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Oct 29 - All Night Grad Party Meeting
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 a fantastic week it's been, highlighted by an unforgettable homecoming weekend! I want to start by saying thank you to everyone who made our homecoming football game such a special event. It was amazing to see so many fans filling the stands to cheer on our team. A special thank you to our JROTC cadets for presenting the colors and for their impressive passing review. It is always an honor to stand there as they pass by, and I am proud of their dedication.
Our choir, joined by our middle school students, delivered a beautiful rendition of the national anthem, setting the perfect tone for the evening. Thank you to our marching band for putting on a great halftime show, and to our cheerleaders for keeping the energy high throughout the game. And, of course, a big shout-out to our football team for an excellent game. Congratulations to our homecoming royalty!
The fun didn’t stop there. Our homecoming dance on Saturday was a hit, with a game night theme that everyone seemed to enjoy. Thank you to our leadership teachers and students for all their hard work in organizing such a memorable event.
Earlier in the week, we celebrated our senior volleyball players and managers as they took the court for their senior night. It was a thrilling match, and our seniors pulled off a fantastic win—congratulations!
On Wednesday, our 10th grade STEM students showcased their water purification projects. Visitors were highly impressed by the creativity and depth of understanding shown in their presentations. Well done to all our students and staff involved in this project!
As a reminder, this upcoming week marks the end of the first quarter. Thursday, 10/31 will be the last day of the quarter and an early release, with no school on Friday. Students will also have a long weekend, with no school on Monday, November 4, and Tuesday, November 5.
Thank you for all your continued support, and I hope you all have a restful and productive weekend.
Go Eagles!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Amanda Burke
Principal
 Christopher Lastrape at the State Of Our Schools Address.
"I am happy to say that my experience at the Inaugural State of Our Schools Address was nothing short of amazing! Not only was I able to connect with FCPS leaders, but I was selected to sit at a table with many school board members (including Chair of the School Board, Karl Frisch) and Dr. Reid herself. I established a great relationship with Rachna Sizemore, School Board Member for the Braddock District, who imparted that supporting my success as a student leader is exactly what FCPS is striving toward. Dr. Reid's presentation was incredibly insightful and sparked several ideas for how I can utilize my platform as a leader to improve students' educational experiences and foster the FCPS standards of excellence, equity, and opportunity."
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!
 JROTC at the Homecoming Football Game!
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
 RSVP Parent Coffee with Mrs. Burke
We are excited to announce the upcoming kickoff meeting for the Class of 2025 ANGP (all night grad party)! This meeting marks the official start of our journey together and will allow all PTSA members to align on goals, expectations and responsibilities for the ANGP!
Meeting Details:
Date: Tuesday, October 29th
Location: Zoom (Link will be sent out at a later date)
Time: 7pm - 8pm
Questions? Email ehsptsa.angp@gmail.com. We hope to see you there!
 High School and Middle School students sang the National Anthem at the Homecoming football game. Great Job!
Students, staff, and families participating in the cell phone storage pilot program will be invited to participate in focus groups (hosted by FCPS’ Office of the Chief Equity Officer and K12 Insight) to share their experiences and insights. Feedback from the focus groups and other community engagement opportunities will help FCPS make adjustments to the pilot program in order to support student success and strengthen the program’s outcomes.
Invites for the pilot high schools will launch on November 4 for staff and families, and on November 5 for students. These focus group invitations are only for schools participating in the pilot program.
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Global STEM Challenges Program
Grade 10 Presentations |
Create your senior ad before it is too late!
Space is limited!
Express friendship, love or congratulations to the special senior 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 5211. The deadline for ad sales is October 31.
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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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FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.
For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
 Girls Volleyball Senior Night!
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
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
 Thank you to the PTSA for putting on a wonderful breakfast for
Teachers and Staff!
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.
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
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Federal Impact Aid Survey
- Football Players Tackle Literacy
- Tips to Keep Children Safe
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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