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Edison High School Weekly
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Important Dates
Edison School Wide Calendar
December 13: Curriculum Fair Night for Rising 10th-12th Grade
December 18-Jan 1: Winter Break; School and Offices Closed
January 2: Welcome to 2024!
January 15: Martin Luther King Day
January 25: End of second quarter; 2-hour early release
January 26: Student Holiday
March 25-29: Spring Break
June 5: Graduation, 7:30pm, EagleBank Arena at GMU
June 12: Last Day of School
The complete FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
In this Issue:
- Gift Cards
- Curriculum Fair for Rising 10th-12th Graders
- Food Insecurity Resources
- Snow Days this Winter
- Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow
- No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy
- Military Connected Families
- Tutor.com
- Athletic Boosters
- FCPS News
- Celebrations
1. Gift Cards!
We are collecting gift cards to raffle at the Annual Faculty Holiday Party on Thursday, December 14th. Parents, families, and students are invited to send in donated gift cards to the main office addressed to Susan Tyson.
We kindly ask that we receive all gift card donations by Tuesday, December 12th. Please contact Susan Tyson at sgtyson@fcps.edu for more information.
2. Curriculum Fair for Rising 10th-12th Grades
We will be hosting a Curriculum Fair and information session for parents of rising 10th - 12th grade students (current 9th - 11th grades) on Wednesday, December 13 at 6:30 p.m. to prepare for course selection in January. We will start with a brief presentation in the auditorium about the course selection process and then will have a curriculum fair on the first floor. We look forward to welcoming you on December 13!
Rising 9th grade families, we will hold an Orientation to Course Selection in January just for you, stay tuned in the new year for more details!
 We were honored to have Mr. Peter McDonald, WWII veteran and Navajo Codetalker, speak to social studies classes last week. Mr. McDonald was one of 500+ Codetalkers; he is now one of three surviving members of this group. His granddaughter, Ava Carlston, is a current sophomore at EHS.
3. 🍲 Food Insecurity Resources for Families
Food insecurity impacts more than 60,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Find out how to receive or offer support on the Fairfax County website, or view their Human Services Resource Guide for assistance with food, clothing, housing, and other services.
4. Snow Days This Winter
For the current school year, FCPS will be returning to its previous procedure for snow days — there will be no virtual learning days when school is closed due to bad weather.
During snow days, students may still access Tutor.com, complete any supplemental learning opportunities recommended by their teachers, and view educational programming (available virtually and on public access television channels):
Eleven snow days are built into the existing FCPS calendar. Eliminating virtual learning days will allow us to maximize students’ in-person learning and provide equitable access to instruction and student services.
5. 🙋♂️ Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
We often notice more empty seats in our classrooms as winter break approaches. This year, let's work together to nurture a rock-solid attendance habit. Every hour of every school day is a unique opportunity for students to learn, connect, and grow.
A big thank you to:
- 🌟 Students who show up every day and the parents/caregivers supporting them.
- 👩🏫 Teachers who create a welcoming environment for learning.
- 👨💼 Administrators providing a safe and engaging place to grow.
- 👏 Bus drivers, support staff, and volunteers lending a helping hand to all our learners.
If you or your child need support, please reach out to our school social worker or family liaison. If your child is not feeling well, please refer to the When Should I Keep My Child Home? webpage for guidance.
There will be no school from Monday, December 18, to Monday, January 1, 2024, for winter break. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 2.
Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources.
6. 💻 No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students
Is your high schooler experiencing anxiety, behavior changes, or challenges with peer and family relationships? If so, parents/caregivers can refer their children for weekly therapy with a licensed therapist through Hazel Health. Visit the Teletherapy webpage for information on how to opt your child in to this service.
7. Military-Connected? Want to support FCPS military families?
Apply to join the Military-Connected Youth Process Action Team by completing the application by December 15, 2023. Contact militaryfamilies@fcps.edu with questions.
The Fairfax County Public Schools Military-Connected Youth Process Action Team is inviting military-connected family members to apply to join our team. The charge of the MCY PAT is to identify the unique academic, behavioral, and social/emotional needs of military youth and families and ensure faculty and staff are informed and prepared to meet the identified needs, partnering with stakeholders as appropriate.
8. 📝 Keep Learning Over Winter Break with Tutor.com
Does your child need help getting up to speed in high school math, science, or English? Tutor.com offers diagnostic quizzes to help students test their knowledge and find areas where they may need help. Quizzes can be taken anytime, and students can connect immediately to a tutor.
Test prep is also available for students preparing for the PSAT, SAT, or ACT.
FCPS students have unlimited access, 24/7, to online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. Students can connect online any time, any place, and in most K-12 subjects for however long they need.
 Our Eagle of the Quarter, chosen by her colleagues, is Kim Karayannis. Kim is a member of the Social Studies department, and our "Teach for Tomorrow" instructor.
9. EHS Athletic Boosters
 
10. FCPS News
FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Snow Days
- Winter Break Reminder
- Food Insecurity Resources for Families
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
 11. We Celebrate in December:
- National Special Education Day
- Inclusive Schools Week
- Chanukah
- Bohdi Day
- Human Rights Day
- Winter Break
- Christmas Day
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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!
- Twitter (X) - @EdisonHSEagles
- Instagram - edisonhseagles
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