

The Monday Minute
Week of March 4th @ LVMS
We hope everyone had a great weekend!
Highlights, Dates, & Reminders
HIGHLIGHTS FROM LAST WEEK
WTSCHOOLS COURSE ROTATION SCHEDULE: As a result of the snow day on 2/13/24, the district Course Rotation Schedule has been updated.
6TH GRADE DANCE: Thank you to the LVMS Student Council for hosting a great 6th Grade Western Dance last week. See some photos included below!
THANK YOU LVMS PTA: A big thanks to the LVMS PTA for sponsoring the Jack Wallace Assembly last week. His messaging of "Get Out What You Put In" was well received by our 6th graders.
ATTENTION 6TH GRADE FAMILIES: Please check your email for an important message regarding the 6th Grade Field Trip that was sent on 2/26. Paper copies of this information was sent home with each student on 2/26 in addition to the email.
UPCOMING DATES
MARCH
3/5-3/8 - PTA Scholastic Book Fair
3/15- NJHS Sponsored Student v. Staff Basketball Game: 3:30PM
3/15- Spring Sports Physicals Due
3/16 - WTSchools STEM Fair / TREP$ Expo: More information coming soon
3/25 - 3/29 - SCHOOL CLOSED: Spring Break
REMINDERS
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!
LVJWC PHOTO CONTEST 2024: Attention all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students! The Long Valley Junior Women's Photo Contest is back! Please see below for more information.
6th Grade Western Dance
Lunch Menus & Announcements
Daily Announcements
LVMS Live: 2/27/24
LVMS Fencing Club Interest Survey
Please complete the following survey if your student would be interested in learning more about the new LVMS Fencing Club!
THIS INTEREST SURVEY WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 8TH
Technology Dept. Chromebook Reminders
As a reminder, if you are experiencing any tech issues or have a damaged Chromebook, please be sure to report those issues directly to our Technology Department as soon as possible!
Technology Department Availability:
- All student support periods in the LCC (near the guidance office)
- 6th Grade: 11-17 - 11:40 AM
- 8th Grade: 12:06 - 12:29 PM
- 7th Grade: 12:31 - 12:53 PM
Loaner Chromebooks:
- If you forget your Chromebook or need a loaner, please visit the Main Office during AM Homeroom. Please be aware, there are a limited number of loaner Chromebooks available each day.
LVMS Library Update
Battle of the Books 2024
Battle of the Books is back! The purpose of Battle of the Books is to encourage students to enjoy reading, to read more often and to read a greater variety of books. The team format encourages students to share the challenge of reading with their friends and to learn how to work together to accomplish a task. Please stop by the Library or email Mrs. Taylor-Flynn for more information.
Women's History Month - March 2024
March is recognized each year as Women's History Month. Stop by the library to check out some great selections that honor women throughout history!
Long Valley Junior Women's Club Photo Contest 2024
Washington Township Community Events & Updates
Adult Technology Workshop
Sponsored by the Washington Township Recreation Dept., LVMS students will be assisting at the Washington Township Senior Center on 4/25/24
LVMS Promotion Signs
Attention 8th Grade Families! Please consider buying a lawn sign to celebrate your 8th Graders Promotion from LVMS. All Promotion signs will support the West Morris Central Project Graduation!
Youth Art Month - March 2024
LVMS artists are showcased in an exhibition at the Washington Township Public Library during March for Youth Art Month.
Congratulations to Mrs. Clark and Mr. Mita and their LVMS Art Students!
We are very proud to display the creativity of our artists for the community.
LVMS 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
All players who would like to sign up for the LVMS Panther Baseball Team are reminded to submit their physical and parent permission paperwork by Friday, March 15. The LVMS Baseball Google Classroom join code is posted outside the North Gym. All players intending to try out need to join the Google Classroom by March 15.
Girls Softball - 7th / 8th Grades
All 7th & 8th Grade girls interested in trying out for the LVMS Girls Softball team should sign up outside Coach Demarest´s Room, Room 26. All girls intending to try- out must have their Physical & spring sports forms in to the nurse by March 15 to try- out. Softball tryouts are scheduled to begin April 1st through April 4th. Players should also complete a player form and return to Coach ASAP which can be found by the sign-up sheet.. See Coach Demarest Rm. 26 with any questions.
Boys and Girls Track & Field** - 6th - 8th Grades
Signups for the girls and boys Spring track teams will start on Tuesday, February 20th outside of Coach Petrucelli's room (36). There are no tryouts for Spring track, and all are welcome to participate. All paperwork, including completed physical forms, are due no later than March 15th.
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
Parents CLICK HERE to sign up to assist with the Book Fair!
March PTA Meeting -
Wednesday, March 6th: 7:00 PM - LVMS Library or Virtually
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4957750399?pwd=aVhabzdkS1lDL2tnOHZMVVp0Z1dsUT09&omn=87463372711
Meeting ID: 495 775 0399
Passcode: LVMSPTA
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