Justice Newsletter - August 2, 2019

"Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude." - Ralph Marston

A Note from Principal Eck

 Dear Justice Families,   

     I hope you are enjoying a wonderful summer.  

     Our first day of school is Monday, August 26th. The first class begins promptly at 8:10 am. Student schedules will be available in SIS StudentVue and SIS ParentVue on Thursday, August 22 at 6:00 am. Counselors will be available during the Wolfpack Welcome on Thursday, August 22nd to help students access their SIS StudentVue account. On the first day of school, students who do not access their schedule through SIS StudentVue should report to the office for assistance.

 

     As most of you know, Justice is a one-to-one school. For the upcoming school year school laptops will be distributed through Health and PE classes for 9th and 10th grade students on August 26th or 27th, depending on their schedule, and through English classes for 11th and 12 grade students on August 28th or 29th depending on schedule.  The distribution process should take no more than 15 minutes out of those class periods.

 

     Last year we offered laptop pick-up during the Wolfpack Welcome, however this year will we not distribute laptops during this event. Instead, if you would like your student to get their computer prior to the start of school, they may come to the school any weekday starting August 12th through August 23rd between 8am and 12pm to pick one up. Please report to the main office and we will point you in the right direction.

 

     Looking forward to a great school year.


Virginia Sales Tax Holiday - This Weekend

Annual Virginia Tax Holiday Applies to School Supplies, Clothing Purchases

Families in Virginia will get a sales tax break on clothes and supplies for school when the state holds its annual Virginia tax holiday, August 2-4.

To be eligible for the tax break, school supply items must be priced at $20 or less, and clothing and footwear must be priced at $100 or less. Clothing includes choir clothing, household and shop aprons, coveralls, gym clothes, lab coats, and uniforms.

Among the eligible school supplies are art and music supplies, calculators, composition books and notebooks, paper, dictionaries, crayons, lunch boxes, pens, pencils, and reference books. 

More information about the Virginia tax holiday, including complete lists of eligible school supplies and clothing items, is available online

 


Save the Dates for Justice HS, 19-20


Justice Fair

 

August 8th Resource Fair

Please join us for the Justice Pyramid Resource Fair on Thursday, August 8th from 1:00-4:00 PM

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Run with the Pack

9th Grade Transition Program 
August 12 or August 13th 8-Noon

Our Rising 9th Grade Transition Program is scheduled for August 12 and August 13 from 8:00am-12:00pm. Students will select only one of the two dates to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Vandawalker (Assistant Principal at Justice HS) at kmvandawalke@fcps.edu or (703) 824-3900.

The program is FREE and all attendees will receive a new Justice Wolves t-shirt. To register, please fill out and submit the Google Form: https://forms.gle/M3Q2dosFMLYxN9Jc8


COmputers

Early Laptop Distribution 

August 12-23 -- 8am - Noon

Starting August 12th through August 23rd between 8am and Noon, students may come to school to pick up their laptop.  We will also distribute laptops during the first week of school.


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Wolfpack Welcome

August 22, 4-6pm

This will be an afternoon to welcome all of our new and returning students. New Students can explore the building and all students can access information about activities and athletics, parking passes (11th & 12th Graders), concessions, music and hangout out with friends.


Other Dates to Save:

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Band at the Beach

September 21, Lake Barcroft, Beach 5

The Justice HS Scholarship Fund will hold its third-annual Bands at the Beach fundraiser on September 21 from 4pm until 7pm.

This fundraiser helps to support scholarships for Justice HS seniors. The event includes a food truck, desserts, beverages, and of course, a variety of bands.


Watch the Mail for Your Child’s Official State Test Results

Most students in grades 3-12 take state tests each spring to show their knowledge and skills in the content areas. If your child participated in a Standards of Learning (SOL) test or the Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) during the 2018-19 school year, you can expect to receive an FCPS official score report through the U.S. Mail by the end of August.

Resources for understanding test results can be found on the FCPS webpage, including translated copies of score report letters. If you have questions about the mailing, you may call the Office of Student Testing at 571-423-1400 or submit a written inquiry by selecting Contact Us on the FCPS webpage. If you have any questions about your child’s performance Please contact his or her school counselor.


Important Dates

August 8 - Justice Pyramid Fair (1:00 - 4:00 PM)

August 12 or 13 - Rising 9th Grade Transition Program (please see above for more information)

August 12 -23 - Early Laptop Distribution (8am - Noon)

August 22 - Wolfpack Welcome (4:00 - 6:00 PM)

August 22: Student Schedule available in Parent & Student Vue

August 26 - First Day of School

August 30 - September 2 - Labor Day Weekend - Student Holiday

September 19 - Back to School Night (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)]

September 21 - Bands at the Beach Fundraiser

 

To view all of the Justice calendars (activities, schedules, etc.), please click here.


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