
The Monday Minute
Week of September 11th @ LVMS
We hope you enjoyed the weekend!
Highlights from Last Week
CHROMEBOOK REMINDER: If you are experiencing any technology issues with your Chromebook, please plan to see the Tech Department in Homeroom or Support Period.
PICKUP PATROL REMINDER: Please don't forget to report student absences, tardies, early pick ups, or walkers through PickUp Patrol. All pick ups / walkers must be submitted by 2:00 PM (you will receive a confirmation email once submitted). If not submitted, students will be required to take the bus home. Parent calls / written notes will not be accepted.
Upcoming Dates
SEPTEMBER
9/12- WTS BOE Meeting 7:30 PM
9/21- Fall Picture Day (more information to come)
9/25- SCHOOL CLOSED: Yom Kippur
9/27- LVMS Back to School Night - Grade 6: 6:30 PM
9/28- LVMS Back to School Night - Grades 7 & 8: 6:30 PM
OCTOBER
10/2- Fall Picture Day Makeups (Tentative)
Reminders
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT: Back to School Night is schedule for September 27th for 6th Grade and September 28th for 7th and 8th Grades at 6:30 PM each night.
SCOLIOSIS SCREENING INFORMATION: Attention 7th grade families, please CLICK HERE to view the email that was sent to all 7th grade families from Mrs. Pinto on 9/6/23 regarding the required Scoliosis Screening that is scheduled to take place in the last week of September.
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR WELCOME BACK: Please check your email for a Welcome Back letter sent on 9/8/23 from each grade level counselor. Links are also included below in the Counselor Corner Section.
Daily Announcements
PickUp Patrol Reminder
All LVMS families should log into their PickUp Patrol account to verify pick up / drop of plans. Any new families will receive an email directly from PickUp Patrol with account information. LVMS will utilize PickUp Patrol in the following ways:
Reporting Student Absence from school (sick, doctors appointment, etc.)
Reporting a student coming to school late
Requesting to pick up a student early from school
Giving permission for a student to walk home after school or NOT take the bus.
LVMS SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Please reach out to your grade level counselor with any specific questions! They are here to support all of our students as they transition into a new grade level and navigate middle school.
GRADE 6
GRADE 7
GRADE 8
LVMS Clubs / Extracurriculars
Please listen carefully to and check the morning announcements for updates and information on when LVMS clubs will begin. All participants must pay a $50 participation fee and complete the Clubs and Activities Participation Form.
Band / Chorus / Orchestra Information
Band Rehearsal - Band rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, September 6th. We will meet in room 43 during your afternoon cycle. Please bring your instrument to school on Wednesday. If you do not have an instrument please see Mrs. Oppel.
Morning Chorus - Students who are interested in joining Morning Chorus please email Mrs. Oppel. Morning Chorus will start on Wednesday morning September 13th. We meet at 7:45 in room 43.
6th Grade Orchestra - The first morning rehearsal is tomorrow, September 12th, at 7:45am. Please arrive on time. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Forrestal.
7th and 8th Grade Orchestra - The first morning rehearsal is this Thursday, September 14th, at 7:45am. Please arrive on time. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Forrestal.
Fall Intramurals
Intramural club will be starting on Thursday, September 14th , after school until 4:45. If you plan to participate, make sure that you have a permission slip and payment submitted to Mr. Petty or Mr. Schlesinger before September 14th.
Chess Club
Sign ups for the LVMS Chess Club have begun. Visit Mr Ryan's room (room 5 in the seventh grade wing) and pick up a permission slip. Please return your signed permission slip and payment to Mr. Ryan as soon as possible. The first Chess Club meeting is September 18th.
Ski Club
Please check Clever or CLICK HERE for the 2023-24 Ski Club Interest Form. This form should be completed by Friday, September 22nd.
Student Council
If you are a 7th or 8th grader interested in becoming a student council candidate, please sign the sign up sheets outside of Mrs. Zajac ‘s and Mrs. Abbate’s room by Thursday September 14th. Our initial interest meeting will be held Friday September 15th during 6th period. A pass will be provided to your homeroom teacher
Destination Imagination
Come to the information Meeting Thursday September 14 after school until 4:30 in Mrs. Bohrer's room 32. If you can't make it or have questions, stop and see Mrs. Bohrer. More details are found HERE.
Cooking Club (6th Only)
The Cooking Club is an after school program designed to give sixth graders an opportunity to develop or tweak their kitchen skills. During Cooking Club we will be making snacks that can safely be made with little or no adult supervision. Mrs. Carkitto will be meeting with students in Room 42 from 3:30 – 5:00 Tuesdays or Wednesdays. You sign up for the day that you would like to attend. The first week of September 27 and 28 we will only meet until 4:30. Registrations are a first come first served. There is a $50 participation fee plus $10 for supplies. Registration will begin Sept 11
Fall 2023 Athletics
Please be aware that the deadline to submit sports physicals / paperwork has passed (8/18/23). Paperwork can no longer be accepted at this point. Only students that have submitted all paperwork and have been cleared by the district physician can participate in tryouts.
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
Girls Field Hockey
Girls Field Hockey - Ms. Kozimor / Mrs. LeViere
Field Hockey has practice after school today (9/11/23) from 3:30-5:15.
Girls Soccer
Girls Soccer - Mr. Demarest
Tryout Dates:
Monday September 11th
Wednesday September 13th
Time: 3:30---5:15 PM
Come properly dressed, have water and be sure to have a ride home.
**Must attend all three days**
Boys Soccer
Tryout Dates:
Thursday, September 7th
Tuesday, September 12th
Time: 3:30---5:00 PM
Come properly dressed w/ cleats, have a water bottle, and be sure to have a ride home.
**Must attend all tryout days**
Boys Soccer Practices Begin...
Thursday, September 14th - Practice from 3:30-5:00
Friday, September 15th - Practice from 3:30-5:00
Cross Country
Cross Country Practice takes place tomorrow, Tuesday, September 12th @ 3:30 p.m. — 4:45 p.m
PTA Events & Information
Join the LVMS PTA!
The PTA is now accepting Annual Family & Staff Membership registrations! We hope to have all of our families and staff join the PTA to support educational initiatives, student assemblies, and help in continuing to build upon our great community!
PTA Teacher / Staff Membership: $15
CLICK HERE to Join the LVMS PTA for the 2023-24 School Year!
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