The Monday Minute
Week of February 6th @ LVMS
We hope everyone enjoyed the weekend!
The OnCourse Gradebook Portal was re-opened on Friday, February 3rd with finalized Marking Period 2 Grades. Please check OnCourse and contact content specific teachers with any questions that you may have.
Highlights from Last Week
2022-23 LVMS YEARBOOK: Please Click Here for more information on ordering at 22-23 LVMS Yearbook!
MARKING PERIOD #2: MP 2 has concluded. Grades are now available via the OnCourse Gradebook Portal.
Upcoming Dates
FEBRUARY
2/7- WTS BOE Meeting: 7PM
2/8-2/28- HS Conferences w/ 8th Graders (in school)
2/8- Drum Café Assembly (all grades)
2/10- 7th / 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance: 7PM
2/20- SCHOOL CLOSED: Presidents Day
2/23- End of Quint #3
MARCH
3/3- NJHS Staff vs. Student Basketball Game
Reminders
SPRING SPORTS PAPERWORK: All paperwork and physicals for Spring Sports will be due on Friday, March 17th. Please CLICK HERE for additional information and paperwork. More Information provided below!
STUDENT DRINKS: As a reminder, students are ONLY permitted to have refillable water bottles in the classrooms. Energy Drinks (Monster, Red Bull, etc.), Coffee, Hot Chocolate, and other Specialty Drinks are not permitted in the building during the school day.
8TH GRADE WMCHS SCHEDULE REMIDNER: Scheduling conferences for enrollment at West Morris Central High School (WMCHS) will take place at LVMS from February 8th - February 28th. If you have not yet scheduled your child's conference with WMCHS, please use the link to do so: https://jwagner-6.youcanbook.me Please direct any additional questions to Mrs. Joey Wagner, School Counseling Administrative Assistant at jwagner@wmrhsd.org or by calling 908-879-5212 ext. 3425.
Daily Announcements
LVMS Live - 1/31/2023
2022-23 LVMS Yearbook Order!
Don't forget to order your 2022-23 LVMS Yearbook!
CLICK HERE for online order - Deadline to order is February 14, 2023
School Name - Long Valley Middle School
Job #: 4877
8th Grade Families - Order your Yearbook Ads Here!
The Yearbook Staff at Long Valley Middle School invites you to make a memorable addition to the 2022-23 Yearbook in the form of a WELL WISHER. Some parents surprise their graduate with this gift. All Ads must be purchased by February 14, 2023. NO LATE SUBMISSIONS will be accepted beyond that submission date. Only one ad per student is allowed. See attached flyer for instructions & more information.
Please contact Mrs. Burke or Ms. Denny directly with any additional questions.
Marking Period #2 Concludes!
The OnCourse Gradebook Portal was re-opened on Friday, February 3rd with finalized Marking Period 2 Grades. Please check OnCourse and contact content specific teachers with any questions that you may have.
Don't forget to click on the live link in OnCourse under each class to view assignment breakdowns / any additional comments that teachers may have shared.
Black History Month - February 2023
NJHS Upcoming Events
The National Junior Honors Society will be sponsoring the following events:
Flowers for Friends: 2/1 - 2/13
Students can purchase carnations for $1.00 and write a message to be sent to a friend at LVMS. Forms will be found in Homerooms. Flowers will be delivered on 2/14/23.
7th and 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance: 2/10 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM
When: Friday, February 10th from 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: LVMS
Who: All 7th / 8th Grade LVMS Students
Tickets: $10 per person sold during lunches starting 2/6 (also sold at the door)
Other: There will be snacks and drinks available
**ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION**
Annual Staff vs. Student Basketball Game: 3/3 from 3:30 - 5:00 PM
When: Friday, March 3rd from 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Where: LVMS
Who: All LVMS Students
Tickets: $5 per person sold during lunches starting 2/28 (NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR)
Other: There will be snacks and a 1/2 time raffle
**ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION**
Spring Intramurals
Spring Intramurals SIGN UPS are now open for all interested students in grades 6-8th. Permission slips are available in Room 29 with Mr. Inskeep or in the Guidance Office with Mrs. Werneke. Signups will be open until February 24th but and are on a first come first serve basis. Enrollment is limited to 50 students.
Spring Intramurals Information:
When: Begins Friday, March 10th
Normal Meeting Times: Monday / Wednesday - 3:30 - 4:45 PM
Permission Slips: Due by Friday, February 24th (or sooner if max enrollment met)
Contact: Mr. Inskeep and Mrs. Werneke
ATHLETICS UPDATE
Boys Basketball
Please return clean uniforms to Mr. Schlesinger.
Team Website: Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Girls basketball ended their regular season with a record of 7-6 and made it to the second round of counties! Clean uniforms can be returned to Ms. Denny.
Team Website: Girls Basketball
Spring Sports Paperwork
All paperwork and physicals for Spring Sports will be due on Friday, March 17th. Please CLICK HERE for additional information and paperwork. Late forms or incomplete packets cannot be accepted after Friday, March 17th.
Boys Baseball - 7th / 8th Grades
Girls Softball - 7th / 8th Grades
Boys and Girls Track & Field** - 6th - 8th Grades
Track & Field is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Students
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
PTA Events & Information
Drum Café Assembly - Sponsored by the LVMS PTA
Wednesday, February 8th
All Students will attend during school day
Help Wanted! - The LVMS PTA is looking for some extra helping hands!
- Teacher Grant Committee Member: The PTA needs one more committee member to review and award teacher grants later this Spring.
Please reach out to ptalvms@gmail.com if interested.
Time to show your Panther Pride! The LVMS Online SpiritWear store will open February 10 - 26. CLICK HERE for order information.
March PTA Meeting:
Wednesday, March 8th at 7:00PM in LVMS Library
Long Valley Middle School
Website: www.wtschools.org
Location: 51 West Mill Road, Long Valley, NJ, USA
Phone: 908-876-3434