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Feb 13 - Partner for Safe Teen Driving - Auditorium 7pm - 8:30pm
Feb 15 - Edison Theatre Cabaret Night -Auditorium 7pm - 9pm
Feb 17 - No School - President's Day
Feb 22 - Padres Latino Meeting -Cafeteria 10am - 12pm
Feb 22 - Bingo! in the Cafeteria 6pm-9pm
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Dear Edison Families,
Happy Friday!
First, I want to congratulate our gymnastics seniors for their leadership and dedication to the team. Your hard work has helped Edison Gymnastics win the District Championship, and we are excited to cheer you on as you advance to Regionals next week!
Last week, we wrapped up our Science Fair presentations, and I was so impressed by the creativity and innovation our students displayed. I look forward to seeing who will advance to the Regional Competition in March!
Last night, we had an amazing International Night that truly showcased the diversity and talent within our Edison community. The evening began with a fashion show, highlighting traditional clothing and flags from around the world, followed by incredible cultural dance performances—including mesmerizing Chinese dancing dragons! A huge thank you to all the performers for your dedication and rehearsal time to make the night a success.
I also want to extend my gratitude to Dr. Boyd, Mr. Dombrowski, Mr. Jeerakul, Ms. Elwell, Ms. Hovhannisyan, Ms. Cotto, Ms. Brown, Mr. Schlemmer, Ms. Morrow, Mrs. Bates, Ms. Maletz, and Ms. Green for your hard work in organizing such a fantastic event!
Tonight, we have a lot of exciting athletics action:
🏀 Girls' Basketball plays at home, while Boys' Basketball travels to Hayfield.
🤼 Wrestling is currently competing in the District Tournament at Lewis.
🏊 Swim & Dive is competing in the Regional Meet tonight and tomorrow.
Best of luck to all our athletes—we are cheering you on!
Have a great weekend, Eagles!
Amanda Burke
Principal
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 Edison Gymnastics win the District Championship!
FCPS’ Chief Equity Office invites the community to an Inaugural Black History Month Kickoff Celebration on Wednesday, February 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event begins with a light reception followed by a formal program, From the Threads of Our Past to the Fabric of Our Future. The program will honor the enduring contributions of Black history and culture while envisioning a future rooted in equity and excellence. It will include inspiring performances, personal stories, reflections, and opportunities to connect and celebrate. The event is open to the entire community.
For more information, contact Nina Thomas, senior manager for Professional Learning and Cultural Responsiveness.
Students Invited to Share Their Voices at the 2025 Family Summit
The 2025 FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, March 15, at South Lakes High School. Visit the Family Summit webpage for more information.
At the event, FCPS students are invited to showcase projects and advocacy efforts around inclusivity in schools. This is a great resume-building opportunity, and students can earn service hours as well. Students may share their work in a share-fair environment using posters, essays, videos, songs, or art. They will interact with attendees through conversations about their work, ideas, and efforts to foster inclusivity in school communities.
Students must use this Google Form to participate by Monday, February 17. A list of possible projects is also on the form. More information will be provided after the student’s submission is received. Please contact Manuel Gomez Portillo with any questions.
✨ Centering student voice is part of FCPS’ Strategic Plan Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered.
 Today, some of Edison's Leadership students had the opportunity to attend a leadership lab at Woodson High School. Students got to hear from other schools and leaders in our district. The highlight of the day for our students was hearing from Guest Speaker Ryan McElven.
Make Sure Your Children Are Up-to-Date on Immunizations
Please make sure your child has all of their necessary immunizations. Remember, all students are required to be immunized against certain diseases to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of keeping children healthy!
Starting Monday, May 19, students who have not provided proof of immunization may not be allowed to attend school. You can check your child’s immunization status and submit updated immunization information by accessing SIS ParentVUE.
Please check with your healthcare provider to make sure your child is up to date on required immunizations for the 2024-25 school year. If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or view other Immunization Resources. Be wise and immunize!
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 Science Fair Presentations
 FCPS Proposed Budget Progress
The Fairfax County School Board discussed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Proposed Budget at their work session on February 4. They discussed details regarding student enrollment and investments in students requiring additional support, market comparison data for surrounding school divisions, and an update on progress toward achieving the Baldrige Award for Performance Excellence. Baldrige is a framework used to assess and improve organizational performance across various sectors, including education.
The School Board also held a public hearing on the FY 2026 Proposed Budget on Tuesday, February 4, where they invited the community to share their feedback on the budget.
On Tuesday, February 18, the Fairfax County executive will present the county’s Advertised Budget, and the Fairfax County School Board will hold a work session on the FCPS FY 2026 Proposed Budget. View FCPS’ Budget Development Calendar.
Breaking Down the Budget
More than 85% of the budget is dedicated to instruction and reflects the needs of our community’s young people in response to the changing world around us. Budget priorities include providing competitive compensation for all employees, including a 7% salary increase for all staff. The majority of the budget increase is dedicated to that proposed 7% pay increase.
Our families want their children in high-quality schools with the best teachers who provide rigorous academic experiences. We must provide competitive compensation to attract and retain our outstanding educators, administrators, and other school-based and operational staff dedicated to the success of our students.
The proposed 7% salary increase would likely move FCPS to the highest starting salary for teachers with a master's degree among our neighboring counties and greatly improve our recruitment efforts amidst an ongoing teacher shortage. Visit the Budget webpage for more information.
Is your high schooler experiencing anxiety, behavior changes, or challenges with peer and family relationships? If so, you may refer your child for weekly therapy with a licensed therapist through Hazel Health. Visit the Teletherapy webpage for information on this service.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Proposed Budget Progress
- Apply for Dual Immersion and Magnet Lotteries
- Black History Month Event
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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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