Category Archives: Committees

2021-03-17 Virtual Drop-In Session with TJ Psychologist Dr. Esther Barkat

Do you have questions or concerns about your student or yourself that you would like to ask a mental health professional about? Parents are Guardians are welcome to join this online session between 7-8 PM on Wednesday, March 17 at this link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/c146bcac7da544f2ba20577682bd5747 (tip: the Chrome browser works best).

This time is best for topics which other parents/guardians might also relate to, asking informational questions, or just getting to know Dr. Barkat, as there may be other parents in the session at the same time (similar to the school counselor sessions for students offered on Mondays, during lunch, etc.). If you have a more private matter you would like to discuss, you are welcome to set up an individual time to talk with Dr. Barkat by emailing her at eubarkat@fcps.edu.

2021-03-21 ANGP & Senior Celebration Update

The Class of 2021 Jefferson Cup fundraiser is already closed. Parents who ordered Jefferson cups will be contacted via email with pickup information before April.  

Class of 2021 Graduation Yard Signs Still Available

Class of 2021 Graduation Yard Signs are still on sale while supplies last. As of now, there are only about 15 of the generic version of the yard signs left. Login to AtoZ Connect (at https://atozconnect.com/cls/login.php) to purchase a yard sign before they are gone.

Note: Some parents reported that they could not see ANGP products after logging into AtoZ Connect. If you are experiencing this issue, there’s a good chance that you have not completed the PTSA Directory Verification process, or might have missed the last few steps in the verification process. There are nine steps in the verification process; please make sure that you complete all nine steps by clicking Next until you reach the last step to Finish the process. 

Visit the ANGP & Senior Celebration Committee page on TJPTSA website at https://tjptsa.com/committees/angp-committee/ for more information related to ANGP & Senior Celebration.

2021-04-09 to 04-11 WE ARE ONE TJ Virtual 5K Run/Walk

Are you bored of sitting in front of a screen all day? Do you miss your TJ friends? Grab your mask and make a plan to run or walk the WE ARE ONE TJ 5K!!

On the weekend of April 9,10,11, anytime and anywhere, make a plan to get outside and reconnect with friends, family, or perhaps with nature. Just estimate a 5K route and start moving!

Download the playlist at: https://tinyurl.com/WeAreOneTJ5KPlaylist

Post your 5K photos (we miss seeing you!) at: https://www.facebook.com/OneTJ5k

HAVE FUN!
The PTSA Health & Wellness Committee

2021-03-09 and 11 HELP NEEDED: Welcome Back to School greeters!

While school will not look like what students are used to, there is probably a mixture of excitement with a bit of worry and the unknown for students and staff coming back in person. It has been almost a full year since students have attended classes at TJ (and some are stepping into the school for the first time as TJ students)! Help us start each new group off with a warm, enthusiastic welcome as the students arrive to school.

We plan to have a small group of parents spread along the entry lane just like we have done in the past for AP exams (except with masks)–holding posters with positive messages and cheering them on. Sign up here to join the fun!

  • Tuesday, March 2 – Grades 9 & 12, A-K
  • Thursday, March 4 – Grades 9 & 12, L-Z
  • Tuesday, March 9 – Grades 10 & 11, A-K
  • Thursday, March 11 – Grades 10 & 11, L-Z

Tuesday, March 2 greeters

2021-03-15 6-6:45pm Diversity in STEM Talk #3

The PTSA Diversity Committee of the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology will hold its next Diversity in STEM Talk in March! This series is especially for elementary and middle school students in grades 4-8. 

Join us Monday, March 15, at 6 p.m. to hear from Vern Williams, former math teacher in the Fairfax County Public Schools and current math teacher at BASIS Independent McLean in Tysons Corner. Mr. Williams taught mathematics in FCPS for 40 years and taught in the gifted and talented program for over 30 years. Among numerous other awards, Mr. Williams was the 1990 Fairfax County Public Schools teacher of the year and he received two awards for distinguished teaching from the Mathematical Association of America. His special interest is teaching traditional and rigorous mathematics to gifted middle school students. Join us to hear from this master teacher!

  • What sparked his interest in math?
  • What does he enjoy most about math?
  • What would he recommend to students who want to pursue math?
  • What else would you like to know?

Parents, register at this Zoom link: http://bit.ly/TJStemTalk3

Submit questions in advance here: https://bit.ly/tjdiversitytalks

If you missed our February 8 talk on robotics, you can view the recording here: https://tjptsa.com/2020-02-12-diversity-stem-talk-2-video-available/

2021-02-18 POSTPONED – Mental Health Coalition Meeting

This meeting will be rescheduled due to the snow day. Check back for an update.

4:15-5:15 PM

*Note the new time, 15 minutes earlier, due to the new bell schedule*

All parents, guardians, and students are invited to join the Mental Health Coalition, led by SGA and the student mental health group Minds Matter. MHC brings together students, administration, teachers, counselors and parents to coordinate mental health and wellness efforts for the TJ community. Video link available on the PTSA Google calendar. Meetings occur monthly on the 3rd Thursday, 4:15-5:15 PM.

2021-03-11 Challenge Success Virtual Workshops

The Challenge Success national organization is offering two of its most popular workshops in the coming weeks for parents to participate in virtually.  

On February 24th at 8:00pm, Challenge Success will offer

THE WELL-BALANCED STUDENT: AVOIDING STRESS & OVERSCHEDULING DURING THE PANDEMIC & BEYOND 

On March 11th at 8:00pm, they will offer their popular college admissions workshop

A HEALTHIER APPROACH TO COLLEGE ADMISSIONS.  

There is a $10 registration fee for each workshop. To learn more and to register for the interactive workshops, please visit – https://tinyurl.com/19m5k2pi

2021-05-15 8am-4pm TJ PTSA Diversity Committee STEM Enrichment Parent-Student Conference

The TJ PTSA Diversity Committee is pleased to announce it will be hosting a virtual event on 15 May 2021, an online virtual conference featuring several area STEM education providers, including those that offer free and reduced fee services for low-income households. The purpose of this event is to inform the community of those services
available for aspiring TJ candidates currently in Elementary and Middle School.

Some of the key providers at this event include:

  • Black Student Fund
  • Girls Who Math
  • Junior Scholars
  • Humanitas4All
  • Huntington Learning Center
  • Dr. Eddie Neal
  • Cathy Colglazier
  • And more…….

Event Details

When: May 15, 2021 08:00 AM – 4:00PM EST

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ocOGspj0iGNbRRum6ZFebdy22lLcAVpLR

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Dr. Harry Jackson
TJ PTSA Diversity Committee
703-488-8432
diversitychairs@tjptsa.org