

The Monday Minute
Week of April 8th @ LVMS
We hope everyone had a nice weekend!
Highlights, Dates, & Reminders
HIGHLIGHTS FROM LAST WEEK
LVJWC PHOTO CONTEST 2024: Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students! The Long Valley Junior Women's Photo Contest is back! The deadline for photo submissions has been extended to this Friday, April 12th. Please see below for more information.
LVMS PROMOTION 2024: Please CLICK HERE to see the included letter from Mr. Ippolito with information on the LVMS 2024 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony. LVMS Promotion is scheduled for Monday, June 10th, with a rain date of Tuesday, June 11th. Specific details are included in the above letter.
UPCOMING DATES
APRIL
4/12- Student Council hosted Trivia Game: 3:45 PM - More Information Below
4/18 - 4/19 - LVMS Spring Musical
4/23- 6th Grade Field Trip (during school day)
4/26- PTA Sponsored Volleyball Tournament - More Information Coming Soon!
REMINDERS
LVMS PTA SPONSORED EVENTS: Please see below for more information on the PTA Sponsored Shoe Drive that begins on 4/8 and the PTA Sponsored Volleyball Tournament on 4/26.
YEARBOOK ORDER REMINDER: The final day to order a 2023-24 LVMS Yearbook is on Friday, April 12th. Please see section below for more information!
LVMS STUDENT SURVEY: Please CLICK HERE to see the included letter that was posted to the district website about our "Climate, Culture, and PAWS Student Survey" that students will take in school the week of April 15th.
NJSLA INFRATRUCTURE TEST: Tomorrow all WTS Students will participate in a brief infrastructure test to make sure our district servers and student devices are prepared for the May NJSLA Testing. Students will take some time practicing logging in on their ChromeBook to make sure all equipment is working properly.
LVMS Eclipse Day
LVMS students and staff got to enjoy the eclipse this afternoon. Thank you to the WTS Board of Education and LVMS PTA for the support in purchasing eclipse safe glasses. What an amazing experience for our students!
Lunch Menus & Announcements
Daily Announcements
Save the Date: LVMS Promotion 2024
When: Monday, June 10, 2024
Where: Long Valley Middle School: 51 West Mill Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853 (Behind school building on the large field)
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM (8th grade students should arrive 5:15 PM and report to their lineup location)
Please CICK HERE to for more information on the LVMS Class of 2024 Promotion Ceremony, which includes information about tickets, a rain date, parking, and anticipated school schedule leading up to Promotion Day.
This information was previously sent via email on Friday, April 5, 2024
LVMS Presents - The Addams Family!
LVMS Climate, Culture, and PAWS Survey 2024
During the week of April 15th, all LVMS Students will complete an electronic student survey. The goal of this "Climate, Culture, and PAWS Student Survey" is to poll our student body to gain basic information about the students’ current experiences at LVMS, and to gather ideas from students that might enhance their middle school experience and opportunities in the future. This is a follow up survey to one that was given to all LVMS students during the 2022-23 School Year.
Please CLICK HERE to view the notification post that was made available to all families on April 2nd. In the letter, you will find more specific information about the Student Survey, including question samples, topics from the survey, as well as an opt out request form should you feel necessary. Please feel free to reach out to your child's grade level counselor with any additional questions.
Upcoming PTA Fundraisers & Events
Shoe Drive - 4/8/24 - 5/31/24
During the months of April and May, the LVMS PTA is planning to sponsor a Shoe Drive. All types of GENTLY worn or new shoes are accepted, including sneakers, cleats, sandals, dress shoes, loafers, flip flops, etc. Please, no torn or damaged shoes, single shoes, roller skates or roller blades. Please consider saving shoes for the shoe drive as you plan your spring cleaning! Donation Bins will be in the lobby of the LVMS with a separate bin for each grade. Spirit points will be awarded to the grade with the most shoes donated. For information on where the shoes go, visit: https://funds2orgs.com/impact/
2024 Volleyball Tournament - 4/26/24 (UPDATED 4/8/24)
The LVMS PTA will be hosting a Volleyball Tournament for all 6-8 students on Friday, April 26th from 3:45 - 6:00 PM. The cost to participate is $10 per student, or $20 per student including a t-shirt. Students are permitted to pick their own teams of 6 participants. Students can also register and be placed onto a team. Each team will play in the single elimination tournament and are guaranteed to play in at least one game. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase at the event. Students are also invited to watch as spectators! Please visit www.lvmspta.org to register. Please register as soon as possible, as space is limited!
Student Council Talent Show 2024
The LVMS Student Council is happy to announce that they will be hosting the Talent Show on Friday, May 10, 2024. Please see important dates to remember:
Talent Show Sign Ups: March 11th - 22nd
Talent Show Rehearsals: April 16th and 18th (time TBD)
Talent Show: Friday, May 10th at 7:00 PM
LVMS 7th & 8th Grade Trivia Game
Last Call - LVMS Yearbook Orders Due!
DEADLINE TO ORDER: Friday, April 12, 2024
https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/job/4877
School Code: 4877
Long Valley Junior Women's Club Photo Contest 2024
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, APRIL 12TH!
LVMS Spring Sports Information
The deadline to submit paperwork and physicals for Spring Sports has passed (as of 3/15/24). Paperwork and Physicals can no longer be accepted at this time.
Boys Baseball - 7th / 8th Grades
Monday: NO TRYOUTS
Tuesday: NO TRYOUTS
Wednesday: Tryouts 3:30 - 6:00 PM (rain or shine)
Thursday: Tryouts 3:30 - 6:00 PM (rain or shine)
2024 Panther Baseball Team posted on the Google Classroom by player number
Friday: Practice: 3:30 - 6:00 PM
Girls Softball - 7th / 8th Grades
Monday: NO TRYOUTS
Tuesday: Tryouts 3:30 - 5:00 PM (rain or shine)
Wednesday: Practice 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Thursday: Practice 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Friday: OFF
Boys and Girls Track & Field** - 6th - 8th Grades
Tuesday - Practice until 4:30 (everyone)
Wednesday - Practice until 4:30 (everyone)
Thursday - Practice until 4:30 (everyone)
Please make sure to bring running shoes and water!
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 Sponsored Shoe Drive - 4/8/24 - 5/31/24
During the months of April and May, the LVMS PTA is planning to sponsor a Shoe Drive. All types of GENTLY worn or new shoes are accepted, including sneakers, cleats, sandals, dress shoes, loafers, flip flops, etc. Please, no torn or damaged shoes, single shoes, roller skates or roller blades. Please consider saving shoes for the shoe drive as you plan your spring cleaning! Donation Bins will be in the lobby of the LVMS with a separate bin for each grade. Spirit points will be awarded to the grade with the most shoes donated. For information on where the shoes go, visit: https://funds2orgs.com/impact/
PTA Sponsored Student Volleyball Tournament - 4/26/24
The LVMS PTA will be hosting a Volleyball Tournament for all 6-8 students on Friday, April 26th from 3:45 - 6:00 PM. The cost to participate is $10 per student, or $20 per student including a t-shirt. Students are permitted to pick their own teams of 6 participants. Students can also register and be placed onto a team. Each team will play in the single elimination tournament and are guaranteed to play in at least one game. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase at the event. Students are also invited to watch as spectators! Please visit www.lvmspta.org to register. Please register as soon as possible, as space is limited!
May PTA Meeting -
Wednesday, May 1st: 7:00 PM - LVMS Library or Virtually
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4957750399?pwd=aVhabzdkS1lDL2tnOHZMVVp0Z1dsUT09&omn=82195366088
Meeting ID: 495 775 0399
Passcode: LVMSPTA
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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