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Nov 13 - 16 - Edison Theatre Production of Peter Pan and Wendy Tickets!
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
Jan 28 - End of 2nd Quarter
 Nov 13 - 16 - Edison Theatre Production of Peter Pan and Wendy Tickets!
Good afternoon, Edison Eagles!
This past Monday, we honored Veterans Day, and I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our veterans for your service and sacrifices. Your dedication and courage inspire us all.
Our theater students brought magic to the stage with their presentation of Peter Pan and Wendy. The whimsical production had the audience laughing and captivated throughout. Our students incorporated new techniques shared by the Synthetic Theater Group, which enriched their performances. We were thrilled to host some of our feeder middle and elementary school students for the performance, fostering a love for the arts among our younger Eagles.
Congratulations to our art teacher, Rachel Wallace, whose incredible work was featured at the Lorton Workhouse Teacher Exhibition. Her creativity and talent continue to inspire not only her students but the entire Edison community.
A huge shout-out to our chorus students who auditioned for District Chorus! This year, we had the largest number of students accepted in recent years—a testament to their hard work and dedication. Well done, Eagles!
Last Friday, we celebrated Senior Night for our football, cheer, and band students at our final home game of the season. It was a bittersweet moment as we bid farewell to our seniors and thanked them for their contributions to Edison. You will all be deeply missed!
Looking ahead, I hope you’ll join us for the PTSA meeting on Tuesday, November 19, at 7 PM in the library. Your participation helps strengthen our school community and supports our students.
As we enter this busy time of year, I want to remind everyone of the importance of regular school attendance. Attendance is crucial not only for student learning but also because excused and unexcused absences impact our school’s accreditation. Let’s work together to ensure our students are present and engaged.
Lastly, don’t forget to join us tomorrow for our Multilingual Learners Day of Service at Edison. The event begins at 9 AM, and it’s a great opportunity to support our community while celebrating our diversity.
Thank you for your ongoing support of Edison High School. Have a wonderful weekend, and as always, Go Eagles!
Amanda Burke
Principal
 Jackson with his Vocal Coach, Nicole Lamm
Jackson Byrd performed in Division III (11th & 12th grade) with "On the Street Where You Live" from My Fair Lady and "Dust and Ashes” from Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812.
He won 1st place in his Division!
One of the judges commented “Terrific-enjoyed your light lyric “baritenor”, natural musicality, and solid connection to text and intention!”
The Northern VA Music Teachers’ Association (NVMTA) hosts a wide variety of student recitals, festivals and competition including a Musical Theatre competition designed to give students experience and preparation for the theatre industry’s audition process at every level. Each student performs two contrasting musical theater cuts (traditionally called 32-bar cuts). Singers are judged on Vocal Quality, Musicianship, Artistry/Expression, Stage Presence, Repertoire Choices/Contrast.
Great job Jackson!
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To help our students stay prepared, we've set up a convenient Drop Off Shelf in the lobby. This is for items with no monetary value, such as:
- Lunches Homework Umbrellas Extra clothing
Please note:
- The shelf is not monitored by staff.
- Students will not be notified when items are dropped off.
For Valuables (e.g., Laptops):
- Main Office Drop-Off: Please bring your child's laptop to the main office.
- Teacher Notification: We will notify your child's teacher via email.
Important: Due to staff responsibilities, we cannot deliver items directly to students.
Thank you for your cooperation.
 Edison Art Teacher Rachel Wallace's artwork was chosen to be a part of the FCPS Teacher Exhibition at the Workhouse in Lorton!
We are collecting gift cards to raffle at the Annual Faculty Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 17th. Parents, families, and students are invited to send in donated gift cards to the main office addressed to Gina D'Angelo.
We kindly ask that we receive all gift card donations by Monday, December 16th. Please contact Gina D'Angelo at gndangelo@fcps.edu for more information.
 Best Buddies Club celebrating winning fall bingo!
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).
 Cheer Senior Night!
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: Meditation and Silent Reflection Permission Form 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.
 Football Senior Night!
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.
 Marching Band 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
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:
- Veterans Day Recognitions
- Resources on IEPs, Financial Aid, Literacy, Community Leadership
- Teacher Hiring Event
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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