Justice Junction - Community News & Updates - March 12, 2023

March 12, 2023

Hello Justice HS Students, Families, and Community Members:

Time has sprung an hour ahead today and Spring is almost here! We’re only 3 months away from the end of the 2022-2023 school year and we have a lot of upcoming events that will top off our year in a celebratory fashion.  Check out our new CONSTRUCTION CORNER below and please be sure to read through the important information and upcoming dates.

Here are a few highlights from last week:

The Justice High School Science Honor Society students volunteered at Bailey’s Science Night on Tuesday March 7^th. 

       

 

Many thanks to our PTSA, donors, and the volunteers who continue to support the Wolf Shack. The Wolf Shack is a school-store and resource pantry ran by the Justice HS PTSA that provides food and other essential items to our JHS community.  

     

 

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.   

~National Women’s History Month~

~Disability Awareness Month~

~Equity in Education Month~

• March 21st – International Night
• March 22nd - Ramadan Begins
• March 28th – Family 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

 

                                                      

 

 

 

 

 

 

Opioid Awareness Meeting: The Dangers of Fentanyl in Our Community

Substance abuse and related behavioral health problems can have a major impact on students, families, and communities. These impacts have become even more serious because of the increasing prevalence of fentanyl in drugs and other substances. Fentanyl is an incredibly powerful and dangerous opioid. Small amounts of fentanyl can easily lead to life-threatening overdoses. In 2021, fentanyl was identified in 77.14% of U.S. adolescent overdose deaths. There is nothing more important to us than the safety and wellbeing of our students, families, and communities. Fairfax Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to join her for a community meeting on opioid awareness, Monday, March 13, 6:30-8 p.m., at Fairfax High School. 

Dr. Reid will be joined by Chief Kevin Davis of the Fairfax County Police Department, in welcoming the community to engage in this important conversation. Major Thea Pirnat of the Fairfax County Organized Crime and Intelligence Bureau will share information about drug trends in Fairfax County.

 

The Overdose Prevention Initiative: Outreach on Invisible Dangers, led by the United States Attorney’s Office Eastern District of Virginia in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, will present testimonials from individuals affected by the opioid epidemic, medical experts, and law enforcement representatives.  

 

Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions about how Fairfax County agencies are working together to address these opioid issues in our community. Watch the video and learn more on our website. Register for the March 13 event.

   

Justice IB Art Show 

Important Dates:

• March 17^th | IB Art Show Opening Reception 6-8 pm - Little Theater
• March 20^th – 23^rd| IB Art Show - Little Theater (visitors will need to check in at the main office
• March 27^th – 30^th | Justice Pyramid Art Show - Little Theater, open 8:30 am - 2:30 pm (visitors will need to check in at the main office)
• March 30^th | Justice Pyramid Art Show Reception 6-8 pm - Little Theater

 

International Night – Tuesday, March 21^st

 

 

Family Night Is Back!

Tuesday, March 28^th – Justice High School will be hosting Family Events beginning at 6:00 PM. Featuring information sessions on the college application process, creating a resume, community resources, and substance abuse & prevention resources.  These are just a few of the exciting opportunities that will be waiting for you and your family on March 28th!

Pizza will be provided, save the date, and bring the entire family!

 

 

Strategic Plan Survey

We hope you will complete this survey. Your input will tell us whether we are heading in the right direction–one that will help ensure a thriving future for every FCPS student.

All responses are anonymous and confidential. Survey results will be shared with and analyzed by Performance Fact, Inc., the company FCPS hired to help create our Strategic Plan.

     

 

Student Attendance - Best Practices

 

 

 

 

Justice High School Construction Corner

Friday’s project with the removal of all 5 sheds in the rear parking lot has been completed.  The construction team will return at a later date to remove the 3 sea containers.  That date will be communicated in advance to allow for proper planning. 

As for now, we are resuming our normal parking operations and the rear parking lot will return to being 100% accessible on Monday, March 13^th.

 

More information about the Justice Addition can be found on the link below:

https://www.fcps.edu/justice-high-capital-project  

 

 

 

JUSTICE HS PTSA NEWS

 

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. With your continued donations we can maintain needed provisions. THANK YOU!

 

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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