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Congratulations on a fantastic start to the school year! It was wonderful to see our students embrace the start of the year with such enthusiasm and excitement. Our students did a great job making new friends and settling into their classrooms! Here's to a great year ahead!
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BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHTS- SAVE THE DATES!
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WTS is hiring Behaviorally Trained Paraprofessionals! Join our team and apply now! Visit our website at www.wtschools.org/jobs for more information!
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Looking to keep your child's math skills & knowledge fresh over the summer? Check out the WTS District Summer Math Website at www.wtschools.org/summermath for some great math resources!
![WTS District Summer Math Website has launched! Check it out on our website www.wtschools.org/summermath](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/washington_township_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/9057760/large_Summer_Math_Website.png)
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Stay up to date on the WTS Superintendent Search: A NEW update was posted! Visit https://www.wtschools.org/o/wts/page/superintendent-search
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Don't forget to visit the Washington Township Public Library to see the 25th Annual Long Valley Junior Women's Photo Contest winners! The exhibit will be on display throughout June.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING: Monday, June 17, 2024 @ 7:00 pm Long Valley Middle School - Performing Arts Center.
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Join us for the Washington Township Community Night Out on Tuesday, July 16th from 6-9pm (rain date: July 17th). This free event offers live music, face painting, games, live entertainment, and tasty food including pizza, hotdogs, and ice cream. Don't miss this opportunity for a fun-filled evening with your community!
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Attention 5th Grade Parents! Don't forget to join us at Long Valley Middle School on Wednesday, May 29th at 6:30 PM for our annual incoming 6th Grade Parent Orientation.
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REMINDER: District Schools will be closed on Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day Weekend. School will resume on Tuesday, May 28th.
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5th-grade students led by Ms. Scrimo performed in an instrumental concert for the whole school on Thursday morning. They will repeat their wonderful performance for family and friends Thursday night at 7pm. We hope to see you there! Event details: Cucinella cafetorium on Thursday, May 23 at 7pm.
![The audience enjoyed the show! There was even some dramatic thunder and lightning outside while the percussion section performed.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/washington_township_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8567981/large_IMG_8826.jpg)
![Ms. Scrimo helps the band get ready to play.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/washington_township_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8567980/large_IMG_8828.jpg)
![Ms. Scrimo addresses the audience while leading the orchestra.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/washington_township_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8567982/large_IMG_8819.jpg)
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BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 @ 7:00 pm Long Valley Middle School - Performing Arts Center.
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Join us at the Panera in Chester tomorrow 5/9 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM ! 25% of all sales will be donated directly to the LVMS PTA to help support our students.
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The chicks have arrived! BAC students enjoyed watching chicks hatch last week. They learned about the chicken life cycle, and now they are learning to care for their new feathered friends!
![The chicks began to hatch after spending a few weeks in their incubator.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/washington_township_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8119262/large_IMG_8577.jpg)
![All the chicks hatched at about the same time.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/washington_township_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8119263/large_IMG_8576.jpg)
![All eyes on the new chicks!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/washington_township_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8119264/large_IMG_8579.jpg)
![The chicks had food, water, and a lot of fans!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/washington_township_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8119261/large_IMG_8578.jpg)
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There will be a special meeting of the Washington Township Board of Education on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Long Valley Middle School Performing Arts Center, 51 West Mill Road, Long Valley, NJ, for the purpose of a Superintendent Search. The meeting will open at 6:30 p.m. and immediately enter into an executive session. No action will be taken.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 @ 7:00 pm Long Valley Middle School - Performing Arts Center.
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Don't forget to join us in the LVMS Performing Arts Center this Thursday and Friday evening for the LVMS Spring Musical The Addams Family! Tickets are available online or at the door. The doors open at 6:30 PM and the show starts at 7:00 PM.
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BAC fourth-grade students are enjoying their science investigations. They are currently observing live mealworms and learning about habitats, life cycles, and animal care. This hands-on learning is a lot of fun!
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![Students observed their mealworms in action.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/washington_township_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7834671/large_IMG_8520.jpg)
![Students enjoyed this "hands-on" activity.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/washington_township_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7834670/large_IMG_8526.jpg)
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There will be a special meeting of the Washington Township Board of Education on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at the Long Valley Middle School Performing Arts Center, 51 West Mill Road, Long Valley, NJ, for the purpose of a Superintendent Search. The meeting will open at 7:00 p.m. and immediately enter into an executive session. No action will be taken.
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Today LVMS Peer Leaders visited both Old Farmers and Cucinella 5th Grade classes. Peer leaders met in small groups with 5th graders to share their experiences & answer questions about being at LVMS. This is the first of a few scheduled orientation events that all of our 5th graders will experience!
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