Category Archives: News

News about what’s happening. This is not newsletter archives.

2021-02-28 ANGP & Senior Celebration Update

The Class of 2021 Jefferson Cup fundraiser is coming to an end on February 28th. If you plan to order a Jefferson cup for your senior, please place your order before this date. The Jefferson Cup is a traditional keepsake item for TJ graduates. This exquisitely simple and elegant pewter cup is engraved with TJ logo and “Class of 2021” underneath. Our Class of 2021 Jefferson Cup has a brushed finishing. It makes a beautiful graduation gift for our seniors. Don’t miss the opportunity to order one for your senior. Login to AtoZ Connect (at https://atozconnect.com/cls/login.php) to place your order. 

Class of 2021 Graduation Yard signs will continue to be on sale while supplies last.

Once logged into AtoZ Connect, ANGP & Senior Celebration products should be the very first thing you see under Store Categories. You can also get there clicking on the menu on the left side of the screen, select Store, then Products. If you can’t see the ANGP & Senior Celebration products, please check to make sure that you have completed the Directory Verification process and selected to subscribe to school emails.

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

2021-03-21 “Together” Book Group – slides posted

This event was held March 2 & 9 and hosted by the PTSA Health & Wellness Committee.

Slides from Part 1 led by TJ psychologist Esther Barkat

Slides from Part 2 led by TJ social worker Danielle Armstrong

From the book description: “Humans are social creatures: In this simple and obvious fact lies both the problem and the solution to the current crisis of loneliness. In his groundbreaking book, the 19th surgeon general of the United States Dr. Vivek Murthy makes a case for loneliness as a public health concern: a root cause and contributor to many of the epidemics sweeping the world today from alcohol and drug addiction to violence to depression and anxiety. Loneliness, he argues, is affecting not only our health, but also how our children experience school, how we perform in the workplace, and the sense of division and polarization in our society.

“But, at the center of our loneliness is our innate desire to connect. We have evolved to participate in community, to forge lasting bonds with others, to help one another, and to share life experiences. We are, simply, better together.”

“Together” is available at the Fairfax Co. library or their ebook platform, or buy from your local bookseller or online. https://www.vivekmurthy.com/together-book

More about the book:https://www.aspenideashealth.org/post/vivek-murthy-together

See our idea list for other book suggestions from the H&W Committee (the list includes past Principal’s Book Club selections and the Challenge Success book, “Overloaded and Underprepared”): http://a.co/aZ7aFgl

2021-02-01 Thank a Teacher Art Contest (cash prizes)

Deadline: February 1, 2021

From VAPTA January Bulletin 2021:

The Virginia Lottery, in partnership with the Virginia PTA, is excited to announce the fourth annual Thank a Teacher Art Contest, and we invite all K-12 public school artists to share their talent with us! Three student artists, whether enrolled virtually or face-to-face, will be selected to win a $150 gift card, and their school’s art department will be awarded $1,000 from the Virginia Lottery and $1,000 from our partners at The Supply Room. The winning designs (one each from an elementary, middle and high school student artist) will then be featured on thousands of thank-you notes distributed to teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week in May. Those notes will each feature a unique code for teachers to enter for a chance to win a Virginia-themed vacation. Check out last year’s top artwork here. 

Help us spread the word, and encourage the students in your life to enter their original artwork! Submissions will be accepted December 14, 2020 – February 1, 2021.

2021-03-01 VA PTA 2021 $1000 Scholarship Program

2021 Deadline: March 1, 2021

NOTE: TJ PTSA is in good standing so apply away!

Virginia PTA is proud to offer $1,000 scholarships to graduating Virginia high school students from an active PTA/PTSA in good standing. In keeping with the Vision and Mission of the PTA, these scholarships are awarded based on a demonstrated commitment to, and engagement in, volunteerism and community service. The number of scholarships awarded each year depends on proceeds of special Virginia PTA awards.

https://vapta.org/programs/virginia-pta-scholarships

2021-01-16 Classroom Monitors Needed

From the January 8th Email from TJHSST:

As we mentioned last month, we may need classroom monitors to supervise in-person students whose teachers are not returning to the building and will be teaching virtually during the spring semester. If interested please notify TJ directly by completing this form here. After completing the form, you can apply with FCPS here. A staff member from TJ will be in touch to set up interviews as needs arise.

2021-01-16 Challenge Success Playtime, Downtime, Family Time for Teens

Looking for some research-based common-sense strategies for promoting teen health and well-being? We know every family is different and some don’t need to worry about this, but some do. These are just offered as tips for those who are looking for some help.

Here’s the English version for teens.

Here’s the same in Spanish.

For context, and versions for elementary and preschool kids, click here.

2021-05-02 Virtual College Fairs (ongoing through May 2)

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) will hold a series of Virtual College Fairs.

On each fair date, hundreds of colleges will offer Zoom sessions for high school students like you. Students everywhere can log in, drop in, and ask questions. 

Sign up now at virtualcollegefairs.org and register for one or more fairs. Click below to see which colleges will be at each fair. For the most up-to-date listing, please check online.