The Monday Minute
Week of March 21st @ LVMS
It might be the final count down to Spring Break, but we still have a busy week planned at LVMS! Monday is Crazy Sock Day in support of World Down's Syndrome Day. Later in the week, the students of the LVMS Modern Dance Company will put on a performances for each grade level and one evening performance for family and friends.
Please read the section below on Student Drop Off / Pick Up Procedures carefully!
As a reminder, all Washington Township Schools will be CLOSED next week, March 28th - April 1st for Spring Break! We hope everyone has a restful and relaxing week off!
Highlights from Last Week
Thank you to our LVMS PTA for an amazing assembly by Gian Paul Gonzalez who motivated our students to be "All In". Pictures and video clips from the presentation to follow soon!
Thank you to all who attended the Student v. Staff Basketball game! LVMS raised over $1500 for the American Heart Association! A special thank you to all students and staff who participated to make the event a major success and a lot of fun! Congrats to the staff on a dramatic come from behind win 61 to 57 (additional photos below).
Upcoming Dates
MARCH
3/22- PTA Meeting: 7PM
3/23- Modern Dance Company Performance: 7PM
3/28 - 4/1- SCHOOL CLOSED - Spring Break
3/31- 8th Grade Yearbook Ads Due (see below)
APRIL
4/6- Martina Hahn Speed Painter Student Assembly
4/7- Spring Picture Day - Lifetime Photos
4/12- Marking Period 3 Ends
Reminders
LOST AND FOUND: The Lost & Found located in the LVMS Main Entrance vestibule is overflowing! If your child is missing clothing, lunchboxes, or other items, please have them check there. ALL ITEMS NOT CLAIMED BY FRIDAY, MARCH 25TH WILL BE DONATED.
ATTENTION 8TH GRADE FAMILIES: SIGN UP NOW for various committees to assist in planning the 8th Grade Celebration Dance sponsored by the LVMS PTA. SIGN UP ASAP!
BUS INFORMATION: Please use the district website to check status of buses. This page is updated every 15 minutes to assist families in knowing if there are any delays.
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.
Student vs. Staff Basketball Game
Student Drop Off / Pick Up Procedures
Morning Drop Off (clubs/activities): If a student is participating in a AM Club or Activity, they arrive at LVMS at 7:45 AM. Students MUST arrive at the main entrance and will not be permitted to enter the building prior to 7:45 AM. Students are only permitted to be at whichever club / activity they have signed up for and are not permitted into other areas of the building.
Afternoon Pick Up (leaving school early / not taking bus after school): If a student is leaving early, whether it be earlier in the day or at the end of day, parents should write a note indicating time of pickup. Students MUST submit this note to their teacher during AM Homeroom. Students who are not taking the bus and being picked up at regular dismissal, will report to the Band Room (Room 43) to wait. They will be dismissed by a teacher after the buses leave.
Afternoon Walkers: If a student is not taking the bus, but will be walking elsewhere after school, students MUST submit a signed note by parents during Homeroom. Students will not be permitted to leave the school property after school if a written, signed note is not provided. We DO NOT accept phone calls or emails for walking requests.
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attention 8th Grade Families!
8th Grade Yearbook Ads
Attention 8th grade parents there is still time to place an Ad for your 8th grader in the yearbook. Deadline to submit an Ad is March 31, 2022.
Ads are $25, only 1 per student.
Go this link and click on Yearbook Ads to purchase:
https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/general/homepage?portal=true
OR
School Code: 4877
Please contact LVMS Yearbook Advisors Ms. Denny or Mrs. Burke with additional questions!
Women's History Month
ATHLETICS - SPRING SPORTS UPDATE
2022 Spring Season - (B/G Track, Baseball, and Softball)
- Registration for spring sports / intramurals is now closed!
- 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
Full Schedules can be found on the LVMS Sports Portal
Spring Intramurals
The next Spring Intramurals session will be held on Monday, March 21st from 3:30-4:45pm.
Starting Monday, April 11th, sessions will be held every Monday and Wednesday until May 18th.
Please contact Mrs. Werneke or Mr. Inskeep with any questions!
AS A REMINDER, SPRING INTRAMURALS SIGN UPS ARE CLOSED
Boys and Girls Track & Field
Sign Ups for Track are CLOSED
Boys and Girls Track and Field signups are now CLOSED. Our first day of practice is on April 5th after school from 3:30 - 4:30pm. We will meet in the North Gym. Please bring sneakers and athletic attire to change into for practice.
For questions, please contact Mr. Petrucelli or Mrs. Stramaglia.
Girls Softball
Sign Ups for Softball are CLOSED
Tryout Dates: 3:30 - 5:00 PM (must attend all 3 dates)
Tuesday, April 5
Wednesday, April 6
Thursday, April 7
Friday, April 8* - Rain Date*
For questions, please contact Coach Demarest
Additional information found at Coach Demarest's Softball Website
Boys Baseball
Sign Ups for Baseball are CLOSED
Tryout Dates: 3:30 - 5:00 PM (must attend all 3 dates)
Tuesday, April 5
Wednesday, April 6
Thursday, April 7
Friday, April 8* - Rain Date*
For questions, please contact Mr. Schlesinger
Upcoming LVMS Spirit Days
Battle of the Houses continues! Mark your calendar so you don't miss out on earning spirit points for your House!
Monday, March 21st: "Crazy Sock Day" for World Down Syndrome Day
Tuesday, April 5th "Wear BLUE" for Autism Awareness
Friday, April 22nd: "Epcot at LVMS"
School & PTA Information
PTA General Meeting: Tuesday, 3/22, 7:00 p.m. at Purespace Studio in Long Valley
- We’re mixing it up this month with a little business and plenty of calm
- Join us for the meeting, followed by a pureCALM format class
- Space is limited. To register, please email michelle@purespacestudio.com with subject "Registration for PTA pureCALM on-demand experience"
8th Grade Celebration: Planning Committees
Attention Families!
SIGN UP NOW for various committees to assist in planning the 8th Grade Celebration Dance sponsored by the LVMS PTA.
PLEASE SIGN UP ASAP!
Spring Picture Day by Lifetouch at LVMS
Thursday, April 7th during School Day
Picture Day ID: EVTPFRM3X
7th Grade PTA Social: Monday, April 11th, 5-7:30 p.m.
Circle Bowl & Entertainment, Ledgewood
- Register by April 1 at https://lvms.memberhub.com/store
- Includes bowling, laser tag, $5 arcade, pizza & drinks
Long Valley Junior Women's Club 23rd Annual Photo Contest
Submit Digital Images through April 22nd
See participant Registration Form for more information!
*Registration Forms also found w/ LVMS Art Teachers*
Virtual Wine Tasting Party - Wines Around the USA
Friday, April 29th at 7:30 PM
- Ticket Sale Deadline is April 6th!
- All proceeds benefit the LVMS PTA
Upcoming Student Sponsored Assemblies -
- April 6, 2022 - Martina Hahn - Speed Painter Presentation
Health and Safety
The district has moved to following the CDC's 2/22/22 Recommendations. For additional information, please see Dr. Turnamian's 3/4/22 Community Update.
COVID Activity Index Level (CALI): As of 3/12/2022 the district received notification that our region’s CALI score remains Moderate (YELLOW).
Contact Tracing: As of 2/28/22 CDC Guidance, the district will not require contact tracing when transmission rates remain low to moderate. The district will monitor current transmission rates with the guidance of our district medical professionals and local Health Department, and not conduct contact tracing unless circumstances change. Please be aware, if community transmission rates begin to rise, the district will consider restoring former mitigation protocols.
Testing Positive for COVID-19: If a student tests positive for COVID-19 he/she still needs to isolate for 5 days and it is recommended he/she wear a mask for days 6-10. Most importantly, if a student is sick (COVID related or not) please keep him/her home from school.
Close Contact / Quarantine: If an individual is identified as a close contact due to out of school activity or family contact and has not had a primary series of vaccination, it is recommended he/she quarantine for 5 days and wear a mask for days 6-10.
Daily District COVID-19 Communications: Effective 2/8/22 the district will no longer send out daily communications of newly reported COVID-19 cases from each school. This information will continued to be tracked and updated daily to the Information Hub on the main page of our district website.
Please consult Washington Township's 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