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John Wallace Middle School

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JWMS Weekly Family Newsletter #29

Posted Date: 04/10/26 (05:00 PM)


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Weekly Family Newsletter #29

April 10, 2026
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April Important Dates

4/13-4/17 April Vacation (No School) (Office Open)
4/21/26 PAC Meeting
4/22/26 BOE Meeting
4/24/26 Grade 6 Field Trip to Yard Goats
4/24/26 Grade 7 Field Trip to IT Course
4/27/26 Grade 5 Parent Orientation (Grade 4 Parents)
 

JWMS PAC Information

No Updates At This Time

Please check this section for upcoming events and fundraisers.
 

NPS School Climate Survey (Grade 8 Families Only)

We are excited to share that the NPS School Climate Surveyis now open for our Grade 8 families. We value your family’s voice and invite you to share your feedback about your experiences at John Wallace Middle School.

The survey will be available for completion up to April 30th.

Survey Details:
  • What it is: A brief, 5–10 minute anonymous survey about your personal experiences
  • Who: Grade 8 parents and families
  • When: Open now through April 30th
  • Where: Access the survey using the link provided or by scanning a QR code

Need a paper copy? Please contact us and we will be happy to assist.

All responses to the NPS School Climate Surveys for families are completely anonymous and confidential. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and support our continued growth as a school community.


 

"What Music Means To Me" Essay and Poster Winners

Two John Wallace 5th grade music sturents, Gabriella Santana and Julia Sztachera, were recognized for their submissions to the New Britain Symphony Orchestra Young People's Concert "What Music Means To Me" essay and poster contest.

Two finalists were selected from each participating school for their submissions. Gabriella Santana was recognized for her poster and Julia Sztachera was recognized for her essay. Gabriella's poster and Julia's essay were projected in the CCSU auditorium during the New Britain Symphony Young People's Concert which was attended by over 1,000 spectators last Wednesday April 1st.  
 

April Vacation

April Vacation for staff and students will run from Monday, April 13 through Friday, April 17. Offices will be open 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

There will be no Weekly Newsletter on Friday, April 17 due to April vacation. The next newsletter will be go out on Friday, April 24.

We hope our students and families have a wonderful April break!
 

Assistance with Absences or Tardies

A reminder to all families, if your child will be absent or tardy to school, please send a ParentSquare to our main office. You can also call our main office at 860-667-5888 to report the absence or tardy but either a written note or ParentSquare will still be needed to excuse it.

We would appreciate your assistance in ensuring the main office is always notified of any absences or tardies. In addition, if you need to get a message or notification to your child, please contact the main office and we can relay the message.

Thanks in advance for your assistance.
 

Parent Pick-Up and Drop Off Reminders

A reminder that the drop off location for all students is at the John Wallace loop. It is important to note that students should not be dropped off prior to 7:45. Staff will be on duty to assist students beginning at 7:45.

If you will be dropping off your child to school, please ensure you use the designated drop-off area between Wallace and Paterson. Please do not drop your child off anywhere on Halleran Drive especially at the curb areas as this will cause serious safety hazards with oncoming traffic.

The area adjacent to the entrance to our bus loop is not a drop-off or pick-up area. We will be adding signange to prevent traffic stopping in this area.

We also ask that all vehicles use proper traffic procedures when on Halleran (e.g. no u-turns, no stopping at undesignated areas or blocking our bus entrances or exits). The area adjacent to our bus loop is not a drop-off or pick-up area. Please use the loop

We appreciate your compliance with our traffic and parking regulations as student safety at drop-off and pick-up is our priority.
 

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,

Marco Tirillo, JWMS Interim Principal
 

Middle School Hours

Martin Kellogg and John Wallace Middle Schools
School Hours 2025-2026

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 2025-2026 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: mtirillo@npsct.org
Phone: 860-667-5888