Slater Nation Newsletter

Happy Friday Slater Families!

Congratulations to our middle and high school chorus students for their contributions at the District Music Festival, in Middlebury, on Friday 7th. It was a fantastic event, and our students did an amazing job representing our school with their hard work and talent (see the picture below and THIS VIDEO LINK of a section of their performance)!

Enjoy Winter Break!

Ben Worthing

The Girls Who Code’s Summer Programs priority consideration deadline is coming up on February 26th!

They are planning two amazing opportunities for students this summer:

The Summer Immersion Program (SIP) is a two-week, live virtual classroom experience for current 9th-11th graders. Students will design creative computer games, connect with industry professionals, and join an incredible community of mentors and friends who have their back. Eligible participants can apply for a $300 SIP Student Grant, plus laptop and hotspot access.

• Round 1: July 7th, 2025 - July 18th, 2025

• Round 2: July 28th, 2025 - August 8th, 2025
  

Pathways is a six-week study program for 9th-12th graders. Students set their own schedule to explore web development, cybersecurity, data science, and artificial intelligence, including a brand-new course on responsible artificial intelligence design!

• Program Dates: June 30th, 2025 - August 8th, 2025

Students can apply to Girls Who Code’s free Summer Programs at girlswhocode.com/summerapply by February 26, 2025, for priority consideration and the best chance of placement!

The Fran LaPlaca Scholarship is a generous scholarship in recognition a beloved music teacher who dedicated over 50 years to Slater Nation! This scholarship is intended for FHU students interested in pursuing music and/or music education in college. For more information, please review the application below and contact your child's Guidance Counselor.

Please check out the 2025 Local Scholarships link below!

Hard copies of scholarships are also available in the guidance office. Please be sure to read over the entire application. Deadlines and instructions vary depending on the scholarship.

If any new scholarships become available they will be added to this list.

If you have any questions or need help with any of the applications please feel free to call or email our guidance team.

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).

General Pre-College Courses- https://learn.uvm.edu/program/pre-college-courses/#overview

Summer Academy- https://learn.uvm.edu/program/summer-academy/

FHU is organizing a trip to this event. Please contact our Guidance Department if you have questions.

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 - 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:

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 for this 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.

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.

FHUMHS will be holding its second round of conferences during the evening of March 12th and afternoon of March 13th. This is a great opportunity to check on your child's progress and connect with teachers. Virtual sign-ups will be sent out after the break.

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/