The Monday Minute
Week of January 24th @ LVMS
This week marks the conclusion of the Second Marking period which means we are approximately 50% through the 2021-22 School Year! As a reminder, the OnCourse parent portal will be closed to parents beginning Thursday, January 27th and will reopen on Monday, January 31st. At that time, finalized Marking Period 2 / Cycle #3 grades will be available. Don't forget to access the following resources for your benefit:
OnCourse Connect Dashboard How To
Tips for Making the Most out of a Report Card
from Mr. Ippolito and Mr. Mirabella
Highlights from Last Week
For those utilizing virtual learning due to COVID-19 or exposure to COVID-19, please continue to check Google Classroom and GoGuardian daily. It is expected that everyone continues to follow the regular LVMS Daily Schedule. As a reminder, all class specific questions should be directed to the specific classroom teacher first.
As we continue to navigate the challenging climate of COVID-19, please continue to remind your students of proper mask wearing, handwashing hygiene, and social distancing. Additionally, if your student feels ill or is waiting results of a COVID test please DO NOT send them to school. Immediately contact our school nurses for additional information.
Upcoming Dates
JANUARY
1/27- End of Marking Period 2 / End of Cycle 3
1/31- LVMS Yearbook Order Deadline **EXTENDED**
FEBRUARY
2/1- LVMS Band & Choir Concert - 7:00 PM
2/2- LVMS Orchestra Concert - 7:00 PM
2/8- WTS BOE Meeting
2/8- LVMS PTA Meeting (held in LVMS Library)
2/21- SCHOOL CLOSED - Presidents' Day
2/22- Quint #3 Concludes
MARCH
3/8- WTS BOE Meeting
3/16- PTA Sponsored Assembly-Gian Paul Gonzalez
Reminders
COVID-19 REMINDERS: If you have any questions regarding COVID-19, absences, quarantining status, etc. please contact our school nurses ASAP at
kpinto@wtschools.org and ahade@wtschools.org.
ABSENCES: Please continue to report student absences using the LVMS Attendance Line. Please call our Main Office Number, (908) 876-3434, and select option 1 to report an absence.
VIRTUAL LEARNING: As per mandates from the NJ Department of Education, Virtual Learning opportunities are still only available to those that have been exposed to or have tested positive to COVID-19. If you are in need of a hot spot device please reach out to you student's Guidance Counselor or to Mr. Mirabella. Additionally, if you need to take advantage of the schools lunch program, please contact Stephanie Stetz.
SPRING SPORTS UPDATE: Please see section below for important dates, forms, and information on Spring Sports!
Marking Period #2 Is Ending!
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Athletics
Basketball Update:
Boys Basketball resumed play last Friday in a hard fought game falling to Brooklawn 59 - 55. Boys will continue play versus Copeland and Warren Hills Middle School this week.
More information will be provided from Coach Denny this week about upcoming Girls Basketball games!
Full Schedules:
AT THIS TIME, ONLY PARENT SPECTATORS FROM THE HOME TEAM WILL BE PERMITTED TO ATTEND HOME BASKETBALL GAMES.
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, STUDENT SPECTATORS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.
Spring Sports Update
2022 Spring Season - (B/G Track, Baseball, and Softball)
- Physicals Due Date - Friday, March 18th (FINAL DUE DATE)
-All student physicals MUST be received, reviewed, and approved by the district physician.
-Incomplete forms can not be approved and will impact your child’s ability to try-out for, or participate in, our sports teams.
-Please mark your calendars - FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE!
- Tryout/Practice Start dates - Monday, April 4th (anticipated)
- End Date of Overall Season - Monday, June 6th (anticipated)
Additional information is available via our LVMS Athletics site.
All required forms can be downloaded here
As a reminder, 6th grade students are ONLY eligible to participate
on the Spring Track & Field Teams.
National Junior Honor Society
The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is accepting applications for New Members. Applicants must be second semester 6th graders or in 7th or 8th grade. The application, applicant requirements, and all additional information can be found on the LVMS Website.
Applications are due by January 28, 2022.
No late applications accepted!
School & PTA Information
LVMS Yearbook Order Center
DEADLINE TO ORDER HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL JAN. 31st!
- Yearbook Order Link (by January 31, 2022)
*School Order Number: 4877
*School Name: Long Valley Middle School
- Submit photos (of LVMS students ONLY) by downloading the HJeShare app or via this link: HJe Share (Use School Code: 4877)
- Questions: Ms. Denny or Mrs. Burke.
- Opens 1/28 with delivery before 3/21
- Reminder: $5 per item sold, goes back to the PTA.
February PTA General Meeting
Tuesday, February 8th at 7:00 PM (LVMS Library)
Scholastic Book Fair - Sponsored by the LVMS PTA
RE-SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 7TH
- Updated information will be provided as it becomes available
Virtual Wine Tasting Party - Wine's Around the USA
Friday, April 29th at 7:30 PM
- All proceeds benefit the LVMS PTA
Health and Safety
COVID Activity Index Level (CALI) - As of 12/20/2021 the district received notification that our region’s CALI score transitioned to Very High (RED). As of 12/30/2021, the CDC has updated it's guidelines to reflect recommendations for "Very High" COVID-19 Levels. Please click here to view those guidelines.
Close Contact / Quarantine: Starting Tuesday, January 18th, both isolation and quarantine periods have been reduced to Five (5) full days. Day zero (0) is the first day of symptoms or if asymptomatic day zero is the day of the positive test. For close contacts, the date of exposure is considered day zero. UPDATED 1/14/22
Community Update: Please see Dr. Turnamian's 1/14/2022 Community Update for detailed information on the updates to the districts Quarantine procedures.
Washington Township Health Department - COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Held at West Morris Central HS- 259 Bartley Road, Chester NJ
Tuesday, January 25th & Tuesday, February 25th
For more information see the CDC's 1/12/2022 Recommendations.
Please consult our NJDOH COVID-19 Resources as needed
Any health questions or concerns should be directed to our school nurses, kpinto@wtschools.org and ahade@wtschools.org.
Long Valley Middle School
Website: www.wtschools.org
Location: 51 West Mill Road, Long Valley, NJ, USA
Phone: 908-876-3434