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Important Dates

Dec 23 - Jan 3 - Winter Break- No School

Jan 6 - First day back after Winter Break

Jan 8 - Class of 2024 IB Diploma Candidates Reception 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Jan 8 - Orientation to Course Selection and Curriculum Night 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Jan 15 - IB Information Night

Jan 20 - MLK Jr Day / Inauguration - No School

Jan 28 - End of 2nd Quarter

Jan 28 - Edison Pyramid Choral Concert  at Edison HS  7pm - 9pm

Jan 29 - Teacher Workday- No School

Feb 6 - International Night

 

FCPS School Year Calendar      Edison CalendarWiz

Edison Offices Closed
Dec 23 - Jan 3

All Edison High School offices will be closed over the Winter Break. Offices will open Monday, January 6th at 7:30am.
Have a restful break!

Leadership class did a great job decorating the school lobby with snow!

Table of Contents

• Message from Principal Burke
• Curriculum Fair and Orientation to Course Selection
• Update Contact Info in ParentVUE
• Family Resource Center Webinars and FCPS Family Academy
• Community Boundary Review Meetings
• No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers
• FCPS News In Case You Missed It!
• Attendance Reporting
• Yearbook - Ordering
• Useful Links

Message from Principal Burke

Dear Edison Families,

As we close out 2024 and head into a well-deserved winter break, I want to take a moment to reflect on the spirit and generosity we’ve seen throughout our school this holiday season.

We wrapped up our holiday celebrations with a stunning concert featuring our Chorus and Chamber Orchestra. Their performance was a beautiful reminder of our students' talent and dedication to the arts. A special thank you to Mr. Lackie and our amazing chorus students who spread cheer this afternoon by caroling around the school—what a festive way to head into the break!

I’d also like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all our community members who donated gift cards and other items for our faculty holiday raffle. The outpouring of generosity was truly overwhelming, and our faculty felt deeply appreciated. Thank you for your kindness and support!

Today, we hosted our annual Electives Fair for our 9th through 11th graders, giving them the opportunity to explore the many elective options available for next school year. It was wonderful to see students engaging with teachers and peers as they planned for their academic journeys ahead.

Meanwhile, our seniors had a special class meeting, where they learned about the exciting events and activities planned for the second half of their final year at Edison. There’s so much to look forward to, and we’re thrilled to celebrate these moments with them.

As we head into winter break, I want to wish each of you a happy holiday season and a joyous new year. This is the perfect time to connect with family and friends, recharge, and reflect on the year behind us and the opportunities ahead.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, January 6, 2025, refreshed and ready to continue making this school year a great one.

Wishing you a season filled with happiness, health, and peace.

Amanda Burke
Principal 

Curriculum Fair and Orientation to Course Selection

Edison will be hosting an Orientation to Course Selection for Rising 9th Grade Families, and a Curriculum Fair for all students who will attend Edison next year on Wednesday, January 8 at 6:30 p.m.  The Curriculum Fair will be located around the first floor with representation from each department ready to talk about their offerings and to answer any questions you may have.  For rising 9th grade families, the evening will begin with a presentation in the auditorium at 6:30 p.m. and then you will also have an opportunity to visit the Curriculum Fair. We look forward to seeing you on January 8!

 Arlington Wreath-Laying on Saturday, 14 DEC 2024

JROTC had a total of 53 JROTC Cadets, 3 additional (students) friends and 3 parents joined us. It was a chilly, but very fun and productive morning!

Update Contact Info in ParentVUE

❄️ Be Among the First to Hear About School Delays/Closings

Watch this video to see how FCPS makes weather closing decisions. 

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be among the first to hear about weather delays and closings! Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE. Emails and text messages are sent to parents and caregivers based on the addresses and cell phone numbers entered on this platform.

Family Resource Center Webinars and FCPS Family Academy

🖥️ Free Webinars and Events for Families

In January, the Family Resource Center (FRC) will host webinars for families on:

• Overcoming School Refusal and Resistance
• Virtual Meeting for Siblings of Children with Special Needs
• FCPS Math Week
• Supporting Your Child’s Executive Functioning Skills
• Depression in Teens
• Understanding Trauma in Your Child/Comprendiedo el Trauma en su Hijo (presented in Spanish)

Sign up for the FRC newsletter or visit their webinar webpage.

Upcoming Family Academy Events

You are an important part of your child's education! The FCPS Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings.

Winter Chorus Concert December 17th!

Community Boundary Review Meetings

📍 Comprehensive Boundary Review Update

The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16 at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received.  If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in a virtual meeting:

• Friday, January 10, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m. 

• Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1-2:30 p.m. 

• Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m. 

• Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

• Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 
• Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

Language interpretation will be available. 

All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.

Mr. Mo's class playing bingo!

No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers

Is your high schooler 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 Teletherapy webpage for information on this service.

Edison Chorus caroling in the main office! 

FCPS News In Case You Missed It!

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration
• Be Among the First to Hear About Closings/Delays
• Fall 2024 Sports Champions

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

Attendance Reporting How to report an absence

Attendance Emails are no longer accepted or monitored. 

Edison Attendance Office  703-924-8080

All Day- Call and leave a message, ParentVue, or drop off a note
Late Arrival- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note
Early Release- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note

Please note: Last minute check outs can take up to 30 minutes to retrieve your student 

Yearbook - Ordering

Order your yearbook at:

www.yearbookordercenter.com

school code: 5211

Yearbook Advisor Vanessa Briggs

Visit us on [email protected]

Useful Links

• Edison High School Website
• Student Information System (SIS) Parent Vue
• School Payments via My School Bucks:  My School Bucks
• EHS Transcript Requests
• Former student records from more than five years ago can be requested via this site:  Verification of Graduation, Records, Transcripts

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Important Dates

Dec 16 - Partners for Safe Teen Driving  7pm - 8:30pm  Auditorium 

Dec 17- Winter Choral Orchestral Masterworks Concert  7pm - 9pm  Auditorium

Dec 18-19 - Senior Photos (yearbook ONLY)

Dec 23 - Jan 3 - Winter Break- No School

Jan 6 - First day back after Winter Break

Jan 8 - Class of 2024 IB Diploma Candidates Reception 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Jan 8 - Orientation to Course Selection and Curriculum Night 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Jan 15 - IB Information Night

Jan 20 - MLK Jr Day / Inauguration - No School

Jan 28 - End of 2nd Quarter

Jan 28 - Edison Pyramid Choral Concert  at Edison HS  7pm - 9pm

Jan 29 - Teacher Workday- No School

 

FCPS School Year Calendar      Edison CalendarWiz

Table of Contents

• Message from Principal Burke
• Student Spotlight
• PTSA Food Pantry
• Winter Resources
• Winter Special Education and 504 Newsletter
• Course Selection for 25-26 School Year
• No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers
• FCPS News In Case You Missed It!
• Outstanding Employee Awards!
• Yearbook - Ordering
• Attendance Reporting
• Useful Links

Message from Principal Burke

Dear Edison Families,

Thank you to all the parents who came out for the boundary meeting discussion this past Monday. It was great to see our community engaging thoughtfully during the superintendent's feedback session. Your voices are needed as we navigate these critical decisions.

Last week, we were inspired by the incredible presentations from our students during the Middle Years Program Personal Projects. Their diverse interests and passions were fully displayed, and watching them present was a great experience. Thank you to the parents who joined us for my coffee last week. It was great to connect, hear your thoughts, and continue building a collaborative partnership with you all.

Our winter sports season is in full swing, and seeing our athletes competing is fantastic. Our band and orchestra have also recently given outstanding performances—hearing them play truly brings the season to life. This is a reminder that next Tuesday night, our choir and chamber orchestra will be performing, and I encourage everyone to come out and celebrate the season with us.

A BIG thank-you to the families who have generously contributed gift cards for our faculty holiday party. These contributions will add a special touch to our winter festivities, and I know our teachers will greatly appreciate the thoughtfulness as we enjoy some fun and games together.

Next Friday, during our return period, we will have our Electives Fair. This is an opportunity for students to explore elective options for the next school year. You can support us by asking your students what elective might interest them and encouraging them to sign up to learn more about them.  Students will be receiving lessons next week about the various electives and how to sign up for the sessions on Friday.  After Winter Break, on January 8th, we will kick off the course selection process with our Orientation to Course Selection and Curriculum Night. This event is an excellent chance for parents to learn more about the courses available to their students for the upcoming school year.

Thank you for your continued support, and have a great weekend.

Amanda Burke
Principal 

Student Spotlight Edison Students Caught Doing Good in the Community

Fantasy characters help cheer up children and families at airport event

To quote a mom on the scene: “I was so impressed with how the kids never broke character, were so patient, and were so generous with their hugs.”

The students in question were senior Sophia Wiegold, and juniors Mateus Garbaliauskas and Lily Newman. The three Edison High School students volunteered to be characters for the 2024 Fantasy Flight event at Washington Dulles International Airport, on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Sophia and Mateus reprised their characters from the Edison Theatre production Peter Pan and Wendy, Tinkerbell and Peter. Lily became a Minion for the day. All three interacted with children and their families all morning, spreading joy and laughter.

Each year, United Airlines proudly collaborates with Children’s Hospice International to orchestrate a heartwarming expedition to the “North Pole.” This enchanting event is designed to bring joy to terminally ill children and their families during the holiday season by transporting them on a special flight to a winter wonderland inspired by the spirit of Santa Claus. Costumed characters and many other festive stations were part of their experience. 

We are proud to celebrate Lily, Mateus, and Sophia for their time and caring hearts to help make this event special to all who attended.

Photos by Gretta Wiegold.

 

Is your student doing amazing things that you want to shine a light on? We want to hear from you! Fill out our Student Spotlight Form and let us know. Your student could be featured in our newsletter!

Edison Offices Closed
Dec 23 - Jan 3

All Edison High School offices will be closed over the Winter Break. Offices will open Monday, January 6th at 7:30am.
Have a restful break!

PTSA Food Pantry

The PTSA is collecting money for families in need this holiday season. They would like to give each family a $75 gift card to Aldi. If you're able to donate, please click this link - Winter Holiday Food Pantry Fundraiser

 

If you are a family in need of assistance this holiday break please contact the food pantry chairs to be added to the distribution list at: [email protected]. 

Winter Resources

⛄Student and Family Resources

Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.

School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue! 

FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures. 

Winter Special Education and 504 Newsletter

The latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. Topics in this issue include:

• Community Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities
• Save the Date: 2025 Family Summit
• SEL Screener Results
• New Accessibility Resources
• Adapted Physical Education and Recreation Program
• Why Some Students with Disabilities Stay in FCPS Until Age 22
• VR Programs Supports Out-of-State Post Secondary Schools
• Executive Functioning Webinars
• Early Literacy Resources
• ESY and Assessment Webinar
• COVID-19 Compensatory Education: FCPS Service Delivery Options

Subscribe to the Special Education and 504 Newsletter.

Students on the Virginia Tech field trip last week.

Course Selection for 25-26 School Year Course Selection Begins in January 

Beginning in January 2025, students will meet with their counselors to discuss course selection for next year. Families are encouraged to actively participate in this important process. 

As students choose courses, it is important to remind them to consider the following:

• Current academic strengths and habits.
• Graduation requirements 
• Interests and career and postsecondary goals.
• Personal well-being.
• Extracurricular activities and other commitments that may impact students’ time and energy.

School-life balance is an important consideration as students strive for academic and personal success. Families are welcome to contact their student’s school counselor with questions.

Graduation Requirements and Planning

Careful consideration is essential when planning next year's courses. We encourage our students and families to review the Graduation Requirements and Course Planning webpage to make informed decisions while planning for success in high school and beyond. Reviewing the Program of Studies may be helpful as well. 

Please refer to the Edison HS course catalog and course selection for more information.

 

🗓️ Save the Date: Academy Open Houses Begin in January!

FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in January.

A high school academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses to prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, or internships with local businesses.

Learn more and view the calendar of Academy Open Houses.

Region 3 Leadership at the Boundary Meeting with School Board Representative Marcia St. John-Cunning.

No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

Is your high schooler 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 Teletherapy webpage for information on this service.

FCPS News In Case You Missed It!

FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Course Selection for Middle and High School Students
• Join Our Teacher Team!
• Comprehensive Boundary Review Updates

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

Outstanding Employee Awards! Yearbook - Ordering

Order your yearbook at:

www.yearbookordercenter.com

school code: 5211

Yearbook Advisor Vanessa Briggs

Visit us on [email protected]

Attendance Reporting How to report an absence

Attendance Emails are no longer accepted or monitored. 

Edison Attendance Office  703-924-8080

All Day- Call and leave a message, ParentVue, or drop off a note
Late Arrival- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note
Early Release- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note

Please note: Last minute check outs can take up to 30 minutes to retrieve your student 

Useful Links

• Edison High School Website
• Student Information System (SIS) Parent Vue
• School Payments via My School Bucks:  My School Bucks
• EHS Transcript Requests
• Former student records from more than five years ago can be requested via this site:  Verification of Graduation, Records, Transcripts

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Table of Contents

• Aldi Gift Cards for Families in Need
• Families in Need of Assistance
• Calling All Holiday Bakers!
• Gift Cards for Staff
• All Night Grad Party
• Useful Links

Aldi Gift Cards for Families in Need

The PTSA is collecting money for families in need this holiday season. We would like to give each family a $75 gift card to Aldi. If you're able to donate, please click this link - Winter Holiday Food Pantry Fundraiser

Families in Need of Assistance

If you are a family in need of assistance this holiday break please contact the food pantry chairs to be added to the distribution list at: [email protected]. 

Calling All Holiday Bakers! Gift Cards for Staff

Our Edison administration is collecting gift cards to raffle off at their annual Staff Holiday Party on December 17th. If you are interested in helping by donating a gift card, please reach out to Gina D'Angelo, [email protected] and help show our awesome staff some love!

All Night Grad Party

ANGP needs volunteers of all kinds for a successful and safe end of the year party for our graduating seniors. 

The class of 2025 All Night Grad Party will be held at the Franconia Rec Center on June 3, 2025 from 11:00pm until 4:30am. Questions? [email protected]

Useful Links

• PTSA Website
• PTSA Store
• [email protected]
• Edison High School Website
• Edison HS CalendarWiz

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Important Dates

Dec 9 - Boundary Review Community Mtg for Region 3 -6:30 pm at Mt. Vernon HS

Dec 11- Parent University Course Selection Process 6pm - 7pm

Dec 18-19 - Senior Photos (yearbook ONLY)

Dec 23 - Jan 3 - Winter Break- No School

Jan 8 - Class of 2024 IB Diploma Candidates Reception

Jan 15 - IB Information Night

Jan 20 - MLK Jr Day / Inauguration - No School

Jan 28 - End of 2nd Quarter

Jan 29 - Teacher Workday- No School

Table of Contents

• Message from Principal Burke
• Gift Cards for the Faculty!
• Student Spotlight
• Class of 2024 IB Diploma Candidates!
• IB Information Night
• Student Laptops
• Peer Mentoring Program
• Boundary Review Community Meeting
• 2025-26 FAFSA Form Now Available
• No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers
• FCPS News In Case You Missed It!
• Yearbook - Ordering
• Attendance Reporting
• Useful Links

Message from Principal Burke

We show school spirit every day!

Gift Cards for the Faculty!

We are collecting gift cards to raffle at the Annual Faculty Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 17th.  Parents, families, and students are invited to send in donated gift cards to the main office addressed to Gina D'Angelo.

We kindly ask that we receive all gift card donations by Monday, December 16th. Please contact Gina D'Angelo at [email protected] for more information.

Student Spotlight

Is your student doing amazing things that you want to shine a light on? We want to hear from you! Fill out our Student Spotlight Form and let us know. Your student could be featured in our newsletter!

Class of 2024 IB Diploma Candidates! Attention Class of 2024 IB Diploma Candidates!

We are thrilled to invite you to a special reception to celebrate your achievements and present your IB Diplomas.

📅 Date: January 8 🕠 Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 📍 Location: Edison HS Cafeteria – Gym Side (please use door 14 to enter)

Celebrate your hard work, connect with your classmates, and pick up your diploma. Light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there; however, if you are unable to attend, please reach out to Ms. Devers ([email protected]) to arrange to pick up your diploma or certificate.

IB Information Night

Join Edison’s IB Coordinators, Ms. Sabra Devers and Ms. Corinne Nuttall, at Edison High School’s IB Night on January 15, 2025, from 6:00 – 7:00 PM in the Auditorium. They will give an overview of the IB Programme at Edison as well as answer some of the most frequently asked questions, such as:

• How do you become an IB student?
• What is the IB MYP Personal Project?
• What is the FCPS/IB MYP Certificate?
• What are the benefits of taking IB DP courses?
• What is the IB Diploma?
• What is the difference between the IB Diploma and the IB Diploma Certificate?

Student Laptops

Reminder that the tech office does not hand out loaner laptops or chargers. If a student has lost their laptop, they need to report it to the tech office, or if there is damage, have them go to the tech office.  There are no charges for damage such as wear and tear. If a student lost their laptop or charger, they must pay for a replacement. 

Peer Mentoring Program Exciting News: Peer Mentoring Program at Edison High School

We are thrilled to announce the launch of a Peer Mentoring Program at Edison High School! Inspired by several of our seniors, this initiative will pair junior and senior students with 9th graders to provide support during their transition into high school.

The program is designed to help 9th-grade students with:

• Academic challenges
• Time management and study skills
• Building a sense of community and belonging

If you have a junior or senior student in your household, please encourage them to complete the attached application. Please note: the QR Code link is accessible only through a student’s school email account.

We are excited about the positive impact this program will have on our school community! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our school counselors:

• Mr. Dami Alao: [email protected]
• Mr. David Schlemmer: [email protected]

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions.

You are encouraged to attend the Region 3 Meeting at Mount Vernon High School Monday, December 9th at 6:30 - 8:00 pm Register Here! Language interpretation will be available. 

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage. 

Students showed off their Middle Years Program Personal Projects today!

2025-26 FAFSA Form Now Available

The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available. Any college-bound high school senior — regardless of income — who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs should complete a FAFSA form. 

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to work with their children to complete the FAFSA as early as possible. Check each college’s financial aid office webpage for deadlines and financial aid forms. Then, create an account, if you have not already done so, and fill out the FAFSA.

The Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) application will be available in late January for students who are unable to complete the FAFSA. To help determine which aid option is right for you, visit the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia website.

Get Help Filling out FAFSA From College Access Fairfax

Over the next few months, College Access Fairfax will be offering several programs on completing the FAFSA/VASA and finding and applying for scholarships. Get information on these programs and how to access them on the College Access Fairfax website.

In addition, College Access Fairfax staff are available for virtual one-on-one help sessions to complete the FAFSA/VASA. To request an appointment, families should email [email protected].

No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students

Is your high schooler 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 Teletherapy webpage for information on this service.

FCPS News In Case You Missed It!

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Family Academy Orientation
• Literacy Resources
• Winter Programs and Activities

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

Yearbook - Ordering

Order your yearbook at:

www.yearbookordercenter.com

school code: 5211

Yearbook Advisor Vanessa Briggs

Visit us on [email protected]

Attendance Reporting How to report an absence

Attendance Emails are no longer accepted or monitored. 

Edison Attendance Office  703-924-8080

All Day- Call and leave a message, ParentVue, or drop off a note
Late Arrival- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note
Early Release- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note

Please note: Last minute check outs can take up to 30 minutes to retrieve your student 

Useful Links

• Edison High School Website
• Student Information System (SIS) Parent Vue
• School Payments via My School Bucks:  My School Bucks
• EHS Transcript Requests
• Former student records from more than five years ago can be requested via this site:  Verification of Graduation, Records, Transcripts

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Table of Contents

• Winter Holiday Food Baskets/Gift Cards
• Restaurant Night at Hangry Burger
• Next PTSA Meeting
• All Night Grad Party
• Useful Links

Winter Holiday Food Baskets/Gift Cards

The EHS PTSA will be providing assistance to families in need with our Winter Holiday Food Baskets/Gift Cards. If you are a family in need of assistance this winter break, please contact [email protected]. 

For families able to donate to the initiative, a fundraising link will be provided soon.

Restaurant Night at Hangry Burger Next PTSA Meeting

There will be no December PTSA General Membership Meeting, instead we are hoping to have a holiday get together at a local establishment. Please keep your eye out for more information coming soon.

All Night Grad Party

The ANGP still has a number of open Committee and Sub Committee positions that require a shadow this year, due to many parents having a graduating Senior and therefore not continuing in their current role. 

Please look over the list below and let us know if you are interested in filling any of these roles. We can put you in touch with the current chair and they can let you know what’s involved and the level of time commitment.

We do need a fair number of non-senior parents to take over these positions for the 2025/2026 school year. If you know of any non-senior parent that might be interested in joining a committee now to learn the ropes this year, please have them contact Robin A.

The class of 2025 All Night Grad Party will be held at the Franconia Rec Center on June 3, 2025 from 11:00pm until 4:30am.

It is imperative that we get as many parents involved as possible so that the students can continue to enjoy a FUN and SAFE environment during their All Night Grad Party! Please help spread the word!

ANGP Subcommittees (most are in need of a current shadow):

Bag and Baggage 
Budget
Communications
Corporate donations
Decorations
Fire Marshall Liaison
Food
Mulch Sale
Party Set-up
Registration 
Secretary 
Treasurer
Volunteer Coordinator/Outreach
Webmaster

Here is a small breakdown/description of some of the positions:

Treasurer—There are some checks to write this fall as we secure deposits for the party. It picks up around the mulch sale (March/April), with lots of deposits and paying vendors. Busiest from the middle of May through the party. Then the treasurer is responsible for reconciling the books for the PTSA Audit in August.

Food—Need at least one parent to be a non-senior parent.  Can work as a team to contact area restaurants to get some deals on food. Will be provided with 2024 food list and quantities ordered etc. as a starting point. Non-senior parent is needed to be at the Rec Center the night of the party to manage pick-ups and deliveries of food orders.

Communications—Submit information to the front office to put in the weekly PTSA message.  Work with PTSA Communications VP to get ANGP information on social media.  Send info to the Senior class president and vice president to place ANGP information on the Class of 2025 Instagram page.

Corporate/Business donations—work with a list of established donors to solicit donations from area businesses.

Party Set up—This needs to be a non-senior parent.  Will need to be at Rec Center at 7:30 p.m. the night of the party to manage set up volunteers and get Rec Center ready for the party.

Volunteer Outreach—I would like someone that could compile a list of school events/activities that ANGP committee members could attend with the ANGP display to talk to parents about joining the committee. Then closer to the party will be responsible for reaching out to parents volunteering for the party.

Webmaster—ANGP has its own web page at www.edisonangp.com.  I would like someone who would be responsible for updating this throughout the year. With the mulch sale info, adding business sponsors, party information, etc.

Secretary—Need someone to take notes at every meeting and prepare minutes. 

Please note the next ANGP meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 14th via zoom (link will be sent at a later date).

Thank you for your time and attention! Stay warm!

Useful Links

• PTSA Website
• PTSA Store
• [email protected]
• Edison High School Website

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Important Dates

Nov 27 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break - No School

Dec 5 - Parent Coffee at 9am

Dec 9 - Boundary Review Community Mtg for Region 3 -6:30 pm at Mt. Vernon HS

Dec 18-19 - Senior Photos (yearbook ONLY)

Dec 23 - Jan 3 - Winter Break- No School

Jan 20 - MLK Jr Day / Inauguration - No School

Jan 28 - End of 2nd Quarter

Jan 29 - Teacher Workday

Table of Contents

• Message from Principal Burke
• Gift Cards for the Faculty!
• Student Spotlight
• Food For Neighbors
• You're Invited: IB MYP Personal Project Showcase
• Federal Impact Aid Survey
• Boundary Review Community Meeting
• Meditation and Silent Reflection Permission
• No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers
• Yearbook - Ordering
• Useful Links

Message from Principal Burke

Happy Thanksgiving, Edison Families!

As we head into Thanksgiving break, I just want to say how thankful we are for all of you. Your support means so much to us, and we’re grateful to have such an amazing community here at Edison.

I hope you all have a chance to relax, spend time with loved ones, and enjoy some good food over the holiday. Stay safe, and we can’t wait to see everyone back on Monday, December 2!

A quick note—our next Parent Coffee is on Tuesday, December 5, at 9:00 AM. If you can RSVP, that would help us plan, but please feel free to come even if you don’t RSVP. We’d love to have you join us!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Amanda Burke
Principal

Administrative Team Serving Lunch to our Students!

Gift Cards for the Faculty!

We are collecting gift cards to raffle at the Annual Faculty Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 17th.  Parents, families, and students are invited to send in donated gift cards to the main office addressed to Gina D'Angelo.

We kindly ask that we receive all gift card donations by Monday, December 16th. Please contact Gina D'Angelo at [email protected] for more information.

Student Spotlight

Is your student doing amazing things that you want to shine a light on? We want to hear from you! Fill out our Student Spotlight Form and let us know. Your student could be featured in our newsletter!

Food For Neighbors

Edison High School is pairing up with Food For Neighbors to assist families in need.  Please take a moment to read how you can help!  Every little bit can help a family. 

Students attending the Latin Convention in Richmond this past weekend.

You're Invited: IB MYP Personal Project Showcase

We invite you to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2027 students as they showcase their IB MYP Personal Projects on Friday, December 6, 2024 from 10:15 AM to 11:30 AM.

This is an opportunity to witness firsthand the culmination of months of dedicated work, creativity, and perseverance. Students will present their projects, which reflect their passions and interests.

Date: Friday, December 6, 2024 Time: 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Edison High School Library

We look forward to sharing this special moment with you.

Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions.

You are encouraged to attend the Region 3 Meeting at Mount Vernon High School Monday, December 9th at 6:30 - 8:00 pm Register Here! Language interpretation will be available. 

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage. 

 

Meditation and Silent Reflection Permission

Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to fostering a caring culture where each and every student can thrive in a learning environment where they feel welcome and a sense of belonging. 

In alignment with FCPS Regulation 1502,  Schools ensure that students and staff of all religious backgrounds have reasonable accommodation and access to meditation and silent reflection space within the school building. 

FCPS supports students who need to take time during the school day to practice as their faith requires. If your student needs to be excused from a portion of at least one class to meditate and pray, please complete the google form: Meditation and Silent Reflection Permission Form to provide permission for your student to regularly miss instructional time to access our meditation and silent reflection space. This would mean that your student would regularly miss instructional time. By doing so, your student will be responsible for all work that needs to be completed or made up. 

No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers

High school students can access virtual mental health services at no cost through an FCPS program with Hazel Health. Their therapists are licensed and also trained in teen-specific challenges.

Students may be referred by a guardian or designated staff member and participate in weekly video therapy sessions. The therapists will work with students until they achieve their therapy goals, or they can help connect families with long-term mental health services in the community if needed. 

Learn more about teletherapy for high school students.

Yearbook - Ordering

Order your yearbook at:

www.yearbookordercenter.com

school code: 5211

Yearbook Advisor Vanessa Briggs

Visit us on [email protected]

Useful Links

• Edison High School Website
• Student Information System (SIS) Parent Vue
• School Payments via My School Bucks:  My School Bucks
• EHS Transcript Requests
• Former student records from more than five years ago can be requested via this site:  Verification of Graduation, Records, Transcripts

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Important Dates

Nov 27 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break - No School; Offices Closed

Dec 5 - Parent Coffee at 9am

Dec 9 - Boundary Review Community Mtg for Region 3 -6:30 pm at Mt. Vernon HS

Dec 18-19 - Senior Photos (yearbook ONLY)

Dec 23 - Jan 3 - Winter Break- No School

Jan 20 - MLK Jr Day / Inauguration - No School

Jan 28 - End of 2nd Quarter

Jan 29 - Teacher Workday

Table of Contents

• Message from Principal Burke
• Student Spotlight
• Attendance for Thanksgiving Week
• Food For Neighbors
• Gift Cards for the Faculty!
• You're Invited: IB MYP Personal Project Showcase
• Student Laptops
• Reviews: Peter Pan and Wendy presented by Thomas A. Edison HS
• Federal Impact Aid Survey
• Student Feedback Opportunity for FCPS Cell Phone Policy and SR&R
• Meditation and Silent Reflection Permission
• Boundary Review Community Meeting
• ❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather
• Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon
• Family Assistance Questionnaire
• No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers
• Yearbook - Ordering
• Attendance
• FCPS News
• Useful Links

Message from Principal Burke

Good afternoon, Edison Eagles!

It has been a great week here at Edison!

This past Saturday, we hosted a Multilingual Day of Service, and it was nice to see our students explore multilingualism as a strength while developing their leadership and advocacy skills. Later in the day, our students competed on It's Academic, showing their impressive knowledge across various topics. It was nice to see them in action!

On Wednesday, we held our Meet the Coach Night for our winter sports teams. It was great to see all of our families there to learn more about how they can support their athelte. We are excited about the upcoming winter season and look forward to cheering on our student-athletes as they compete.

Last night was the end of our fall sports season as our Edison Football team took on Hayfield. Our athletes and coaches have played with heart all season, and it has been great to watch them compete. A shout out to our cheerleaders for their dedication and spirit—they were there cheering on the team even in the coldest weather!

Yesterday, we celebrated Thanksgiving early in the cafeteria, the students enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving lunch. It was nice to see members of our administrative team serving meals in the lunch line—a great way to connect with our students during this season.

Next week will be a short week with the Thanksgiving holiday. Parents, if your child will not attend school on Monday or Tuesday, please let us as soon as possible to ensure their attendance records are updated promptly. If attendance is not reported ahead of time, you may still receive calls, but we will work to clear the attendance line as soon as possible.

As we get closer to the break, I just want to remind everyone about our assignment and assessment expectations. While some of you might need to work on long-term projects or catch up on assignments over the break, there won’t be any short-term assignments due on December 2 or 3. Also, teachers won't be giving out any new assignments on November 25 or 26 that are due right after the break, and there won’t be any big tests planned during those first days back. We hope this helps everyone enjoy their holiday without unnecessary stress!

Have a great weekend!

Amanda Burke
Principal

Student Spotlight

Last week, Edison sent 55 students to audition for the annual District X Honor Choir and 32 were accepted! Sasha is one of those Edison singers and would love to congratulate her for such a great achievement! It takes courage, confidence, persistence and the right guidance to be able to achieve goals. Thanks to Mr. Kevin Lackie and vocal coach Nicole Lamm for the continuous support on her choir development. Great job Sasha!

 

Would you like to congratulate our Student Spotlight? Fill out the Student Spotlight Congratulations form and we will get the message to them!

Student Spotlight

Is your student doing amazing things that you want to shine a light on? We want to hear from you! Fill out our Student Spotlight Form and let us know. Your student could be featured in our newsletter!

Attendance for Thanksgiving Week

Attendance is critical to the success of your child's school journey. However, if missing school on November 25 and/or 26 is unavoidable, please let our attendance office know now by calling 703-924-8080 and leave a message. You can also report an All-Day Absence on ParentVue! 

Reminders:
Be specific about the date in which your child will be absent.
Please spell your child's last name.
Attendance Emails are no longer accepted or monitored. 

If your child is checking out early, please call the attendance office in the morning and remind your child to check their e-hallpass!
Last minute check outs can take up to 30 minutes.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving Break!

Food For Neighbors

Edison High School is pairing up with Food For Neighbors to assist families in need.  Please take a moment to read how you can help!  Every little bit can help a family. 

Gift Cards for the Faculty!

We are collecting gift cards to raffle at the Annual Faculty Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 17th.  Parents, families, and students are invited to send in donated gift cards to the main office addressed to Gina D'Angelo.

We kindly ask that we receive all gift card donations by Monday, December 16th. Please contact Gina D'Angelo at [email protected] for more information.

You're Invited: IB MYP Personal Project Showcase

We invite you to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2027 students as they showcase their IB MYP Personal Projects on Friday, December 6, 2024 from 10:15 AM to 11:30 AM.

This is an opportunity to witness firsthand the culmination of months of dedicated work, creativity, and perseverance. Students will present their projects, which reflect their passions and interests.

Date: Friday, December 6, 2024 Time: 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Edison High School Library

We look forward to sharing this special moment with you.

Student Laptops

Reminder that the tech office does not hand out loaner laptops or chargers. If a student has lost their laptop, they need to report it to the tech office, or if there is damage, have them go to the tech office.  There are no charges for damage such as wear and tear. If a student lost their laptop or charger, they must pay for a replacement. 

Reviews: Peter Pan and Wendy presented by Thomas A. Edison HS We are excited that the two top Cappies reviews that were published on the Cappies NCA website are now available for everyone to read. Knowing that these high school students took the time to write such thoughtful words about the work of our students warms our hearts!

Reviews: Peter Pan and Wendy presented by Thomas A. Edison HS

Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Happy School Psychologist Week to Edison's own Kayla Callister!

Student Feedback Opportunity for FCPS Cell Phone Policy and SR&R

FCPS is working with K12 Insight to host a community forum for families, staff members, and students to provide feedback on the school division’s cell phone policies and practices, and the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document. FCPS is looking for more student participants (grades 3-12) to help ensure diverse perspectives from our community.

The community forum will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center. If your student is interested in providing feedback, please visit the Cell Phone Policy Forum registration page to learn more. Families must register their child by Monday, November 25.

Meditation and Silent Reflection Permission

Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to fostering a caring culture where each and every student can thrive in a learning environment where they feel welcome and a sense of belonging. 

In alignment with FCPS Regulation 1502,  Schools ensure that students and staff of all religious backgrounds have reasonable accommodation and access to meditation and silent reflection space within the school building. 

FCPS supports students who need to take time during the school day to practice as their faith requires. If your student needs to be excused from a portion of at least one class to meditate and pray, please complete the google form: Meditation and Silent Reflection Permission Form to provide permission for your student to regularly miss instructional time to access our meditation and silent reflection space. This would mean that your student would regularly miss instructional time. By doing so, your student will be responsible for all work that needs to be completed or made up. 

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions.

You are encouraged to attend the Region 3 Meeting at Mount Vernon High School Monday, December 9th at 6:30 - 8:00 pm Register Here! Language interpretation will be available. 

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage. 

Edison students competed last Saturday on It's Academic! 

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kHubbZru2kWinter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices. 

The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact your child’s school. 

Register for ParentVUE

Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.

Family Assistance Questionnaire

Edison High School is committed to ensuring that all our students have the resources and support they need throughout the school year to reach their full potential in school and within the community. The Family Assistance Questionnaire is entirely optional and confidential. You only need to complete the questionnaire if you are interested in receiving assistance. The questionnaire is available online in English and Spanish. Paper copies and questionnaires in other languages are available upon request. If you have any questions, please contact our Family Liaison, Luisa Espinoza, at [email protected] or 703-924-8200.

Link to Family Assistance Questionnaire

English: https://tinyurl.com/EHSassistance

Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/EHSasistencia

No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers

High school students can access virtual mental health services at no cost through an FCPS program with Hazel Health. Their therapists are licensed and also trained in teen-specific challenges.

Students may be referred by a guardian or designated staff member and participate in weekly video therapy sessions. The therapists will work with students until they achieve their therapy goals, or they can help connect families with long-term mental health services in the community if needed. 

Learn more about teletherapy for high school students.

Yearbook - Ordering

Order your yearbook at:

www.yearbookordercenter.com

school code: 5211

Yearbook Advisor Vanessa Briggs

Visit us on [email protected]

Attendance How to report an absence

Attendance Emails are no longer accepted or monitored. 

Edison Attendance Office  703-924-8080

All Day- Call and leave a message, ParentVue, or drop off a note
Late Arrival- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note
Early Release- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note

Please note: Last minute check outs can take up to 30 minutes to retrieve your student 

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Preparing for Winter Weather
• SEL Screener Results
• Varsity Girls Wrestling Is New Winter Sport

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

• Spanish:

FCPS NewsEn caso de que se lo haya perdido en FCPS This Week, la división escolar compartió actualizaciones sobre los siguientes temas y otros:

• Preparación para el invierno
• Resultados de la Encuesta del SEL
• La lucha libre femenina es el nuevo deporte de invierno

Lea FCPS Esta Semana para aprender más sobre estos temas. Si aún no recibe este boletín semanal, suscríbase hoy mismo.

Useful Links

• Edison High School Website
• Student Information System (SIS) Parent Vue
• School Payments via My School Bucks:  My School Bucks
• EHS Transcript Requests
• Former student records from more than five years ago can be requested via this site:  Verification of Graduation, Records, Transcripts

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Table of Contents

• All Night Grad Party
• Thanksgiving Food Basket Fundraiser
• Food Assistance
• Useful Links

All Night Grad Party The Class of 2025 All Night Grad Party (ANGP)will be held at the Franconia Rec Center on June 3, 2025 from 11:00pm until 4:30am.

We need a fair number of non-senior parents to take over the below positions for the 2025/2026 school year. If you know of any non-senior parent that might be interested in joining a committee now to learn the ropes this year, please have them contact Robin.

It is imperative that we get as many parents involved as possible so that the students can continue to enjoy the FUN and SAFE environment of the all night grad party! Please spread the word!

ANGP Subcommittees (most are in need of a current shadow): 

Bag and Baggage, Budget, Communications, Corporate Donations, Decorations

Fire Marshall Liaison, Food, Mulch Sale, Party Set-up, Registration, Secretary, 

Treasurer, Volunteer Coordinator/Outreach, Webmaster

Please note the next ANGP meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 3rd via zoom (link will be sent at a later date). Questions?[email protected]

Thanksgiving Food Basket Fundraiser

Please help support Edison families in need this Thanksgiving by donating to our annual Thanksgiving Food basket fundraiser. The link is here: https://app.givebacks.gives/thanksgiving-baskets2024 . A $50 donation would provide a basket for a family of four, however we welcome any donation you are comfortable with, and are able to make.

Food Assistance

If you are a family that is in need of food assistance this holiday season, please email the Food Pantry Chairs, Tracy Dove and Kate Spang at [email protected] or the EHS PTSA President at [email protected]. No questions asked, we are here to help.

Useful Links

• PTSA Website
• PTSA Store
• [email protected]
• Edison High School Website

5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310 | Main Office: 703-924-8000
Attendance: 703-924-8080 | Web | Twitter | Instagram

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Important Dates

Nov 13 - 16 -  Edison Theatre Production of Peter Pan and Wendy Tickets!

Nov 16 - Multilingual Learners Day of Service

Nov 19 - PTSA meeting 7pm

Nov 27 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break - No School

Dec 23 - Jan 3 - Winter Break- No School

Jan 28 - End of 2nd Quarter

Nov 13 - 16 -  Edison Theatre Production of Peter Pan and Wendy Tickets!

Table of Contents

• Message from Principal Burke
• Student Spotlight
• Drop Off Shelf
• Gift Cards for the Faculty!
• Federal Impact Aid Survey
• Meditation and Silent Reflection Permission
• Multilingual Learners Day of Service: Our Voices, Our Future
• Boundary Review Community Meeting
• Family Assistance Questionnaire
• No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers
• Yearbook - Ordering
• Attendance
• FCPS News
• Useful Links

Message from Principal Burke

Good afternoon, Edison Eagles!

This past Monday, we honored Veterans Day, and I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our veterans for your service and sacrifices. Your dedication and courage inspire us all.

Our theater students brought magic to the stage with their presentation of Peter Pan and Wendy. The whimsical production had the audience laughing and captivated throughout. Our students incorporated new techniques shared by the Synthetic Theater Group, which enriched their performances. We were thrilled to host some of our feeder middle and elementary school students for the performance, fostering a love for the arts among our younger Eagles.

Congratulations to our art teacher, Rachel Wallace, whose incredible work was featured at the Lorton Workhouse Teacher Exhibition. Her creativity and talent continue to inspire not only her students but the entire Edison community.

A huge shout-out to our chorus students who auditioned for District Chorus! This year, we had the largest number of students accepted in recent years—a testament to their hard work and dedication. Well done, Eagles!

Last Friday, we celebrated Senior Night for our football, cheer, and band students at our final home game of the season. It was a bittersweet moment as we bid farewell to our seniors and thanked them for their contributions to Edison. You will all be deeply missed!

Looking ahead, I hope you’ll join us for the PTSA meeting on Tuesday, November 19, at 7 PM in the library. Your participation helps strengthen our school community and supports our students.

As we enter this busy time of year, I want to remind everyone of the importance of regular school attendance. Attendance is crucial not only for student learning but also because excused and unexcused absences impact our school’s accreditation. Let’s work together to ensure our students are present and engaged.

Lastly, don’t forget to join us tomorrow for our Multilingual Learners Day of Service at Edison. The event begins at 9 AM, and it’s a great opportunity to support our community while celebrating our diversity.

Thank you for your ongoing support of Edison High School. Have a wonderful weekend, and as always, Go Eagles!

Amanda Burke
Principal

Student Spotlight

Jackson with his Vocal Coach, Nicole Lamm

Jackson Byrd performed in Division III (11th & 12th grade) with "On the Street Where You Live" from My Fair Lady and "Dust and Ashes” from Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812.  

He won 1st place in his Division!  

One of the judges commented “Terrific-enjoyed your light lyric “baritenor”, natural musicality, and solid connection to text and intention!”

The Northern VA Music Teachers’ Association (NVMTA) hosts a wide variety of student recitals, festivals and competition including a Musical Theatre competition designed to give students experience and preparation for the theatre industry’s audition process at every level.  Each student performs two contrasting musical theater cuts (traditionally called 32-bar cuts).  Singers are judged on Vocal Quality, Musicianship, Artistry/Expression, Stage Presence, Repertoire Choices/Contrast.

Great job Jackson!

 

Would you like to congratulate our Student Spotlight? Fill out the Student Spotlight Congratulations form and we will get the message to them!

Student Spotlight

Is your student doing amazing things that you want to shine a light on? We want to hear from you! Fill out our Student Spotlight Form and let us know. Your student could be featured in our newsletter!

Drop Off Shelf

To help our students stay prepared, we've set up a convenient Drop Off Shelf in the lobby. This is for items with no monetary value, such as:

• Lunches      Homework     Umbrellas      Extra clothing

Please note:

• The shelf is not monitored by staff.
• Students will not be notified when items are dropped off.

For Valuables (e.g., Laptops):

• Main Office Drop-Off: Please bring your child's laptop to the main office.
• Teacher Notification: We will notify your child's teacher via email.

Important: Due to staff responsibilities, we cannot deliver items directly to students.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Edison Art Teacher Rachel Wallace's artwork was chosen to be a part of the FCPS Teacher Exhibition at the Workhouse in Lorton!

Gift Cards for the Faculty!

We are collecting gift cards to raffle at the Annual Faculty Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 17th.  Parents, families, and students are invited to send in donated gift cards to the main office addressed to Gina D'Angelo.

We kindly ask that we receive all gift card donations by Monday, December 16th. Please contact Gina D'Angelo at [email protected] for more information.

Best Buddies Club celebrating winning fall bingo!

Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Cheer Senior Night!

Meditation and Silent Reflection Permission

Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to fostering a caring culture where each and every student can thrive in a learning environment where they feel welcome and a sense of belonging. 

In alignment with FCPS Regulation 1502,  Schools ensure that students and staff of all religious backgrounds have reasonable accommodation and access to meditation and silent reflection space within the school building. 

FCPS supports students who need to take time during the school day to practice as their faith requires. If your student needs to be excused from a portion of at least one class to meditate and pray, please complete the google form: Meditation and Silent Reflection Permission Form to provide permission for your student to regularly miss instructional time to access our meditation and silent reflection space. This would mean that your student would regularly miss instructional time. By doing so, your student will be responsible for all work that needs to be completed or made up. 

Football Senior Night!

Multilingual Learners Day of Service: Our Voices, Our Future

Multilingual Learners Day of Service

Our Voices, Our Future: A Multilingual Learners Day of Service is available to FCPS high school students as an opportunity to explore multilingualism as a strength in developing leadership and advocacy skills. The event will be held Saturday, November 16, 9-11:30 a.m., at Edison High School. José Luis Zelaya, who spoke at last year's Multilingual Learners Summit, will be a special guest.

High school students are invited to network with their peers and staff, and learn how their interests and strengths can lead to future success. College and career readiness resources will be available. Students should register in advance and bring their FCPS laptops to the workshop.   

Learn more about the event and watch videos from previous multilingual learner events. 

Marching Band Senior Night!

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions.

You are encouraged to attend the Region 3 Meeting at Mount Vernon High School Monday, December 9th at 6:30 - 8:00 pm Register Here! Language interpretation will be available. 

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage. 

Family Assistance Questionnaire

Edison High School is committed to ensuring that all our students have the resources and support they need throughout the school year to reach their full potential in school and within the community. The Family Assistance Questionnaire is entirely optional and confidential. You only need to complete the questionnaire if you are interested in receiving assistance. The questionnaire is available online in English and Spanish. Paper copies and questionnaires in other languages are available upon request. If you have any questions, please contact our Family Liaison, Luisa Espinoza, at [email protected] or 703-924-8200.

Link to Family Assistance Questionnaire

English: https://tinyurl.com/EHSassistance

Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/EHSasistencia

No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers

High school students can access virtual mental health services at no cost through an FCPS program with Hazel Health. Their therapists are licensed and also trained in teen-specific challenges.

Students may be referred by a guardian or designated staff member and participate in weekly video therapy sessions. The therapists will work with students until they achieve their therapy goals, or they can help connect families with long-term mental health services in the community if needed. 

Learn more about teletherapy for high school students.

Yearbook - Ordering

Order your yearbook at:

www.yearbookordercenter.com

school code: 5211

Yearbook Advisor Vanessa Briggs

Visit us on [email protected]

Attendance How to report an absence

Attendance Emails are no longer accepted or monitored. 

Edison Attendance Office  703-924-8080

All Day- Call and leave a message, ParentVue, or drop off a note
Late Arrival- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note
Early Release- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note

Please note: Last minute check outs can take up to 30 minutes to retrieve your student 

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Veterans Day Recognitions
• Resources on IEPs, Financial Aid, Literacy, Community Leadership
• Teacher Hiring Event

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

Useful Links

• Edison High School Website
• Student Information System (SIS) Parent Vue
• School Payments via My School Bucks:  My School Bucks
• EHS Transcript Requests
• Former student records from more than five years ago can be requested via this site:  Verification of Graduation, Records, Transcripts

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Important Dates

Nov 9 - Flea Market sponsored by Edison Field Hockey 7am - 2pm

Nov 11 - Veterans Day - No School

Nov 11 - First Day of Winter Sports Tryouts

Nov 13 - 16 -  Edison Theatre Production of Peter Pan and Wendy

Nov 16 - Multilingual Learners Day of Service

Nov 19 - PTSA meeting 7pm

Nov 27 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break - No School

Dec 23 - Jan 3 - Winter Break- No School

Table of Contents

• Message from Principal Burke
• Student Spotlight
• Flea Market sponsored by Edison Field Hockey
• Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month
• Federal Impact Aid Survey
• Moving on to Life in the Community Resource Fair!
• Multilingual Learners Day of Service: Our Voices, Our Future
• IEP Palooza
• Tutoring Resources for Families
• Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students
• Family Assistance Questionnaire
• No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers
• Yearbook - Ordering
• Attendance
• FCPS News
• Useful Links

Message from Principal Burke

Good afternoon, Edison Eagles!

We are now well into the second quarter, and it’s been a fantastic week filled with achievements and celebrations! With Veterans Day coming up on Monday, November 11, we want to take a moment to honor all veterans in our Edison community. Their sacrifices and service have helped secure the freedoms we enjoy today, and we are deeply grateful.

A big congratulations to our Girls Volleyball Team, who played hard on Monday night in the first round of regionals. Though we did not win, the team gave one of their best performances of the year, showing dedication, skill, and sportsmanship.

On Wednesday, our Cross Country teams competed in the regional meet, and we have some outstanding news! Jack Downey placed 3rd and will be advancing to the state competition. We are so proud of his hard work and commitment to representing Edison on this level—best of luck at states!

We also had the pleasure of celebrating our newest National Honor Society inductees, National Merit Semi-Finalists and Commended Scholars, and students who earned their Academic Letter or Pin. It was a wonderful evening to recognize and celebrate the academic accomplishments and dedication of these remarkable students.

Today, we hosted our Veterans Day celebration, which was a resounding success. It was inspiring to see the turnout of students, families, and staff honoring those with military connections. Our student ambassadors and JROTC leadership did an excellent job, and we are grateful to hear stories and experiences shared by our community members about their service. Thank you to everyone who joined us in honoring our veterans.

Lastly, we’re eagerly looking forward to the upcoming production of Peter Pan and Wendy, opening next week. I encourage all of you to come out and support our talented student performers. It’s sure to be a fantastic show, and I hope to see many of you there.

Thank you for your continued support, and here’s to another amazing quarter together!

Go Eagles!

Amanda Burke
Principal

Student Spotlight

Ryan is taking after his Dad and is getting into auto mechanics and drag racing. He saved his money to buy himself a race car- a 1982 Ford Mustang. He has been working on it to get it race ready and finally got to race it a couple weeks ago for the first time at Maryland International Raceway in Budds Creek, MD. He has always wanted to race his own car and for his first time out he went three rounds. Although he got beat in that third round by a seasoned racer you couldn’t wipe the smile off his face. We are very proud of Ryan for living his dream and for being accepted to University of Northwestern Ohio for the High Performance Automotive program. UNOH helps students to get a job in the racing field and he can’t wait to work on a race team as a driver or an automotive technician.

 

Would you like to congratulate our Student Spotlight? Fill out the Student Spotlight Congratulations form and we will get the message to them!

Student Spotlight

Is your student doing amazing things that you want to shine a light on? We want to hear from you! Fill out our Student Spotlight Form and let us know. Your student could be featured in our newsletter!

Flea Market sponsored by Edison Field Hockey

Flea Market in the front of the school, Saturday, November 9th from 7am-2pm.  Spaces are only $10 for this end of the season sale.  No reservations required.  For more information email Ginger at [email protected].  

Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month

As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Region 3 Meeting at Mount Vernon High School
Monday, December 9th at 6:30 - 8:00 pm Register Here!

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Moving on to Life in the Community Resource Fair!

This event is designed for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities who will need continuing support after they exit FCPS.

Each fall, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB), and the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) sponsor Moving on to Life in the Community: A Resource Fair. This event is designed for students with disabilities and their families to speak to adult agency and vendor representatives to gather information about available services for adults in need of ongoing support once they transition from FCPS. Agency representatives will be available to share information on adult service providers, employment and training programs, Medicaid, Social Security, residential options, and The Arc of Northern Virginia.

When:             Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where:            Fairfax High School Cafeteria
                        3501 Lion Run
                        Fairfax, VA 22030
What:              Exhibitor Fair

Learn about: supported employment options, day support programs, recreation/leisure activities, residential living options, travel training supports, advocacy, funding, and more!

Register online: https://tinyurl.com/ycx4bwec  

Multilingual Learners Day of Service: Our Voices, Our Future

Multilingual Learners Day of Service

Our Voices, Our Future: A Multilingual Learners Day of Service is available to FCPS high school students as an opportunity to explore multilingualism as a strength in developing leadership and advocacy skills. The event will be held Saturday, November 16, 9-11:30 a.m., at Edison High School. José Luis Zelaya, who spoke at last year's Multilingual Learners Summit, will be a special guest.

High school students are invited to network with their peers and staff, and learn how their interests and strengths can lead to future success. College and career readiness resources will be available. Students should register in advance and bring their FCPS laptops to the workshop.   

Learn more about the event and watch videos from previous multilingual learner events. 

IEP Palooza IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair

Parents/caregivers, school staff, and students over the age of 14 are invited to attend an interactive event celebrating the individualized education program (IEP) process. The IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School. 

The event is sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). Activities include simulated IEP meetings, break-out sessions on the various parts of an IEP, and a resource fair to learn more about community supports. Register in advance. 

Tutoring Resources for Families

Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.

FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. 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, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.

Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students

Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.

Family Assistance Questionnaire

Edison High School is committed to ensuring that all our students have the resources and support they need throughout the school year to reach their full potential in school and within the community. The Family Assistance Questionnaire is entirely optional and confidential. You only need to complete the questionnaire if you are interested in receiving assistance. The questionnaire is available online in English and Spanish. Paper copies and questionnaires in other languages are available upon request. If you have any questions, please contact our Family Liaison, Luisa Espinoza, at [email protected] or 703-924-8200.

Link to Family Assistance Questionnaire

English: https://tinyurl.com/EHSassistance

Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/EHSasistencia

No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers

High school students can access virtual mental health services at no cost through an FCPS program with Hazel Health. Their therapists are licensed and also trained in teen-specific challenges.

Students may be referred by a guardian or designated staff member and participate in weekly video therapy sessions. The therapists will work with students until they achieve their therapy goals, or they can help connect families with long-term mental health services in the community if needed. 

Learn more about teletherapy for high school students.

Yearbook - Ordering

Order your yearbook at:

www.yearbookordercenter.com

school code: 5211

Yearbook Advisor Vanessa Briggs

Visit us on [email protected]

Attendance How to report an absence

Attendance Emails are no longer accepted or monitored. 

Edison Attendance Office  703-924-8080

All Day- Call and leave a message, ParentVue, or drop off a note
Late Arrival- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note
Early Release- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note

Please note: Last minute check outs can take up to 30 minutes to retrieve your student 

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Fall Testing Results
• Boundary Review Community Meetings
• Resources for Families 

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

Useful Links

• Edison High School Website
• Student Information System (SIS) Parent Vue
• School Payments via My School Bucks:  My School Bucks
• EHS Transcript Requests
• Former student records from more than five years ago can be requested via this site:  Verification of Graduation, Records, Transcripts

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Important Dates

Oct 31 - End of the 1st Quarter

Nov 1 - Religious/Cultural Observance Day - Diwali - No school

Nov 4 - Teacher Workday - No school for students

Nov 5 - Teacher Workday & Election Day - No school for students

Nov 6 - NHS Induction Ceremony 5:30pm

Nov 6 - Academic Awards 7pm

Nov 8 - Make-up Underclassmen Photos

Nov 8 - Veterans Day Celebration 

Nov 11 - Veterans Day - No school

Nov 19 - PTSA meeting 7pm

Nov 27 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break - No school

Table of Contents

• Message from Principal Burke
• Student Spotlight
• Edison Outstanding Employee Awards
• Food For Neighbors
• Junior ROTC RAIDER Team
• HBCU Fair
• Veteran's Day Photos
• Federal Impact Aid Survey
• Marching Band Congratulations and Information
• Family Assistance Questionnaire
• Moving on to Life in the Community Resource Fair!
• No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers
• Yearbook - Ordering
• Attendance
• FCPS News
• Useful Links

Message from Principal Burke

Good afternoon, Edison Eagles!

This week has been packed with exciting achievements and memorable moments for our students.

Congratulations to our Edison Eagle Marching Band for an outstanding season! They performed incredibly well in several competitions:

• 2nd Place in Group 1 at Herndon High School
• 1st Place in Group 1 at South County High School
• 2nd Place in Group 1 at Oakton High School
• 3rd Place in Group 1 at Freedom High School

Our Girls Volleyball team had an exciting week, winning the first round of districts on Monday. Although Wednesday’s semifinal game was a close one, they didn’t pull out a win, but I am excited to cheer them on in the first round of regionals next week!

A huge shout-out to our Girls' Cross Country team for winning the District and to our Boys' Cross Country team for placing 4th! We can’t wait to watch them compete at regionals at Burke Lake this coming Wednesday.

Our Cheerleaders also delivered a fantastic performance at the regional cheer competition on Tuesday. They should be proud of a great season!

Thank you to all the parents who joined me for our recent principal coffee. It’s always great to connect, hear your thoughts, and explore ways we can continue growing as a school community. Our next coffee is scheduled for December 5 at 9:00 a.m. — I look forward to seeing many of you there!

We’re excited to host a Veterans Day Celebration for our military-connected students, staff, and families. Please join us on November 10 from 9:35 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. We're still accepting photos of military-connected families for a slideshow.

Additionally, please complete the Federal Impact Aid forms available in ParentVUE. This survey brings critical funding, totaling over $4 million, to support all Fairfax County Public Schools.

It’s also time to recognize our amazing Edison staff! Consider nominating an outstanding employee who has positively impacted your student’s experience. Nominations for the Outstanding Employee Awards close on November 7; the link to the nomination form is below. Thank you for helping us celebrate the dedication of our wonderful staff!

Please note that ParentVUE and StudentVUE gradebooks are currently unavailable as we finalize first-quarter grades. They’ll be back online by November 12 at 6:00 a.m.

Finally, a reminder that there’s no school tomorrow in observance of a religious and cultural holiday. Students will also be off on Monday and Tuesday for staff workdays. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Wednesday as we begin the 2nd quarter.

Enjoy the long weekend!

Amanda Burke
Principal

Student Spotlight

This is student Diane Donkor from the FBLA Regional Fall Conference at George Mason University on Friday, October 25th. Diane is our FBLA Regional President and represents Edison on the leadership/officer team. As the region’s president, she also represents our region as the State Leadership Team and Northern VA Region Vice President. She prepared a presentation for one of the workshops, “The Power of Mindfulness,” highlighting the importance of focus, setting goals, and prioritizing tasks to meet those goals in order to become successful not only as a leader, but a professional individual.

Great job Diane!

 

Would you like to congratulate our Student Spotlight? Fill out the Student Spotlight Congratulations form and we will get the message to them!

Student Spotlight

Is your student doing amazing things that you want to shine a light on? We want to hear from you! Fill out our Student Spotlight Form and let us know. Your student could be featured in our newsletter!

Edison Outstanding Employee Awards Food For Neighbors Hunger is an unwelcome guest this holiday season.

For many families in our school community struggling financially, providing daily meals is difficult and a special holiday meal can become a source of worry and stress. Help a local family know the joy of gathering together for a holiday meal. We’re partnering with Food For Neighbors to provide $50 grocery store gift cards to our most vulnerable families. Visit the Food For Neighbors’ website to learn how you can help. Thank you for your generosity.

Learn more here: https://www.foodforneighbors.org/home/holiday-meals/

Junior ROTC RAIDER Team

Congratulations RAIDERS (l to r standing): LTC(Ret) Britt Rosenberry, Alaina Goulding, Team Commander- Alex Geiger, Lian Ballard, Carlo Vella, Daniel Dodds, Phillip Waldron, John Junio   (l to r kneeling): Valerie Wong, Eli Albao, Sun- Team Liaison, Battalion Commander- Bryan Cedillos-Sarmiento

Our Junior ROTC RAIDER Team took second place on Saturday, 26 October, at the event sponsored by Chantilly HS AFJROTC.  There were a total 8 teams from the surrounding area competing.  Our team won first place in 2 of 5 events. 

HBCU Fair

On Thursday, November 7th, Edison will host its Annual HBCU Fair. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are institutions of higher education in the United States that were established before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 founded to serve the Black Community. By providing access to higher education, HBCUs contributed to the progress and continued success of the Black Community. The HBCU Fair will be held in the Small Auxiliary Gym during Lunches (11:30 am - 1:30 pm), please ask for a pass during lunch to attend. Students only.

Today, there are approximately 107 HBCUs from the United States to the U.S. Virgin Islands. If your student is interested in applying to an HBCU they can see Ms. Rodriguez in A-118 and check out the Common Black College App!

Veteran's Day Photos

Hello Parents,

The Student Ambassador Program (SAP) is trying to get a collection of photos from military connected families. If you or a loved one is/was part of the military and would like to be featured in a video shown in advisory, please fill out this form. You’ll need to upload a photo and fill out what you would like said on the slide. 

https://forms.gle/5nTycqZD84hLv65b8

Thank you so much!

Sincerely,

The Ambassador Leadership Team

Edison Admin Team visited the Academy Haunted House!

Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Marching Band Congratulations and Information Congratulations to the Edison Eagle Marching band for a stellar season! 

 The Marching Band received:

2nd in Group 1 at Herndon High School

1st in Group 1 at South County High School

2nd in Group 1 at Oakton High School

3rd in Group 1 at Freedom High School

Come out and support them on their final performance on Friday, Nov. 8 2024 for our Last Regular Season Home!

Band/Orchestra Spring Trip:

The initial down payment for those attending the NYC Band/Orchestra Spring Trip in March of 2025 us due THIS FRIDAY (Nov. 1).

Marching Band Banquet

Saturday, Nov. 16 at 5:30pm in the Edison HS Cafeteria.  

Family Assistance Questionnaire

Edison High School is committed to ensuring that all our students have the resources and support they need throughout the school year to reach their full potential in school and within the community. The Family Assistance Questionnaire is entirely optional and confidential. You only need to complete the questionnaire if you are interested in receiving assistance. The questionnaire is available online in English and Spanish. Paper copies and questionnaires in other languages are available upon request. If you have any questions, please contact our Family Liaison, Luisa Espinoza, at [email protected] or 703-924-8200.

Link to Family Assistance Questionnaire

English: https://tinyurl.com/EHSassistance

Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/EHSasistencia

The Edison High School 11th grade STEM cohort team has been busy working on their Air Mobility Project the past several weeks. Students started off the school year by first researching the needs of an assigned community of their choosing, ranging from Lagos, Nigeria to Cusco, Peru to Seward, Alaska and even New York City, New York. Based on their findings, our STEM teams are designing a drone to tackle one of four needs in their chosen location: small supply delivery, disaster response, public security/safety, or natural resource management. 

Students will be presented their designs and showing how they used their understanding of kinematics, forces, piecewise functions, and derivatives to address their chosen issue. 

Moving on to Life in the Community Resource Fair!

This event is designed for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities who will need continuing support after they exit FCPS.

Each fall, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB), and the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) sponsor Moving on to Life in the Community: A Resource Fair. This event is designed for students with disabilities and their families to speak to adult agency and vendor representatives to gather information about available services for adults in need of ongoing support once they transition from FCPS. Agency representatives will be available to share information on adult service providers, employment and training programs, Medicaid, Social Security, residential options, and The Arc of Northern Virginia.

When:             Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where:            Fairfax High School Cafeteria
                        3501 Lion Run
                        Fairfax, VA 22030
What:              Exhibitor Fair

Learn about: supported employment options, day support programs, recreation/leisure activities, residential living options, travel training supports, advocacy, funding, and more!

Register online: https://tinyurl.com/ycx4bwec  

No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers

High school students can access virtual mental health services at no cost through an FCPS program with Hazel Health. Their therapists are licensed and also trained in teen-specific challenges.

Students may be referred by a guardian or designated staff member and participate in weekly video therapy sessions. The therapists will work with students until they achieve their therapy goals, or they can help connect families with long-term mental health services in the community if needed. 

Learn more about teletherapy for high school students.

Yearbook - Ordering

Order your yearbook at:

www.yearbookordercenter.com

school code: 5211

Yearbook Advisor Vanessa Briggs

Visit us on [email protected]

Attendance How to report an absence

Attendance Emails are no longer accepted or monitored. 

Edison Attendance Office  703-924-8080

All Day- Call and leave a message, ParentVue, or drop off a note
Late Arrival- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note
Early Release- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note

Please note: Last minute check outs can take up to 30 minutes to retrieve your student 

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Calendar Reminders
• Resources for Families 
• Complete Impact Aid Survey

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

Useful Links

• Edison High School Website
• Student Information System (SIS) Parent Vue
• School Payments via My School Bucks:  My School Bucks
• EHS Transcript Requests
• Former student records from more than five years ago can be requested via this site:  Verification of Graduation, Records, Transcripts

5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310 | Main Office: 703-924-8000
Attendance: 703-924-8080 | Web | Twitter | Instagram

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Table of Contents

• All Night Grad Party
• Haunted House
• Useful Links

All Night Grad Party ANGP Kickoff Planning meeting! 

Please join us tonight from 7 - 8 pm for our first meeting of the year, during which we will introduce our new ANGP Co-Chairs, explain what the ANGP is, and start planning for a fantastic party! 

We invite you to join us even if you are a brand new freshman parent or a graduating senior parent, whether you have only a few hours to volunteer or if you can volunteer to co-chair a subcommittee, or even if you just want to find out what the party is all about!! It takes a lot of different volunteers to execute this party effectively, and we need you! With your support and efforts we can plan an amazing and safe All Night Grad Party for our graduating seniors!!

Question? Please email: [email protected]

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Edison PTSA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Class of 2025 ANGP Kickoff Meeting

Time: Oct 29, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86050566043?pwd=pckGJFQqdE7UaEjaYLGwBvWEh3UOtE.1

Meeting ID: 860 5056 6043

Passcode: 661026

Haunted House Electrical Haunted House

The Edison PTSA is helping to promote the Edison Academy Haunted House. The academy students have been working very hard to put together a frightful event. Please stop by tomorrow, October 30, from 6-8 pm, to support our Edison Academy students.  Admission is only $1 per person, all students must be accompanied by a guardian or adult. Enter at door 13.   

Useful Links

• PTSA Website
• PTSA Store
• [email protected]
• Edison High School Website

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Important Dates

Oct 29 - All Night Grad Party Meeting 

Oct 29 - 31 - Edison Academy Haunted House

Oct 30 - Parent Coffee 9am RSVP Parent Coffee with Mrs. Burke

Oct 31 - End of the 1st Quarter

Nov 1 - Religious/Cultural Observance Day - Diwali - No school

Nov 4 - Teacher Workday - No school for students

Nov 5 - Teacher Workday & Election Day - No school for students

Nov 8 - Make-up Underclassmen Photos

Nov 11 - Veterans Day - No school

Nov 19 - PTSA meeting 7pm

Nov 27 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break - No school

Table of Contents

• Message from Principal Burke
• Student Spotlight
• Veteran's Day Photos
• All Night Grad Party Meeting
• Cell Phone Storage Pilot Program Focus Groups Coming Soon
• Yearbook - Senior Ad
• Federal Impact Aid Survey
• Family Assistance Questionnaire
• Moving on to Life in the Community Resource Fair!
• No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers
• Attendance
• FCPS News
• Useful Links

Message from Principal Burke

Good afternoon, Edison Eagles!

What a fantastic week it's been, highlighted by an unforgettable homecoming weekend! I want to start by saying thank you to everyone who made our homecoming football game such a special event. It was amazing to see so many fans filling the stands to cheer on our team. A special thank you to our JROTC cadets for presenting the colors and for their impressive passing review. It is always an honor to stand there as they pass by, and I am proud of their dedication.

Our choir, joined by our middle school students, delivered a beautiful rendition of the national anthem, setting the perfect tone for the evening. Thank you to our marching band for putting on a great halftime show, and to our cheerleaders for keeping the energy high throughout the game. And, of course, a big shout-out to our football team for an excellent game. Congratulations to our homecoming royalty!

The fun didn’t stop there. Our homecoming dance on Saturday was a hit, with a game night theme that everyone seemed to enjoy. Thank you to our leadership teachers and students for all their hard work in organizing such a memorable event.

Earlier in the week, we celebrated our senior volleyball players and managers as they took the court for their senior night. It was a thrilling match, and our seniors pulled off a fantastic win—congratulations!

On Wednesday, our 10th grade STEM students showcased their water purification projects. Visitors were highly impressed by the creativity and depth of understanding shown in their presentations. Well done to all our students and staff involved in this project!

As a reminder, this upcoming week marks the end of the first quarter. Thursday, 10/31 will be the last day of the quarter and an early release, with no school on Friday. Students will also have a long weekend, with no school on Monday, November 4, and Tuesday, November 5.

Thank you for all your continued support, and I hope you all have a restful and productive weekend.

Go Eagles!

Have a wonderful weekend,

Amanda Burke
Principal

Student Spotlight

Christopher Lastrape at the State Of Our Schools Address.

    "I am happy to say that my experience at the Inaugural State of Our Schools Address was nothing short of amazing! Not only was I able to connect with FCPS leaders, but I was selected to sit at a table with many school board members (including Chair of the School Board, Karl Frisch) and Dr. Reid herself. I established a great relationship with Rachna Sizemore, School Board Member for the Braddock District, who imparted that supporting my success as a student leader is exactly what FCPS is striving toward. Dr. Reid's presentation was incredibly insightful and sparked several ideas for how I can utilize my platform as a leader to improve students' educational experiences and foster the FCPS standards of excellence, equity, and opportunity."

Student Spotlight

Is your student doing amazing things outside of school that you want to shine a light on? We want to hear from you! Fill out our Student Spotlight Form and let us know. Your student could be featured in our newsletter!

JROTC at the Homecoming Football Game!

Veteran's Day Photos

Hello Parents,

The Student Ambassador Program (SAP) is trying to get a collection of photos from military connected families. If you or a loved one is/was part of the military and would like to be featured in a video shown in advisory, please fill out this form. You’ll need to upload a photo and fill out what you would like said on the slide. 

https://forms.gle/5nTycqZD84hLv65b8

Thank you so much!

Sincerely,

The Ambassador Leadership Team

RSVP Parent Coffee with Mrs. Burke

All Night Grad Party Meeting

We are excited to announce the upcoming kickoff meeting for the Class of 2025 ANGP (all night grad party)! This meeting marks the official start of our journey together and will allow all PTSA members to align on goals, expectations and responsibilities for the ANGP!

Meeting Details:
Date: Tuesday, October 29th
Location: Zoom (Link will be sent out at a later date)
Time: 7pm - 8pm
Questions?  Email [email protected].  We hope to see you there!

High School and Middle School students sang the National Anthem at the Homecoming football game. Great Job!

Cell Phone Storage Pilot Program Focus Groups Coming Soon

Students, staff, and families participating in the cell phone storage pilot program will be invited to participate in focus groups (hosted by FCPS’ Office of the Chief Equity Officer and K12 Insight) to share their experiences and insights. Feedback from the focus groups and other community engagement opportunities will help FCPS make adjustments to the pilot program in order to support student success and strengthen the program’s outcomes.

Invites for the pilot high schools will launch on November 4 for staff and families, and on November 5 for students. These focus group invitations are only for schools participating in the pilot program.

Global STEM Challenges Program
Grade 10 Presentations

Yearbook - Senior Ad Create your senior ad before it is too late!
Space is limited!

Express friendship, love or congratulations to the special senior in your life with a personalized ad in the yearbook. Select a size, provide your own message and photos, design and pay for your ad at www.yearbookordercenter.com. Enter order number 5211. The deadline for ad sales is October 31.

 

Order your yearbook at:

www.yearbookordercenter.com

school code: 5211

Yearbook Advisor Vanessa Briggs

Visit us on [email protected]

Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Girls Volleyball Senior Night!

Family Assistance Questionnaire

Edison High School is committed to ensuring that all our students have the resources and support they need throughout the school year to reach their full potential in school and within the community. The Family Assistance Questionnaire is entirely optional and confidential. You only need to complete the questionnaire if you are interested in receiving assistance. The questionnaire is available online in English and Spanish. Paper copies and questionnaires in other languages are available upon request. If you have any questions, please contact our Family Liaison, Luisa Espinoza, at [email protected] or 703-924-8200.

Link to Family Assistance Questionnaire

English: https://tinyurl.com/EHSassistance

Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/EHSasistencia

Moving on to Life in the Community Resource Fair!

This event is designed for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities who will need continuing support after they exit FCPS.

Each fall, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB), and the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) sponsor Moving on to Life in the Community: A Resource Fair. This event is designed for students with disabilities and their families to speak to adult agency and vendor representatives to gather information about available services for adults in need of ongoing support once they transition from FCPS. Agency representatives will be available to share information on adult service providers, employment and training programs, Medicaid, Social Security, residential options, and The Arc of Northern Virginia.

When:             Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where:            Fairfax High School Cafeteria
                        3501 Lion Run
                        Fairfax, VA 22030
What:              Exhibitor Fair

Learn about: supported employment options, day support programs, recreation/leisure activities, residential living options, travel training supports, advocacy, funding, and more!

Register online: https://tinyurl.com/ycx4bwec  

Thank you to the PTSA for putting on a wonderful breakfast for
Teachers and Staff!

No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers

High school students can access virtual mental health services at no cost through an FCPS program with Hazel Health. Their therapists are licensed and also trained in teen-specific challenges.

Students may be referred by a guardian or designated staff member and participate in weekly video therapy sessions. The therapists will work with students until they achieve their therapy goals, or they can help connect families with long-term mental health services in the community if needed. 

Learn more about teletherapy for high school students.

Attendance How to report an absence

Attendance Emails are no longer accepted or monitored. 

Edison Attendance Office  703-924-8080

All Day- Call and leave a message, ParentVue, or drop off a note
Late Arrival- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note
Early Release- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note

Please note: Last minute check outs can take up to 30 minutes to retrieve your student 

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Federal Impact Aid Survey
• Football Players Tackle Literacy
• Tips to Keep Children Safe

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.

Useful Links

• Edison High School Website
• Student Information System (SIS) Parent Vue
• School Payments via My School Bucks:  My School Bucks
• EHS Transcript Requests
• Former student records from more than five years ago can be requested via this site:  Verification of Graduation, Records, Transcripts

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Important Dates

Oct 29 - 31 - Edison Academy Haunted House

Oct 30 - Parent Coffee 9am RSVP Parent Coffee with Mrs. Burke

Oct 31 - End of the 1st Quarter

Nov 1 - Religious/Cultural Observance Day - Diwali - No school

Nov 4 - Teacher Workday - No school for students

Nov 5 - Teacher Workday & Election Day - No school for students

Nov 8 - Make-up Underclassmen Photos

Nov 11 - Veterans Day - No school

Nov 19 - PTSA meeting 7pm

Nov 27 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break - No school

Table of Contents

• Message from Principal Burke
• Student Spotlight
• Golf State Champion!
• Student Ambassador Program
• Staff/Teacher Breakfast Celebration Oct 21
• 2025 Virginia Summer Residential Governor’s School (SRGS)
• Immunizations
• Family Assistance Questionnaire
• Moving on to Life in the Community Resource Fair!
• No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers
• Attendance
• Yearbook
• FCPS News
• Useful Links

Message from Principal Burke

Good afternoon, Edison Eagles!

What an exciting and eventful week we've had here at Edison! I want to start by congratulating Owen Love on winning the Golf State Championship for the second time—an incredible achievement that hasn't happened in the last 60 years! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication.

A big shoutout also goes to our cheer team for advancing to the regional championship. Keep up the amazing work, and we can’t wait to cheer you on at the next level!

Our Homecoming Week has been full of energy, spirit, and school pride. It all started with fantastic hallway decorations by all our classes, showcasing their creativity and talent. From Clue, Candyland, Monopoly, to The Game of Life, our hallways truly came alive, reflecting the enthusiasm and school spirit of our students.

On Wednesday, we hosted the spirited Eagle Bowl, where the senior and junior classes battled it out on the field. Congratulations to the seniors for taking the win! It was a fun and friendly competition, and the energy was fantastic.

Thursday evening, we had our Follies, where students performed skits related to their class themes, adding a bit of humor and poking fun at staff. It was a joy to see our students' creativity and sense of humor on display.

Tonight, we’ll wrap up our Homecoming festivities with the Homecoming football game against Annandale, where we will also announce our Homecoming Royalty. We hope to see everyone there cheering on our team! The fun continues on Saturday night with the Homecoming Dance in the main gym from 8-11 pm. A reminder that tickets will not be sold at the door, so make sure to get yours beforehand!  A big thank you to our leadership teachers Mr. Dight, Ms. Craft and Mrs. King and the leadership students for all their hard work making this a great homecoming week!

We also celebrated two Senior Nights this week—our Cross-Country team on Wednesday at Burke Lake and our Field Hockey team on Thursday before their game against Lewis, where they secured a senior night win! It was great to honor our seniors and celebrate their contributions to their teams.

We are wishing everyone a beautiful fall weekend ahead. Enjoy the weather and take time to relax after such a busy and fun-filled week!

Have a wonderful weekend,

Amanda Burke
Principal

Student Spotlight

Ash Dugan, senior at EHS, is an avid EUC (Electric Unicycle) rider.  Ash spends her off time competing and helping to advocate the advancement of her sport.  This year Ash and fellow riders from all over the country traveled to various events to complete and showcase their skills. From balance tests, sprints on the oval and dirt tracks to head to head races.  These events build community by strengthening relationships and helping to bring dreams to reality amongst EUC riders. Ash has placed in the Women’s Division First at Wheel Scorcher in July of 2024,  First Place at Wheel Life Rally August 2024, and recently Second Place at Amped Electric In Games in Bentonville, AK this October! Congrats Ash!

Student Spotlight

Is your student doing amazing things outside of school that you want to shine a light on? We want to hear from you! Fill out our Student Spotlight Form and let us know. Your student could be featured in our newsletter!

Golf State Champion!

Congratulations to Sophomore Owen Love for winning the 6A Individual State Golf Championship on Tuesday at Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg.  After finishing 18 holes in difficult conditions at two under par, he was forced to wait three hours to see if he was the winner.  
A great golfer from Robinson tied Owen and the two of them went to a playoff.  After tying on the first playoff hole, Owen hit a magnificent 15-foot putt on the second playoff hole to win the state championship for the second straight year.

This hasn't been done in 60 years!!  And he's only a sophomore!

Student Ambassador Program

Hello Parents,

The Student Ambassador Program (SAP) is trying to get a collection of photos from military connected families. If you or a loved one is/was part of the military and would like to be featured in a video shown in advisory, please fill out this form. You’ll need to upload a photo and fill out what you would like said on the slide. 

https://forms.gle/5nTycqZD84hLv65b8

Thank you so much!

Sincerely,

The Ambassador Leadership Team

Homecoming Spirit Week 

Staff/Teacher Breakfast Celebration Oct 21

The Edison PTSA needs your help.  We are hosting a Staff/Teacher Breakfast Celebration.  The sign up genius is attached for your information.
If you could donate a hot breakfast item or coffee item, etc, we would appreciate it!! 

Staff/Teacher Breakfast Sign Up Link

Want to help but don't have time to shop? You can donate monetarily here.

RSVP Parent Coffee with Mrs. Burke

2025 Virginia Summer Residential Governor’s School (SRGS)

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) offers the opportunity for 10th and 11th grade students to apply to attend summer residential Governor’s schools in Academics and Visual and Performing Arts (VPA). Students who are accepted into one of the programs will live in residence halls in one of the state colleges in VA for four weeks in the June - late July timeframe. To learn more about SRGS opportunities and the application process, visit the VDOE website.

 To be considered for an academic or VPA Governor’s school, students must complete the steps below.

1. Attend our school interest meeting which will take place on October 24, 2024 at 3:00 in the library. Late bus passes will be provided. Attendance at the meeting is optional but strongly encouraged.
2. Complete the interest form linked below for either Academics or VPA. The form is a required part of the application process and is due November 6th. No late entries will be accepted. When completing the form, enter a personal email address and do NOT use an fcpsschools.net email address. VDOE cannot send communications to the fcpsschools.net domain.
   

    Academic Interest form

   Visual and Performing Arts Interest form 

3. Complete the application for the specific program you wish to apply to and return to your school counselor who is supervising the Governor’s School application process. Governor's School Program Applications

•         Academic applications are due to the school on December 13, 2024.
•         VPA applications are due to the school on January 31, 2025.

Additional resources can be found  FCPS Governor's School Program and VDOE site

Homecoming Spirit Week

Immunizations Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students 

Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 7 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic. 

Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

Middle and High School Clinics

FCPS is partnering with the health department to host immunization clinics at middle and high schools. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations.

Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.

Senior Night for Field Hockey and Cross Country

Family Assistance Questionnaire

Edison High School is committed to ensuring that all our students have the resources and support they need throughout the school year to reach their full potential in school and within the community. The Family Assistance Questionnaire is entirely optional and confidential. You only need to complete the questionnaire if you are interested in receiving assistance. The questionnaire is available online in English and Spanish. Paper copies and questionnaires in other languages are available upon request. If you have any questions, please contact our Family Liaison, Luisa Espinoza, at [email protected] or 703-924-8200.

Link to Family Assistance Questionnaire

English: https://tinyurl.com/EHSassistance

Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/EHSasistencia

Follies!

Moving on to Life in the Community Resource Fair!

This event is designed for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities who will need continuing support after they exit FCPS.

Each fall, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB), and the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) sponsor Moving on to Life in the Community: A Resource Fair. This event is designed for students with disabilities and their families to speak to adult agency and vendor representatives to gather information about available services for adults in need of ongoing support once they transition from FCPS. Agency representatives will be available to share information on adult service providers, employment and training programs, Medicaid, Social Security, residential options, and The Arc of Northern Virginia.

When:             Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where:            Fairfax High School Cafeteria
                        3501 Lion Run
                        Fairfax, VA 22030
What:              Exhibitor Fair

Learn about: supported employment options, day support programs, recreation/leisure activities, residential living options, travel training supports, advocacy, funding, and more!

Register online: https://tinyurl.com/ycx4bwec  

Cheer!

No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers

High school students can access virtual mental health services at no cost through an FCPS program with Hazel Health. Their therapists are licensed and also trained in teen-specific challenges.

Students may be referred by a guardian or designated staff member and participate in weekly video therapy sessions. The therapists will work with students until they achieve their therapy goals, or they can help connect families with long-term mental health services in the community if needed. 

Learn more about teletherapy for high school students.

Homecoming Spirit week!

Attendance How to report an absence

Attendance Emails are no longer accepted or monitored. 

Edison Attendance Office  703-924-8080

All Day- Call and leave a message, ParentVue, or drop off a note
Late Arrival- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note
Early Release- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note

Please note: Last minute check outs can take up to 30 minutes to retrieve your student 

Yearbook

Order your yearbook at:

www.yearbookordercenter.com

school code: 5211

Yearbook Advisor Vanessa Briggs

Visit us on [email protected]

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• FCPS Family Orientation
• Community Conversations
• Immunization Clinics

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

Useful Links

• Edison High School Website
• Student Information System (SIS) Parent Vue
• School Payments via My School Bucks:  My School Bucks
• EHS Transcript Requests
• Former student records from more than five years ago can be requested via this site:  Verification of Graduation, Records, Transcripts

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Table of Contents

• Staff/Teacher Breakfast Celebration Oct 21
• Homecoming Volunteers
• ANGP Update
• National PTA Reflections Art Program
• Food Pantry
• Haunted House
• Useful Links

Staff/Teacher Breakfast Celebration Oct 21

The Edison PTSA needs your help.  We are hosting a Staff/Teacher Breakfast Celebration.  The sign up genius is attached for your information. If you could donate a hot breakfast item or coffee item, etc, we would appreciate it!! 

Staff/Teacher Breakfast Sign Up Link

Want to help but don't have time to shop? You can donate monetarily here.

Homecoming Volunteers

Homecoming Dance is this Saturday. Mr. Dight has requested parent volunteers to help maintain the snack and water tables, as well as coat check and the game room.  Volunteers should be available from 7:45 - 11.  Sign up genius is here: Homecoming Parent Volunteer Sign Up

ANGP Update

We are excited to announce the upcoming kickoff meeting for the Class of 2025 ANGP (all night grad party)! This meeting marks the official start of our journey together and will allow all PTSA members to align on goals, expectations and responsibilities for the ANGP!

Meeting Details:
Date: Tuesday, October 29th
Time: 7pm - 8pm
Location: Zoom (link will be provided at a later date)
Questions?  Email [email protected].  We hope to see you there!

National PTA Reflections Art Program

The National PTA Reflections Art Program is underway. This year's theme is Accepting Imperfections.  Students create art in six different categories: music composition, film production, literature, dance, photography, and visual arts.  Deadline is December 4, 2024. For more information please email [email protected]

Food Pantry

The Edison Food Pantry will put together food baskets and Aldi's gift cards for the Thanksgiving break, the long winter break/holiday, and during Spring Break to assist those who may be suffering from food insecurity. 

More information will be coming very soon.

Haunted House

PTSA is teaming up with the Academy Electrical Construction class and is requesting direct donations of candy for their Haunted House. When you're shopping for Halloween candy, it would be great if you could add an extra bag to your cart! Donations are welcome in the box in the front office.

The Haunted House is a lot of fun! Students are welcome to check it out on October 30th, from 6-8 pm.

Useful Links

• PTSA Website
• PTSA Store
• [email protected]
• Edison High School Website

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Attendance: 703-924-8080 | Web | Twitter | Instagram

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Important Dates

Oct 14 - Indigenous People Day - School Plan Day -No school for students

Oct 15 - PTSA meeting 7pm

Oct 18 - Homecoming Game

Oct 19 - Homecoming Dance

Oct 20 - FCPS College Fair at George Mason University

Oct 30 - Parent Coffee 9am

Oct 31 - End of the 1st Quarter

Nov 1 - Religious/Cultural Observance Day - Diwali - No school

Nov 4 - Teacher Workday - No school for students

Nov 5 - Teacher Workday & Election Day - No school for students

Nov 11 - Veterans Day - No school

Nov 27 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break - No school

Table of Contents

• Message from Principal Burke
• Student Spotlight
• Cell Phone Pilot Student Survey
• Eagle Bowl
• Photo Information
• Celebrating the Power of School Lunches
• Family Assistance Questionnaire
• Moving on to Life in the Community Resource Fair!
• No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers
• Attendance
• Yearbook
• FCPS News
• Useful Links

Message from Principal Burke

Good afternoon, Edison Eagles!

We’ve had a great week and have a lot to look forward to! First, a huge congratulations to Ethan Love for advancing to the golf state championship! We are incredibly proud of his hard work and dedication, and we wish him the best of luck as he competes at the state level next week.

A big thank you to everyone who came out for our Feeder Night and the Deck Victory Bowl. It was heartwarming to see our future Eagles and our community come together to honor our colleague and friend. Your support means the world to the Deck family and us.

We also celebrated our boys' volleyball seniors at their Senior Night this week. It’s been wonderful watching this program take root, and I want to personally thank our seniors for their leadership in starting the program and building a solid foundation for future growth.

On Wednesday, we celebrated our IB Middle Years specialist, Corinne Nuttall, at the FCPS Excellence Awards. Her group was recognized for their outstanding work aligning our IB Approaches To Learning skills with the FCPS Portrait of a Graduate attributes, a vital part of our students’ holistic development. We are so proud of her and this well-deserved recognition.

Last night, we played Hayfield in football. While we didn’t come away with a win, I was incredibly proud of our players and coaches for competing with grace and grit. A huge thank you to our fans for their positive energy and support—you continue to demonstrate what it means to be an Edison Eagle!

A reminder: there will be no school for students on Monday due to a professional development day for teachers.

Finally, Homecoming Week is here! Let’s make it a week to remember by getting involved. Please encourage your students to participate in our dress-up days and join us for the pep rally on Friday. And don’t forget to come out to our Homecoming festivities, including the Eagle Bowl, Follies, and, of course, our big football game. We look forward to seeing the whole community come together to celebrate Edison pride!

Have a wonderful weekend, and let’s get ready for an amazing Homecoming Week!

Have a wonderful weekend,

Amanda Burke
Principal

Student Spotlight Five Edison seniors are delivering STEM education to elementary school kids in Maryland

Five seniors who graduated from Edison's Global STEM Challenges Program (GSCP) last year are determined to bring STEM education to underprivileged kids. Layla Lahlou, Victoria Bujoreanu, Cameron Hui, Branson Wood, and Connor Marshall worked to adapt their GSCP projects, to be able to offer engaging, hand-on workshops to younger kids.

Our Edison students have partnered with Catherine T Reed Elementary School, a Title I school in Prince George’s County, to offer first STEM workshop in the spring of 2024 to over 75 students in 5th grade. The teachers had never seen the kids so excited to learn, and immediately invited our seniors to come back.

This month, instead of taking time off during the recent school holidays on October 3rd and 4th, our STEM-Gen seniors went back to Reed Elementary once again and ran a series of fun workshops focused on water filtration. This time, they taught it to over 150 kids in 4th and 5th grade.

STEM Gen team has already secured dates for running more workshops at Reed in January, and April 2025, with the aim to reach over 300 by the end of the school year. Additionally, STEM Gen has partnered with Charles E. Beatley Public Library, to further extend their reach with another STEM workshop planned for March.

We are very proud that our kids find time to volunteer even during such busy times with early action college applications due in less than a month.

Student Spotlight

Is your student doing amazing things outside of school that you want to shine a light on? We want to hear from you! Fill out our Student Spotlight Form and let us know. Your student could be featured in our newsletter!

Cell Phone Pilot Student Survey

Please check your email from September 30th for a message with the subject line "Please complete the FCPS Cell Phone Pilot Student Survey." We would love to hear your feedback about our cell phone policy, and your input is essential in helping us move forward. We need everyone’s voice, so please take a few minutes to complete the survey!

Thank you to all who came out for the Feeder Night Deck Bowl!

 

We enjoyed seeing all our future Eagles!

Eagle Bowl

Support our Seniors at the 2024 Homecoming Eagle Bowl! This is the largest fundraiser for the senior class. Eagle Bowl will be on Wednesday, October 16th from 6-7pm in the football stadium.  Tickets are $5.  They can be purchased online or at the gate.  Pink Out for the Seniors!

Boys Volleyball Senior Night!

Photo Information

Families should have received an E-proof via email.
Please remember to check your spam.
For any questions about your student's school pictures please contact: [email protected]

Celebrating the Power of School Lunches

Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers. 

This School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. Also, new menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback. 

Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? Nutrition Services now has printable menus. 

Edison Band visited Springfield Estates Elementary School and Bren Mar Park Elementary School Friday morning.  Both schools faculty were amazingly receptive and helpful and both student populations were very engaged by singing along, clapping and asking our band students questions about High School Band!

Family Assistance Questionnaire

Edison High School is committed to ensuring that all our students have the resources and support they need throughout the school year to reach their full potential in school and within the community. The Family Assistance Questionnaire is entirely optional and confidential. You only need to complete the questionnaire if you are interested in receiving assistance. The questionnaire is available online in English and Spanish. Paper copies and questionnaires in other languages are available upon request. If you have any questions, please contact our Family Liaison, Luisa Espinoza, at [email protected] or 703-924-8200.

Link to Family Assistance Questionnaire

English: https://tinyurl.com/EHSassistance

Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/EHSasistencia

Moving on to Life in the Community Resource Fair!

This event is designed for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities who will need continuing support after they exit FCPS.

Each fall, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB), and the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) sponsor Moving on to Life in the Community: A Resource Fair. This event is designed for students with disabilities and their families to speak to adult agency and vendor representatives to gather information about available services for adults in need of ongoing support once they transition from FCPS. Agency representatives will be available to share information on adult service providers, employment and training programs, Medicaid, Social Security, residential options, and The Arc of Northern Virginia.

When:             Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where:            Fairfax High School Cafeteria
                        3501 Lion Run
                        Fairfax, VA 22030
What:              Exhibitor Fair

Learn about: supported employment options, day support programs, recreation/leisure activities, residential living options, travel training supports, advocacy, funding, and more!

Register online: https://tinyurl.com/ycx4bwec  

First Chorus Concert of the year!

No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers

High school students can access virtual mental health services at no cost through an FCPS program with Hazel Health. Their therapists are licensed and also trained in teen-specific challenges.

Students may be referred by a guardian or designated staff member and participate in weekly video therapy sessions. The therapists will work with students until they achieve their therapy goals, or they can help connect families with long-term mental health services in the community if needed. 

Learn more about teletherapy for high school students.

Attendance How to report an absence

Attendance Emails are no longer accepted or monitored. 

Edison Attendance Office  703-924-8080

All Day- Call and leave a message, ParentVue, or drop off a note
Late Arrival- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note
Early Release- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note

Please note: Last minute check outs can take up to 30 minutes to retrieve your student 

Yearbook

Order your yearbook at:

www.yearbookordercenter.com

school code: 5211

Yearbook Advisor Vanessa Briggs

Visit us on [email protected]

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Learn About Lexia for Literacy
• Schools Win Exemplar Awards
• Upcoming Community Conversations

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

Useful Links

• Edison High School Website
• Student Information System (SIS) Parent Vue
• School Payments via My School Bucks:  My School Bucks
• EHS Transcript Requests
• Former student records from more than five years ago can be requested via this site:  Verification of Graduation, Records, Transcripts

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Student Spotlight

EHS Eagle Takes Flight - Literally!

Alex Lammers (11th grade) recently obtained his student pilot certification and successfully completed his first solo flight. To achieve this, students are required to complete written coursework (ground school) and also in-air instruction on aerodynamics, weight and balance calculations, weather, navigation, communications systems, and more.

As Alex continues his flight training, he is now working on cross-country flights and then instrumentation certification. He is determined to earn his private pilot license as soon as he is eligible (age 17 - June 2025). His ultimate goal is to pursue a career in commercial aviation as a pilot.

The teachers at Edison have played a vital role in Alex's success, preparing him to communicate effectively, be prepared, be confident, and take prudent risks—qualities that are just as important in the cockpit as they are in the classroom.

Alex takes lessons out of Potomac Airfield through Aero Elite, which is a program that was co-founded by FCPS School Board member Kyle McDaniel.

Student Spotlight

Is your student doing amazing things outside of school that you want to shine a light on? We want to hear from you! Fill out our Student Spotlight Form and let us know. Your student could be featured in our newsletter!

Important Dates

Oct 4 - Feeder Night and Deck Bowl

Oct 8 - Edison Band Parents Organization meeting 6pm in the Band Room

Oct 9 - PSAT/SAT Day -9th graders & 12th graders not taking SAT stay home

Oct 14 - Indigenous People Day - School Plan Day -No school for students

Oct 15 - PTSA meeting 7pm

Oct 18 - Homecoming Game

Oct 19 - Homecoming Dance

Oct 20 - FCPS College Fair at George Mason University

Oct 31 - End of the 1st Quarter

Nov 1 - Religious/Cultural Observance Day - Diwali - No school

Nov 4 - Teacher Workday - No school for students

Nov 5 - Teacher Workday & Election Day - No school for students

Nov 11 - Veterans Day - No school

Nov 27 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break - No school

Table of Contents

• Student Spotlight
• Message from Principal Burke
• Edison Feeder Night and Deck Bowl
• PSAT/SAT Day Oct 9th
• School Photos Are Now Online!
• Senior Photos - Last Chance!
• Family Assistance Questionnaire
• Edison Band Parents Organization
• Moving on to Life in the Community Resource Fair!
• Immunizations - Free to FCPS Students
• No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers
• Attendance
• Yearbook
• FCPS News
• Useful Links

Message from Principal Burke

Good afternoon, Edison Eagles!

I hope everyone had a great week! As we head into the weekend, I want to send a huge thank you to our custodial staff. We are so fortunate to have such a dedicated team who work tirelessly to keep our building a clean, safe, and welcoming place for all of us. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we truly appreciate everything you do to make Edison a great place to learn and work.

Tonight, we have an exciting event: our Blue Out football game against Lewis High School! This is not just any game; it’s our Deck Victory Bowl, where we will honor the memory of our late colleague, Sherman Deck. In addition, it’s Feeder Night, and we can’t wait to welcome our future Eagles to the field! Be sure to arrive by 6:30 p.m. to join in on the fun. The first 150 kids will receive a special Future Eagle T-shirt, and we’ll have Eagle tattoos and games in the End Zone for everyone to enjoy. It’s going to be a fantastic night!

Looking ahead, please note that PSAT/SAT Day is coming up on October 9th. Only students who are testing—10th and 11th graders for the PSAT, and 12th graders who signed up for the SAT—need to attend school that day. 9th graders and all other 12th graders will have assignments to complete from home. Please mark your calendars!

Finally, if you haven’t already, please check your email from September 30th for a message with the subject line "Please complete the FCPS Cell Phone Pilot Student Survey." We would love to hear your feedback about our cell phone policy, and your input is essential in helping us move forward. We need everyone’s voice, so please take a few minutes to complete the survey!

Thank you for your continued support of Edison High School. I hope to see you all tonight at the game—Go Eagles!

Have a wonderful weekend,

Amanda Burke
Principal

Edison Feeder Night and Deck Bowl PSAT/SAT Day Oct 9th

All 10th and 11th grade students should be in attendance on October 9 to take the PSAT.  Only seniors who already signed up for the SAT should report to school that day.  All other seniors will have an unscheduled day and do not report to school. Registration for the SAT has closed, and we cannot accept any late registrations at this point.

All 9th graders, except those who participate in our adapted curriculum program, will have an unscheduled day and should stay at home on October 9.

School Photos Are Now Online!

Families should have received an E-proof via email.

Please remember to check your spam.

For any questions about your student's school pictures please contact: [email protected]

Senior Photos - Last Chance!

The last photo opportunity for senior photos is Monday, November 18, and Tuesday, November 19, 2024! These are the last dates for photos! Don’t miss this opportunity to be photographed for the yearbook! The required attire for the school’s yearbook pose is traditional Tuxedos and Drapes, provided by Victor O'Neill Studios! In addition to the free yearbook session, there are also sessions that include casual/personality portraits and Cap and Gown portraits.
Please follow the link to choose your session type and appointment time: www.vosphoto.com/thomasedison.

Congratulations to our skills USA HVAC State Fair 5th place winners, Yitzak Valdez and Fin Brandt form West Springfield!

Congratulations to our Skills USA Electrical Stat Fair Winners!

1st place - Landon Bradstreet
Hayfield Secondary

4th Place - Ash Dugan
Edison HS

8th Place -
Edwin Solis Victoriano
Justice HS

Family Assistance Questionnaire

Edison High School is committed to ensuring that all our students have the resources and support they need throughout the school year to reach their full potential in school and within the community. The Family Assistance Questionnaire is entirely optional and confidential. You only need to complete the questionnaire if you are interested in receiving assistance. The questionnaire is available online in English and Spanish. Paper copies and questionnaires in other languages are available upon request. If you have any questions, please contact our Family Liaison, Luisa Espinoza, at [email protected] or 703-924-8200.

Link to Family Assistance Questionnaire

English: https://tinyurl.com/EHSassistance

Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/EHSasistencia

Edison Band Parents Organization

Learn more about the Band: www.edisonband.org 

EHS Marching Eagles earned 3 awards at last weekend's competition: Best Guard, Best Percussion, Best Visual Effect (tie). They placed 2nd overall in their division!

• EBPO Meeting: Band Parents are invited to the next meeting of EBPO on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 6pm. Meet us in the Band Room. All current and prospective band families welcome!
• Upcoming Performances: Look for the Band this Friday night at the Football Game vs. Lewis HS and then on Saturday in Competition at South County HS.

Moving on to Life in the Community Resource Fair!

This event is designed for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities who will need continuing support after they exit FCPS.

Each fall, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB), and the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) sponsor Moving on to Life in the Community: A Resource Fair. This event is designed for students with disabilities and their families to speak to adult agency and vendor representatives to gather information about available services for adults in need of ongoing support once they transition from FCPS. Agency representatives will be available to share information on adult service providers, employment and training programs, Medicaid, Social Security, residential options, and The Arc of Northern Virginia.

When:             Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where:            Fairfax High School Cafeteria
                        3501 Lion Run
                        Fairfax, VA 22030
What:              Exhibitor Fair

Learn about: supported employment options, day support programs, recreation/leisure activities, residential living options, travel training supports, advocacy, funding, and more!

Register online: https://tinyurl.com/ycx4bwec  

Congratulations to sophomore Owen Love, who won the National District Golf Championship with a low score of five under par 67.  Owen won the championship by seven strokes!

Congrats as well to seniors Emily Love and Ben Podoff who led the Golf Team to a second-place finish in the district.   The team qualified for Regions next week. 

Good luck to them and the rest of the team!

Immunizations - Free to FCPS Students

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations for all FCPS students at no cost! Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment and provide consent for their student(s). The immunization clinics are being held at Frost Middle School, 4101 Pickett Rd. Fairfax, VA 22032, on: 

Tuesday, October 8, 3 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Students under the age of 19, with a scheduled appointment and parental consent, must be accompanied by their parent, guardian, or another adult over the age of 18. 
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 in order to provide consent.  

No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers

High school students can access virtual mental health services at no cost through an FCPS program with Hazel Health. Their therapists are licensed and also trained in teen-specific challenges.

Students may be referred by a guardian or designated staff member and participate in weekly video therapy sessions. The therapists will work with students until they achieve their therapy goals, or they can help connect families with long-term mental health services in the community if needed. 

Learn more about teletherapy for high school students.

Attendance How to report an absence

Attendance Emails are no longer accepted or monitored. 

Edison Attendance Office  703-924-8080

All Day- Call and leave a message, ParentVue, or drop off a note
Late Arrival- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note
Early Release- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note

Please note: Last minute check outs can take up to 30 minutes to retrieve your student 

Yearbook

Order your yearbook at:

www.yearbookordercenter.com

school code: 5211

Yearbook Advisor Vanessa Briggs

Visit us on [email protected]

FCPS News

• In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• All FCPS Schools Accredited
• How FCPS Is Teaching Reading and Writing
• Become a Special Education Teacher

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

Useful Links

• Edison High School Website
• Student Information System (SIS) Parent Vue
• School Payments via My School Bucks:  My School Bucks
• EHS Transcript Requests
• Former student records from more than five years ago can be requested via this site:  Verification of Graduation, Records, Transcripts

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Table of Contents

• Edison Academy Haunted House
• Next Meeting - Oct 15 at 7PM
• Breakfast Celebration - Oct 21
• Co-Chairs Needed
• Useful Links

Edison Academy Haunted House

The PTSA is helping to promote the Electrical class haunted house. We are requesting donations of snack size Halloween candy to be given out to attendees. Please help us, help them and drop off any donations by October 25 in the Halloween box at the main office. 

Next Meeting - Oct 15 at 7PM

Our next PTSA meeting is October 15th at 7 PM. It is a hybrid meeting and a zoom link for those wishing to join online will be sent out that day.

Breakfast Celebration - Oct 21

The PTSA is looking to show EHS staff some love by hosting a Breakfast Celebration on Monday, October 21. 

We will need your help to make this annual breakfast the best yet! Please see the signup genius, PTSA Sign Up Genius, to donate items. 

Want to donate but don't have the time? Feel free to use this link to donate monetarily: https://app.givebacks.gives/254d92.

We appreciate each and everyone of you! 

Co-Chairs Needed

We are still actively seeking co-chairs to represent the class of 2026 and 2027 on the All Night Grad Party committee.

Please contact PTSA President Sharon Riley [email protected] for any questions and or if you would like to volunteer

Useful Links

• PTSA Website
• PTSA Store
• [email protected]
• Edison High School Website

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Important Dates

Oct 3 -  Religious/Cultural Observance Day - Rosh Hashanah - No school

Oct 4 - Teacher Workday - No school for students

Oct 4 - Edison Feeder Night and Deck Bowl 6:30pm

Oct 9 - PSAT/SAT Day -9th graders & 12th graders not taking SAT stay home

Oct 14 - Indigenous People Day - School Plan Day -No school for students

Oct 18 - Homecoming Game

Oct 19 - Homecoming Dance

Oct 20 - FCPS College Fair at George Mason University

Oct 31 - End of the 1st Quarter

Nov 1 - Religious/Cultural Observance Day - Diwali - No school

Nov 4 - Teacher Workday - No school for students

Nov 5 - Teacher Workday & Election Day - No school for students

Nov 11 - Veterans Day - No school

Nov 27 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break - No school

National Merit Scholar Commended Students
Victoria Bujoreanu, Jordan Najia, Aiden Singh, Daniel Murphy, Isabella Bean

Table of Contents

• Message from Principal Burke
• Edison Feeder Night and Deck Bowl
• PSAT/SAT Day Oct 9th
• Senior Photos - Last Chance!
• Fall Immunization Clinic at Edison High School
• Immunizations - Free to FCPS Students
• Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
• No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers
• Attendance
• Student Spotlight
• Yearbook
• FCPS News
• Useful Links

Message from Principal Burke

Good afternoon, Edison Eagles!

This week was filled with opportunities to connect and celebrate our Edison community.

It was great seeing our senior parents at Senior Night on Tuesday. Hearing about the supports for senior year, including homecoming, graduation, and prom, reminded me how exciting this year will be for our seniors! We’re all in for a memorable year ahead.

I also enjoyed connecting with our parents at the PTSA meeting, and it was a great bonus to have some of our students join the conversation. Hearing your insights is so valuable, and I appreciate everyone’s participation and engagement.

On Wednesday, we hosted a Club Fair for our 9th graders and students new to Edison, providing them with an opportunity to explore different ways to get involved and connect with the school. I hope everyone found something they’re excited about and ready to dive into!

Additionally, I had a wonderful time talking with parents at the Parent Coffee this past Wednesday. For those who couldn’t attend, don’t worry—we are aiming to host monthly coffees, and I look forward to more opportunities to connect.

Wednesday was also a special day for our golf seniors, as we celebrated their hard work and accomplishments over the past four years. Congratulations to all our golf seniors for your dedication!

Looking ahead, on Monday, all parents, students, and staff will receive an email to participate in a survey about our cell phone policy. Your feedback is crucial, and I encourage everyone to take a moment to share their thoughts and help shape our policy moving forward.

On October 2nd, we will celebrate Custodial Staff Appreciation Day. Our custodial staff works tirelessly to ensure our building is clean and safe, creating a positive learning environment for everyone. We couldn’t do our jobs without them, so if you’re at the school, please take a moment to thank a custodian for their hard work.

As a reminder, there will be no school for students on October 3rd and 4th. On October 4th, we will host our Feeder Night and the Deck Bowl football game, where we will honor the late Sherman Deck for his contributions to both the Edison and Lewis communities. Our feeder school students will also have the chance to run the field before the game, and we look forward to seeing everyone there to support our Eagles!

Thank you all for a great week, and have a wonderful weekend!

Go, Eagles!

Amanda Burke
Principal

Edison Feeder Night and Deck Bowl PSAT/SAT Day Oct 9th

All 10th and 11th grade students should be in attendance on October 9 to take the PSAT.  Only seniors who already signed up for the SAT should report to school that day.  All other seniors will have an unscheduled day and do not report to school. Registration for the SAT has closed, and we cannot accept
any late registrations at this point.

All 9th graders, except those who participate in our adapted curriculum program, will have an unscheduled day and should stay at home on October 9.

Senior Photos - Last Chance!

The last photo opportunity for senior photos is Monday, November 18, and Tuesday, November 19, 2024! These are the last dates for photos! Don’t miss this opportunity to be photographed for the yearbook! The required attire for the school’s yearbook pose is traditional Tuxedos and Drapes, provided by Victor O'Neill Studios! In addition to the free yearbook session, there are also sessions that include casual/personality portraits and Cap and Gown portraits. 

Please follow the link to choose your session type and appointment time: www.vosphoto.com/thomasedison.

Class of 2025 sitting for their Senior Panoramic

Fall Immunization Clinic at Edison High School

Edison will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on October 7th, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). Only students enrolled at Edison may participate in the clinic.

The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic: 

• Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine

Find additional information for each vaccine. 

If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide: 

• Permission via a signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form, which can be found in the Middle and High School Clinics section on this webpage.
• A copy of their immunization records (if available).
• A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required. 

Please bring your signed consent form to our front office by September 30th in order for your child to participate. If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well. You may contact our school’s public health nurse, Kelly Clancy at [email protected] with any immunization questions.  

Blue Star Families Lunch

Immunizations - Free to FCPS Students

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations for all FCPS students at no cost! Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment and provide consent for their student(s). The immunization clinics are being held at Frost Middle School, 4101 Pickett Rd. Fairfax, VA 22032, on: 

Tuesday, October 8, 3 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Students under the age of 19, with a scheduled appointment and parental consent, must be accompanied by their parent, guardian, or another adult over the age of 18. 
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 in order to provide consent.  

Students checking out different clubs during our Activities Fair 

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:

• Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
• Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
• Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
• Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
• A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
• Alcohol or drug use.
• Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family. 
• Thoughts of harming themselves or others.

If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact Kayla Callister, our school psychologist at [email protected], to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness. 

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.

No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers

High school students can access virtual mental health services at no cost through an FCPS program with Hazel Health. Their therapists are licensed and also trained in teen-specific challenges.

Students may be referred by a guardian or designated staff member and participate in weekly video therapy sessions. The therapists will work with students until they achieve their therapy goals, or they can help connect families with long-term mental health services in the community if needed. 

Learn more about teletherapy for high school students.

Students checking out different clubs during our Activities Fair during returns on Wednesday.

Attendance How to report an absence

Attendance Emails are no longer accepted or monitored. 

Edison Attendance Office  703-924-8080

All Day- Call and leave a message, ParentVue, or drop off a note
Late Arrival- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note
Early Release- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note

Please note: Last minute check outs can take up to 30 minutes to retrieve your student 

Student Spotlight

Is your student doing amazing things outside of school that you want to shine a light on? We want to hear from you! Fill out our Student Spotlight Form and let us know. Your student could be featured in our newsletter!

Yearbook

Order your yearbook at:

www.yearbookordercenter.com

school code: 5211

Yearbook Advisor Vanessa Briggs

Visit us on [email protected]

FCPS News 🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.
• Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary School.
• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.

Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week

The school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• FCPS Wants to Further Support Military Families
• Sign and Return SR&R
• Upcoming Immunization Clinics

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

Useful Links

• Edison High School Website
• Student Information System (SIS) Parent Vue
• School Payments via My School Bucks:  My School Bucks
• EHS Transcript Requests
• Former student records from more than five years ago can be requested via this site:  Verification of Graduation, Records, Transcripts

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Important Dates

Sept 21 - 29 - Blue Star Welcome Week

Sept 23 - Edison Theater Company Boosters Meeting

Sept 24 - Senior Parent Meeting at 6pm in the Auditorium

Sept 24 - PTSA Meeting 7 pm in the Lecture Hall

Sept 25 - Principal Parent Coffee 9 am in Lecture Hall RSVP

Oct 3 -  Religious/Cultural Observance Day - Rosh Hashanah - No school

Oct 4 - Teacher Workday - No school for students

Oct 4 - Edison Feeder Night and Deck Bowl 6:30pm

Oct 9 - PSAT/SAT Day -9th graders & 12th graders not taking SAT stay home

Oct 14 - Indigenous People Day - School Plan Day -No school for students

Oct 18 - Homecoming Game

Oct 19 - Homecoming Dance

Oct 31 - End of the 1st Quarter

Hype Squad student section at the first home football game!

Table of Contents

• Message from Principal Burke
• PSAT/SAT Day Oct 9th
• Parent Coffee
• Blue Star Welcome Week
• Theater News
• SEL Screener
• Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
• No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers
• Attendance
• Student Spotlight
• Edison Feeder Night and Deck Bowl
• Yearbook
• FCPS News
• Useful Links

Message from Principal Burke

Good afternoon, Edison Eagles!

I am thrilled to share some exciting news! We are proud to announce that we have two National Merit Semifinalists (Nicolas Argueta-Vasquez and Grayson Haupt) and six Commended Scholars (Isabella Bean, Victoria Bujoreanu, Daniel Murphy, Jordan Najia and Aiden Signh) this year. Being named a National Merit Semifinalist is an incredible achievement, as these students scored in the country's top 1% of all PSAT test-takers. They will now move on to compete for finalist status and scholarships. Our Commended Scholars also performed exceptionally well on the PSAT, placing in the top 3-4% of test-takers nationwide. These accomplishments reflect our students' hard work and dedication, and we couldn’t be prouder!

Last Friday, we had an amazing first home football game! It was a beautiful night capped off with a stunning sunset. Our student section brought incredible energy, cheering for our team all night long. While we didn’t come away with the win, our players showed tremendous heart, and we are so proud of their efforts.

I also want to invite our families to some important upcoming events. Our Padres Latinos group will meet this Saturday, September 21, at 10 AM in the cafeteria. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the Edison community and learn more about how you can get involved.

Next week is Blue Star Welcome Week, a special time when we honor and welcome our military families to Edison. This week-long event is designed to celebrate and support families with military ties, helping them feel part of our school community. We’ll be hosting our military-connected students for a pizza lunch during all lunches on Tuesday September 24th, to show our appreciation for the unique contributions and experiences these families bring to our school.

On September 24, we have our Senior Parent Meeting at 5:45 PM in the auditorium. Afterward, I encourage parents to attend our first PTSA meeting of the year in the lecture hall at 7 PM.

Additionally, I hope to see many of you at my Parent Coffee on Wednesday, September 25, at 9 AM. This will be a great time to discuss the start of the school year and the support systems we have in place for our students.  RSVP here for coffee with Mrs. Burke!

Finally, our Senior Panoramic Picture will take place during advisory on Friday, September 27. We look forward to capturing this special moment for our seniors and for the yearbook!

Thank you for your continued support of Edison High School. I hope everyone has a restful weekend, and I look forward to seeing you at these upcoming events.

Go Eagles!

Amanda Burke
Principal

National Merit Semi-Finalists Grayson Haupt and Nicolas Argueta-Vasquez!

PSAT/SAT Day Oct 9th

All 10th and 11th grade students should be in attendance on October 9 to take the PSAT.  Only seniors who already signed up for the SAT should report to school that day.  All other seniors will have an unscheduled day and do not report to school. Registration for the SAT has closed, and we cannot accept
any late registrations at this point.

All 9th graders, except those who participate in our adapted curriculum program, will have an unscheduled day and should stay at home on October 9.

Parent Coffee

RSVP here for coffee with Mrs. Burke

Blue Star Welcome Week

Every year, approximately 600,000 military-connected families relocate. Most of these families move to new duty stations, while some transition out of the military and others transition in. Most of these moves take place over the summer, and Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to ensuring our military families feel welcomed and a sense of belonging to their local community. 

Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity for our community to welcome our military-connected families and show them our appreciation for their service and sacrifices. Throughout the week, FCPS will help ease their transition through events, messages, actions of welcome, and opportunities to make meaningful connections. Please help us welcome our military families during Blue Star Welcome Week, September 21 - September 29, 2024, and throughout the year! #BlueStarWelcomeWeekFCPS 

JROTC presenting the flags at the football game.

Theater News

We invite you to the first Edison Theater Company (ETC) Boosters Meeting of the year on Monday, September 23rd (DATE CHANGE!) at 6:30pm in the BlackBox Theater (Mr. Walker's Classroom).  Please enter through door 15.  This is a meeting for any parent interested in hearing about the Edison theater boosters, but essential for parents of students who will be involved onstage or backstage for the fall production of Peter Pan and Wendy.  If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

Chorus singing The National Anthem before the game.

SEL Screener Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning

FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.

The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students. 

After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.

Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office. 

Please note that the SEL Screener is not the same as the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey, which will take place later this fall.

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:

• Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
• Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
• Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
• Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
• A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
• Alcohol or drug use.
• Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family. 
• Thoughts of harming themselves or others.

If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact Kayla Callister, our school psychologist at [email protected], to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness. 

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.

Marching band entering the football stadium before the game.

No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers

High school students can access virtual mental health services at no cost through an FCPS program with Hazel Health. Their therapists are licensed and also trained in teen-specific challenges.

Students may be referred by a guardian or designated staff member and participate in weekly video therapy sessions. The therapists will work with students until they achieve their therapy goals, or they can help connect families with long-term mental health services in the community if needed. 

Learn more about teletherapy for high school students.

Go Eagles!

Attendance How to report an absence

Attendance Emails are no longer accepted or monitored. 

Edison Attendance Office  703-924-8080

All Day- Call and leave a message, ParentVue, or drop off a note
Late Arrival- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note
Early Release- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note

Please note: Last minute check outs can take up to 30 minutes to retrieve your student 

Student Spotlight

Is your student doing amazing things outside of school that you want to shine a light on? We want to hear from you! Fill out our Student Spotlight Form and let us know. Your student could be featured in our newsletter!

Edison Feeder Night and Deck Bowl Yearbook

Order your yearbook at:

www.yearbookordercenter.com

school code: 5211

Yearbook Advisor Vanessa Briggs

Visit us on [email protected]

FCPS News

FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Accessing Intervention Plans
• Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning
• Update Immunizations Today! 

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

Useful Links

• Edison High School Website
• Student Information System (SIS) Parent Vue
• School Payments via My School Bucks:  My School Bucks
• EHS Transcript Request Form
• Former student records from more than five years ago can be requested via this site:  Verification of Graduation, Records, Transcripts

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