The Monday Minute
Week of January 10th @ LVMS
We hope everyone enjoyed the Snow Day last week! Please be aware that the Marking Period and Course Rotation Schedule has been updated to reflect last week's school closure. As a reminder, all clubs and sports teams continue to run as normally scheduled. If you have any questions, please reach out directly to the specific advisor or coach.
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.
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.
Upcoming Dates
JANUARY
1/17- SCHOOL CLOSED -
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
1/31- LVMS Yearbook Order Deadline **EXTENDED**
FEBRUARY
2/1- LVMS Band & Choir Concert - 7:00 PM
**REVISED DATE**
2/2- LVMS Orchestra Concert - 7:00 PM
2/21- SCHOOL CLOSED - Presidents' Day
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.
Guidance Corner
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Athletics
Boys and Girls Basketball continue with a busy week of games. Each team has three games this week playing Copeland Middle School, Warren Hills, and Parsippany. Good Luck!
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.
Upcoming LVMS Spirit Days
Battles of the houses continues this week with Fancy Friday! Don't forget, check out our Battle of the Houses Spirit Points Board located in the main hallway past the Library!
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS & SPIRIT DAYS:
1/14- "Fancy Friday" - Dress Your Best to Impress!
More information can be found in the Morning Announcements and in Homeroom!
Don't Forget! Spirit Points will be earned by each homeroom's participation in special events and spirit days held throughout the school year. At the end of the year, there will be ONE Grand Prize Winner and additional prizes for Second and Third place.
School & PTA Information
LVMS Yearbook Order Center
DEADLINE TO ORDER HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL JAN. 31st!
- Yearbook Order Link (by January 31, 2022)
- 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.
PTA Teacher Grant Application
- Deadline to apply Thurs., 1/20
- Opens 1/28 with delivery before 3/21
- Reminder: $5 per item sold, goes back to the PTA.
February PTA General Meeting
Tuesday, February 1st at 7:00 PM (Location TBD)
Scholastic Book Fair - Sponsored by the LVMS PTA
TENTATIVELY RE-SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY - More information to follow!
- Updated information will be provided as it becomes available
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: All current close contact cases may now follow an exclusion period of 10 days (or 7 days with a negative PCR test result collected between the 5th and 7th day). The Washington Township Schools will move to following these procedures effective immediately. Please consult the CDC Guidelines for additional information (updated 12/15/2021). Be aware, as per Dr. Turnamian's Community Update (12/31/2021) the CDC has not yet applied the recently revised isolation and quarantine timeframes for the general population to K-12 schools. Therefore, the Washington Township Schools will continue to follow the aforementioned exclusion period.
Please see Dr. Turnamian's 12/31/2021 Community Update for detailed information on the Updated CDC Guidelines and WTS plans for the future.
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