Good afternoon, JW Families,
This week, we took time to recognize Veterans Day and honor the courage, service, and sacrifices of our veterans. We are grateful to all who have served, including those in our JW community.
Today, our students brought a wonderful burst of color and school spirit to JW by wearing their homeroom colors for Spirit Day! It was a joyful way to end the week and celebrate our school community.
Our food drive is also underway! Thank you for considering a donation to help support neighbors in need. Every contribution makes a difference and shows our students the power of caring for others.
Warmly,
Carolyn Gbunblee
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Students spent time in class this week reading letters written by Veterans during their time of service. In our classes, we talked about how, while not a large percentage of our U.S. population has served or is currently serving, most of us have someone in our family who has served. Sometimes, for one reason or another, we don’t always get to hear about what it was like for Veterans. These letters, spanning from World War I through the War in Iraq, help give a glimpse of what it was like to serve. Though their experiences span a long time, there are commonalities in their letters. Many share worries about the families back home, or the fears they have in the moment. They also talk about their hopes for the future. Spending time with these letters, helps us understand their sacrifice and service a bit more and empathize with their experiences. |
We ask that families plan their arrival time when picking up students during the school day. Please allow the office time to contact your child when you arrive. To minimize missed instructional time, we ask that students not be called to the office before a parent arrives. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding. |
All unclaimed items will be donated at the end of Trimester 1, during Thanksgiving Break. Parents and guardians are welcome to stop by during school hours to look through our Lost & Found and claim any missing belongings before we donate them.
Thank you for helping us reunite students with their belongings!
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Mark your calendars! The 7th grade will be taking a field trip to the Yale Peabody Museum on Thursday, December 3rd! Students will have the opportunity to explore fascinating exhibits and enjoy an engaging educational experience outside of the classroom. Permission slips were sent home on Thursday and must be returned by Tuesday, November 24th. Please be sure to return the completed permission slip and lunch form by the deadline. We’re looking forward to a great day of learning! As a reminder, this is a school event; 7th graders are not allowed to bring cell phones or smartwatches on field trips
Extra copies of these forms are available in the front office.
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In FCS class, 8th graders had a lesson on knife skills. After learning how to properly hold the knife, put your hand in the claw position when cutting food and learning how to use a knife safely, they cut up potatoes and onions and enjoyed a favorite breakfast dish “homefries”! Mrs Free
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This week, the 7th grade Wellness classes spent two class periods in the Library for a collaboration with Ms. Minor to learn about Digital Wellness and Healthy Habits. In this digital age, it is important that we consider how our digital habits impact our physical and mental wellbeing. We examined the way that each of us uses digital media, came up with personal guidelines to use digital media responsibly, and took a dive into the concept of ‘Thinking Traps’ and how to avoid them. 8th grade Wellness will be receiving their own lessons on Digital Wellness and Healthy Habits in the beginning of December, building on what they learned in Ms. Minor’s Information Literacy class last year. If you are interested in learning more about this topic, or furthering this conversation with your children, there are two resources attached to this newsletter. One is a Family Game Activity, designed to help foster conversation and thinking, and the other is a tips sheet, for how your family can help support healthy digital habits.
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We are excited to announce the JWMS Holiday Food Drive! From Monday, November 2nd through Friday, November 20th, we will be collecting nonperishable donations to support our local soup kitchen and food pantry. To add some friendly competition, the homeroom that brings in the most items will win a special prize: their teacher will dress up like a turkey!
Thank you for helping us support our local community this holiday season! If you have any questions, please contact John Iacobellis at jiacobellis@reg4.k12.ct.us or call 860-526-9546 ext. 1202. |
We are still looking for a few students to round out our Mock Trial team. Any students who are interested should talk to Ms. Minor.
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Interested in skiing or snowboarding this winter? Students attended an assembly this week where they received information about the Winter Sports Club and how to sign up. The links below includes additional copies of all required registration forms and sign-up information. Please be sure to complete all forms and return them to Mr. Iacobellis by December 4th.
Winter Sports Club Google Classroom:
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If your Band or Chorus student would like to audition for the CT Music Educators Association (CMEA) Southern Region Festival, they should pick up a pink permission slip from Mrs. Traver. The audition fee is $19 and forms are due by Thurs. Nov. 12th. Auditions are Dec. 12th and we provide bus transportation that morning from JWMS. For more info, please contact Mrs. Traver at ltraver@reg4.k12.ct.us
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The next Music Boosters Meeting on Monday, November 16th, at 6:30 PM in the VRHS Band Room (#702). We look forward to seeing you there. |
In order to participate in athletic programs, students must do all of the following:
- Be registered by parent/guardian on ArbiterSports - https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/region-4-athletics
- Remain academically eligible
- Have a current SWAY Concussion Baseline Test on File with AT (only VRHS students)
- Have a current physical on file in the Health Office (Valid for 13 months. Bridge notes cannot be accepted)
- Have no current financial obligations
Go Chargers!
Mr. Pappariella
JWMS Athletic Forms and Information
Charger Sideline Store
Looking to show your Charger spirit this season? Check out the JWMS Sideline Store for a variety of gear and apparel available!
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Interscholastic Sports (Boys and Girls Basketball) Meeting
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November 24th - JWMS Auditorium at 7:25am. All athletes trying out for basketball must attend.
Winter Season Starting Dates
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November 30th - Interscholastic Sports (Boys and Girls Basketball) Tryouts Begin
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February 17th - March 17th - Co-ed Volleyball Registration information via ArbiterSports. Coaches will announce team meetings to share practice details. End approximately March 19th.
Game Schedule
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December 15th - February 16th Please CLICK HERE to add a team’s schedule to your calendar.
Media Day
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December 15th - Media Day. The school sports photographer will photograph all teams. Purchasing info will be sent via email.
JWMS Winter Teams and Contact Info: Coaches will provide a communication platform to share information/updates.
Basketball, Boys: Coach: TBD Sports You Code: BMYC-9A9H
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- November 2nd - 20th - JWMS Holiday Food Drive 🥫
- November 13th - JW Spirit Day (wear your homeroom colors)
- November 16th - 6:30pm in the VRHS Band Room (#702)
- November 24th - JW Boys & Girls Baskeball Meeting 7:25am, Trimester 1 Ends & Town Hall Tuesday
- November 25th - 27th - Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
- November 30th - JW Boys & Girls Basketball Tryouts Begin 🏀
- December 3 - 7th Grade Field Trip to the Yale Peabody Museum
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