The Monday Minute
Week of October 2nd @ LVMS
We hope you enjoyed the weekend!
The Week of October 2nd - 6th is the Week of Respect!
Our counselors have planned some great activities to recognize this important week.
Highlights from Last Week
SEPTEMBER 2023 PTA NEWSLETTER: Please CLICK HERE for the September PTA Newsletter!
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT: Thank you to all that attended Back to School Night. Please CLICK HERE to view Mr. Ippolito and Mr. Mirabella's presentation if you missed it.
Upcoming Dates
OCTOBER
10/4- Midpoint of MP #1
10/5- PTA Sponsored 6th Grade Social (more information below)
10/9- SCHOOL CLOSED: Columbus Day (Staff PD)
10/12- Ski Club Parent Orientation: 6PM in LVMS PAC
10/24- End of Quint #1
NOVEMBER
11/2- Fall Picture Day Makeups (more information to come)
11/6-11/8- Parent / Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissal Days for Students)
11/9-11/10- SCHOOL CLOSED: NJEA Convention
11/22- Early Dismissal Day
11/23-11/24: SCHOOL CLOSED: Thanksgiving
Reminders
6TH GRADE PTA SOCIAL: The LVMS PTA is hosting a 6th Grade Social on Thursday, October 5th from 3:30 - 5:45 PM at LVMS. The event is run by Go Games which will create a team challenge with clues and different activities. More information included below!
LVMS WINTER SPORTS INFORMATION: All Winter Sports Physicals / Participation Packets are due to be returned to LVMS by Friday, October 20th. Please email Mrs. Hade with any additional questions! More information included below!
Daily Announcements
LVMS Clubs / Extracurriculars
Please listen carefully to and check the morning announcements for updates and information on when LVMS clubs will begin. All participants must pay a $50 participation fee and complete the Clubs and Activities Participation Form.
Yearbook Club
Yearbook club starts on10/16/23. See Ms. Denny or Mrs. Burke for a permission slip.
Free 2 Be Club
Attention all students, Free 2 Be Club is a club where you are free to be yourself. All students are welcome to join. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month before school at 8:00 in the PAC. Our first meeting is Monday, October 9th! See Mrs. Hollman for a permission slip (on the door) and for more information.
Robotics Clubs
Registration will be this week for grades 7 and 8. The robotics club will meet Friday mornings at 7:45am in Mr. Kasper's room #107. Our first club starts Oct 6th. See Mr. Kasper or his website for more info and a permission slip.
Ski Club
There will be a mandatory Ski Club Parent Meeting on Thursday, October 12th at 6:00 PM in the LVMS PAC.
2023-24 Yearbook Cover Contest
LVMS SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Pet Therapy Visits Return to LVMS!
Due to accommodating small groups for each visit, visits will only be attended by certain classes each time. By the end of the year, all students will be provided with this opportunity through their Wellness Classes. Students will have an option to not participate and remain in their scheduled class if they choose to.
The first Pet Therapy visitation will be on October 16th! Please contact your grade level counselor for additional information.
Week of Respect 2023
October 2nd - 6th is recognized as the Week of Respect annually in New Jersey. The LVMS Guidance Department has a great week planned to promote Respect and Anti-Bullying. On Friday, October 6th wear BLUE to show your support for being a respectful Panther!
Community Announcement
LVMS Athletics
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
Girls Field Hockey
Girls Field Hockey - Ms. Kozimor / Mrs. LeViere
Upcoming Schedule
Monday - Home game vs. Mendham
Tuesday - Away game vs. Frelinghusen
Thursday - Practice
Friday - Away game vs. Roxbury
Girls Soccer
Girls Soccer - Mr. Demarest
Upcoming Schedule
Monday - Home game vs. Mendham
Wednesday - Practice
Friday - Home game vs. Valleyview
Boys Soccer
Upcoming Schedule
Monday - Away game at Mendham
Thursday - Practice until 5pm
Friday - Away game at Valleyview
Cross Country
Upcoming Schedule
Monday (10/2): Off
Tuesday (10/3): Practice: 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
Wednesday (10/4): Home Meet: LVMS vs. Allamuchy Middle School (4 p.m. start time)
Thursday (10/5): Off
Friday (10/6): Home Meet: LVMS vs.Central Middle School (4 p.m. start time)
LVMS Winter Sports 2023-24
ATTENTION ALL WINTER SPORT ATHELETES! ALL PAPERWORK / PHYSICALS FOR WINTER SPORTS ARE DUE BY 2:30 PM on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20th. ALL PAPERWORK MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE MAIN OFFICE OR LVMS NURSE. INCOMPLETE OR LATE PAPERWORK CANNOT BE ACCEPTED!
For more information on Winter Spots Please CLICK HERE
For Sports Participation Forms Please CLICK HERE
*Please be aware, Boys and Girls Basketball is only available to 7th and 8th Grade Students*
Please direct questions to individual coaches or to Mr. Mitch Schlesinger, LVMS Sports Coordinator or Mrs. Alicia Hade, LVMS Nurse
PTA Events & Information
October PTA Meeting
Wednesday, October 4 at 7:00 PM in the LVMS Library
Zoom Link will be Provided
Join the LVMS PTA!
The PTA is now accepting Annual Family & Staff Membership registrations! We hope to have all of our families and staff join the PTA to support educational initiatives, student assemblies, and help in continuing to build upon our great community!
PTA Teacher / Staff Membership: $15
CLICK HERE to Join the LVMS PTA for the 2023-24 School Year!
September 2023 PTA Newsletter
Please CLICK HERE for the September 2023 Newsletter
6th Grade Social Event -
Thursday, October 5: 3:30 - 5:45 PM at LVMS
The Go Games - Team Experience
The LVMS PTA has worked with The Go Game to create a unique and exciting team experience for our fall 6th grade social. Groups of up to 7 students work together to solve clues and complete challenges as a team in a scavenger hunt style game.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
$20 for current PTA Members
$25 for non-PTA Members
Deadline to Register EXTENDED: Tuesday, October 3rd
Please email brattonmelanie83@gmail.com with any specific questions!
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