The Monday Minute
Week of March 6th @ LVMS
We hope everyone enjoyed the weekend!
Highlights from Last WeekLVMS STUDENT SURVEY: Please see the 2/15/23 communication from Mr. Ippolito that was sent via email notifying all LVMS students and families about a "Climate, Culture, and SEL Student Survey". Students present in school completed this survey during social studies classes last week. PUBLIC & PERMANENT: Last week or students attended an Assembly on Cell Phone and Online Safety presented by Mr. Richard Guerry. This presentation promoted a positive spin on cell phone and online safety. Please mark your calendar! Mr. Guerry will return to Long Valley on April 17th to present to the community at 7:00 PM. STAFF V. STUDENTS BASKETBALL: Thank you to all that participated in and attended the Staff v. Student Basketball Game. Congratulations to Mrs. Smith and the National Jr. Honors Society for organizing a great event with all proceeds benefitting the American Heart Association! | Upcoming DatesMARCH 3/8- LVMS PTA Meeting: 7PM 3/14- WTS Referendum Vote: 1-7PM 3/17- 6th Grade Social: Student Council Sponsored: 3:30 - 5PM 3/18- WTSchools STEM Expo 2023 - 1-3PM at LVMS 3/25-4/2- ALL WTSchools CLOSED: Spring Break APRIL 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 SPORTS PAPERWORK: All paperwork and physicals for Spring Sports will be due on Friday, March 17th. Please CLICK HERE for additional information and paperwork. More Information provided below! ATTENTION 8TH GRADE FAMILIES: The LVMS PTA is offering Little Caesar’s pizza kits for your child to sell to help offset some of your 8th grade Gettysburg / Hershey Park trip costs. More information included below! PICKUP PATROL: Don't forget! All reporting of student absences, early dismissal, walkers, and late arrivals must be sent through PickUp Patrol. At this point, students staying after school for a club or activity IS NOT required to be submitted through PickUp Patrol. Don't forget to review and follow our Pick Up and Drop Off Procedures as well. |
Highlights from Last Week
LVMS STUDENT SURVEY: Please see the 2/15/23 communication from Mr. Ippolito that was sent via email notifying all LVMS students and families about a "Climate, Culture, and SEL Student Survey". Students present in school completed this survey during social studies classes last week.
PUBLIC & PERMANENT: Last week or students attended an Assembly on Cell Phone and Online Safety presented by Mr. Richard Guerry. This presentation promoted a positive spin on cell phone and online safety. Please mark your calendar! Mr. Guerry will return to Long Valley on April 17th to present to the community at 7:00 PM.
STAFF V. STUDENTS BASKETBALL: Thank you to all that participated in and attended the Staff v. Student Basketball Game. Congratulations to Mrs. Smith and the National Jr. Honors Society for organizing a great event with all proceeds benefitting the American Heart Association!
Upcoming Dates
MARCH
3/8- LVMS PTA Meeting: 7PM
3/14- WTS Referendum Vote: 1-7PM
3/17- 6th Grade Social: Student Council Sponsored: 3:30 - 5PM
3/18- WTSchools STEM Expo 2023 - 1-3PM at LVMS
3/25-4/2- ALL WTSchools CLOSED: Spring Break
APRIL
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 SPORTS PAPERWORK: All paperwork and physicals for Spring Sports will be due on Friday, March 17th. Please CLICK HERE for additional information and paperwork. More Information provided below!
ATTENTION 8TH GRADE FAMILIES: The LVMS PTA is offering Little Caesar’s pizza kits for your child to sell to help offset some of your 8th grade Gettysburg / Hershey Park trip costs. More information included below!
PICKUP PATROL: Don't forget! All reporting of student absences, early dismissal, walkers, and late arrivals must be sent through PickUp Patrol. At this point, students staying after school for a club or activity IS NOT required to be submitted through PickUp Patrol. Don't forget to review and follow our Pick Up and Drop Off Procedures as well.
Staff v. Student Basketball Game 2023
Don't forget to check out our new social media accounts!

Daily Announcements
Counselor Corner
Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 |
Grade 7
In the next few weeks, LVMS Students will have the opportunity to participate in our Annual Voluntary Spring Service Project!
Color A Smile is a nonprofit organization that distributes cheerful drawings to senior citizens, our troops overseas, and anyone in need of a smile.
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
ATHLETICS UPDATE
Spring Sports Paperwork
All paperwork and physicals for Spring Sports will be due on Friday, March 17th. Please CLICK HERE for additional information and paperwork. Late forms or incomplete packets cannot be accepted after Friday, March 17th.
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
Attention all 7th and 8th grade students interested in signing up for baseball. Sign ups will begin Tuesday, February 14, outside of the North Gym. Please make sure to supply your name, grade, and homeroom teacher on the signup sheet.
Girls Softball
Girls Softball - 7th / 8th Grades
All 7th & 8th grade girls interested in playing for the LVMS softball team this Spring should sign up outside Rm. 26. Coach Demarest´s Room.
Please complete and return to Coach the player form ASAP.(found by the sign up sheet (Rm.26)
Try-out dates will be announced and posted on the Website in March
Boys and Girls Track and Field
Boys and Girls Track & Field** - 6th - 8th Grades
**Track & Field is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Students
Attention all 6th through 8th grade students interested in signing up for Spring track, signups will begin today, 2/13/23 outside Coach Petrucelli's room (room 38) near the main office.
Please make sure to supply your name, grade, and homeroom teacher on the signup sheet, as well as take a packet.
Please see or email Coach Petrucelli or Coach Kays with any questions or concerns.
PTA Events & Information
PTA Meeting this Wednesday
March 8 at 7 p.m. in the LVMS Library or by Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4957750399.
Attention 8th Grade Parents - The LVMS PTA is offering Little Caesar’s Pizza Kits for your child to sell to offset some of your 8th grade Gettysburg/Hershey Park trip costs. This is completely optional. Order forms came home with students last week, and are available online, too. Final orders due by March 17.
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**
Apply for a PTA Teacher Grant
Open to all LVMS teachers. Applications will be accepted until March 24, 2023 and awarded in May. Visit www.lvmspta.org/teacher-grants to apply.
8th Grade Lawn Sign
Recognize your 8th grader with a LVMS Congratulatory Lawn Sign. Ready for pick-up by Memorial Day. Click here to order by April 3.
COMMUNITY FORUM DATES
March 7th @ FKS - 7:00 PM
WASHINGTON TWP REFERENDUM HIGHLIGHTS
The 2023 Referendum features a Zero Tax Impact to community members and focuses on new capital improvement projects that have direct educational and safety impacts on our students and teaching staff!
LVMS: Installation of Building Generator, Major HVAC Upgrades (including central air conditioning), Updates and additions of STEM spaces, Paving/Sidewalk Repairs
BAC: Media Center Improvement, Paving / Drainage Enhancements, Outdoor Upgrades
FKS: Major HVAC Upgrades (including central air conditioning), Boiler / Window Updates, Media Center Improvements, Roof Replacements, Paving/Sidewalk Repairs
OFRS: Media Center Improvements, Paving/Sidewalk Repairs, ADA access playground
Additional information available HERE!