TJMS News
Week of January 13, 2025
School Announcements
🏊SWIMMING IN PE CLASS - BEGINS JANUARY 21st (A Day). Need: Students are responsible for their own swim suit (Girls, this should be a one piece suit. If you don't have one, a shirt/tank top should be worn over your suit). Swim things go home daily so please bring a plastic bag to transport your towel and swimsuit. If you would like goggles, plan on providing those as well. We do have some lost/found goggles, but they tend to disappear or end up broken.
- CLASSES THAT WILL BE SWIMMING
- All of Mr. Welzein's classes
- Mrs. Shaver's 6th grade classes
🏐GIRLS VOLLEYBALL (7th & 8th Grade) - There will be a Parent/Player Meeting on Wednesday January 15th from 6 to 7pm in the TJMS Library. Tryouts will begin on January 21st. MORE VOLLEYBALL INFO
SCIENCE CLUB - There is an informational meeting and sign up for SCIENCE CLUB on Wednesday, January 15th after school from 3:00 to 3:15pm, in Mr. Allen's Room (Room 401) -- Grades 5-8
JAGUAR WEEKLY LOOK FOR - Stay in your designated area if you are staying for after school activities or events and walk in the hallway at all times.
ACADEMIC & CAREER PLANNING DAY - ACP Day for 8th Graders is Friday, January 24th at the High School. Please CLICK HERE for all the details!
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TJMS CHESS TOURNAMENT - Saturday, January 25th - open to any student up through 12th Grade REGISTRATION INFORMATION
PWSSD / TJMS General Info Links
TJMS - Activities / Athletics / Clubs Links
Dan Solorzano - Assistant Principal / Activities Director
TJMS Activities / Clubs website
TJMS Current Club Activity Forms
North Shore Conference - athletic schedules
ATHLETIC SCHEDULES - Check the TJMS Athletic website for current information, and the North Shore Conference website for the current game/meet schedules.
🏀TJMS BOYS BASKETBALL - Season Information
🏐GIRLS VOLLEYBALL (7th & 8th Grade) - Tryouts will begin on January 21st.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP - The Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00am in the Choir Room (NEXT MEETING IS TUESDAY, JANUARY 14th). If you are interested but don't have transportation, please see Mrs. Johnson for other ways to participate. A great opportunity to share your school spirit and plan all-school events and activities! More information may be found HERE
JAGUAR SINGERS - First rehearsal Monday, October 7th from 6:45am to 7:20am. Rehearsals on Monday & Thursdays. See Schedule Here
GENESIS - First rehearsal Wednesday, October 9th from 6:45am to 7:20am. Rehearsals on Wednesday mornings. See Schedule Here
🗿CHESS CLUB - All TJMS students are welcome to join Chess Club! Mrs. LaJoice and Mrs. Levy are the advisors. Chess club meets on Tuesdays (beginning on October 1st) from 3pm - 4pm in the TJMS library. Annual TJMS Chess Tournament will be on Saturday, January 25th. Please see this PERMISSION FORM or contact Mrs. LaJoice (262-268-6245) for more information. NEXT CHESS CLUB MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 7th (and will run on Tuesdays through March 11th)
🔨CARPENTRY CLUB - BOTH SESSIONS ARE NOW FULL. (Second Session: January 8,9,15,16)
Jaguar Parent Group (JPG)
The Jaguar Parent Group can be reached by email at: jaguarpg4tj@gmail.com
JPG MEETING MINUTES -- Minutes from JPG meetings may be found HERE
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - We need volunteers throughout the school year to make some events happen. Please click on the link and let us know what you would be interested in to help the JPG make the events successful! https://forms.gle/KNim2yeyvWCDLLJv5
To receive updates and information on the upcoming meetings and events please check out the JPG Facebook page or the TJMS Parent Group Website
Community / Resource Links
Please check the following links for info, events, and registration:
District Aquatic Center (DAC) Swim Lesson Information
W.J. Niederkorn Library - Port Washington -
Oscar Grady Library - Saukville
Port Washington Parks & Recreation
Port Pirates Mountain Bike Club for students entering grades 6-12
Port Washington Volleyball Boys Volleyball Club Information
Port Washington Youth Baseball and Softball
Port Gridiron Club - Buccaneers youth football
Port Wrestling - Piranha Wrestling Team REGISTRATION 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
Nick DeBaker - Principal
Jodi Swagel - Assistant Principal
Dan Solorzano - Assistant Principal / Activities Director
Office hours: Mon 7:15a - 3:30p, Tue - Thu 7a - 3:30p, Friday 7a - 3p (subject to change)
Phone: 262-268-6100 - Fax: 262-268-6120
Attendance line: 262-268-6105
Attendance email: caitlin.joseph@pwssd.k12.wi.us