Edison Academy Families,
Ramadan begins at sundown on Friday, February 28. This day is an evening-only observance day. There is school on these days, but certain activities that cannot be made up can not take place after school. See the complete school year calendar.
Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact their child’s principal regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.
This week is Public Schools Week. Public Schools Week is an annual celebration that brings together school leaders, educators, parents & community leaders to recognize the importance of our nation’s public schools. Edison Academy welcomes every child, regardless of ability, race, religion, wealth, language, country of origin or needs. Our diversity is our strength.
February has been busy with visitors from feeder schools and guest speakers, as well as hosting the SkillsUSA competition for HVAC-R. We have enjoyed having them, please see below for results from SkillsUSA.
We are rapidly approaching the Academy Registration deadline of March 7, so be sure to talk to your counselor and check your email regularly for directions for submitting your written statement.
We recently celebrated the winners of our second quarter awards. Please see the list of winners. Congratulations to our students who received Student of the Quarter and Student Achievement Awards for the second quarter. To view the list visit here!
We will continue to share important information and good news through these newsletters, our Edison Academy website, and social media platforms, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Sincerely,
Monica Bentley, Academy Administrator
Edison Academy HVAC Students Triumph at SkillsUSA Virginia District 5 Contest
Nearly a dozen Edison Academy HVAC students excelled at the SkillsUSA Virginia District 5 contest, securing multiple first-place finishes and advancing to the State Leadership Conference in Roanoke, VA, from April 4-6.
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1st Place - Fin Brandt (West Springfield HS) - HVAC 2 Content
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1st Place - Eduardo Ramirez (Edison HS) - Job Skill Demonstration
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1st Place - Sergio Santiago (Edison HS) - Facilathon
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1st Place - Jeremy Ramos and Colin McNamara (West Springfield HS) -Entrepreneurship Contest
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2nd Place - Tomas Flores (Mount Vernon HS) - HVAC Content
Mohammad Al-Twaiti (Bryant HS) earned top honors in both the State and National T-Shirt Design contests.
Local industry partners played a key role, with Service Works donating $5,000 in copper and volunteers from Boland, Argent Heating and Cooling, and the HVAC Advisory Committee serving as judges.
“These contests highlight our students' hard work and the support from our industry partners,” said Robert Stringham, HVAC Instructor at Edison Academy.
Congratulations to all winners advancing to the State Leadership Conference!
  
Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids. Also, check our social media all month for important women in the trades!
Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce Scholarship - Applications are now open for business scholarships for graduating high school seniors. Scholarships of $2,000 will be awarded to graduating seniors pursuing further education in a business related field.
Bridge Program at NOVA - Are you a current high school junior or senior who’s not sure what to do after high school? NOVA’s Bridge Program in Engineering Technology (ET), Data Center Operations (DCO), Information Technology (IT), and Computer Science (CS) can help you determine your next steps and set you on the right path for an in-demand technology career.
Electrical Summer Internship
We are now scheduling dog baths and nail trims! We provide baths, nail trims, ear cleanings and minor trimming (around the feet, face, rear end, sanitary trims). We groom on mostly Wednesdays and Thursdays by appointment. Drop off is between 8:10-8:30 a.m. and pick up is between 1:45-2 p.m. If your dog is in need of a haircut, please take them to another grooming facility for the full cut and we would be a happy to do the in-between baths and trims. Cost range is $10-25 depending on type of dog and services needed. Email kenestlerode@fcps.edu OR maakau@fcps.edu with your dog's information or any questions.
To see what has been happening at Edison Academy, please take a look at our announcements, blogs, and events calendar on our Edison Academy website. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @EdisonAcademy to stay up to date with announcements and events.
All students that are not Edison High School students who attend Edison Academy have received an Edison Academy lanyard. It is expected that all feeder Academy students display their lanyards around their neck when entering the building, in the hallways, and when they are exiting the building. This was shared with all students at our beginning of the year orientation. This presentation has also been posted in Schoology by our teachers. Moving forward, if your student needs a replacement lanyard there will be a $5.00 fee.
Please contact the Edison Academy attendance office if your student will be absent or staying at the base school due to an altered schedule. Our telephone number is 703-924-8137 or email us at edisonacademy.attendance@fcps.edu. This is in addition to informing the base school attendance office.
Students may not park at Edison Academy unless they have received an approved parking permit. Academy students with approved parking permits may only park in the parking spaces labeled A1-A35 near Door 13.
Please review the parking agreement and consequences below.
STUDENT PARKING AGREEMENT
- All students who park on campus must purchase a student parking permit. Any student who parks on campus without a permit will receive a $25 fine. Continued violations will result in booting or towing of the student’s vehicle. All towing is done by a commercial towing company. Edison High School is not responsible for damage to towed vehicles.
- Students will receive a $25 for the first parking violation. Students will receive a $50 fine for the second parking violation and will have their parking permit revoked on the third violation.
- Academy students must promptly vacate their assigned academy parking space at the end of their academy session and not return for the remainder of the school day. Students who park in other parking spots are in violation of the student parking agreement and are subject to fines, booting, revocation of parking privileges, and/or towing.
- Students must display parking permits from the rear-view mirror, facing outwards, to be identifiable.
- Students may not return to their vehicle during the school day without the approval of a school official.
- Students must always adhere to speed limits and safe driving behavior. Revocation of parking privileges will occur for reckless driving.
- Students, including car-pool members who leave school grounds without permission (properly checked out through attendance) during the school day, will be referred to their administrator. The vehicle will be subject to a search by school security personnel and/or administrators upon returning to campus as well as possible revocation of parking privileges.
- Parking permit fees are not refundable for revoked permits.
- Student drivers must follow the directions of school officials directing traffic in the parking lot.
- Students are subject to all state and county traffic laws, including the report of traffic accidents and/or damage to other vehicles that occur at the school parking lots. It is illegal to pass a school bus that is loading or unloading.
- Student parking privileges are subject to being revoked at any time by an administrator for disciplinary reasons for but not limited to behavior and attendance school.
- Parking on Edison property is at your own risk. Edison/FCPS is not responsible for any damage or theft which takes place while parked on school property.
Late Opening 2 Hour Delay - Announced by 5:00 a.m.
- Edison HS students follow the Edison High School Bell Schedule
- Other (Feeder Schools) students
- AM Block - Class is cancelled. No shuttles will run.
- Mid-day Block - Class is cancelled. No shuttles will run.
- PM Block - Class is cancelled. No shuttles will run.
Two Hour Early Closing - Announced by 10:00 a.m.
- Edison HS students follow the Edison High School Schedule
- Other (Feeder Schools) students
- AM Block - Follow regular bell schedule. Shuttles will run on normal schedule.
- Mid-day Block - Shuttles will depart Edison Academy at 11:20 a.m.
- PM Block - Class is cancelled. No shuttles will run.
No Cosmetology or Residential Construction classes in the event of a two hour early closing.
 The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Edison HS School. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!
February
28 Ramadan Begins
March
5 Ash Wednesday
28 End of 3rd Quarter
31 Religious & Cultural Observance, Eid al-Fitr, No School
April
1 Teacher Workday, Student Holiday
14-18 Spring Break, No School
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