

The Monday Minute
Week of January 22nd @ LVMS
We hope everyone had a great weekend!
Highlights, Dates, & Reminders
HIGHLIGHTS FROM LAST WEEK
COURSE ROTATION:
Don't forget, due to the school closures (1/10/24 and 1/16/24) the district Course Rotation Schedule has been amended. This has updated the start / end dates to Marking Period, Cycle, Quint, and Trimester Courses at LVMS.
CARE BEARS DONATION:
The National Junior Honor Society raised money and made a special donation to children at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick. Students were able to send 21 Care Bears to pediatric patients this past week.
WMCHS OPEN HOUSE PRESENTATION: CLICK HERE to view the presentation from West Morris Central's 8th Grade Open House that was held last week.
UPCOMING DATES
JANUARY
1/25- End of Cycle #3
1/29- End of Marking Period #2
1/30- Richard Guerry Responsible Use of Technology Community Presentation - 7:00 PM LVMS PAC
1/31- Richard Guerry Student Presentation (during school day)
FEBRUARY
2/7- LVMS Orchestra Concert - LVMS PAC 7:00 PM
2/15- LVMS Quint Chorus Concert - LVMS PAC 7:00 PM
2/19- SCHOOL CLOSED - Presidents Day
2/21- End of Quint #3
REMINDERS
WE ARE PANTHERS T-SHIRT: Don't forget to order your We Are Panthers gear! Click Here for the online store.
PUBLIC & PERMANENT: Join us on Tuesday, January 30th at 7:00 PM in the LVMS PAC where we will welcome Mr. Richard Guerry back from the Institute for Responsible Online and Cellphone Communication (IROC2) for a community presentation. More information included below!
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY: Attention all students! The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is now accepting applications for new members. Please see below for more information!
SPRING SPORTS PAPERWORK: All paperwork and physicals for Spring Sports will be due on Friday, March 15th. Please CLICK HERE for additional information and paperwork. More Information provided below!
Lunch Menus & Announcements
Daily Announcements
We Are Panthers T-Shirt Contest!
Earlier this school year, we held a school wide contest for students to create a T-Shirt to best represent our We Are Panthers school motto. Students designs were reviewed by LVMS Staff Members and top designs for each house and grade level were voted on by all LVMS Students.
Congratulations to 8th Grader Pooja Madathil on winning the We Are Panthers T-Shirt Design Contest!
CLICK HERE to order your We Are Panthers T-Shirt, Long Sleeved Shirt, or Hoodie. Apparel is sold in Child and Adult Sizes. All orders will be placed through the online store and shipped directly to your address.
ALL ORDERS ARE DUE BY 12:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31ST!
"Public & Permanent Community Presentation"
Join us on Tuesday, January 30th in the LVMS PAC where we will welcome Mr. Richard Guerry back from the Institute for Responsible Online and Cellphone Communication (IROC2) for a community presentation. Mr. Guerry will present on responsible use of technology. This presentation will also be viewed by students during the school day on Tuesday, January 30th.
Special Education Parent Advisory Group
National Junior Honor Society Application
The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) application is now available to students. Students interested in applying for NJHS should complete the application highlighting their Leadership Experience, Service Activities, Community Activities, and Work Experience. All applicants are reviewed by the Faculty Council to determine a students eligibility for membership. Applications are due to Mrs. Smith by Friday, February 2nd, 2024 at 3:30 PM. Late or incomplete applications cannot be accepted.
PLEASE BE AWARE, THE NJHS APPLICATION IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE FROM WTSCHOOLS.ORG EMAIL ACCOUNTS. STUDENTS SHOULD ACCESS AND COMPLET THE APPLICATION. STUDENTS CAN DIRECT QUESTIONS TO MRS. SMITH IN ROOM 20 OR VIA EMAIL AT CSMITH@WTSCHOOLS.ORG
Spring Musical Stage Crew Sign Ups
Are you interested in working behind the scenes on the Spring Musical? Work with Mr. Mita, Mr. Forrestal, and the cast of this Spring Musical. If you're interested in being on the stage crew, and doing set design and making props, please sign up on the sign-up sheet in front of Mr. Mita's room.
If you're interested in being on the tech crew, and doing sound or lighting, please sign up on the sign-up sheet in front of Mr. Forrestal's room. There is a 12-student capacity for both groups, so please sign up right away. Spaces are first come, first serve. Contact Mr. Mita or Mr. Forrestal with any questions!
LVMS Winter Sports 2023-24
Boys Basketball
Upcoming Schedule
Monday - Practice
Tuesday - Home Game vs. Bernardsville MS
Wednesday - Practice
Thursday - Practice
Friday - OFF
Girls Basketball
Upcoming Schedule
Monday - OFF
Tuesday - Practice
Wednesday - Practice
Thursday - County Game vs. Brooklawn MS at Memorial Junior School
Friday - OFF
Spring Sports Information
2024 Spring Season - (B/G Track, Baseball, and Softball)
Physicals Due Date - Mar 15th
Tryout/Practice Start dates - Apr 1st
End Date of Overall Season - Jun 9th
Students in Grade 6 are only eligible to participate in
Fall Cross Country and the Spring Track & Field Teams
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE SPORTS PHYSICAL FORMS / PACKET
Boys Baseball - 7th / 8th Grades
Girls Softball - 7th / 8th Grades
Boys and Girls Track & Field** - 6th - 8th Grades
Check out the LVMS Sports Portal for all schedules / sports team updates.
Any questions can be directed to individual coaches or to Mr. Mitch Schlesinger, LVMS Sports Coordinator
PTA Events & Information
The Scholastic Book Fair -
The LVMS PTA will be sponsoring the Scholastic Book Fair for all LVMS students.
Online Store Opens 3/1
Online Website / eWallet: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/longvalleyms
Fair ID: 5539487
In Person Store for Students Begins 3/5
Tentative Student Visitation Schedule
3/5: House 1 Students
3/6: House 2 Students
3/7: House 3 Students
3/8: Lunch / Support Only for students who missed their assigned day
Volunteers Needed!
The PTA will be looking for volunteers in 2024 for efforts including a Book Fair, Shoe Drive, and other fundraisers and activities! Please let us know if you'd be interested in helping - every little bit helps. You can email us at ptalvms@gmail.com.
Long Valley Middle School
Website: www.wtschools.org
Location: 51 West Mill Road, Long Valley, NJ, USA
Phone: 908-876-3434
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/longvalleyms1
Twitter: @WTSchools