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September 23 Back to School Night Recordings

Thank you to all who were able to attend our first Virtual Back to School Night event on Wednesday September 23 . If you were unable to join us or if you would like to watch the presentations again, we invite you to do so. Click on this announcement for the links to view our general presentation and to meet our individual teachers and staff.

Need Help With Your Technology?

Click on this announcement to be taken to the Parent and Student IT Support Portal.

-Parents, We Need Your Consent!

We need your consent for some important digital resources your child may access for classwork on their laptop. Please fill out a short consent form; we appreciate your help. Clicking this announcement will take you to the list of resources and a link to the consent form.

Thank You,
The Edison Academy Administration, Faculty and Staff

Sci-Fest All Access for students interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)

If you missed the announcement about “SciFest All Access” on our social media. Here is some information for you! This FREE Festival went live on Saturday 26 September. and continues through October 3. SciFest All Access is a free virtual STEM Expo open to all (students, parents, educators). The Department of the Navy will host virtual exhibits showcasing digital content from NAVFAC, NAVAIR, NRL, NAVWAR, USNA and the Naval STEM Coordination Office.
For more info, click this announcement to be taken to their website.

Free Meal Program for All FCPS Students

Grab and Go service hours are 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) with both breakfast and lunch being served at the same time. Bus routes for food distribution are operating Monday through Friday beginning at 6:30 a.m. Specific information about meal distribution locations and bus distribution schedules are available.

Parent Technology Help Desk

To support families who are working with their children during distance learning, Fairfax County Public Schools now has a Parent Technology Help Desk. The number is 1-833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS). It will be answered by staff 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. If the help desk is unable to solve the issue on the phone with the parent or guardian, they will enter a ticket on the parent’s behalf and the request for help will be transferred to the appropriate FCPS team.

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Safety Tipline

Report safety issues online or by text message using the Safety Tipline.  You may choose to identify yourself or remain anonymous.

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Edison Academy Features

Cyber Patriot

September 16, 2020
Cyber Patriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air Force Association to inspire K-12 students towards careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines that are critical to our nation's future. The major components of Cyber Patriot membership include local online competitions leading to a national competition in Maryland, local and regional cyber-camps and preparation for competitions, with career mentorship by cyber professionals.

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

September 16, 2020
FBLA is an international Career and Technical Education Student organization (CTESO) for students and professionals in business offering opportunities for leadership development, academic competition, education programs, community service, awards and recognition, and other benefits such as scholarship opportunities, and more.

SkillsUSA

September 09, 2020
SkillsUSA is a Career and Technical Education student organization (CTESO) for students, teachers and industry who work together to ensure America has a skilled workforce both now and into the future. SkillsUSA serves middle, high and college/post-secondary school students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical, and skilled services. SkillsUSA provides competitions, leadership training, community service, scholarship opportunities and more for student members at the local, district, and national level.
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FCPS News and Features

Return to School News- September 28, 2020

Check out this week's issue of Return to School News to get information on the plan for returning to in-person instruction, FCPS' Blue Ribbon Schools, Region 4 Teacher of the Year Lisa Rode, and technology resources for parents.

Healthy Minds Podcast

On this week's podcast, meet Olde Creek ES Psychologist Ellen Goldberger. She talks about self control; knowing how to recognize when children (and adults) are losing self-control and tips on how to regain it.

Two Fairfax County Schools Named 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools

Two Fairfax County public schools—Fairhill Elementary School and Poplar Tree Elementary School—have been named 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education.

Update on Former Thoreau Middle School Principal

A message was sent to Thoreau Middle School community about the former principal.
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