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Dear Edison Families,
Welcome to
the 2018-19 school year! I hope you
enjoyed a summer filled with fun and exciting memories with family and friends. Personally, I am
grateful to continue this journey with you as your Principal. At the beginning of each school year, I still
feel the same excitement and enthusiasm to have the opportunity to nurture and
shape our students and marvel at the development and growth that we see each
year. Over the years, I have had a
chance to meet many of you and your children, and look forward to continuing to
build a strong relationship between the school and families.
Last
week our dedicated and talented teachers returned and began preparing to greet
students on the first day. We reviewed
the successes of last school year but also noted areas for improvement. We aim to help every child reach their
potential and to support and challenge every child appropriately. At Edison, we believe in having high standards
for excellent work and know that students can achieve at high levels when we
set high expectations and at the same time support and encourage them. Our teachers participated in a variety of
professional development sessions and trainings in order for us implement best
practices in the classroom for teaching and learning.
So
at Edison, we believe that students can and will learn through work and effort
and expect mistakes and failures; it is a part of the learning process. We ask students, “What can you learn from
this? What will you do next time?” This
growth mindset is not just for students, but every person in this building
should always be growing and learning.
Despite obstacles that may arise, we must always believe in our ability
to rise above challenges and come out stronger on the other end.
As
partners with us, parents play a role in
making this educational experience positive and productive for their
child. Talk with your child, listen carefully to your child, ask
questions, be available, and contact the school with any concerns. Teenagers still need guidance and
support. Make sure your child attends
schools regularly, stays after school when he/she needs help, and please
monitor and limit their use of social media.
Also,
find ways to engage yourself in Edison life. Join a parent committee,
volunteer (once or several times), and come watch the games and the
performances. Make the educational experience at Edison “a way of life,”
not just the place where you “send” your child. Also school is different
than when you went to school. There is
the focus on the development of “21st century learning” and all
the opportunities to learn in new and exciting ways. Your child will
learn to collaborate, communicate, think creatively and critically, and these
skills will ultimately be the key to their future success.
I
look forward to another great year in which our partnership of caring,
challenging and supporting, nurturing and mentoring, will ultimately benefit
our Edison students, making them better students, better community members, and
better world citizens.
Sincerely,
Pamela
Ellison Brumfield
Principal
Eagle Pride
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION for OPENING of SCHOOL
First Day of School –
Tuesday, August 28
Students
report to 4th period (Advisory) at 8:10 AM; this is called Advisory
and Eagle Time.
Bell Schedule
School
begins at 8:10 AM and ends at 2:55 PM.
Exterior doors are unlocked at 7:30 AM.
Students should not be dropped off prior to 7:30 AM and will not be allowed
entry until 7:30 AM. The daily bell schedule, three-hour early release
schedule, and two- hour early release schedule can be found on our homepage at https://edisonhs.fcps.edu/
Kiss and Ride
Using
exits 5 (Back of School)and 13 (Van Dorn Side) as our kiss and ride drop offs.
Attached is a chart that diagrams
the flow of traffic. Please note that these patterns have been vetted and
approved by the Fairfax County Office of Safety and Security. Any
deviation from the process, especially when it comes to turning left onto Van
Dorn from the back entrance and dropping students off at undesignated areas,
puts our children, staff and other drivers in danger. Drive slowly in the
parking lot and on campus! Follow the
directions of the security personnel. Thank
you for your cooperation in advance. A few friendly reminders for the 1st
(First) Day of School:
Transportation (Buses and
Schedules)
The
Area 1 transportation office mails out bus schedules to families. Please contact transportation at 703 446 2150
for any bus issues. Please make sure
your child knows his bus number as well as nearby street names close to your
home.
Connector Bus Passes
Students
will have the opportunity to acquire a free pass to ride the Fairfax Connector
bus. The process for obtaining a pass is changing for the 2018-2019
school year. The new process will not be in place until the end of
September. Any student who still has their pass from last year may use it
until the new process in put into place. Directions for obtaining a new
pass will be communicated when we have the full details.
Student Lockers
Student
Lockers will be assigned to all 9th and 10th graders
prior to the start of the school year.
11th and 12th grade students will be able to
request a locker the first week of school during lunches.
Appropriate Dress for
School
SR&R
- It is still warm but please remind your student to dress appropriately for
school – “appearance is tasteful and appropriate for a K-12 school setting.”
No
caps, full head scarves, or hoodies covering the head unless required for
religious or medical reasons.
Cell Phone Use
Students
may use their cell phone as
follows: before and after school; at
lunch; and during the 6 minute passing time between classes
Students
may not use their phones or have
them out in classes unless the teacher has specifically given them permission
to do so.
Cell
phones will be taken from students due to unauthorized usage. Students will be given a receipt and parents
will be contacted.
SIS Parent Account
(ParentVUE)
Please
make sure that you have a SIS parent account so that you can look up your child’s
schedule, grades, and attendance all throughout the school year. SIS Parent Accounts also provide access to
FCPS 24-7 (also known as Blackboard).
FCPS 24-7 contains specific course assignments and the syllabus posted
by teachers.
Forms that Must be
Returned
If
you have not already filled out and returned the following required forms,
please do so and send with your child the first day of school: Emergency Care, Health Information, Military
Connected Families.
Forms
can be found at this link: https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/continue.pdf
SR&R forms: https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/policies-regulations-and-notices/student-rights-and-responsibilities/video-and-resources
Important Dates to Note
First
Home Football Game – Friday, August 31 -
“Battle of the Birds-- Edison
Eagles versus the Hayfield Hawks”
Back
to School Night – Thursday, Sept. 6
Homecoming
Week – October 22 – 27th
Football game Friday. 10/26 and the
Homecoming Dance Saturday, 10/27
Looking forward to a great first day!
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