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Puma Weekly - November 6, 2026

Posted Date: 11/06/26 (04:22 PM)

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Puma Weekly

November 6, 2026

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Administration Update

 
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School Happenings & Upcoming Events

 
Empty Bowl flyer
 

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.
 

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
 

Lyman Memorial High School Open House

Lyman Memorial High School will be holding their open house on Tuesday, November 10th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.  This is for students who are interested in the  Agricultural Science & Technology (ASTE) program at Lyman.  Applications will be available on their website, and soon they will post application dates.  Typically, applications are due in January.
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Ski/Snowboarding Club Information


Ski Club Flyer

Permission slips will be made available soon through ParentSquare. They will not be accepted until November 23rd.


 

Quarter 1 Report Cards - 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 will be available soon.
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school pix are ready flyer
Retake images and data from Picture Day for William J. Johnston Middle School are now available on the Lifetouch Portal.
To download the images and data:
  1. Log in to the Lifetouch Portal.
  2. Go to Image & Data Management.
  3. Select the retake information you want to view and download.
  4. Click the Download button.

 

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
 
Wolf Pack Flyer
 

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)

 
Youth Services newsletter
 
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Dates to Remember

  • 11/11/26: No School, Veteran's Day
  • 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
  • 11/23/26: Ski/Snowboarding Club Forms accepted
  • 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
  • 12/4/26: Shortened Day of School, dismiss @ 10:50 AM
  • 12/5/26: ERMS Auditions @ Killingly