The Monday Minute
Week of December 13th @ LVMS
We were very excited to welcome our students back to in-person instruction at LVMS last week!
As a reminder, before and after school clubs, sports, and all other events are proceeding as normally scheduled. Please review below carefully as some dates and events have been revised.
Special thanks to our Art Teachers Mrs. Clark and Mr. Mita for designing an impressive "welcome back message" for all of our students to see as they walked through the doors last Thursday!
Highlights from Last Week
Check out our latest broadcast of LVMS Live! with a special "Welcome Back to School" feature!
As per Dr. Turnamian's 12/10/2021 Community Communication, the district received notification that our region’s CALI (COVID Activity Level Index) score transitioned to High (Orange). This requires the district to move our quarantine day requirement back to the full 14 days. The 14 day quarantine requirement will be applied to close contacts notified going forward. It does not impact any individuals currently in a quarantine status.
Upcoming Dates
DECEMBER
12/14- WTS Board of Education Meeting - 7:30 PM
12/15- Mid-Point of Marking Period 2
12/15- Dr. Turnamian Community Forum - 7:00 PM
12/17- Winter Wonderland HR Door Decorating Contest
12/23- Early Dismissal
12/24 - 1/2- SCHOOL CLOSED - Winter Recess
JANUARY
1/1- LVMS Yearbook Order Deadline (info below)
1/4- LVMS PTA Meeting - 7:00 PM (location TBD)
1/4- WTS Board of Education Meeting - 7:30 PM
FEBRUARY
2/2- LVMS Orchestra Concert - 7:00 PM
2/3- LVMS Band & Choir Concert - 7:00 PM
Reminders
ABSENCES: Please continue to report student absences using the LVMS Attendance Line, as they would ordinarily. Please call our Main Office Number, (908) 876-3434, and select option 1 to report an absence.
ONCOURSE PARENT PORTAL: 12/15 is the mid-point of Marking Period 2. Please check your student's OnCourse Dashboard for up-to-date progress in each class. Please utilize our OnCourse Connect Dashboard How To if you need assistance navigating OnCourse to view your student's progress.
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Athletics
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
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS & SPIRIT DAYS:
12/17- "Winter Wonderland Door Decorating" - Homeroom's will decorate doors winter themed
12/22- "Onesie Wednesday" - Wear Pajamas
12/23- "Ugly Sweater Day" - Wear an ugly sweater or something with holiday spirit
More information can be found in the Morning Announcements and in Homeroom!
Don't Forget! Spirit Point 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 is now open!
- Yearbook Order Link (by January 1, 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.
Frosty's Fair Holiday Shop - Sponsored by the LVMS PTA - UPDATE
Tuesday, December 14th - 16th
- All students will have opportunity to visit the shop during school hours
***PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE PTA WEBSITE FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT FROSTY'S FAIR**
January PTA Meeting - January 7th, 2022
- 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
LVMS Coat for Kids Continues!
Nov. 29th - Dec. 20th
Please donate gently used coats, sweaters, hoodies, or sweatshirts!
All donations can be brought to the donation box found in the front vestibule.
All items should be in usable condition
Health and Safety
There are no domestic travel quarantine recommendations at this time. CDC Domestic Travel Guidelines (updated 10/4/2021)
International travel requires testing for leaving/returning to the U.S., and quarantines for non vaccinated travelers. CDC International Travel Guidelines (updated 10/25/2021)
COVID Activity Index Level (CALI) - As of 12/10/2021 the district received notification that our region’s CALI score transitioned to High (Orange). This requires the district to move our quarantine day requirement to 14 days. The 14 day quarantine requirement will be applied to close contacts notified going forward. It does not impact any individuals currently in a quarantine status.
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