| |
To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.
Para leer este mensaje en otros idiomas, podrán ver las traducciones automáticas en nuestro sitio web.
|
Important Dates
Edison School Wide Calendar
August 30 - School Closed for Labor Day
Sept 2 - School Closed for Labor Day
Sept 3 - Back to School Night
Sept 13 - Underclassmen Photos
Sept 16 - Underclassmen Photos
Oct 18 - Homecoming Game
Oct 19 - Homecoming Dance
Oct 31 - End of the 1st Quarter
9th grade students attending Jump Start this week!
Edison seniors woke up early to watch the sunrise on the football field!
Dear Edison Families,
What a fantastic first week of school we’ve had! It was wonderful to see our students and staff so engaged in building relationships and getting to know one another. The energy in the building was palpable as we kicked off the new year together.
We also had a great turnout at our Eagle SOAR event yesterday. It was exciting to see so many of our clubs promoting themselves and students exploring all the opportunities for involvement this school year. It’s clear that our students are eager to get involved and make the most of their time here at Edison.
Another highlight was seeing our football team in action during a scrimmage against Marshall HS—an exciting game made even better by the beautiful weather. We are proud of our athletes and look forward to their continued success on the field this season.
In addition to Eagle SOAR, we held class meetings for our juniors and seniors, with plans to meet with our freshmen and sophomores on Monday. Our teachers have reported exceptional student engagement in lessons and various activities, and they’ve noticed a dramatic difference in the classroom atmosphere, just in this first week, without phones during class time. Students are adapting well to the new routine, and we appreciate your support in reinforcing our cell phone policy at home.
I look forward to seeing parents and guardians at Back to School Night on September 3rd. I also hope to see many of you at our upcoming sporting events and performing arts concerts in the weeks and months ahead. We’re excited about what’s to come and looking forward to a great year!
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!
Amanda Burke
Principal
 Edison Chinese Culture Club at Eagle Soar!
As detailed in a letter sent to all families on August 12, 2024, Edison High School will be following the FCPS School Board Policy that was adopted at its meeting on May 9. Here are the key points:
- Cell phones may be used on campus before the first bell, after the last bell, during passing periods, and lunches.
- There will be cell phone storage cases in every classroom. All students shall put their phones in the cell phone storage case at the beginning of class. They will then pick it back up at the end of class.
- Phone accessories are also to be silenced and away when phone use is prohibited. Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.
- Students with a documented health or educational need through special services may have an exception. Please work through your child’s administrator if you believe an exception is needed.
- You can find more information on FCPS’ cell phone policy webpage (for all schools) and cell phone storage webpage (for schools that are getting storage containers). Both of these webpages include a button to provide feedback.
At Edison HS, we are dedicated to making sure all our students, staff and families feel connected and engaged. Our focus is on helping every student succeed in their learning while also supporting their social and emotional well-being. As we implement the FCPS cell phone policy we ask for your support as we learn and apply these new practices together.
Your partnership is key to making Edison High School a place where every student can thrive. Thank you for your continued support as we work together for a great year ahead.
The Edison PTSA hopes your student's first day was a success!! We have successfully gone live with our new website. It's a free website hosted by givebacks. You can find that link here.
We invite you to become a Edison PTSA member. In order to fund the wonderful programs, events and activities we have planned, we need people like you to join us. We rely heavily on our membership fundraiser to meet our programing goals. You can find the link to our store for membership here.
Finally, if you would like to make a donation in addition to paying your dues, you can find that link here.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!
Best wishes for an awesome school year for everyone (and that includes us parents!).
Sharon Riley
Edison PTSA, President
President.Edisonptsa@gmail.com
No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide a safe space to address concerns such as:
- Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss
- Anxiety, worry, fears
- Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships
- Academic stress
You may refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or by contacting our school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services. Find our contact information on this webpage.
Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
 Team Purple at Eagle Soar!
Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.
Update Contact Information
Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from your school and FCPS by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon.
Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to their child’s school.
Complete Permission Forms
Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. Parents can easily opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.
Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.
Submit Absences
Parents can submit daylong absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Note: Partial day absences and changes of transportation should still be reported directly to the school front office.
Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet?Contact your school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
 Science Olympiad at Eagle Soar!
Make Sure Your Students Are Up-to-Date on Immunizations
Please make sure your student has all of their necessary immunizations. Remember, all students are required to be immunized against certain diseases to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of keeping children healthy!
Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit immunization information by accessing SIS ParentVUE.
Please check with your family's healthcare provider to make sure your child is up to date on required immunizations for the 2024-25 school year. If your child needs a vaccine to complete their records, make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services. Be wise and immunize!
Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website.
 MSA at Eagle Soar!
Transportation Patience and Safety
Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses.
If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Contact the Transportation Office at 703-446-2150 with any additional questions. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE.
 Eagle Soar!
🔍 Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity
FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.
Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.
Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.
Edison High School is committed to ensuring that all our students have the resources and support they need throughout the school year to reach their full potential in school and within the community. The Family Assistance Questionnaire is entirely optional and confidential. You only need to complete the questionnaire if you are interested in receiving assistance. The questionnaire is available online in English and Spanish. Paper copies and questionnaires in other languages are available upon request. If you have any questions, please contact our Family Liaison, Luisa Espinoza, at leespinoza@fcps.edu or 703-924-8200.
Link to Family Assistance Questionnaire
English: https://tinyurl.com/EHSassistance
Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/EHSasistencia
📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost
FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
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!
|
