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JWMS Weekly Family Newsletter #35

Posted Date: 05/29/26 (05:00 PM)


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Weekly Family Newsletter #35

May 29, 2026
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June Important Dates

6/2/26 JWMS Band Concert (At NHS Auditorium)
6/5/26 JWMS Orchestra Adjudication
6/8/26 Foreign Language Exam
6/10/26 Algebra Exam
6/10/26 Talent Show
6/11/26 Gr. 8 Lake Compounce Trip
6/12/26 Olympic Day
6/18/26 Gr. 8 Department Awards (Online)
6/19/26 Gr. 8 Celebration
6/19/26 Gr. 8 Dance
6/22/26 Gr. 8 Awards and Promotion Ceremony
6/22/26 Last Day of School





 

JWMS PAC Information

Poster for incoming 5th-grade parents inviting them to join the JWMS PAC for volunteer opportunities and a chance to win Wallace swag.

PAC Open Positions

The following positions are open for next school year:
  • Co-president
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
 
A young person smiles while holding a circular patch with the text "JUST FISH CAPE" on their t-shirt.

JWMS Student Saves The Day

For those who may not have seen it on the news, Jack Gagnon (Grade 6) helped an elderly man who fell in his driveway. According to Jack, he saw the man from his window on the bus ride home and wanted to make sure he was okay. Great work Jack! We are all very proud of you at JWMS!
NBC Connecticut News Article
 

Important Information From The School Nurse

Dear Wallace Parents,
As we prepare for the close of the school year, this is a friendly reminder that all student medications must be picked up from the Nurse’s Office by the end of the school day June 22nd.
Please remember to collect:
💊 Daily medications
🫁 Inhalers
💉 EpiPens
🚑 Emergency medications 
📋 Medication authorization forms for the upcoming school year will also be available at pickup.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to complete and return updated forms before the new school year begins to help ensure medications can be administered without interruption.
⚠️ Please note:
  • Medications cannot be sent home with students unless prior arrangements have been approved according to school policy.
  • Any medications remaining after the pickup deadline will be disposed of following district medication and safety guidelines.
If you have any questions regarding medications, physician orders, or health forms for next school year, please contact the Nurse’s Office before June 22nd. 
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep all Wallace students healthy and safe throughout the school year!
Hope you all have a wonderful summer!
Tia Mosher
School Nurse
860-667-5888 ext. 1

*8th Grade Parents please see the below documents for a message from the High School Nurses.* 


 

Nurse Information For 8th Grade Students Going To The High School

Here are some documents from the NHS School Nurse's Office. Please review:




 

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 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