Special Events
Edison Academy will host an evening Open House for all interested students and their parents in Fairfax County on February 17th from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Join us to meet the Academy faculty, tour classrooms, and learn about industry certifications, college credit, internships, apprenticeships, and other opportunities available to students who take academy courses.
One Acts are directed by Senior IB students.Tickets sold at the door and online at www.EdisonDrama.com.Tickets are $5 pay for two nights and the third night is free!
February 11-13. All shows start at 7:00.
Thursday, Feb. 11
- "The Leader" directed by Paul Budge
- "Laughter In the Shadow of the Trees" directed by Emily Wolfteich
- "Claptrap" directed by Jaleo Velasco-Madden
- "HighWay Man" directed by Will Glad
Friday, Feb. 12
- "Take Five" directed by Alex Riehle
- "The Ugly Duckling" directed by Courtney Schooley
- "Teeth" directed by Erin Kleiber
- "Words, Words, Words" directed by David Ives
- "Miss Cast" directed by Gabi Sosa
Saturday, Feb. 13
- "Le Petit Prince" directed by Erin Kleiber
- "Happy, or Thursday is a Flutter of My Heart" directed by Paul Budge
- "Variations on the Death of Trotsky" directed by Nicholas Kwatnoski
- "Arson, A Love Story" directed by Kristina Ness
Congratulations
This year there are four Edison students who won Scholastics Art Competition Awards.
Krista Ness won two Gold Key Awards and two Silver Key Awards. Farrah Hasnain won a Certificate of Merit Award.
Allison Kirch won a Gold Key Award and Erin Ronayne won and Silver Key Award.
The Scholastics Art Exhibition will be held February 12th through February 25th at the NOVA Annandale campus gallery.
The Edison gymnastics team finished 3rd at the District meet just missing going to regionals by 1.9 points.
Individuals qualifying to regionals at Lake Braddock on Februay 11th were:
Kaitlin Overstreet on Floor 6th place, Tia Eberline All-Around 2nd place and Hannah Tecson All-Around 4th place.
General Announcements
Help save lives by donating blood to the INOVA Blood Donor Service on February 9. If you are interested please pick up forms and information in Ms. Berry's room, room 127, or speak with a Key Club member. Remember you must have all forms signed and schedule an appointment ahead of time in order to donate.
Students who attend Edison High School on an approved student transfer must submit a renewal application for the 2010-2011 school year. Renewal letters and applications will be mailed home in early February. The renewal application must be submitted by April 1. Late renewal applications will not be accepted. After April 1, a new initial application will need to be submitted to the base school. For more information, please visit the student transfer website at http://www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/StudentRegistration/student-transfer/index.htm or call Student Services at 703-924-8006.
Check out the new Photo blog and photo created by Ms. Bruce and the Photo Students. This blog will document the Edison renovation thru a variety of photographic styles. Keep checking back for updates. http://www.edisonphoto1blog.blogspot.com/
FCPS Programs and Services for Families
Please join us on Thursday, March 4, 2010 (Snow Date, Tuesday, March 9, 2010) from 7:30 – 9:00 PM in the Fairfax High School Auditorium. We will discuss “What, How, and Who” of the Academy, and there will be an opportunity to visit classes and meet the teachers. Click here for a flyer.
Family and School Partnerships offers classes for parents and information about how families can support children’s success in school. Parents can access both Helping Children Learn newsletter and Strategies for School Success (School Success Web Service) from this page.
http://www.fcps.edu/cco/fam/services-family.htm
The Parent Resource Center for Special Education supports families of children with special needs. Resources include workshops for parents, a resource library, a newsletter, and lists of tutors and therapists.
http://www.fcps.edu/cco/prc/index.htm
Community Events
The Manchester Lakes Community Center is in need of some student volunteers ASAP! For more information, please visit the Career Center or see the Community Service Bulletin Board in the cafeteria.
Announcements for the Week of February 1
Thursday
Attention all Juniors and Seniors eligible for All-State Choir--TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to get application information in to MS. Clementi. Please see her today with your commitment form!
Sports Announcements
There will be a boys tennis team interest meeting on Monday the 8th at 2:30 in trailer 112. Please be on time.
Fundraisers
Next Friday, February 12, is KK DAY! Have you ordered your Krispy Kreme Donuts Yet? If not, now is your chance to place your order so that you can be apart of the indulgent KK celebration-- a sweet way to start of your Valentine's day weekend.
1 dozen original Glaze are $6.50
1 dozen Creme filled(Chocolate Iced, Lemon, Raspberry , and Kreme) are $10.00.
You can place your order with any EHS Orchestra or choir memeber. By Friday, February 5th.
Orders will be in by 7:00am Friday, February 12th -- KK DAY!
Help support your Eagle Athletics and pick your favorite team you would like to help.For more information visit: www.fundusnow.com/thomasedisonhs22310
Volunteer Opportunities
We need volunteers to help with the All Night Graduation Party--a party to congratulate seniors and to make sure they are safe the night of their graduation. For more information, please click here.
February 8, 2010
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