Cedar Connection

A Word from the Cedar Lane Staff

Good afternoon Cedar Lane Community!!

As we conclude this short week and prepare to enter the holiday break, the entire staff at Cedar Lane School wants to extend our warmest wishes for a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday. This is a wonderful opportunity to pause, reflect on the things we are grateful for, and cherish time spent with family and loved ones.

We encourage everyone—students, staff, and families—to use this well-deserved break to rest, recharge, and enjoy the holiday season. We are immensely grateful for the dedication of our staff, the effort of our students, and the continued support of our families, which makes our school community so special. We look forward to seeing you refreshed when we return next week!

Wishing you a weekend of thanks and togetherness,

The Staff of Cedar Lane School



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Upcoming Dates/Events

  • Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 28 ⇒ Thanksgiving Break (No School)
  • Monday, December 22 - Friday, January 2 ⇒ Winter Break (No School)


Scoliosis Fact Sheet

Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine. A spine affected by
scoliosis has a sideways curve, making it appear more like an "S" or a "C" than a straight line. Untreated scoliosis can lead to limited motion, back pain, deformity, and in extreme cases, impaired function of the heart and lungs. Early detection and treatment may prevent scoliosis from progressing.

Scoliosis most commonly occurs during the growing years, between age 10 and the time an adolescent is fully grown. Screenings should begin in early adolescence. Pediatricians should check for early signs during a routine physical exam.

For more information about scoliosis, visit the FCPS Scoliosis Fact Sheet webpage.



Graduation Status Now Available in ParentVUE & StudentVUE

A new Graduation Status section is now available in ParentVUE and StudentVUE. The Graduation Status is a tool that helps parents and students monitor and track their progress in meeting graduation requirements. This feature includes progress towards the Standard or Advanced Studies diploma for high school students and middle school students who have enrolled in one or more high school courses. This new graduation status section is available in addition to the course history and unofficial transcript options in ParentVUE and StudentVUE. To view the graduation status section, please take the following steps:

  1. Login to your SIS ParentVUE Account
  2. Go to “Course History” for your middle or high school student
  3. Go to “Graduation Status” and toggle “on” 

For questions about graduation requirements, please contact your school counselor. Additional information about ParentVUE is available on the following website:  https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/student-information-system-sis-fcps/sis-parent-account-overview 

Additionally, a resource guide with frequently asked questions (FAQ) for the Graduation Status section is available for school counseling professionals on the Graduation Requirements site.



November Cedar Chips Newsletter

Cedar Lane students have been working hard to produce our monthly newsletter. Take a look at their work and check out the latest news around the Lane.



ACE Black Friday Sale

FCPS ACE Black Friday Sale: Save 20% Off Driver’s Ed and SAT Prep Classes!

Save 20% when you register for any of the hundreds of classes offered through FCPS ACE from 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 27, through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 30

Register for as many classes as you want — adult learning courses, SAT prep courses or driver education classes for your teen (including Behind-the-Wheel) — and even gift them to friends and family. Visit the ACE website for details. 

This offer cannot be combined with any other discount and does not apply to gift card purchases.


Oferta de “Black Friday” de FCPS ACE: ¡Ahorre 20% en las Clases de Preparación para el permiso de Aprendiz de Conductor y para el Examen SAT!

¡Es la temporada de aprender! Y usted puede ahorrarse 20% al registrarse en cualquiera de las cientos de clases ofrecidas a través de FCPS ACE, desde las  6 p.m. del jueves 27 de noviembre, hasta las 11:59 p.m. del domingo 30 de noviembre

Regístrese en tantas clases como quiera en educación para adultos, cursos de preparación para el examen SAT o de educación de conductores para su adolescente (incluyendo prácticas de manejo), e incluso puede regalarselas a sus amigos y familiares. Visite www.fcpsace.org para que encuentre todos los detalles. 

Esta oferta no puede combinarse con ningún otro descuento y no se aplica sobre compras hechas con “gift cards”.



Updates to Digital Consent

💻 Action Required! Update Your Permission for Google Tools

Google recently made changes to how educational applications are managed and accessed on the Chrome Browser and Chromebooks. Many applications are moving from the Chrome Web Store to the Google Play Store. 

To ensure your student(s) can continue accessing all approved instructional tools, FCPS has updated its digital consent platform to include both the Chrome Web Store and the Google Play Store.

Please review and provide your consent for these two new options through our easy-to-use Parent Digital Consent system:

  • Additional Google Services – Chrome Web Store
  • Additional Google Services – Google Play Store

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting safe and effective digital learning experiences for all students. 

For questions or support, please visit FCPS’ Family Technology Resources page or open a ticket with our Technical Support desk.


💻 Actualizaciones de los Permisos Exigidos para Usar “Google Tools”

Recientemente, Google hizo cambios sobre cómo pueden ser administradas y al acceso de las aplicaciones educacionales, tanto en el navegador “Chrome”, como en las laptops “Chromebooks”. Muchas de estas aplicaciones han sido movidas de la página “Chrome Web Store” a la tienda de aplicaciones “Google Play Store”. 

Para asegurarnos de que los estudiantes puedan continuar accediendo a todas las herramientas instruccionales aprobadas, FCPS ha actualizado su plataforma digital de consentimiento para incluir tanto a “Chrome Web Store”, como a “Google Play Store”.

Por favor, revise y dé su consentimiento para el uso de estas dos nuevas opciones a través de nuestro, fácil de utilizar, Sistema Digital de Consentimiento Parental:

  • Servicios Adicionales de Google – Chrome Web Store
  • Servicios Adicionales de Google – Google Play Store

Gracias por su continuo apoyo a nuestro esfuerzo para crear experiencias educacionales seguras y efectivas para todos nuestros estudiantes. 

Para enviarnos preguntas o solicitar asistencia técnica, por favor visite la página web de Recursos Tecnológicos para las Familias  o abra un ticket de servicio con nuestro servicio de Soporte Técnico.



District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

  • FCPS Budget
  • Prepare for Winter Weather

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.


En caso de que se lo haya perdido en FCPS This Week, la división escolar compartió actualizaciones sobre los siguientes temas y otros:

  • El presupuesto de FCPS
  • ❄️ Prepárese para el Clima Invernal

Lea FCPS Esta Semana para aprender más sobre estos temas. Si aún no recibe este boletín semanal, suscríbase hoy mismo.