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"If there is one thing I’ve learned in my years on this planet, it’s that the happiest and most fulfilled people I’ve known are those who devoted themselves to something bigger and more profound than merely their own self-interest." ~ John Glenn
Dear Justice Families,
Congratulations to the Justice Theater Department for an outstanding production of Anything Goes this past week. We are so proud of the cast and crew for their hard work in making this musical a success.
The 1st quarter honor roll ceremony for “All A” student recipients will be in the auditorium on Wednesday, November 20th during Return Time from 10:42-11:12 a.m. Parents are invited to attend, however the ceremony will be brief.
Next week is a short week. We are off Wednesday through Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday.
As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me or school staff. We are happy to help.
Please join the Student Services Department on Friday, November 22nd from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. in the Career Center (J207H in the library). If you have further questions regarding the senior parent coffee, please contact Alicia Grande, Career Center Specialist, at agrande@fcps.edu.
The Justice HS Rising 9th Grade Parent Orientation & Curriculum Night will be held on Thursday, January 9th. Pre-orientation sessions for special populations will be held at 6:00 pm for parents interested in hearing more about the following topics: ESOL, IB/MYP, and Special Education. The full orientation will kick off at 6:30 pm and is geared towards providing information for Rising 9th grade students and parents. At 7:15, students and parents of all high school grade levels will have the opportunity to talk with teachers, department chairs, school counselors and administrators about course offerings, course requirements, and scheduling choices. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held on Monday, January 13th.
INOVA Partnership for Healthier Kids will be here to enroll children and adults in healthcare once a month from 8:30 – 3:30 in the Student Services conference room. The next event is scheduled for Friday, November 22nd. Call 703-698-2550 for more information.
The 1st quarter honor roll ceremony for “All A” student recipients will be in the auditorium on Wednesday, November 20th during Return Time from 10:42-11:12 a.m. Parents are invited to attend, however the ceremony will be brief.
FCPS Weekly Progress Reports will not be sent to parents Sunday, Nov. 17 through Sunday, Dec. 1 during the Thanksgiving break.
Students in grades 10-12 have the opportunity to take the ASVAB Career Exploration test for FREE at school on Thursday, December 13, 2019, at 8:30 am in the Career Center. Sign up by December 6th in the College & Career Center or on Naviance under College Visits-ASVAB. The ASVAB is the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world and is administered by a military representative. The test is available to all students, regardless of whether or not they have an interest in a military career. It assesses a student's ability to learn new skills and is a predictor of success in training and education programs. It includes an interest inventory and other activities and resources designed to help students explore the world of work and gain confidence in making career decisions. For further information please go to http://www.asvabprogram.com. The library site has a study guide resource to assist with planning for the ASVAB. Please go to: ASVAB Prep. Results will be sent to JHS and will be distributed at a results/interpretive session. text.
Crystal Thrower, from the Division of Registered Apprenticeship in Virginia will provide an informational session for students in grades 10-12, parents and program sponsors the opportunity to learn all about Career Connections in Career in Technical Education (CTE) programs. Crystal will provide participants with specific information about Youth Registered Apprenticeships and the Apprenticeships programs as well as information about employers and career related work-based learning experiences available in the state of Virginia. Thursday, November 21st, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Edward L. Kelly Leadership Center, 14715 Bristow Rd, Manassas, VA. For More Information please contact Crystal Thrower, Crystal.Thrower@DOLI.Virginia.Gov, (703) 392-0900 Ext 102.
Justice HS will be participating in Virginia’s College Application Week (VCAW). VCAW is part of a national initiative designed to increase the number of first- generation and low-income students pursuing a college degree or other higher education credential. Participating students are encouraged to submit at least one college application during the week. Students Services has planned activities to provide students hands-on college application assistance and resources, including application fee waivers and informational materials. Events during VCAW will include but not limited to: College Application and Essay Assistance, On Site Admission Days, FAFSA Assistance. Contact Ms. Grande, Career Center Specialist, at agrande@fcps.edu for more information.
Students must turn in their transcript requests to the Student Services office 30 days in advance of the college deadline. Seniors need to be mindful of the impact of the upcoming winter break when counselors and teachers will not available from 12/23/19 - 01/05/20. Students with a January deadline must submit their requests by December 1st. Students who do not submit a transcript request prior to break will have their requests processed after break. As long as the student has submitted the application on time, most colleges will offer some leniency in the deadline for the documents that the school must provide. College application sites can sometimes become overloaded on submission deadline dates so students are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible to avoid any glitches that may prevent the application from being received by the official deadline. These reminders are sent in an effort to avoid unnecessary stress. Please contact your child’s counselor if you have any questions.
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is hosting a Career Exploration Fair for high school students interested in exploring Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at their Annandale Campus. There will be opportunities for high school students to learn more about NOVA’s CTE programs through an overview of the programs of study, student services, and enrollment that is available on their campuses. The event will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 from 9:30 am-2:00 pm. Students interested in this career exploration fair experience should register online at http://career.novastem.us/explore. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact NOVA’s STEM Coordinator, Tiffany Rosier directly at trosier@nvcc.edu.
Encuentro de Chicas Latinas is a leadership conference to introduce girls to Girl Scouting, while focusing on preparing girls to be financially savvy. The workshops will include how to budget, save for college and the importance of building credit. The goal is to help middle and high school girls understand the power of their financial future.
You may register by using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/gsconference
Several new scholarships and opportunities have recently been posted. Please contact Alicia Grande for information.
New Scholarships Posted -
- National Society Daughters of the American Revolution American History – deadline Feb. 15, 2020
- National Society Daughters of the American Revolution History Scholarship – deadline Feb. 15, 2020
- National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Nursing Scholarships – deadline Feb. 15, 2020
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter Scholarship – deadline Feb. 21, 2020
- Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund – deadline May 15, 2020
- Herb Block Scholarship – deadline July 7, 2020
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Patrick Henry Maddren Scholarship – deadline August 1, 2020
Workshops from the FCPS Parent Resource Center in Dunn Loring:
- Parenting Through Challenging Times: Supporting Your Child Through Life’s Ups and Downs, Friday, November 22, 10-noon
- Zones of Regulation, Thursday, December 5, 2019, 10 a.m.-noon.
- Raising Children with High Self-Esteem in a High Pressure Culture, Friday, December 6, 2019, 10 a.m.-noon.
- Twice Exceptional Students: What Parents Need to Know, Friday, December 13, 2019, 10 a.m.-noon.
In case you missed it over the summer, the 2020-21 school year calendar has been announced. For planning purposes, notable dates include: First day of school - Tuesday, August 25, 2020; Labor Day Break - September 4-7, 2020; Thanksgiving Break - November 25-27, 2020; Winter Break - December 21, 2020-January 1, 2021; Spring Break – March 29, 2021- April 2, 2021 (Note: Monday, April 5, 2021, is a teacher workday and a holiday for students); Last day of school for students - Friday, June 11, 2021. See the complete 2020-21 school year calendar.
November 23, Justice High School will host an all-sport exhibition to support the Wolves Sports Program. Athletes will get to showcase their abilities in various events to raise money to support all of Justice High School spots programs. Parents and family members will get a chance to compete against our student athletes.
The Wolves Classic is an incredibly fun effort. Each player solicits pledges to make a tax-deductible donation to the Justice Athletic Boosters. All players have individual web pages that allow for easy donations and words of encouragement. The search form is on the right side of this page
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More than 400 athletes will participate. Each player is encouraged to raise a minimum of $300. Weekly and day-of-event prizes will be awarded to players. We need everyone’s participation to make the Wolves Classic a success. The greater the success of this effort, the less we will have to depend on the large number of fundraising activities we have engaged everyone in in previous years. You can find details on this site, including the ability to track donations and accept secure electronic payments.
https://hallofjustice.com/wolvesclassic/
From November 15 to December 15, the Justice HS PTSA needs your support
2019 ARMCHAIR FUNDRAISER GIVE-A-THON!
STAY HOME – KICK BACK – READ A BOOK – WATCH FOOTBALL
There’s no need to leave your house or your chair!
There are no items to purchase, no events to attend!
In this season of gratitude, we ask you to contribute using one of the donation levels below. YOUR DONATION IS 100% TAX DEDUCTIBLE.
100% of the proceeds will go to supporting the PTSA programs that benefit our Justice High School community! Our goal is to raise $6,000.
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HOT COCOA LEVEL – $1000+: - Help us fund scholarships for college or trade school bound graduating seniors
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TURKEY LEG LEVEL $500 - $999 - Help us supply snacks/supply items for Junior Focus day and Saturday morning SOL prep sessions
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COZY SWEATER LEVEL $200 - $499 –Help us provide emergency food assistance, clothing, supplies, toiletries, for students in need
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PECAN PIE LEVEL $100 - $199 - Help us contribute towards the purchase of supplies for students’ Capstone projects.
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APPLE CIDER LEVEL $50 - $99 - Help us fund the purchase of software upgrades for student use
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FALLING LEAVES LEVEL $25 - $49 - Help us fund student and club activities
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PUMPKIN SPICE LEVEL $5 - $24 - Help us fund students participation fee to a science competition
Please contribute online by visiting our website www. https://justicehsptsa.org/, or go directly to the PTSA store https://shop.justicehsptsa.org.
You can also mail a check payable to Justice HS PTSA to the address below or drop off your check in the PTSA box in the school office.
Justice HS PTSA
Justice High School
3301 Peace Valley Lane
Falls Church VA 22044
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees. Find out if your employer will match your contribution. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday
December 23 - January 3, 2020 Holiday (Winter Break)
January 6 - Classes Resume
January 20 - Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday)
January 24 - End of Second Quarter
January 27 - Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)
January 28 - Student Holiday (Staff Development Day)
To view all of the Justice calendars (activities, schedules, etc.), please click here.
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