The Monday Minute
Week of May 15th @ LVMS
We hope everyone had a great weekend!
This week marks the mid-point of Marking Period 4. As we move into the final weeks of the school year, don't forget to mark your calendar for all of the important end of year events that are coming up!
Highlights from Last WeekNJSLA MAKEUP TSTING: All NJSLA testing has concluded. Any makeup testing for Mathematics, English Language Arts, or Science will tests will be held this week and next week. LVMS TALENT SHOW: Congratulations to all that participated in the Talent Show! A big Thank You to Ms. Janus, Mrs. Udelsman, and the LVMS Student Council for hosting a great event! | Upcoming DatesMAY 5/15- FINAL DATE TO SUBMIT 8TH GRADE TRIP PAYMENT / PERMISSION SLIP 5/18- Incoming 6th Grade Parent Orientation: 7PM 5/20- LVMS Band, Choir, Orchestra Trip to Dorney Park: See Mrs. Oppel & Mr. Forrestal for more information 5/22- FKS / OFRS 5th Graders Visit LVMS 5/26-5/29- WTSchools CLOSED: Observance Memorial Day 5/30- BAC 5th Graders Visit LVMS 5/31- WMCHS Athletic Trainer Visit 8th Grade: During school day JUNE 6/2- LVMS Spring Musical: 7PM 6/6-6/7: LVMS 8th Grade Trip 6/9- 8th Grade "Graduates Day" BBQ / Game Show: During school day 6/9- 8th Grade End of Year Dance - 7:00 PM 6/12- 6th Grade Field Trip: During school day 6/14- LVMS Promotion Ceremony (tentative) 6/15- LVMS Promotion Ceremony Rain Date (if needed) | RemindersINCOMING 6TH GRADE ORIENTATION: Please see the 4/21/23 Community Letter from Mr. Ippolito inviting all current 5th grade families to LVMS for a parent orientation! FALL 2023 SPORTS INFORMATION: Attention all students interested in participating in Fall 2023 Sports! LOST AND FOUND: Our Lost & Found bin, found in the LVMS front vestibule, is OVERFLOWING! Please check for sweatshirts, jackets, water bottles, lunch boxes, etc. Be aware! Unclaimed items will be donated at the conclusion of the school year! |
Highlights from Last Week
NJSLA MAKEUP TSTING: All NJSLA testing has concluded. Any makeup testing for Mathematics, English Language Arts, or Science will tests will be held this week and next week.
LVMS TALENT SHOW: Congratulations to all that participated in the Talent Show! A big Thank You to Ms. Janus, Mrs. Udelsman, and the LVMS Student Council for hosting a great event!
Upcoming Dates
MAY
5/15- FINAL DATE TO SUBMIT 8TH GRADE TRIP PAYMENT / PERMISSION SLIP
5/18- Incoming 6th Grade Parent Orientation: 7PM
5/20- LVMS Band, Choir, Orchestra Trip to Dorney Park: See Mrs. Oppel & Mr. Forrestal for more information
5/22- FKS / OFRS 5th Graders Visit LVMS
5/26-5/29- WTSchools CLOSED: Observance Memorial Day
5/30- BAC 5th Graders Visit LVMS
5/31- WMCHS Athletic Trainer Visit 8th Grade: During school day
JUNE
6/2- LVMS Spring Musical: 7PM
6/6-6/7: LVMS 8th Grade Trip
6/9- 8th Grade "Graduates Day" BBQ / Game Show: During school day
6/9- 8th Grade End of Year Dance - 7:00 PM
6/12- 6th Grade Field Trip: During school day
6/14- LVMS Promotion Ceremony (tentative)
6/15- LVMS Promotion Ceremony Rain Date (if needed)
Reminders
INCOMING 6TH GRADE ORIENTATION: Please see the 4/21/23 Community Letter from Mr. Ippolito inviting all current 5th grade families to LVMS for a parent orientation!
FALL 2023 SPORTS INFORMATION: Attention all students interested in participating in Fall 2023 Sports!
LOST AND FOUND: Our Lost & Found bin, found in the LVMS front vestibule, is OVERFLOWING! Please check for sweatshirts, jackets, water bottles, lunch boxes, etc. Be aware! Unclaimed items will be donated at the conclusion of the school year!
LVMS Talent Show 2023
Daily Announcements
Attention 8th Grade Students and Families!
8th Grade Field Trip
- All Permission Slips and Payment for the Field Trip is due by Monday, May 15th (final deadline)
**Please contact your team leader or homeroom teacher with any questions:
8-1: Ms. Janus
8-2: Mrs. Smith
8-3: Mr. Sutton
8th Grade Counselor: Mrs. Werneke
End of Year Celebrations - Friday, June 9th
During the School Day
- Promotion Ceremony Rehearsal
- Student BBQ
- Game Show (sponsored by the LVMS PTA)
- Yearbook Signing
8th Grade End of Year Dance - PTA Sponsored GLOW Party!
- 7:00 - 9:30 PM
- Casual, Fun, Neon Attire
- Parents, please RSVP by 6/5
LVMS Class of 2023 Promotion Ceremony
LVMS Promotion is scheduled for Wednesday, June 14th at 6:00 PM (rain date Thurs. June 15th)
- Outdoor Promotion Ceremony is planned (tickets not necessary)
- Promotion Ceremony will be live streamed
- In the event that the rain date is utilized / the Promotion is moved indoors, each family will be provided with two (2) tickets to attend in person
Spring Intramurals
Spring Intramurals Club originally scheduled to meet on April 5th has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 17th. May 17th will be the last day of Spring Intramurals!
SPRING ATHLETICS UPDATE
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
The LVMS Panther baseball team lost for only the second time this season to undefeated Frelinghuysen. Michael Meade blasted a three run homerun. Matt Zisa had a two RBI double. Jack Gummersell and Luke Scudese collected multi-hit games. Keep up the hard work!
Girls Softball
The Girls softball team had 2 wins in the last three games and will have 3 games this week to close out the regular season with eyes towards the County tournament next.
W Bernardsville 14-2
W Chester 5-3
L Parsippany Central 7-2
Boys and Girls Track and Field
The boys and girls track teams had an inspiring performance at their meet in Morristown last week. Standout contributions were made by Juliana Byank in the 100, Alec Krakowski and Dennis Simon in the mile, and Emily Pucha Montoya in the 800. Congratulations to everyone on our best finish yet!
Track practice until 4:30 on Tuesday
Track meet at Roxbury on Wednesday.
NO practice Thursday (was originally scheduled)
Fall 2023 Sports Information
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
PTA Events & Information
LVMS Spirit Wear Sale! 5/12-31
Time to show your Panther Pride. The SpiritWear store is now open May 12-31. 8th graders: This sale Includes WMC t-shirt, hoodie, and backpack! CLICK HERE to order.
Help Wanted: PTA Board & Committee Chair Openings
The PTA needs volunteers with a host of skills for our 2023-24 team! Nominations will be held on Wednesday, 5/24 via Zoom, with elections at our 6/7 PTA meeting. We are looking for fresh ideas and new perspectives! Visit our website to see a list of open positions or contact us at ptalvms@gmail.com.
RSVP for the 8th Grade “All Glowed Up” Dance
Attention 8th grade Families: The 8th Grade Celebration is happening on 6/9, 7-9:30 p.m. Please RSVP for your student by June 5th using this link: https://forms.gle/
8th Grade Graduation Balloons. Order Deadline: 5/31
Celebrate your 8th grader this June with LVMS-themed balloons for your mailbox! Get 6 Mylar Balloons - including 2 LVMS - for $25! Call Party Fair of Chester by 5/31, to order, 908-888-2179. Or visit lvmspta.org for an order form.
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