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We had a great morning honoring local Veterans at LVMS! Students made posters recognizing family members who served in a branch of the military and a short honoring video was shared.
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Join us tonight at LVMS in the Library at 7:00 PM for our November PTA Meeting. If you cannot join us in person, please feel free to join virtually on Zoom. All are welcome! https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4957750399?pwd=aVhabzdkS1lDL2tnOHZMVVp0Z1dsUT09
Meeting ID: 495 775 0399
Passcode: LVMSPTA
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Sponsored by the National Junior Honors Society, this week is the annual Stuff the Bus Item Drive at LVMS. We are requesting that all students bring donations to their homeroom. All items donated will go to the Long Valley Food Pantry!
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Thank you LVMS Student Council for hosting a GREAT Halloween Dance!
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6th Grade students practice calculating the mass of different objects.
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Thank you to Lt. Bratus from the Washington Township Police Department for speaking with our 8th graders yesterday on drug use prevention for Red Ribbon Week.
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This week is Penny Wars during all lunch periods. By the entrance to the MPR (S. Gym / Cafeteria) each House has its own collection jar. The goal is to have the most points for your house to win Spirit Points. All coins are worth awarded points in your house jar. Any bills are subtracted points. Good Luck!
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It's Red Ribbon Week! Recognized nationally, Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco, smoking, and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign. This week will be a Spirit Week at LVMS with events each day to promote drug use prevention.
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Congratulations, LVMS Field Hockey!! On to the finals!
Good luck next week!
We're proud of you!
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The Student Council sponsored Halloween Dance for 7th & 8th Graders is next Friday, October 27th from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Tickets will be sold all next week during lunch periods for $10 per student. There will be a DJ, Photo Booth, Costume Contest, Snacks, and Pizza available for purchase.
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The Board of Education approved the 2024-2025 School Calendar at its meeting on October 10, 2023. The calendar can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/488yurne
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As a reminder, any 7th or 8th grade student interested in participating in Winter Sports at LVMS must submit all physicals / paperwork by Friday, October 20th. All information can be found in the Monday Minute or by visiting: https://www.wtschools.org/o/lvms/article/1261452
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BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Long Valley Middle School - Performing Arts Center.
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Thank you to the LVMS PTA for hosting a GREAT 6th Grade social last week!
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REMINDER: Schools will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2023 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day /Columbus Day and Teacher Professional Development.
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Join us tonight at LVMS in the Library at 7:00 PM for our October PTA Meeting. If you cannot join us in person, please feel free to join virtually on Zoom. All are welcome!
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Meeting ID: 495 775 0399
Passcode: LVMSPTA
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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 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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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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