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March 4 - Choral Pre-Assessment Concert w/ Twain MS
March 14 & 15 - Edison HS hosts Orchestra Assessment
March 18 - PTSA Mtg 7 pm Library
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,
What an incredibly eventful week it has been for our school community! I'm filled with pride as I reflect on the dedication and spirit shown by our students and supporters.
Last Friday, we witnessed a double-header basketball night for the district titles. Our girls' team delivered an unforgettable game, securing a thrilling overtime victory against Hayfield! What a display of grit and determination. Our boys' team battled fiercely, even holding Hayfield scoreless for a significant portion of the first quarter. While they didn't clinch the win, their effort was commendable. Both teams advanced to the first round of regionals, hosted right here this past Tuesday night. Our girls continued their winning streak with a victory over Woodson, advancing to the semifinals. Our boys fought valiantly, but unfortunately, their season came to an end. Last night, our girls played a hard fought game in the regional semifinals, keeping it close the entire time. While they did not pull out the win, they represented our school with pride.
Beyond the basketball court, our Athletic Boosters' Bingo night last Saturday was a resounding success! It was wonderful to see so many families and friends come together, enjoying the fun and competitive atmosphere. Thank you to everyone who supported this fantastic event.
Our talented band and orchestra students showcased their hard work in their pre-assessment concerts this week, and the performances were truly impressive. We wish our choir the best of luck as they prepare for their pre-assessment concert on Tuesday. Good luck to all our musicians as they move forward to their assessments!
Spring sports tryouts have just wrapped up, and we're eagerly anticipating the start of the season. We look forward to cheering on our athletes as they represent our school with passion and skill.
We also want to send our best wishes to our state-qualifying wrestlers as they head to Salem to compete for state titles. We know they'll give it their all. Additionally, our DECA students are in Virginia Beach for their state convention, and we wish them the best in their competitions and presentations.
This week has truly showcased the talent, dedication, and community spirit that make our school so special. Thank you to all the sponsors, coaches, athletes, students, parents, and community members who contribute to our success.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Amanda Burke
Principal
 
The Science Olympiad Team did a great job at the Fairfax Regional this past weekend!
Notable results:
Nolan Li and Yara Eloseily earned Edison's first medals in 5 years by winning 3rd place in Fossils! Huge congrats to these two!
CJ Jackson and Dante Vaghin-Carlos built a helicopter that earned 9th place! Dante could not be there due to TSA and Yara helped CJ fly the copter!
Philemon Shawel and Adam Ouda took 9th place in Optics.
A special thanks to the parents who came out on Saturday to volunteer! We could not have done it without you!
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 Neighbor's next delivery on March 8th. They need two volunteers for the food pantry delivery to Edison High School on the 8th from 10:45am- 12:00pm with a large truck/SUV that could take filled bins from South County HS to Edison HS.
If you can help, please sign up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/03-08-25-SOUTHCOUNTY/8053876#/
We will providing an alternate lunch space for students who are fasting and would rather not be in the cafeteria during Ramadan. Students can report to D117 during their lunchtime rather than the cafeteria March 3 – March 28. This is a space for students to use instead of the cafeteria during their lunch, our regular spaces remain available for students to use for meditation/silent reflection. Students can talk quitely with their friends or use the time to do schoolwork. They should not move desks, cause a disruption for neighboring classrooms, or stay for multiple lunches. They are expected to follow the directions of the teacher monitoring the room.
If your student will need to miss instructional time, please complete this google form to document your permission to miss instructional time if you have not already done so.
There was a scheduling error in the PTSA zoom link for the Spring Fling planning meeting that was suppose to be this week. We apologize for our mistake.
There will be a planning meeting on Tuesday, March 4th at 7 pm, via zoom.
Edison PTSA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: PTSA Spring Fling Dance planning meeting
Time: Mar 4, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89514638503?pwd=jVARRbdVTJJIl1iGFOianbAroeqgfW.1
Meeting ID: 895 1463 8503
Passcode: 821455
 Mr. Fabian, Mr. Burroughs, and Ms. Roach’s Geosystems students explored significant geologic events in Edison’s own “B Hallway of Time” - a scaled down version of Earth’s history (all 4.6 billion years in 228 feet). Pairs of students researched an event and then placed it appropriately on the timeline to represent when that event occurred. After journeying through time, students read about each event while filling out guided notes.
🗣️ Connect With Your Kids: Simple Steps to Stronger Communication
Teens skip things that don't interest them, including lectures from their parents. How do you connect with your children and really know what's going on in their lives? How can you become “unskippable”?
Effective communication can build trust and understanding, but it takes thought, planning, and effort.
The latest Healthy Minds Blog offers practical strategies to improve communication and build strong, lasting relationships:
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Ditch distractions and create a safe space where your child feels comfortable opening up.
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Listen actively and validate their feelings, even if you don't agree.
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Ask "how" questions instead of "what" questions to get them talking about their experiences.
For more tips and techniques, read the full article on the Healthy Minds Blog, which shares information related to youth mental health and wellness.
For support on talking with your teen about difficult subjects like fentanyl, discover how to Become Unskippable.
🚀 Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Summer Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.
CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Watch this video about CTE camps.
IFTA is a two- or three-week summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, Health and Physical Education 9 (graduation requirement), music, and theater.
Earn Credit Toward Graduation This Summer
Take advantage of the opportunity to earn a high school course credit via this summer’s online campus program. Registration is now open. Students must register by Friday, June 6. Mathematics, health and physical education, career and technical education, English, science, social studies, and world language courses are available to eligible middle and high school students.
Summer is a great time for high school students to fulfill the Economics and Personal Finance course requirement. This is a self-directed course where students work independently. The course is available between Monday, June 23, and Friday, July 25. Registration is now open. Students must register by Friday, May 23. For more information, visit this Summer Learning page.
 Students were greeted this morning by counselors and cheerleaders for a great end to kindness month!
Virtual Presentations on Financial Aid for Military Families
College Access Fairfax will hold two sessions on financial aid hosted by the lead financial educator and military benefits liaison from the Navy Mutual Aid Association.
Topics will include:
- Residency Requirements
- Using the GI Bill
- The Yellow Ribbon Program
- Using Chapter 35 (DEA benefits)
- Military scholarships and grants
- Virginia Education Programs
Sessions will be held Tuesday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 22, at 10 a.m. Click on the date to register. Contact info@CollegeAccessFairfax.org to learn more.
2025 Family Summit - Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging! (an Extension of the Special Education Conference)
Families, educators, and community members are invited to the 2025 FCPS Family Summit: Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging. Fairfax County Public Schools will be hosting the free, in-person event in collaboration with valued community partners. The summit will be held Saturday, March 15, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at South Lakes High School.
This event will feature:
- Opening Session: Julie Causton and Kristie Pretti-Frontczak — best-selling authors, motivational speakers, and advocates for inclusion — will share practical tools and evidence-based strategies to empower and assist all families, with a special emphasis on parents of students with individual education programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans.
- Breakout Sessions: Learn more about special education and global topics that benefit all families.
- Student Showcase: FCPS students will share their efforts in fostering inclusivity through posters, essays, videos, songs, art, and other mediums.
- Exhibitor Hall: Discover valuable resources and services in the community to support families.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with other families, staff, and community partners.
Childcare will be provided. Special education staff will be available to care for children with high support needs. You may sign up for childcare during the registration process.
Learn more about this event and register today! Contact FamilySummit@fcps.edu for more information.
 Mr. Parham's class made pizza this morning.
📖 Supporting Academic Growth and Reading on Level by Third Grade
The FCPS Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Advertised Budget invests in academic growth and excellence for each and every student, which is one of the priorities of the FCPS Strategic Plan.
Across FCPS, teachers, staff, parents, and even older students are invested in helping our youngest learners grow their love of reading from a strong foundation.
The goal is for students to move from “learning to read” to “reading to learn” by the end of the third grade. Reading on grade level is connected to other Strategic Plan goals, including completing advanced coursework and graduating on time.
Last fall, FCPS introduced a new reading curriculum that emphasized the science of reading. Between fall and winter, reading screener results show more than a 4% increase in the number of students in kindergarten to third grade approaching or meeting expectations. Similarly, 3.4% more third graders demonstrate strong foundations of reading and 8.4% more third graders are mastering grade-level standards.
Discover how an elementary school employs a science-based approach, including phonics, to supercharge students' reading.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Advertised Budget. View the Budget Development Calendar to stay up to date.
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
 Congratulations to Girls Basketball for a great season!
Eating disorders are behaviors that can lead to serious health problems. When discovered early, eating disorders are treatable.
If you think your child may be showing signs of a possible eating disorder, please contact your doctor, school nurse, or one of the resources listed on the link below. A child with an eating disorder should be seen by someone who understands the treatment of eating disorders. The earlier a person with an eating disorder seeks treatment, the greater the likelihood of physical and emotional recovery.
Eating Disorder Parent Information
💻 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.
📑 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.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Summer Camps and Learning Opportunities
- Supporting Academic Growth
- Preparing for Tough Conversations With Your Child
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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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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