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January is:
National Mentoring Month
January 22: Lunar New Year; Gōng xǐ fā cái (Happiness and prosperity!)
January 24: Edison Pyramid Choral Festival, 7:00 PM
January 25: End of second quarter; 2-hour early release
January 25: Parent University on Course Selection, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
January 26-27: Student Holidays
February 4: Edison Academy Open House, 10:00 – 1:00 PM
February 6: Strategic Plan Community Forum, 6:30, PM, EHS Cafeteria
February 6: Athletic Booster Meeting, 7:00 PM, Room G113
February 6-10: School Counseling Week
February 15: National School Resource Officer Day
February 20: President's Day – School Holiday
February 21: Virtual PTSA Meeting, 7:00 PM
Today, school administration learned that a staff member or coach erroneously sent information to families that student cars would be towed starting next Monday. We have also heard that some students received notices on their cars that may look like a citation.
School administration is currently reviewing our parking procedures and needs and will communicate well in advance if cars will be towed or if there are parking lot changes. Any text or email that you have received on this issue did not originate from from school administration. Thank you for your support.
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The end of the second quarter is Wednesday, January 25. Students have a two hour early release (12:55 PM) that day. It is a school holiday for students on Thursday, January 26 and Friday, January 27.
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January 24, 2023 at 7:00 PM, Auditorium
For the first time since before the pandemic, our six feeder elementary schools will join Twain Middle School and Edison High School for an incredible night of powerful singing! Come and see over 300 singers perform together for the performance of “Music Changes the World.” Family, friends, and community members are welcome to come and celebrate our students making incredible music.
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This school year we implemented the "Return Period” schedule to give students an opportunity for remediation and/or enrichment in their classes. In December staff and students completed a voluntary survey, with 29% of our student population providing feedback. The administrative team and teacher leaders reviewed all the feedback. Since returning from the winter break, we have had numerous discussions as a leadership group and recently shared a proposal with the entire staff. Staff and students who responded to the survey suggested:
- See teachers and students with more frequency.
- Build in FLEX time
- Have a return Advisory
We will adjust our return schedule based on the suggestions above and will share the change with students on Tuesday, January 24; the actual implementation or change will not occur until Monday, January 30. We will post all information and calendars in Schoology for students and families starting on January 24.
This only applies to our 4th period (remediation block.) School will continue to start at 8:10 AM and end at 2:55 PM each day.
Edison Student Services will be hosting a presentation for parents on Wednesday, January 25 from 6:00 – 7:00 PM in the Lecture Hall. They will be discussing course selection, the process for registering for classes, and applying to academy courses for grades 9-11 families.
This is a great opportunity to support your student as they choose their classes for next year.
Edison Academy invites you to attend their Open House event on Saturday, February 4, 2023, from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
You will have the opportunity to tour our state-of-the-art facilities in person, meet our instructors and current students, and learn more about our incredible courses! Please enter at Door #13.
Please feel free to contact Cassandra Deedy at (703) 924-8101 or cjdeedy@fcps.edu if you need any additional information. Please take a minute and watch the EHS Academy video: Edison Academy
After School Pickup on Monday and Thursday - Door 5
Monday and Thursday are late bus days, which allow students to stay after school for assistance in a class, make up a test, or participate in other student activities and still take the bus home. Just like in the morning, our buses need access to the front parking lot without car traffic blocking their way. The pickup area for students on late bus days is in the back of the school, at door 5. Students will be released to door 5 after their activities have ended.
Attendance
Please contact us no later than 9:30 AM for absences, early release requests or late arrival information. In particular, for an early release, you can help us help you by giving us time to get an electronic pass to the teacher before class has begun; once instruction has started, a teacher may not see a pass request within the time frame you need your student to be released.
The easiest way to request an absence, early release or late arrival is to send an email to EdisonAttendance@fcps.edu or use our attendance form here: https://edisonhs.fcps.edu/EHS-Attendance. We still accept phone messages, but putting your request in writing is a more accurate and faster way for us to accommodate your request.
Parents: Register Now to Attend a Community Forum
Strategic Planning is in process and will incorporate feedback from school staff, families, students, and community partners and organizations.
Check out the schedule of Community Forums and register for the one that is most convenient for you (Edison HS is hosting on February 6). Community Forums will provide every resident an opportunity to participate in and influence the direction of FCPS’ Strategic Plan, prior to its completion and formal adoption by the School Board. Learn more about our strategic planning process. Please register here: Startegic Planning Forum Registration
Make Your Students' Voice Count
Please encourage your students to participate in this unique opportunity to share their voices.
FCPS is currently seeking secondary students in grades 7-12 who are interested in participating in a Strategic Plan focus group. This focus group provides an opportunity to share feedback in a small group with other FCPS students and a trained facilitator. FCPS is hosting four virtual focus groups for secondary students in February and March:
February 9, 3:30-5:00 PM or 5:30-7:00 PM
March 16, 3:30-5:00 PM or 5:30-7:30 PM
Interested students should check their email for a form to sign up for the focus groups. Students will be asked to provide their student ID, so their parents/caregivers can be identified and contacted to ask for consent to participate.
If you have any questions about the student focus groups or you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact strategicplan@fcps.edu.
Thank you to all who attended our January General Meeting. Stay tuned for information about the February meeting (details to follow).
Still thinking about becoming a member of the Edison HS PTSA? We would really like you to join us.
The Edison HS Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) supports our students, school and community through family involvement. We provide volunteer and financial support to Edison High School teachers and staff for the benefit of all students. We encourage all families to join the PTSA so that our students can strive to reach their potential.
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 directly, 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 VOLUNTEERS DESPERATELY NEEDED
Are you looking for a way to participate in the activities of the PTSA? Then please consider volunteering to serve on one of the following committees. Each of these committees provides an opportunity to give back to our Edison Community:
- Fundraising Committee
- Scholarship Committee
- Volunteer Committee
For more information, please contact PTSA VP for Membership, Makeda Berhane, vp.membership@edisonhsptsa.org.
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- Register early to get the reduced rate of $60.
- Doors open at the Franconia (formerly Lee) Rec Center at 11:00 p.m. on June 6, 2023!
- Games! Prizes! Food! Obstacle Course! Live entertainment! Swimming and more!
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Register here: https://edisonangp.com/register-for-angp (copy and paste link to open)
Note: All students eligible for free and reduced lunch can register online for a reduced fee.
Questions? Email our Registration Chairs, Karen and Rita, at ehsptsa.ANGP.reg@gmail.com.
La información sobre All Night Grad Party también está disponible en español en nuestro sitio web.www.edisonangp.com
Monthly Booster Meeting
Monday, February 6, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, room G113
Coming Up - Edison Community Bingo Night
Saturday evening, February 25; time and location to be announced:
- An evening of BINGO games, prizes, and family fun!
- Money raised go toward the Athletic Booster Scholarship Fund.
 The Edison Athletic Boosters Sponsors helps support the 30+ teams that compete for Edison High school at the freshman, junior varsity, and varsity level. Please support our sponsors as they support us!
Former student records from more than five years ago can be requested via this site: Verification of Graduation, Records, Transcripts
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