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Puma Weekly - March 8, 2026

Posted Date: 03/08/26 (12:00 PM)


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Puma Weekly

March 8, 2026

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Administration Update

 
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Band Mentor Day pictures
 

School Happenings & Upcoming Events

 

Vote for Your Audience Favorite

A team of our 7th grade Digital Media content creators have submitted an entry into the Academy of Scholastic Broadcasting's PSA contest. The goal was to offer three ways to help a friend who is struggling. One of the categories is Audience Favorite. The team would really appreciate it if you would vote for their entry. The link to the PSA is below. Your vote can be cast on the top right hand side of the screen (you will see the word "vote" in black). Deadline to vote is this Monday, March 9th.

Thank you so much for your support!

 
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Comedy Night Auction Items Available Now!

The PTO is excited to share that our online auction has a few items that are open to early bidders and for those that can’t make the March 13 show! 


We have SO MANY other prizes to win at our Comedy Night on March 13. We are raffling off fun things from local restaurants and stores, museums, sports teams and more. Check out the list below!

Buy your tickets here to the show! Bring your friends to share a table ! Location - St. Joseph's Polish Club. Doors open at 6:00 PM, show starts at 7:00 PM! The show is rated PG-13, and bring your own snacks - there will be a Cash Bar. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE SCHOOL!

Thanks to our sponsors and donators: Ganos, Ace Hardware, Tree Trails Mystic, Owl Crate, Out of Print, Studio E Dance and Acro, Youth Services, Burnett’s Country Gardens. Bob’s Discount Furniture, ooh La La Boutique, McDonald’s, My Kids Place, Yard Goats, Brunelli Pil, Marks United Auto Parts, Champions Karate, Connecticut Science Center, WJJMS teachers and administration, Mount Southington, Hartford Wolfpack, Erin Verruso Realtor, New England Air Museum, Sturbridge Village, Boston Bruins, Berta family, Keith Morrissette, Plum
Tomato, Angelo's Bakery, Norwich Sea Unicorns, Family Pizza, Cragin Library, and Wadsworth Athenium
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WJ Track Registration

WJ track registration is open through March 22nd . Registration Forms are completed in the Parent Portal in PowerSchool. To participate students must have a valid physical registered with the school nurse before trying out. Practices will start at the end of March with the first meet scheduled for April 8th. 

Pay to play will then be assigned before the first track meet. 
 

Show Your School Spirit!

WJJMS Spirit wear is now on sale and can be purchased using the following link:


**All orders placed by March 20 can be shipped free to the school for a bulk pick-up. The store will remain open after that date, however, all orders at that point will delivered to your home with an added shipping cost. 
 
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Dates to Remember

  • 3/11/26 - Chorus Mentor Concert, 7:00 PM @ BA
  • 3/13/26 - PTO Comedy Night, 7:00 PM
  • 3/15/26 - Go for the Gold Reading Challenge ends
  • 3/19/26 - PTO Meeting, 6:00 PM
  • 3/22/26 - Last day to register for Track
  • 3/24/26 - Early Dismissal Day (10:50 AM)/Parent Conferences
  • 3/26/26 - Scheduled Delayed Opening (9:18 AM)/Parent Conferences
  • 4/3/26 - No School (Good Friday)
  • 4/7/26 - End of Quarter 3
  • 4/8/26 - First Track Meet
  • 4/8/26 - Glastonbury Jazz Festival Trip
  • 4/9/26 - Broadway (NYC) Trip - grade 8 band/chorus
  • 4/9/26 - PTO Meeting, 6:00 PM
  • 4/13-4/17 - No School (April Break)