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Puma Weekly - May 17, 2026

Posted Date: 05/17/26 (07:05 PM)


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Puma Weekly

May 17, 2026

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School Happenings & Upcoming Events

 

Attention 6th & 7th Graders!

It's that time of year again when we ask our current 6th & 7th grade students to select next year's Applied Academic classes online. The Student Registration Portal (through the student's PowerSchool account) will remain open until the end of the day on May 21, 2026. Please use the attached directions to help you navigate the web page to select your top choices for Applied Academic classes. Remember, these are not a guarantee; however, we will try our best to honor your requests.
 

Sprint to Summer - 1 Mile Run/Walk

The rescheduled "Turkey Trot" is May 22nd.
sprint run form
 

Attention Parents of 6th Grade Students

Please read this letter form the nurse regarding Physical Exam requirements for students entering 7th grade next year.
Incoming 7th Grade Physical Requirements
 

8th Grade Picnic & T-Shirts

The PTO is excited to host the 8th grade picnic on the last day of school (June 17th)!

T-shirts will be printed with all the 8th graders signatures and handed out at the picnic! Please fill out this form so we can order the correct size for your student and return the form to the main office by Friday, May 22nd.

The PTO could use some volunteers to help out with the 8th grade picnic. If you are interested, below is a link to sign up to help:

 
Balance Media Lives
 

Bacon Academy Summer Sports

Registration for Cheerleading, Football, Volleyball and Wrestling is now open in the parent portal. 

Deadline to register June 8th. No exceptions!

 

WJJMS Goes to the Yard Goats!

We still have some tickets left to see the Yard Goats on May 30! WJJMS Chamber Choir is singing, CES and JJIS will be there, and there's fireworks at the end !
Game details: Game is at 6:10 pm, Gates open at 4:30 pm. Tickets are $17/each and will be delivered electronically via email as we get closer to the game
We only have about 50 tickets left ! So buy yours today! Go here for tickets:



 

Reminder: Please Complete Forms Before June 1st

The annual information, transportation, and residency verification forms are now open in the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

PLEASE NOTE these forms will ONLY BE OPEN UNTIL JUNE 1.

IF THESE FORMS ARE NOT COMPLETED, PowerSchool access will be locked for those families and students and will only be opened upon the completion of these forms.

ALL FAMILIES should complete for each student: 
1. Annual Update of Student Information Form
2. Transportation Request Form
3. Annual Health Information Update
4. Residency Verification: 
    Grades 2, 5, and 8 should complete the Annual School Change Verification (required by the BOE when changing schools).
    ALL OTHER GRADES should complete the Annual Residency Affirmation and Intent Statement.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to the building Office Professional staff or myself with any questions or concerns. The goal is to have all forms complete and all PowerSchool access confirmed before June 17, your help is greatly appreciated.
 
May LMC Newsletter
 

Puma News - Season 9, Episode 3

The latest Puma News broadcast is out and the crew is very excited for everyone to see it. 
 
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The PTO Needs You!

Our PTO is looking for new members (and a few board members!) as our 8th grade families head off to high school.

A few things to know: no dues, everyone is welcome, and your time is your own: volunteer as little or as much as you want.

We're here to support the school, our staff, and our kids. That's it. Come hang out with us!

wjjmsptopresident@gmail.com for questions or more details.
 
Incoming 6th grader parent night flyer
 

Save the Date!

8th Grade Promotion will take place June 16, 2026 at 5:30 pm at WJJMS. The ceremony will last about an hour and the 8th Grade Dance will immediately follow until 8:00 pm (in the event of rain, the ceremony and dance will be held at Bacon Academy).

More information to follow soon.
 
Youth Services Early Release Day events
 

Youth Services Summer Calendar - Updated

Register online now at www.colchesterct.gov/yss
Youth Services Summer calendar
Youth Services Summer Program Description
 
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Dates to Remember

  • 5/18/26: NGSS Testing (gr 8)
  • 5/20/26: Spring Choral Concert @ BA, 7:00 PM
  • 5/21/26: Spring Band Concert @ BA, 7:00 PM
  • 5/21/26: Incoming 7th & 8th Grade Applied Academic Course Registration Deadline
  • 5/22/26: Shortened Day - dismissal at 10:50 AM
  • 5/22/26: Spring to Summer 1 Mile Run/Walk
  • 5/22/26: Six Flags Trip (gr 8 band/chorus)
  • 5/22/26: 8th Grade T-shirt forms due
  • 5/23/26: State track Championship
  • 5/27/26: Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night, 5:00 PM
  • 5/28/26: PTO Meeting, 6:00 PM
  • 5/31/26: Forms in PowerSchool should be Completed
  • 6/2/26: Ron-A-Roll Trip (gr 6 & 7 chorus/band)
  • 6/9/26: Camp Hazen Trip (gr 8)
  • 6/15/26: WJJMS Field Day
  • 6/16/26: 8th Grade Promotion AND Dance
  • 6/16/26: Shortened Day - dismissal at 10:50 AM
  • 6/17/26: Grade 8 Picnic
  • 6/17/26: Shortened Day - dismissal at 10:50 AM
  • 6/17/26: Last Day of School