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Our mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
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.يرجى زيارة موقعنا الألكتروني لقراءة هذه النشرة الإخبارية بلغات أخرى
اس نیوزلیٹر کو دوسری زبانوں میں پڑھنے کیلئے ، براہ مہربانی ہماری ویب سائیٹ ملاحظہ کیجیئے۔
- March 16 – Beech Tree Fun Fair (Volunteers needed)
- March 23 – Peace Valley Lane Clean Up
- April 4 – PTSA General Meeting & Town Hall (in-person & Zoom), including a SPECIAL PRESENTATION
- April 29 – May 3 - Volunteer Appreciation Week, including an all-school volunteer breakfast
- May 6 – PTSA General Meeting & Town Hall (in-person & Zoom) ELECTIONS
- May 6-10 – JHS Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 24 (Friday) – JHS Prom
- June 3 – PTSA General Meeting & Town Hall (in-person & Zoom)
- June 6 – JHS Graduation, 7:30pm
THURSDAY, April 4th, 6:00 PM - Save the Date for a Special Presentation!
Please join us for our next PTSA Town Hall featuring a special presentation by YVETTE MITCHELL, LCSW, on strategies on how to help your teen(s) cultivate health relationships!
In today's complex world, navigating relationships can be challenging, especially for teenagers. As parents, guardians, or mentors, it's essential to equip teens with the tools they need to build healthy, fulfilling connections. Yvette's presentation, "Relationship Blueprints: Strategies to Help Your Teen Cultivate Healthy Relationships," is designed to empower adults with practical guidance and actionable insights.
In our meeting, we will explore various strategies that support teens in fostering positive relationships. From effective communication techniques to boundary-setting, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the key elements that contribute to healthy relationships.
Yvette Mitchell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with almost 20 years of experience within the mental health field. She is the owner of Canary Collaborative, a psychotherapy private practice in the DC metro area. You can find more information at www.canarycollaborative.org.
Look for more details about the Town Hall as we get closer!
MAY 6th - ELECTIONS!
All positions on the Executive Board are re-opened every year. There are a few that are elected, which comprise the Executive Committee.
President
Vice President of Communication
Secretary
Treasurer
We WELCOME ANYONE who would like to run for these positions. All of the current position-holders are planning to pull a "thank you, next" move, so we really do NEED YOU. More descriptive information on the duties of each position will be shared soon, when we publish the nomination Google form, but in the meantime, if you have any questions, please email us at info@justicehsptsa.org. DEADLINE FOR SELF-NOMINATIONS is April 29. All nominees MUST BE PAID MEMBERS by April 29.
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If you are able and interested, you could help by:
1. Purchasing one directly and having it sent to the school. We are happy to recognize your generosity by labeling the cabinet with your family or business name. Click here.
2. Donating $150 to cover the purchase of one. Again, we are happy to recognize your generosity by labeling the cabinet with your family or business name. jhsptsa.org/wolfshackfund
3. Donating any amount of money directly to the Wolf Shack fund: jhsptsa.org/wolfshackfund. (Tax-deduction receipt upon request).
Email wolfshack@justicehsptsa.org with any questions!
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GirlUp DRIVE - LAST FEW DAYS TO DONATE!
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Support the partnership between GirlUp (they are doing a great job organizing) and the PTSA's Wolf Shack by donating period products, particularly PADS, between Feb. 15 and Mar. 15. You can drop them off in the front office or have them delivered/mailed directly to the school (addressed to the PTSA, M-F 730am-430pm).
THANK YOU!
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PEACE VALLEY LANE CLEAN-UP
The Ravenswood Park Civic Association is sponsoring a street clean-up. The JHS PTSA encourages students and school families to participate in this joint effort to keep the spaces around our school looking good - as an accurate and positive reflection of our school community!
WHEN: Saturday, March 23
WHEN: 10 a.m.
WHERE: Meet at the intersection of PVL and Colmac Drive.
They will have trash bags and gloves for anyone who joins.
PRINCIPAL SELECTION PROCESS
We are grateful for the dedication to our community shown by Tiffany Narcisse during her tenure as Principal of Justice High School and we wish her all the best on the next step in her journey!
The Justice High School PTSA and our fellow Pyramid feeder-school PTA/Os delivered a letter to FCPS leadership regarding the Principal selection process on March 8. That letter can be found HERE.
The faculty and staff at Justice High School also delivered a letter to FCPS leadership offering their insights on potential candidates and asking to be fully included in the process. Click HERE to read their March 12 letter.
On Tuesday, March 12th, FCPS Region 2 Assistant Superintendent Megan Vroman hosted a virtual staff and community meeting and shared the hiring process and timeline moving forward. Click HERE to watch the recording of the meeting. The code is evQ.U7SYpm.
TIMELINE
1. Community Input Deadline - Friday, April 12
Email: hrprincipalpool@fcps.edu with your thoughts on what Justice needs in a Principal, using these categories: leadership skills; leadership characteristics; administrative experience; school issues to be met; school challenges to be addressed; and unique needs of the school.
2. Applications for the Interview Panel - Friday, April 12
Email: hrprincipalpool@fcps.edu indicating your interest.
3. Panel Interview of Selected Candidates - Wednesday, April 24
The selected Principal is announced, typically, about 6 weeks from the date of the interview, which would be June 5, 2024, in this case.
There has been news coverage of the opening and process as well. A sampling includes the list below, click to open:
WUSA9
WTOP
FOX5
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For your information, we provide the links below.
Click here for the FCPS Principal Selection Process web page.
Click here for the FCPS Principal Selection Process Explanation Video.
Click here for the FCPS School-based Administrator Performance Evaluation Program.
JUSTICE COMMUNITY WORKING GROUP
On August 2, 2022, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved the FCPS renovation/rezoning plan for Justice High School with contingencies, including Proffer 7. Proffer 7 requires Fairfax County Public Schools to convene a committee of Justice High School Pyramid community stakeholders to address solutions related to items including parking, safety, traffic, transportation, facilities, et al. The committee was convened by the Mason District School Board representative, Dr. Ricardy Anderson, and the Office of the Mason District Supervisor, then Penny Gross, in May of 2023. Since then, the Justice High School Pyramid Community Working Group has been meeting monthly to address and consider a broad range of options and whose work includes the development of a survey that will be distributed to students, staff, and community in the Spring of 2024.
For updates, please see: https://www.fcps.edu/justice-high-capital-project.
BEECH TREE ES Needs Fun Fair Volunteers!
GLASGOW Boundary Study
The official FCPS input, review, and decision timeline is currently being revised and is not yet published. No boundary adjustments will take effect during the 2024-2025 school-year.
Glasgow MS PTA
Baileys ES PTA
Beech Tree ES PTA
Belvedere ES PTA
Glen Forest ES PTO
Parklawn ES PTA
Sleepy Hollow ES PTA
FCPS FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SURVEY
The bi-annual FCPS Family Engagement Survey is currently being administered and is a great opportunity for you to let FCPS know how our schools can best serve your family. The survey only takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. It can be taken from any computer, tablet, or smartphone. If you need to step away before you can complete the survey, click the “Save and continue later” button at the bottom of the page.
If you have children in more than one school, you will be able to take the survey for additional schools at the completion of the survey.
All responses are confidential. Reports will only share the overall results and will not identify individuals.
This input is critical to the future success of each and every FCPS student. A final report will be shared with the FCPS community and feedback will be used to make meaningful improvements in our schools.
https://survey.k12insight.com/survey1.aspx?k=RQsRXVWUsQRYsPsPsP&lang=0
The FCPS BUDGET!
Please click here for relevant FCPS budget documents and see the slides below shared via the most recent Mason District Community Leadership Roundtable held by Dr. Ricardy J. Anderson and via the FCPS Office of Communication and COmmunity Relations.
Updated Budget Timeline
April 9 - Budget Work Session
May 14 - Public Hearing
May 23 - School Board adopts Approved Budget
 
Fairfax County Council PTAs
Virginia PTA
General Questions or Outreach
info@justicehsptsa.org
PTSA Executive Committee
Kim Lanoue - President, president@justicehsptsa.org
Ann-Marie Ward - Treasurer, treasurer@justicehsptsa.org
Victoria Sneed - Communications, communications@justicehsptsa.org
Megan Monsky - Secretary, secretary@justicehsptsa.org
REIMBURSEMENT FORM LINK
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