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!

LVMS Lunch Menus and Information

Daily Announcements

Did you know the daily announcements that are made each morning are also available on our website? Stay informed with what the students hear each morning by visiting our website!


LVMS Announcements Website

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!

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Purple Panthers

Maddox Santiago

Allison Fung

Otis Brooks

Mila Chevallier

Riya Gadre

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Chocolate Venomous Mice

Carleigh Mosser

Maeve Strauss

Leyann Abdelrehim

Rome Dimino

Ben Bruton

Library Corner - Women's History Month

In addition to honoring Women's History Month in our academic classes, students can check out our Women's History Month Collection in the LVMS Library. These are only a small selection of titles that are available. Please see our Librarian Mrs. Taylor-Flynn with more questions or for additional recommendations! You can also click here for the LVMS Library Website!

Free Adult Tech Workshop!

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"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

Click Here for Additional Resources

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 APPLICATION


  • 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

Coach Dauchert

Website


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

Coach Demarest

Website


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

Coach Petrucelli

Coach Kays

Boys Website

Girls Website



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