The Monday Minute
Summer Edition: July 2023
Happy July! We hope all of our LVMS families are having a great summer. Although we have several summer weeks left to enjoy, we have been hard at work at LVMS preparing for the return of our students and staff.
Please read this special July Edition of the Monday Minute carefully as there is a lot of important information. To highlight a few items of note, this Monday Minute contains information on Fall Sports Paperwork, Summer Learning Opportunities, Fall 2023 School Supply Lists, health immunization record information, and a PTA update. In addition to here, this information is available through our Website and Mobile App to provide additional communication.
In August, look for our Back to School Edition of the Monday Minute which will include information about Student Schedules, Parent Drop Off / Pick Up procedures, Student Handbooks, etc.
Summer Highlights
We Are PANTHERS: Please CLICK HERE see information from Mr. Ippolito on our Portrait of a Panther project that was a major part of our 2022-23 School Year. We are excited to launch "We Are PANTHERS" in September.
WTSCHOOLS APP / SOCIAL MEDIA : Don't miss any LVMS information! Download the WTSchools Mobile App from the Android or Apple App Store. You can also follow us on the following social media platforms:
Facebook @longvalleyms1
Twitter @wtschools
Instagram @washingtontownshipschools
LVMS CLASS OF 2023 PROMOTION: Don't forget to check out our 2023 LVMS Promotion Ceremony
SUMMER PROJECTS UPDATE: Our Custodial and Maintenance Staff is hard at work prepping our building for September! In addition to our Summer "deep clean", several bathrooms have been re-done, new lighting has been installed in the N. Gym, as well as new paints to several common spaces. Many other projects are slated to be complete in the upcoming weeks as well. Thank you to our Custodial and Maintenance Team for all of their efforts!
Upcoming Dates
AUGUST
8/17- Incoming 6th Grade Scavenger Hunt / Orientation (more information below)
8/18- Fall Sports Physicals / Paperwork Due
8/21- WTS New Staff Orientation
8/23- LVMS Student Open House 1: 9-11AM
8/25- LVMS Student Open House 2: 9-11AM
8/28- WTS Full Staff Professional Development
8/31- First Day of School for Students
SEPTEMBER
9/4 - SCHOOL CLOSED: Labor Day
9/21- Fall Picture Day (more information to come)
9/25- SCHOOL CLOSED: Yom Kippur
Reminders
FALL 2023 SPORTS INFORMATION: Attention all students interested in participating in Fall 2023 Sports! The deadline to submit paperwork for participation in Fall 2023 Sports is Friday, August 18th. Please CLICK HERE for more information or see section below!
CHROMEBOOK SUMMER RULES: Please see important information below from the WTSchools Tech Department on student expectations for keeping Chromebooks over the summer (information included below!)
LVMS OFFICE SUMMER HOURS: The LVMS Office is open Monday - Thursday from 7:30 - 2:30 PM and Friday 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Any medical records or sports physical paperwork can be dropped off in the office or in the secure blue locking mailbox to the left of the Main Entrance doors.
Summer Learning Opportunities
We are are happy to offer Summer Learning Opportunities for students to choose to explore if they wish. These are OPTIONAL activities that are meant to build upon previous learning. These opportunities differ from summer "work" as they are NOT mandatory.
As a reminder, if you are looking for additional reading opportunities, please visit our Washington Township Public Library. The WTPL has a variety of learning opportunities, events, and reading lists for all of our Washington Township students.
Back to School Information
Recommended School Supplies
The following supplies are recommended / suggested for all LVMS students. Teachers will share class specific material requests with students upon the start of classes (these requests will be minimal). Therefore it may be best to wait to buy supplies once classes begin. All students should plan to come to school on the first day with their charged Chromebook (new students will be issued Chromebooks in the first week of school)
Binders / Organizational Materials
Two large binders (approx. 2”) OR Four smaller binders (approx. 1” )
Tabbed dividers
Two pocket folders
Homework planner
Generic Supplies
Pencil Case (one to insert in binder) or Pencil Box
Pens and pencils
Erasers
Earbuds/ corded headphones (not wireless or AirPod)
Dry erase markers
Colored pencils
Highlighters
Scotch tape
Glue sticks
Scissors
Calculator: Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS (recommended for grade 7 only)
Refillable Water Bottle
It is recommended that students put their name on all items and replenish as needed.
Student Building Visitation - August
Mark Your Calendars!
All LVMS Students will have TWO opportunities to visit LVMS before the first day of school. The purpose of these visits are for students to see where their homeroom is located and become acclimated to a new part of the building.
Student Open House #1
Wednesday, August 23rd
9:00 - 11:00 AM
Student Open House #2
Friday, August 25th
9:00 - 11:00 AM
Due to building prep work and other various projects, LVMS is NOT available to student visits at other dates / times.
ATTENTION INCOMING 6TH GRADE FAMILIES!
MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION / REQUIREMENTS
- Tdap Vaccine
- Meningococcal Vaccine
Please CLICK HERE for the Medical Form / Additional Information.
All medical forms should be submitted by Friday, August 18th.
Please send any medical records or ask any questions directly to Mrs. Alicia Hade, 6th Grade Nurse
6TH GRADE SUMMER WALK-THROUGH & SCAVENGER HUNT
When: Thursday, August 17th
Times: Session 1: 9:00 - 10:00 AM / Session 2: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: LVMS
Who: Incoming 6th Grade Students
Info: All incoming 6th graders are invited to join us for a summer Walk-Through and Scavenger Hunt! Students will get to meet counselors, administrators, and experience what LVMS is like.
**Please be aware, this is a student orientation event that is in addition to what was already covered with parents in June 2023. This has been designed to get students into the building to feel welcome and adjusted to LVMS**
Times are tentative / subject to change ; RSVP link will be provided in August ; Students will only need to attend one (1) session
Summer ChromeBook Reminders
Fall 2023 Athletics
Any student that is interested in participating in Fall 2023 Sports at LVMS, must submit all required paperwork and physical information by Friday, August 18th, 2023. Paperwork cannot not be accepted after this date. In addition to this email, all of this information and paperwork can be found on the LVMS Website, as well as on the WTSchools Mobile App. All completed forms can be dropped off at the LVMS Main Office (paperwork can be dropped off at the LVMS Main Office between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM or in the secure locking mailbox found outside of the LVMS Main Entrance).
Soccer (7th/8th Graders)
Boys - Mr. Petrucelli
Girls - Mr. Demarest
Field Hockey (7th/8th Graders)
Girls - Ms. Kozimor / Mrs. LeViere
Cross Country (6-8 Graders)
Boys & Girls - Ms. Erbe
2023 Fall Season - (B/G Soccer, B/G Cross Country, and Field Hockey)
Physicals Due Date - Aug 18th
Tryout/Practice Start dates - Sept 6th
End Date of Overall Season - Nov 8th
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
PTA Events & Information
2023-24 LVMS PTA Board
President: Jennifer Moore
Vice President: Bindya Madane
Secretary: Gee Greco
Treasurer: Michael Hild
VP, Communications: Tori Reade
VP, Membership: Chris Satmary
VP, Membership: Jeff Day
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!
Membership Benefits
- Voting rights at all PTA Meetings
- Entry into great raffles
- Volunteer Opportunities in the School
- Access to Monthly PTA Newsletter
- Additional Member Benefits Available
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