JWMS Weekly Newsletter #19 (01-23-26)

Posted Date: 01/23/26 (05:00 PM)

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Weekly Newsletter #19

January 23, 2026

JWMS January Important Dates

January 2026

MIddle School Orchestra Concert (6:30-8:00 p.m. @JWMS)

January 28- BOE Meeting (7:00 p.m.)

Students of the Month- January 2025

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

Grade 5 - Dylan Luabeya, Zoe Amy, Giada Gallicchio, Enzo Rosa, Cora Rose Anderson, Jacob Pineda, Diana Prykhidko, Giaminh Hoang, Parker Drury, Andrea Gomez

Grade 6 - Evelyn Brunetti, Kerington Daniels-Prickett, Ian Cardona Duque, Laila Sansabrino

Grade 7 - Evan Ribeiro, Faye Morrissey, TJ Jorel

Grade 8 - Olivia Winebrenner, Milo Marinelli, Kaelyn Melendez

Kaelyn Melendez 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!

Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest

Senator Chris Murphy invites students to participate in the 10th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest!

Senator Murphy is inviting elementary, middle, and high school students from across Connecticut to help honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by writing essays that reflect on Dr. King's dream, their own aspirations, and the importance of what Dr. King means to them. Please see below for the link to the website for information and registration for the contest.

MLK Jr. Essay Contest Info.

Poster encouraging donations of hygiene products in January, with icons of a toothbrush, soap dispenser, toothpaste, deodorant, hairbrush, and bar of soap.

JWMS PAC Information

Class of 2026 Yard Signs!

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

Dear John Wallace Families,

🎟️ 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

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