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Feb 22 - Padres Latino Meeting -Cafeteria 10am - 12pm
Feb 22 - Bingo! in the Cafeteria 6pm-9pm
Feb 24 - Spring Sports Tryouts
March 4 - Choral Pre-Assessment Concert w/ Twain MS
March 14 & 15 - Edison HS hosts Orchestra Assessment
March 21 - INOVA Blood Drive
March 22 - Padres Latino Meeting 10am - 12noon Cafeteria
March 31 - No School - Eid-al-Fitr
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Dear Edison Families,
I want to take a moment to reflect on yesterday's events and express my deep pride in our staff, students, and our response during the incident. I am incredibly grateful for the swift and professional actions of our entire security team, which includes our School Resource Officer (SRO), Safety and Security Specialist, and Safety and Security Assistants. Their teamwork and dedication were essential in ensuring the safety of all our students and staff.
Today, FCPD Assistant Chief Wright visited to express her gratitude for our SRO, Officer Ashraf, and the security team’s hard work. Moments like these remind me just how lucky we are to have such strong support from both our school security staff and our local law enforcement.
I also want to acknowledge our administrative team, who followed our FCPS crisis procedures with care and precision. Their leadership and ability to remain calm and organized were vital in managing the situation effectively. Additionally, a heartfelt thank you to our Region 3 Office for being on-site to support us in any way we needed. Your continued presence and care make a difference every day.
Despite the week's challenges, it’s been an exciting time for Edison in athletics and the arts! Our boys’ and girls’ basketball teams had a fantastic week, and tonight there’s a district championship doubleheader at Hayfield—come out and support your Eagles!
Our theater group also recently competed in the Regional One Act competition. While they didn’t advance, I want to congratulate Cora Reese and Nethee Pelekasis for earning gold medals for their acting performances. It was truly inspiring to see the growth and improvement of our students from districts to regionals.
We also have some impressive achievements from our Speech and Debate Team! Congratulations to Jacob Hannan for taking 4th place in Impromptu Speech, and to Josie Holgren for her 3rd place finish in Storytelling and qualifying for the state speech tournament.
Thank you to the parents who attended our PTSA meeting this week. Engaging in meaningful discussions about how we can continue to improve and support our school community is always so valuable.
Looking ahead, I’m excited for our Athletic Boosters Bingo Night tomorrow at 6 PM in the cafeteria—let’s come together for some fun! And next week marks the start of spring sports tryouts—best of luck to our athletes!
Thank you for your continued support, and have a wonderful weekend, Edison!
Amanda Burke
Principal
 Edison’s Jackson Byrd - one of our theatre and choir performers (class of 2026) - performed with the new a Capella group Capital Force at Alexandria’s George Washington National Masonic Hall Auditorium on Sat., Feb. 15, 2025. Capital Force is a part of the Alexandria A Cappella Collective. Jackson explained, “I was able to perform with them on Saturday. I am in the opening number as well as the closing number.”
(Starting at mark 26:11), Jackson can be seen on the far left of the small ensemble when they sing “You Can’t Stop the Sun.”
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!
💻 Hazel Health: Virtual Therapy for High School Students
Teletherapy services are available for all FCPS high school students at no cost. Sessions can be scheduled Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Hazel Health’s highly qualified therapists specialize in working with teens. Learn more on FCPS’ teletherapy webpage.
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FCPD Assistant Chief Wright visited to express her gratitude for our SRO, Officer Ashraf.
Thank you for
all you do
Officer Ashraf and Edison Security!
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We’re excited to offer you a more convenient option for receiving your child’s report cards: Go Paperless!
By choosing to go paperless, you'll be able to:
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Access report cards directly in ParentVUE with just a few clicks.
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Reduce wait time in seeing your child’s report card.
Here's how you can opt-in:
- Log into ParentVUE, click on "My Account," and select “Go Paperless.”
- All parents/guardians living with the student at the same address must have an active SIS ParentVUE account to opt-in.
- Once selected, the “Go Paperless” option will apply to all associated students, no matter their grade level.
- If you’ve already opted for paperless for your secondary students, it will automatically apply to any younger siblings at the elementary level too!
 Congratulations to Sarah Chawki on scoring 1000 points!
📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost
FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra learning resources. 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; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
 We celebrated our outstanding Security Team last week!
Become Unskippable: Practical Guidance for Talking With Teens About Fentanyl
Teens skip things that don't interest them, including lectures from their parents. But young people die from fentanyl overdoses in Fairfax County each year — so it's important to have short, impactful talks with your teen, whether or not you think they’re at risk.
As a parent or caregiver, you have the power to become “unskippable” and talk with your teen in a way they will listen.
See our tips for talking with your teen about fentanyl and other difficult subjects. Watch this video to learn more about becoming unskippable.
 Cora Reese and Nethee Pelekasis earned gold medals for their acting performances. Great job!
📐 Breaking Down the Budget: Supporting Academic Growth and Algebra by Eighth Grade
The FCPS Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Proposed Budget invests in academic growth and excellence for each and every student, which is one of the priorities of the FCPS Strategic Plan.
Since the 2023-24 school year, FCPS has seen a 9.5% increase in eighth graders taking Algebra I or more advanced math and a 6.8% increase in fifth graders in advanced math.
Studies show that students who complete algebra in middle school have more opportunities to take advanced math and science courses in high school. This can open up new academic paths for students! Watch a video that shows why eighth grade algebra matters.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Proposed Budget.
 Officer Ashraf and Edison students.
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 (such as community resource information and grocery gift cards over holiday breaks). 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 Family Liaison, Douha Kalouda at dkalouda@fcps.edu or 703-924-8074.
Link to Family Assistance Questionnaire
English: https://tinyurl.com/EHSassistance
Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/EHSasistencia
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Middle School Start Times
- New Lunch Items
- Talking to Teens About Tough Topics
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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Order your yearbook at:
www.yearbookordercenter.com
school code: 5211
Yearbook Advisor Vanessa Briggs
Visit us on instagram@edison.ybk
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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
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