Edison Academy Families,

This week is a short week for students.  Thursday, March 2, is a two-hour early release. Academy shuttles will run for our AM morning and midday classes but not for our PM block. The Construction Technology shuttle will not run on this date at all.  There is also no AM shuttle for our Cosmetology students so they will not report on Thursday. Friday is a student holiday for all students.

Workplace Readiness Skills (WRS) testing started on Friday.  Congratulations to our Veterinary Science students who had an 85% pass rate. Testing will continue through March 10. 

Please see the SkillsUSA competition results below.

We will continue to share important information and good news through these newsletters, our Edison Academy website, and social media platforms, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Sincerely,

Monica Bentley, Academy Administrator

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

SkillsUSA Results

Criminal Justice results from the Crime Scene Investigation team competition

• 1st Place: Brooke Staab (Hayfield Secondary) Ava Weschler (West Springfield High School) Nicolas Torres (West Springfield High School) and Casey Laycock (Lake Braddock Secondary)
• 5th Place:  Copper Dolphin (Edison High School), Ru Correa (Edison High School), Janessa Johnson (Edison High School), Ashley Castillo (Edison High School) 

Residential Electrical Wiring results

• 1st Place: Avery Whitton (West Springfield High School)
• 2nd Place: Adonis Romero Vasquez (Justice High School)
• 3rd Place: Robert Kammerer (West Springfield High School)
• 5th Place: Mateo Lantin (Edison High School)

Cosmetology Nail Care team competition results

• 1st Place: Jasmin Castenda-Guitierrez (West Potomac High School) and Iris Acevedo Salomon (Annandale High School)

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

REPORTING STUDENT ABSENCES BY TELEPHONE/EMAIL/ON-LINE ATTENDANCE FORM

• Absence must be reported to both Edison Academy and the student’s base school. Parent/Guardian should contact the Edison Academy Attendance Office prior to or on the day of the student’s absence regardless of the reason.
• Please contact the Edison Academy attendance office anytime your student will not be in their Academy class including staying at their base school due to an altered schedule or participating in work-based learning.  

• On-line attendance form:  https://edisonacademy.fcps.edu/resources/attendance-form
• Email: EdisonAcademy.Attendance@fcps.edu
• Phone: 703-924-8137
• 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

Adjusted Schedules for Planned 2-Hour Early Release Days 

• Edison Students follow Edison High School Bell Schedule
• Other (Feeder School) Students 
  • AM Block - Follow Regular Academy Bell Schedule. Shuttles run from base schools. 
  • Mid-day Block - Follow Regular Academy Bell Schedule. Shuttles run from base schools.
  • There is no shuttle for the Construction Technology program at the Spring Village work site.
  • No AM shuttle for Cosmetology program.
  • PM Block - Class is cancelled, No shuttles will run. 

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 HS Schools) students - FCPS transportation is cancelled, no shuttles will run.

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.

Virtual Learning Full Day

FCPS has shared information about virtual learning for inclement weather days and how to prepare. You may find that information here.   All FCPS High Schools will operate on the same class schedule to allow Academy students to attend their classes virtually.  Zoom links will be provided by teachers. Those links will be posted in Schoology.  The inclement weather virtual schedule for all high schools is below:

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

March

2          Two hour early release for students
3          School Planning Day, Student Holiday

April

3-7       Spring Break
13        Quarter 3 Ends, 2-hour Early Release for Students
14        Student Holiday
21        Eid Al-Fitr, Student Holiday

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