Highlights from Last Week
PEER LEADERS FOR 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR: Applications for the 8th grade Peer Leader program for the 2023-24 school year are closed! Thank you to all that submitted applications.
Upcoming Dates
APRIL
4/17- Public and Permanent: Mr. Richard Geurry Presentation 7PM
4/25- WTS BOE Meeting: 7:30 PM
MAY
5/3- LVMS PTA Meeting: 7PM in LVMS Library
5/10- LVMS Band & Choir Concert: 7PM
5/11- LVMS Orchestra Concert: 7PM
5/12- LVMS Talent Show
5/20- LVMS Band, Choir, Orchestra Trip to Dorney Park: See Mrs. Oppel & Mr. Forrestal for more information
5/22- FKS / OFRS 5th Graders Visit LVMS
5/29- WTSchools CLOSED: Observance Memorial Day
5/30- BAC 5th Graders Visit LVMS
5/31- WMCHS Athletic Trainer Visit 8th Grade: During school day
JUNE
6/2- LVMS Spring Musical: 7PM
6/6-6/7: LVMS 8th Grade Trip
6/9- 8th Grade "Graduates Day" BBQ / Game Show: During school day
6/9- 8th Grade End of Year Dance - 7:00 PM
6/14- LVMS Promotion Ceremony (tentative)
6/15- LVMS Promotion Ceremony Rain Date (if needed)
Reminders
PUBLIC & PERMANENT: Please mark your calendar! Mr. Guerry will return to Long Valley on April 17th to present to the community at 7:00 PM at BAC on cell phone and online safety
24TH ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST: Sponsored by the Long Valley Junior Women's Club, 2023 will be the start of the 24th annual LVJWC Middle School Photo Contest. More information included below.
TAKE OUR DAUGHTERS AND SONS TO WORK DAY 2023: Thursday, April 27th is National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. Please see 4/11/23 Community Update from Dr. Turnamian with additional information. If you plan to have your child participate, this will be required to be submitted to PickUp Patrol.
UPCOMING NJSLA TESTING DATES: For all state testing information, please see 2022-23 School Year District Assessment Calendar from Mrs. Deborah Russ, Director of Curriculum & Instruction.
NJSLA Mathematics: Grades 6-8: May 2nd - 4th
NJSLA ELA: Grades 6-8: May 9th - 10th
NJSAL Science: Grade 8: May 11th -12th
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT DRIVE: Girl Scout Troop 89 is hosting a musical instrument drive. You can donate new or used instruments to improve the LVMS orchestra and band programs. Also accepted are: lightly used music books, shoulder rests, tuners, and other musical supplies. Currently, there are collection bins in both the LVMS vestibule and the Washington Township Library until April 28th.
Daily Announcements
- Any student NOT taking the bus, parents MUST submit a change to PickUp Patrol by 2:00 PM. (this is not required at this time for after school clubs / sports)
- When parents submit to PickUp Patrol they will receive a confirmation email of their change / submission. If you do not receive a confirmation email and this change listed in your account, it has not be submitted. Please be sure you receive a confirmation email.
- Students that are not listed on the walking or parent pick up list will be required to take the bus. For safety purposes, emails, phone calls, or other notifications will not be accepted.
- Student athletes will be required to be picked by parent or carpool after practices / games. Students will not be permitted to walk after sport events. Specific questions can be directed to coaches.
Please be sure to check our LVMS Drop Off / Pick Up Procedures for additional information!
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
Spring 2023 Service Project
Each school year LVMS participates in a "Spring Into Service" activity. This year, for the month of April, students can volunteer to take part in Color A Smile. Color A Smile is a nonprofit organization that distributes cheerful drawings to senior citizens, our troops overseas, and anyone in need of a smile. Every month, the organization sends thousands of new drawings to all the people on their mailing list. Kids, teens, and adults of any age can volunteer to color and help us spread smiles. Each homeroom has a set of coloring pages available along with some basic instructions. Have fun this month coloring and brighten someone's day!
Mark your calendar! Monday, April 17th at 7:00 PM at Cucinella is the rescheduled date for our Parent and Community Presentation from Mr. Richard Guerry. Please feel free to access some digital materials from Mr. Guerry on responsible and safe online and cell phone usage.
Visit: https://www.iroc2.org/492.html
Username: LVMSNJ
Password: Students
Sponosred by the Long Valley Junior Women's Club, 2023 will be the start of the 24th annual LVJWC Middle School Photo Contest. Students are asked to submit digital photos of specific categories. Deadline to submit pictures is April 29th.
- Contest Opens: Monday, March 30th
- Deadline to Submit: Friday, April 29th
- Awards: Wednesday, May 24th - During School
Boys Baseball
Thank you to all that participated in tryouts last week. The final roster has been posted to the Baseball Google Classroom.
Practices will begin this week after school. The first game will be this Thursday versus Mendham Township Middle School.
Girls Softball
Softball practices will begin this week after school. The first game will be this Thursday versus Mendham Township Middle School.
Boys and Girls Track and Field
Boys and Girls spring track practice will take place this week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of this week from 3:30-4:30. Please bring your running gear, and don't forget a water bottle as it is going to be warm this week.
PTA Events & Information
Sponsor a Staffer for Teacher Appreciation Week
The LVMS PTA will be honoring our teachers and staff for the huge role they play in our children’s lives during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 8-12. We are planning an entire week of treats for our amazing staff and can use your help! Please consider making a donation of $10 (or more!) to the PTA’s “Sponsor a Staffer” so we can honor the best of LVMS! Questions? Please contact our Chair, Jess Morgan.
Interested in Joining the PTA Board for the 2023-2024 School Year?
Please join us at our May 3rd PTA Meeting for the nomination the 2023-2024 PTA Board! We have both Board and Committee level vacancies as our 8th Grade parents move on. We're looking for fresh ideas and new perspectives, and welcome anyone interested in joining our team! Questions? Contact ptalvms@gmail.com.
Order Graduation Balloons by 5/31
Save the Date! Upcoming PTA Events & Deadlines
5/3 PTA Meeting - Board Nominations, 7 p.m. LVMS Library
5/8-12 Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week. Click here to donate!
5/12-29 LVMS SpiritWear Sale - Online Store is Open
5/18 PTA Table at 6th grade orientation night
5/31 8th Grade Graduation Balloon Orders Due
6/2 PTA 50/50 Raffle at School Musical
6/7 PTA Meeting - Board Election, 7 p.m. LVMS Library
6/9 8th Grade Celebration Dance, 7-9:30 p.m., LVMS
6/12-14 8th Grade Balloon Pickup at Party Fair
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
