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Important Dates

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 - Special State Wide Election - No School for Students

April 21 - PTSA Meeting 7pm

May 1 - Senior Prom

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    

Table of Contents

• Message from Principal Burke
• Family Engagement Survey to Open March 9
• Regional Science Fair
• Parent Acknowledgment of Course Requests for Next School Year
• Bingo Night - April 18
• 2026 Awards Recognizing Special Education Supporters
• Helping Edison Families -Spring Break Food Bank Fundraiser
• Parent University on March 26, 2026, from 6:00–7:00 PM
• 2026 Special Education Family Conference
• Family Liaison News
• IB/SOL/Final Exam Calendar
• Order your yearbook today!
• Virtual Therapy for High School Students
• How to Report Attendance at Edison
• District News/In Case You Missed It
• Useful Links

Message from Principal Burke

Good afternoon, Eagles,

I hope everyone is ready for a weekend with some nice and warmer weather!

Last Sunday, I had the pleasure of attending the regional science fair and was truly impressed by the depth of thinking, creativity, and commitment demonstrated by our students. Their projects reflected not only strong scientific understanding but also curiosity and perseverance. Below is the list of award winners. We are incredibly proud of each of them and the hard work they put into their research and presentations.

I also want to extend a sincere thank you to our science department, and especially to Dr. Fontana, for her leadership and dedication in supporting our students through this process. Events like this do not happen without a great deal of behind-the-scenes effort, and we are grateful for all that she and the team do.

We are also proud to share that Mr. Julian Gaither, one of our safety and security assistants, has been selected as the Region 3 Operational Employee of the Year. This recognition is especially meaningful as he was nominated by both students and staff. Mr. Gaither builds strong, positive relationships with our students while consistently upholding our school expectations. He represents the balance of care and accountability that is so important in our school community, and we are fortunate to have him at Edison.

As a reminder, next week marks the final week of the third quarter. Please take a few minutes to check in with your student and ensure that any outstanding assignments or reassessments have been completed. With spring break right around the corner, this is an important time to stay focused and finish the quarter strong.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support.

Amanda Burke
Principal

Family Engagement Survey to Open March 9

FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9, to Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools. 

Survey topics include:

• Welcoming environment.
• Communication.
• Student success.
• Advocacy.
• Family and school partnerships.
• Community partnerships.

The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese. 

Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.

Regional Science Fair

We are so proud of all of our students who had projects in the Regional Science Fair.  Below is the list of students who received awards. 

Parent Acknowledgment of Course Requests for Next School Year

As the academic advising and course selection period draws to a close, we want to ensure all families feel confident about their child's educational path. A new feature in SIS ParentVUE allows parents and guardians to easily review and acknowledge their student's course requests for the 2026-27 school year. Please contact our student services department at 703-924-8022 for support or assistance. To access this feature: 

1. Log in to your ParentVUE account.
2. Navigate to the Course Request module.
3. Review your student’s course request list for next school year.

1. To complete the acknowledgment, click Student Info in the left menu.
2. Click Edit Information.
3. In the Course Request Acknowledgment field, update the acknowledgment field to Yes.
4. Click Save Changes.

Families have until Friday, March 27, to review and acknowledge course requests via this new feature.

Visit the FCPS SIS ParentVUE account overview webpage for more instructions and screenshots of this process.

Aprobación por los Padres de los Cursos Solicitados para el Próximo Año Escolar

Ahora que el periodo de asesoramiento académico y selección de asignaturas llega a su fin, queremos asegurarnos de que todas las familias se sientan seguras respecto a la trayectoria educativa de sus hijos. Una nueva función de SIS ParentVUE permite a los padres y tutores revisar y confirmar fácilmente las solicitudes de asignaturas de sus hijos para el curso 2026-27. Si necesitan ayuda o asistencia, por favor, pónganse en contacto con 703-924-8022. Para acceder a esta funcionalidad: 

1. Entre en su cuenta de ParentVUE.
2. Vaya al módulo de Solicitud de Curso.
3. Revise la lista de cursos que su estudiante solicitó para el próximo año escolar.
4. Para aceptarlos, haga clic en Información para Estudiantes, en el menú a la izquierda.
5. Haga clic en Editar Información.
6. En la casilla “Course Request Acknowledgment”, Marque la casilla como Sí.
7. Haga clic en Guardar Cambios.

Las familias tienen hasta el sábado 27 de marzo para revisar y aceptar las solicitudes de cursos usando esta funcionalidad.

Visite la página web general de de FCPS de su cuenta en SIS ParentVUE  para que encuentre más instrucciones y vea imágenes de cómo luce el proceso en su pantalla.

Our Edison Eagles are representing for Women's History Month.  Our future is bright with these young women leading the way.

Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid

As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her 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. on: 

• Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
• Thursday, April 16, at Ravensworth Elementary School (new date).
• Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School.
• Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.

Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. 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.):

• Lunes, 13 de abril, en la Escuela Primaria Belle View.
• Jueves, 16 de marzo, en la Escuela Primaria Ravensworth.
• Lunes, 20 de abril, en la