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Keep Up to Date On COVID 19 Case Data

Keep up to date on COVID Case data and metrics and learn how it affects specific groups of FCPS students' engagement in in-person, in-school, learning.

Small Cohorts Return for Hands-on Learning

Small cohort groups of Cosmetology and advanced level students from other Edison Academy programs have begun returning for hands-on learning one or two days per week during the months of October and November. We celebrate their return in photos showcased in this blog. As new groups return we will be adding more photos.

Virtual College & Career Events

Go here for all the latest postings of opportunities being offered for college and career events. More events will be added as they are offered by local, regional, and national sponsors.

In-Person At School Instruction – Form Needed

Parents/guardians who chose in-school instruction for their child will receive a health screening commitment form where you will agree to completing a daily health screening prior to sending your student to school. Forms must be received at school electronically or by hard copy before your child returns to in-school instruction.  Students whose parent/guardian have not returned a signed form will be required to complete a health screening and have their temperature taken daily by school staff until the form is received.

COVID-19 Health Metrics

In making determinations regarding in-person instruction, FCPS will consider the Centers for Disease Control Core Indicators. View the data.

Service Learning Google Site

The Service Learning Google Site for student support is now up and running. As we progress through the year, more student-focused support resources will be made available. For now, there are four x2VOL support videos to help supplement the material covered in the student x2VOL login lesson. Students are invited to check these Service Learning resources out.

Health Commitment & Screening for Returning Students

The Parent Health Commitment Form and Daily Health Screening information along with details about mask requirements for students and other Health and Safety Guidancefrom FCPS may be found here.

NOVA Virtual Financial Aid Workshops

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) will offer multiple workshops to help students and families with financial aid questions regarding the FAFSA, Financial Literacy, SAP, and more in the months of October and November.

Amazon Web Services Girls Tech Days 2020

Amazon Web Services (AWS) will host a free virtual opportunity called Girls’ Tech Day for female students to explore Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Coding, Virtual Reality, Robotics, and more. The virtual event is free and will motivate girls and young women, ages 8-24, to develop personal interests in technology. Registered participants can join the event any time between November 14 – 28, 2020. A parent or guardian must register participants under 18. Click this announcement to go to the registration link.

No-Cost Meals for All FCPS Students through June 30, 2021

Grab and Go service hours are 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). Bus routes for food distribution are operating Monday through Friday. Breakfast and lunch will be available at no-cost Monday-Friday at all schools with in-person instruction.  Specific information about meal distribution locations and bus distribution schedules are available.  
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Edison Academy Features

Criminal Justice Students Meet With Virtual Guest

November 06, 2020
Executive Assistant Director of the Intelligence Branch of the FBI, Stephen Laycock, visited virtually with Criminal Justice students during the Month of October, 2020.

Student Cohorts Return for Hands-On Learning

October 29, 2020
Small cohort groups of advanced level students from multiple programs have begun returning to Edison Academy for hands-on learning one or two days per week during the months of October and November. We celebrate their return in photos showcased in this blog. As new groups return we will be adding more photos.

Cosmetology Students Return In-Person

October 21, 2020
Edison Academy Cosmetology, level 2, students returned this week to begin their Practicals, the hands-on portion of learning they must have along with Theory, to prepare for their state board exams in Spring 2021. Students and their instructor, Ms. Hall, were excited to get into the cosmetology lab/salon, socially distanced and following safe protocols, to begin working with their mannequins.
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FCPS News and Features

FCPS Publications, Student Journalists Win 2020 NSPA Pacemaker Awards

The National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) has awarded Pacemaker Awards to two Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) publications.

Community Combines to Donate Thanksgiving Baskets

Families from Mount Vernon Woods Elementary and Whitman Middle received baskets of nonperishable food for Thanksgiving, thanks to local food bank United Community, Fairfax County Supervisor Rodney Lusk, and students from Langley High.

Thanksgiving Message from the Superintendent

A message to parents, caregivers and staff from Dr. Brabrand about Thanksgiving.

Return to School News - November 23, 2020

In this week's issue, get a reminder about the Thanksgiving holiday, information on virtual Town Halls, a change to the schedule for Grab and Go meals, and new staff appointments.
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