We hope everyone enjoyed the weekend!
Long Valley Middle School
We hope everyone enjoyed the weekend!
Highlights from Last Week
SCHOOL DROP OFF & DISMISSAL PROCEDURES: CLICK HERE to review our student drop off and dismissal procedures.
PICKUP PATROL: Don't forget! Please use PickUp Patrol to report absences, late arrivals, early dismissals, and walkers from school. The PickUp Patrol portal closes at 2:00 PM daily to report "plan changes" such as early dismissals and walkers. Please be aware, in the event of inclement weather, students may not be permitted to walk from school. This will be determined on a case by case basis with the collaboration of the WTPD and communicated to LVMS Families via text and email as early as possible.
Upcoming Dates
JANUARY
1/7- WTS BOE Meeting 7PM
1/9- Pet Therapy Visit to LVMS
1/14- WMCHS Reach Visit to 8th Graders (during support)
1/20- SCHOOL CLOSED: Staff PD
1/20- PTA Student Social - more information below!
1/23- Panther Chats - 6:30 PM
1/23- LVMS PTA Meeting - 7:30 PM
1/24- End of MP #2 / Cycle #3
1/31- NJHS Application Due - more information below!
Reminders
BUILDING SCHEDULES: As we move closer to the winter months and unpredictable weather forecasts, all building schedules can be found HERE on our website.
PANTHER CHATS: Don't forget to join Mr. Ippolito and Mr. Mirabella for "Panther Chats" on Thursday, January 23rd at 6:30 PM in the LVMS Library. More information included below!
ATTENTION 8TH GRADE FAMILIES: Please CLICK HERE to review some important upcoming dates / opportunities that are available to your 8th grader. This was previously shared in the November Monday Monday Minute; no new information included at this time!
LVMS Lunch Menus and Information
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!
Throughout the 2024-25 school year, Mr. Ippolito and Mr. Mirabella will host "Panther Chats" for a behind the scenes look at LVMS. All LVMS families are invited to join us in the LVMS Library for a chance to get to know the LVMS Administrators, discuss various topics about the school, give feedback, provide input, and ask questions. For our second chat, we will discuss our WTSchools Code of Conduct, Philosophy of Discipline, and student technology. Join us on Thursday, January 23rd at 6:30 PM in the LVMS Library. "Panther Chats" will take place immediately before the LVMS PTA Meeting which is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM.
The Nation 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 COMPLET THE APPLICATION. STUDENTS CAN DIRECT QUESTIONS TO MRS. SMITH IN ROOM 20 OR VIA EMAIL AT CSMITH@WTSCHOOLS.ORG
Orders for the 2024-25 LVMS Yearbook are now OPEN!
Early Order Special - Order before January 15, 2025 and the Yearbook is $25.00
Regular Price after 1/15/25 is $30.00
https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/general/homepage?portal=true
School Code: 4877
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.
Boys Basketball: Mr. Kyle Kays
Monday: Home Game vs. Roxbury
Tuesday: OFF
Wednesday: Practice
Thursday: Home Game vs. Central MS (Parsippany)
Friday: OFF
Girls Basketball: Ms. Kristin Denny
Monday: Away Game vs. Roxbury
Tuesday: OFF
Wednesday: Practice
Thursday: Away Game vs. Central MS (Parsippany)
Friday: Practice
Check out the LVMS Sports Portal for all schedules / sports team updates.
BECOME A PTA MEMBER!
It's not too late to become a PTA member for the 2024-25 School Year!
STUDENT SOCIAL - MONDAY, JANUARY 20TH 11:30 AM -12:30 PM
The LVMS PTA has partnered with NJ Battle Zones for an epic student activity! Join us on our day off on January 20, from 11:00-12:30. NJ Battle Zones is located at 10 Middlebury Blvd., Randolph NJ 07869. The deadline to purchase your tickets is 1/15! Grab a few friends and sign up today! Please email brattonmelanie83@gmail.com with any questions.
$33 per student - deadline to register is 1/15/25
Visit https://lvms.givebacks.com/store/items/1149943 for more information!
LVMS SPIRIT WEAR - ON SALE NOW!
CICK HERE to purchase LVMS Spirit Wear!
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
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.
JANUARY PTA MEETING
Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM in the LVMS Library (additional information / virtual link to be shared later)
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