
The Monday Minute
Week of June 5th @ LVMS
We hope everyone had a great weekend!
Please read over the information included carefully as we have a busy last few weeks of the 2022-23 School Year!
Highlights from Last Week
NJSLA MAKEUP TESTING: NJSLA makeup testing has concluded last week!
We Are PANTHERS: Please CLICK HERE see information from Mr. Ippolito on our Portrait of a Panther project that has be a yearlong community effort to identify the 'portrait' of LVMS students.
Upcoming Dates
JUNE
6/6-6/7- LVMS 8th Grade Trip
6/9- 8th Grade "Graduates Day" BBQ / Game Show: During school day
6/9- Multilingual Bingo Night: 5-7PM WT Library
6/9- 8th Grade End of Year Dance - 7-9:30PM
6/12- 6th Grade Field Trip: During school day
6/14- LVMS Promotion Ceremony: 6PM
6/15- LVMS Promotion Ceremony Rain Date (if needed)
Reminders
FALL 2023 SPORTS INFORMATION: Attention all students interested in participating in Fall 2023 Sports! The deadline to submit paperwork for participation in Fall 2023 Sports is Friday, August 18th. Please CLICK HERE for more information or see section below!
LOST AND FOUND: Our Lost & Found bin, found in the LVMS front vestibule, is OVERFLOWING! Please check for sweatshirts, jackets, water bottles, lunch boxes, etc. Be aware! Unclaimed items will be donated at the conclusion of the school year!
Daily Announcements
End of Year Schedules: 6/14 - 6/15
Wednesday, June 14th: Early Dismissal Schedule
8th Graders dismissed at 11:00 AM
Thursday, June 15th: Modified Early Dismissal Schedule
No lunch served; school day concludes at 12:40 PM
All other days prior to 6/14/23 are normal school days!
Attention 8th Grade Students and Families!
8th Grade ChromeBook Check
Monday June 5th please plan to leave your ChromeBook, Charger, and Bag at LVMS in PM Homeroom. The technology team will use this time to complete inventory while we are on the 8th Grade Trip.
End of Year Celebrations - Friday, June 9th
During the School Day
- Promotion Ceremony Rehearsal
- Student BBQ
- Game Show (sponsored by the LVMS PTA)
- Yearbook Signing
8th Grade End of Year Dance - PTA Sponsored GLOW Party!
- 7:00 - 9:30 PM
- Casual, Fun, Neon Attire
- Parents, please RSVP by 6/5
LVMS Class of 2023 Promotion Ceremony
LVMS Promotion is scheduled for Wednesday, June 14th at 6:00 PM (rain date Thurs. June 15th)
- Outdoor Promotion Ceremony is planned (tickets not necessary)
- In the event that the rain date is utilized / the Promotion is moved indoors, each family will be provided with two (2) tickets to attend in person
Dress Code for Students: “Classy Casual” attire; polo/button down shirts and khaki pants/shorts for the boys, appropriate length dresses or dress shorts for the girls. Temperatures may be warm so we recommend seasonally appropriate outfits. Students will have to walk on grass - please choose shoes suitable for that purpose.
Guests should plan to arrive after 5:00 PM. The entrances to campus parking will be closed until 5:00 PM while we finalize preparations for the 6:00 PM event. Guests are encouraged to bring a bottle of water to the ceremony.
Promotion Rehearsals - in the days leading up to the Promotion, please make sure your child is present in school. Students must participate in rehearsals if they intend to participate in the Promotion Ceremony.
*More information will be released this week regarding the Promotion Ceremony
8th Grade WMC Field Hockey Information: Click Here for more info
Chess Club End of Year Tournament
Fall 2023 Sports Information
Fall Sports Student Meeting - Friday, June 9th
Attention all current 6th and 7th grade students interested in playing fall sports at LVMS. There will be a brief meeting held Friday, June 9th in the Library immediately after announcements. Students interested in Boys & Girl´s soccer, Field hockey, and Cross country should plan on attending. Any questions or if unable to attend please reach out to the specific coach below:
Soccer (7th/8th Graders)
Boys - Mr. Petrucelli
Girls - Mr. Demarest
Field Hockey (7th/8th Graders)
Girls - Ms. Kozimor
Cross Country (6-8 Graders)
Boys & Girls - Mr. Schlesinger
2023 Fall Season - (B/G Soccer, B/G Cross Country, and Field Hockey)
Physicals Due Date - Aug 18th
Tryout/Practice Start dates - Sept 6th
End Date of Overall Season - Nov 8th
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
PTA Meeting this Wednesday, June 7 at 7 p.m.
in the LVMS Library or by Zoom. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87876347329?pwd=NEhqczYxZEpJOG1GNWNRVU93LzR6UT09
Meeting ID: 878 7634 7329
Passcode: 077167
RSVP or Volunteer for the 8th Grade “All Glowed Up” Dance
The 8th Grade Celebration Dance is happening 6/9, 7-9:30 p.m. Please RSVP for your student by 6/5. Volunteers are also needed to help out or to loan an outdoor game for the night. Please sign up here.
PTA Board Elections - June 22
We’ve announced the slate for our 2023-2024 PTA Board! Nominations will be accepted until 6/7 for anyone who wishes to run for a position. Elections take place on 6/22 at 7pm on Zoom. Meeting link will be posted in advance.
— LVMS PTA Board Slate —
President: Jennifer Moore
Vice President: Bindya Madane
Secretary: Gee Greco
Treasurer: Michael Hild
VP, Communications: Tori Reade
VP, Membership: Chris Satmary
VP, Membership: Jeff Day
Long Valley Middle School
Website: www.wtschools.org
Location: 51 West Mill Road, Long Valley, NJ, USA
Phone: 908-876-3434
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Twitter: @WTSchools