We hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend!

House Wars is back! House wars is our school wide competition of the homerooms where students work together to earn Spirit Points for their House.

What are spirit points? And how do you earn them?

Spirit Points are earned by student and staff participation in our Spirit Days. Peer leaders will

come around to homerooms on spirit days to tally up the number of participants in each house.

Winners will be announced after each spirit day and 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place houses will receive SPIRIT POINTS.

As of 10/14 here is our Spirit Points update! Stay tuned for upcoming spirit days!

Our Next Spirit Day is...

Student Council Elections: LVMS Student Council Elections will be held this week during Social Studies classes. On Wednesday, October 16th all students will watch campaign videos for those that are running. Elections will be held on Friday, October 18th.

Annual Pink Out: Annually at LVMS to honor October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the LVMS Student Council Organizes a fundraiser and Spirit Day for Breast Cancer Awareness. This year, Thursday, October 17th will be the annual Pink Out Spirit Day. During lunch periods this week, the LVMS Student Council will be selling Breast Cancer Awareness bracelets for $1 and bandanas for $2. All proceeds will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

7th & 8th Grade Halloween Dance: The LVMS Student Council is sponsoring the 7th and 8th Grade Halloween Dance on Friday, October 25th from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Tickets will be on sale during lunch periods starting the week of October 21st.

Ski Club Winter 2025
There is a Mandatory meeting for first-time parents new to the club on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the PAC (Performing Arts Center) of LVMS.

Ski Club Information
LVMS Ski/Snowboard Club Pricing and Information Letter
When: Wednesday Evenings - January 8 thru February 5, 2025
Where: Shawnee Mountain, PA
Estimated Cost to Participate: $350-$600 per person (bus, tickets, meals, lessons, rentals)
Ski/Snowboard Club Registration Form

Registration and payment needs to be received by November 1, 2024

Please email Ms. Ressland (pressland@wtschools.org), Mr. Inskeep (cinskeep@wtschools.org), or Mrs. Sansevere (dsansevere@wtschools.org) if you have any questions!

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. This Marking Period we will discuss Middle School FAQs, Scheduling, Grading / OnCourse, and Club Offerings. Join us on Thursday, October 24th 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.

Annually the National Junior Honor Society participates in "Stuff the Bus" to donate items to the Long Valley Interfaith Food Pantry. Please bring items to your homeroom during the week of October 21st.

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.

“Developing the Whole Child in a Digital Age”

Babies today are born into a world of digital devices. Parents are trying to navigate this new reality, specifically figuring out what role these devices should play in the lives of their children. This is no small task given that parents are bombarded with a lot of conflicting advice, much of which is ideological and not based on science.

Media consumption and screen time are on the rise. This has especially serious ramifications for children. With impressionable brains that are still developing, children often consume an excessive amount of media. A recent study found that the average elementary school aged child spent 7.5 hours daily using entertainment technology, and 75 percent of these children had a television in their bedrooms.

Technology offers many benefits to society, and its prevalence will only increase in the future. But when it comes to our children, finding a healthy balance is essential.

In this session, we will explore ways families can support the balanced development of their young children and adolescents in a digital age. Please bring your questions along, and join us for an interactive evening of learning and discussion.

Register HERE

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

Any student that is interested in participating in Winter 2024-25 Sports at LVMS must submit all required paperwork and physical information by 2:30 PM on Friday, October 25, 2024. Paperwork cannot be accepted after this date. In addition to this email.   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.  

Included are the Winter 2024-25 Sports Offered at LVMS (separate links include additional information to coach website / tentative scheduling)

Boys Basketball (7th / 8th Grade) Coach: Mr. Kyle Kays

Girls Basketball (7th / 8th Grade) Coach: Ms. Kristin Denny

Important Forms - MUST BE SUBMITTED FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25TH

Student Physical Packet

Student Athlete Eligibility Policy

Additional Medical Forms - Anaphylaxis / Asthma Action Plans

Extra Information

Physical Packet / Forms updated 6/2024

Any questions can be directed to Mr. Mitch Schlesinger, LVMS Sports Coordinator, or Mrs. Alicia Hade, LVMS Nurse.

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!

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.

OCTOBER PTA MEETING

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 7:30 PM in the LVMS Library (additional information / virtual link to be shared later)