The Monday Minute
Week of March 13th @ LVMS
We hope everyone enjoyed the weekend!
Don't forget! The WTSchools Referendum vote is Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 14th. Please visit https://www.wtschools.org/page/referendum for more information!
This is also the FINAL week for students to submit physicals and paperwork for Spring Sports. All physicals and paperwork are due by Friday, March 17th at 2:30 PM. Please see "Athletics" Section below for more information!
Highlights from Last WeekPUBLIC & PERMANENT: Last week or students attended an Assembly on Cell Phone and Online Safety presented by Mr. Richard Guerry. This presentation promoted a positive spin on cell phone and online safety. Please mark your calendar! Mr. Guerry will return to Long Valley on April 17th to present to the community at 7:00 PM. PICKUP PATROL: Don't forget! All reporting of student absences, early dismissal, walkers, and late arrivals must be sent through PickUp Patrol. At this point, students staying after school for a club or activity IS NOT required to be submitted through PickUp Patrol. Don't forget to review and follow our Pick Up and Drop Off Procedures as well. EPCOT SPIRIT DAY: Last Friday was Epcot Day at LVMS. Homerooms were assigned difference countries and decorated their doors to represent the culture of their country. See below for some of our favorite doors! | Upcoming DatesMARCH 3/14- WTS Referendum Vote: 1-7PM 3/17- 6th Grade Social: Student Council Sponsored: 3:30 - 5PM 3/18- WTSchools STEM Expo 2023 - 1-3PM at LVMS 3/25-4/2- ALL WTSchools CLOSED: Spring Break APRIL 4/6- Spring Picture Day 4/7- WTSchools CLOSED: Observance Good Friday 4/11- 7th / 8th Grade Assembly in school 4/13- End of Marking Period 3 4/17- Public and Permanent: Mr. Richard Geurry Presentation 7PM | RemindersSPRING 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! ATTENTION 8TH GRADE FAMILIES: The LVMS PTA is offering Little Caesar’s pizza kits for your child to sell to help offset some of your 8th grade Gettysburg / Hershey Park trip costs. More information included below! SPRING PICTURE DAY: Spring Picture Day is scheduled for Thursday, April 6th through LifeTouch. More information will be provided in the upcoming weeks. |
Highlights from Last Week
PUBLIC & PERMANENT: Last week or students attended an Assembly on Cell Phone and Online Safety presented by Mr. Richard Guerry. This presentation promoted a positive spin on cell phone and online safety. Please mark your calendar! Mr. Guerry will return to Long Valley on April 17th to present to the community at 7:00 PM.
PICKUP PATROL: Don't forget! All reporting of student absences, early dismissal, walkers, and late arrivals must be sent through PickUp Patrol. At this point, students staying after school for a club or activity IS NOT required to be submitted through PickUp Patrol. Don't forget to review and follow our Pick Up and Drop Off Procedures as well.
EPCOT SPIRIT DAY: Last Friday was Epcot Day at LVMS. Homerooms were assigned difference countries and decorated their doors to represent the culture of their country. See below for some of our favorite doors!
Upcoming Dates
MARCH
3/14- WTS Referendum Vote: 1-7PM
3/17- 6th Grade Social: Student Council Sponsored: 3:30 - 5PM
3/18- WTSchools STEM Expo 2023 - 1-3PM at LVMS
3/25-4/2- ALL WTSchools CLOSED: Spring Break
APRIL
4/6- Spring Picture Day
4/7- WTSchools CLOSED: Observance Good Friday
4/11- 7th / 8th Grade Assembly in school
4/13- End of Marking Period 3
4/17- Public and Permanent: Mr. Richard Geurry Presentation 7PM
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!
ATTENTION 8TH GRADE FAMILIES: The LVMS PTA is offering Little Caesar’s pizza kits for your child to sell to help offset some of your 8th grade Gettysburg / Hershey Park trip costs. More information included below!
SPRING PICTURE DAY: Spring Picture Day is scheduled for Thursday, April 6th through LifeTouch. More information will be provided in the upcoming weeks.
Epcot Day at LVMS
Daily Announcements
LVMS Live - 3/7/2023
National Junior Honor Society Induction - 3/1/23

6th Grade Social - Friday, March 17th

All tickets will be sold for $10 per person during 6th Grade Lunch Periods
Tickets will not be sold at the door!
Spring Intramurals
Spring Intramural Club has started! Thank you to all who attended our first club meeting last Friday. Spring Intramurals will meet again this Friday, March 17th from 3:30-4:45pm.
After spring break, the club will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from April 3rd-May 15th from 3:30-4:45pm. Students should listen to the morning announcements on April 3rd & April 5th for any schedule changes due to spring sport tryouts.
Please see Mr. Inskeep or Mrs. Werneke with any questions!
Library Corner - Women's History Month
Free Adult Tech Workshop!

"Public & Permanent" Presentation & Resources
Mark your calendar! Monday, April 17th at 7:00 PM at Cucinella is the rescheduled date for our Parent and Community Presentation from Mr. Richard Guerry. Please feel free to access some digital materials from Mr. Guerry on responsible and safe online and cell phone usage.
Visit: https://www.iroc2.org/492.html
Username: LVMSNJ
Password: Students
Visit: https://www.iroc2.org/492.html Username: LVMSNJ Password: Students
ATHLETICS UPDATE
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.
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
Boys Baseball - 7th / 8th Grades
Attention all 7th and 8th grade students interested in signing up for baseball. Sign ups will begin Tuesday, February 14, outside of the North Gym. Please make sure to supply your name, grade, and homeroom teacher on the signup sheet.
Girls Softball
Girls Softball - 7th / 8th Grades
All 7th & 8th grade girls interested in playing for the LVMS softball team this Spring should sign up outside Rm. 26. Coach Demarest´s Room.
Please complete and return to Coach the player form ASAP.(found by the sign up sheet (Rm.26)
Try-out dates will be announced and posted on the Website in March
Boys and Girls Track and Field
Boys and Girls Track & Field** - 6th - 8th Grades
**Track & Field is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Students
Attention all 6th through 8th grade students interested in signing up for Spring track, signups will begin today, 2/13/23 outside Coach Petrucelli's room (room 38) near the main office.
Please make sure to supply your name, grade, and homeroom teacher on the signup sheet, as well as take a packet.
Please see or email Coach Petrucelli or Coach Kays with any questions or concerns.
PTA Events & Information
Little Caesar’s Pizza Kit Orders Due March 17
If your 8th grader is participating in this LVMS PTA fundraiser (designed to help offset some of the costs for the Gettysburg/Hershey Park trip) - please submit all final orders by March 17. Visit lvmspta.org or click here to learn more.
Open to all LVMS teachers. Applications will be accepted until March 24 and awarded in May. Visit www.lvmspta.org/teacher-grants to apply.
Hershey Park Discounted Tickets - LVMS PTA Fundraiser
Now on sale until March 23. Click here to order or visit lvmspta.org. **This is separate from the LVMS 8th Grade Trip**
8th Grade Lawn Signs
Order an LVMS Congratulatory Lawn Sign for your 8th grader. Deadline: April 3
Upcoming PTA Events - Save the Date!
April 6, PTA Meeting, 7 p.m., LVMS Library
April 11, "The Signature Project” Student Assembly
May 8-12 Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
June 9, 8th Grade Celebration Dance, 7-9:30 p.m., LVMS
For more information on the 2023 Washington Township School Zero Tax Impact Referendum please be sure to visit our website at https://www.wtschools.org/page/referendum
WASHINGTON TWP REFERENDUM HIGHLIGHTS
Don't forget to vote on Tuesday, March 14th!
The 2023 Referendum features a Zero Tax Impact to community members and focuses on new capital improvement projects that have direct educational and safety impacts on our students and teaching staff!
LVMS: Installation of Building Generator, Major HVAC Upgrades (including central air conditioning), Updates and additions of STEM spaces, Paving/Sidewalk Repairs
BAC: Media Center Improvement, Paving / Drainage Enhancements, Outdoor Upgrades
FKS: Major HVAC Upgrades (including central air conditioning), Boiler / Window Updates, Media Center Improvements, Roof Replacements, Paving/Sidewalk Repairs
OFRS: Media Center Improvements, Paving/Sidewalk Repairs, ADA access playground
Additional information available HERE!
Voting will take place on Tuesday, March 14th