PTO ST. PATRICK’S DAY CARNATION SALE:
Support your Middle School PTO! Buy flowers for your friends and show you care. Sale is one day only! St. Patrick’s Day (March 17, 2023). GREEN carnations available for sale during lunch waves on 3/17, please bring cash, $1 per flower.
COURSE SELECTIONS FOR NEXT YEAR’S FRESHMEN:
On Thursday, March 16th (Zeta Mu Team) and Friday, March 17th (Pi Team) students will meet one or all of the Bacon Academy school counselors and learn about their elective choices, scheduling, credits, etc. and how to select their courses in PowerSchool. Please take a look at the Program of Studies for Bacon Academy and their Course Selection Letter explaining the graduation requirements, the available electives your child will be able to choose from and the directions on how to select them in PowerSchool. We want you to have time to discuss and review this information with your child prior to the Bacon Academy School Counselors presentation to our 8th graders. Selections must be completed by April 7th.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Grade 8 Counselor, Meg Lewis, at 860-537-2313 or at [email protected].
THE LEO'S WANT 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
TRACK REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN:
Any student interested in trying out for the track team needs to register in PowerSchool and have a current physical dated within the last 13 months on file with the nurse. Please note that a new registration is required for track. PLEASE REMEMBER TO CLICK ON EITHER “BOYS’ TRACK” or “GIRLS’ TRACK” IN POWERSCHOOL IN ORDER FOR YOUR STUDENT TO BE LISTED ON THE ROSTER. Tryouts will begin on March 20 from 2:00-4:00pm. A practice and meet schedule will be given out at that time. Pay to Play payments will be accepted beginning March 24.
STUDENT COUNCIL MEETINGS:
The dates for the remaining Student Council meetings are: April 3 and May 8. All meetings will be held 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.
TEEN LEADER:
If you want to Learn how to work with kids, make a difference, if you are going into grade 8 and are 14 years old or older, if you want to spend summer with kids, if you live in Colchester and enjoy being outside…then fill out an application to be a Teen Leader at Colchester Parks and Rec Summer Day Camp and send it back by March 15. Applications are available at www.colchesterct.gov/recreation-department. Please see this flyer for more information.
MINDS MATTER:
A group for middle school students to learn skills to reduce anxiety in ways that they enjoy. They’ll create a toolbox of methods that can help anyone when they’re feeling overwhelmed. Thursdays, February 9-March30 from 2:15-4pm for grades 6-8. Please see this flyer for more information.
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.
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.