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Good afternoon Cedar Lane Community!!
As of today, the third quarter of the 2024-2025 school year has officially ended, so be on the lookout for report cards that will be coming soon! Additionally, please note that there will be no school for students on Monday or Tuesday of next week.
Today was also the championship game for the Cedar Lane Panthers, but after a nail-biter of a game the Quander Road Cobras secured the "W" with a last minute basket that made the final score 65 to 64. It was an excellent game (except for the end) and if you happen to see a member of the Cedar Lane basketball team please be sure to congratulate them on a great season!
Please also be sure to note the upcoming "Taste of Cedar" event that is occurring on April 3rd (next Thursday). It is going to be a fun night of exploring the different cultures under the umbrella of the Cedar Lane community through food and fellowship. More information is contained below - we hope to see you there!!
Last, I would like to say Eid Mubarak to those in the Cedar Lane community coming to the end of Ramadan and celebrating Eid al Fitr this weekend. I hope your celebrations of breaking the fast are joyous!
Wishing you a warm and wonderful weekend,
Mr. Rzepka
School Based Technology Specialist
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At Cedar Lane, we’re proud of our students, staff, and families and the many ways they contribute to make our community special! Check out 10 reasons we’re proud to be Panthers and why Cedar Lane is an amazing place to learn and grow!
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⏰ Coming Soon: School Start Times Survey
Last year, FCPS held community forums and surveyed middle school families regarding middle school start times. Now, we would like to hear from all staff and families on the possibility of adjusting school start times across the division. The goal remains to begin middle school at 8 a.m. or later at the start of the 2026-27 school year.
On April 1, a survey link will be sent by email to staff, parents/caregivers, and students in grades 5-12. The confidential survey will be open for two weeks and will be available in multiple languages.
 ☀️ Save the Date for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza
Discover summer learning and activities available in Fairfax County!
Attend the FCPS Summer Extravaganza on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School and get a jump on summer learning. At this free event, participants can engage in educational and enrichment activities designed to inspire curiosity and growth.
Activities will include student performances, story time, a moon bounce, and face painting. For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
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☀️ Anote en su calendario nuestra “Summer Extravaganza” de las FCPS
¡Descubra cuáles cursos y actividades de verano están disponibles en el Condado de Fairfax!
Acompáñenos en nuestro evento “Summer Extravaganza” o Fiesta de Verano, el sábado 10 de mayo de 10 a.m. a 2:30 p.m., en la Escuela Secundaria Woodson, y salte adelante de las clases de verano. Este evento es gratuito y los asistentes podrán participar en actividades educacionales y enriquecedoras, diseñadas para despertar la curiosidad y propiciar el crecimiento personal.
Entre las actividades planeadas están presentaciones de propios estudiantes, cuentacuentos, castillos inflables y pintacaritas. Para encontrar más información, visite la página web de la Summer Extravaganza.
 Cedar Lane Families- Mark Your Calendars!
You are invited for a night of fun, food, games, and music! Please join us by bringing food, drinks, or games to share that are from your culture or family traditions. Also, we invite you to wear something that represents your culture or family traditions. There will be raffle prizes, as well as an optional visit to our Cedar Lane Food Pantry, and take-home food bags.
We are in need of parent volunteers! Please join us in planning this family friendly, fun event! We promise it will not be a huge time commitment but we would love to have your input! If you can help please email Ms. Min at jmmin1@fcps.edu
Hope to see you there!!
Cedar Lane 24-25 yearbooks are now on sale!
The journalism class is hard at work on the yearbook! If your kid is here now, they’ll be in it!
$35 for 72 pages of full color fun and memories.
Reserve your student’s copy now at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectStudent?isAdvertisementOnly=False
Cash and check (made out to Cedar Lane) also accepted.
Become Unskippable: Share the Facts
Talking with teens about the facts of fentanyl is a conversation you can’t skip. Learning about fentanyl gives teens a better understanding of the risks and effects of the drug.
Share these important facts with your child:
- Even half a fentanyl-laced pill can be fatal. Just a few salt-sized grains of fentanyl are enough to cause an overdose.
- More than half of local street pills contain a deadly dose of fentanyl. As of 2023, seven in
10 counterfeit pills in the U.S. contain enough fentanyl to cause a fatal overdose.
- Fentanyl is usually taken accidentally. Many people have no idea they’ve taken it until they overdose because you can’t see, smell, or taste it in pills and powders.
- Overdose can happen in an instant. In as little as four minutes, the lack of oxygen can lead to brain damage and even death.
Learn more about how to have conversations with your child in a way that will make you Become Unskippable.
👗 Prom Dress Shop Opens With Hundreds of Dresses
The annual Prom Dress Shop opened for the season on Friday, March 7, at Centreville High School. Any area student — not just those from Fairfax County Public Schools — who do not have the funds to purchase a prom dress may choose from hundreds of new dresses donated by Macy’s. Learn more and see shop hours.
Spanish:👗 La tienda de vestidos para el baile de graduación se abre con cientos de vestidos
La tienda anual de vestidos para el baile de graduación se abre el viernes 7 de marzo en la Escuela Secundaria de Centreville. Es para cualquier estudiante del área - no solo para los estudiantes de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax, que cuentan con pocos recursos económicos para comprar un vestido de graduación: pueden elegir entre cientos de vestidos nuevos donados por Macy's. Para más información y para ver el horario de la tienda.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
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- School Start Times Survey
- Science Fair Winners
- Celebrating Champion Students and Staff
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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En caso de que se lo haya perdido en FCPS This Week, la división escolar compartió actualizaciones sobre los siguientes temas y otros:
- Encuesta sobre las horas de Inicio de Clases
- Ganadores de la Exposición de Ciencias del Invierno
- Celebrando a Nuestros Estudiantes y Empleados que salieron Campeones
Lea FCPS Esta Semana para aprender más sobre estos temas. Si aún no recibe este boletín semanal, suscríbase hoy mismo.
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