Justice Junction - Community News & Updates - November 23, 2021

November 23, 2021

 

Hello Justice HS Students, Families, and Community Members:

Gratitude is one of many positive emotions.  It's about focusing on what's good in our lives and being thankful for the things we have.  Gratitude is pausing to notice and appreciate the things that we often take for granted, like having a place to live, food, clean water, friends, family, even computer access.

 

I am grateful for my life, my kids, my parents, my job, my experiences, and much much more.  But in this very moment, I’d like show gratitude to each and every one of our Justice HS faculty/staff, parents, and community members for their continued hard work and day to day dedication to our school.

 

Each of you do so much that is seen and unseen which is given to our students, families, and each other.  I am grateful for this Justice HS family and the quality of your service, feedback, and commitment to our school each day.

 

As a reminder, our campus will be closed Wednesday, November 24^th – Friday, November 26^th.  Please celebrate and enjoy these next few days with family and friends.  I look forward to seeing our Justice family after the holiday break.  Happy Thanksgiving!

 

 

As always, please let me know if you have any questions.

 

Tiffany I. Narcisse, Principal

Justice High School

703-824-3900 | https://justicehs.fcps.edu/

Empower our school, embrace our community, and educate to build positive futures as global citizens together.

 

 

Welcome to our new Security Team Members

Our students have recently seen new security team members.  These new security members were brought on to help us as we are down team members who are out on leave.  These new members are joining Mr. Dave Wall, Ms. Luisa Orellana Henriquez. 

Let’s give a big welcome to Mr. Jose Guttierez Diaz, Mr. Bryce Washington, and Mr. Phil Catania!  Each of these new members are familiar with Justice High School and some of our students already as each of them are also coaches with our athletic teams.

 

Mr. Jose Guttierez Diaz 

 

Mr. Bryce Washington

 

Mr. Phil Catania 

 

 

ASSESSMENT UPDATES

PSAT/NMSQT Score Reports (10^th and 11^th graders): Scores will be available to your students December 6–7. The exact date depends on where the student is accessing their scores. View the schedule for releasing scores to students.  If you have questions, please contact the PSAT Coordinator, Shelley Terry at sdterry@fcps.edu. 

 

ACT WorkKeys Testing:  December 1-3, 2021 (Seniors): Seniors, who are still in need of a Reading and/or Writing verified credit(s) in English, will have an opportunity to take the substitute test(s), WorkKeys Business Writing and Workplace Documents on Dec. 1-3 in the Student Commons at 8:30 a.m.  Students will be notified of their eligibility before the Thanksgiving break.  If you have questions or concerns, please contact Shelley Terry at sdterry@fcps.edu. 

 

Fall Non Writing SOL Testing:  December 13-17, 2021 (Seniors): The Fall Non Writing SOL window is scheduled the Week of December 13 – 17 before the Winter Break.  Seniors will be notified of their schedule to test if they are in need of one or more verified credits for graduation.  Additionally, remediation information will be shared via Schoology in preparation for these exams.  If you would like additional information, please contact your student’s counselor.

 

SAT – December 4^th: Justice HS is hosting the December 4^th administration of the SAT.  Please remind students to bring a calculator, test ticket, and ID on the day of the exam.  If you have questions, please contact the SAT Coordinator, Shelley Terry, at sdterry@fcps.edu.

 

 

Justice High School Scholarship Fund

The Justice High School Scholarship Fund (JHSSF) is a scholarship organization supported by community members, parents, alumni, faculty, and businesses from the Justice High School community.  Its mission is to provide need-based scholarships for Justice High School graduates pursuing post-secondary education. Since its inception in 2004, the Fund has awarded over $1,400,000 to help 635 Justice HS graduates take the important first step toward a college degree.

 

Read more about the JHSSF in this newsletter.

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, AND THANK YOU’S

 

Congratulations to Anne H.  soccer player, number 21, defender. Anne graduated in JHS in 2017.   

https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2021/11/uswnt-rewind-washington-spirit-win-2021-nwsl-championship

 

 

Our Hispanic Honor Society students recently participated in a food distribution community project at Saint Anthony Church, Falls Church

 

 

Congratulations to the following Justice HS Orchestra Students who had a successful audition this past Tuesday and were selected to be part of the District Honors Orchestra!

 

• Hank Cornette
• Amy Telleria
• Ryan Lesmana
• Kate Tran
• Karen Tran
• Christine Pham
• Richard Do
• Maddox Shreve
• Rewan Faraq
• Caleb Virkstis
• Sasha Traub

 

Many thanks to former JHS student & current Class of 2022 WestPoint student Sarah Rutherford for stopping by on yesterday to chat with our current students about life at WestPoint Military Academy.

 

 

Thanks to our Ecology Club and sponsor Sharon Ponton for successfully planting trees last weekend around the front of the campus.

    

 

Our Wind Ensemble delighted audiences in two recent concerts. Read their story in the Annandale Blog.

https://annandaleva.blogspot.com/2021/11/small-band-big-sound-justice-hs-wind.html#comment-form