Justice Junction - Community News & Updates - January 2, 2023

January 2, 2023

Hello Justice HS Students, Families, and Community Members, 

Let me begin by wishing you all a Happy New Year filled with many successes and continued progress. During winter break, I hope you had the chance to catch up with friends and family and enjoy some rest and relaxation. I certainly spent some time reflecting on 2022 and mentally prepare the work and opportunities that lie ahead in 2023.

As we approach the holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s work and his legacy in a few weeks; I am reminded of one of my favorite quotes of his, “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”  One of the things I appreciate most about our Justice High School community is that we are not silent about the things that matter and together we continue to provide a high-quality service for our students.

At Justice, we place great value on seeing our students showing continued academic success, healthy social/emotional accomplishments, and overall progress as they move through their academic journey while here at Justice.  I am excited to begin our work for the second half of the school year to ensure that learning continues. As we ring in the new year, we will begin to use this time as an opportunity to regularly check in with students and families to ensure that our students are on-track as we close out the 2^nd quarter and are prepared and ready for the second half of the year. 

Justice High School continues to strive to become a school focused on educational equity and find unique and innovative ways to partner, support and create opportunities that make our campus a place where all students feel safe, enjoy learning, develop strong relationships, and continue to grow each day socially, emotionally, and academically.  

Thank you for your continued support as we navigate through this world of education with a cheerful heart in unison! 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.   

• January 11^th – Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night | 5:30 PM

• 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)

• February 20^th – President’s Day Holiday (No School for staff/students)

• March 2^nd – End of Quarter (Early Release for Students)

• March 3^rd – School Planning Day (No school for students)

• June 7^th – Class of 2023 Graduation

 

 

                                                      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rising 9^th Grade Curriculum Night – Wed., January 11^th

Who: All rising 9th graders who will be attending Justice High School during the 2023-2024 school year

When: Wednesday, January 11^th | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: Justice High School | Auditorium

Optional: Electives Fair | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Little Theatre

 

Justice will be hosting our first in person a curriculum night since COVID for parents and students to hear about the courses in the core content areas: English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. There will be an Electives Fair before the presentations for parents and students to learn more about the different electives available for rising 9^th graders.

• 5:30 PM - 6:20 PM – Electives Fair | Little Theatre
  • World Languages, CTE, AVID, Perf Arts, Visual Arts, etc.

• 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM – Curriculum Night | Auditorium
  • Welcome in the Auditorium
  • Rotations for the content areas will be in the Auditorium, Student Commons, Cafeteria, and Library
  • A chance to meet School Counselors at the end of rotations

 

Contact our Student Services Department at justicehsstudentservices@fcps.edu for questions regarding this event.

 

No Late Buses this Week

As a reminder, late buses will NOT run this week.  We will resume with normal late bus operations on Wednesday, January 11^th. 

 

Testing Updates

• Fall Non-Writing SOL Window – December 13^th - January 10^th
  • January 4^th – 10^th Makeups & Retakes 

• January WorkKeys – January 9^th - 10^th

• WIDA Testing – January 30 - March 17^th
  • More information regarding exact dates to come

 

Free, On-Demand, Online Tutoring | Tutor.com

FCPS students who’ve used Tutor.com have provided positive feedback:

• “This tutor was very helpful! She didn't tell me the answers. When needed, she helped me solve them! She was very kind and she really helped me!” –Elementary Math Student

• “This was an awesome tutor! She explained why I needed to do specific steps, and she gave me practice problems! Best tutor I have had!” –IB Chemistry Student

Unless they’ve been opted out, students can access Tutor.com through Schoology. Every session is personalized to meet students’ needs from remedial to advanced levels. Sessions focus on conceptual learning and critical thinking—not quick answers.

Learn more on FCPS’ Tutor.com webpage. 

 

Strategic Planning

Beginning in late January 2023, FCPS will host a series of community forums as part of our strategic planning process. View the schedule on our Strategic Planning website. We will add more details as they become available.

 

COVID Diagnostic Testing in January

Mark your calendars! COVID diagnostic testing will be available for FCPS teachers, staff, and students at five locations across the county January 3^rd – 5^th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This testing is for those who are either experiencing COVID symptoms or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID. Appointments are not required, but registration must be completed before testing. Visit the COVID Testing webpage for more information. 

 

 

JUSTICE HS PTSA NEWS

The Wolf Shack: School Store and Resource Pantry is opening! We are very excited to be able to establish this avenue to serve our school community. We plan to provide essential resources that students can easily collect, starting with food and toiletries and moving to clothing and academic, artistic, and athletic supplies. We will use the funds earned from the sale of the spirit-wear, snacks, and drinks to restock the pantry. The success of this endeavor is dependent upon the financial support and volunteerism of the students, staff, and community.

Please donate food, essentials, money, Amazon or Giant gift cards, and sign-up to volunteer. The "store-side" opened on November 16^th; to continue being open regularly we will need additional and consistent volunteers. With your continued donations we can maintain needed provisions. THANK YOU!

 

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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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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