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October 18-November 4: Parent-Student Survey for Impact Aid
October 31: Student Holiday
November 3-5: Edison Theatre Company presents “CLUE”
November 5: FAFSA Completion Event and Financial Aid Presentation
November 8: Election Day; School Holiday
November 10-11: Repeat Performances of “CLUE”
November 11: Veteran’s Day; Student Holiday
November 23-25: Three-day Thanksgiving Holiday
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The Virginia Purple Star Designation is awarded to military-friendly schools that have demonstrated a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. Schools that earn the award will receive a special Purple Star recognition to display onsite. This week, Thomas A. Edison was notified that we met the criteria for this designation. |
We will be receiving a Certificate of Recognition and an award coin; we will also be able to use the purple star logo on our website and in any communication that we deem appropriate.
Thank you to Counselor David Schlemmer and Head Librarian Sarah Mahan, who lead the team in submitting the package. In particular, the statement below highlights our amazing student ambassadors:
The reviewer wishes to affirm the entirety of the application submitted. The artifacts presented enabled the reviewer to obtain a strong sense of the hard work occurring at the school. The efforts of the peer transition program described was solid. Simply put, the success of transitional support to our military connected students would be nowhere without the efforts of students like these. Wishing them much success!
Thank you to everyone who worked to make Homecoming Week such a success! Students decorated the halls, performed in the “Follies”, attended the pep rally on Friday, cheered on the football team, and danced the night away last Saturday evening. The Edison community – SGA Sponsors Don Dight and Colleen Kelly and SGA students, Edison faculty and staff members, and parents all contributed many hours of their time to make the week so much fun. We especially appreciate the parents who helped chaperone the dance to make it a safe, enjoyable activity. Eagle Pride!
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We had a great wellness week. Students posted positive thoughts, we had a phenomenal guest speaker for our seniors, a photo booth, and yoga!
Below is our positive thought board from students!
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Pre-arranged absence forms are no longer to be submitted to your student's alpha administrator. Please submit all pre-arranged absence forms for any trips OTHER THAN athletic trips to Ms. Starkey in our Attendance Office, A128. All athletic-related trips go through our Student Activities office, which is across from the main gym. Find the form here: Pre-Arranged Absence Form
The addition of learning cottages in the parking lot near Entrance 5 reminds us again that our number one concern is student and staff safety. When dropping of your student in the morning, please keep in mind:
- Students may only be dropped off at the curb outside door 5.
- Be sure to pull all the way up to the car in front of you; this will help move traffic along and keep waiting cars from passing stopped cars.
- An attendant will be on site each morning to assist students with crossing the street and will help direct traffic.
- We ask for your patience during the morning drop-off. The earlier you arrive, the easier it will be for traffic to move. The doors are opened at 7:30 AM.
An Ounce of Prevention
Students in our Edison HS learning cottage classrooms were reminded by their teachers last week to:
- Look both ways before crossing the road to/from the learning cottages (entrances 3, 4, 5).
- To use the crosswalks and walk across the road (entrances 3, 4, 5).
The FCPS Office of Safety and Security have been invited to Edison HS to provide additional security measures.
 Thank you to all parents who have already filled out the Student-Parent 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.
Students will soon be shown a short informational video at school and be asked to complete a survey providing feedback on their experience at school. This feedback will be used to help inform FCPS leadership as they work on planning for the future of the school system. Parents are invited to view the survey questions and get more information.
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“It was ___ in the ___ with the ___!” If you get to CLUE, you will find out WHO-DUN-IT!
Edison Theatre presents the hilarious play adaptation of CLUE (high school edition), based on the popular board game and the 1985 film. Six suspects arrive a mysterious manor house to face blackmail and murder in the comedy-mystery.
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Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Col. Mustard, Mrs. Peacock, and Mr. Green are met by the stuffy butler, French maid, and the edgy cook – plus members of the police force - for a night of deception and mayhem.
Performances:
November 3-5, at 7:00 PM, plus a matinee on November 5 at 2:00 PM.
The play continues Friday, November 10 at 7:00 PM and concludes Saturday, November 11 at 2:00 PM.
Tickets go on sale on October 24, 2022: Click here to sign up for reminders and to purchase tickets! All seats general admission: $10 for adults / $5 for students / $2 Mark Twain MS student discount. Active/former military discount: 50% off up to four tickets with code SALUTE.
In conjunction with Lifetouch Studios, Edison HS will be providing additional days for senior portraits. You can now begin scheduling your appointment for Saturday, December 10 and Friday, December 16, 2022. All students are asked to log onto the website to "self-schedule" their appointment through PrestigePortraits.com. Choose "Locate My School" and enter the city (Alexandria) and the state (Virginia) of Edison HS. Once you find the school, choose Thomas Edison High School, and the link will take you to the account to schedule an appointment. You may also register using the unique ID number (located on the appt. card you should have received from the vender over the summer) to select a date/time. You must schedule your appointment at least 48 hours in advance. Lifetouch is NOT able to accommodate walk-in appointments. For additional support, please contact Lifetouch customer service at: 1-800-736 -4753 option #2 based on the recording.
Location: Cafeteria
- December 10 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- December 16 – 3: 00 PM – 9: 00 PM
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Did you know that students can earn service hours by attending meetings and volunteering for PTSA-sponsored events? If you are not already a member, we invite you to join the Edison HS PTSA. You may access the membership form by clicking on the following link - https://edisonhsptsa.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true *If the link does not work, please Copy and Paste it into a Web browser.
The membership dues are $15 for an Individual Membership, and $25 for a Family Membership.
PTSA "No Fuss" Fall Fundraiser
We are excited to announce the launch of our "No Fuss" Fall Fundraiser. That's right, there's no fuss!! We're not asking you to sell candy or buy wrapping paper, we're just asking for you to donate. After two years of Covid, and the PTSA not doing a lot of fundraising, we really need to replenish our funds. These funds are needed to help provide the programs the PTSA offers the whole school community. So, please consider donating now. Any amount would be greatly appreciated.
Please follow this link to our fundraiser: https://app.memberhub.gives/edisonhsptsa
Thank you for all of 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).
Submissions have been extended to Friday, November 4, 2022.
For more information, contact our Reflections Chair at reflections@edisonhsptsa.org
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Great gifts for teachers, colleagues, friends and family!
Red or White poinsettias $22 each!
Order by November 5th
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https://edisonangp.com/poinsettia-fundraiser -- (you may need to copy and paste into your browser)
Pick up Saturday, December 3rd (Edison HS Door #1)
Questions? Email Lisa Staresina at ehsptsa.angp@gmail.com
Vaccination Requirements: Vaccination Information
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