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Edison High School Weekly
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Important Dates
Edison School Wide Calendar
March 2: Athletic Booster Bingo Night, open at 5:45 for games at 6:30 PM
March 5: Primary Election Day, Student Holiday
March 5: Best Buddies Fundraiser at &pizza
March 10: Daylight Savings Time Begins - Spring Forward!
March 11: First Full Day of Ramadan
March 22: End of Third Quarter
March 25-29: Spring Break
April 1-2: Student Holidays
May 18: Senior Prom
May 27: Memorial Day Holiday
June 5: Graduation, 7:30 PM, EagleBank Arena at GMU
June 12: Last Day of School
The complete FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
In this Issue:
- See Something, Say Something
- Fairfax County Teen Job Fair
- Bingo Night
- Family Engagement Survey
- Help Support Our Best Buddies
- Reminders: How Students Can Ride the Bus with their Friends
- FAFSA Updates for Seniors and their Parents
- Ramadan
- Learn About Pathways and Opportunities at Virtual Military Night
- Purple Up! to Support Military Families
- FCPS Cares
- In Case You Missed It
- March Celebrations
- Athletic Boosters
1. See Something, Say Something
As we continue to prioritize the safety and security of our school community, I wanted to take a moment to remind you of the importance of the "See Something, Say Something" initiative.
In our efforts to maintain a safe learning environment for all students and staff, it is crucial that we remain vigilant and proactive in identifying and reporting any concerns or suspicious activities. If you or your child notice anything out of the ordinary or have any safety-related concerns, please do not hesitate to speak up.
Remember, your observations and communication play a vital role in our collective efforts to ensure the well-being of everyone within our school community. By working together and staying alert, we can help prevent potential issues and maintain a secure environment for all.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
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2. Field Trip to the Holocaust Museum
In preparation for reading their next novel, Night by Elie Wiesel, students in Ms. Yoon’s English 9 Honors class attended a field trip to the Holocaust Museum to better understand the historical context of the novel. As students also prepare to learn about World War II in their social studies classes, many students were able to make connections across classes, learning both about the facts of the Holocaust and extremely important narratives of the time. At the museum, students examined portraits and photographs of victims and their families, listened to audio narratives of survivors, watched mini-docuseries from historical experts, and reflected in the Hall of Remembrance. Students left with a deepened understanding of history and were praised by museum staff for their intentional engagement with the material.
Thank you to our parents who came out last night to hear the presentation Hidden in Plain Sight. We learned a lot from our substance abuse prevention specialist, and we look forward to offering the session again to those who could not attend.
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3. 💼 Fairfax County Teen Job Fair
Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs and Career-Building Workshops will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, at Chantilly High School, and Saturday, March 9, at West Springfield High School.
Student registration is free and open to all teens in Fairfax County seeking employment, volunteer opportunities, or tips on building their resume. Business registration is also free and open to any organization providing positions for students.
4. Beach Bums for Bingo!
Bring your team, friends, family, teachers, coaches and staff to BINGO Night tomorrow, March 2. Come dressed in your coolest tropic 'fits as the weather forecast calls for wind gusts of funs. These prizes are FIRE!!! Make sure to show your EAGLE SPORTS PASS at the door for a FREE raffle ticket. Shout Out to our Athletic Teams and PTSA who donated PRIZE baskets to this year's BINGO!
Advance tickets sales have ended. No outside food allowed; concessions will be open.
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Feeling lucky? Here are a few of the basket prizes you could win! |
5. Family Engagement Survey to Open March 3
FCPS is partnering with independent research firm K12 Insight to administer a Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Sunday, March 3, to Friday, March 22. Your feedback is critical in helping FCPS to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs throughout the district. Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Community partnerships
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive the survey link via email from K12 Insight. A public link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available in our front office. Please stay tuned for more information.
 6. Help Support Our Best Buddies!
Best Buddies is a club that supports our intellectually disabled students at EHS. The club’s mission is to create opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Make it easy on yourself and order dinner on Tuesday, March 5 at &pizza; you'll be supporting Edison students, too!
7. Reminders: How Students Can Ride the Bus Home with a Friend
If your student wants to go home with a friend on their bus, it requires several steps. Please give us a 24-hour notice to ensure we have time to assist!
- The parent/guardian of both students must write a note and request their student be allowed to either ride the bus or have a friend come home with them on the bus.
- Both students go together to the main office with the notes from home; they will be issued a bus pass.
8. FAFSA Updates for Seniors and Their Parents/Guardians
Updated Message: The Department of Education has reported that FAFSA applications are low this year. They have asked us to share the following resources with high school seniors. Please share the helpful links in your college and career communications and with your school counselors.
Helpful links for counselors and educators:
Helpful Links for Families
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9. Ramadan
Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact the school regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.
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 10. Learn About Pathways and Opportunities at Virtual Military Night
FCPS School Counseling Services is hosting a Virtual Military Night on Wednesday, March 20, 6-8 p.m. This event is designed for high school students and their families who are interested in learning more about the military pathways and opportunities. Enlistment, service academies, and ROTC pathways will be represented.
11. 💜 Purple Up! on April 17 to Support Military Families
Join our community and turn FCPS purple on Purple Up! Day, Wednesday, April 17. Wear purple in recognition of FCPS’ 14,000 enrolled military-connected students.
Purple Up! T-shirts are available for purchase through Friday, March 8.
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12. 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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13. FCPS News - In Case You Missed It
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Where FCPS Funding Comes From
- Community Conversation on Fentanyl and Other Drugs
- FCPS Family Engagement Survey Opens
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
14. We Celebrate in March
- Read Across America Day - March 1
- Public Schools Week, February 27 - March 1
- National School Social Work Week, March 3 - 9
- National School Breakfast Week, March 4 - 8
- National Women's History Month
- Equity in Education Month
- Disability Awareness Month
- Celebrating Arts in our Schools
- National Nutrition Month
 Edison Athletics Booster Club will offer six scholarships to graduating Edison High School seniors that have participated in varsity Edison Athletics as a player. Applicants will be judged on athletic accomplishments, community service, coach’s recommendation, and written essay. Financial need is not a determining factor. Each scholarship award will be in the amount of $500. Scholarships (checks) will be made payable and sent directly to the recipient’s college or technical/vocational school.
 Building A Legacy, One Brick at a Time
Consider making your Student-Athlete, Senior, or loved one's legacy permanent at Edison High School by purchasing a brick to be placed at Luther W. Fennell Field (located within Edison Stadium). These bricks can be purchased for $40 each and can include up to four lines of personalized text, as well as an icon. Please note that orders placed now will be installed in June 2024. If you have any questions, please email us at: brickfundraiser@edisonboosters.org
Click the link to purchase a brick: Brick
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