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JWMS Weekly Newsletter #16 (01-02-26)

Posted Date: 01/02/26 (05:00 PM)


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Weekly Newsletter #16

January 2, 2026
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JWMS January Important Dates

January 2026

January 05- Start of Encore Cycle #04
January 06-Three Kings Day Holiday (No School for Staff/Students)
January 07- NHS Virtual Course Selection and College Credit Night
January 08- JWMS PAC Meeting (7:00 p.m. Virtual)
January 12- JWMS Chorus Concert (6:30-8:00p.m. @ JWMS)
January 13- Early Release Day for Students (1:05 dismissal)
January 14- BOE Meeting (7:00 p.m.)
January 16- Algebra 1B Midterm (8:30-10:30)
January 19- Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (Schools and Offices Closed)
January 21- JWMS Band Concert (6:30-8:00 p.m. @ NHS)
January 27- Middle School Orchestra Concert (6:30-8:00 p.m. @JWMS)
January 28- BOE Meeting (7:00 p.m.)
 

Welcome Back and Happy New Year!

We hope you and your family had a wonderful, relaxing break and are feeling recharged for the adventures ahead. We are so excited to see our hallways filled with energy again!

A few quick reminders as we kick off:
  • Arrival & Dismissal: A reminder for families to use the JP/JW loop for drop-pffs and pick-ups to ensure a smooth first week.
  • Stay Connected: Keep an eye on your ParentSquare and inbox for our weekly newsletters and upcoming event dates.
Let’s make this an amazing year!
 

JWMS Renovation Project Updates

We are proud to announce that we are officially entering Phase II of our building renovation project. Our brand-new Grade 7 and Grade 8 wings are ready, and they look amazing!

Our teachers did an incredible job packing, moving, and setting up these new learning spaces just before the break. We also want to extend a huge thank you to our families for your collaboration during our recent early release days; that time was vital in allowing our staff to ensure a smooth transition into the new wings. I also want to thank our amazing custodial and maintenance staff for all of their hard work in getting ready for Monday's opening!

To ensure our students feel comfortable and confident in their new environment, we will run a special schedule on Monday, January 5. This will allow students time to:
  • Settle into their new classrooms.
  • Unpack and move into their new lockers.
  • Review important safety and logistical information specific to the new spaces.
  • Upon arrival to school on Monday, students will report to the following locations:

Grade 8: Cafeteria
Grade 7: Auditorium
Grade 6: Gym
Grade 5: Report to homeroom

Important Note for Grade 7 & 8 Parents
Please note the following change to daily procedures beginning Monday:
  • Arrival: All students will still enter through the Main Entrance in the morning.
  • Dismissal: Grade 7 and 8 students will now be dismissed directly from their respective wings at the end of the day.

We look forward to a fantastic "second opening" of the school year!
 
A long, empty school hallway with white tiled walls and a speckled floor.
 
A long hallway lined with rows of teal lockers.
 
New Wings Student Slideshow
 

NHS Program of Studies and Course Recommendations Virtual Night

Dear Grade 8 Famiies, please join us for the Course Selection and College Credit Night on January 7th at 6:30 p.m. to learn about course selection at Newington High School. Please see below for a link.
 
NHS Course Selection Night Link
 

JWMS PAC Meeting- Thursday, January 08

The JWMS PAC will be meeting on Thursday, January 08 at 7:00 p.m.. The meeting will be virtual. Please join us! Meeting link information can be found below.

JWMS PAC Meeting
Thursday, January 8 · 7:00 – 8:00pm

Google Meet joining info
 

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
 
JW Clubs and Meeting Dates 25-26
 
NPS Late Bus Runs 25-26
 
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John Wallace Middle School

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