Dear TJHSST Families,
I hope everyone is ready for the Thanksgiving break! Quick update this week with information about community Thanksgiving dinners, how to see your child's SEL screener results, a reminder for everyone who hasn't done so already to fill out your Federal Impact Aid survey (we sent individualized Talking Points and E-Notify messages to you on Thursday, Nov. 20 if you were still missing it - please do it as its important), and a note on our annual Toy Drive.
An update on our publication schedule the next couple of weeks. With the Thanksgiving break next week there will be no Jefferson Journal on November 28. We will resume in two weeks with the News You Choose December newsletter on December 5.
As always, please feel to reach out to me if you have any questions. Please have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,
Mike Roth
TJHSST Director of Communications
The following message is from FCPS' Office of Food and Nutrition Services:
FCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services is excited to host special Community Thanksgiving Dinners for our students and families, in partnership with Educate Fairfax.
If you were unable to attend your student's Thanksgiving lunch at school, FNS invites you to attend one of our Community Thanksgiving Dinners. These dinners are a great way to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving-inspired meal and celebrate the season with your school community.
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Monday, November 24, 6–7 p.m. at Herndon High School and Justice High School.
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Tuesday, November 25, 6–7 p.m. at Annandale High School and Mount Vernon High School.
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Cost: Meals are FREE for both children and adults thanks to the FNS afterschool program and a generous partnership with Educate Fairfax.
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Details: No registration is required. Meals will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Families can look forward to enjoying a delicious Thanksgiving-inspired meal, featuring a main dish, side items, fresh fruits and vegetables, and dessert. Meals must be eaten on-site.
The FCPS FNS team is excited to welcome all families, celebrate the season together, and continue building meaningful connections across our school communities.
We hope you will join us!
Students at TJ took the SEL Screener last month, providing information on skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
Individual student SEL Screener results are now available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE.
For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or reach out to school staff.
TJ and FCPS are asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. We will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, November 12.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. This year, FCPS expects to receive approximately $4 million in Impact Aid funding. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
 TJ Holiday Toys for Tots Drive kicks off Monday, November 2! We are collecting new and unwrapped toys to help families have a brighter holiday season.
Have your child drop off a new, unwrapped toy donation in the boxes located in the Main Office or the Activities Office anytime between November 24 and December 10.
You can also bring toys to our girls’ or boys’ home basketball openers on Tuesday, December 2, or Thursday, December 4, and receive free admission!
The drive ends December 10, so let's make this the biggest toy drive TJ has ever seen! Thank you for your support!
*Toys needed for age groups 0-2 and 11-14, No cosmetics, liquids, or fragile items*
Need to get ahold of 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 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 NewsYouChoose 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.
TJ's Anchor/Blue/Red Day Calendar
November 17 - Modified Anchor Day with 60 minute advisory and no JLC
November 24 - This Monday will be a Red Day for TJ
November 26-28 - Thanksgiving Holiday - no school for students or staff
December 5 - December News You Choose newsletter will be released
December 8 - Modified Anchor Day with 60 minute advisory and no JLC as well as Religious or Cultural Observance Day (Bodhi Day) - school remains in session.
December 10 - Winter Band Concert - 7 p.m. in Auditorium
December 22-January 2 - Winter Break - no school for students or staff
January 6 - Religious or Cultural Observance Day (Three Kings Day/Epiphany) - school remains in session with normal hours.
January 7 - Religious or Cultural Observance Day (Orthodox Christmas) - school remains in session with normal hours.
January 9 - January News You Choose newsletter will be released
January 14 - Winter Orchestra Concert - 7 p.m. in Auditorium
January 19 - Martin Luther King Holiday - no school for students or staff
January 28 - Modified Red Day with two-hour early release - end of first semester
January 29 - Staff Development Day - no school for students
January 30 - Teacher Workday - no school for students
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