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Edison High School Weekly
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Important Dates
Edison School Wide Calendar
March 10: Daylight Savings Time Begins - Spring Forward!
March 11: First Full Day of Ramadan
March 14: IB/MYP Personal Project Showcase
March 22: End of Third Quarter (no early release)
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:
- Spring Forward
- DECA State Leadership Conference
- National Athletic Training Month
- Ramadan
- Family Engagement Survey
- IB MYP Personal Project Showcase
- Learn About Pathways and Opportunities at Virtual Military Night
- Parent University: Mental Health Awareness
- Purple Up! to Support Military Families
- In Case You Missed It
- March Celebrations
- PTSA - Senior Yard Signs
- Athletic Boosters
1. Spring Forward This Weekend
On Sunday, March 10, we "Spring Forward" for Daylight Savings Time! Don't forget to reset your clocks! Daylight Savings Time starts at 2:00 am on Sunday morning.
 International Night was a huge success!
2. DECA State Leadership Conference
Edison DECA had 15 students compete in the highly competitive VA state leadership conference this past weekend. Students had an amazing experience!
DECA's role-plays and case studies are developed through industry research to reflect current issues and trends in business and industry. The role-play and case study scenarios are connected to performance indicators – key concepts from national curriculum standards that students should learn during the school year.
 Congratulations to the following students:
1st Place Winner - ICDC Qualifiers (Nationals) – Ariana Ettedgui/Samantha Sanchez – Sports Entertainment Team Decision Making
Top 8 – ICDC Qualifiers (Nationals) – Bushra Norozi/Kadijah Mansaray – Buying/Merchandising Team Decision Making
Top 10 – Test Score – Jennifer Contreras – Principles of Marketing
Top 10 – Role Play – Leah Horsey/Paris Roberts – Buying/Merchandising Team Decision Making
 3. National Athletic Training Month
March is National Athletic Training Month. This short video provides an inside look at some of the daily tasks that our fantastic trainers, Tom Milosavich and Liz Snyder, are responsible for. They do their best to go above and beyond for the care of our students, and we appreciate them!
https://youtu.be/7HklnNHH8hA
 4. Ramadan Begins Next Week
This year, the first full day of Ramadan is Monday, March 11. In Islam, Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year. During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset each day while striving to increase their spirituality, through prayers, charity, and good deeds. Read more about Ramadan in National Geographic Kids.
March 11 is a religious and cultural observance day. The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances during the school year. There is school on observance days, however, tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be scheduled. See the school year calendar.
5. ✅ Take the Family Engagement Survey!
FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey is now open. Survey partner K12 Insight emailed a link to families on March 3 and again on March 6. Please participate! Your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve FCPS practices to best support our students.
The survey is available in 10 languages. Parents/caregivers may stop by the front office to fill out a paper survey or complete the survey online. Please check your email for the survey invitation or use this survey link. Get more information on the Family Engagement Survey webpage.
6. Please join the Class of 2026 as they present their IB MYP Personal Project Showcase
The IB MYP Personal Project is a student designed research project in which students undertake mastering a skill or project they want to improve on. Students in English 10 have been working on their IB MYP Personal Project for the past several weeks, creating project and learning goals, researching, and mastering new skills. Now, they are ready to showcase their incredible learning with the community. Please join us for an open house in the library on Thursday, March 14, 2024 from 3-4pm.
 7. 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.
8. Parent University: Mental Health Awareness
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,
We are delighted to invite you to an important information session on mental health awareness, focusing on depression and anxiety, hosted by Edison High School. This session aims to provide strategies for navigating the mental health challenges within our community.
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- Date: March 21, 2024
- Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
- Location: Edison High School Lecture Hall
During the session, our dedicated staff will offer comprehensive presentations on identifying signs, understanding symptoms, and accessing available resources for support. Furthermore, we are thrilled to facilitate a student panel discussion. Our students will share their perspectives on what parents need to know about mental health and provide suggestions on fostering open dialogues within families.
This event promises to be an enriching experience, offering valuable information and fostering constructive conversations about mental health within our community. We encourage all parents, guardians, and students to attend and participate actively.
The session will conclude with a question and answer segment, providing an opportunity for further clarification and engagement.
Your presence and participation are highly valued as we work together to promote mental health awareness and support within our school community. Together, we can create a safe and supportive environment for all.
We look forward to seeing you at the Mental Health Awareness Information Session on March 21st.
9. Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
This year, spring break is March 25-29. We will be eager to welcome your children back to school on Wednesday, April 3, after two teacher work days. Student attendance is very important. Every day, our teachers will be teaching, and students will be learning. Studies have shown that just two absences per month can cause students to fall behind. Let’s finish this school year strong. Visit FCPS’ website for attendance resources.
10. 💜 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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11. 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:
- Take the Family Engagement Survey!
- New Regulation on Meditation and Reflection Spaces
- Solar Eclipse Resource
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
- National School Social Work Week, March 3 - 9
- National Women's History Month
- National Athletic Training Month
- Equity in Education Month
- Disability Awareness Month
- Celebrating Arts in our Schools
- National Nutrition Month
- Ramadan
- Daylight Saving Time
12. It's That Time of Year Again...
Honor your senior with a yard sign, available at the low cost of $20.00. You can use the QR code below or copy and paste into your browser the following addresses: https://bit.ly/24signs or https://app.memberhub.gives/2024-senior-yard-signs. Questions? Email fundraising.edisonptsa@gmail.com!
 13. Edison Athletics Booster Club
We are offering 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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