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Events and Headlines at a Glance
February is:
- Black History Month
- Career and Technical Education Month
- Love the Bus Month
February 15: National School Resource Officer Day
February 17: Thomas A. Edison Birthday Celebration - lunch treats for students
February 20: President’s Birthday – School Holiday
February 21: In-Person PTSA Meeting, 7:00 PM, Guest Speaker
February 25: Athletic Boosters Bingo Night, 6:30 PM, Cafeteria
March 2: 2 Hour Early Release
March 3: Student Holiday
March 17: Last Day to order ANGP Mulch Online
March 25: ANGP Mulch Pickup
April 3-7: Spring Break
Please congratulate our many students who entered projects in our Science Fair earlier this month. Below are the First Place Winners:
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Angeline Ngo
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Aninal Science
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How have the earliest arrival dates of Ruby Throated Hummingbird, Orchard Oriole, Black Throated Blue Warbler, Indigo Bunting, Scarlet Tanager birds changed in New York, NY from 2001 to 2020?
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Amy Huynh
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Biochemistry
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The Effect of Temperature on the pH of Kimchi During Fermentation
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Rachel Jacobson and Allison Izquierdo
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Biomedical & Health Sciences
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The Effect of UV Light on Sunscreens
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Eleanor Teal
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Cellular & Molecular Biology
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How pH Levels Affect the Production of Catalase in Mashed Potatoes
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Shaniya Smoot and Maya Culbreath
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Chemistry
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What is the Best Ratio of Corn Syrup and Sugar for the Fluffiest Marshmallows
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Carolyn Curtis and Nicholas Crockett
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Earth & Environmental Sciences
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The Effect of Noise Pollution on Wildlife
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Joseph James and Ryan Mulvaney
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Energy Sustainable Materials
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Which Citrus Makes the Best Battery
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Hanako Patten
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Engineering Technology
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The Effect of Pitch Length on the Speed at Which an Archimedes Screw Can Carry an Object
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Zachary Ng
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Materials Science
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Oxidation of Metal in Golf Clubs
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Lauren Sutton
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Mathematics
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Measure the Spatter
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Maraky Alemu
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Microbiology
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The Effect of Sugar on Bacterial Growth
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Natalie Laclede
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Physics and Astronomy
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Making An Impact: Investigating the Mathematical Relationship Between the Impact ofE Kinetic Energy on Crater Diameter
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Sophia Goyanko
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Plant Sciences
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The Effect of Mycorrihzal Fungi on the Biomass of Radishes
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Nebil Mohammed and Abubaker Mohammed
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Systems Software
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NLP Frequency Analysis
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Second Place Winners:
Manuel Acevedo-Lovo, Claire Cavey, Grace Chen, Tammy Dao, Karrar Elsheikh, Marisela Escobar, Gretchen Gagner, Amelia Godwin, Amy Jia, Joshua Kohm, Maggie Lin, Aiden Lowery, Daniel Murphy, Jordan Najia, Bruno Positgo, Ahora Rahman, Kimberly Retana Ramos, Maya Sable, Suri Shi, Archer Sinclair, Ruth Tewodros and Hamza Youshauddin
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Third Place Winners:
Catherine Cavey, Ayael Eslaquit, Alexander Espinoza, Kiara Frey, Emanuella Issa, Anna Van Ness, Daniel Pascual, Daniel Ruvaga, Jenelle Smith, Taylor Smith, Zeva Taylor, Mihret Tesfaw, Abigail Tzeggai
FCPS Department of Technology notified all schools that use e-hallpass that the software is being paused at the end of the school day – February 10. Apparently, there is a technology glitch and we do not have a date when it will be reinstated. Therefore, we will return to paper passes starting Monday, February 13.
This means that early dismissal requests are not sent to teachers electronically; paper passes must be delivered individually to classrooms. Requesting a student for checkout without at least an hour’s notice does not guarantee that we can get a pass delivered in a timely manner. We are unable to interrupt instruction by calling a classroom for an early release request.
We ask that all attendance requests – to excuse an illness, early dismissal, etc. – be made no later than 9:00 AM. The best way to let us know is:
Email us at EdisonAttendance@fcps.edu
Attendance Form: https://edisonhs.fcps.edu/EHS-Attendance
Fairfax County Public Schools is developing a Special Education Enhancement Plan to help ensure an excellent educational experience for all students with disabilities. As part of this effort, FCPS is seeking feedback from employees, families, and community members on Part 1 of the Draft Special Education Enhancement Plan. Please complete this form by Friday, February 17, to provide input on FCPS’ priorities regarding special education including vision, mission, core values, goals, and objectives.
Thank you in advance for lending your voice to this important work. Visit the Special Education Enhancement Plan webpage for more information
Thomas A. Edison Birthday Celebration
The PTSA is celebrating our namsake on Friday, February 17! Please checkout the signup genius link below for opportunities to donate cupcakes and donuts for our students, distribute them, and help with set up and clean up.
Sign Up Here!
We are also offering a 'no purchase necessary' alternative to donating cupcakes or donuts. You may donate to support the purchase of cupcakes and donuts, using the following link - https://app.memberhub.gives/ee18c4
Please help us organize a special birthday celebration for our Edison students and staff.
General Meeting
The next PTSA General Meeting will be on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 7:00 PM. This meeting will be in person, in the school cafeteria. There will be a guest speaker, Mr. Shawn Elliot, a Substance Abuse and Prevention Specialist for FCPS.
Other PTSA Volunteer Needs
We are very grateful to our members who have stepped up to chair a number of our PTSA Committees (https://edisonhsptsa.org/committees/):
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (Chair, Sarah Thompson)
- Food Pantry Initiatives (Chair, Sheryl Williams)
- Reflections/Arts Education Committee (Chair, Sharon Riley)
- Special Education (Chair, Ellen Mayer-Splain
However, we still need volunteers to chair the following committees:
- Fundraising Committee
- Scholarship Committee
- Volunteer Committee
In addition, we desperately need volunteers to serve as members on all PTSA committees, as well as for the following PTSA-sponsored events and activities:
- Staff Appreciation Luncheon Volunteers (May 2023)
- PTSA Audit Committee Member (July/Aug 2023)
We cannot accomplish all our plans for this year without your help. So please consider volunteering. We thank you in advance!
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
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.
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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
We appreciate the sponsorship of Potomac Management Resources. All of our students benefit from their generosity! |
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2023 Mulch Sale
Proceeds from the sale support the All Night Grad Party!
- Double Shredded Brown Hardwood Mulch
- $5.00 per bag (3 cu ft)
- Pick up or Delivery: Saturday, March 25th
- 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Delivery available for orders of 20+ bags within the Edison boundaries:
- 20-29 bags - $20 delivery fee
- 30-39 bags - $25 delivery fee
- 40-49 bags - $30 delivery fee
- 50-59 bags - $35 delivery fee
- 60+ bags - $40 delivery fee
Order Online here: due by Saturday, March 17
Mail in orders: due by Saturday March 10 (mail order form here)
Questions? Email Angie at edisonmulchsale@gmail.com
Questions about the All Night Grad Party? Email Lisa at ehsptsa.angp@gmail.com
 Edison Community BINGO Night
Join us Saturday, February 25 for a fun night of BINGO games and prizes while helping us raise money for our Athletic Booster Scholarship Fund! Doors open at 6:00 PM and games start at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria.
- BINGO and Raffle Prize Announcment: We have our first prizes to announce! You have the chance to win a Lotto-Fun Gift Card basket, Date Night basket and Buc-ee’s raffle prize. More prizes will be announced soon.
- BINGO Prize Donations: Donate to your team basket theme with specific items, gift cards, or money. Reach out to your team parent or coach! Each team will donate a different themed basket filled with prized to be won on the 25th!
Raffle Prize Donations: Got tickets to a game, a new item you don’t need around the house cooking classes, photography session — items you’d like to donate? We would gladly accept for our raffle table!
Contact Charice Walton at vice.president@edisonboosters.org for more information.
We appreciate our Booster Sponors, and hope that you do, too! Please support them as they support us.
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