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Nov 9 - Flea Market sponsored by Edison Field Hockey 7am - 2pm
Nov 11 - Veterans Day - No School
Nov 11 - First Day of Winter Sports Tryouts
Nov 13 - 16 - Edison Theatre Production of Peter Pan and Wendy
Nov 16 - Multilingual Learners Day of Service
Nov 19 - PTSA meeting 7pm
Nov 27 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
Dec 23 - Jan 3 - Winter Break- No School
Good afternoon, Edison Eagles!
We are now well into the second quarter, and it’s been a fantastic week filled with achievements and celebrations! With Veterans Day coming up on Monday, November 11, we want to take a moment to honor all veterans in our Edison community. Their sacrifices and service have helped secure the freedoms we enjoy today, and we are deeply grateful.
A big congratulations to our Girls Volleyball Team, who played hard on Monday night in the first round of regionals. Though we did not win, the team gave one of their best performances of the year, showing dedication, skill, and sportsmanship.
On Wednesday, our Cross Country teams competed in the regional meet, and we have some outstanding news! Jack Downey placed 3rd and will be advancing to the state competition. We are so proud of his hard work and commitment to representing Edison on this level—best of luck at states!
We also had the pleasure of celebrating our newest National Honor Society inductees, National Merit Semi-Finalists and Commended Scholars, and students who earned their Academic Letter or Pin. It was a wonderful evening to recognize and celebrate the academic accomplishments and dedication of these remarkable students.
Today, we hosted our Veterans Day celebration, which was a resounding success. It was inspiring to see the turnout of students, families, and staff honoring those with military connections. Our student ambassadors and JROTC leadership did an excellent job, and we are grateful to hear stories and experiences shared by our community members about their service. Thank you to everyone who joined us in honoring our veterans.
Lastly, we’re eagerly looking forward to the upcoming production of Peter Pan and Wendy, opening next week. I encourage all of you to come out and support our talented student performers. It’s sure to be a fantastic show, and I hope to see many of you there.
Thank you for your continued support, and here’s to another amazing quarter together!
Go Eagles!
Amanda Burke
Principal
Ryan is taking after his Dad and is getting into auto mechanics and drag racing. He saved his money to buy himself a race car- a 1982 Ford Mustang. He has been working on it to get it race ready and finally got to race it a couple weeks ago for the first time at Maryland International Raceway in Budds Creek, MD. He has always wanted to race his own car and for his first time out he went three rounds. Although he got beat in that third round by a seasoned racer you couldn’t wipe the smile off his face. We are very proud of Ryan for living his dream and for being accepted to University of Northwestern Ohio for the High Performance Automotive program. UNOH helps students to get a job in the racing field and he can’t wait to work on a race team as a driver or an automotive technician.
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Flea Market in the front of the school, Saturday, November 9th from 7am-2pm. Spaces are only $10 for this end of the season sale. No reservations required. For more information email Ginger at vlwhite@fcps.edu.
As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.
Region 3 Meeting at Mount Vernon High School
Monday, December 9th at 6:30 - 8:00 pm Register Here!
Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.
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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).
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
Multilingual Learners Day of Service
Our Voices, Our Future: A Multilingual Learners Day of Service is available to FCPS high school students as an opportunity to explore multilingualism as a strength in developing leadership and advocacy skills. The event will be held Saturday, November 16, 9-11:30 a.m., at Edison High School. José Luis Zelaya, who spoke at last year's Multilingual Learners Summit, will be a special guest.
High school students are invited to network with their peers and staff, and learn how their interests and strengths can lead to future success. College and career readiness resources will be available. Students should register in advance and bring their FCPS laptops to the workshop.
Learn more about the event and watch videos from previous multilingual learner events.
IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair
Parents/caregivers, school staff, and students over the age of 14 are invited to attend an interactive event celebrating the individualized education program (IEP) process. The IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School.
The event is sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). Activities include simulated IEP meetings, break-out sessions on the various parts of an IEP, and a resource fair to learn more about community supports. Register in advance.
Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.
FCPS also partners 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, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.
✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.
Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.
Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.
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
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.
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www.yearbookordercenter.com
school code: 5211
Yearbook Advisor Vanessa Briggs
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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:
- Fall Testing Results
- Boundary Review Community Meetings
- Resources for Families
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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