Edison Academy Families,

We have much to be thankful for at Edison Academy and are most grateful for our students. Our Culinary Arts students have been busy making pies and baking bread in preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday.  They have made a total of 100 pies and 100 loaves of bread. Our Electrical students are offering their services to our teachers, staff, and students. Please see Electrical Repair Services below for more details. Our students continue to amaze us each day with all of their strengths. Thank you for sharing your students with us.  

We are also thankful for our teachers.  Recently, our Academy Support teacher, Adam Wells, was recognized as an employee who shows that FCPS Cares. Adam helped a disabled truck that was blocking the entrance to Edison from Van Dorn Street.  Adam placed cones to warn drivers and stayed with the driver until help arrived.  Thank you Adam!

We are excited to share that Joe Wolfe, Electrical Engineering and Construction teacher, and Edison Academy received an Educate Fairfax grant in the amount of $1,200 for an E-bike Design and Build.  Electrical Construction and Engineering students will explore what goes into designing and building an Electric (E-bike) and what is needed to have it used for private and possibly commercial use.

Just a reminder that Monday, November 21, and Tuesday, November 22, are regular school days.  There is no school on Wednesday, November 23, Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25. 

Thanksgiving is a time for reflection for all of our blessings.  Wishing you and your families a safe and joyful holiday with friends and family.

Sincerely,

Monica Bentley, Academy Administrator

Bring Your Counselor to the Academy Day

Please remind your students to invite their counselor to come with them to visit Edison Academy December 5 - December 8, 2002, during their morning or midday class.  Their counselor must sign up using this link.

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Electrical Repair Services

Our Electrical Students are prepared to help teachers, staff, and students fix those small electrical devices that would just end up in the trash.  Electronic toys, lamps, power cords, tools, holiday decorations, phone charging cables or any other electronic device that just doesn't work for you any more. Use the QR code below to fill out the repair form.

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Gingerbread Fun

Enjoy the holiday season with friends and family with Gingerbread FUN! Let us take care of all the mess and stress. Our talented Culinary students will assist you in creating a truly unique house for display during the holiday season. The workshop includes all the ingredients to decorate a beautiful gingerbread house. Hot cocoa and cookies will be available after your decorating experience.  Please see attached flyer for more information.  Space is limited for this event so please sign up soon if you’re interested in participating. Registration and money payment is required by December 1st. (limited to 24 paid participants). Please register for this event with this link.

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Edison Academy Spirit Wear

Expand your spirit wear collection by purchasing some Edison Academy gear. Please order at this link. Deadline to order has been extended.

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Congratulations to our Edison Academy Students who Received First Quarter Recognition!

Please click on this link to view our photo album of all first quarter award winners; photo album.

Vet Science Grooming

Grooming continues and we are still scheduling dog baths and nail trims! We provide baths, nail trims, ear cleanings and minor trimming (around the feet, face, rear end, sanitary trims). As the year progresses, we may also be able to offer basic haircuts (nothing breed specific). We groom on mostly Wednesdays and Thursdays by appointment. Drop off is between 8:10-8:30 a.m. and pick up is between 1:45-2 p.m. If your dog is in need of a haircut, please take them to another grooming facility for the full cut and we would be a happy to do the in-between baths and trims. Cost range is $15-25 depending on type of dog and services needed. Email Karen Nestlerode at kenestlerode@fcps.edu with your dog's information or any questions. 

Attendance

Please contact the Edison Academy attendance office if your student will be absent or staying at the base school due to an altered schedule using the on-line attendance form or email EdisonAcademy.Attendance@fcps.edu.The student should email their Academy teacher. This is in addition to informing the base school attendance office.

Good News and Events

To see what has been happening at Edison Academy, please take a look at our announcements, blogs, and events calendar on our Edison Academy website. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @EdisonAcademy to stay up to date with announcements and events.  

Inclement Weather Schedules

Late Opening 2 Hour Delay - Announced by 5:00 a.m. 

• Edison HS students follow the Edison High School Bell Schedule 
• Other (Feeder Schools) students 
• AM Block - Class is cancelled. No shuttles will run.  
• Mid-day Block  - Class is cancelled. No shuttles will run.
• PM Block - Follow regular bell schedule. Shuttles operate on normal schedule.  

Two Hour Early Close - Announced by 10:00 a.m.

• Edison HS students follow the Edison High School Schedule 
• Other (Feeder Schools) students 
• AM Block - Follow regular bell schedule. Shuttles will run on normal schedule.
• Mid-day Block - Shuttles will depart Edison Academy early at approx. 11:00 a.m. *
• PM Block - No shuttles/cancelled

* Cosmetology students will depart on midday shuttles ( approx. 11:00 a.m.) in the event of a Two Hour Early Close. 

Core Commitments

We are committed to demonstrating our core commitments every day:

• Celebrating Student Success
• Empowering Industry-Ready Individuals
• Cultivating Quality Instructors
• Promoting Program Assets
• Providing an Inclusive and Safe Community

Calendar

November

23-25    Thanksgiving Holiday

December

19-30        Winter Break Holiday (no school)

5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310 | Main Office: 703-924-8100
Attendance: 703-924-8137 or EdisonAcademy.Attendance@fcps.edu 
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