Edison Academy Families,

It is hard to believe that we have completed another school year. Thank you for your support all year long.  

Thank you to all of the students, teachers, families, and friends who attended our 2023-2023 Academy Awards Ceremony in May. We are proud to announce that Sharell Smith was our Edison High School Medal recipient, June James received our Academy Administrator Award, and our Edison Academy Student of the Year was Casey Laycock. A special thank you to our guest speaker and 2013 Edison Academy Student of the Year, Alex Foster, who shared inspiring words to our students. If you were unable to attend here are pictures from the ceremony. In addition, enjoy these pictures from the 2022-2023 school year.  

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 Fourth Quarter Recognition!  

E-bike Educate Fairfax Grant

Congratulations to Joe Wolfe, Edison Academy Electrical Construction and Engineering teacher, and his students for completing the build and the testing of their e-bike project.  Earlier in the year they received an Educate Fairfax grant in the amount of $1,200.

June James Signs with Steamfitters 602

Congratulations to June James, HVAC and Auto Collision Level 1 student for being accepted into the Steamfitters 602 which required a rigorous application and selection process.  Only 10% of approximately 1,000 applicants per year are selected from the DMV area.  June had her official signing on Thursday, May 4th.  June will be earning $45,000 a year right out of high school with her trade school fully paid for and she will also receive full medical benefits. June has plans to become an underwater welder in her future as well. Congratulations June and we look forward to seeing all that you will do after graduation.

Thank you to Mr. Stringham, HVAC teacher, who created this YouTube Video, "Be Like June." We hope you enjoy it.

Veterinary Science Skills Challenge

Congratulations to Ms. Akau our Veterinary Science teacher, and Kenia Chicas Gonzalez, Veterinary Science Level 2 student, for winning 3^rd place/bronze medal on April 28.

Electrical Construction and Engineering Students Receive Employment

• Congratulations to the following students have received jobs with Beckstrom Electric:
• Cesar Perez Hanna – Level 2 student
• Joel Pena – Level 2 student
• Avery Whitton – level 2 student
• Brandon Diaz – Level 1 student
• Josue Molina Hernandez – Level 1 student (2021-22)
• Mateo Lantin – Level 3 student
• Daniel Vasquez – via Alliance Staffing Agency
• Adonis Vasquez – via Alliance Staffing Agency

• Congratulations to Daniel Rios who has received a job with the IBEW Local Union 26
• Congratulations to Wilber Membreno Trejo who has received a job with Cordon Electric

Trades for Tomorrow

Congratulations to all of our students who applied for a position with Trades for Tomorrow.  They were all offered a position and will start their employment on June 20.

Teachers for Tomorrow

Congratulations to Ms. Karayannis, Teachers for Tomorrow instructor, and her Teachers for Tomorrow students.  11 students took the ParaPro exam on April 26 and all surpassed the passing score for VA (455). Each state/district can determine their own passing score. 3 students received the highest possible score on the test (480).

Congratulations to our FATE 2023 Scholarship Award Recipients

• Robert Kammerer  - Academic $2,500 – Electrical Engineering
• Ryan Menjivar-Guevara – ACE Apprenticeship $1,500 for use at ACE and $1,000 for tools needed for his chosen program - HVAC-R
• Adonis Vasquez – Tools $1,000 – Electrical Engineering
• Avery Whitton – Tools $1,000 – Electrical Engineering

Congratulations to Sharvani Roy in our Cyber IT program for earning Scholarships

• Rotary of Alexandria $2500 scholarship
• AFCEA DC STEM Scholarship $1250
• NVTC Foundation Kilberg Scholarship $5000
• Springfield Rotary Club Scholarship $1000

Farewell to Genie Williford

Ms. Genie Williford, our Career Experience Specialist, will be retiring as of July 1^st.  Ms. Williford came to Fairfax County from North Carolina where she worked as a Marketing teacher.  She then taught Marketing at Robinson Secondary School and Edison High School before joining us at Edison Academy. Genie is super supportive of our students, teachers, and staff.  Over the years she has developed relationships with students, teachers, and staff that will continue even after she leaves Edison Academy.

Genie held the first Apprenticeship and Trades Fair in Fairfax County and she continued that for many years prior to the pandemic.  She really helped start the youth apprenticeship program in FCPS by working with the state of Virginia and it is amazing to see what it has become.  Genie helps students regularly with their resumes, interviewing, and securing apprenticeships, internships, and jobs. She is one of the first to volunteer to chaperone field trips.  She is a team player, would do anything for anyone, and will be greatly missed by all. 

We would like to thank Genie for all that she has done for Edison Academy and Fairfax County Public Schools over the last 24 years.  We wish her the best in her retirement.  

Congratulations Mr. Rob Stringham HVAC Teacher

Congratulations to Mr. Rob Stringham for publishing another book,  HVAC Basics: Skills, Tools, and Procedures.  A comprehensive set of procedures to assist with a first year HVAC technician's basic skills development. Included is a list of tools and step by step instructions for each section that align with the HVAC Basics: Task List One competencies.

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.  

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

June

16        Last Day for all FCPS Students - attendance not taken

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