In this issue:

  • Mock SAT and ACT | April 17
  • Edison Virtual PTSA Meeting | April 20
  • FCCPTA Scholarship | Deadline April 25
  • Edison PTSA Scholarship | Deadline May 1
  • Call for Edison PTSA Nominations | Deadline May 1
  • Reflections 2021-22
  • Join Edison PTSA
Mock SAT and ACT
Virtual PTSA Meeting
Join us for a virtual Edison PTSA Meeting, Tuesday, April 20 at 7:00 PM. Hear the most up to date information on Return to School from Lee District School Board Member Tamara Derenak Kaufax. Plus find out what’s going on in Edison PTSA and meet new friends and neighbors.


Please join our meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.


You can also dial in using your phone.

United States: +1 (646) 749-3122

Access Code: 153-920-637

If you encounter problems logging into the meeting, please contact us at vp.communications@edisonhsptsa.org


Grab your dinner and join us online!
Call for Nominations
FCCPTA Scholarships
The Fairfax County Council PTA (FCCPTA) is awarding five $500 scholarships to graduating Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) high school students planning to attend an accredited vocational school or college for the 2021/22 academic year.

The FCCPTA Scholarships will be awarded to students who, among other traits, demonstrate responsibility, character, and leadership during their high school career.  The deadline for this scholarship application is April 25th, 2021.

Scholarship Criteria:  
In order to apply for the FCCPTA Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a current member of your school PTSA (PTSA participation will be verified).
  • Attend an accredited trade school or college or university during the 2021/2022 academic year.
  • Be a current FCPS high school senior.

Apply today at:
Edison PTSA Scholarships
The Edison HS PTSA is pleased to offer four $500 scholarships to graduating seniors from the Class of 2021. The intent in awarding a PTSA scholarship is to recognize Thomas Edison High School students who have demonstrated good citizenship through volunteer service in the school and community, or academic achievement through individual determination. The scholarship is intended to support continuation of their education at a two- or four-year college, university or trade school. The deadline for this scholarship application is May 1st, 2021.

Scholarship Criteria:  

In order to apply for the FCCPTA Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • The applicant’s GPA must be at least 2.8.
  • The scholarship money must be used in the academic year following graduation from high school, at a two- or four-year college, university, or trade school. Payment will be made to the institution, not individuals.
  • The applicant must submit a 200 – 300 word short essay on two topics from the application form.

*Transcripts are not required. The PTSA will contact student counselors to validate GPAs.

Apply today at:
Call for Nominations
Edison PTSA is looking for a few good parents, teachers and students to serve on the Edison PTSA Board as an officer or committee chair for the 2021-22 school year.

The following positions are open for nominations:

  • President
  • President – Elect 
  • Vice President of Communications
  • Vice President of Membership 
  • Treasurer
  • Secretary

National PTA provides these 5 reasons why becoming a PTSA leader is so important for our high school students:

  • To Inspire. Inspiring school-wide engagement during the teen years is an important role your PTSA can play!
  • To Prepare for College and Careers. As a PTSA, we can help improve College and Career Readiness among students.
  • To Promote Good Mental and Physical Health. Not only can we host a Healthy Hydration Event in celebration of Healthy Lifestyles Month, Edison PTSA can also lead the effort in establishing a school wellness committee or encouraging students to get involved in an existing one.
  • To Help Ensure Safety. As we all know, middle and high school is a time when youth become increasingly susceptible to negative influences. Edison PTSA can help promote safe practices among youth by sharing important resources and hosting safety-related events.
  • To Advocate. Having a PTSA is a great opportunity to elevate student voices in advocacy efforts at the county, state and national level.




All talents, skill levels and levels of commitment are welcome!


Questions? Contact us at nominations@edisonhsptsa.org.


Nominations are due by May 1st
Elections will be held at our May PTSA Meeting
Reflections
2021-2022 National PTA Reflections Theme is: 
I Will Change The World by…

Submissions will be sometime in October – stay tuned. 

Join Edison PTSA
All students, parents, faculty, and community members are invited to join the EHS PTSA! Your membership dues are the primary source of funding for PTSA programs and projects, such as mock SAT/ACT testing and boot camps, senior scholarships, newsletters, special student and parent programs, teacher mini-grants and appreciation events and much more.

We can’t do it without your support!

Membership Benefits include:

  • Discounts on PTSA-sponsored activities.
  • Seniors can qualify for scholarships through Edison’s PTSA and the National PTA.
  • Students can earn service hours by attending meetings and volunteering for PTSA-sponsored events.
  • Teachers/faculty can submit requests for educational grants.
  • Discounts are also available to members from the Virginia and National PTA on services and products.
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Edison High School PTSA