We hope everyone had a great weekend!

Don't forget....

1. This Friday, October 11th is the PTA Sponsored 6th Grade Social at LVMS. CLICK HERE to sign up for the event that will take place after school from 3:30 - 5:00 PM.

2. Last week was already the midpoint of Marking Period 1. Log in to the OnCourse Portal for detailed information and grades for each of your child's classes. Please see the screen shot below for additional information:

The Week of Respect is held annually in New Jersey during the first week of October and is set to focus on ways to prevent, identify, and report bullying and cyber-bullying and improve the school environment to promote positive relationships among students. At LVMS next week starting on 10/7 we have spirit events planned as well as a schoolwide activity that will promote respect and anti-bullying. Monday, 10/7 - Wear School Colors: “While we are all different, we come together as a school community.” Friday, 10/11 - Wear BLUE as the official color of World Day of Bullying Prevention

Ski Club Winter 2025
Please check the email you provided on the club interest form for the pricing and registration packet. These have recently been sent out. There is a Mandatory meeting for first-time parents new to the club. This meeting will occur on Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the PAC (Performing Arts Center) of LVMS. Registration and payment needs to be received by November 1, 2024. Email Ms. Ressland (pressland@wtschools.org), Mr. Inskeep (cinskeep@wtschools.org), or Mrs. Sansevere (dsansevere@wtschools.org) if you have any questions.    

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

TREPS Club

TREPS is back and the club is open to both new and returning members! Meetings will begin in October, and the  Marketplace will be held in December, just in time for the holidays!  Sign up outside of Mrs. Pickard's Room 17 or Mrs. Walsh’s Room 220.

LVMS LIVE

Registration for the LVMS LIVE club is now open!  Do you want to be part of our school-wide news broadcasting club?  Do you want to learn how to create video shorts that will be shown to the school? Do you want to be on camera reporting on all the great things happening at LVMS?  Well, then join the LVMS LIVE club.  We will meet Mondays after school. Please see Mr. Ferrante for a permission slip.  Ask Mrs. Melda or Mrs. Semeraro for more info, as well. 

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: TBD (Coach will be named at 10/8/24 BOE Meeting)

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

6TH GRADE PTA SOCIAL

All 6th graders are invited to stay after school on Friday 10/11 for our LVMS PTA Sponsored 6th Grade Social! It'll be a fun afternoon of games and snacks with old and new classmates. Please use this link to register:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWyaIJBqdR_rdE1kJ4z5NVB2_5H3b7CEHNzXETa7gVHs5X4A/viewform

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)