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Puma Weekly - January 30, 2026

Posted Date: 01/30/26 (02:34 PM)


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Puma Weekly

January 30, 2026

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Administration Message

 
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School Happenings & Upcoming Events

 

Attention 7th & 8th Grade Parents/Guardians

We are excited to share that we have three remaining spots available for our upcoming student trip to Costa Rica. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to experience a new culture, practice real-world learning, and participate in an unforgettable educational adventure.
If your child is interested in joining us, please note that registration must be completed by March 5 to secure one of the remaining spots.
If you would like more information you can go to explorica.com or reach out to Profe Liska or Profe Morgan. Spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thank you for your continued support, and we hope to welcome a few more students on this exciting trip!


Warm regards,
Profes Morgan and Liska
 

Today is the Last Day to Personalize Yearbooks & to Submit Grad Ads

Personalization and Grad Ads Due Date: January 30th
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Quarter 2 Report Cards - Ready to View in PowerSchool

At this time, our WJJMS Quarter 2 report cards for the 2025-2026 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."
 
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Postural Screenings with the School Nurses

Please read this important message from our school nurses regarding the upcoming postural screenings for 7th grade girls and 8th grade boys.
 

An Important Message about Bus Passes:

In order for a student to ride a different bus with another student home, the following information MUST be presented to the WJ Office Staff NO LATER THAN 1:00pm:

A note from the parent or guardian of the student who is going to be riding on a different bus that NEEDS to state:
  • the date
  • the bus # 
  • the address that the student will be going to
  • parent/guardian signature
In the event that an emergency bus pass must be issued, both students need to come to the main office and call their parents or guardians to ask for permission. An office staff member is required to speak to both of the students' parents or guardians to verify consent. All notes and/or phone communication must be completed in the office NO LATER than 1:00pm on the day the student needs the bus pass. If it is not received by 1:00pm, then the student must take their normal transportation home. 
 

Interested in Joining BA Theatrics?

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Freezin' for a Reason

During the weekend of February 13th - 15th Fred Brown, Greg Cordova and Rob Suchecki will be camping on the Colchester Town Green to raise money for the Colchester Fuel Bank. Freezin' for a Reason is entering it's 17th year. In the first 16 years, with your help, they raised $192,000.00 for the Fuel Bank.

This year with the frigid temps the need is greater than ever for fuel assistance. Please help them to help our neighbors in need.

Donations can be made through PayPal freezinforareason@yahoo.com 
or you can visit them on the green that weekend anytime Friday, Saturday, or before noon on Sunday!
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February Youth Services Trips
 
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Dates to Remember

  • 1/30/26 - Ski Club trip #3
  • 1/30/26 - Grad Ads Due to Jostens
  • 2/2/26 - Basketball game
  • 2/6/26 - Ski Club trip #4
  • 2/12/26 - Early Dismissal Day (10:50 AM)
  • 2/13/-2/17 - February Break (No School)
  • 2/19/26 - PTO Meeting, 6:00 PM
  • 2/20/26 - Coffee House