Justice Junction - Community News & Updates - February 24, 2023

February 24, 2023

Hello Justice HS Students, Families, and Community Members:

It’s finally here! Justice High School will soon be under construction as work begins on a new addition that will accommodate our increasing enrollment and enhancements to the building. You are invited to a community meeting on Tuesday, March 7^th, to learn more about what to expect as we enter this new phase of the project.  Learn more about the Justice High School project.  

The March 7^th community meeting will be a hybrid event, allowing participants to choose to attend in person at the Justice High School auditorium or virtually via Zoom (no pre-registration is needed). The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Language interpretation will be provided based on the availability of interpretation staff. Please be aware, at this stage in the construction process, no major changes may be made.  Join the community meeting on Zoom. 

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

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 1^st – February 28^th ~

• March 2^nd – Schoolwide College & Career Exploration Fair (Early Release for Students)

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

• March 8^th – IB Parent Night | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
• March 21st – International Night

• April 3^rd – 7^th – Spring Break (No School for students)

•  April 13^th – End of Quarter (Early Release for Students)

• April 14^th – Teacher Workday (No School for students)

• April 21^st – Eid Holiday (No School for staff/students)

• May 29^th – Memorial Day Holiday (No School for staff/students)
• June 7^th – Class of 2023 Graduation

• June 16^th – Last Day of School

 

                                                      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Justice High School College and Career Exploration Fair

On Thursday, March 2^nd we will host our first ever school-wide “College and Career Exploration Fair.”  Colleges, employers, military branches, and other community stakeholders are invited.

   

 

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

     

 

 

From Our Friends at NCS

There will be a public input survey on the Baileys PA website: Plan Amendment 2022-I-B1 | Planning Development (fairfaxcounty.gov). 

Here is a direct link to the survey: Baileys Crossroads Study Survey - PublicInput.com.

 

 

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!

 

 

GIRL UP! Chipotle Fundraiser

 

JUSTICE HS PTSA NEWS

Wolves at the Lodge Winter Social

WHAT: Wolves at the Lodge (Justice High School PTSA fundraiser, 21 yrs. and older)

WHEN: TOMORROW. Saturday, February 25, 2023. 7pm-11pm.

WHERE: 5710 Scoville St., Falls Church (Moose Loyal Order Arlington)

 

BUY your tickets ONLINE (https://app.memberhub.gives/wolvesatthelodge) or AT THE DOOR (card, cash, check). Even if you can't join the fun, you can still DONATE at the same link. 

SUPPORT our programs -such as the Wolf Shack student resource pantry and the Teachers Lounge Hospitality stations!!!! 

WIN cash, if you are the lucky ticket-holder from the 50-50 raffle (the more tickets you buy the more money you could win, $10 for one ticket, $20 for 3 tickets), plus a chance to win “second-chance” prizes.

PLAY skeeball, basketball, foosball (8-person table), and kung-fu fighting (you'll see - it's fun:), plus take fun photos at our “red carpet” station.

EAT dinner from Anthony’s, Duangrat’s, Maeza’s, and Pistone’s, and desserts from Bawadi Mediterranean Grill, Castro’s Bakery, and Nothing Bundt Cakes. And DRINK specialty cocktails and global wines. 

DANCE and be entertained by our DJ/MC @djgreenize; if you want a guaranteed shout-out and song, your wish can become real with a donation! 

ENCOURAGE family, friends, neighbors, and strangers to JOIN you in making this inaugural event a GOOD TIME (in-person)!!!!

 

   

 

 

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 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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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)!

* 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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