

The Monday Minute
Week of November 20th @ LVMS
We hope you enjoyed the weekend!
Don't Forget!
Wednesday, November 22nd is an Early Dismissal Day for all Washington Township Schools. LVMS Students will be dismissed at 1:35 PM on 11/22.
All Washington Township Schools will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th for Thanksgiving. Schools will reopen on Monday, November 27th.
We hope that all of our students, staff, and families of a relaxing Thanksgiving and can take the opportunity to spend time with family and other loved ones.
Highlights, Dates, & Reminders
HIGHLIGHTS FROM LAST WEEK
END OF MP1: Marking Period #1 concluded on Nov. 7th. Grades for MP1 are now live in OnCourse as of Nov. 15th.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ANNUAL FORMS: All families were required to acknowledge the annual forms that are loaded to your OnCourse Connect Parent account. If you have not done so, please log into OnCourse Connect and follow the prompts to acknowledge the Annual Forms for your child/children. Acknowledgment was due by November 17th.
UPCOMING DATES
NOVEMBER
11/22- Early Dismissal Day
11/23-11/24: SCHOOL CLOSED: Thanksgiving
DECEMBER
12/1- End of Trimester#1 (6th grade only) & End of Cycle #2
12/7- LVMS Band and Choir Concert: 7PM
12/14- Midpoint Marking Period 2
12/19- End of Quint# 2
12/22- WTSchools Early Dismissal
12/23 - 1/1- WTSchools Closed: WINTER BREAK
REMINDERS
LOST AND FOUND: Our Lost & Found bins, found in the LVMS front vestibule and 6th grade stairwell, are OVERFLOWING! Please check for sweatshirts, jackets, water bottles, lunch boxes, etc. Be aware! Unclaimed items will be donated after December 22nd.
TOYS FOR TOTS 2023: LVMS is supporting the Washington Township Police Dept. in their annual "Toys for Tots" collection drive. Please drop off toys for donation the the LVMS Main Entrance, Room 20, or Room 210 from now until December 14th.
Lunch Menus & Announcements
Daily Announcements
PickUp Patrol Reminders
Don't forget the following "cutoff" times when making changes to a student pick up plan! As a reminder after the times listed below, plan changes will not be accepted.
Regular School Day: PickUp Patrol cut off time is 2:00 PM
Early Dismissal School Day: PickUp Patrol cut off time is 12:30 PM
When making Plan Changes, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive an email, you may need to re-submit your changes!
Modern Dance Company Tryouts
Dates: Monday, November 27th and Tuesday November 28th from 3:30-4:45pm
Time: 3:30 - 4:45 PM
Where: LVMS - in the PAC
Additional Info: Come prepared to dance with about 16 counts of choreography. You will be taught a short combination if you don't have any choreography. Rehearsals will start the first week of December.
Any questions feel free to reach out to Mrs. Michalopolus or Mrs. Pinto.
Student Council Cornhole Tournament and Social
The LVMS Student Council is hosting a social event for 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders featuring a Cornhole Tournament and other games. The social will be held after school from 3:30 - 4:35 PM. Tickets will be sold during lunch periods starting next week. Games, drinks, and snacks will be provided, as well as Cornhole and other games for spectators. All money raise will support the Rescue Dogs Rock.
6th Grade Social
Date: Tuesday, November 28th
Time: 3:30 - 4:45 PM
Cost: $5 per person
Tickets: Sold during lunch periods 11/20 - 11/27
7th & 8th Grade Social
Date: Wednesday, November 29th
Time: 3:30 - 4:45 PM
Cost: $5 per person
Tickets: Sold during lunch periods 11/20 - 11/27
Attention 8th Grade Families
Toys for Tots 2023
LVMS Winter Sports 2023-24
Boys Basketball
Upcoming Schedule
Monday - Practice
Tuesday - Practice
Wednesday - No Practice
Thursday - School Closed
Friday - School Closed
Girls Basketball
Upcoming Schedule
Monday - Practice
Tuesday - Practice
Wednesday - No Practice
Thursday - School Closed
Friday - School Closed
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
December PTA Meeting
Wednesday, December 6th at 7:00 PM in the LVMS Library
Zoom Link will be Provided
LVMS PTA Holiday Shop: 11/28 - 12/1
The LVMS PTA is hosting the annual Holiday Shop during school starting on 11/28. Included is the student schedule for the the shop:
11/28 - All House 1 Students
11/29 - All House 2 Students
11/30 - All House 3 Students
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