TJMS News
Week of December 5
School Announcements
SWIMMING IN PE CLASS -Need: swim suit and towel (goggles if you want)
- Welzien's all PE
- Shaver's 6th grade
5TH GRADE YOUTH FRONTIERS KINDNESS RETREAT - In our ongoing effort to create a positive and caring school culture, we are excited to announce that we will be hosting a Youth Frontiers Kindness Retreat® on Tuesday, December 6 for the entire 5th grade class. Please CLICK HERE for additional information.
8th GRADE WASHINGTON DC TRIP FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY - Marcus Movie Pass has the following turn in date options
- Wednesday Dec 7 (order process in time for holiday gifts)
- Friday Jan 6 (FINAL ORDER)
TJ KINDNESS DRIVE - join us for our all school Kindness Drive Monday November 21 - Thursday, December 8. This is a grade level competition! Please drop off all supplies on the table across from the cafeteria in the designated grade level boxes.
- Food Drive
- Toy Drive
- Winter Gear Drive
CLICK HERE for more information. Any questions please contact Mrs. Michel or Mrs. Johnson.
TJMS HOLIDAY BAND CONCERTS - Tuesday December 6, 2022 at PWHS.
- 6:00p - 5th gr band and jazz band
- 7:15p - 6th gr band and 7th/8th gr band
WINTER TJMS CHORAL CONCERTS - Tuesday December 13, 2022 at PWHS.
- 6:00 PM - 5th Grade Choir, 7th Grade Choir & Jaguar Singers/Genesis
- 7:15 PM - 6th Grade Choir, 8th Grade Choir & Jaguar Singers/Genesis
Please CLICK HERE for the complete info sheet.
Parent volunteers are needed for dress rehearsal and the evening of the concert. Please click THIS LINK if you are available to help.
JAGUAR SINGERS PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE -
Tuesday, December 13th - Winter Chorus Concert
Genesis should report to the high school by 5:05 to warm-up and do a quick run-through on stage.
Jaguar Singers should report to the high school by 5:15 to warm-up and do a quick run-through on stage
Students should wear ALL BLACK with a royal blue accent item - I have blue ties and a few blue items, otherwise supply something for this. You can also 'spice up your outfit' with a holiday accent item if you'd like!
Both groups sing at BOTH concerts, right in the middle of each group. At this point, we are likely doing the same music for both concerts but for a different audience each time.
Thursday, December 22nd - All School Basketball Game
Jaguar Singers will provide holiday music before each of the games as students are coming into the gym - deck out in holiday gear for this day!
GRAB N GO PROGRAM - We are thrilled to announce that with the support of the Saukville Community Food Pantry, the Grab N Go Program will continue this school year! Every other Thursday, any students who are signed up for the program will take home easy-to-prepare food and snacks in a backpack. CLICK HERE for more information and registration form.
If you have any questions about this program, please contact your child’s School Counselor, Susan Michel (262-268-6128) or Christin Johnson (262-268-6126).
PWSSD / TJMS General Info Links
TJMS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
TJMS Pre-Excused Absence - online / electronic form for full day absences only. All other absences please call 262-268-6105 or email caitlin.joseph@pwssd.k12.wi.us
2022-2023 PWSSD Online District Calendar
2022-2023 PWSSD Calendar at a glance
TJMS - Activities / Athletics / Clubs Links
John Bunyan - Assistant Principal / Athletic Director
TJMS Activities / Clubs website
TJMS Current Club Activity Forms
North Shore Conference - athletic schedules
TJMS DANCE TEAM - athletic forms and fee are due in the office ASAP. Please call 262-268-6100 with any questions.
TJMS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL - girls in grades 7 & 8 are welcome to join TJMS volleyball. Sign up will be during lunch in early January, or stop in the TJMS office.
Required forms and athletic fee must be turned in to the TJMS office prior to the first day of tryouts.
Tryouts will be January 17-19, 7th gr 3p-4:30p, 8th gr 4:30p-6p
Check the TJMS Athletic website for current information, and the North Shore Conference website for the current schedule.
CHESS CLUB - Our last meeting before the holiday break is December 13. Then we start up again right away on January 3. Our annual tournament is Saturday January 21. Mrs. LaJoice and Mrs. Levy are the advisors. Chess club meets on Tuesdays from 3pm - 4pm in the TJMS cafeteria. Please see this PERMISSION SLIP or contact Mrs. LaJoice (262-268-6245) for more information.
CARD CLUB - Do you enjoy collecting or engaging in epic battles with your favorite deck of cards? Do you get competitive when someone wants to play Apples to Apples or Chicken Cat Goat Cheese Pizza? Would you be interested in learning / playing some classics like Cribbage or Euchre? If you answered yes to any of these questions, join other like-minded students for Card Club. We will be meeting from 2:45p - 3:45p on the following Wednesdays during the second quarter: November 30, December 7, 21, January 11 in room 317. Please CLICK HERE for more information. Contact Beth Streicher with any questions.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP / STUDENT AMBASSADORS - Meetings will be at 7a in the TJ Choir Room on the following Tuesdays:
- December 6th
- January 10th
- February 7th
- April 4th
- May 2nd
Please contact Mrs. Johnson or Mrs. Michel (School Counselors and Program Advisors) with any questions.
TJMS BOYS BASKETBALL - Practices will be Mon - Thur as follows:
- A teams, 3p-4p
- B teams, 4p-5p
Check the TJMS Athletic website for current information, and the North Shore Conference website for the current schedule.
TJMS WRESTLING - Practices are at PWHS 6p-7:30p, and meets will be at TJMS.
Check the TJMS Athletic website for current information, and the North Shore Conference website for the current schedule.
CODING CLUB - All students in grades 5-8 are welcome to join Coding Club. Fill out this google form and accept Canvas invite after completion. Next meeting will be in mid January (after TJ boys' basketball season). Contact Mr. Behnke with any questions.
Jaguar Parent Group (JPG)
The Jaguar Parent Group can be reached by email at: jaguarpg4tj@gmail.com
To receive updates and information on the upcoming meetings and events please check out the JPG Facebook page or the TJMS Parent Group website
KEURIG POD DONATIONS - If you would like to donate Keurig pods for the TJMS teachers and staff, please CLICK HERE for more information.
Any questions, please reach out to jaguarpg4tj@gmail.com
TJMS SCHOOL STORE DONATIONS - If you have items around the house you no longer use, consider donating them to the TJMS school store.
Please CLICK HERE for a list of items the school store is in need of and items they are always looking to add to the store.
Any questions please reach out to Joanne LaJoice or jaguarpg4tj@gmail.com
SCRIP - the following dates are set for Scrip orders to be placed:
- Dec 9
Thanks for supporting the Scrip Program.
CAR DECAL OR WATER BOTTLE STICKERS - The site is always open to order your car decals or stickers! All money earned from this sale goes right back to the school to help with student or teacher requests.
Show your school spirit by showing off your new TJMS car decal or water bottle sticker.
- Car Decals -$6
- Water bottle- $4
Follow THIS LINK to purchase. Any questions please email dawnmrychtik@gmail.com. Thank you for supporting the Jaguar Parent Group
Community / Resource Links
Please check the following links for info, events, and registration:
District Aquatic Center (DAC)
W.J. Niederkorn Library - Port Washington - check the events tab on the library website for fun, new Teen Café activities.- Winter Youth Programs - grades 7-12. Two winter sessions, Dec 1-22 and Jan 24-Feb 28, 2:45p-4:30p
Oscar Grady Library - Saukville
Port Washington Parks & Recreation
Port Pirates Mountain Bike Club
Port Washington Youth Baseball and Softball
Port Gridiron Club - Buccaneers youth football
Saukville Rebels - youth football
Port Wrestling - Piranha Wrestling Team, parent meeting January 3 at 6p Info flyer
Tri-County 4-H - Click the following links for more information.
Wisconsin Humane Society - Ozaukee Campus
Family Promise of Ozaukee County - rent assistance, homelessness, prevention funds 262-268-2723
Ozaukee Family Services - Visit their website or email info@ozaukeefamilyservices.org or call 262-376-7774 for more information.
Family Sharing Store and Food Pantry
Advocates of Ozaukee - domestic abuse assistance, rent assistance, homeless prevention. Office phone 262-284-3577, 24-hour crisis phone 262-284-6902 or 877-375-4034
St Vincent's DePaul in Port - help with rent payments and housing items. Phone 262-284-4637.
Home Energy Plus of Ozaukee County provides heat and utility assistance and resources. Phone 262-284-8101
Cope Hotline - General emotional support. 262-377-2673
Impact 211 - phone 2-1-1, toll-free 866-211-3380, fax 414-771-4808
About us
Steve Sukawaty - Principal
Jodi Swagel - Assistant Principal / Activities and Clubs
John Bunyan - Assistant Principal / Athletic Director
Phone: 262-268-6100 - Fax: 262-268-6120
Attendance line: 262-268-6105
Attendance email: caitlin.joseph@pwssd.k12.wi.us
Email: john.bunyan@pwssd.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.pwssd.k12.wi.us/Domain/354
Location: 1403 North Holden Street, Port Washington, WI, USA
Phone: 262-268-6100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tjmspw