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Edison High School Weekly
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Important Dates
Sept 16 - Edison Flea Market, 7:00 - 2:00 pm; to benefit Edison Athletics
Sept 18-23 - HOMECOMING WEEK
Sept 18 - Edison Theatre Company Boosters Meeting, 6:30 pm
Sept 19 - PTSA Meeting, 7pm, Library
Sept 20 - Eagle Bowl starting at 5:30pm, Football Field
Sept 21 - Follies 7pm in Auditorium
Sept 22 - Homecoming Football Game vs. Wakefield at 7pm
Sept 23 - Homecoming Dance at Edison from 7:30pm - 11:30 pm
Sept 25 - School closed for Yom Kippur
Sept 27 - Parent University for 12th Grade Parents, 6:30 pm
Oct 4 - Virtual ANGP Planning Meeting, 7:00 PM
Oct 20 - Feeder High School Night Football Game, 7:00 pm
Oct 25 - Breakfast Celebration for Staff by PTSA
Nov 22- 24 - Thanksgiving Break
Dec 18 - Jan 1 - Winter Break
March 25 - 29 - Spring Break
June 5 - Graduation, 7:30pm, at EagleBank Arena
June 12 - Last Day of School
The complete FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
Senior Night for Golf
In this Issue
- EHS College and Career Center Updates
- PTSA-Sponsored Breakfast Celebration for Teachers and Staff
- Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
- Edison Theatre Company Boosters
- Attendance
- When a Student Should Stay Home from School
- Hazel Health: Virtual Therapy Services for High School Students
- Observances and Celebrations
Message from Mrs. Burke
Good Afternoon Edison Community,
We are finally starting to get our fall weather. 🍁 We had a beautiful night last night for our golf team’s senior night at Fort Belvoir. It was great to get out there and see them play the last few holes of the night, we even had some hype squad students show up to support their fellow seniors. While we did not win our football game last night, it is always great to be outdoors to watch our football team, cheerleaders, and marching band.
We have a busy week coming up with homecoming. Our students, as I write, are busy decorating the hallways for our decoration contest Monday morning. Our theme this year is Movie Marathon, and I am looking forward to seeing how each class incorporates that into the various events. We will have our Eagle Bowl game on Wednesday, September 20th, @ 6 p.m. on our football field, where the Class of 2024 will take on the Class of 2025. Our Follies will be on Thursday, September 21st, at 7 p.m. in our auditorium. Come out and see some great skits from all of our classes. We will end our week with our homecoming football game against Wakefield starting at 7 p.m. We will also be announcing the winners of the homecoming court at halftime. Our culminating activity for the week will be our homecoming dance on Saturday, starting at 8 p.m. in our main gym. All students who are attending the dance must be there by 9:30 p.m.
I am looking forward to seeing the school spirit!
From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. I invite you to learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month at this site.
L’Shana Tovah to our Jewish community celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year! Rosh Hashanah is one of Judaism’s holiest days and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection that ends with Yom Kippur. This evening is an FCPS religious and cultural observance, and there are no student activities this evening.
Have a great weekend!
Amanda Burke
Principal
1. EHS College and Career Center
Parent/Guardian University: Parent/Guardian University for 12th grade parents/guardians- September 27, 2023, 6:30pm, Edison High Lecture Hall. Please enter at door 1.
This session will focus on the variety of options students have after high school and steps to get them started. We will discuss steps for 4-year college applications and review what counselors shared with your students during the senior check-ins.
We will have a representative from Northern Virginia Community College here as well as a representative from the Air Force ROTC scholarship program.
Parents, please encourage your students to always check their school email. Email is the best way to share information and I do not want students to miss any opportunity!
I will be using Schoology and Talking Points as a source of communication this year. If you would like to receive Talking Points texts, please complete this form https://forms.gle/Um4uYEg5cVBAK9zh6
Join my Schoology Group: Go to Groups>My Groups> Join a Group: Access Code. K9F9-HVFR-RT398
How Parents/Guardians access Schoology group:
Mollis Cottingham, College and Career Specialist
2. Breakfast celebration for teachers and staff on October 25, courtesy of our PTSA.
Please show your gratitude to the wonderful team at Edison High School by donating to the Fall Staff Appreciation Breakfast.
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Food drop-off is allowed the day before from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the school front office. You can also drop off by 7:15 a.m. on the day of the event, Oct. 25 (Wed). Please label and add your name if you want your container back (we will wash it before it is returned). |
Our marching band performing at half time.
3. Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist (SAPS)
Each school pyramid has a Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist (SAPS) to provide substance abuse prevention, education, and intervention services. SAPS are part of the FCPS Office of Student Safety and Wellness. Like other members of the mental health team (school social workers, school psychologists, and school counselors), SAPS do not provide treatment services, but do support students while they are in our schools.
Key roles of a Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist:
- Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug education for students, parents, staff, and Fairfax County community stakeholders.
- Intervention services upon violation of the Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook or referral for suspected substance use involvement.
- Assessment of a student’s level of substance use and, if appropriate, subsequent referrals to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board for additional services or other community resources as appropriate.
- Individual and group interventions for students. Prevention services for students, staff, parents, and Fairfax County community stakeholders.
- Most importantly, building and maintaining positive relationships with students to provide support and encouragement.
Resources:
Free Virtual Parent Support Group
Free Online Narcan Training for Opioid Overdoses (English & Spanish)
Free Lock Boxes for Medications & Firearms
Spiritual Support by Phone for Adults
Spanish Podcast: Tips on How Parents Play an Important Role in Substance Abuse Prevention
Juvenile Court Parent Support Group
For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at (571) 423-4270.
For further information & support, please contact Shawn Elliott, BS, QMHP-C, sbelliott@fcps.edu.
4. Edison Theatre Company Boosters
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Please join the Edison Theatre Company Boosters (aka Drama Boosters) for their first general meeting on Monday, September 18th at 6:30pm in the Black Box Theater (Mr. Walker's classroom). Come for an overview of the theater program this year. We look forward to seeing you there!
Also, join us at Chipotle on November 7th (4pm-8pm) when they will provide a portion of sales back to ETC Boosters. Code for online orders: MMMMJL7.
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5. Attendance
Attendance is critical to student success in the classroom.
Parents/guardians must contact the attendance office (703-924-8080)/ edisonattendance@fcps.edu to report attendance; the online attendance portal will no longer be accepted to notify our school of your student’s absence. Edison is not monitoring or accepting any absences submitted via the on-line form. Due to an excessive number of forgeries, the online attendance form is currently disabled.
Below is a quick guide for reporting all-day absences, late arrivals, and early check-outs from school.
 
6. 🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School
Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.
Help your student succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when you should keep your child at home.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher, so that assistance can be provided if needed. Please contact us as soon as you know your child will be absent.
Read more about how families can help form good attendance habits.
7. Hazel Health: Virtual Therapy Services for High School Students
Teletherapy services continue to be available for all FCPS high school students at no cost. Sessions can be scheduled Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hazel’s highly-qualified therapists specialize in speaking “teen.”
Caregivers must first opt in their students to access Hazel Health. Then, a caregiver or school counselor, social worker, or psychologist can refer the student to Hazel for services. Learn more on the FCPS teletherapy webpage.
Join us for our first ever feeder night.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Fairfax Fiesta: Fairfax County's inaugural Hispanic Heritage Celebration, the Fairfax Fiesta, is taking place on Saturday, Sept. 23, from noon to 5 p.m., at the PARC at Tysons (8508 Leesburg Pike). The free event, presented by the Fairfax County Government and Celebrate Fairfax!, aims to provide an extraordinary experience for all ages and backgrounds. Learn more about Fairfax Fiesta.
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Rosh Hashanah
Friday, September 15, is a half-O day in recognition of Rosh Hashanah, which begins at sundown. Half-O days are full school days, but important events will not be held after school on those days. See the complete school year calendar.
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PTSA News
Parents, Teachers and Students: Please join us for our first General PTSA Meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 19th, 2023, at 7 PM. This will be a hybrid meeting (Edison Library and Zoom - see the zoom link and password below). You will have a chance to meet the PTSA Board and learn more about how you can get involved. We hope to see you there!
Topic: Edison PTSA General Meeting Time: Sep 19, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85268369537?pwd=jbSbCJJ8KhPvIRLPjfpOlVsSMEEYJh.1 Meeting ID: 852 6836 9537 Passcode: 242140
The PTSA's All Night Grad Party (ANGP) needs parent volunteers from all grade levels. Here's why:
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- Planning an event of this magnitude takes a lot of advance planning.
- Continuing the All-Night Grad Party tradition for future graduates requires sharing vital information from year to year.
- Volunteers from rising grades can learn and improve the process.
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The First Planning meeting is Wednesday, October 4 at 7:00 PM. Email Lisa Staresina at ehsptsa.angp@gmail.com for the meeting link.
Read here to learn more about how parents of all grade levels can help each year. https://edisonangp.com/ehs-parent-volunteers-needed (you may need to copy and paste in your browser).
We have several volunteer opportunities with differing levels of commitment. Let’s find the task that’s right for you!
Edison Athletic Boosters News
The Edison High School Fall Craft Fair is an annual event held in the Fall and hosted by the Edison Athletic Boosters. Our purpose is to raise funds which supports Edison Athletics, our Students-Athletes, and the Edison Athletic Boosters Scholarship. This year, the Fair is on Saturday, October 14 from 9:00 – 3:00 PM. IT will be held in both the cafeteria and gym.
This event is a wonderful opportunity to allow the Edison Boosters to partner with and support local artisans and vendors to showcase their handmade crafts, jewelry, clothing, culinary offering, and other items while at the same time to accomplish our fundraising efforts.
To register, please click here: Fall Craft Fair Registration
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FCPS Cares - Recognize Edison Employees!
The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Edison HS School. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!
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👍❤️ Follow Our School on Social Media!
Want to see more photos and videos of what’s going on at Edison HS? Follow us on social media!
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FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Tips to Stay Healthy
- When a Student Should Stay Home From School
- College and Career Fair
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
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