Justice Junction - Community News & Updates - November 4, 2022

October 24, 2022

Hello Justice HS Students, Families, and Community Members,

This week our campus, along with Glasgow MS, underwent our 5 year evaluation process for our International Baccalaureate (MYP/DP) programs. I’d like to publicly thank our staff, students, parents, and district personnel who made this process a successful one!  Below are a few highlights from the visit:

 

Strengths:

• Staff passion for creating an inclusive environment with a coherent curriculum
  • Evidence of student choice and opportunities for reflection
• Stability and commitment to breaking down barriers for student learning
• Student primary feedback:  they like their teachers and the diversity of the schools

Areas of Growth:

• Continue work involving horizontal and vertical articulation within and between the schools
• Increase explicit communication with all stakeholders about the opportunities within an IB school/pyramid

We are committed to continuing the expansion and evolution of IB Programs in the Justice Pyramid!

 

I’m excited to announce Justice has been chosen as a NABSE Demonstration School!  Our campus presentation will take place on Friday, December 2^nd at NABSE 50^th Annual Conference.  See the excerpt from Dr. Reid’s weekly reflection below:  

I’m also proud to announce, an Educate Fairfax Grant was awarded to teacher, Morgan Benfield.  Her proposal for Capable Candle Co. was selected for funding at $1,000.00!  Congratulations Ms. Benfield on receiving this award! 

With our unseasonably warm, but beautiful weather that is forecasted for the weekend, I hope you’re able to get out and enjoy it to the fullest.

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.   

~Native American Heritage Month~

• November 7^th – 11^th - National School Psychology Week

• November 8^th – Election Day Holiday (No School for staff/students)

• November 9th – Safety & Wellness Information Session | 6:00 PM (In-Person)
• November 10^th – Senior Parent Night | 6:00 PM (virtual link sent to senior parents)
• November 11^th - School Planning Day/Veterans Day (No School for Students)
• November 23rd -25^th - Thanksgiving Break
• December 19^th - January 2^nd – Winter Holiday Break (No School for staff/students)

• January 16^th – MLK Holiday (No School for staff/students)

• January 25^th – End of Quarter (Early Release for Students)

• January 26^th – Staff Development Day (No School for students)

• January 27^th – Teacher Workday (No School for students)

• June 7^th – Class of 2023 Graduation

 

 

                                                      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Superintendent Community Conversations at Justice HS

Please join us for a Superintendent Community Conversation at Justice High School on Monday, November 21^st, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM.  Learn more about Dr. Michelle Reid, FCPS superintendent, and help her get to know our school community. Language interpretation will be provided, as available, as well as childcare and light refreshments. Please register here to attend .

 

 

 

Safety & Wellness Information Session

We as a school would like to share both what we are doing to support a healthy environment as well as resources available for those who are concerned about a friend or loved one. On Wednesday, November 9th at 6:00 PM, we will host an in-person Safety & Wellness Information Session.  This session will be facilitated by our very own Colleen Lally, in collaboration with the FCPS Student Safety & Wellness Office as an informal session for parents and answer any questions they may have around these issues.

Drug use- whether illegal or illicit- is a serious concern.  If you are the parent of a child and you have concerns, please reach out to your child’s administrator if you would like to set up a confidential meeting for your child and the Substance Abuse Prevention specialist. Fairfax County also has a number of additional resources available.  Please see this list for more resources. 

Together we can help to keep our students safe.

 

Student Parking Notice

Effective next week our Safety & Security team will be monitoring parking lots for vehicles parked in the parking lot without a permit.  Tickets will be issued for anyone in violation. Parking permits must be visible and facing out away from the vehicle for security to visibly see the permit number. 

UPDATE: There are currently 5 more parking spaces available for Juniors or Seniors wishing to purchase a parking permit. Please see Mr. Wall, Safety and Security Specialist, for an application and details concerning costs. There will be no additional parking permits issued for the rest of the school year after these five spots are issued. 

 

 

 

JUSTICE HS PTSA NEWS

Announcing the Wolfshack, Justice PTSA‘s school store and resource pantry! In preparation for our grand opening next month, please consider donating food, essentials, money, or Amazon gift cards to stock the Wolf shack. Click on (or copy and paste) the link below to access our Amazon Smile wish list. All donations will be shipped directly to the pantry. Also, please consider signing up for subscribe and save to make regularly scheduled donations. Stay tuned for more information on volunteering and opening day.

 

https://www.amazon.com/hz/charitylist/ls/2H02J86SL2U91/ref=smi_ext_lnk_lcl_cl

 

 

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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