Long Valley Middle School

LVMS Monday Minute

Week of 1/27/25 @ LVMS

We hope everyone enjoyed the weekend!

Please see a few important reminders:

  1. Last Friday, January 24th was the conclusion of the 2nd Marking Period. The OnCourse Portal has been closed and will reopen on 1/31/25 at the end of the school day with finalized grades.

  2. This week is the final week to purchase a ticket for the PTA Sponsored Casino Night & Tricky Tray! The deadline to purchase has been extended until 2/1/2025. For more information, please visit the PTA Website.

Highlights, Dates, & Reminders

Highlights from Last Week

PANTHER CHATS: Thank you to those that attended Panther Chats with Mr. Ippolito and Mr. Mirabella last week. The next chat will be held in March or April!

Upcoming Dates

JANUARY

1/31- NJHS Application Due - more information below!

1/31- Student Council Movie Night - 5PM: more information below!

FEBRUARY

2/4- SEPAG Meeting: 7PM LVMS Library

2/6- Pet Therapy Visit LVMS

2/7- 7th & 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance: NJHS Sponsored

2/11- WTS BOE Meeting - 7PM

2/13- PTA Sponsored Casino Night: More Information Below

2/17- ALL WTSCHOOLS CLOSED: Presidents Day

2/19- Quint #3 Ends

2/20- LVMS Rock Band Concert: 7 PM PAC

2/20- LVMS PTA Meeting: 7:30 PM LVMS Library / Virtual

2/26- NJHS Annual Student Induction Ceremony

Reminders

SPRING SPORTS PHYSICALS / PAPERWORK: Paperwork to participate in Spring Sports at LVMS is now available. CLICK HERE / see below for additional information! All paperwork is due by the end of the school day on March 14th.

PTA SPONSORED CASINO NIGHT: Mark your calendar for Friday, February 13th! We hope that you will join the PTA for Casino Night from 6:00 - 10:00 PM. More information included below!

Lunch Menus & Announcements

LVMS Lunch Menus and Information

Monthly Lunch Menu

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

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Announcements

National Junior Honor Society Application

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The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) application is now available to students. Students interested in applying for NJHS should complete the application highlighting their Leadership Experience, Service Activities, Community Activities, and Work Experience. All applicants are reviewed by the Faculty Council to determine a students eligibility for membership. Applications are due to Mrs. Smith by Friday, January 31st, 2025 at 3:30 PM. Late or incomplete applications cannot be accepted.

PLEASE BE AWARE, THE NJHS APPLICATION IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE FROM WTSCHOOLS.ORG EMAIL ACCOUNTS. STUDENTS SHOULD ACCESS AND COMPLETE THE APPLICATION. STUDENTS CAN DIRECT QUESTIONS TO MRS. SMITH IN ROOM 20 OR VIA EMAIL AT CSMITH@WTSCHOOLS.ORG

CLICK HERE FOR THE NJHS APPLICATION

2024-2025 Yearbook Information

Orders for the 2024-25 LVMS Yearbook are now OPEN!

Yearbook Price: $30.00 per yearbook
Early Order Special Pricing has ended as of 1/15/25

https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/general/homepage?portal=true

School Code: 4877

Yearbook Orde

8th Grade Ads

The Yearbook Staff at Long Valley Middle School invites you to make a memorable addition to the 2024-25 Yearbook in the form of a WELL WISHER. Some parents surprise their graduate with this gift. All Ads must be purchased by February 15, 2025.  NO LATE SUBMISSIONS will be accepted beyond that submission date. Only one ad per student is allowed.

Yearbook Ads 2024-25

Student Council Movie Night!

Movie Night

When: Friday, January 31

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Where: Students should enter through the LVMS PAC

Cost: $2 per student

More Information: Popcorn, Hot Chocolate, and S'Mores will be provided with the help of our PTA! Pizza will be available for purchase for $2 per slice.

Permission Slip: All students are required to complete a PERMISSION SLIP that is signed by a parent / guardian (paper copies available to students at lunch).

Donations: The PTA is asking for donations to assist with Movie Night - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F4AA9A92AA75-54628102-student#/

Winter Sports 2024-25

Boys Basketball

Boys Basketball: Mr. Kyle Kays

The Boys Basketball season has concluded. Players should return their washed uniforms to Coach Kays.

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Girls Basketball

Girls Basketball: Ms. Kristin Denny

Monday: OFF
Tuesday: Practice
Wednesday: Practice
Thursday: County Game @ Memorial Junior School
Friday: TBD

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Check out the LVMS Sports Portal for all schedules / sports team updates.

Spring Sports 2025 Information

Any student that is interested in participating in Spring 2025 Sports at LVMS must submit all required paperwork and physical information by 3:30 PM on Friday, March 14, 2025. Paperwork cannot be accepted after this date. All completed forms can be dropped off at the LVMS Main Office, placed in the locking blue mailbox outside of the main office, or submitted directly to Mrs. Hade, our school nurse. 
Physical forms and paperwork should not be submitted directly to the coaches at any point. 

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR PHYSICAL PAPERWORK 

Spring Sports 2025

Boys Baseball - 7th / 8th Grades

Coach Dauchert

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Girls Softball - 7th / 8th Grades

Coach Demarest

Website

Boys and Girls Track & Field** - 6th - 8th Grades

Coach Kays

Coach Denny

Boys & Girls Website

PTA Events & Information

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BECOME A PTA MEMBER!

It's not too late to become a PTA member for the 2024-25 School Year!

https://lvms.givebacks.com/store

LVMS SPIRIT WEAR - ON SALE NOW!

CICK HERE to purchase LVMS Spirit Wear!

Spirit Wear Fall 2024

CASINO NIGHT - February 13, 2025

On February 13, 2025, the LVMS PTA will be hosting our biggest fundraiser of the year! We hope you will join us at The Chandelier at Flanders Valley for an incredible night out. Upon arrival, you will check in, collect your funny money, and find your seat upstairs. You can then grab a drink (wine and beer are included with admission) and head downstairs, where there will be hors d'oeuvres to enjoy while you play casino games from 6:00 to 9:00. If you need a break from the fun downstairs, you can return upstairs to enjoy the buffet-style dinner and photo booth. At the end of the evening, you can cash in your funny money for raffle tickets for a chance to win a prize in the tricky tray portion of the evening. The drawing for those prizes will take place from 9:15 to 10:00 while dessert is being served. 

This is the perfect opportunity to learn how to play casino games without any pressure! All games are played with your fake "funny money" with a $100 buy-in at most tables. Our professional dealers are there to help teach and guide new players while providing a fun environment for those with more experience. The pit boss will also be running special games throughout the evening with chances to win bonus funny money. 

There will be many ways to win real prizes too! We will have door prizes, Casino Night scratch-off games, and Panther Plinko, where you are guaranteed to win funny money or a prize valued up to $150.00. Plus, there is a grand prize for whoever cashes in the most funny money at the end of the evening! More details on the prizes will be released in January. 

Whether you are looking to enjoy a special pre-Valentine's Day date with someone special or let off some steam with some friends, this is going to be a very special night with something for everyone! There are a very limited number of tickets available, and if you buy before December 31, you will receive a voucher for one free "special game" run by the pit boss—a $20.00 value. 

Tickets go on sale December 1, but our LVMS PTA members will have a week of advanced ticket sales beginning on 11/25! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Melanie at brattonmelanie83@gmail.com.

For more information about this event please see the attached flyer or visit Casino Night | My Site. Use the following link to purchase your tickets today! https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/fd0a9fc5-5dd2-4023-9f4b-30a7a378258c

Casino Night PTA
Casino Night 2

LVMS PTA SHOE DRIVE

This year the LVMS PTA is partnering with GotSneakers as a year-round fundraiser. To participate, simply drop your pairs of used athletic shoes in the available box that will be located in the LVMS lobby starting September 17. If you would like to know more about GotSneakers and their mission to reduce waste, you can read about them here.

PTA Shoe Drive 2024

FEBRUARY PTA MEETING

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the LVMS Library (additional information / virtual link to be shared later)

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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
X: @WTSchools

School Day Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:25 PM
LVMS Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

LVMS Principal - Mr. Mark Ippolito
LVMS Asst. Principal - Mr. Michael Mirabella

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