The Monday Minute
Week of March 20th @ LVMS
We hope everyone enjoyed the weekend!
As a reminder, all Washington Township School will be CLOSED next week (3/27 - 3/31) for Spring Break.
Schools will reopen on Monday, April 3rd.
We hope everyone has a relaxing break!
Highlights from Last WeekSPRING SPORTS PAPERWORK: The deadline for Spring Sports paperwork and physicals is now closed. Paperwork is no longer able to be accepted. PORTRAIT OF A PANTHER FEEDBACK: Please see the community letter sent by Mr. Ippolito on March 13th with information about our "Portrait of a Panther" Parent Survey. The Portrait of a Panther Parent Survey can also be accessed by CLICKING HERE. CONGRATULATIONS DESTINATION IMAGINATION: This past weekend, the Destination Imagination (DI) Team competed in the annual 2023 State Tournament. The LVMS team placed FIRST! Congratulations Mrs. Bohrer and the DI Teams! See below for pictures / more information. | Upcoming DatesMARCH 3/21- Modern Dance Company School Assembly in school 3/22- Modern Dance Company Performance: 7PM 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 PICTURE DAY: Spring Picture Day is scheduled for Thursday, April 6th through LifeTouch. Pictures can be ordered through: Website: mylifetouch.com School / Picture Day ID: EVT42QS7X PUBLIC & PERMANENT: Please mark your calendar! Mr. Guerry will return to Long Valley on April 17th to present to the community at 7:00 PM on cell phone and online safety YOUTH ART MONTH: March is Youth Art Month! Mrs. Clark and Mr. Mita are proud to showcase some of our student's creative artwork at the Washington Township Public Library. See below for highlights from the exhibit. 24TH ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST: Sponsored by the Long Valley Junior Women's Club, 2023 will be the start of the 24th annual LVJWC Middle School Photo Contest. More information included below. |
Highlights from Last Week
SPRING SPORTS PAPERWORK: The deadline for Spring Sports paperwork and physicals is now closed. Paperwork is no longer able to be accepted.
PORTRAIT OF A PANTHER FEEDBACK: Please see the community letter sent by Mr. Ippolito on March 13th with information about our "Portrait of a Panther" Parent Survey.
The Portrait of a Panther Parent Survey can also be accessed by CLICKING HERE.
CONGRATULATIONS DESTINATION IMAGINATION: This past weekend, the Destination Imagination (DI) Team competed in the annual 2023 State Tournament. The LVMS team placed FIRST! Congratulations Mrs. Bohrer and the DI Teams! See below for pictures / more information.
Upcoming Dates
MARCH
3/21- Modern Dance Company School Assembly in school
3/22- Modern Dance Company Performance: 7PM
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 PICTURE DAY: Spring Picture Day is scheduled for Thursday, April 6th through LifeTouch. Pictures can be ordered through:
Website: mylifetouch.com
School / Picture Day ID: EVT42QS7X
PUBLIC & PERMANENT: Please mark your calendar! Mr. Guerry will return to Long Valley on April 17th to present to the community at 7:00 PM on cell phone and online safety
YOUTH ART MONTH: March is Youth Art Month! Mrs. Clark and Mr. Mita are proud to showcase some of our student's creative artwork at the Washington Township Public Library. See below for highlights from the exhibit.
24TH ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST: Sponsored by the Long Valley Junior Women's Club, 2023 will be the start of the 24th annual LVJWC Middle School Photo Contest. More information included below.
Daily Announcements
Congratulations Destination Imagination Teams!
Destination Imagination (DI) is a problem solving competition team. DI challenges students to think creatively and use their imagination to design a unique solution to a multi-tiered STEAM challenge.
LVMS teams competed in the NJ DI 2023 State Tournament in the Engineering Challenge. The Purple Panther finished in first place! Congratulations Mrs. Bohrer and all students involved!

Purple Panthers
Maddox Santiago
Allison Fung
Otis Brooks
Mila Chevallier
Riya Gadre

Chocolate Venomous Mice
Carleigh Mosser
Maeve Strauss
Leyann Abdelrehim
Rome Dimino
Ben Bruton
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
Sponosred by the Long Valley Junior Women's Club, 2023 will be the start of the 24th annual LVJWC Middle School Photo Contest. Students are asked to submit digital photos of specific categories. Deadline to submit pictures is April 29th.
- Contest Opens: Monday, March 30th
- Deadline to Submit: Friday, April 29th
- Awards: Wednesday, May 24th - During School
SPRING ATHLETICS UPDATE
Please be on the look out for tryout dates / times!
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
Pitchers and catchers should report to the North Gym after school, on Thursday, March 23. Pitchers and catchers should come prepared with sneakers (tennis court or inside the North Gym) and outdoor workout gear. Catchers should come prepared with catcher's gear. Pitchers and catchers can bring their signed player/parent contract at that time.
Tryouts will continue the week of April 3rd after school
Girls Softball
Girls Softball - 7th / 8th Grades
Softball Tryouts will begin on Monday, April 3rd, and end Thurs April 6th. Tryouts will run 3:30 -5:00 pm daily. Girls should come with all the necessary equipment to play and should have a ride home.
Only girls with approved physicals are able to attend!
Boys and Girls Track and Field
Boys and Girls Track & Field** - 6th - 8th Grades
The first Track & Field practice will be held after Spring Break on Wednesday, April 5th until 4:30. Please remember to bring water and running shoes. Please meet at the North Gym at dismissal. WSee Coach Petrucelli or Coach Kays with any questions!
PTA Events & Information
PTA Reflections Winner
7th Grader Julia Bunnell’s Dance Choreography entry recently earned an Award of Merit in the state level of PTA Reflections, the National PTA’s cornerstone arts program. Congratulations, Julia! If you enjoy art, music, dance, writing, or photography, look for more details later this August when the LVMS PTA offers the Reflections program to all LVMS students.
Apply for a PTA Teacher Grant
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