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March 17 - PTSA Meeting
March 20 - No School - Eid al-Fitr
Mar 27 - End of 3rd Quarter - Early Release
Mar 30 - April 3 - Spring Break
April 6 - No School Teacher Work Day
April 10 - No School Teacher Work Day
April 21 - PTSA Meeting 7pm
May 19 - PTSA Meeting 7pm
May 25 - No School - Memorial Day
May 26 - No School - Teacher Work Day
May 27 - No School - Eid al-Adha
June 5 - Graduation 7pm at Eagle Bank Arena
June 17 - Last Day of School
FCPS School Year Calendar
 We had a great time at our winter pep rally. We celebrated our winter sports and had some class competitions!
Good afternoon, Eagles,
It has been a full and exciting week here at Edison.
On Wednesday night, it was great to see both our girls and boys basketball teams compete in the quarterfinals. There is nothing like postseason energy in the gym. Congratulations to our boys team for advancing to the semifinals tonight at Robinson High School, where they will take on the Woodson Cavaliers at 6:00 p.m. If you are able, come out to support our team and Rock the Red. Our players have worked hard all season and they deserve a strong Edison crowd behind them.
Wednesday was also the FCPS Black History Month Celebration at Woodson High School. We were honored to see Hailey Rush perform at the second annual divisionwide event. Hailey performed a powerful dance routine to “A Change Is Gonna Come,” originally by Sam Cooke, for a packed audience. Her performance highlighted both her beautiful talent and the significance of Black history. We are proud to see our students represent Edison so well.
Yesterday’s winter pep rally brought great energy to the building. We cheered on our winter sports teams and enjoyed the always entertaining lip sync class competitions. Our students truly show up when it comes to creativity and performance. Thank you to our Leadership class for organizing the event, and to Mr. Dight and Mrs. Craft for the time and effort you put into making it a success.
Our orchestra and band students also held their pre-assessment concerts this week. The level of musicianship on display was impressive. We are fortunate to have such talented students and dedicated educators guiding them. Thank you to Mr. Jeerakul and Mr. Mitchell for preparing our students so well.
Today we hosted a Black History Month Lunch and Learn for students and staff. It was meaningful to see staff and members of our community sharing experiences, perspectives, and learning more about the many cultures represented at Edison. Thank you to Mrs. Green and Mrs. Rodriguez for organizing this important opportunity for connection and learning.
I hope everyone has a great weekend. If you are heading to Robinson tonight, I look forward to seeing you there.
Amanda Burke
Principal
FCPS Was honored to have Hailey Rush perform at our second annual Black History Month Celebration. Hailey performed a dance routine to the song A Change is Gonna Come (originally by Sam Cooke) for a packed audience, highlighting her beautiful talent along with Black History.
We are excited to announce that our school is now using the new Raptor Visitor Management System (VMS). This upgrade is part of our school’s and FCPS’ ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety and streamlining the process for visitors at our school. The VMS ensures that no visitor is on the sex offender registry.
For most visitors, the user experience will be the same when you check-in at the front office.
But now there is also an app, which can make check-in’s even faster at school. Visitors who choose to download the RaptorSafe App and create a Raptor Passport can pre-verify their information before they get to school. The app will give you a QR code you can use when you check-in at school.
If you have questions or need assistance with the new system, please contact our front office. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe!
Nuevo Sistema de Manejo de Visitantes a las EscuelasNos entusiasma anunciar que nuestras escuelas están ahora usando el nuevo sistema “Raptor Visitor Management System”, VMS. Esta actualización forma parte del compromiso que nuestras escuelas y FCPS mantienen con la mejora de la seguridad escolar y con la simplificación del proceso que deben seguir los visitantes a las escuelas. El sistema VMS garantiza que ningún visitante esté en el registro de delincuentes sexuales.
Para la mayoría de los visitantes, la experiencia como usuarios será la misma que ahora tienen cuando se anotan en la oficina principal de cualquier escuela.
Pero ahora contamos con una aplicación que puede hacer mucho más rápido el proceso de anotarse en la escuela. Aquellos visitantes que descarguen la aplicación RaptorSafe App y creen un “Pasaporte Raptor”, pueden verificar su información con antelación, antes de llegar a la escuela. Esta aplicación le dará un código QR que puede usar cuando se anote en la entrada de la escuela.
Si tiene preguntas, o necesita asistencia con el nuevo sistema, por favor contacte a nuestra oficina principal. ¡Gracias por su colaboración haciendo nuestras escuelas más seguras!
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Dr. Reid’s Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
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Tuesday, March 3, at Waples Mill Elementary School.
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
Conversaciones con la Comunidad: Comparta su Opinión con la Dra. Reid
Siendo una líder que sabe escuchar, la Dra. Reid considera muy importante conectarse e involucrarse con miembros de la comunidad en toda la división escolar. Sus reuniones Conversaciones con la Comunidad representan oportunidades para que comparta sus ideas y opiniones y para que haga las preguntas que tenga. Los eventos se realizarán en estas fechas, durante la primavera (de 6:30 a 7:30 p.m. a menos se notifiquen cambios):
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Martes, 3 de marzo, en la Escuela Primaria Waples Mill.
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Martes, 17 de marzo, de 6:45 a 7:45 p.m., en la Escuela Primaria Glen Forest.
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Lunes, 23 de marzo, en la Escuela Primaria Ravensworth.
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Lunes, 13 de abril, en la Escuela Primaria Belle View.
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Lunes, 20 de abril, en la Escuela Primaria Westgate.
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Miércoles, 22 de abril, en la Escuela Primaria Crestwood.
Se ofrecerán servicios de Cuidado de Niños y de Traducción. Estos eventos están abiertos para todas las personas. Visite la página de participación comunitaria de la superintendente para que encuentre la información más reciente.
 Photos from the TOK field trip to the National Gallery of Art for The Stars We Cannot See Exhibit (the largest collection of Aboriginal Art outside of Australia). Special thanks to Mr. Nelson for giving a bonus tour of the Western Gallery. Shout-outs to Ms. Oviatt, Mr. Neal, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Moore, and Ms. Devers for giving up their Sunday to guide students through this amazing experience.
Multiple studies show that school breakfasts are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school breakfast consume more fruit and fiber than their peers.
This National School Breakfast Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Would you like to know what’s for breakfast? Nutrition Services has printable menus available.
Celebrando el Poder del Desayuno Escolar
Múltiples estudios han demostrado que el desayuno escolar es importante para la salud general de los estudiantes, para mejorar sus dietas y para combatir la inseguridad alimentaria. Los estudiantes que desayunan en la escuela consumen más frutas y fibra que los que no lo hacen.
Esta Semana Nacional del Desayuno Escolar, los Servicios de Alimentación y Nutrición de FCPS (FNS, por sus siglas en inglés) quiere recordarles a las familias, que ellos se dedican a ofrecer comidas que son sabrosas, saludables, sostenibles y enfocadas en los propios estudiantes. En respuesta a sugerencias de los estudiantes, este año se han lanzado nuevas cómidas.
¿Quiere saber qué hay para desayunar hoy? Los Servicios de Nutrición tiene disponibles menús imprimibles.
Volunteer FCPS allows individuals to search and register for volunteer opportunities. It helps ensure a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment here at [School]. All volunteers must:
- Create a profile in Volunteer FCPS.
- Register for opportunities through Volunteer FCPS.
- Sign in and out of schools using the visitor kiosk.
At the Volunteer FCPS site, you can complete a volunteer orientation. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
Regístrese Hoy como Voluntario para FCPSEl sistema “Volunteer FCPS” les permite a los individuos encontrar y registrarse para tomar oportunidades de ser voluntarios. El sistema garantiza un ambiente seguro, consistente y acogedor en nuestra escuela [School]. Todos los voluntarios deben:
- Crear un perfil en el sistema “Volunteer FCPS”.
- Registrarse en oportunidades de voluntariado a través del sistema “Volunteer FCPS”.
- Anotarse al entrar y al salir de la escuela, usando el kiosko para visitantes.
Puede completar una orientación para ser voluntario en volunteer.fcps.edu. Visite la página de Preguntas Frecuentes de Volunteer FCPS para que encuentre más información.
Order your 2025-2026 yearbook today for the lowest price of the year! Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter school order number 5211 to reserve your copy today before we sell out!
 Preassessment Band Concert!
Talking with teens about the facts of fentanyl is a conversation you can’t skip. Learning about fentanyl gives teens a better understanding of the risks and effects of the drug, and what they can do to keep themselves and their communities safe.
Share these important facts with your child:
- Even half a fentanyl-laced pill can be fatal. Just a few salt-sized grains of fentanyl are enough to cause an overdose.
- More than half of local street pills contain a deadly dose of fentanyl. As of 2023, seven in
10 counterfeit pills in the U.S. contain enough fentanyl to cause a fatal overdose.
- Fentanyl is usually taken accidentally. Many people have no idea they’ve taken it until they overdose because you can’t see, smell, or taste it in pills and powders.
- Overdose can happen in an instant. In as little as four minutes, the lack of oxygen can lead to brain damage and even death.
Learn more about how to have conversations with your child in a way that will make you Become Unskippable.
Haga que sea inevitable: Comparta las Verdades
Hablar con los adolescentes acerca de las verdades del fentanilo es una conversación que no puede dejar pasar. Saber estas verdades sobre el fentanilo, ayuda a los jóvenes a entender mejor los riesgos y efectos de esta droga.
Comparta estos importantes datos con sus niños:
- ¡Consumir sólo la mitad de una píldora de fentanilo puede ser fatal! Sólo hacen falta unos pocos gramos del tamaño de un grano de sal de fentanilo, para producir una sobredosis.
- ¡Más de la mitad de las píldoras que circulan en las calles contienen una dosis mortal de fentanilo! Hasta el 2023, 7 de cada 10 píldoras de imitación encontradas en el país, contenían una dosis de fentanilo suficiente para producir una sobredosis mortal.
- ¡El fentanilo usualmente se consume por accidente! Mucha gente no tiene idea de que lo tomaron puesto que no podemos verlo, olerlo, ni probarlo cuando consumimos una píldora o algún polvo.
- Una sobredosis puede ocurrir en un instante. La falta de oxígeno puede causar daños al cerebro o incluso la muerte, en tan sólo cuatro minutos.
Sepa más sobre cómo hablar con sus niños (en inglés, puede traducirla arriba a la derecha) de una forma tal que no puedan evitar tener esa conversación.
 There’s knowing what to say, then there’s knowing how to say it – both are important. Make fentanyl talks with your teen unskippable. Learn how to start the conversation in a way they can’t ignore at fcps.edu/BecomeUnskippable.
#BecomeUnskippable #FentanylAwareness
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