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Hey, Hey! It's favorite color day! Who else has your favorite color? What else can you learn about them? Today is a great opportunity to make some connections with our classmates. 🟥🟧🟨🟩🟦🟪
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Please join us on Thursday, October 12th at 6:00 PM in the LVMS PAC for a Parent Orientation for the LVMS Ski Club. Please direct any questions to club advisors Mrs. Sansevere, Mr. Inskeep, or Mrs. Ressland.
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Our 6th grade science classes completed a lab testing different ways to make bubbles. Teachers helped students collect data using different types of soap and ratios of soap to water.
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It's our first day of our Week of Respect SPIRIT Days. Look at our Kindergarten friends getting "Comfy Being Kind". 💙 Students are greeted each morning by this bulletin board that reminds us that we all belong!
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It's the Week of Respect at Long Valley Middle School! Don't forget, Friday 10/6 is our first spirit day. Wear BLUE to show your support for being a respectful Panther!
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We have some very studious first graders. Students who worked on summer academic work were rewarded with an Ice Pop Celebration. We are so proud of them for working hard and can't wait to see the growth that will come with their dedication to learning! 🍧📖✍
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October 2nd - 6th is recognized as the Week of Respect annually in New Jersey. The LVMS Guidance Department has a great week planned to promote Respect and Anti-Bullying. On Friday, October 6th wear BLUE to show your support for being a respectful Panther!
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Congratulations to Mrs. Frost on your retirement! The entire LVMS community is thankful for your 26 years of dedication and service to our school. We wish you a healthy, happy, and relaxing retirement!
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Thank you to our 7th & 8th Grade Families that joined us at LVMS for Back to School Night!
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Students are preparing for the trout eggs that we will raise as a school! Grade 5 will be responsible for feeding the fish and maintaining the tank and water temperature. Students will collect river water to help fill our tank and provide our fish with a healthy environment. 🐡
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Thank you to all of the families that joined us last night for 6th Grade Back to School Night. Don't forget 7th & 8th Grade families are invited to join us tonight, Thurs. 9/28, at 6:30 PM. Our staff is excited to show you all of the great things that are happening at LVMS!
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REMINDER: Schools will be closed on Monday, September 25, 2023 in observance of Yom Kippur.
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FKS 5th graders are on their team building field trip today! Impressive courage, trust, encouragement, and teamwork are really evident in this bonding experience.
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The LVMS Field Hockey Team attended Youth Night at West Morris Central High School earlier this week. The team also had a big first win yesterday afternoon vs. Peck Middle School!
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Don't forget to check out the LVMS PTA Spirit Wear Store which is open until 10/1/23
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Attention 6th Grade Students and Families! Thursday, October 5th is the LVMS PTA Sponsored Social Event from 3:30 - 5:45 PM. The Go Games Experience is a team building scavenger hunt type of competition. Please visit https://www.lvmspta.org/6th for more information.
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Cucinella Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Sonzogni, Mrs. Draghi, and Mrs. Melendez
In this week's edition of our Teacher Spotlight, we turn our attention to the collaborative efforts of Ms. Sonzogni, Mrs. Draghi, and Mrs. Melendez. Last week, these dedicated educators brought together their 1st and 5th grade students for a unique peer learning experience. Ms. Sonzogni and Mrs. Melendez's 5th graders joined forces with Mrs. Draghi's 1st grade class, creating partnerships that led to a meaningful exchange.
During this interactive session, students were paired up and participated in a "getting-to-know-you" interview with their newfound buddies. Subsequently, the older students extended their support to their younger counterparts, assisting them in articulating their preferences and interests in writing. This engaging and collaborative learning opportunity not only fostered connections but also allowed the older students to showcase their reading and writing proficiency while nurturing their 1st-grade buddies.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Sonzogni, Mrs. Draghi, and Mrs. Melendez for their dedication to our students' growth and the creation of these impactful learning experiences.
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We are all showing our OFRS blue and yellow SCHOOL SPIRIT!!! 💛📣💙
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What a beautiful day... for installing a playground! It's getting there.
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Math Games build strategic thinking and problem solving skills. Our first graders are loving playing a game of "Penny Dice". Math is fun at OFRS!
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