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The Monday Minute
Week of May 6th @ LVMS
We hope everyone had a nice weekend!
As a reminder, next week begins New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) Testing at LVMS. Please make every effort to have your students arrive to school on time with a charged Chromebook. Included is the testing schedule:
May 13th and14th: ELA Testing
May 16th - 20th: Math / Algebra Testing (no algebra on 5/20)
May 21st and 22nd: Science (8th Grade Only)
For more information, please CLICK HERE to see the district communication from WTS District Testing Coordinator Mrs. Debbie Russo.
Highlights, Dates, & Reminders
HIGHLIGHTS FROM LAST WEEK
8TH GRADE END OF YEAR EVENTS: Please CLICK HERE for additional information on the planned 8th grade end of year events and field trips. For more information, please see an email sent from Mr. Ippolito & 8th Grade Team Leaders on 4/18/24.
VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: Thank you to the LVMS PTA for sponsoring the Volleyball Tournament last week!
UPCOMING DATES
MAY
5/7- NWEA MAP Testing: 6th and 7th Grade Only
5/6 - 5/10- Teacher Appreciation Week: sponsored by the LVMS PTA
5/8- Band, Choir & Jazz Band Spring Concert: 7PM
5/9- Orchestra Concert & Rock Band: 7PM
5/13- NJSLA Testing Begins
5/27- ALL WTSchools Closed - Memorial Day
JUNE
6/3- 7-2 Field Trip
6/5- 7-1 Field Trip
6/7- 8th Grade End of Year Dance: 7:00 PM
6/10- LVMS Grade 8 Promotion: 6:00 PM
6/12- Last Day of School!
REMINDERS
LVMS PTA SPONSORED EVENTS: Please see below for more information on the PTA Sponsored Shoe Drive.
ATTENTION 7TH GRADE FAMILIES: Field Trip Permission Slips / Information was sent home with your student today. This was also emailed to families. Payment / Signed Permissions slips are due by 5/15/24.
Lunch Menus & Announcements
Daily Announcements
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/
LVMS - PTA Board Elections: 2024-2025 School Year
The LVMS PTA is recruiting volunteers to join us in our mission to continue our positive impact on the LVMS School Community. There are multiple board positions available! Please email ptalvms@gmail.com with any questions or for more information!
Save the Date! 8th Grade End of Year Dance!
Friday, June 7th, 2024 at 7:00 PM
More information to come soon!
LVMS Fishing Club
Multilingual Bingo Night - 5/24/24
Student Council Events
LVMS Talent Show
The LVMS Student Council is happy to announce that they will be hosting the Talent Show on
Friday, May 10th at 7:00 PM
LVMS Spring Sports Information
Boys Baseball - 7th / 8th Grades
Monday: Game Cancelled
Tuesday: Practice
Wednesday: Home Game vs. Central Middle School (Parsippany)
Thursday: OFF
Friday: Away Game vs. Frelinghuysen
Girls Softball - 7th / 8th Grades
Monday: Game Cancelled
Tuesday: Practice
Wednesday: Home Game vs. Central Middle School (Parsippany)
Thursday: Practice
Friday: Away Game vs. Frelinghuysen
Boys and Girls Track & Field** - 6th - 8th Grades
Monday: Game Cancelled
Tuesday : Meet vs. Mt. Olive
Wednesday: Practice
Thursday: OFF
Friday: Meet vs. Warren Hills
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
Washington Township Community Events & Updates
Attention 8th Grade Football Players!
WMCHS Football Orientation Meeting - Monday, May 6th!
WMCHS - Previews Program 2024
Attention 8th Grade Girls Soccer Players!
Please see the included information about the WMCHS Girls Soccer Program
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/
Teacher Appreciation Week 2024: May 6th - May 10th
Sponsor a Staffer - Teacher Appreciation Week is right around the corner. The LVMS PTA will be honoring our teachers and staff for the huge role they play in our children’s lives. We are planning an entire week of treats from May 6-10 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! Please forward any questions to Jess Morgan bres03@yahoo.com.
LVMS PTA Board Elections: 2024-25 School Year
The LVMS PTA is recruiting volunteers to join us in our mission to continue our positive impact on the LVMS School Community. There are multiple board positions available! Please email ptalvms@gmail.com with any questions or for more information!
May PTA Meeting -
Thursday, May 2nd: 7:00 PM - LVMS Library or Virtually
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4957750399?pwd=aVhabzdkS1lDL2tnOHZMVVp0Z1dsUT09&omn=82195366088
Meeting ID: 495 775 0399
Passcode: LVMSPTA
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Location: 51 West Mill Road, Long Valley, NJ, USA
Phone: 908-876-3434
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