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Edison School Wide Calendar
Sept 12 - First Day of Late Buses
Sept 13 - Underclassmen Photos
Sept 16 - Underclassmen Photos
Oct 3 - Religious/Cultural Observance Day - Rosh Hashanah - No School
Oct 4 - Teacher Workday
Oct 14 - Indigenous People Day - School Plan Day -No school for students
Oct 18 - Homecoming Game
Oct 19 - Homecoming Dance
Oct 31 - End of the 1st Quarter
Principal Burke and JROTC students at Back to School Night
Dear Edison Families,
The school year has begun with great enthusiasm, and it's been fantastic to witness students fully engaging in their classes, clubs, and activities. I have a few important reminders to share as we move through the school year.
Attendance and Tardiness:
It is crucial for students to be in class and prepared to learn by 8:10 AM every day. Being punctual sets students up for academic success, and being consistently late can significantly impact their progress. I've observed a pattern of students arriving on time by bus, but then leaving campus to grab breakfast at McDonald's, causing them to be late for school. Please remind your student that they must proceed directly to school upon arrival. Students who are habitually late without a valid reason will face detention. Additionally, students who miss 15 or more days of school, whether excused or unexcused, are considered chronically absent, which can also significantly affect their academic success. We encourage daily attendance to support your student's educational journey.
Food Deliveries:
I want to reiterate that food deliveries to school are not allowed. These deliveries pose a security risk on our campus. Any food delivered will be declined, and students will not be able to retrieve it—it will be disposed of. Please ensure that your student brings their lunch or utilizes our school cafeteria options.
Closed Campus Policy:
Edison operates as a closed campus, meaning students are not permitted to leave school grounds during the school day unless checked out by a guardian. This is crucial for maintaining the safety and supervision of all students. Please remind your student of this policy and help us ensure everyone's safety and accountability during the school day.
Cell Phone Policy:
Thank you to all our families for supporting the FCPS cell phone policy. I want to remind you that in case of emergencies, teachers take their phone holders with them, ensuring students will still have access to their devices if necessary. We appreciate your continued cooperation as we strive to create the best possible learning environment for all students.
Once again, I want to express my gratitude for the positive start to the school year. Your support is critical to our success, and I look forward to continuing to work together to make this year a great one!
Amanda Burke
Principal
Senior Ads for Sale! Share the love with Yearbook!
Express friendship, love or congratulations to the special student in your life with a personalized ad in the yearbook! Select a size, provide your own message and photos, design and pay for your ad at www.yearbookordercenter.com. Enter order number/school code 5211. To guarantee that your student’s ad appears in the 2024-25 yearbook, please complete your ad by October 31, 2024.
Pre-Order your 2024-25 yearbook now! Yearbooks are on sale for $65 until October 31. After that date, yearbook prices will go up!
Visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter class code 5211.
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to fostering a caring culture where each and every student can thrive in a learning environment where they feel welcome and a sense of belonging.
In alignment with FCPS Regulation 1502, Schools ensure that students and staff of all religious backgrounds have reasonable accommodation and access to meditation and silent reflection space within the school building.
FCPS supports students who need to take time during the school day to practice as their faith requires. If your student needs to be excused from a portion of at least one class to meditate and pray, please complete the google form: https://forms.gle/VnMpbgGwXPkYnabt7 to provide permission for your student to regularly miss instructional time to access our meditation and silent reflection space. This would mean that your student would regularly miss instructional time. By doing so, your student will be responsible for all work that needs to be completed or made up.
- 🍎 Make Every Day Count! The Importance of Attendance
As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during breaks from school.
Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.
Learn how families can help form good attendance habits.
We invite you to attend the Senior Parent Information Night on September 24th from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. We are eager to share details regarding homecoming, prom, graduation, and other exciting events for our seniors. The meeting will be held in the auditorium.
We look forward to supporting you and your senior!
School Picture Day is Coming!
9th, 10th, and 11th Grade-
📅 Date: Friday September 13th & Monday September 16th 2024
🛒 Pre-order Online: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001138830#login
📸 Images Available: Approximately two-three weeks after picture day
📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at underclass@vosphoto.com
Senior Class of 2025-
Your next photo opportunity is Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, 2024! These are the next to last dates! Don’t miss this opportunity to be photographed for the yearbook! The required attire for the school’s yearbook pose is traditional Tuxedos and Drapes, provided by Victor O'Neill Studios! In addition to the free yearbook session, there are also sessions that include casual/personality portraits and Cap and Gown portraits. Please follow the link to choose your session type and appointment time: www.vosphoto.com/thomasedison.
Register for the World Languages Credit by Exam - November 13-14
This year's World Languages Credit by Exam will be administered at each FCPS middle, high, and secondary school.
The World Languages Credit by Exam is an optional test for students in grades 7-12 who can speak and write (type) proficiently in a language other than English. Based on the results of the exam, they can earn 1, 2, and/or 3 passing world language credits. If that language is one of the languages listed below, consider registering your student for the World Languages Credit by Exam!
The 2024 World Languages Credit by Exam will be administered at Edison High School on November 13 and 14 at 9:40 AM in the Lecture Hall.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 4, at 8 a.m., and closes on Wednesday, October 2, at 4 p.m. Late registrations will not be accepted.
Please contact your student’s school counselor to register for the exam.
More information, including the list of languages offered on the exam, and how to register is available online.
 Boys volleyball vs Justice
Theater Parents: We invite you to the first Edison Theater Company (ETC) Boosters Meeting of the year on Monday, September 16th at 6:30pm in the BlackBox Theater (Mr. Walker's Classroom). Please enter through door 15. This is a meeting for any parent interested in hearing about the Edison theater boosters, but essential for parents of students who will be involved onstage or backstage for the fall production of Peter Pan and Wendy. If you have any questions, please contact president@edisontheatrecompany.org
The Edison Athletic Booster Club will have its first meeting of the school year on Monday, September 9 at 7:00 pm. An email will be sent out to Booster members Sunday evening.
 Boys Volleyball warming up before their game against Justice High School
Middle School and High School Clinics
Fall Immunization Clinic at Edison High School
Edison will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on October 7th, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). Only students enrolled at Edison may participate in the clinic.
The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic:
- Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine
Find additional information for each vaccine.
If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide:
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Permission via a signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form, which can be found in the Middle and High School Clinics section on this webpage.
- A copy of their immunization records (if available).
- A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required.
Please bring your signed consent form to our front office by September 30th in order for your child to participate. If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well. You may contact our school’s public health nurse, Kelly Clancy at kclancy@fcps.edu with any immunization questions.
Immunization Requirements
Please check with your health care provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.
You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office.
Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:
- A health care provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
- A health care provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with their religious tenets or practices.
Find more information on immunizations.
FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Immunization Reminder
- Make Attendance a Priority
- How Is FCPS’ Redesigned Website Working for You?
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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