The Monday Minute
Week of May 29th @ LVMS
We hope everyone had a great long weekend!
Please read over the information included carefully as we have a busy last few weeks of the 2022-23 School Year!
Highlights from Last Week
NJSLA MAKEUP TESTING: NJSLA makeup testing will conclude this week!
DESTINATION IMAGINATION TEAM UPDATE: The DI Team traveled to Global Finals in Kansas City last weekend. The placed in the top 1/3 of teams competing in their category! Congratulations Mrs. Bohrer and all team members!
24TH ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST: Thank you to the Long Valley Junior Women's Club for hosting the annual digital photo contest this past month. Students work will be showcased in the LVMS Library later this month.
Upcoming Dates
MAY
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- Multilingual Bingo Night: 5-7PM WT Library
6/9- 8th Grade End of Year Dance - 7-9:30PM
6/12- 6th Grade Field Trip: During school day
6/14- LVMS Promotion Ceremony (tentative)
6/15- LVMS Promotion Ceremony Rain Date (if needed)
Reminders
FALL 2023 SPORTS INFORMATION: Attention all students interested in participating in Fall 2023 Sports! The deadline to submit paperwork for participation in Fall 2023 Sports is Friday, August 18th. Please CLICK HERE for more information or see section below!
LOST AND FOUND: Our Lost & Found bin, found in the LVMS front vestibule, is OVERFLOWING! Please check for sweatshirts, jackets, water bottles, lunch boxes, etc. Be aware! Unclaimed items will be donated at the conclusion of the school year!
Don't forget to check the Lost & Found!
Daily Announcements
LVMS Live - 5/23/23
Attention 8th Grade Students and Families!
8th Grade Field Trip
Mr. Ippolito, Mr. Mirabella, and Mrs. Pinto will be holding House Meetings for all students attending the 8th Grade Trip to review procedures, expectations, and answer and student questions.
**Please contact your team leader or homeroom teacher with any questions:
8-1: Ms. Janus
8-2: Mrs. Smith
8-3: Mr. Sutton
8th Grade Counselor: Mrs. Werneke
8th Grade ChromeBook Check
Monday June 5th please plan to leave your ChromeBook, Charger, and Bag at LVMS in PM Homeroom. The technology team will use this time to complete inventory while we are on the 8th Grade Trip.
End of Year Celebrations - Friday, June 9th
During the School Day
- Promotion Ceremony Rehearsal
- Student BBQ
- Game Show (sponsored by the LVMS PTA)
- Yearbook Signing
8th Grade End of Year Dance - PTA Sponsored GLOW Party!
- 7:00 - 9:30 PM
- Casual, Fun, Neon Attire
- Parents, please RSVP by 6/5
LVMS Class of 2023 Promotion Ceremony
LVMS Promotion is scheduled for Wednesday, June 14th at 6:00 PM (rain date Thurs. June 15th)
- Outdoor Promotion Ceremony is planned (tickets not necessary)
- Promotion Ceremony will be live streamed
- In the event that the rain date is utilized / the Promotion is moved indoors, each family will be provided with two (2) tickets to attend in person
*More information will be released in the upcoming week regarding the Promotion Ceremony
Guidance Corner
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
LVMS Welcomes Incoming 6th Grade Students!
BAC students will visit on 5/30.
SPRING ATHLETICS UPDATE
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
Boys Baseball
On Thursday, June 1 the boys baseball team will have a team celebration after-school until 4:30. Players please bring your cleaned jersey and uniform. Thank you for a great season!
Girls Softball
Congratulations to the Girls Softball team on their season! The team finished their season with an overall 4 wins 7 loss record. Girls should clean their uniforms and prepare to return them.
Boys and Girls Track and Field
Congratulations on a great season for both the Boys and Girls Track and Field Teams!
This week a few team members will be participating in the County Championship. Please contact Coach Petrucelli or Coach Kays if you have any questions!
Fall 2023 Sports Information
2023 Fall Season - (B/G Soccer, B/G Cross Country, and Field Hockey)
Physicals Due Date - Aug 18th
Tryout/Practice Start dates - Sept 6th
End Date of Overall Season - Nov 8th
PTA Events & Information
Don’t miss these MAY 31 Deadlines! Spirit Store | Graduation Balloons!
- The LVMS SpiritWear store is only open until Wednesday, 5/31. CLICK HERE to order.
- Celebrate your 8th grader with LVMS-themed balloons for your mailbox. Get 6 mylar balloons for $25! Pick-up at Party Fair of Chester, 6/12-14. Visit lvmdspta.org for an order form or call Party Fair to order, 908-888-2179.
Enter our 50/50 Raffle on June 2!
The LVMS PTA is holding a 50/50 Raffle during the Spring Musical this Friday, June 2. Tickets are $5 each, 3 for $10, and 8 for $20. Must be present to win. Cash only. All proceeds benefit the LVMS PTA.
PTA Board Elections - June 22
We are excited to announce the slate for our 2023-2024 PTA Board! Accepting nominations until 6/7 for anyone who wishes to toss their hat in the ring. Elections will take place on 6/22 at 7pm on Zoom. Meeting link will be posted in advance.
— LVMS PTA Board Slate —
President: Jennifer Moore
Vice President: Bindya Madane
Secretary: Gee Greco
Treasurer: Michael Hild
VP, Communications: Tori Reade
VP, Membership: Chris Satmary
VP, Membership: Jeff Day
RSVP or Volunteer for the 8th Grade “All Glowed Up” Dance
Attention 8th grade Families: The 8th Grade Celebration Dance is on 6/9, 7-9:30 p.m. Please RSVP for your student by June 5th. Volunteers are also needed to help out or to loan an outdoor game for the night. Please sign up here.
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