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"It doesn't matter how slowly you go, as long as you don't stop." - Confucius
 Dear Justice Families,
Spring has sprung (although the temperatures wouldn't agree) and we are two weeks away from the end of the third quarter. Please be sure to monitor your student's grade progress and feel free to contact the teacher, counselor or administrator with any questions or concerns regarding your student's academic performance.
Our Standards of Learning testing schedule is now available for your information. Please click here to take a look. If you have a date conflict, please contact your student's counselor to make alternate testing arrangements.
This Saturday, Bill and I attended the IB art show. We had a great time. The art displayed was an exhibition of the culmination of our students’ IB Art experience. Students presented a selection of their best work in the form of a curated final show and articulated their purpose and intention in a written rationale.
In addition, our spring sports teams continue to make us Justice proud. Our boys and girls lacrosse, baseball, softball, soccer and tennis teams are having a great season. Justice has a tremendous amount of talented students.
Have a happy Sunday!
The following students participated in the Regional Science Fair last weekend at Robinson Secondary School. The students worked extremely hard and put in a lot of effort throughout this school year. Congratulations to all of them for their hard work and enthusiasm.
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Eamon Fitzgerald
Alaa Hayajneh (honorable mention)
Michael Hitchcock
Pablo Ibarz (honorable mention)
Kaya Shibuya
Philip Wilson (honorable mention)
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Grace Adams (3rd)
Max Belmar (honorable mention)
Amber Christensen (3rd)
Jeremy Christensen (3rd)
Sofie Edwards (3rd)
Bryce Fleming (3rd)
Evie Garces-Foley (3rd)
Ava Hemmat
Benjamin Lai (honorable mention)
Andrew Tran (3rd)
Benjamin Van Zandt (3rd)
Kristyn Williams
Ian Wilson (3rd)
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Lauren Buford (3rd)
Lauren Clark
Lauren Flum
Miranda Kashynski (honorable mention & Honorable mention NAACP ACT-SO)
Ariel Mahase (3rd)
Archana Sharma
Ethan Simaitis
Alana Thomas (honorable mention & Honorable mention NAACP ACT-SO)
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Members of GirlUp club have been invited to speak on the steps of the Capitol on Tuesday, March 26th on The Menstrual Equity for All Act of 2019 legislation. The Act aims to address a wide variety of challenges women and girls face in accessing and affording menstrual hygiene products. GirlUp members have worked hard this year to bring awareness to this issue.
The PTSA is looking for one or two current juniors with strong knowledge of the school to act as a liaison between PTSA Board members and the school community. The student VP connects the PTSA Board with individuals within the school to further the PTSA mission and provides input to PTSA Board decisions, and assist in board activities, on behalf of Justice HS students. Interested students may contact Ms. Spaulding in Student Services (caspaulding@fcps.edu) or complete the interest form found on the Justice HS Announcements Google site (students must be logged into their fcpsschools.net account to access the site) by no later than April 5th.
Monday's Wolf Time lesson students will revisit the importance of school attendance. During this lesson, students will identify reasons why students may miss school and brainstorm solutions to improve attendance. Classes will also create a poster with an attendance slogan to share positive messaging about attendance with their peers. Students will vote on the posters next week and the three classes with the most votes will celebrate with a pizza party!
On Tuesday, during Positivity Project time, we will work with our students and staff to define and explore the idea of fairness. Students will put their thoughts and actions to the test to see how fair they really are. With March Madness in full swing, our students will also participate in a friendly classroom paper basketball competition where some students will be put at a disadvantage so that we can analyze and discuss the importance of fairness in our lives.
Do you know a Justice High School or FCPS employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.
It’s open March 24 - April 12.
Share your thoughts on your school’s communications, opportunities to participate, relationships, student success, and more. Your input will be used to strengthen family engagement and foster a Caring Culture as outlined in the Fairfax County Public Schools Strategic Plan.
There are three ways to participate:
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Check your email for an invitation with survey link from FCPS on March 24
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Request a paper survey at your local school after March 24
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Request to complete the online survey at your child’s school or at a school event.
All responses are confidential!
April 10, 2019 is Purple UP Day! This is a national day of recognition to show support for military youth and families by wearing purple. Why purple? Purple is the color of all the service colors blended together.
We are putting the finishing touches on our planning for Junior Focus Day which will take place on Thursday, April 11th. During the first blocks on this day (8:10 am -11:12 am), juniors will attend four sessions that match their post-high school plans. All Juniors will report to their 1st period class for attendance and once an announcement is made over the PA, they will attend a general overview in the auditorium and from there will be released to attend the sessions. We are bringing in a variety of presenters to lead sessions focused on the two and four-year college process as well as military and career options. This is a huge undertaking and we are excited to offer such an informative and individualized opportunity for our students.
Parents are invited to hear about key timelines, procedures, and resources to help support their students in the college process. A panel of college representatives will share their insights on managing the college search process, how colleges make decisions, and paying for college. For more information, contact your child’s counselor or Alicia Grande, Career Center Specialist, at agrande@fcps.edu.The resource fair begins as 6:00 PM with the program following from 6:30pm-8:00pm in the Little Theatre.
- National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) Montgomery County College Fair, Monday, April 1, 2019 & Tuesday, April 2, 2019, Montgomery County Fairgrounds. To register, visit: https://www.gotomyncf.com/Registration/EventSelectForState?stateName=All
- Northern Virginia Regional College Fair, Wednesday, April 3, 2019, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, EagleBank Arena, George Mason University Fairfax Campus. More information can be found here.
- Southeastern Conference (SEC) College Tour, April 24, 2019 7:00pm- 9:00pm, Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, 7920 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102. For More Information and to Register: https://www.seccollegetour.org/spring-event/spring-students/
- Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL) College Fair, Monday, May 20, 2019, 7:00pm, Omni Shoreham Hotel, Palladian and Diplomat Meeting Rooms, 2500 Calvert Street NW, Washington, DC 20008; To Register, visit: https://app.strivescan.com/students?id=564
MOVE is a VDOE sponsored, optional three-day institute for African American males, aged 13-21 with disabilities and their parents. It will be held July 14-16, 2019 on the campus of Virginia State University in Petersburg, Virginia. Utilizing state leadership and mentors, young men engage in activity-based learning. Participants unlock their potential to overcome barriers, become self-determined, and graduate high school to be college and career ready. Concurrent parent workshops offer resources and tools to promote self-determination in their sons and increase parent engagement in the education process. For additional information visit: http://www.imdetermined.org/youth/move/. This is a VDOE sponsored event. If accepted, participants will have no costs associated with attendance. To apply: https://form.jotform.com/90433506805151. Applications are due April 1, 2019.
Saturday, April 27, is DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative. You can drop-off unused or expired at a Fairfax County Police District Station (pills or liquids only, no pressurized canisters or needles). Disposal is free,convenient, confidential, and safe.
Drop off sites
Fair Oaks District Station
12300 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy.
Fairfax, VA 22033
Franconia District Station
6121 Franconia Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
Mason District Station
6507 Columbia Pike
Annandale, VA 22003
McLean District Station
1437 Balls Hill Road
McLean, VA 22101
Mount Vernon District Station
2511 Parkers Lane
Alexandria, VA 22306
Reston District Station
1801 Cameron Glen Drive
Reston, VA 20190
Sully District Station
4900 Stonecroft Boulevard
Chantilly, VA 20151
West Springfield District Station
6140 Rolling Road
Springfield, VA 22152
The next SAT registration date is April 5 for the May 4 SAT test. The next ACT registration date is May 3 for the June 8 ACT test. Click here for more ACT Registration Info or here for SAT Registration Info. Both the College Board (SAT, PSAT, AP) and ACT have established policies and deadlines for students with a professionally diagnosed and documented disability who apply for reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact Beth Marino, the Justice HS Special Education Resource Teacher at eemarino@fcps.edu or visit the College Board SSD website at https://www.collegeboard.org/students-with-disabilities/request-accommodations and the ACT Accommodations website at http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration/accommodations.html.
The event will provide an opportunity to learn more about the benefits and opportunities of studying in England, and explain in detail the admissions and UCAS application process and timelines. We will briefly introduce each university taking part in the event (Northumbria University, Lancaster University, The University of Manchester, Keele University), before breaking into a mini university fair, allowing you to engage with university reps on a one to one basis. Thursday, April 4, 6.30pm - 8pm, Rochambeau, the French International School, 9600 Forest Road, Bethesda, MD 20814. To Register and for more information: Confirm your place for the event here!
Tony Hoffman presentation, Wednesday, March 27 at 7pm, at Woodson HS. Free, no registration needed. Tony Hoffman is a former BMX pro and Olympic coach who will share his story of addiction and recovery.
JUSTICE HIGH SCHOOL MULCH SALE
Haven’t ordered your mulch yet, good news, the
deadline to order has been extended until
March 29th at 11:59pm!
Mulch Prices:
Brown Shredded Hardwood Mulch 3cu ft bags $5.50/bag
Red Shredded Mulch $5.50/bag
Pick up/Delivery:
Delivery Date: Saturday, April 6th
*Free Delivery for all orders 30 bags or more
**$25 fee applies for all orders less than 30 bags
Pick up: available, Saturday April 6 from 9:00am – 2:00pm
*in the Justice HS back parking lot near the football field
Order Link NOW: https://shop.justicehsptsa.org/
Questions about mulch or volunteering???
Call, text, or email.
Cathy Ford
703-869-4458
Aubrey Lane
703-786-5715
Email: JusticeHSMulch@gmail.com
Are you planning to go to the all-night grad party, then we need you!
Saturday, April 6th is mulch delivery day.
Each year the PTSA sells mulch to fund the all-night graduation party. Come out and volunteer and help earn money toward YOUR all-night grad party, and while you are working with the mulch delivery you can also earn money for your favorite Justice sports team or club.
Students volunteer positions include:
· Working in the lot
· Delivering mulch with a mulch delivery team
Senior parents we need you too!
Parents/Adults volunteer positions include:
· Chase car drivers, a fuel stipend may be given to the drivers (must be 21 or older to drive a chase car)
· Delivery truck drivers (must be 25 or older to drive a delivery truck)
· Working in the lot
Parents/adults and students need to register separately.
Volunteer Sign up by clicking the link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMdXXr5wvRJ8dtRgb-pHHIalOjOy8NS6e5rsPgouXdu3HMjw/viewform?usp=sf_link
or sign up with your phone:
Order your 2019 Yearbook TODAY! We have a limited number available and they are going quick. Books are $70 and can be purchased with cash/check to Ms. Pierce in room D50 OR can be purchased online at www.yearbookordercenter.com, school code 4118.
April 5 - Student Holiday
April 6 - PTSA Mulch Sale (pick up and delivery)
April 15 --19 - Spring Break
June 7 - Graduation @2PM - Eagle Bank Arena - Mark your calendar
To view all of the Justice calendars (activities, schedules, etc.), please click here.
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