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Welcome back, Cedar Lane community!
We are so excited to welcome you all back for the start of another fantastic school year. We hope you had a restful and fun-filled summer break, and we’re eagerly preparing the campus to greet both new and returning students. The energy in the building is already buzzing with anticipation, and we can’t wait to see the halls filled with students again. We look forward to a year of new friendships, exciting discoveries, and incredible growth for every member of our community.
This year promises to be a journey of learning and collaboration, and we are thrilled to partner with you to make it a successful one. We are confident that together, we can create a supportive and engaging environment where every student can thrive. We look forward to partnering with you to make the 2025-2026 school year a wonderful experience for every student.
Sincerely,
The Cedar Lane School Staff
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We’re Eager to Welcome You Back to School!
As summer winds down, we are looking forward to welcoming students back to our classrooms. Please review this checklist to make sure your child is ready!
☑️ Sign Up for SIS ParentVUE
Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Contact our main office at (703) 208-2400 if you need an activation code. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
Update Your Contact Information
Be sure you receive important information! Update your phone number(s) and/or email address(es) in the Parent/Guardian section of SIS ParentVUE.
☑️ Update Immunizations and Records
Immunizations are required for all students to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of protecting them from certain diseases and keeping them healthy.
When your child is immunized, remember to request a copy of their immunization record and bring that to our front office or submit the record via SIS ParentVUE as soon as possible. Find more information on FCPS’ website.
☑️ Learn About School Meals
Parents/caregivers need to provide their students with money to purchase meals at school, send them with a packed lunch, or apply (and be approved) for free and reduced-price meal benefits.
☑️ Bookmark the School Year Calendar
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances:
- Days marked with a blue “H” are student holidays. Schools are closed on these days.
- Days marked with an orange “O” are religious and cultural observance days (or evenings, if only half marked). There is school on these days, but certain events that cannot be made up may not be scheduled on these days.
- Days marked in pink are holidays for students but working days for teachers and staff.
Please note that some holidays and observances, such as Eid al Fitr, may shift, and the calendar may be adjusted.
¡Estamos ansiosos de recibirlos a todos de vuelta en la escuela!
Mientras el verano se va acabando, nosotros nos preparamos para darles la bienvenida a los estudiantes en nuestros salones de clase. ¡Revise esta lista para que se asegure de que su niño está listo para el primer día!!
☑️ Inscríbase en SIS ParentVUE
Tenga acceso a los récords de asistencia, calificaciones y tareas asignadas a su estudiante, cuando lo necesite a través de SIS ParentVUE. Contacte al registrador de la escuela llamando al (703) 208-2400 si necesita un código de activación. Conozca más sobre SIS ParentVUE.
Actualice su información de contacto
¡Asegúrese de que pueda recibir información que es importante! Actualice su número telefónico y direcciones email en la sección para padres y cuidadores de SIS ParentVUE.
☑️ Revise las Vacunas y los Récords de Vacunación
Las vacunas son obligatorias para todos los estudiantes que van a la escuela en Virginia. Este es un paso importante para protegerlos de ciertas enfermedades y mantenerlos saludables.
Cuando le ponga alguna vacuna a su niño, recuerde pedir una copia de se récord de vacunación y entréguela en la oficina principal de la escuela o envíela a través de SIS ParentVUE lo más pronto que le sea posible. Encuentre más información en la página web de FCPS.
☑️ Conozca más sobre las Comidas Escolares
Los padres y cuidadores deben darle dinero a sus estudiantes para que puedan pagar por comidas en la escuela, llevarlos a clases con su almuerzo empaquetado, o solicitar (y ser aprobados para recibir) beneficios de comidas gratis o a precio reducido.
☑️ Ponga el Calendario del Año Escolar en sus Favoritos
Asegúrese de poner en sus favoritos el calendario del año escolar de FCPS para que esté al tanto de los días feriados escolares, las vacaciones y las fechas especiales religiosas y culturales:
- Los días marcados con una “H” azul, son feriados para los estudiantes. Las escuelas estarán cerradas esos días.
- Los días marcados con una “O” naranja son fechas especiales religiosas y culturales (o tardes, si solamente se marca medio día). Habrá clases esos días, pero ciertos eventos que no puedan reprogramarse, podrían no realizarse esos días.
- Los días marcados en color rosa son feriados para los estudiantes, pero son días de trabajo para maestros y personal escolar.
Por favor, note que algunas fechas feriadas o especiales como Eid al Fitr, podrían cambiar y el calendario sería ajustado.
August 14 ⇒ Open House (9:00-11 am)
August 18 ⇒ First Day of School (Gold Day Schedule)
August 25 ⇒ Back to School Night (5:30-7 pm)
August 29 ⇒ Labor Day Break (No School)
September 1 ⇒ Labor Day Break (No School)
This year the PTSA finds itself in a difficult position as all four of our Executive Board positions need filling. Yes, we are in need of a President, Vice President, Treasurer AND Secretary. Without these positions filled, there will be no PTSA this year! The PTSA is crucial to student success in so many ways, to include:
- Interfacing with administration and providing feedback
- Sponsoring mini grants to teachers and staff,
- Fundraising for school field trips, dog therapy, much needed cooking class supplies, school store, Cedarfest and more
- Planning and implementing Staff Appreciation Week as well as other events,
- Arranging engaging speakers,
- and providing student awards including scholarships.
Meetings are traditionally once per month for no more than an hour to two hours with minimal additional time commitments.
Please contact Mrs. Min at jmmin1@fcps.edu to volunteer- no prior experience is necessary! She will be happy discuss the positions with you.
FCPS high schools will give the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) to 10th and 11th graders on Wednesday, October 8. That same day, 12th graders will participate in SAT School Day.
Because the College Board operates these exams, students do not automatically receive testing accommodations or multilingual support. Families can view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about accommodations on the FCPS website.
If you have a rising 10th, 11th, or 12th grader with accommodation needs, please review the accommodations request process and return forms to their high school by Monday, August 4.
If you have a multilingual learner (ML) in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, please review the ML support request process and return forms by Thursday, August 28, to request ML support for the October 2025 PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day.
Find out more about SAT and PSAT assessments offered at FCPS.
Student ID Numbers Needed for School Meals (New This Year)
Starting this school year, students will enter their student ID number — not their current cafeteria PIN — at the cash register to receive school meals. Please remind your child of their student ID number, which you can find in SIS ParentVUE. View more updates and reminders for school meals this year.
🏫 Building a Brighter Future, Together: FCPS Family Academy
The FCPS Family Academy promotes connections and collaborations between families, educators, and the community. Its work is aimed at strengthening partnerships in support of each and every student’s success.
Explore a wide range of resources; tools; and virtual and in-person webinars, workshops, and programs. The FCPS Family Academy helps you become a key part of your child’s education! Learn more about the FCPS Family Academy.
Construyendo Juntos un Brillante Futuro: Academia Familiar FCPS
La Academia Familiar de FCPS promueve la conexión y colaboración entre las familias, los educadores y la comunidad. Su labor busca fortalecer las alianzas que soportan el [éxito de todos y cada uno de los estudiantes.
Le invitamos a explorar la amplia oferta de recursos, herramientas y seminarios en persona u online. ¡La Academia Familiar de FCPS le ayuda a convertirse en factor clave en la educación de su niño! Conozca más sobre la Academia Familiar de FCPS.
Volunteer FCPS Helps Community Members Connect With Schools
A new volunteer management system, Volunteer FCPS, will allow students, parents/caregivers, and community members to register and search volunteer opportunities within the school division.
All volunteers (new or returning) will register in Volunteer FCPS, complete a volunteer orientation, and be required to sign in using the visitor kiosk. Some volunteers will also be required to undergo a background check. Visit the Volunteer FCPS website for details.
 🏗️ School Bond Referendum on Ballot Tuesday, November 4
A $460 million School Bond Referendum will be on the Tuesday, November 4, general election ballot.
Bond-funded projects provide safe, welcoming, effective, and modern spaces for students to learn and staff to work.
The building and renovation of our schools is not funded through FCPS’ operating budget. Voter-approved bonds that allow payment for projects over time, while seeking to avoid an increase in property tax rates, fund building and renovation. Without bond funding, renovations would likely cease, delaying much needed repairs at many schools. Potential bond-funded projects are identified in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program, which was adopted by the School Board in February.
Voters have a direct role in shaping the future of FCPS schools. Read more about the 2025 Bond Referendum. Learn more about registering to vote.
🏗️ Referéndum sobre el Bono para las Escuelas Estará en la Boleta de Votación el 4 de Noviembre
El Martes 4 de Noviembre $460 millones en School Bonos para las Escuelas estará en Referéndum en la boleta de votación en las elecciones generales.
Los proyectos financiados a través de bonos proveen espacios seguros, acogedores, eficientes y modernos para que los estudiantes aprendan y el personal trabaje.
La construcción y renovación de nuestras escuelas no se financia a través del presupuesto operativo de la división educativa. Son los bonos aprobados por los votantes, que permiten el pago de proyectos en plazos, ayudan a evitar los cambios en las tasas de impuestos sobre la propiedad, los que proveen fondos para la construcción y renovación de las escuelas. Sin estos fondos, las renovaciones probablemente pararían, retrasando importantes reparaciones en nuestras escuelas. Potenciales proyectos a ser financiados a través de bonos están señalados en el Programa de Mejoras de Infraestructura para el Año Fiscal (FY, siglas en inglés) 2026-30, el cual fue aprobado por la Junta Escolar en febrero.
📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost
Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
📑 Los “Varsity Tutors” Ofrecen Apoyo Cuando lo Necesite de Forma Gratuita
Todos los estudiantes pueden aprovechar los servicios gratuitos ofrecidos por “Varsity Tutors”, incluyendo clases online semanales; chat de tutorado por pedido las 24 horas, 7 días a la semana; edición de ensayos; y recursos estudiantiles como contenido grabado, problemas de práctica, y exámenes de diagnóstico. Conozca más sobre el tutorado online de “Varsity Tutors”.
No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide a safe space to address concerns such as:
- Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss
- Anxiety, worry, fears
- Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships
- Academic stress
You may refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or by contacting our school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services. Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
Terapia Virtual Sin Costo para Estudiantes de Secundaria
Sesiones de terapia virtual están disponibles para los estudiantes de secundaria FCPS sin costo alguno para proporcionar un espacio seguro para abordar preocupaciones tales como:
- Cambios de humor/comportamiento, motivación, pena/pérdida
- Ansiedad, preocupación, miedos
- Habilidades sociales, intimidación, relaciones con compañeros y familia
- Estrés académico
Usted puede referir a su hijo llamando al 571-749-2940 o poniéndose en contacto con nuestro consejero escolar, trabajador social, psicólogo o director de Servicios Estudiantiles. Visite la página de Teleterapia de FCPS para más información.
고등학생을 위한 무료 온라인 상담
FCPS 고등학생은 다음과 같은 문제를 해결할 수 있는 안전한 공간을 제공하기 위해 온라인 상담 세션을 무료로 이용할 수 있습니다:
- 기분/행동 변화, 동기 부여, 슬픔/상실감
- 불안, 걱정, 두려움
- 사회적 기술, 괴롭힘, 또래 및 가족 관계
- 학업 스트레스
571-749-2940으로 전화하거나 학교 카운슬러, 사회 복지사, 심리학자 또는 학생 서비스 디렉터에게 연락하여 자녀의 상담을 요청할 수 있습니다. 자세한 정보는 FCPS 텔레테라피 웹페이지를 방문하세요.
Weapon Detection System
In our latest effort to strengthen our layered safety and security programs, FCPS piloted a weapon screening system across our high schools last spring. This weapon screening system will be expanded to all middle and high schools this fall. Learn more on the weapons detection frequently asked questions page.
We Are a Phone-Free School!
Please remind your student that cell phones and personal devices (airpods, earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) can no longer be used during passing periods. Phones and personal devices must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell) with the exception of lunch time in designated lunch spaces. Cell phones are also not permitted to be used as an instructional tool.
If you need to contact your student during the school day, please call our front office at (703) 208-2400. Learn more about FCPS’ cell phone policy, which helps students stay focused, safe, and engaged at school.
Going back to school means more students, parents, bicycles, and buses on the road. Between January 2015 and June 2023 there were an average of 172 crashes involving pedestrians every year in Fairfax County. Safety is everyone's job whether you are walking, biking, or driving. Please remember to take a moment to:
- Stop and wait for school buses to safely load and unload children.
- Give yourself enough time to allow students walking and biking to and from school.
- Slow down and take extra care in school zones and neighborhoods.
- Make eye contact with drivers and pedestrians at stoplights and intersections before proceeding.
- Remember to slow down when you turn into a neighborhood.
- Look out for children playing and riding bikes.
- Stop at crosswalks when pedestrians are crossing roads.
- Take extra time to walk or bicycle at the crosswalk.
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 Summer is here and we will be feeling the heat for the next few months. On extremely hot days, these tips will help you stay cool and safe:
- Drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
- Stay inside and out of the heat, if possible. Save the yard work for another day or time.
- Visit indoor locations during operating hours to stay cool.
- Know the symptoms of heat-related illness. Heat stroke is an emergency, so call or text 9-1-1.
- Never leave children, older adults or pets alone in a car.
- Fans create air flow but give a false sense of comfort since they do not lower body temperature. Stay hydrated and take other steps to get cool.
You can help protect vulnerable populations from extreme heat!
- Older adults are more prone to heat-related health problems. If you are an older adult or a caregiver to an older adult, ensure that you stay informed for health and safety updates and seeking medical care when needed.
- Infants and children should be dressed in loose, lightweight clothing and should never be left in a parked car even if the windows are open.
- School-based outdoor activities during extreme heat conditions for athletic teams and events are monitored closely. County departments that host summer camps also monitor conditions.
- Individuals who are on prescription medications may have difficulty communicating what they are experiencing, or their medications may make the effect of extreme heat more pronounced.
- People with chronic medical conditions may struggle to cope or recover quickly from extreme heat.
- People who work outdoors are more likely to become dehydrated and get heat-related illnesses. Encourage outdoor co-workers to drink plenty of water, ask if tasks can be scheduled earlier or later to avoid extreme heat and take frequent breaks to cool down and hydrate. Workers and supervisors should be able to recognize symptoms of heat stress.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Back-to-School Checklist
- Learn With the Family Academy
- National Merit Scholars
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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