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 Our band did a great job at their end of the year concert.
- Memorial Day Holiday
- Technosphere 2024
- Edison Academy Awards
- Jump Start for Rising 9th Graders (Registration is open!)
- Make it Easy on Yourself
- Next Week's Testing Schedule
- Student Testing Results Coming Soon
- End of Year Schedule for Underclassmen
- Student Intention Forms
- FCPS Summer Extravaganza
- NOVA Early Online Registration
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Calling all MDs, DOs, PAs and NPs who are licensed to practice in Virginia
- Sports Physical Night
- In Case You Missed It
- Calling All Gardeners!
Important Dates
Edison School Wide Calendar
May 27: Memorial Day Holiday
May 28: Varsity Sports Awards, 6:30 PM, Auditorium
May 29: Senior Superlatives (Choice Awards), 7 PM, Auditorium
May 30: Senior Awards, 6 PM, Auditorium
May 30: Edison Sports Physical Night
June 5: Graduation, 7:30 PM, EagleBank Arena at GMU
June 8: Flea Market - Field Hockey Fundraiser - 7:00 AM-2:00 PM
June 12: Last Day of School
June 20: Parent Coffee, 9:00 - 10:00 AM
The complete FCPS 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
A Message From Mrs. Burke
Hello, Edison HS Community,
Happy Friday! As the year is starting to come to a close, we have had weeks filled with memorable moments and outstanding performances.
Firstly, our senior prom this past Saturday was a tremendous success! The students looked wonderful, all dressed up, and had a great time dancing and creating lasting memories with their classmates. It was truly a night to remember.
Our soccer team played in the district playoffs, and although they played with great heart and determination, they faced a tough loss. We are proud of their effort and sportsmanship throughout the season.
On Monday, our talented orchestra, along with students from our feeder middle school, Twain, delivered a beautiful concert that showcased their hard work and musical skills. Their performance was truly inspiring and a testament to their dedication.
This past Wednesday night, our band put on a remarkable concert, displaying their impressive talents and bringing joy to all who attended. Their performance was energetic and captivating, leaving the audience thoroughly entertained.
On Thursday, we celebrated our theater students at the Thespie Awards. It was a wonderful evening recognizing the creativity and dedication of our thespians.
Today, we have both our baseball and softball teams playing in the regionals at home. We wish them the best of luck and look forward to cheering them on.
As we look ahead, we have a busy week of senior events lined up. On Tuesday, we will host the Varsity Awards Ceremony, followed by the Senior Choice Awards on Wednesday. Thursday will be an exciting day with our Senior Picnic during the day and the Senior Awards ceremony in the evening.
Lastly, I want to wish everyone a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. Enjoy the time with family and friends, and let's take a moment to honor and remember those who have served our country.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our school community.
Amanda Burke
Principal
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1. Memorial Day Holiday - No School
Memorial Day is celebrated on Monday, May 27. We honor and remember those who lost their lives defending our country.
School is closed on Memorial Day.
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 2. Technosphere 2024 - TSA Annual State Competition
Two weeks ago, 13 TSA students competed at Technosphere 2024 (TSA States) in Hampton, VA, and they did not come home empty handed! Congratulations to the following students for their accomplishments:
1st Place:
- Branson Wood - Transportation Modeling
- Eva Owen, Laya Karunakaran, Zach Ng, Darren Nguyen - Manufacturing Prototype
- Darren Nguyen, Zach Ng - Technology Problem Solving
2nd Place:
- Alison Pinto, Zohra Promi - Manufacturing Prototype
3rd Place:
- Quinn Tkach, Nathan D'Souza, Dante Vaghin-Carlos - Systems Control
- Zach Ng - Flight
Finalists:
- Connor Marshall, Randy Luong, Branson Wood - Digital Video Production
- Abigail Jackson - CAD Engineering
New TSA State Officer Elected:
Congratulations to Dante Vaghin-Carlos (9th) for being elected State Historian for TSA Virginia!
3. Edison Academy Awards
We hosted our end of the year Academy Awards program on Thursday evening, May 16, 2024. We had a great time recognizing all of our amazing students for their incredible accomplishments throughout the year! Congratulations to the following Edison Academy Students:
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 A great night of music with our Edison Orchestra and our Twain Orchestra.
4. Edison High School Jump Start Program 2024
Registration is now open!
Your student's transition to high school is very important to us! This year we will be offering an optional Jumpstart program to our rising 9th grade students. Students will be able to register to attend one of the two-day sessions.
- August 7 from 9:00AM - 1:00 PM
- August 9 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Students will have an opportunity to meet staff members (administrators, counselors, and some teachers), tour the building, get a couple high school tips for success, hear about our many sports/club programs offered and more. Please click here for the registration link. Lunch is included in the program. Transportation will be provided at limited locations.
If registering multiple children, a separate registration form must be completed for each student.
Registration Deadline: In order to be efficient in our staffing and assignments, we are requesting that all applications be returned by Friday, July 26. Students will be placed and accepted on a rolling admission basis. Please contact please contact Greg Dombrowski: GSDombrowski@fcps.edu for further information.
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5. Make it Easy on Yourself...
1. Remember to update any change in your family information -- phone, address, emergency contacts -- as soon as you can.
2. Ensure that your email address and phone number matches your emergency care information. We can't release a student unless we can verify that it's you!
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6. Testing Schedule for Next Week
Exams for Seniors continue next week, and SOL retakes are also on the schedule. We appreciate that our students are here on time and ready to test!
7. 📝 Student Testing Results Coming Soon
Later this month, you will begin receiving your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, view this list of tests by grade level on FCPS’ website.
How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be posted in SIS ParentVUE, or sent by mail or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student assessments, including what each assessment is testing for and how to interpret the test results. Caregivers should contact their children’s teacher with any testing questions.
8. End-of-Year Class Schedule for Underclassmen
For all parents, particularly new and 9th grade parents: The last full day of class for freshmen, sophomores and juniors is Tuesday, June 4. Release schedule:
Wednesday, June 5: School ends at 10:30 AM; graduation that evening
Thursday, June 6: Final Exams; students dismissed at 11:14 AM
Friday, June 7: Final Exams; students dismissed at 11:14 AM
Monday, June 10: Final Exams; students dismissed at 11:14 AM
Tuesday, June 11: Final Exams; students dismissed at 11:14 AM
Wednesday, June 12: Last Day of School! No attendance is recorded; students are released at 10:00 AM. If students come to school, they go to cafeteria only and wait to be released. No backpacks allowed.
9. Student Intention Forms for 2024-2025
If your family is not returning to Thomas A. Edison High School for the 2024-2025 school year, you will need to complete and return the "Student's Intention For The Next School Year" form, which you can find at this link:
https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/it110.pdf.
A digital or typed parent/guardian signature is acceptable. Student ID Number may be left blank. Please send to our registrar, Tawanna Bates, at Ms. Bates. Thank you for your assistance. Go Eagles!
10. ☀️ Enjoy Fun and Resources at the Summer Extravaganza
Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moonbounce, alpaca petting, storytime, and student performances — all at no cost! Additional food trucks will be on site selling a variety of treats.
Families are invited to take part in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and growth. Community organizations will be providing tips, resources, and helpful information. Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage for details and register to attend. Registration is not required, but it’s helpful for planning purposes.
11. NOVA Early Online College Fall 2024 Semester Registration
NOVA Early Online College (EOC) allows rising high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take up to two tuition-free college courses. EOC courses for the fall semester take place Monday, September 23, through Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Students should register by Friday, July 26, at 5 p.m.
Courses are asynchronous, online, and for college credit only. Thirteen courses are offered along with courses that fulfill the IT Technical Support Career Studies Certificate. EOC courses meet the requirements for most of NOVA’s associate degrees as well as being highly transferable as general education requirements for most colleges and universities.
12. Calling all MDs, DOs, PAs and NPs who are licensed to practice in Virginia
We need your help on Thursday, May 30 for the Edison Sports Physicals Night Athletic Training Fundraiser. This event is how we raise money to purchase medical supplies (tape, bandages, ice bags, crutches, etc.). We receive NO FUNDING from FCPS for supplies. Last year, we took a $1,400 loss because we had to close athlete registration early due to low number of volunteers.
At our event, we have ATCs, nurses and PTs who start the exam with height, weight, BP, vision, and functional orthopedic screenings, then the athletes see an MD, DO, PA or NP for the final exam and clearance for sport participation. Dinner is provided for volunteers starting at 4:30 pm. You would see your first athlete around 5:45 pm and we are usually finished around 7:50 pm.
Please consider helping at our event, even if it’s just for an hour and please feel free to share this info with any MDs, DOs, PAs and NPs you know who may be able to hep as well. Use the link below to register as a volunteer. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Email Edison Head Athletic Trainer, Tom Milosavich tjmilosavich@fcps.edu with any questions. Thank you again!
 Sign up here: Sports Physical Night Appointment
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:
- Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE
- Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance
- Student Testing Results Coming Soon
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6-10
Mental Health Awareness Month
Asian American Heritage Month
Jewish American Heritage Month
Bike to School Day
National School Nurse Day
School Communicators Day
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14. Edison Athletic Boosters - Calling All Gardeners!
Take your gardening game to the next level by getting your annual flowering and vegetable plants at the Edison Athletic Boosters Spring Flower Sale powered by Rorer’s Produce. Shopping hours are 9:00 am – 7:00 pm, Monday through Sunday. All major credit cards are accepted. Military discounts are available. Proceeds benefit the Edison Athletic Boosters.
12. Edison Athletic Boosters 2024 Scholarship Application
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.
www.edisonboosters.org/scholarships/
Useful Links
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