp July 10 through 21 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Return your registration form by June 3rd. Questions can be emailed to Andrew Levesque at alevesque@svuvt.org or Helen Alexander at halexander@svuvt.org.
Meet Slate Valley Faculty & Staff Monday: Featuring Kim Alexander
