Fair Haven Union Middle School
March 14th Newsletter
Notes from the Principal...
Good Afternoon Families,
Each spring students across Vermont take a statewide test. For the second year, the Vermont Comprehensive Assessment (VTCAP) will assess Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and the Next Generation Science Standards in grades 5, 8, 9, and 11.
VTCAP tests are just one way that Slate Valley can better understand if we are meeting the needs of all our learners.
Our 7th and 8th grade students will take their English assessment on March 18th and March 20th, and their Math assessment on March 26th and March 27th. Our 8th-grade students will take their Science assessment on April 9th and April 10th.
The night before testing days, we are encouraging students to leave their chromebooks at school, plugged in and charging so the devices are ready to go for test sessions. We will make exceptions, as needed, for individuals.
Families can help by encouraging a solid night of sleep, a healthy breakfast and reminding your child that doing their best and taking it one question at a time is the best plan of action.
Below are some important dates. It may not be everything. New things may be added and it is always possible things shift for reasons we can't predict right now. But we are headed into the Spring Sprint and life can get even busier than normal. Spring sports, field trips, making summer plans, planning transitions to a new school year, and more can leave us feeling a bit overwhelmed. I'm hoping the heads up on a few dates that we have planned might be helpful. Keep your eyes open for permission slips and more detailed communication about these events.
Thank you for your continued support and enjoy the weekend!
Jen Paquette, Middle School Principal
Middle School Dance, Sponsored by our Middle School PTO
Transition Camp for Current 6th Grade Students - July 8-12, Summer 2024
Attention current 6th graders! Join the fun this summer and sign up for the 2024 Slater Round-Up! See what Middle School is all about! Fill out the form at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetuWeGKZCLV37RgUvCauogFKfCh01RxuMgokp7gYkn6QpDKQ/viewform
Important Spring Dates
3/22/24 - Middle School Dance, 7-9 pm
3/29/24 - Eligibility Check
4/3/24 - Water Team Field Trip to Burlington
4/8/24 - Early Release Day & Eclipse
4/15-4/19 April Break
4/23 & 4/24 - CCV Trip for Grade 8
(2 different groups 2 different days, each student goes one day)
5/1/24 - Water Team Field Trip to Lake Bomoseen to pull Invasive Species
5/3/24, 5/10/24, - LTA, Session 2
5/10/24 - Eligibility Check
5/17/24 - Mountain Team Field Trip to Burlington
5/24 - FHUMS team visit sending schools 6th grade students
5/24 - Early Release Day
5/27/24 - Memorial Day, No School
6/10/24 - Grade 8 trip to Elfin Lake
6/12/24 - End of Year Celebration, 6-7 pm
*still to be scheduled - Mountain team trip to Lake Bomoseen to pull invasive species
Middle School PTO
Our Middle School PTO would like to extend an invitation to families to join their upcoming meetings in person or virtually!!
In-person: Ms. Sanborn’s Classroom, Virtual Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/pfg-rias-qec
FHU Middle School PTO
President: Kim Lemois, berlyJay06@comcast.net
Vice President: Ashley Bruce Abruce86@icloud.com
Treasurer: Nicole Rice, nicole.rice1515@gmail.com
Secretary: Amanda Crowningshield, galvin1110@yahoo.com
Meeting Dates: April 9th, 6-7 pm May 14th, 6-7pm June 11th, 6-7pm