The Monday Minute
Week of January 23rd @ LVMS
We hope everyone enjoyed the weekend!
Please check the calendar of "Up Coming Dates" below as there are a few important deadlines coming up in the next week.
Don't forget! Friday, January 27th is our NEXT Spirit Day! It's New Jersey Day! Wear anything that represents New Jersey to earn Spirit Points for your Homeroom.
Highlights from Last Week
STUDENT DROP OFF / DISMISSAL / ATTENDANCE: As a reminder, PickUp Patrol is the only method for reporting student absences, early dismissals, and late arrivals to school. Please take a moment, to review our Parent Pick Up Procedures.
2022-23 LVMS YEARBOOK: Please Click Here for more information on ordering at 22-23 LVMS Yearbook!
8TH GRADE TRIP INFORMATION: As a reminder, deposits for the 8th Grade Trip are due by Friday, January 27th. For more information contact your homeroom teacher.
Upcoming Dates
JANUARY
1/26- End of Cycle #3
1/26- 8th Grade Trip Deposit Deadline
1/30- End of MP2
1/31- NJHS Applications Due to Mrs. Smith
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 (tentative)
2/20- SCHOOL CLOSED: Presidents Day
2/23- End of Quint #3
Reminders
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONORS SOCIETY APPLICATION: Click Here for the NJHS Application. All applications are due on Tues. January 31st.
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!
TECHNOLOGY NOTIFICATION: This week, invoices will be mailed home via USPS to any families of students who have damaged their district issued ChromeBook as a result of carelessness or neglect.
Daily Announcements
8th Grade Trip Information
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.
NJHS Fundraiser!
Battle of the Houses Continues!
Battle of the Houses continues! Mark your calendar so you don't miss out on earning spirit points for your House!
Volleyball Club
Volleyball Club will be starting Monday, February 6th and then meeting every Tuesday and Thursday until spring break. The club is limited to a max of 50 students. If you plan to participate, make sure that you have a permission slip and check for $50, made payable to “LVMS”, handed in to Mr. Petty by Friday, February, 3 (or the max of 50 students is met).
Volleyball Club Information:
When: Begins Monday, February 6th
Normal Meeting Times: Tuesday / Thursday - 3:30 - 4:45 PM
Permission Slips: Due by Friday, February 3rd (or sooner if max enrollment met)
Contact: Mr. Petty
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
The Boys Basketball team won their second consecutive game on Friday defeating Brooklawn in a thrilling game! Michael Kitsastsky and Asher Salisbury paced the Panthers in scoring. Brennan Morgan, Liam Blaskopf, and Derek Inskeep all pulled down key rebounds. Kitsatsky and Parker Sietz were standouts on defense. On Wednesday, January 25th, the boys team will enter the Morris County Tournament at MacKinnon Middle School in Wharton. Good Luck!
Team Website: Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Girls played awesome in their last season game on Friday, ending our season with a winning record 7-6. There will be practice Wednesday and Friday this week until 5pm and the 1st round of the County tournament is on Monday 1/30 @ 5:45pm against Mount Olive middle school.
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
February PTA Meeting:
Wednesday, February 1st at 7:00PM
Drum Café Assembly - Sponsored by the LVMS PTA
Wednesday, February 8th
All Students will attend during school day
Long Valley Middle School
Website: www.wtschools.org
Location: 51 West Mill Road, Long Valley, NJ, USA
Phone: 908-876-3434