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John Wallace Middle School

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JWMS Weekly Update #9 (10-24-25)

Posted Date: 10/24/25 (5:00 PM)

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Weekly Newsletter #9

October 24, 2025
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JWMS October/November Important Dates

October 2025

October 28- PL Day - 1:05 Dismissal
October 29- BOE Meeting

November 2025

November 04- Election Day (No School for Students/Staff)
November 10- PAC Lyman Pie Pick-Ups JWMS Cafeteria (6:00-8:00 PM)
November 11- Veterans Day- School in session
November 11- Early release day for students (1:05 dismissal)
November 11- PAC Meeting- Virtual (7:00-8:00)
November 11- BOE Meeting- 7:00 PM
November 13- Encore Cycle #2 Ends
November 26- Early release day for students (1:05 dismissal)
November 27 & 28- No School for Students/Staff (Thanksgiving Break)
 

Students of the Month- October

Congratulations goes out to the following students who were nominated by their teachers for “Student of the Month” for October 2025:  

Grade 5 -  Caden Engstrom, Claire Perrault, Solomiia Turkot, Ella Martula, Anthony Cultrera, Gabriella Dos Santos-Cordeiro, Roman Leupold, Samantha Sacalos, Sienna Mills, Jonas Skutulas 

Grade 6 - Kaylena Amara, Tyler Jambard, Jaslene Santiago, Amias Johnson, 

Grade 7 - Kennedy Kelly, Jordanny Tavarez DeLeon, Jaslynn Lozano, Maxwell Zawadzki

Grade 8 -  Rishi Dubey, Adwik Kapoor, Maia Garcia Marques

Adwik Kapoor was selected as the “Outstanding Student of the Month” and will represent John Wallace at a ceremony at the end of the month.

Congratulations to all of our nominees!
 

Midpoint of Trimester #1

Hard to believe, but we are at the midpoint of Trimester #1. This is a great opportunity to check with your child on their progress and review grades in Powerschool. The Trimester will close on Tuesday, December 02.
 

Assistance with Absences and Tardies

A reminder to all families, if your child will be absent or tardy to school, please send an email to our main office at JWoffice@npsct.org or call our main office at 860-667-5888 to report the absence or tardy.

We have had several parents ParentSquare or email the classroom teachers. While the heads up is appreciated, our staff members are teaching and not always able to get the message in a timely fashion. We would appreciate your assistance in ensuring the main office is always notified of any absences or tardies. Thanks in advance for your assistance.
 
Pink poster promoting Socktober, a fundraiser for Newington Human Services.

Socktober! 10-30

We are having a Socktober Spirit Day on Thursday, October 30. Please wear your best funky and colorful socks to school on October 30! We are asking all students and staff to donate $1 and to wear fun socks. Students can make the donation to their homeroom teacher. All money collected will be used to purchase new socks, which will be donated to Newington Human Services. Warm Feet=Warm Hearts!
 
Pink background with the words 'PINK OUT' and a pink ribbon.

Pink Out Spirit Day! 10-31

As you may know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On Friday, October 31st, our Student Council will be having our first Spirit Day: Dress in Your Best PINK! to support Breast Cancer awareness.
 
JW Clubs and Meeting Dates 25-26
 
NPS Late Bus Runs 25-26
 

JWMS PAC Information

 
JWMS Fall 2025 Raffle Entry Form
 

Fall Family Photos Sign-Up Deadline is on Wednesday, October 29th

Promotional flyer for professional photos at Mill Pond Park, presented by JWMS PAC.
JWMS Family Photos Sign-Up
 
Advertisement for Newington Public Schools seeking bus drivers, with yellow school buses in the background.
 
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NHS Middle School Students Spectator Policy

Important message for any middle school students interested in attending Newington High School Football games.

Any middle school student must be accompanied by an adult in order to purchase a ticket and enter the facility for any future Newington Football game. Midde school students who are not with a parent, will be required to leave the premises. As a reminder, there are no backpacks allowed in the facility and there is a no re-entry policy. We greatly appreciate the support of all of our fans who come to watch the games and support the student athletes who spend many hours preparing for the events and look forward to your continued support.
 

Weekly Newsletter

Our weekly newsletter is an excellent way to stay informed and up to date with pertinent information. It will be sent out on Friday afternoons via ParentSquare post.

Please feel free to contact the main office at 860-667-5888 during regular operating hours (7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.) if you have any questions or need additional information.

In partnership,

Daniel Dias
JWMS Principal

 

Middle School Hours

Martin Kellogg and John Wallace Middle Schools
School Hours

Regular School Day
8:05am to 2:55pm

Professional Learning/Early Release (Yellow) Schedule
8:05am to 1:05pm

Conference Early Release (Yellow) Schedule
8:05am to 1:05pm

Two-Hour Delay Schedule
10:05am to 2:55pm
 
NPS School Calendar
 
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John Wallace Middle School

Office Email: JWOffice@npsct.org
Principal Email: ddias@npsct.org
Phone: 860-667-5888