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October is:
- Disability History and Awareness Month
- LGBTQIA+ History Month
- Disability History and Awareness Month
- Dyslexia Awareness Month
October 16-22: America’s Safe Schools Week
October 17: In-Person Theatre Boosters Monthly Meeting, 7:30 PM
October 17-21: Digital Citizenship Week
October 17-21: National School Bus Safety Week
October 17-21: Homecoming Week
October 18: Virtual PTSA Meeting, 7:00 PM
October 18-November 4: Parent-Student Survey for Impact Aid
October 20: PTSA Fundraiser - Dinner at TGI Fridays
October 24: Diwali – School Holiday
October 28: End of First Quarter; 2-hour Early Release
October 31: Student Holiday
Beginning on October 18, FCPS will be asking all families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid. Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school. If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the box in Section 3. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by November 4. All results are confidential
The annual FCPS College Fair will feature admissions representatives from more than 250 colleges and universities from across the United States and abroad at George Mason University’s Eagle Bank Arena on Sunday, October 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. Postsecondary Week will be held virtually Monday, October 17, to Thursday, October 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. Postsecondary week will feature virtual workshops related to the college admissions process, financial aid, and other postsecondary educational opportunities. Students are highly encouraged to register in advance for these events.
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Parents of current high school seniors—did you know that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened on October 1? Parents are encouraged to work with their students to complete the FAFSA as early as possible—definitely before March 1, 2023—as you prepare for your child to |
begin college in the fall of 2023. Some schools have even earlier priority deadlines, so check the individual college’s financial aid office website for deadlines and specific forms to complete. Parents and students should start by creating an FSA ID and then begin the FAFSA.
The Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) application is available 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.
Our partners at College Access Fairfax will be offering a number of programs on completing the FAFSA/VASA and finding/applying for scholarships over the next two months. Information on these programs and how to access them can be found at 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. Interested families should email appointments@collegeaccessfairfax.org to request an appointment.
Our monthly meeting for October will be held virtually on Tuesday evening, October 18, at 7:00 PM.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89941655252?pwd=T3A3ZlBialorUm5YZUlwcHVFWVdIQT09
Meeting ID: 899 4165 5252
Passcode: 569954
If you are not already a member, please join the Edison HS PTSA! To access the membership form, please click on the following link - https://edisonhsptsa.org/join-edisonptsa/ *If the link does not work, please Copy and Paste it into a Web browser. |
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The membership dues are $15 for an Individual Membership, and $25 for a Family Membership.
We still need your help! Would you be able to play a more active role in the PTSA? There are several opportunities to do so. We are looking for volunteers to Chair the following committees:
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
- Food Pantry and Food Insecurity Initiatives
- Fundraising Committee
- Scholarship Committee
- Education Committee
- Volunteer Committee
For more information, please contact PTSA President, Ana Marie Diaz, president@edisonhsptsa.org
PTSA Fundraiser
On Thursday, October 20th, the delicious and generous TGI Fridays (6751-B Frontier Dr) is donating back 20% of Dine-In orders to support a great cause -- Edison High School PTSA!
On behalf of Edison High School PTSA, you’re invited to join us and eat out, not only in support of the organization, but to show one of your Springfield restaurants some love too!
We ask that you RSVP here: https://grouprai.se/e234041 (even if you’re not completely sure) so TGI Fridays knows roughly how many orders to expect & so you have access to all the event details.
We hope you can make it, and please feel free to forward this invitation to your friends and family. Thanks in advance for your support!
The 2022-2023 Reflections Theme is SHOW YOUR VOICE!
National PTA has a long-standing commitment to arts education. The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life.
Edison High School students are invited to participate and submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available art categories (click on the category to view the rules).
All Submissions are due by Friday, October 28, 2022.
For more information, contact our Reflections Chair at reflections@edisonhsptsa.org
Questions? Email Lisa Staresina at ehsptsa.angp@gmail.com
Don't forget - The PTSA’s All-Night Grad Party Committee needs parent volunteers from ALL grade levels. Read here to learn more about how parents of all grade levels can help each year. https://edisonangp.com/ehs-parent-volunteers-needed if the link doesn’t open, please copy link into your browser.
We have several volunteer opportunities with differing levels of commitment. Let’s find the task that’s right for you!
Please join the Edison Theatre Boosters for our October in-person meeting on Monday, October 17th at 7:30 pm. We will be meeting in the Black Box Theatre. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact president@edisontheatrecompany.org
 
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