The Monday Minute
Week of May 13th @ LVMS
We hope everyone had a nice weekend!
The New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) Testing started today 5/13. 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
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK: Thank you to Mrs. Jessica Morgan and the LVMS PTA for sponsoring a great week for the LVMS Staff. The generosity of the entire LVMS Community is greatly appreciated to celebrate our wonderful staff.
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.
UPCOMING DATES
MAY
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.
8TH GRADE END OF YEAR DANCE: Please CLICK HERE for more information on the PTA Sponsored End of Year Dance. More information is also included below!
Lunch Menus & Announcements
Daily Announcements
Save the Date! 8th Grade End of Year Dance!
Multilingual Bingo Night - 5/24/24
LVMS Spring Sports Information
Boys Baseball - 7th / 8th Grades
Monday: Practice
Tuesday: OFF
Wednesday: Practice
Thursday: Away Game vs. Brooklawn MS
Friday: Home Game vs. Mt. Olive
Girls Softball - 7th / 8th Grades
Monday: Off
Tuesday: Practice
Wednesday: Practice
Thursday: Away Game vs. Brooklawn MS
Friday: Away Game vs. Mt. Olive
Boys and Girls Track & Field** - 6th - 8th Grades
Monday: OFF
Tuesday : Practice
Wednesday: OFF
Thursday: Meet at Dover
Friday: OFF
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
WMCHS - Previews Program 2024
WMCHS Marching Band & Color Guard
Marching Band Kick Off & Information Session
Tuesday, May 21st - 5:30 - 7:30 PM @ WMCHS Band Room
Please reach out to band director Kyle Gelatka (kgelatka@wmrhsd.org) with any questions.
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/
LVMS PTA Board Elections: 2024-25 School Year
Elections for the 2024-25 LVMS PTA Executive Board will take place at the June 5th PTA Meeting.
Please email ptalvms@gmail.com with any questions or for more information!
June PTA Meeting -
Wednesday, June 5th: 7:00 PM - LVMS Library or Virtually
Meeting details to follow!
SAVE THE DATE: 8th Grade End of Year Celebration Dance
Friday, June 7th, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Please RSVP by May 31st by indicating "yes" or "no" for your child(ren)
Parents please consider making this night even more successful by making a donation for the event. Please CLICK HERE to sign up. Items in need are food / water items, backyard games (for borrow), or volunteer your time to set up, etc.
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
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