Justice Junction - Community News & Updates - March 18, 2022

March 18, 2022

 

Hello Justice HS Students, Families, and Community Members: 

I am excited to share a new resource that will soon be available to all Justice HS students to support learning. All FCPS students will have unlimited access to online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost.

 

Students can connect online any time, and in most subjects for as long as they need. Tutoring is focused instruction provided to students in a one-on-one format through voice or text chat. Tutors will focus on developing students’ strengths and capabilities in reading, mathematics, or other specified subjects. Tutoring services may be accessed before, during, or after school hours and/or on weekends through a link in Schoology. 

 

All tutors must pass a rigorous application process including an extensive background check. No personal information is shared between a student and tutor. All sessions are recorded and transcripts are available for review by teachers and parents/guardians. 

 

Students will automatically have access to the Tutor.com tutoring service unless a parent/guardian submits an opt-out request. Watch for an email soon that will include the online tutoring services notice and opt-out information. Additionally, a hard copy form will be sent home with every student. 

 

For additional information, visit our online tutoring services website. As always, please contact us if you have any questions.

 

Read below for additional amazing opportunities and important news for students and parents. 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.

 

 

 

 

Justice HS Family Events – Save the Date!

JHS will be hosting our first series of Family Events, information sessions for college-bound and newcomer students, wellness seminars, and math and literacy activities.  These are just a few of the exciting opportunities that will be waiting for you and your family on the following dates:

 

• Tuesday, March 22^nd | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Saturday, April 23^rd | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Tuesday, April 26^th | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

 

Snacks and child care will be provided, so save the date and bring the entire family! More information to come!

 

 

Register Now for the FCPS Virtual Special Education Conference on March 26

FCPS’s 17th Annual Special Education Conference will be held virtually on Saturday, March 26, with a combination of synchronous (live) and asynchronous (recorded) sessions supporting the conference's theme: Bringing our Inclusive Community Together: Affirming, Assessing, Advancing. Welcoming ceremonies, guest speakers, FCPS presentations, and an exhibit hall are included. Registration for this free conference is now open online.

• Parents and community members will be able to register online.
• FCPS educators, administrators, and preservice teachers will be able to register online and earn recertification points for attending the conference.
• Individuals needing foreign language interpretation (Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, and Korean), American Sign Language (ASL), or Cued Language Transliterator (CLT) interpreters for the live sessions may request this on the registration form. 

For questions please contact specialedconf@fcps.edu. 

Visit the Special Education Conference webpage for more information and to register. 

 

 

From our Friends at Britepaths:

Britepaths https://britepaths.org/ and the Financial Empowerment Center at South County  https://soco.financialempowermentcenters.org/ (FECSoCo) are offering many services by phone and internet (eg. Zoom, Google) in the interest of safety during COVID-19. Here is a list of free virtual one-on-one consulting and workshops to help with your personal finances, job search and more, and how to access them. Join https://www.linkedin.com/signup/cold-join?session_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Elinkedin%2Ecom%2Fgroups%2F9046102%2F&trk=login_reg_redirectour LinkedIn Group to receive regular updates on our offerings.

 

• Financial Mentoring

Work with a dedicated trained volunteer virtually for six months or more on your financial goals. The volunteer is there to guide you and teach you skills pertinent to your life! – email CRogers@Britepaths.org (Mentoring Flyer Attached)  

 

• Virtual Classes/Workshops

Call 703.704.6101, email info@FECSoCo.org, or Click Here https://fecsoco.setmore.com/bookclass to register

• Mar. 22, 29, Apr. 5, 12, 19 & 26: Personal Finance and Career Building Workshops, 6:30-7:30pClick Here
• 23 y 30 de marzo y 6, 13, 20 y 27 de abril: Finanzas y Crecimiento Profesional, Miércoles de 6:30 a 7:30phaga clic aquí
• 24 y 31 de marzo y 7 de abril: Emprendedor Culinario, 6-7:30phaga clic aquí con NVFS Escala y La Cocina VA
• Mar. 24 & 31: Building and Caring for Your Retirement Nestegg, 6:30-7:30p
• Apr. 14 & 28, May 12 & 26, Jun. 9 & 23: Small Business Workshops, 6-7:30pwith ECDC Enterprise Development Group Click Here

 

• One-on-One, Confidential Consulting

Free and Confidential Coaching and Consulting. To book an appointment, Click Here, or call 703.704.6101 or email info@FECSoCo.org.

• Financial Coaching:Speak confidentially with a trained volunteer financial coach.
• Workforce/Job Readiness Coaching:Refresh your resume, polish your interviewing skills and more.
• Small Business Consulting:Speak with a professional who will provide guidance with emergency loans, help create a business plan and develop effective strategies.
• Tax Preparation Consulting:Preparation of prior year tax returns, amendments, counseling on tax issues. For tax filing assistance, must have access to a computer to complete TurboTax filing.
• Food Entrepreneurship Consulting:Available by appointment, Monday, Thursday and Friday. See Flyer: English; español

 

U.S. Citizenship Classes through Fairfax County Libraries

The Fairfax County Public Libraries are offering classes to help prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Exam.  For more details, click https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/calendar?t=d&q=citizenship&cid=6524&cal=6524&inc=0

 

Summer Programs

Registration has begun for the Institute of the Arts, https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-institute-arts-ifta#started  for the summer. Students receiving free or reduced lunch have a tuition of $0 and transportation is provided! 

 

 

Order Your 2021-2022 Yearbook!

How to order your yearbook:

• Go to yearbookordercenter.com
• Use the code, 4118 for Justice High School
• Books are $70

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

International Night – Wednesday, March 30^th

 

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS

Students from 23 Fairfax County public schools have been named recipients of the 2022 Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County, designed to recognize young people who work as peacemakers. Recipients will be recognized at a reception on March 13.

The Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County were begun in 2006 to encourage people to think more about peace as both a means and an end, and to recognize young people who work as peacemakers. Every year, the high schools in Fairfax County are asked to select one junior or senior, or a group of students, whose work has promoted peace. The project is organized by volunteers and funded by donations from 17 secular and religious sponsoring organizations.

Justin Tetelman, Justice High School. Justice High School is one of six schools in Fairfax County Public Schools to implement the Restorative Justice Community Schools program. Because of Justin's advocacy, Justice is the only school in the county to launch a student-led youth pilot program. Justin serves as the lead student restorative ambassador. In this role, he facilitates student-led restorative circles within classrooms.  Justin also has advocated for gender equity, economic accessibility and increased diversity within the athletics department, mentors other students, and is an active member of the Fairfax County Human Rights Commission. 

 

https://www.fcps.edu/news/fcps-students-named-2022-student-peace-award-winners?utm_campaign+=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

 

 

UPCOMING DATES

• Tuesday, March 22^nd – Family Event | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

 

• March 30^th – International Night | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

 

• March 31^st – End of Quarter/2 Hour Early Release

 

• April 1^st – Teacher Workday (No School for Students)

 

• April 4^th – 6^th – Spring Break

 

• Saturday, April 23^rd – Family Event | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

 

• Tuesday, April 26^th – Family Event | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM