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Oct 29 - 31 - Edison Academy Haunted House
Oct 30 - Parent Coffee 9am RSVP Parent Coffee with Mrs. Burke
Oct 31 - End of the 1st Quarter
Nov 1 - Religious/Cultural Observance Day - Diwali - No school
Nov 4 - Teacher Workday - No school for students
Nov 5 - Teacher Workday & Election Day - No school for students
Nov 8 - Make-up Underclassmen Photos
Nov 11 - Veterans Day - No school
Nov 19 - PTSA meeting 7pm
Nov 27 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break - No school
Good afternoon, Edison Eagles!
What an exciting and eventful week we've had here at Edison! I want to start by congratulating Owen Love on winning the Golf State Championship for the second time—an incredible achievement that hasn't happened in the last 60 years! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication.
A big shoutout also goes to our cheer team for advancing to the regional championship. Keep up the amazing work, and we can’t wait to cheer you on at the next level!
Our Homecoming Week has been full of energy, spirit, and school pride. It all started with fantastic hallway decorations by all our classes, showcasing their creativity and talent. From Clue, Candyland, Monopoly, to The Game of Life, our hallways truly came alive, reflecting the enthusiasm and school spirit of our students.
On Wednesday, we hosted the spirited Eagle Bowl, where the senior and junior classes battled it out on the field. Congratulations to the seniors for taking the win! It was a fun and friendly competition, and the energy was fantastic.
Thursday evening, we had our Follies, where students performed skits related to their class themes, adding a bit of humor and poking fun at staff. It was a joy to see our students' creativity and sense of humor on display.
Tonight, we’ll wrap up our Homecoming festivities with the Homecoming football game against Annandale, where we will also announce our Homecoming Royalty. We hope to see everyone there cheering on our team! The fun continues on Saturday night with the Homecoming Dance in the main gym from 8-11 pm. A reminder that tickets will not be sold at the door, so make sure to get yours beforehand! A big thank you to our leadership teachers Mr. Dight, Ms. Craft and Mrs. King and the leadership students for all their hard work making this a great homecoming week!
We also celebrated two Senior Nights this week—our Cross-Country team on Wednesday at Burke Lake and our Field Hockey team on Thursday before their game against Lewis, where they secured a senior night win! It was great to honor our seniors and celebrate their contributions to their teams.
We are wishing everyone a beautiful fall weekend ahead. Enjoy the weather and take time to relax after such a busy and fun-filled week!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Amanda Burke
Principal
 Ash Dugan, senior at EHS, is an avid EUC (Electric Unicycle) rider. Ash spends her off time competing and helping to advocate the advancement of her sport. This year Ash and fellow riders from all over the country traveled to various events to complete and showcase their skills. From balance tests, sprints on the oval and dirt tracks to head to head races. These events build community by strengthening relationships and helping to bring dreams to reality amongst EUC riders. Ash has placed in the Women’s Division First at Wheel Scorcher in July of 2024, First Place at Wheel Life Rally August 2024, and recently Second Place at Amped Electric In Games in Bentonville, AK this October! Congrats Ash!
Student Spotlight
Is your student doing amazing things outside of school that you want to shine a light on? We want to hear from you! Fill out our Student Spotlight Form and let us know. Your student could be featured in our newsletter!
Congratulations to Sophomore Owen Love for winning the 6A Individual State Golf Championship on Tuesday at Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg. After finishing 18 holes in difficult conditions at two under par, he was forced to wait three hours to see if he was the winner.
A great golfer from Robinson tied Owen and the two of them went to a playoff. After tying on the first playoff hole, Owen hit a magnificent 15-foot putt on the second playoff hole to win the state championship for the second straight year.
This hasn't been done in 60 years!! And he's only a sophomore!
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Hello Parents,
The Student Ambassador Program (SAP) is trying to get a collection of photos from military connected families. If you or a loved one is/was part of the military and would like to be featured in a video shown in advisory, please fill out this form. You’ll need to upload a photo and fill out what you would like said on the slide.
https://forms.gle/5nTycqZD84hLv65b8
Thank you so much!
Sincerely,
The Ambassador Leadership Team
 Homecoming Spirit Week
 RSVP Parent Coffee with Mrs. Burke
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) offers the opportunity for 10th and 11th grade students to apply to attend summer residential Governor’s schools in Academics and Visual and Performing Arts (VPA). Students who are accepted into one of the programs will live in residence halls in one of the state colleges in VA for four weeks in the June - late July timeframe. To learn more about SRGS opportunities and the application process, visit the VDOE website.
To be considered for an academic or VPA Governor’s school, students must complete the steps below.
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Attend our school interest meeting which will take place on October 24, 2024 at 3:00 in the library. Late bus passes will be provided. Attendance at the meeting is optional but strongly encouraged.
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Complete the interest form linked below for either Academics or VPA. The form is a required part of the application process and is due November 6th. No late entries will be accepted. When completing the form, enter a personal email address and do NOT use an fcpsschools.net email address. VDOE cannot send communications to the fcpsschools.net domain.
Academic Interest form
Visual and Performing Arts Interest form
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Complete the application for the specific program you wish to apply to and return to your school counselor who is supervising the Governor’s School application process. Governor's School Program Applications
- Academic applications are due to the school on December 13, 2024.
- VPA applications are due to the school on January 31, 2025.
Additional resources can be found FCPS Governor's School Program and VDOE site
 Homecoming Spirit Week
Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 7 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.
Elementary School Clinics
The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.
Middle and High School Clinics
FCPS is partnering with the health department to host immunization clinics at middle and high schools. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations.
Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.
 Senior Night for Field Hockey and Cross Country
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
 Follies!
This event is designed for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities who will need continuing support after they exit FCPS.
Each fall, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB), and the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) sponsor Moving on to Life in the Community: A Resource Fair. This event is designed for students with disabilities and their families to speak to adult agency and vendor representatives to gather information about available services for adults in need of ongoing support once they transition from FCPS. Agency representatives will be available to share information on adult service providers, employment and training programs, Medicaid, Social Security, residential options, and The Arc of Northern Virginia.
When: Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: Fairfax High School Cafeteria
3501 Lion Run
Fairfax, VA 22030
What: Exhibitor Fair
Learn about: supported employment options, day support programs, recreation/leisure activities, residential living options, travel training supports, advocacy, funding, and more!
Register online: https://tinyurl.com/ycx4bwec
 Cheer!
High school students can access virtual mental health services at no cost through an FCPS program with Hazel Health. Their therapists are licensed and also trained in teen-specific challenges.
Students may be referred by a guardian or designated staff member and participate in weekly video therapy sessions. The therapists will work with students until they achieve their therapy goals, or they can help connect families with long-term mental health services in the community if needed.
Learn more about teletherapy for high school students.
 Homecoming Spirit week!
How to report an absence
Attendance Emails are no longer accepted or monitored.
Edison Attendance Office 703-924-8080
All Day- Call and leave a message, ParentVue, or drop off a note
Late Arrival- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note
Early Release- Call and leave a message, or send your student in with a note
Please note: Last minute check outs can take up to 30 minutes to retrieve your student
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Order your yearbook at:
www.yearbookordercenter.com
school code: 5211
Yearbook Advisor Vanessa Briggs
Visit us on instagram@edison.ybk
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In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- FCPS Family Orientation
- Community Conversations
- Immunization Clinics
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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