Welcome to May! It's the last full month of the school year so I think everyone is getting a little excited with anticipation for the upcoming summer break.
But before that, we still have a lot to accomplish with AP tests the next two weeks, followed by TJ traditions such as tjSTAR and J-Day later this month.
This week's newsletter has important AP testing information and reminders, along with a message from our Safety and Security team.
As always, please reach out if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Mike Roth
TJHSST Director of Communications
All students scheduled to take an AP Exam over the next two weeks received an email on Wednesday with all the important AP Exam information and their exam schedule.
Please ask your child to read ALL of the information as it is very important. If they have not received it, have them reach out to Ms. Broadhead ASAP.
It is important that they pay attention to their specific exam locations and start times. Due to different schedules, their exam start time may be different from someone else’s.
Key things to remember on exam day:
🎯Students MUST have their FCPS device with them on exam day.
🎯Students MUST know their College Board login information. Do not count on it being saved on their device. Students can write their login information on a business-card-sized piece of paper and bring it with them.
Tip: Put all test materials into a gallon-size baggie so that your child always has it all.
🎯AP ID Label Sheet (hybrid and world language exams only)
🎯College Board login information
🎯Charge cord
🎯Pens/Pencils
🎯Calculator (and extra batteries if applicable)
For students taking AP Exams:
A critical Bluebook™ update was released on April 30, 2026. Unless blocked, Bluebook will auto-update the next time it’s opened. Students use Bluebook to take PSAT-related assessments, the SAT®, and digital AP® Exams. To avoid overwhelming the school network and causing delays on exam day, ask your student to open Bluebook themselves before test day on their school issued device (they don’t need to sign in).
Does your student want to cancel an AP exam or need to request Late Testing for an AP exam? Parents/Guardians, fill out the Google forms linked below.
🎯Request to Cancel an AP Exam
🎯Request for Late Testing
Questions? Reach out to Ms. Broadhead.
Starting May 4th, door 1 will be closed for weapons screening in the morning. Please enter through either door 8 or 12.
Please remember that ALL kiss and ride students should only enter campus from Braddock Road. Minor Ln heading to Little River Turnpike is a one-way street.
Students should not be dropped off or picked up on Braddock Road or surrounding neighborhoods. This is a safety hazard. They should only be dropped off and picked up in the back parking lot, between doors 7 and 9.
Students need to be in their classrooms by 8:40AM, so be sure to budget enough time to account for the traffic that normally comes around arrival time.
Thank a Teacher started in 2016 with one goal: to thank as many Virginia public school teachers as possible during National Teacher Appreciation Week in May.
With thank-you notes designed by students and distributed by the Virginia Lottery, Virginia's residents can thank their favorite public school teachers and help them win a cash prize and supplies for their schools. Every digital thank-you note a teacher receives includes a unique code that can be used to enter a drawing to win $2,500 from the Virginia Lottery and its partners and $2,500 in supplies for their school.
The four lucky teachers who win will be surprised at their school. Send your digital Thank a Teacher note before May 8!
Free/Reduced Application information and forms for qualified families (Online Submission)
FCPS offers nutritious meals every school day. Your child may qualify for free meals or reduced-price meals at TJHSST. Students who qualify for reduced-price meals receive breakfast and lunch at no cost. For information on how to apply for Free and Reduced-price meals, please visit the link above. The online free and reduced-price meals application is available in 8 languages and can be completed on mobile devices. You will need to re-apply annually.
Consent to Share Form (PDF)
If you have children eligible for the Free and Reduced-price meals program, they may also be eligible to participate in other FCPS fee-based programs without paying a fee or by paying a reduced fee.
This would include things that are specified in FCPS Notice 5922. Those are:
- Musical Instrument fees
- Driver Education fees
- Student Parking fees
- Career and Technical Education Certification fees
- Fine Arts fees
- Technology and Engineering Education Material fees
- Online Campus fees
- Advanced Placement fees (after six exams)
- Returned Check fees
You are also eligible to receive information about scholarships, classes and services that are provided by agencies and organizations other than FCPS.
In order to receive the benefits, you have to fill out the Consent to Share Form (please visit the link above), a written agreement allowing FCPS staff to share information about your children's meal eligibility status.
As our school community grows and changes, more of our students and families are facing practical needs. That’s why we’re excited to have the Jefferson Junction, our brand-new non-perishable food and hygiene resource for students.
But we can't do it without your help.
We're asking our amazing TJ parents and families to partner with us in stocking the pantry shelves. Whether it's some healthy snacks or hygiene essentials, every donation makes a difference. We will collect donations on a rolling basis to keep the pantry stocked. All donations will be used to support TJ students.
🛒 Want to help? Here’s how:
- Visit our Amazon Wish List and have items sent directly to the school: https://a.co/giHCfQN Attention: Danielle Armstrong, Social Worker
- Drop off non-perishable donations at the school: Attention: Danielle Armstrong, Social Worker
From all of us at TJ, thank you for stepping up and helping Jefferson Junction become a place where every student knows they’re seen, valued, and supported.
Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.
Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
Is your student experiencing anxiety, behavior changes, or challenges with peer and family relationships? If so, you may refer your child for weekly therapy with a licensed therapist through Hazel Health. Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for information on this service.
TJ took second place at the VHSL Debate State Tournament this past weekend! The Colonials also had several top finishers in individual categories.
In Class 6 Policy Debate, senior Sam Stankiewicz and junior Sharahil Mahmud teamed up to take the state title!
Stankiewicz became a double state champion by winning Policy Speaker as well in Class 6!
In the Student Congress Results for Class 6, senior Vibhav Seth finished in second place and was named Outstanding Senator!
Here are all the participants:
Congress: Vibhav Seth, Nihar Patibandla, Yeni Akinrinlola, Diana Soltani, Ishya Anbuselvan
Policy: Samuel Stankiewicz, Sharahil Mahmud
 
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!
The TJ Academic Decathlon team took home first place in their division at the national competition last weekend in Garden Grove, California!
Students on the team include:
Aarya Anaspure
Kyungsup Hwang
Arya Jayakar
Owen Koch
Rishitha Mantri
Ipsa Mahajan
Tony Wang
Andrew Haydon
Jayden Anderson
Congratulations to everyone for your hard work and being the best in the nation!
Need to get in contact with someone at TJ? Here is some commonly requested contact information:
Main Office - 703-750-8300
Attendance Office - thomasjeffersonhigh.attendance@fcps.edu
Student Services - 703-750-8340
Student Activities - 703-750-8333
Security - 703-750-8331
Administration Contact Information
Mr. Michael Mukai - Principal
Ms. Betsy Fawsett - Associate Principal
Ms. Yaara Crane - Subschool Principal (oversees Class of 2026 and Science and Technology Division)
Mr. Shawn Frank - Subschool Principal (oversees Class of 2027 and Mathematics and Computer Science Division)
Mr. Dylan Forshay - Subschool Principal (oversees Class of 2028 and World Language, Art, Music, and Physical Education Division)
Ms. Volita Russell - Subschool Principal (oversees Class of 2029 and Humanities Division)
Ms. Sara Wright - Director of Student Services (oversees Counselors, Social Worker, School Psychologist and other staff providing student support)
Ms. Leah Conte - Director of Student Activities (oversees Activities Office, 8th Period, Athletic Office, Building Maintenance, Custodians, Food Services)
Mr. Mike Roth - Communications Specialist (oversees Jefferson Journal and eNotify, Event promotions, print/digital text, photo, video, Social Media accounts, TJHSST Webmaster and Visitors US & International (TJPF))
For another specific staff member, please use our Staff Directory to find contact information.
Be sure to visit Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology on its official social media channel on Instagram @OfficialTJHSST for pictures and highlights of all the fun events and activities going on at TJ! (Please note that we have discontinued use of our X/Twitter account).
We'd love it if you give us a follow!
TJ's Anchor/Blue/Red Day Calendar
May 4-May 15 - AP Testing at TJ
May 20 - tjSTAR at TJ during morning
May 20 - Band Spring Concert, 7 p.m. in auditorium
May 21 - Orchestra Spring Concert, 7 p.m. in auditorium
May 22 - J-Day in afternoon. There will be a Modified Red Day schedule to accommodate with more information to come.
May 25 - Memorial Day - no school for students or staff.
May 26 - Teacher Workday - no school for students.
May 27 - Religious or Cultural Observance Day (Eid-al-Adha) - no school for students or staff.
May 28-June 2 - Senior Final Exams
June 5 - This Friday will be a Modified Anchor Day with dismissal at 10:30 a.m.
June 6 -TJ Class of 2026 Graduation at Eagle Bank Arena, 7 p.m.
June 11 - Underclassman Final Exams Periods 1 and 2 - half day with dismissal at 11:55 a.m.
June 12 - Underclassman Final Exams Periods 3 and 4 - half day with dismissal at 11:55 a.m.
June 15 - Underclassman Final Exams Periods 5 and 6 - half day with dismissal at 11:55 a.m.
June 16 - Underclassman Final Exams Periods 7 and makeup exams - half day with dismissal at 11:55 a.m.
June 17 - This is the 2-hour day school will be dismissed at 10:40 a.m. Last day of school for students.
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