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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
April 1 - Teacher Workday
April 14 - 18 - Spring Break
April 22 - PTSA Mtg 7 pm in the Library
April 25 - Senior Prom at the Crystal View
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Dear Edison Families,
Happy Friday Eagles! As always, it has been a busy week around the school. Last Friday, I had the opportunity to make pizza with our students in Mr. Parham’s life skills class. It is always such a great experience to work with our students as they build their life skills, and I truly enjoy seeing them grow in hands-on learning environments.
This past week also marked School Social Worker Week, and I’d like to take a moment to express our gratitude for Maria Worthen. Maria provides invaluable support to our students, families, and staff, and we are incredibly lucky to have her as part of our team. Thank you, Maria, for all that you do!
During advisory today, I enjoyed spending time and working with the Eagle Council as they provided feedback on our cell phone policy. I appreciate their thoughtful insights, and I look forward to sharing their feedback with our FCPS leadership team. It’s a testament to our student leaders' strength and their valuable role in shaping our school's culture.
Today I also had the chance to meet with our leadership class to discuss our school climate. I am continually amazed by our students' leadership and advocacy skills. Their thoughtful reflections on what is going well and the areas where we can continue to improve remind me how lucky we are to have such a passionate and engaged student body. It is a pleasure to lead such a great school and work alongside all of you.
As we move into the spring, our spring sports are in full swing with scrimmages underway, and I can’t wait to get out there and cheer on our athletes. Additionally, our cast of Grease is working incredibly hard in preparation for their opening night at the beginning of April.
Here’s hoping spring is just around the corner and the weather continues warming up!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Amanda Burke
Principal
Senior Mia Martin-Escandarani was selected by Edison High School to receive a 2025 Student Peace Award of Fairfax County. She was one of 28 recipients honored at a reception on March 2. Rep. Gerry Connolly praised the work of the awardees and introduced a Resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives listing all of them and recognizing their work as “the building blocks of a more peaceful and tolerant world.”
Mia Martin-Escandarani shows her commitment to unifying her community through her efforts to interact with others to bring more understanding and compassion to bear on faith differences. Building upon the values she witnessed in her grandparents’ and parents’ lives, she brought the mantra, “truth, compassion, justice” into her own active pursuit. Mia simply states, “I had the ability, and the world needs repair.”
Through the Jewish Community Relations Council Student-to-Student program, Mia attends interfaith dialogues. These conversations allow a space for respect, curiosity, and empathy between groups, allowing Mia and others to see their shared humanity, discover commonalities, and embrace differences.
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!
 Edison Academy nail tech students practicing their techniques!
👗 Prom Dress Shop Opens With Hundreds of Dresses
The annual Prom Dress Shop opens for the season on Friday, March 7, at Centreville High School. Any area student — not just those from Fairfax County Public Schools — who do not have the funds to purchase a prom dress may choose from hundreds of new dresses donated by Macy’s. Learn more and see shop hours.
Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour! As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.
 Edison DECA had 21 students compete in the highly competitive VA state leadership conference this past weekend. Students had an amazing experience!
DECA's role-plays and case studies are developed through industry research to reflect current issues and trends in business and industry. The role-play and case study scenarios are connected to performance indicators – key concepts from national curriculum standards that students should learn during the school year.
Edison students winning awards are below – please congratulate them if you see them!
James McCain - Automotive Series
Top 10 role play
Top 10 test
Top 8 - ICDC (Nationals) Qualifier
Samantha Sanchez - Professional Selling
Top 10 test
1st Place Overall - ICDC (Nationals) Qualifier
Charles Barrios - Principles of Finance
Top 10 test
Top 8 - ICDC (Nationals) Qualifier
Logan Anthes - Ayael Esqualit
Business Law and Ethics Team
Top 10 test
Top 10 role play
Paris Roberts - Integrated Marketing Campaign
Top 10 test
 Thank you for all you do Ms. Worthen!
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.
 Students working hard in Mr. Allwine's Geometry class.
Preparing for Tough Conversations With Teens
Discussing tough topics like fentanyl and other drugs can feel challenging — no matter how close you are with your child. Explain to your teen that it’s important to learn about fentanyl so they know what to do if a friend overdoses. Prepare in advance with the tips below:
- Set the stage. Choose a casual environment that’s free from distractions. Talk while driving, taking a walk, or doing chores together.
- Make it a two-way discussion. Ask open-ended questions.
- Stay patient and reserve judgment.
- Check in with your child early and often.
Visit our website for more information on how to Become Unskippable with your teens.
 Students in Ms. Kelly's History class focusing.
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
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Early Release -Students check out in the attendance office and must leave through door 1.
- Attendance Emails are no longer accepted or monitored.
- Edison Attendance Office Message Line - 703-924-8080
- Last minute check outs can take up to 30 minutes to retrieve your student.
 Ms. Dresen working with her math students.
Developing a Strong Academic Foundation, Curiosity, and Joy for Learning
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.
A strong start for every student is Goal 1 of the Strategic Plan. Pre-K classrooms are making a difference in our community. In this video, we explore the importance of bringing children under the age of five together, regardless of abilities.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Advertised Budget. View the Budget Development Calendar to stay up to date and learn about opportunities to provide feedback to Fairfax County and FCPS.
💬 Share Your Input on the County Budget
The Fairfax County government presented its Fiscal Year 2026 Advertised Budget Plan to the Board of Supervisors on February 18. The community is invited to share feedback through an online survey, email, phone calls, or by attending Budget Town Hall meetings.
💻 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:
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- A Strong Academic Foundation
- 70th Annual Regional Science Fair
- New Breakfast Options
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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