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Dear Justice Families,
At the January 22nd School Board meeting, Superintendent Brabrand provided an interim update on FCPS' plans to return to in-person learning. The plans will be discussed in detail during the School Board Work Session on Tuesday, February 2. See the proposed timeline for returning to in-person instruction. The School Board work session can be viewed at 1:30 pm on the FCPS Cable TV channel 99 (Verizon Channel 11) and will also be live-streamed on the FCPS website. Based on the proposed timeline, Justice has scheduled town halls for families and building tours for new to Justice students.
This week is National School Counseling Week. The theme this year is School Counselors: All in for All Students". National School Counseling Week hopes to focus attention on school counselors' unique contribution within US School Systems. School Counselors work with all students to remove barriers to learning by addressing students' academic concerns, post-secondary options, and social/emotional skills. School counseling programs help increase student achievement and provide a much-needed resource for students, parents, teachers, and administrators. School Counselors are integral to student success. Please reach out to your child's counselor if you have any questions, concerns or to share a kind word.
February is Black History Month. This year’s theme at Justice is “The Black Family: Representation, Identity, & Diversity.” Our Black Student Association and Justice staff are coming together to plan various activities to honor and celebrate our Black and African American students, families, faculty, and communities. Some of the activities include: two advisory-Den Time lessons, a social media campaign, trivia game, and a student-led after school virtual assembly..
As always, we are here for you and your family with needs you have. Please reach out to me or any member of our admin team.
The Justice Band Program typically has 19-22 students make this group each year and this year is no different. Students from 13 different high schools compete for spots in the honor ensemble, this year students auditioned virtually. Congratulations to the following students for auditioning for and making the All-District Band!
AJ Farkas, Wind Ensemble-Bb Clarinet
Alberto Mendez, Symphonic Band-Tenor Trombone
Annik Fus, Wind Ensemble-Oboe-1st Chair in the district
Benji Loeffler, Wind Ensemble-Alto Saxophone-1st Chair in the district
Dan Rios, Symphonic Band-Bb Clarinet
Daniel Coronado Cortes, Symphonic Band-Percussion/Snare
Dena Huynh, Symphonic Band-Bb Clarinet
Eamon Maloney, Symphonic Band-Tuba
Julia Short, Wind Ensemble-Tuba-1st Chair in the district
Kaila Bertha, Wind Ensemble-Bb Clarinet
Kyle Wilson, Symphonic Band-Tenor Trombone
Levi St. Lawrence, Symphonic Band-Horn
Max Van Zandt, Wind Ensemble-Percussion/Snare-1st Chair in the district
Minh Tuong, Symphonic Band-Percussion/Snare
Ronan Bates, Symphonic Band-Tuba
Sabrina Ehmann-Jones, Symphonic Band-Euphonium BC
Sajid Mollah, Symphonic Band-Bb Clarinet
Sam Brent, Symphonic Band-Trumpet
Suliana Barrera, Symphonic Band-Flute
Alternate
Bruce Chambi-Rocha, Trumpet
9th Grade and New to Justice Student Orientation
For students new to Justice HS (Rising 9th graders and those who recently enrolled at Justice High School) who choose to attend in-person, we would like to extend an opportunity to a guided tour of the building. We will also go over the necessary information for a safe and smooth transition into the building during this tour.
We will be offering these tours from 2:00 pm-6:00 pm on Thursday, February 25, and Friday, February 26. We will have a sign up next week sent out through news you choose and also emailed to those new students intending on coming in-person.
Return to School Town Halls: 2/10 & 2/11
Please join us for one of our Return to School Town Halls:
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Students Returning In-Person: Wednesday, February 10, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm.
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Students Remaining Virtual: Thursday, February 11, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm.
To register and submit questions, please click here by Tuesday, February 9, at noon. If you have already registered, it is not necessary for you to re-register unless you have additional questions to submit. A link will be emailed to you by 3:00 pm on the day of the presentation. If you have any questions, please email Michelle Campiglia, Assistant Principal, at mrcampiglia@fcps.edu.
February 5 Class Meetings
Class meetings will be held on Friday, February 5, during Advisory from 9:45 – 10:20. During these meetings, students will have a chance to interact and build community with their classmates, class officers, class sponsors, and grade-level administrator. There will also be updates on upcoming grade-level activities and an opportunity for students to ask questions. Students will receive a Blackboard Collaborate Ultra link in their school email on Thursday, 2/4; information will also be shared via Google Classroom.
Applications to be a Justice HS PACK Ambassador are now open to current 9th-11th graders. PACK ambassadors are a group of students dedicated to the positive promotion of Justice High School. They will work on a volunteer basis to serve as a positive example to the Justice community.PACK Ambassadors are role models inclusive of all students, driven to achieve, mindful of others, and respectful of diverse perspectives.
In addition to fostering a sense of positivity and connection at school, PACK Ambassadors will develop a wide range of transferable skills. Employers, colleges, and universities are looking for more than just good grades; they want community involvement and service! PACK Ambassadors will gain leadership skills that will help build resumes and university and scholarship applications. Students will earn letters of recommendation, get connected to and serve Justice HS, and help students and the community learn more about what it means to be a Justice Wolf! Click the Justice HS PACK Ambassador Application to see more details and to apply. The deadline to apply is February 26.
Please contact chyman@fcps.edu or jpmcauley1@fcps.edu for any questions.
We are offering an optional sitting for grades 9-11 to be photographed for the yearbook. Photos will be taken in the Cafeteria. Please select the appropriate sign up link, and sign up for a date/time to be photographed. The deadline for underclassmen photos is Feb. 28th, 2021.
Last week, parking passes were mailed to all seniors who submitted applications. In-person juniors are now welcome to apply for a free parking space. Here is the timeline for the process:
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January 28: Parking pass applications emailed to in-person juniors and their families; hard copies available in Main Office or in folder outside Door 1
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January 29: Parking pass information posted on Class of 2022 Google Classroom
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February 5: Deadline to email parking pass applications to Mr. Ivery, Safety and Security Specialist, at lkivery@fcps.edu
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February 9: Selection of juniors by lottery; notification via email & parking pass mailed
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February 10 – February 24: Applications for any remaining spaces open to seniors and juniors on a first-come, first served basis
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March 1: Parking passes mailed to juniors
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March 2 or March 4: Parking passes available to seniors on their first day back at Justice
Please email Michelle Campiglia, Assistant Principal, at mrcampiglia@fcps.edu with any questions.
Justice High School’s virtual Curriculum Week begins Monday, 2/1. You will be able to hear directly from the teacher regarding specific subjects and to ask questions. Each subject area will have breakout rooms by course content. You can join to hear one subject or stay for the whole evening.
It is the same link for all three days!! https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/0af17ee6eba24378a5187e802098e207
If you can’t make Curriculum Week, please visit our Virtual Curriculum Google Site (Parents: Students will need to access it with their @fcpsschools.net email address)
Justice students attend the following academies and these academies will be hosting a virtual open house for new/prospective students and their families. Learn about the variety of program offerings, hear directly from teachers and student ambassadors, ability to ask questions to the administrative team. Please see the information below on how to attend.
Edison Academy
Save The Date: Wednesday, Feb 10, 2021 at 6:30pm
More information will be released closer to the event. Please visit Edison Academy’s website for the most up-to-date information.
Fairfax Academy – Communication for the Arts
Tuesday, Feb 2, 2021 at 6:30pm
BBCU Link will go live on Tues, Feb 2 at 6:15pm - https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/b5ed0f4c75f24043ae64f395bc874fa1
Marshall Academy – Governor’s STEM Academy
(Tentative) Thursday, Feb 4, 2021 at 6:30pm via BBCU
If you would like to be emailed about the Virtual Open House, please submit this Google Form to receive the information
West Potomac Academy
Monday, Feb 8, 2021 at 6:15pm
More information, including the link, will be published on the West Potomac Academy public website
Edison High School’s 11th Annual HBCU Fair (HS)
Edison’s Annual HBCU Fair will be heldon Monday, February 22, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. This year the fair will be heldvirtually. Colleges are still signing up, and you can reference the followingsite for a running list of participants and more information: https://sites.google.com/fcpsschools.net/ehshbcu2021/home.
Please note, you must be logged on toyour FCPS Google Account to access the site. Each college will present for 10minutes. After the college presentation, students will have an opportunity tomove to a supervised link to ask questions and speak with the collegerepresentative.
Parents of high school seniors—did you know that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open and most colleges require that the FAFSA be completed by March 1 to receive the maximum financial aid possible starting in fall of 2021? Some schools have even earlier priority deadlines, so check the individual college’s financial aid office website for deadlines. Parents and students should start by creating a FSA ID and then begin the FAFSA. Additional links can be found on the FCPS FAFSA website.
Need help completing and submitting the FAFSA? There are several College Access Fairfax recordings and virtual workshops available for viewing at the College Access Fairfax website. College Access Fairfax’s Financial Aid Champions also provide help completing the FAFSA. To request a one-on-one appointment, please email appointments@collegeaccessfairfax.org to request a personal session.
Please contact Alicia Grande, Justice's college and career specialist, at agrande@fcps.edu for additional help.
Teen Job Fair: Every year the Springfield District hosts a job fair that also includes resume and career building information sessions. This year it will be held virtually on:
- Saturday, March 13 from 2-5pm
- Saturday, March 20 from 11am-2pm.
- Students and businesses may learn more and register here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/springfield/teenjobfairs
“Advertisement of this opportunity does not constitute sponsorship or endorsement of the sponsoring organization or the enrichment opportunity by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific FCPS school. This opportunity may utilize Zoom, an online technology video and web conferencing tool that has not been approved for use in FCPS by the FCPS Department of Information Technology. Numerous outside organizations are utilizing Zoom to provide services and resources to students and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students should gain permission from their parent or guardian before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity and families should review and agree to the Terms of Service and User Agreements for Zoom before participating.”
The Department of Special Services (DSS) publishes a regular electronic newsletter for parents of special education students to provide updated DSS information, tips, and ideas to support you and your family during distance learning. The latest issue is available online.
Encouraging Positive Behaviors at Home Series
- 02/18/21:Teaching your Children to Follow Directions
- Parents/guardians will be provided an overview of instructional control
- Parents/guardians will review strategies to support their students with following directions
- 03/18/21: Effectively Communicating with Your Child
- 04/22/21: Minimizing Prompts and Maximizing Your Child’s Independence February 18, 2021,10 - 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 - 8 p.m.
- Register for Teaching Your Child to Follow Directions
Teen Depression: A Webinar for Families
You’re worried. Your child has been sad or irritable for days and doesn’t seem interested in activities they usually find fun. For 1 in 10 adolescents, it’s ‘depression’. NIMH conducts research studies to understand the causes of depression, how it’s affected by the teen brain, and the evaluation of new treatments.
This webinar will focus on these topics:
- What is “major depression?”
- Assessing depression in teens
- How to get help
- Treatment of depression
- Parenting a teen with depression
- Depression in teens and COVID-19Presented by Chana Engel who is a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the Mood Brain &Development Unit at the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH).Friday, February 5, 2021 10– 11:30 a.m.
- Register for Teen Depression: A Webinar for Families
From Chaos to Calm: Strategies for Families to Create Calm and Confidence in the Midst of Chaos and Uncertainty: A Webinar for Families
How are YOU doing? Really, how are you?
Trying to lead a family during these times can be exceedingly difficult. Children's mental health is declining, and parents are concerned about their own mental health.
Strategies to Support Social Emotional Learning at Home: A Webinar for Families
Social and emotional learning starts at home. Parents and families are critical partners in helping their children develop social and emotional know-how. They can model the kinds of skills, attitudes, and behaviors we want all students to master.
This webinar will highlight:
- What is social-emotional learning?
- Strategies to use our children’s behavior and emotion as forms of communication.
- Strategies to create emotional safety.
- Strategies to recognizing and supporting personal and family strengths. Join FCPS Social Worker, Jeanne Veraska & FCPS School Psychologist, Lisa Phifer for this important webinar. February 17, 2021 6:30 - 8p.m. or February 19, 2021 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Register for Strategies to Support Social Emotional Learning at Home: A Webinar for Families
Is it Over Yet? How to Help your Child Cope with the Pandemic and the Eventual Return to Normalcy: A Webinar for Families
Join licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Bateman for a webinar focused on parenting strategies to help children cope with the challenges of the pandemic.
Strategies include:
January 25 - Teacher Workday: No School For Students
February 1 - Curriculum Night - English, Social Studies, CTE
February 3 - Curriculum Night - Math, World Languages, IB DP, AVID
February 4 - Curriculum Night - Science, Fine Arts, HPE, Performing Arts, Special Education, ESOL
February 9 - CAT B Teachers Returns (Tentative)
February 10 - Students Returning In-Person Town Hall
February 11 - Student Remaining Virtual Town Hall
February 15 - President’s Day Holiday
February 16 - New Bell Schedule Starts (Tentative)
February 16 - CAT B Students Return (Tentative)
February 23 - Teachers Return to Building (Tentative)
February 25 & 26 - Student Asynchronous Days/9th Grade and New Students to Justice Orientation
March 2 - Grades 9 and 12 Return (Tentative)
March 9 - Grades 10 and 11 Return (Tentative)
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