EHS Weekly Update - November 26, 2024


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Edison High School Weekly

Important Dates

Nov 27 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break - No School

Dec 5 - Parent Coffee at 9am

Dec 9 - Boundary Review Community Mtg for Region 3 -6:30 pm at Mt. Vernon HS

Dec 18-19 - Senior Photos (yearbook ONLY)

Dec 23 - Jan 3 - Winter Break- No School

Jan 20 - MLK Jr Day / Inauguration - No School

Jan 28 - End of 2nd Quarter

Jan 29 - Teacher Workday


Table of Contents


Message from Principal Burke

Happy Thanksgiving, Edison Families!

As we head into Thanksgiving break, I just want to say how thankful we are for all of you. Your support means so much to us, and we’re grateful to have such an amazing community here at Edison.

I hope you all have a chance to relax, spend time with loved ones, and enjoy some good food over the holiday. Stay safe, and we can’t wait to see everyone back on Monday, December 2!

A quick note—our next Parent Coffee is on Tuesday, December 5, at 9:00 AM. If you can RSVP, that would help us plan, but please feel free to come even if you don’t RSVP. We’d love to have you join us!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Amanda Burke
Principal


Thanksgiving

Administrative Team Serving Lunch to our Students!


Gift Cards for the Faculty!

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.


Student Spotlight

Is your student doing amazing things 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!


Food For Neighbors

Edison High School is pairing up with Food For Neighbors to assist families in need.  Please take a moment to read how you can help!  Every little bit can help a family. 


latin

Students attending the Latin Convention in Richmond this past weekend.


You're Invited: IB MYP Personal Project Showcase

We invite you to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2027 students as they showcase their IB MYP Personal Projects on Friday, December 6, 2024 from 10:15 AM to 11:30 AM.

This is an opportunity to witness firsthand the culmination of months of dedicated work, creativity, and perseverance. Students will present their projects, which reflect their passions and interests.

Date: Friday, December 6, 2024 Time: 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Edison High School Library

We look forward to sharing this special moment with you.


Federal Impact Aid Survey

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).


Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions.

You are encouraged to attend the Region 3 Meeting at Mount Vernon High School Monday, December 9th at 6:30 - 8:00 pm Register Here! Language interpretation will be available. 

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage

 



Meditation and Silent Reflection Permission

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. 


No-Cost Therapy for High Schoolers

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.


Yearbook - Ordering

Yearbook

Order your yearbook at:

www.yearbookordercenter.com

school code: 5211

Yearbook Advisor Vanessa Briggs

Visit us on instagram@edison.ybk


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