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Cedar Lane Update
https://cedarlaneschool.fcps.edu/
Twitter: @CedarLaneHS
Facebook: Cedar Lane HS
Upcoming Dates:
Full Calendar: https://cedarlaneschool.fcps.edu/news-events/calendar (continuous updates)
3/18 SEL
3/18 Spirit Week Wear your favorite pajamas!!
3/19 Fire Drill
3/19 Spirit Week Neon Color Day…Light wear colors that brighten up our day
3/20 Spirit Week Sports/ Hobby Day….Wear you favorite sports or hobby team
3/20 Service Learning
3/20 Late Bus Day
- Basketball Practice
- eSports
- Boxing Club
- Club Cosplay
- Compensatory Services
3/21 Spirit Week Rainbow Day…Let’s dress up like the colors of the rainbow
3/21 eSports Thursday
3/22 Quarter 3 Ends
3/22 Spirit Week Black and Gold- Let’s put on our school colors! Go Panthers!!!
3/22 Dress for Success Fashion Show
3/22 RTL Stay Put
3/25-29 Spring Break
4/1 TWD - No School
4/2 Staff Development - No School
Spirit Week is NEXT WEEK!
Monday March 18th- Pajama Day…Wear your favorite Pajamas!!
Tuesday March 19th- Neon Color Day…Light wear colors that brighten up our day😊
Wednesday March 20th- Sports/ Hobby Day….Wear you favorite sports or hobby team
Thursday March 21st- Rainbow Day…Let’s dress up like the colors of the rainbow
Friday March 22nd- Black and Gold- Let’s put on our school colors! Go Panthers!!!
No School for Students March 25-29 and April 1-2
- March 25-29 is spring break. Schools and school offices will be closed. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break!
- There will be no school for students on April 1 and 2 for school planning/teacher work days. See the complete School Year Calendar.
Community Conversations on the Opiod Crises
FCPS invites you to a community conversation focused on addressing the opioid crisis within Northern Virginia and Fairfax County Public Schools. The discussion during this event will center on providing families and students with valuable knowledge about the dangers of drugs and deadly fentanyl. Together, as a community, we aim to explore collaborative strategies to minimize the impact of these harmful and sometimes fatal substances. The conversation will be on Monday, March 18, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the auditorium of Lake Braddock Secondary School (9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke). Read more or sign up here.
Our Schools, Our Future: Community Conversations Continue
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future – A Community Conversation. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to a conversation on:
- Tuesday, April 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Graham Road Elementary School.
- Tuesday, April 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at South County Middle School.
- Thursday, May 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Terraset Elementary School.
- Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Hybla Valley Elementary School.
- Thursday, May 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Poe Middle School.
- Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Katherine Johnson Middle School.
Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help FCPS plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability. Events are open to all. Learn about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
Service Learning Project
The Service Learning Committee will be conducting a spring backyard Cleanup next Wednesday, March 20 during the first half of 4th period.. Join us for some fresh air and to help beautify Cedar Lane! Please let your homeroom teacher know and have them send Ms. Blakemore an email indicating your interest.. Let's show our commitment to making a difference in the world around us.
First Responder & Safety Event Fair
When: Saturday, April 20, 2024 Time: 11:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m. Where: Kenmore Middle School 200 S Carlin Springs Rd Arlington, VA 22204
Admission: Free but pre-registration is required
A resource fair and practice event with Arlington first responders and community partners to learn about emergency and crisis resources, and practice navigating emergencies. You’ll be able work on creation of the DD identification cards to hand to first responders to identify a disability in the event of an emergency. You can also work with first responders to role play a variety of situations and ask questions about how you can navigate emergencies safely.
For the first time, staff from the Marcus Alert team will join the event. They can help you set up an emergency health profile. The Emergency Health Profile allows individuals to voluntarily create a free emergency health profile to provide first responders with their vital health and medical information (behavioral health related information included) when calling 9-1-1 during an emergency or crisis. Individuals over the age of 16 may sign-up for an Emergency Health Profile through the Emergency Health Profile Association. Legal guardians may sign up individuals under the age of 16. This team will also discuss 988 and options to call during a behavioral/mental health emergency, and what you can expect.
The Arc of Northern Virginia’s award winning Tech for Independent Living team will also be present to talk about Arc2Independence, our free customizable app to help people with disabilities learn important life skills, gain more independence, and enhance their personal safety.
Click here to register.
Therapeutic Recreation Services- Summer Camp Open House
We welcome you and your family to join our open house to learn more about TRS summer camp programs for individuals with disabilities (ages: 5-22). Come take part in a variety of family friendly activities, talk to camp staff, and experience a taste of the fun we have during summertime!
- Photo Booth - Sensory Room - Arts & Crafts-
- Sensory Activities- Light Refreshments & Snacks -
- Summer Camp Info Session - And More!
Friday, March 22 6:30-8:00 PM
Jim Scott Community Center
3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031
Click on this link to RSVP or call at 703-324-5532
Summer Camps and Learning Programs
Have you made summer plans for your child yet? Are you looking for a summer camp for your child with special needs?
The Family Resource Center has compiled information on summer camps including local options, camps for students with special needs (sorted by need), and camps for students experiencing grief or who have parents in the military.
SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!
The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs to:
- Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
- Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
- Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
- Play games and have fun!
April 2, 2024, 9 a.m.- noon
Sully Community Center 13800 Wall Road Herndon, VA, 20171
Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services
View the individual event page if you would like to Add to Your Calendar.
Register for this event
Lightspeed Classroom Management
As part of our commitment to creating a safe and focused learning environment for our students, Cedar Lane is using a classroom management tool that will help teachers better connect with student devices during classes. We are continuing to expand our use over the coming weeks. This tool provides teachers with a number of helpful features:
- Easily view student screens in real time from the teacher console to see which students may need guidance or support.
- Focus student attention on a particular website on their device to minimize distractions.
- Pause student access to the internet to focus on other classroom tasks.
We believe this classroom management tool will allow us to maximize class time to support your student’s learning while at school. Please note that student devices will not be monitored outside of school hours. The regular filters remain in place on school devices, but once they are home, teachers cannot monitor students. As parents, we would like to encourage you to sign up for your own Lightspeed reports, which will allow you to see how your child is spending time on the computer during and after school hours.
https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/lightspeed-parent-reports
Yearbook Sales have started
Yearbooks are now on sale! $35 for 72 pages of full color fun! Remember the good times we had this year- Spirit week, Thanksgiving meal, field trips to Udvar Hazy and the Zoo, and after school clubs and sports- help your student remember all that fun! We try hard to include everyone in the yearbook, so even if your student just got here, they will probably be in it. Order at , ID Code 14579624 or send Ms. Blakemore a check payable to Cedar Lane or cash.
Help Support Cedar Lane School
https://educatefairfax.app.neoncrm.com/forms/cedar-lane-campaign
Cedar Lane is a Public Day High School serving students receiving special education services in grades 9 through 12. The mission of Cedar Lane is grounded in Excellence, Equity and Opportunity and we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their background or circumstances. We are dedicated to creating a learning environment that is inclusive, supportive, and challenging for all students.
Cedar Lane School is not a “traditional high school”, therefore is not privileged to the funding, opportunities or supports that other high schools have. Cedar Lane believes that every child should have equal experiences and opportunities and it is OUR MISSION to provide our students with a nurturing and empowering high school experience, where they can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
Your contribution will go a long way in making a tangible difference in the lives of our students and staff. Here are just a few examples of how your donation can create a lasting impact:
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After School Activities and Enrichment Programs: Please help support our ESPORTS program at Cedar and the Cedar Lane Boxing Club. We believe in the power of extracurricular activities to broaden our students' horizons and develop their talents. However, due to financial constraints, we are unable to offer a wide range of enriching programs. We would like to offer after school tutoring, coding club, and a host of other experiences. By contributing to our campaign, you can help us provide opportunities for our students to explore their interests and discover new passions.
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Prom, Graduation and Senior Trip: Cedar Lane is a small school, but we want our seniors to have a memorable graduation and prom here at Cedar Lane. Like other high schools, we would also like to offer our seniors a senior trip. Your donation could help us make these experiences possible and amazing for our students.
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Cedar Corner - This year, Cedar Lane started a food pantry and clothing closet for our students with the support of the Young Men’s Service League and Food for Others. Donations to our campaign will help to keep our pantry stocked with clothes and food and help purchase items that may not be provided.
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Educational Field Trip Experiences and Resources: With limited funding, we struggle to provide our students with experiences outside of Cedar Lane and the up-to-date technology, and classroom supplies they need. Your donation will enable us to enhance their learning experiences and provide them with life changing opportunities to explore and engage in exhibitions of learning.
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Building Wide Positive Behavior Support System-Cedar Lane has a PBIS system, in which students are able to earn rewards for positive behavior and choices. Your donation can help support the PBIS program at Cedar Lane, as the students thrive with this intervention.
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Beautification: Throughout the year we want to enhance the look/features of our building. Funds are needed to beautify the grounds and to ensure our students are proud to walk into Cedar Lane on a daily basis. Your donation could help keep the outside learning space clean and garden a usable space, the grounds nice and clean, and offer the opportunities to purchase up to date benches and furniture for our building.
No donation is too small, and every contribution counts. Your generosity will not only change the lives of our deserving students but also contribute to the betterment of the entire Fairfax community. On behalf of Cedar Lane, I extend my heartfelt gratitude for your consideration and support. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of our children and empower them to achieve their dreams. Thank you for being a beacon of hope and inspiration in our community. Please use the link above or below to Support Cedar Lane School.
https://educatefairfax.app.neoncrm.com/forms/cedar-lane-campaign
Sign Up for FCPS Summer Camps and Learning Programs
Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools.
CTE programs are available for grade 6-11 students to explore CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. IFTA allows students to select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, health and physical education 9, music, and theater. Visit the IFTA webpage to register.
Summer Learning
Programs are also available for high school students to fulfill the Economics and Personal Finance course requirement, earn a high school course credit via this summer’s online campus program, or recover one high school course credit through the Credit Recovery Academy.
FCPS’ free online class for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) provides FCPS middle and high school English Learners the opportunity to continue developing their academic, reading, and writing skills in online discussions with an ESOL teacher.
Find session dates, registration links, and registration deadlines on FCPS summer programs.
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