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Join us & Mayor Matt Murello THIS Saturday, March 16th for our STEM Expo and TREP$ Marketplace Grand Opening at 12:00 sharp at the Long Valley Middle School Main Entrance! The Expo is open from 12-2:30pm! Come shop at the TREP$ Marketplace from 12-1:30pm! #WTSSTEM #NJSTEMMonth
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Cucinella third-grade students had a great time putting their knowledge of magnetism to the test! They rose to the challenge and designed magnetized cards that were able to hover all the way down a ramp. STEM learning in action!
![Two students at work in the design stage.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/washington_township_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7432818/large_IMG_8284__1_.jpg)
![Each group tried attaching the magnets to the cards slightly differently, seeing what would work best.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/washington_township_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7432819/large_IMG_8285__1_.jpg)
![The students were excited to see if they could make their magnetized card hover all the way down the ramp!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/washington_township_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7432820/large_IMG_8282__1_.jpg)
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Today's STEM Spotlight is on Kossmann First Graders' study of Light & Sound!
Don't forget the STEM Expo '24 & TREP$ Marketplace is THIS Saturday- March 16 from 12:00-2:30pm at LVMS! #WTSStem #NJSTEMMonth
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The TREP$ Marketplace is coming to LVMS this Saturday, 3/16! Come prepared to shop at the student-run businesses from 12-1:30pm which is part of the STEM Expo '24! For more info, visit https://sites.google.com/wtschools.org/stem-expo-24/trep-marketplace
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BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 @ 7:00 pm Long Valley Middle School - Performing Arts Center.
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Due to the power outage at Old Farmers Road School, that campus will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, March 12, 2024. All other District schools will be open.
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The final deadline to submit paperwork for LVMS Spring Sports is at 2:30 PM this Friday, March 15th. Incomplete or late submission will not be accepted. Please see our website for more information: https://www.wtschools.org/o/lvms/article/1424136
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STEM Coach Dave Jones is facilitating an exciting new initiative at Cucinella called Mathmates, pairing older student mentors with younger student mentees. The pairs meet up once a week to play math games and work together as teams. Great collaboration and student leadership!
![Focused together.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/washington_township_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7391692/large_IMG_8244.jpg)
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![Graphing results.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/washington_township_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7391694/large_IMG_8243.jpg)
![Working together on a dice game.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/washington_township_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7391695/large_IMG_8241.jpg)
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Mrs. Bartnicki led fifth graders in creating wonderful 3-D designs in art class. The students took obvious pride in their work and were delighted to share their creativity.
![Getting close to finishing the project and proud to show their creations.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/washington_township_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7391664/large_IMG_8220.jpg)
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![Having a good time with friends and proud of their work.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/washington_township_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/7391666/large_IMG_8219.jpg)
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This week LVMS National Junior Honor Society students travelled to all of our elementary schools for Read Across America Week. NJHS students took some time to meet with students and spent part of the school day reading their favorite books.
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This week's STEM spotlight is on OFRS Fourth Grade students' study on water pollution! Mark your calendar for our STEM Expo '24 & Trep$ marketplace on Sat. March 16 12-2:30pm at LVMS! #WTSSTEM
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This evening our 5th grade orchestra and band performed their spring program to a standing room only crowd, sharing with us the results of their hard work and dedication to making music with their peers. Many thanks to Mrs. Fessenden and our 5th grade performers for an enjoyable evening. Congratulations on your wonderful performance!
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Yesterday was Wear Green Tuesday and today was Dress Wacky or Wear Wacky Socks Wednesday!
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This morning our 5th grade band and orchestra performed their spring program for their peers, including our second graders, who came up from Kossmann. They are definitely ready for their performance this evening!
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At FKS, every class of the Kossmann building has a Buddy Class at Flocktown. This year Kindergarten teams with 4th grade, 1st grade teams with 3rd grade, and 2nd grade teams with 5th grade. Throughout the year the Buddy Classes get together for activities, events, and even lunch. Here are some of our Buddy Classes sharing great books they read to each other for Read Across America Week.
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Our Wolves kicked off Read Across America Week on Monday with a visit from the members of the LVMS Junior Honor Society to share with us their favorite books. It was great to see so many FKS alumni! Every classroom was visited by a JHS student promoting a love of reading. Many thanks to Mrs. Smith, LVMS JHS Advisor, and Mrs. Conklin, FKS Media Specialist, for their efforts to make this special afternoon possible. Monday was also Wear Red and/or Blue Day.
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Last Friday, Dr. Mansey visited with our 1st and 2nd graders to discuss the importance of good home dental care and overall dental health. Thank you Dr. Mansey!
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On Dr. Seuss Green Eggs and Ham Day, OFRS Fourth Graders read to our Kindergarteners in the Library.
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LVMS is proud to partner with the Long Valley Junior Women's Club in the running of the annual LVJWC Photo Contest! All students are encouraged to submit photos to participate in the Photo Contest. Submissions are due virtually by April 5th.
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Yee Haw! Big shout out to the LVMS Student Council for hosting a great 6th Grade Western Dance!
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