JW Charger Chatter - September 25, 2026

The 2026-2027 Required Annual Notifications to Parents and Students are now available. Families are asked to review the notifications and complete the brief acknowledgment survey by September 30, 2026.

Families with children attending more than one of our schools will receive a notification from each school and should complete a separate acknowledgment for each. Paper copies are also available in the JWMS Main Office, and an electronic copy will be available on the district website. Thank you for taking a few moments to review this important information and confirm receipt.

Is your student interested in being part of the JW Musical?  Our show will be announced NEXT WEEK!  Any students interested in being involved with cast and/or crew should sign up for the “JW Drama 2027” Google Classroom using the code: mbb7akem.  This is not an official sign-up or full commitment to the show.  It is simply to gain more info as it becomes available.  Email Mrs. Traver at ltraver@reg4.k12.ct.us if you have any questions. 

If you were unable to attend the 7th Grade Open House, you can find the 7th Grade Open House letter below. Please take a moment to review the information and important updates shared with families.

We met both Wednesday and Thursday this week to finish character creation. Starting next week, we will only meet on Thursdays after school, until the end of the fall sports season. Please contact Ms. Minor (sminor@reg4.k12.ct.us) with any questions.

This is an intramural club that meets after school on Fridays. Any student is welcome to join us. Please contact Ms. Minor to join. Please note, there will be no after-school meeting on Friday, 10/2. 

We will be meeting every Wednesday in Mr. Swan’s room from 2:35-3:30pm. Please contact Mr. Swan with any questions.

HUGE thanks to our cast, crew, and VRHS Alumni who put on a spectacular show “Broadway Night” at Scotch Plains Tavern on Wednesday evening! Special thanks to Susan Holt,  Miriam Morrissey, and Amy Simpson for producing this amazing event. We are also deeply grateful to everyone who came out to support us. It was an inspiring night that truly showcased our gifted, passionate, and hard-working students. This event was a resounding success for Region 4 Music and Theater, celebrating our vibrant musical community, as well as the tireless dedication of our teachers and directors. If you have any pictures or videos you are willing to share from the event, please email us at reg4musicboosters@gmail.com. 

Thank you again for your support!

All 8th grade students need to return their summer reading books to the library as soon as possible. Any books not returned by 10/1 will be marked as lost, and billed as such. Please contact Ms. Minor with any questions.

For the safety of all students, any changes to a student’s regular bus or bus stop must be communicated to the school office in advance. This includes requests for a student to ride a different bus or get off at a different stop.

All bus change requests must be received by the office by email, phone call, or written note from a parent/guardian.

Please note that students may not make after-school transportation plans while at school and then call home to request a bus change. Bus changes cannot be arranged by students during the school day.

We appreciate your help in ensuring that all transportation changes are communicated properly and in advance so we can keep our students safe. Thank you for your cooperation!

The John Winthrop Middle School Parent Council is a great way for parents and families to stay connected, share ideas, and support our students and staff. We meet with Principal Carolyn Gbunblee to hear school updates, discuss ideas, and help plan activities throughout the year.

We are excited to continue some of our favorite events while also welcoming new ideas and opportunities for our school community. There are many ways to help, including volunteering, organizing events, sponsoring activities, donating supplies, or simply sharing your ideas.

📎 Please read the attached PDF to learn more about the ways you can help and sign up to get involved!

To join our JW Parent Council, please email our JW Secretary, Adele McAndrew: amcandrew@reg4.k12.ct.us

Lyn Majors – Lead Parent Council lynmajors@comcast.net

Please remember to check our Lost & Found! Labeling jackets, lunchboxes, and other personal items makes it much easier for us to return them to students. Thank you for your help!