Justice Junction - Community News & Updates - September 30, 2022

September 30, 2022

Hello Justice HS Students, Families, and Community Members,

Fairfax County Public Schools is launching the engagement phase that will help us develop our brand new Strategic Plan. 

During her Community Conversations listening tour in each high school pyramid, Superintendent Michelle Reid has heard from many of you about your hopes and aspirations for our students. That feedback will become part of our proactive strategic plan that will serve as our North Star—or guide—for the future.

Starting in October, we will be inviting the entire FCPS community to engage in building our shared future. This includes hearing from our parents and caregivers, students, and broader community, as well as surveying students in grades three and above. You will have an opportunity to have your voice heard in one of many sessions (both in-person and virtual) during November and December. We encourage you to join us in this journey by actively participating in the conversation.

For a more detailed overview, visit FCPS’ Strategic Planning webpage.

 

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below you will find important upcoming dates and a variety of information for the upcoming school year.   

~Hispanic Heritage Month | September 15^th – October 15^th ~

• October 5^th - Yom Kippur Holiday (No School for staff/students)
• October 10^th - Staff Development Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day (No School for Students)
• October 12^th - School Day PSAT/SAT (Early Release Schedule)
• October 17^th – 21^st - Homecoming Week
• October 22^nd - Homecoming Dance
• October 24^th – Diwali (No School for staff/students)
• October 28^th – End of Quarter (Early Release Schedule)
• October 31^st – Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
• November 8th – Election Day (No School for staff/students)
• November 11^th - School Planning Day/Veterans Day (No School for Students)
• November -23rd -25^th - Thanksgiving Break
• June 7^th – Class of 2023 Graduation

 

 

                                                      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Aid Workshop for Seniors

Justice High School in partnership with College Access Fairfax will be offering a financial aid workshop on Saturday, October 15th at 10 AM.  This workshop will be held at Justice High School.

All Justice SENIOR students and families are encouraged to attend! Our financial aid experts will provide an overview of the financial aid process, along with answer any questions you have. Students and their families will also have time to work on the FAFSA application during the workshop. 

To attend please Sign Up Here . 

 

 

 

PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day

In Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and across the United States, students in grades 10 and 11 will take a Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) on October 12, 2022.  12^th grade students who returned an intent to participate form will take the SAT exam.

All high schools and secondary schools will operate on a 2-hour early release schedule on October 12^th. 

• 9^th grade students and students who aren’t testing will receive asynchronous virtual learning
• High school academy courses will not be held on October 12^th

If you have immediate questions or concerns, please contact the PSAT/SAT School Day Coordinator – Charlai Steelman .

 

 

2022 Homecoming

 

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

Identifying whether your child’s behaviors are normal or a warning sign of a mental health concern can be difficult. Talk to your child and pay attention to their actions. Also, consider these warning signs:

• Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
• Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
• Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
• Lack of sleep, or too much sleep.
• A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
• Alcohol or drug use.
• Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family. 
• Thoughts of harming themselves or others.

 

If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. All Fairfax County public schools have at least one school counselor, school psychologist, and school social worker. Please reach out to one of these staff members to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Call your school or visit their website for staff members’ contact information. Find additional information to support your child’s wellness on FCPS’ website. 

 

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harm to self or others, please take action:

• Text NEEDHELP to 85511 for the CrisisLink hotline or call them at 703-527-4077.
• Chat online with a specialist.
• Go to the nearest emergency room or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.
• Call 911.

 

 

JUSTICE HS PTSA NEWS

 

Empowering Safer Kids (no helicopter required)

Here’s the good news—you can make your kids safer anyplace they are! Join us for a discussion about how healthy relationships increase the chance your child will ask for help when things go wrong. Learn what research tells us makes kids more susceptible to harm in organizations. Unpack a few damaging myths. Get tips on how to respond to sexting, when to ask more questions, and how to choose safer programs from a child protection professional who specializes in institutional abuse prevention.

Participants will:

· Unlearn 5 myths that hurt kids

· Learn tips for talking to kids about harm, online and in person

· Identify parenting and organization behaviors that make kids safer

· Understand how to identify and respond to children in need of help

Presented by Laurie Tasharski, the Director of Institutional Abuse Prevention for Stop Child Abuse Now of Northern Virginia (SCANVA). She facilitates Allies in Prevention, multi-disciplinary child protection teams, and the Loudoun County Trauma Informed Community Network (TICN). Laurie works with international child protection professionals, develops comprehensive safety programs for organizations, and has delivered professional development in more than 40 countries.

Register here

 

 

PTSA: Parent, Teacher & Students Association

PTA is a national nonprofit membership organization whose mission is to make every student’s potential a reality. At the high school level, students can also join to participate and hold leadership positions.

Get Involved! Become a member of the PTSA ($10 for the school year). You will have a vote in planning our community programs. The more members the PTA has at the school, state, and national levels, the stronger our voice.

CLICK-ON or SCAN the QR code to access our store and buy memberships, swag, and donate to our programs! 

 

 

 

 

 

GO TO: www.justicehsptsa.org - join us & see events (meetings & programs are open to all)!

* Click here to sign up to receive JHS PTSA emails via News You Choose (select Justice HS PTSA under Justice High School).

> Follow us: Facebook: @justicehsptsa; Twitter: @justichsptsa; and Instagram: @justicehsptsa.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

News You Choose - The following weekly letters are sent to all members who have signed up for News You Choose.  If you are not receiving these messages, please go to this link to sign-up.  Below you will find which day messages are sent out to the community.

• Monday – Activities Office Newsletter
• Wednesday - PTSA newsletter
• Friday – Principal’s Newsletter (Justice Junction)

weCare@school  - This emergency care information system is available to FCPS parents/guardians who have a SIS ParentVUE account. Parents can enter and update their children’s medical data at their convenience online. Contact information provided automatically enrolls parents to receive eNotify communications from the district and their child’s school.

Naviance - Naviance Student is a comprehensive website designed for parents of middle and high school students who are making decisions about academic plans, colleges, and careers.  Student Services uses this platform to send out up to date information for your student.

 

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