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Good evening Cedar Lane Community!
As we approach the end of next week, we want to recognize the conclusion of Ramadan for our families who celebrate. Please be reminded that there will be no school for students next Friday, March 20, in observance of Eid al-Fitr. We wish a joyous and peaceful celebration to all in our community observing the holiday!
We are now in the final push of the grading period! Please keep in mind that the third quarter ends the week after next. This gives our students two weeks to check their gradebooks, connect with teachers, and ensure all assignments are turned in.
Following the close of the quarter, we will head into Spring Break from Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3. We look forward to seeing our students stay focused and finish this quarter strong!
With wishes for a restful and celebratory week ahead,
The Staff of Cedar Lane School
Contents:
- Wednesday, March 18 ⇒ Field Trip (The Lion King)
- Friday, March 20 ⇒ Holiday: Eid al-Fitr (No School)
- Friday, March 27 ⇒ Last Day of the Third Quarter
- Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 3 ⇒ Spring Break
- Wednesday, April 15 ⇒ Madison Pyramid Day of Service
April Statewide Election: No School for Students
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
Fairfax County Public Schools will still exceed the required number of instructional hours for students, as set by the Virginia Department of Education.
County Seeking Budget Input
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. They are currently reviewing the county’s 2027 Fiscal Year Advertised Budget and are considering possible adjustments before the final county budget is adopted in May. Provide the county with feedback on how you would like your tax dollars spent by completing this survey.
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
Connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
Conversaciones con la Comunidad: Comparta su Opinión con la Dra. Reid
La Dra. Reid considera muy importante conectarse e involucrarse con miembros de la comunidad en toda la división escolar. Sus reuniones Conversaciones con la Comunidad representan oportunidades para que comparta sus ideas y opiniones y para que haga las preguntas que tenga. Los eventos se realizarán en estas fechas, durante la primavera (de 6:30 a 7:30 p.m. a menos se notifiquen cambios):
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Martes, 17 de marzo, de 6:45 a 7:45 p.m., en la Escuela Primaria Glen Forest.
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Lunes, 23 de marzo, en la Escuela Primaria Ravensworth.
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Lunes, 13 de abril, en la Escuela Primaria Belle View.
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Lunes, 20 de abril, en la Escuela Primaria Westgate.
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Miércoles, 22 de abril, en la Escuela Primaria Crestwood.
Se ofrecerán servicios de Cuidado de Niños y de Traducción. Estos eventos están abiertos para todas las personas. Visite la página de participación comunitaria de la superintendente para que encuentre la información más reciente.
Phones Off, Learning On
FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students focus, learn, and engage. When students put their phones away, they have more face-to-face interactions with their peers and teachers and more opportunities to develop resilience and problem-solving skills. Please remind your child that:
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Cell phones and personal devices (earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell) with the exception of lunch time in designated lunch spaces.
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Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.
If you need to contact your child during the school day, please call our front office at (703) 208-2400. Visit our cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.
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Family Engagement Survey to Open March 9
FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open through Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.
Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment.
- Communication.
- Student success.
- Advocacy.
- Family and school partnerships.
- Community partnerships.
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.
La Encuesta sobre la Participación Familiar Abrirá el 9 de Marzo
En FCPS estaremos enviando nuestra tercera Encuesta sobre la Participación Familiar, la cual estará disponible a partir del lunes 9 de marzo y hasta el lunes 23 de marzo. Su opinión es muy importante para ayudarnos a reconocer, entender, respetar y enfrentar mejor las fortalezas y necesidades de las familias de nuestras escuelas.
Los temas en la encuesta incluyen:
- Ambiente acogedor.
- Comunicación.
- Éxito estudiantil.
- Activismo.
- Asociaciones entre la familia y la escuela.
- Asociaciones con la comunidad.
La encuesta estará disponible en Inglés, Amárico, Árabe, Chino, Farsi, Coreano, Pastún, Español, Urdu y Vietnamita.
Los padres y tutores recibirán la encuesta enviada por FCPS vía email, el 9 de marzo. El link de la encuesta también será publicado en la página web de FCPS. Encuestas impresas estarán disponibles en cada escuela. Por favor, manténgase al tanto para que reciba más información.
Parent Acknowledgment of Course Requests for Next School Year
As the academic advising and course selection period draws to a close, we want to ensure all families feel confident about their child's educational path. A new feature in SIS ParentVUE allows parents and guardians to easily review and acknowledge their student's course requests for the 2026-27 school year. Please contact Ms. Williams for support or assistance. To access this feature:
- Log in to your ParentVUE account.
- Navigate to the Course Request module.
- Review your student’s course request list for next school year.
- To complete the acknowledgment, click Student Info in the left menu.
- Click Edit Information.
- In the Course Request Acknowledgment field, update the acknowledgment field to Yes.
- Click Save Changes.
Families have until Friday, March 27, to review and acknowledge course requests via this new feature.
Visit the FCPS SIS ParentVUE account overview webpage for more instructions and screenshots of this process.
Cedar Lane yearbooks are now on sale! $35 for 72 pages of full color fun! We do our best to include everyone in the yearbook.
Orders can be placed by using the QR code to the right, clicking on this link, or sending a check made out to Cedar Lane School for $35 to the front office. See Ms. Blakemore if you have questions.
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Fairfax County Park Authority offers scholarships for residents to participate in classes!
Qualifications:
- Seniors who meet income thresholds
- Adults with disabilities
- Dependent children (under the age of 18) who receive certain public assistance
Please note:
• One eligible class per quarter*
• $15 application fee
• Apply online or by mail/fax
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Entry into a class is not guaranteed, classes must have open space at the
time of registration and not all classes are eligible for scholarships (learn
more about eligible classes online). Please note that the processing fee
is not charged until you have successfully registered for a class. Learn more at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/scholarships.
¡La Administración de Parques del Condado de Fairfax ofrece becas para que los residentes participen en sus clases!
Requisitos para calificar:
- Personas séniors que cumplen los criterios de ingresos
- Adultos con discapacidad
- Hijos a su cargo (menores de 18 años) que reciben determinadas ayudas públicas
Tenga en Cuenta:
• Una clase elegible por trimestre*
• Tarifa de la solicitud: $15
• Presentar solicitud en línea o por correo/fax
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La admisión a una clase no está garantizada. La clase tener cupo disponible en el momento de la inscripción y no todas las clases son elegibles para becas (infórmese en línea sobre las clases que son elegibles). Tenga en cuenta que la tarifa de tramitación no se cobra hasta que se haya registrado satisfactoriamente en una clase. Para más información, visite www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/scholarships
 Every child needs to learn to swim!
Register Now for popular classes at local Rec Centers:
• Baby & Me Swim (6-18 months)
• Toddler & Me Swim (19 months -2 years)
• Preschooler & Me Swim (3-5 years)
• Pee Wee Paddlers (3-7 years)
• Swimming for Children (6-12 years)
• Stroke Mechanics (6-15 years)
• Private and Small Group Lessons
For more information, call (703) 222-4664 or visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/reccenter/swimming
 What our Customers Say:
- “The instructor was incredibly sweet and enthusiastic. My daughter loved the class!”
- “My daughter loved the teacher and was very responsive to his way of teaching. I’m grateful that she can be safe in the water, and she now can swim under water and enjoys it!”
 ¡Todos los niños necesitan aprender a nadar!
¡Inscríbanse ahora en las clases más populares de los centros recreativos locales!
• Mi bebé y yo nadamos (6-18 meses) Baby & Me Swim
• Mi niño pequeño y yo nadamos (19 meses - 2 años) Toddler & Me Swim
• Mi preescolar y yo nadamos (3-5 años) Preschooler & Me Swim
• Pequeños Nadadores (3-7 años) Pee Wee Paddle
• Natación para Niños (6-12 años) Swimming for Children
• Mecánica de Estilos (6-15 años) Stroke Mechanics
• Clases privadas y en grupos pequeños
Para más información llame (703) 222-4664 o visitar www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/reccenter/swimming
 Lo que dicen nuestros clientes:
- « La instructora fue increíblemente dulce y entusiasta. A mi hija le encantó la clase».
- «Mi hija adoró al profesor y respondió muy bien a su forma de enseñar. Estoy agradecida de que ella pueda sentirse segura en el agua, ¡y ahora sabe nadar bajo el agua y disfruta mucho haciéndolo!»
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Family Engagement Survey
- Student Honors
- No School on April 21
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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