Slater Nation Newsletter

Happy Friday Slater Families!

Monday marks the beginning of Semester Two. Students should refer to PowerSchool to see potential changes to their schedule for any half-year courses.

Scheduling for next school year has begun! If your child is interested in Early College, please be aware that they must have their college acceptance by May 2nd, 2025. Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions.

Have a great weekend!

Ben Worthing

Applications for the Governor's Institute of Vermont summer programs is currently open to grades 9 through 11 (the application process closes on March 31st). The art program will be hosted at Castleton this summer! Tuition is on a sliding scale (could be as little as $10).

Come learn more about the VTCAP/Cognia testing 9th (ELA & Math) and 11th (Science) grade students will be taking in the Spring. This presentation will give great background information and let you experience the test from your child's point-of-view.

This Spring, students will have the option to take the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). This anonymous survey measures health related issues in order to help our state and local schools best understand how to support our kids. There will be an opt-out letter coming home, in the mail, with upcoming report cards. Please feel free to look over the information below to learn more:

https://www.upforlearning.org/resource-center/yrbs-and-getting-to-y-resources/

http://www.healthvermont.gov/yrbs

VTeen Science Pathways Cafés, Jan 11, Feb 15- full, March 22, April 12 & May 10

Join us for monthly hands-on science workshops by UVM faculty, graduate students and other STEM professionals. These are excellent opportunities to learn about a breadth of careers and current research in a variety of STEM fields. Workshops are for teens age 13+. Cafés take place on UVM campus on Saturdays from 5:00-7:00 pm and pizza and soft drinks provided. Upcoming topics include:

Jan 11 Disease Detectives: Genetically Engineering Bacteria in the Microbiome for Therapy

Feb 15 Finding Patient Zero: Tracking Disease Outbreaks

March 22 Medical Laboratory Science

April 12 Brain Parasites, Behavior, and Public Health

May 10 Stop the Bleed: Emergency Medicine

Please register for these free events here: https://go.uvm.edu/afe. Space is limited forsome cafés. You will receive an email before the event with campus location, parking and other information (please provide your email address). To request disability-related accommodation, please contact Margaret at mcoan@uvm.edu, or (802) 656-7634, 3 weeks prior to the session you want to attend so that we may assist you.

Discover Engineering Day, February 22, 9:30-2:30, 2025

Discover Engineering is a day of hands-on learning and exploration for youth in 5th-12th grades to learn about engineering, build skills, and network with college students, professors, and professionals in the field. Organized by UVM’s College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (CEMS) and UVM Extension 4-H, the day includes an Engineering Scavenger Hunt (interactive exhibits showcasing various types of engineering and career pathways), and an afternoon of learning through hands-on workshops. Lunch provided. Sponsored by the Lola and George Aiken Fund. Register forthis free event taking place on UVM campus here: https://go.uvm.edu/2025

To request language interpretation/translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to participate in this program, please call or email Margaret Coan at 802-656-7634 or margaret.coan@uvm.edu before Friday, January 31, 2025 so we may assist you. Registration open until filled or Monday, Feb 17 at 5:00 pm.

Hold the Dates:

STEM Showcase on March 29

AgroTek Conference on June 28

Natural Resources Management Academy on July 11-13

Tentatively Saturday, March 8, 2025, 1pm-5pm @ UVM Davis Center and online via Zoom
9th-12th grade families are invited to participate in post-secondary planning workshops. All sessions will be offered in person, as well as live streamed and recorded. More information and link to register will be available in January 2025 by visiting vsac.org/ccp.

We are almost half-way through the school year! Please make sure to connect with your child's teachers if you have any questions about their progress. Grades will be finalized on January 29th and report cards sent by February 3rd.

February 14th is more than just Valentine's Day at FHUMHS! We will be celebrating the amazing academic achievements of our high school students!

Our annual Winter Carnival Semi-Formal Dance will start at 7 pm on February 8th. This dance marks the beginning of our Winter Carnival, which runs from February 10th to the 14th.

Friday, February 14th will be a half-day where students celebrate the annual Winter Carnival Day! After that, students will be on their Winter Break throughout the following week.

Email: bworthing@svuvt.org or jpaquette@svuvt.org
Website: https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/
Location: 33 Mechanic Street, Fair Haven, VT, USA
Phone: (802)265-4966
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FHUMHS/