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William J. Johnston Middle School

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Puma Weekly - November 13, 2026

Posted Date: 11/13/26 (03:00 PM)

WJ Puma Logo

Puma Weekly

November 13, 2026

Picture of the front of WJJMS
 

Administration Update

 
Admin update pg 1
Admin update pg 2
 

School Happenings & Upcoming Events

 

Empty Bowl Event Tonight - 11/13

Empty Bowl flyer
 

Yearbook Information

Yearbook Information
 

WJ Basketball Registration

WJ Basketball Registration is open through November 22nd. Tryouts are on Monday (11/23) and Tuesday (11/24) and to participate you must have a valid physical registered with the school nurse before trying out. Pay to play will be collected from all athletes that are selected for the team and will be due by the first game. 

Please register today so you don't miss the opportunity. Registration is located in the Forms section on the left hand side in your PowerSchool Parent Portal.
 

Ski/Snowboarding Club Information


Ski Club Permission Slip
Ski Club Flyer

Permission slips will not be accepted until November 23rd.


 

Sweet Treats for a Great Cause!

Join us at Mel's on November 30th from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM for a delicious way to support the 7th grade class! 

How It Works:
Come enjoy your favorite ice cream flavors, sundaes, and shakes, and a portion of the proceeds from every order will go directly to help fund the exciting activities and programs for our 7th grade students! 
Whether you’re in the mood for a classic cone or a festive holiday treat, every scoop you enjoy will help make a difference. 

Bring your friends and family, and let’s make this fundraiser a sweet success! See you on November 30th! 

 Location: Mel's Downtown Creamery
 Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Let’s raise a cone to the 7th graders! 
 
Puma Excellence Award recipients for Q1
 

Lifetouch Offering a Discount

As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!
  • 50% off a purchase of $50+ with code GREAT50
  • 40% off a purchase of $40+ with code GREAT40
  • 30% off a purchase of $30+ with code GREAT30
Valid through 11/30/26
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account, find your student and order using your student's student ID number (if available at your school). Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!

More about the SmileSafe program here.
Thank you!
 
Wolf Pack Flyer
 

Registration is OPEN for the WJJMS 36th Annual Turkey Trot!

Join us Wednesday, November 25, for 1.25 miles of Turkey Trot fun!
Register by November 8 to receive a T-shirt!
All students participate, but only registered students are eligible for prizes awarded to the top runners in each division. Late registrations are still eligible for prizes!
Register using the Google Form QR code on the flyer. A $10 PTO donation is requested.
Ready, Set, Gobble! 
Turkey Trot flyer
 

Quarter 1 Report Cards and Honor Roll - Ready to View in PowerSchool

At this time, our WJJMS Quarter 1 report cards for the 2026-2027 school year are ready for you to view online.
These are the directions to view:
  • Log into your PowerSchool account through a laptop/desktop (not the app). 
  • On the left side, under "Navigation", scroll down and click on the option "Report Card."
Honor Roll information on the report cards is now viewable
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If Your Child Needs to Carry their Own Medication/Inhaler

Please be aware that if your child carries their own medication or inhaler, we must have a doctor's order on file authorizing both the medication to be kept at school and your child's permission to self-carry it.

If your child has not already completed the necessary training, we will also need to arrange training on the proper use of the medication while at school. Once these requirements have been met, your child will be given a laminated card to carry, identifying them to staff as being authorized to self-administer their medication while on school grounds and during field trips.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Sue Cowan RN BS
WJJMS School Nurse
860-537-3511
 

Get Your WJJMS Gear!

Support your school sports teams and show your school pride! Various shirts, hoodies and accessories are available. 
(10% of all sales will help fund the Athletics program)

 
Olive Garden Flyer
Hartford Glow flyer
 
Youth Services newsletter
 
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Dates to Remember

  • 11/13/26: Empty Bowl
  • 11/14/26: WJ Goes Out -The Wolf Pack, 7:15 PM
  • 11/16/26: Project O Trip
  • 11/18/26: PTO Meeting @ 6:00 PM
  • 11/20/26: Early Bird Deadline - Yearbook Recognition Ads
  • 11/23/26: Ski/Snowboarding Club - Forms Can Now Be Turned In
  • 11/23 & 11/24 - Basketball Tryouts
  • 11/25/26: Turkey Trot
  • 11/25/26: Shortened Day of School, dismiss @ 10:50 AM
  • 11/26 & 11/27: No School - Thanksgiving Break
  • 11/30/26: Mel's Creamery - 7th Grade Fundraiser, 5:00 PM -9:00 PM
  • 12/4/26: Shortened Day of School, dismiss @ 10:50 AM
  • 12/5/26: ERMS Auditions @ Killingly