Justice Junction - Community News & Updates - February 20, 2023
Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 02/20/2023 05:30 PM ESTFebruary 20, 2023
Hello Justice HS Students, Families, and Community Members:
Happy President's Day! I hope everyone has had the opportunity to enjoy this holiday weekend to the fullest.
I’m proud to announce our Forensics Team received 2nd Place at Super Regionals on this past Friday. Congratulations to this amazing team of students and their sponsors!!!
Congratulations are also in order to our girls swimmers and coaches who finished in 5th place overall all at the VA State Swim and Dive Championships this past weekend! They came away with a relay and individual state championship alongside a handful of medals. Wolves Nation is proud!!
STATE CHAMPS - 200 Yard Medlay Relay - Annika, Reagan, Emma & Claire
STATE CHAMP - 200 Yard IM - Emma Redman
2nd Place - 100 Yard Breaststroke - Emma Redman
2nd Place - 200 Yard Freestyle Relay - Annika, Reagan, Emma & Claire
6th Place- 100 Yard Breastroke - Reagan Kampschror
6th Place - 50 Yard Freestyle - Annika Wentland
11th Place - 500 Yard Freestyle - Claire Coughlin
Team Standing Finish - 5th Place
I spent the weekend filling my professional cup at the Courageous Principals Program sponsored by Deliotte University in Dallas, TX. Out of 290 participants, I’m honored to have been chosen as one of 13 FCPS principals for this wonderful opportunity to gain additional knowledge and skills to add to my leadership toolkit.
“Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air.” ~John Quincy Adams
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.
~Black History Month |February 1st – February 28th ~
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February 20th – President’s Day Holiday (No School for staff/students)
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March 2nd – Schoolwide College & Career Exploration Fair (Early Release for Students)
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March 3rd – School Planning Day (No school for students)
- March 8th – IB Parent Night | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- March 21st – International Night
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April 3rd – 7th – Spring Break (No School for students)
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April 13th – End of Quarter (Early Release for Students)
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April 14th – Teacher Workday (No School for students)
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April 21st – Eid Holiday (No School for staff/students)
- May 29th – Memorial Day Holiday (No School for staff/students)
- June 7th – Class of 2023 Graduation
- June 16th – Last Day of School
Justice High School College and Career Exploration Fair
On Thursday, March 2nd we will host our first ever school-wide “College and Career Exploration Fair.” Colleges, employers, military branches, and other community stakeholders are invited.
We are still in need of speakers to discuss their careers in multiple classes (the goal is to have almost every classroom with a speaker).
Please contact our College & Career Specialist, Deidra Anderson, if you’d like to sign up as a speaker and provide an interesting perspective about your career and/or volunteer in any other area to help make this exploration fair a memorable and successful one for our students.
Justice Scholarship Foundation
The Justice Scholarship Foundation will be presenting their scholarships opportunities available to the Class of 2023 on Friday, February 24th during advisory. Seniors will report to their 4th period class for attendance, then will report to the Auditorium for the presentation.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Parent Night
Please join the IB team on Wednesday, March 8th from 5:30 PM -7:00 PM to learn about IB at Justice High School. The evening is planned with specific audiences in mind, please see chart below. We will meet in the library at Justice High School. Join us for one or all of parts of the evening! We look forward to meeting with you!
TIME |
TOPIC |
TARGET AUDIENCE |
5:30-6:00 |
TOK/AVID |
Rising junior parents |
6:00-6:30 |
IB Overview |
Anyone |
6:30-7:00 |
IB Extended Essay |
Rising senior parent |
Families Reunite Classes at Justice High School
REGISTER HERE → https://forms.gle/T1SqqGh4UWP9VRL57
Substance Use Presentations
FCPS is dedicated to providing parents and community members with the most accurate and up-to-date information on youth substance use, prevention, addiction, interventions and available supports. Please join us and our partners from the Fairfax County Police Department and Community Services Board as we discuss these topics as well as the ongoing opioid crisis. Attendees will walk away with an understanding of:
- Alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, and opioid.
- List what you can do as a caregiver.
- How to identify and connect with community resources.
Order Your Yearbook!
JUSTICE HS PTSA NEWS
Wolves at the Lodge Winter Social
Justice Community: We need you ASAP. Buy tickets or donate. Support our school. Learn more here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/VAEDUFCPS/bulletins/348a159
The Wolf Shack
The Wolf Shack: School Store and Resource Pantry is open! We are very excited to be able to establish this avenue to serve our school community. We 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 16th; 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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Food For Neighbors
Justice High School's PTSA is partnering with Food For Neighbors to help feed our local students who deal with food insecurity outside of school hours. Even in a county as wealthy as ours, one in four kids in our area are struggling with hunger.
Through the Food For Neighbors’ Red Bag Program, you’ll make a difference in a local student’s life just by adding a few extra items to your shopping cart five times a year. And the best part - our students will immediately benefit from your generosity!
To learn more about how you can help, visit the Food For Neighbors’ website at www.foodforneighbors.org/get-involved.
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)!
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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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