
The Monday Minute
Week of December 19th @ LVMS
We hope everyone had a great weekend!
As we move into our final week before Winter Break, we wanted to take an opportunity to wish all of our Students and LVMS Families a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season. We are all looking forward to some much needed rest and relaxation, but are excited for what 2023 will have to bring us!
Have a great Winter Break!
Highlights from Last Week
STUDENT DRINKS: As a reminder, students are ONLY permitted to have refillable water bottles in the classrooms. Energy Drinks (Monster, Red Bull, etc.), Coffee, Hot Chocolate, and other Specialty Drinks are not permitted in the building during the school day.
HOLIDAY SHOP: Thank you LVMS PTA for hosting the Holiday Shop last week!
ATTENTION 8TH GRADE STUDENTS AND PARENTS: Please see included memo posted the the LVMS News Section of the website on WMCHS Registration.
TOYS FOR TOTS: Toys for Tots Donation Drive concluded last Friday, Dec. 16th. Thank you to all those that donated!
INTERNET AND CYBER SAFETY ASSEMBLY: Please CLICK HERE for the article with more information on our Internet and Cyber Safety Assembly presented by the Morris County Prosecutors Office on 12/8/22.
Upcoming Dates
DECEMBER
12/21- Ski Club Student Orientation - in School
12/22- Toys for Tots Benefit Concert
12/23- Pet Therapy Visit #2 (Select PE/RA Classes)
12/23- LVMS Early Dismissal Day
12/23- Quint #2 Ends
12/24-1/2- ALL SCHOOLS CLOSED - Winter Recess
JANUARY
1/3- WTS BOE Meeting: 7PM
1/4- LVMS PTA Meeting: 7PM
1/16- ALL SCHOOL CLOSED FOR STUDENTS - MLK Day
1/27- End of MP2
Reminders
LOST AND FOUND: Our Lost & Found bin, found in the front vestibule, is OVERFLOWING! Please check for sweatshirts, jackets, water bottles, lunch boxes, etc. Be aware! Unclaimed items will be donated after Friday, December 23, 2022.
EARLY DISMISSAL SCHEDULE: Friday, December 23rd will be an Early Dismissal Day at LVMS. Please see included Early Dismissal Schedule.
WINTER BREAK: ALL Washington Township Schools will be closed December 26th - January 2nd for Winter Recess. All schools will re-open on Tuesday, January 3rd.
Daily Announcements
LVMS Live - 12/13/22 Broadcast
Attention 8th Grade Parents!
Be on the lookout for high school registration information from West Morris Central High School this month! Online registration directions will be mailed to your home this month from WMCHS. Registration must be completed ELECTRONICALLY by January 27, 2023. Please submit a copy of your student's birth certificate to your student's LVMS homeroom teacher by January 15, 2023.
Toys for Tots Holiday Concert!
Guidance Corner
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Pet Therapy Returns - 12/23/22
Sponsored by the Long Valley Junior Women's Club, LVMS students will have the opportunity to participate in Animal Therapy Visits. Organized through the company Creature Comforts, students will have an option to experience Pet Therapy through some of our Wellness Cycle classes throughout the remainder of the school year. Students will be able to sign up (if they choose) to participate in this program to have the opportunity of visiting with certified professionals and therapy animals to experience Pet Therapy and the many benefits it provides.
Due to accommodating small groups for each visit, visits will only be attended by certain classes each time. By the end of the year, all students will be provided with this opportunity through their Wellness Classes.
Please contact your child's Guidance Counselor with any specific questions!
House Wars Continues!
Holiday Door Decorating!
Spirit Points Update!
ATHLETICS - WINTER SPORTS
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
Boys Basketball
The Boys Basketball team will continue their season with a Home game versus Copeland MS on Weds. 12/21.
Team Website: Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
The Girls Basketball team will continue their season with an Away game versus Copeland MS on Weds. 12/21.
Team Website: Girls Basketball
PTA Events & Information
We are on the search for an interim PTA President (or co-Presidents) and a Co-Treasurer to start in January and serve until the end of this school year. Without these roles filled, upcoming activities like the Spring student assemblies and socials, 8th grade year-end events and Teacher Appreciation Week will not happen. Interested in serving or learning more? Please contact Ashley Collins, adcollins@gmail.com. You will be supported!
PTA Monthly Meeting - January 11, 7 pm, LVMS Library
Long Valley Middle School
Website: www.wtschools.org
Location: 51 West Mill Road, Long Valley, NJ, USA
Phone: 908-876-3434