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Grade 4 Presents - The Great Mars Debate! Will humans live on Mars in the future? Students did an impressive amount of research and presented their opinions and findings to a third grade class. Audience members were able to weigh in on which side was most convincing. ππβπ°
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OFRS enjoyed a performance by Bright Star Touring Theatre, Old McDonald's Down-Home Holiday. Students in Pre-K - 1st grade sang winter classics while also considering the importance of sharing with and caring for others during the holiday season. ππ·πΈπ©π»βπΎππ
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The trep$ program is coming to WTSchools for students in grades 5-8! For more information on this student entrepreneur program or to register, visit www.wtschools.org/treps. Registration is open through December 18th!
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BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Long Valley Middle School - Performing Arts Center.
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Last week 8th grade LVMS band students performed holiday music at the ShopRite in Mansfield. Local shoppers enjoyed the music of the holiday season while the shopped.
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During the month of December, art work from each WTS elementary school is on display at the WT Free Public Library. Here are a few photos of FKS student pieces on display. When you are there, be sure to enjoy the creativity and skill of our students under the guidance of their teachers, Mrs. Hemberger and Mrs. Bruno.
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Today's dress rehearsal was a success as our Theater Week performers held an assembly for their peers this afternoon. Second graders went up to Flocktown for the performance. Our thespian Wolves are ready for this evening's performance for families. Many thanks to the FKS PTA for providing this opportunity for our students and to the parent volunteers who made it all work this week.
Break a leg tonight, Wolves!
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The last Theater Week rehearsal before Friday's assembly and evening performance for families.
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Wishing a Happy Hanukkah to all of our LVMS Panthers who are celebrating!
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Theater Week practice is underway. We are looking forward to their performance on Friday!
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The PTA Holiday Shop opened Monday and runs throughout the week. Many thanks to those who wrapped the gifts and those who will volunteer this week. We greatly appreciate your efforts to bring this exciting opportunity to our students!
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Last week the LVMS Student Council hosted a Cornhole Tournament and Social for all grade levels. The Student Council is looking to plan more social events in 2024!
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Attention all LVMS Families! The December PTA Meeting has been moved to TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5TH at 7:30 PM in the LVMS Library. A zoom link to attend virtually will also be provided next week.
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Don't forget! The LVMS PTA is sponsoring the annual Holiday Shop for all students during the school day starting Tuesday, Nov. 28th. For more information visit https://www.wtschools.org/o/lvms/article/1352564 or check in the Monday Minute.
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There is still time to sign up for the LVMS Cornhole Tournament and Social! Tickets will be sold during lunch periods. The 6th grade social is on 11/28 and the 7th & 8th grade social is on 11/29.
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Fourth grade students enhance their studies in Soils, Rocks and Landforms to create their own Jewelry Store product that features research about Sapphires, Pearls, Peridots, Garnets, Emeralds and more!
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With our new kiln at Flocktown, students are beginning to work on their first clay project of the school year. Many thanks to our PTA and Business Office for making this happen.
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The best little Thanksgiving Day parade at FKS! Many thanks to our first grade team of teachers, our first grade students, and their families for giving us a parade before the holiday weekend. Our preschoolers also stopped by the office to sing their turkey song!
From our team at FKS to your family, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and all of the joys of the holiday season.
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REMINDER: District Schools will dismiss early Wednesday, November 22 and Schools will be CLOSED Thursday/Friday, November 23 - 24 for Thanksgiving.
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We are GRATEFUL for our student community. They all do their part to contribute to the functioning of our school each day. Today we have an #attitudeofgratitude for students who care for our trout tank, donate to our fundraisers, and set up the technology in the library!
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