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John Wallace Middle School

Preparation. Respect. Integrity. Determination. Excellence.

JWMS Weekly Newsletter #17 (01-12-26)

Posted Date: 01/12/26 (11:00 AM)


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Weekly Newsletter #17

January 12, 2026
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JWMS January Important Dates

January 2026

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 15- JWMS PAC Meeting (7:00 p.m. Virtual)
January 16- Algebra 1B Midterm (8:30-10:30 a.m.)
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.)
 

JWMS PRIDE Winners- December 2025


Congratulations goes out to the students listed below who were selected as JWMS P.R.I.D.E. Award winners for the month of December 2025!

  • GRADE 5 – Sienna Mills and Jonas Skutulas

  • GRADE 6 – Anabelle Ziegler and Logan Cassella

  • GRADE 7 – Hudson Behan and Jeffrey Anderson

  • GRADE 8 – Karelly Changa Veramendi and Jiana Patel

Each month, our teachers and staff acknowledge students for random acts of P.R.I.D.E. 
(Preparation, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Excellence), the 5 Wallace pillars of 
academics and behavior we wish to see in all of our students. P.R.I.D.E. is also the heart of our school mission 
statement. 

When students are "caught" performing an act of P.R.I.D.E. (i.e. returning a wallet 
they find to the office, assisting a new student become acclimated to their new school, choosing 
to sit with a student at lunch who might be alone, etc.), the student is rewarded with a P.R.I.D.E. 
ticket. 
  
At the end of every month, we select two students at each grade level who are recognized as our P.R.I.D.E. award winners of the month. Winners receive their name in the weekly email blast and get a free Wallace P.R.I.D.E. t-shirt, water bottle or notebook! All other P.R.I.D.E. nominees for the month will win a $5 Wally Bucks card they can redeem at the school store.

Congratulations to our December winners!
 

JWMS PAC News

JWMS PAC Meeting- Thursday, January 15 (Rescheduled)

The JWMS PAC will be meeting on Thursday, January 15 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 15 · 7:00 – 8:00pm

Google Meet joining info
 

JWMS PAC - 🏀 Get Ready to Be Amazed! Harlem Wizards Tickets are LIVE! 🤩

Dear John Wallace Families,

Get ready to mark your calendars and prepare for an evening of unbelievable basketball tricks, spectacular comedy, and non-stop fun! The Harlem Wizards are returning to John Wallace, and we couldn't be more excited!

🎟️ Tickets are Officially ON SALE NOW! 🎟️
The John Wallace PAC is thrilled to announce that tickets for our biggest fundraiser of the year are officially live and ready for purchase!
  • When: Tuesday, March 17th
  • Time: Game starts at 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM)
  • Where: Newington High School
  • Why: To raise essential funds for the John Wallace PAC that directly benefit all our students!
  • How:  Click here for the link to purchase tickets

🎁 The Perfect Holiday Gift Idea!
Looking for a unique, experience-based gift that the whole family can enjoy? Harlem Wizards tickets make an absolutely WIZARDLY present! 

⚡ Last Time, We SOLD OUT! Don't Delay! ⚡
We are anticipating another huge turnout this year! Last time the Wizards were here, we sold out completely well before the event date! Please don't wait until the last minute—secure your spot and purchase your tickets FAST to guarantee your family gets to see the action!

📢 Important LINKS & Information
In addition to the excitement of ticket sales, we have two other key items to share:
  1. Ticket Flyer: Please find our attached Harlem Wizards Ticket Flyer! It contains all the details you need to purchase tickets online or click here!
  2. Sponsorship Letter: Do you own a local business or know a company that might be interested in supporting our school? Click here for our official Sponsorship Letter. Becoming a sponsor is a fantastic way to gain local visibility while making a significant contribution to the John Wallace PAC!
Thank you for your enthusiastic support of the John Wallace PAC! We can't wait to see you all cheering from the stands!

-JWMS PAC
 
Poster announcing the Harlem Wizards vs. Wallace Alley-Hoopers basketball game on March 17, 2026, at Newington High School Gym.
 

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