Edison Academy Awards
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You are cordially invited to attend the Edison Academy Awards! Please see below for details!
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Edison Academy Families,
Next week (March 25 - March 29) is Spring Break. Schools and school offices will be closed. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break! See the complete school year calendar.
Please also note, the following week will be a short week for students. Monday, April 1, there will be no school for students due to a Teacher Workday and Tuesday, April 2 for a Staff Development Day. All classes will resume on Wednesday, April 3. Be mindful that the schedule upon return will be an ODD day.
April is a full month of awareness and celebrations like Month of the Military Child! Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience. Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS’ resources for military families.
FCPS is proud to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month as well in April. This special month provides an opportunity to recognize the history and valuable contributions of Arab Americans. Arab Americans have ancestry in one of the world’s 22 Arab nations, which are located from northern Africa through western Asia. The people of these nations are ethnically, politically, and religiously diverse but share a common cultural and linguistic heritage. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
Muslim American Heritage Month is a time for celebrating the history, contributions, culture, and an enhanced understanding of the diverse population of Muslim Americans. View the Fairfax County School Board resolution honoring Muslim American Heritage Month.
April is also Autism Acceptance Month. One in 44 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States, according to the CDC. Our schools and staff play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm autistic students.
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
Good News & EventsTo 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.
AttendancePlease contact the Edison Academy attendance office if your student will be absent or staying at the base school due to an altered schedule using the on-line attendance form, email [email protected], or via telephone 703-924-8137. This is in addition to informing the base school attendance office.
LanyardsAll 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 wear 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 $1.00 fee.
Edison Academy ParkingStudents 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 1-35 near Door 13.
Please review the parking agreement and consequences below.
STUDENT PARKING AGREEMENT
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
Inclement Weather Schedules Adjusted Schedules for Planned 2-Hour Early Release Days* Cosmetology students will depart on midday shuttles ( approx. 11:00 a.m.) in the event of a Two Hour Early Close.
Calendar March25-29 Spring Break
29 Good Friday
31 Easter
April1-2 Student Holidays, Teacher Workday & Staff Development Day
9 Religious & Cultural Observance, Eid al Fitr
10 Eid al Fitr
22 Religious & Cultural Observance, First evening of Passover
23 Religious & Cultural Observance, Second evening of Passover
24 Religious & Cultural Observance, Theravada New Year
5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310 | Main Office: 703-924-8100
Attendance: 703-924-8137 or [email protected]
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Edison Academy Families,
Next week (March 25 - April 5) is Spring Break. Schools and school offices will be closed. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break! See the complete school year calendar.
Please also note, the following week will be a short week for students. Monday, April 1, there will be no school for students due to a Teacher Workday and Tuesday, April 2 for a Staff Development Day. All classes will resume on Wednesday, April 3. Be mindful that the schedule upon return will be an ODD day.
April is a full month of awareness and celebrations like Month of the Military Child! Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience. Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS’ resources for military families.
FCPS is proud to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month as well in April. This special month provides an opportunity to recognize the history and valuable contributions of Arab Americans. Arab Americans have ancestry in one of the world’s 22 Arab nations, which are located from northern Africa through western Asia. The people of these nations are ethnically, politically, and religiously diverse but share a common cultural and linguistic heritage. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
Muslim American Heritage Month is a time for celebrating the history, contributions, culture, and an enhanced understanding of the diverse population of Muslim Americans. View the Fairfax County School Board resolution honoring Muslim American Heritage Month.
April is also Autism Acceptance Month. One in 44 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States, according to the CDC. Our schools and staff play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm autistic students.
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
Good News & EventsTo 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.
AttendancePlease contact the Edison Academy attendance office if your student will be absent or staying at the base school due to an altered schedule using the on-line attendance form, email [email protected], or via telephone 703-924-8137. This is in addition to informing the base school attendance office.
LanyardsAll 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 wear 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 $1.00 fee.
Edison Academy ParkingStudents 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 1-35 near Door 13.
Please review the parking agreement and consequences below.
STUDENT PARKING AGREEMENT
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
Inclement Weather Schedules Adjusted Schedules for Planned 2-Hour Early Release Days* Cosmetology students will depart on midday shuttles ( approx. 11:00 a.m.) in the event of a Two Hour Early Close.
Calendar March25-29 Spring Break
29 Good Friday
31 Easter
April1-2 Student Holidays, Teacher Workday & Staff Development Day
9 Religious & Cultural Observance, Eid al Fitr
10 Eid al Fitr
22 Religious & Cultural Observance, First evening of Passover
23 Religious & Cultural Observance, Second evening of Passover
24 Religious & Cultural Observance, Theravada New Year
5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310 | Main Office: 703-924-8100
Attendance: 703-924-8137 or [email protected]
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Edison Academy Families,
Next week is a short week for students. Tuesday, March 5, there will be no school for students due to voting in schools. Be mindful that the schedule (odd and even days) will not change. Students will have two even days in a row (Monday and Wednesday).
Workplace Readiness Skills (WRS) testing will begin on Friday, March 1 and Monday, March 4. As a reminder, please bring your fully charged laptops and chargers.
Please see the SkillsUSA competition results below.
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
Congratulations to our Edison Academy Students who Received Second Quarter Recognition!Congrats to our students who received Student of the Quarter and Student Achievement Awards for the second quarter. To view the list and photos visit here!
SkillsUSA Results Cosmetology1st Place Esthetics- Hajra Younnas (states qualifier)
3rd Place Cosmetology- Emily Wheeler
State Qualifiers (these students did not need to compete at districts and will go straight to the state competition later this spring)
Fantasy Mannequin- Natalie Lopez
Live Fantasy- Erica Taboh, Linzy Palomino-Lopez & Tania Morales
Criminal Justice5th Place- Linh Cao, Douae Fanou & Presha Williams
6th Place- Kori Murphy, Sam Simons & Brandon Lee
Electrical & Construction Engineering2nd Place- Thomas Umana-Marquez (states qualifier)
3rd Place- Landon Bradstreet
4th Place- Javier Cruz-Rivera
5th Place- Samir Robles
7th Place- Juan Quiroz-Hoyos
Good News & EventsTo 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.
Vet Science GroomingGrooming continues and we are still scheduling dog baths and nail trims! We provide baths, nail trims, ear cleanings and minor trimming (around the feet, face, rear end, sanitary trims). As the year progresses, we may also be able to offer basic haircuts (nothing breed specific). 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 $15-25 depending on type of dog and services needed. Email Karen Nestlerode at [email protected] with your dog's information or any questions.
AttendancePlease contact the Edison Academy attendance office if your student will be absent or staying at the base school due to an altered schedule using the on-line attendance form, email [email protected], or via telephone 703-924-8137. This is in addition to informing the base school attendance office.
LanyardsAll 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 wear 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 $1.00 fee.
Edison Academy ParkingStudents 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 1-35 near Door 13.
Please review the parking agreement and consequences below.
STUDENT PARKING AGREEMENT
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
Inclement Weather Schedules Adjusted Schedules for Planned 2-Hour Early Release Days* Cosmetology students will depart on midday shuttles ( approx. 11:00 a.m.) in the event of a Two Hour Early Close.
Calendar March1,4 WRS Testing
5 Student Holiday, School Planning Day, Presidential Primary
11 Religious & Cultural Observance, Ramadan
20 Orthodox Ash Wednesday
22 End of 3rd Quarter
25-29 Spring Break
29 Good Friday
31 Easter
April1-2 Student Holidays, Teacher Workday & Staff Development Day
9 Religious & Cultural Observance, Eid al Fitr
10 Eid al Fitr
22 Religious & Cultural Observance, First evening of Passover
23 Religious & Cultural Observance, Second evening of Passover
24 Religious & Cultural Observance, Theravada New Year
5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310 | Main Office: 703-924-8100
Attendance: 703-924-8137 or [email protected]
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Edison Academy Families, Friends, and Followers,
We hope that you will join us for our Open House on Saturday, February 3, 2024, from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
Please note that the Construction Technology Program will also host orientations for prospective students for that program on both Saturday, February 17, 2024, and March 2, 2024, from 12 PM to 2 PM at the program's class/construction site, 6931 Spring Village Drive, Springfield, VA, 22150.
Monica Bentley, Academy Administrator
LanyardsThis is a reminder that 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 wear 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 and again in the November 2023 Edison Academy Newsletter. We would appreciate you reinforcing this requirement with your student. Moving forward, if your student needs a replacement lanyard there will be a $1.00 fee. Should you have questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Sharon Grimes, Edison Academy Administrative Assistant via email or in room H102.
SkillsUSA Competition
Edison Academy students enrolled in Cosmetology, Criminal Justice & the Electrical Construction classes recently participated in SkillsUSA District Competition. Below you will find a list of their placements:
Cosmetology
1st Place Esthetics- Hajra Younnas (states qualifier)
3rd Place Cosmetology- Emily Wheeler
State Qualifiers (these students did not need to compete at districts and will go straight to the state competition later this spring)
Fantasy Mannequin- Natalie Lopez
Live Fantasy- Erica Taboh, Linzy Palomino-Lopez & Tania Morales
Criminal Justice
5th Place- Linh Cao, Douae Fanou & Presha Williams
6th Place- Kori Murphy, Sam Simons & Brandon Lee
Electrical & Construction Engineering
2nd Place- Thomas Umana-Marquez (states qualifier)
3rd Place- Landon Bradstreet
4th Place- Javier Cruz-Rivera
5th Place- Samir Robles
7th Place- Juan Quiroz-Hoyos
Congratulations to you all!
Edison Academy ParkingStudents 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 1-35 near Door 13.
Please review the parking agreement and consequences below.
STUDENT PARKING AGREEMENT
Late Opening 2 Hour Delay - Announced by 5:00 a.m.
Two Hour Early Closing - Announced by 10:00 a.m.
No Cosmetology or Construction Technology classes in the event of a two hour early closing.
Calendar February3 Open House
19 Presidents' Day, No School
March5 Student Holiday (School Planning Day)
11 Ramadan, holiday for students and staff
22 End of Quarter 3, 2 hour early release for students (no Cosmetology or Construction Technology classes, AM and Mid-day classes as scheduled)
25-29 Spring Break
April1-2 Student Holiday (Teacher Workday/Staff Development)
10 Eid al-Fitr, holiday for students and staff
26 Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)
5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310 | Main Office: 703-924-8100
Attendance: 703-924-8137 or [email protected]
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