April 6, 2023

APRIL VACATION:

Just a reminder that there is no school from 4/7-4/16.  We return to school beginning 4/17.

 

WJJMS PTO- GOES TO THE MOVIES!

Spend the afternoon at the movies with your friends! The PTO is holding a movie night at Gallery Cinemas to see Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 on May 11th. The show starts at 4:05 PM (approx), but students MUST ARRIVE by 3:30 PM. The cost is only $8 per student.  Sign-up by April 25th with this permission slip. Paper copies are also available in the main office. 

 

BUTTER BRAID FUNDRAISER:

WJJMS PTO's Butter Braid Fundraiser ends 4/17/23. You can order online @ https://my.mcmfundraising.com/signup/P65U or use the hardcopy order form that all students received in their homerooms & drop it off in the office for the PTO. Thanks for your support!

 

STUDENT COUNCIL TRIVIA NIGHT! 

All WJJMS students and families are welcome to Trivia Night to benefit the WJJMS Pollinator Garden.

When: Friday, April 21st from 6-7:30 pm

Where: WJJMS Cafeteria

Teams should be no more than 6 people per team, $10 per team

Please be sure to bring your own device! 

Please pre-register your team by returning this form to the office (or stop by the office to pick one up) with your $10 registration. Send cash or check to WJJMS. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

 

YARD GOATS GAME - MAY 6th:

Spend an evening @ the ballpark with family and friends of WJJMS. There will be fireworks after the show.  Come early and support the chorus students as they sing the National Anthem before the game. Game begins at 6:10 PM, gates open at 4:30 PM. Tickets are $12. Parking is an additional fee. Please use this order form to submit your order. Any questions, please email Sam VanZilen at [email protected].

  

PROJECT GRADUATION - FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN PARENTS:

Project Graduation provides fun and safe activities for all graduating seniors through a post- graduation celebration at a surprise location on the night of graduation. This came about from a 1979 tragedy in Maine where seven teenagers died due to alcohol and drug related car crashes during the graduation season. 

Parents at Bacon Academy joined this movement in the early 1990’s so that we would hopefully not incur the same tragedies in our community. Not only does Project Graduation provide the post-graduation party, but we provide 250 additional chairs for graduation, commemorative gifts, and an ice cream social. 

We spend several years raising funds needed to provide all these festivities/items for our seniors and we begin fundraising freshman year. Each grade level fundraises for their class and it is important for us to be able to stay in contact with the parents at all levels. With this in mind, if you would like to stay informed about activities, fundraising opportunities, events, etc. please fill out this form so that we can contact you.

 

CANNABIS-FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Below is a link to a recording of a Community Conversation that the Youth First Coalition presented on January 31st.  The presentation is from the Governor’s Prevention Partnership and there is a lot of important information about Cannabis.  We hope that you will find time to watch the recording at your convenience.   

Cannabis Facts

https://youtu.be/TfSQAXoqHec

 

Also, please check out the Youth First Coalition website for helpful prevention resources! 

https://www.colchesterct.gov/colchester-youth-social-services/youth-first-coalition/pages/prevention-resources

  

STUDENT  COUNCIL MEETING:

The next Student Council meeting is May 8 in room 109 after school until 2:45 PM.

 

SHOWCASE YOUR STUDENT:

We are looking to showcase or spotlight our students here at WJ by recognizing achievements they have earned outside of the school day. These recognitions would take place during our whole school monthly forums. Achievements could include Boy/Girl Scouts honors, athletic awards from a team they play on, musical performances and many more. Please use this form (it can be submitted as many times and as often as needed).  Please know that we will try to include all submissions, but may be unable to do so due to total received.

 

CAREER FAIR:

WJJMS will be holding a Career Fair on June 2, from 8:00-12:30 PM (lunch provided). We would love to have our parents and community members join us to speak about their careers. Please read this flyer for more information. If you are interested in sharing about your career, please complete this registration form.   

 

COLCHESTER YOUTH LACROSSE REGISTRATION:

Registration is now open for Colchester Youth Lacrosse sports recreation program. This opportunity is available to all boys and girls from kindergarten to 8th grade! We accept all applicants. Our program uses positive reinforcement by developing team players and leaders. Our focus is to develop the players in a fun atmosphere and introduce them to a fast, growing easy to play sport. Visit our website at Colchesterlax.org.

 

MARIJUANA EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES:

As you are probably aware, recreational cannabis dispensaries opened this week in Connecticut, so in partnership with the Colchester Youth First Prevention Coalition, we are sharing these resources with parents as a means to support your discussions with your children regarding marijuana use and sale.  Please scan the QR code on the flyers for additional information.

THC COntent     Reasons Start

      

DRUGS - WHAT TO SAY TO YOUR KIDS:

When is a good time to speak with your child about drugs? Any time you can! Looking for something to talk about during the upcoming school vacation? Here are some excellent resources about how to start a conversation with your child regarding drug use.

 

SCHOOL HOURS REMINDER:

The instructional day begins at 7:18 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m. Students should not arrive at school prior to 7:05 a.m., as they will be unsupervised. The main office is open from 6:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

On a shortened day, the day begins at the usual time, but ends at 11:40 a.m. If there is a delayed opening, school begins at 9:18 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m.  The main office hours may change in the event of an unexpected school delay or closing.