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Good afternoon, Cedar Lane Community!
We hope you have all had a restful, fun-filled summer break so far! While it always seems to fly by, the countdown to the 2026–2027 school year is officially on. We are thrilled to welcome all of our students back to the building for the first day of school on Monday, August 24th!
Behind the scenes, our administrative team, custodial crew, and staff are hard at work putting the finishing touches on the building, organizing schedules, and preparing our facilities to ensure we are ready for a smooth, successful opening. As we enjoy these final weeks of summer, now is the ideal time to start making the transition back into a school routine. We can’t wait to fill our hallways with energy, learning, and community once again.
Enjoy these remaining days of summer break, and we look forward to seeing everyone on Monday, August 24th!
With excitement for the school year ahead,
The Staff of Cedar Lane School
Contents:
- Friday, August 21 ⇒ Cedar Lane Open House
- Monday, August 24 ⇒ First Day of School for the 2026-2027 School Year
- Thursday, August 27 ⇒ SAT/PSAT Accommodation Request Forms Due (Multilingual Learners)
- Wednesday, September 9 ⇒ Cedar Lane's Back to School Night
Dear Cedar Lane Families,
As we prepare for another wonderful school year, we have an important request.
The Cedar Lane PTSA is in urgent need of a Treasurer and a Secretary for the upcoming school year. Without volunteers to fill these positions, our ability to continue supporting the students, staff, and programs that make Cedar Lane so special will be greatly impacted.
If you've ever wondered where PTSA fundraising dollars go, the answer is simple-they go right back to our school and our children.
Last year alone, the PTSA proudly funded and supported:
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Finished Fridays, providing the special monthly lunches students earned by staying caught up on their work
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Senior scholarships for graduating students
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Staff Appreciation events to recognize the incredible educators and staff who care for our children every day
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Cedar Fest, one of our favorite community celebrations
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Field trips and other student enrichment opportunities
- Ongoing purchases that help meet needs throughout the school year
The PTSA exists to make Cedar Lane an even better place for our children to learn, grow, and thrive and we simply can't do it without parent and family involvement.
The good news? These board positions are not nearly as time-consuming as many people think. We meet virtually just once a month, and our board works together as a team. You do not need to be an expert, and you won't be doing it alone. We promise to provide support every step of the way.** Please contact Ms Min (jmmin1@fcps.edu) if you would be able to fill one of these positions.
If Cedar Lane has made a difference in your child's life, this is a meaningful way to give back and ensure these valuable programs continue for all of our students.
Please consider saying "yes." Your time and talents can have a lasting impact on our school community.
More information will be coming soon about how to join the PTSA, volunteer, and make donations to support our mission.
Thank you for helping us continue the traditions and opportunities that make Cedar Lane such a special place.
With gratitude,
The Cedar Lane PTSA
Questions? Contact Ms Min at jmmin1@fcps.edu
We’re Eager to Welcome You Back to School!
As summer winds down, we are looking forward to welcoming students back to our classrooms. Use the following list to help 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 registrars at KAWilliams1@fcps.edu // (703) 208-2407 (Ms. Williams) or MCStrait@fcps.edu // (703) 208-2412 (Ms. Strait) 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) by clicking “My Account” and reviewing the “Online Verification/Update.” On that form, you can also update immunization records, health information, and emergency contacts.
☑️ 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
Families need to provide their children with money to purchase meals at school or send them with a packed lunch. Alternatively, families may apply to receive free and reduced-price meal benefits, pending approval.
☑️ 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 blue with an “H” are student holidays. Schools are closed on these days.
- Days marked orange with an “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 as TW, SD, and SP and 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 entusiasmados por recibir a todos de vuelta en la escuela!
Mientras el verano llega a su fin, 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 registradors de la escuela llamando al KAWilliams1@fcps.edu // (703) 208-2407 (Ms. Williams) o MCStrait@fcps.edu // (703) 208-2412 (Ms. Strait) 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 sus números telefónicos y direcciones email haciendo clic en “Mi Cuenta” y revisando lo que aparece en la sección “Verificación/Actualización Online”. En este formulario, usted también puede actualizar los récords de vacunación, la información de salud y los contactos de emergencia.
☑️ 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 su 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
Las familias deben darles dinero a sus estudiantes para comprar comidas en la escuela o enviarles un almuerzo preparado en casa. Como alternativa, pueden solicitar los beneficios de comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido, sujetos a aprobación.
☑️ 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 días de observancia religiosa y cultural (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 con las letras TW, SD, y SP en color rosa son feriados para los estudiantes, pero son días de trabajo para maestros y personal escolar.
Por favor, note que algunos días feriados o fechas especiales como Eid al Fitr, podrían cambiar y el calendario sería ajustado.
New Student ID Cards Coming for Bus Riders This Fall
As part of the ongoing commitment to strengthening layered safety and security programs, FCPS will implement a new student ID system for students who ride our school buses.
The implementation of the student IDs is designed as an additional safety measure for our 130,000 FCPS students who ride the bus each day, ensuring they are on the right bus and that they get on and off at the correct bus stop, as well as making sure only authorized students are on our buses.
The IDs will be provided to students who ride the bus. Those students will be expected to tap on and tap off the bus. The student IDs do not track student movement. The only information available is when a student taps on or off a bus. Much like our Here Comes the Bus app, our new app will allow parents/guardians to track the progress of the school bus.
It is possible that the ID program will expand in the future to include uses such as library cards and meal payment. Learn more about the new transportation system and student ID cards.
Este otoño llegarán Nuevas Tarjetas de Identificación para los Estudiantes que usan el autobús.
Como parte del compromiso continuo de fortalecer los programas de protección y seguridad mediante múltiples medidas, FCPS implementará un nuevo sistema de identificación estudiantil para los estudiantes que utilizan los autobuses escolares.
La implementación de estas identificaciones constituye una medida de seguridad adicional para los 130,000 estudiantes que utilizan el autobús escolar cada día. El sistema ayudará a garantizar que los estudiantes aborden el autobús correcto, suban y bajen en la parada correspondiente y que únicamente los estudiantes autorizados utilicen nuestros autobuses.
Las tarjetas de identificación se proporcionarán a los estudiantes que utilizan el autobús. Se espera que estos estudiantes pasen su tarjeta por el lector al subir y bajar del autobús. Las tarjetas no rastrean la ubicación ni los movimientos de los estudiantes. La única información disponible será el momento en que un estudiante pase su tarjeta al subir o bajar del autobús. Al igual que la aplicación Here Comes the Bus, una nueva aplicación permitirá a los padres y/o tutores seguir el recorrido del autobús escolar.
En el futuro, es posible que el programa de identificación se amplíe para incluir otros usos, como el acceso a servicios en bibliotecas y el pago de comidas. Conozca más sobre el nuevo sistema de transporte y las tarjetas de identificación estudiantil.
Get Ready for the New School Year With the FCPS App! 📱
Simplify your back-to-school prep!
Download the FCPS mobile app to check school calendars, breakfast/lunch menus, and school contacts all in one place with no login required.
Plus, get quick access to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the bus app.
Download the FCPS mobile app in the Apple App Store or Google Play, and make sure to subscribe to our school in the app settings.
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Explore School Meals in the New Menu Platform
Experience an easier way to view your child’s school menus using MealViewer:
- View what is being served each day.
- View the nutritional information for each meal.
- See if any specific allergens are being served.
- Get notified when your student’s favorite meal is being served.
Printable menus are always available on the Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
Back-to-School Immunization Requirements
Make sure your child has all of their required immunizations before the first day of school. Check their immunization records to see what they might be missing:
- Request immunization records online through the Virginia Immunization Information System (a free service).
- If your child was immunized outside of Virginia, get records from those states’ systems.
- Request records from your healthcare provider. Some may charge for copies.
Review school-required immunizations to verify that your child is up to date.
Where to Receive Immunizations
If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your family’s healthcare provider or one of the following immunization events.
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents/guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary.
If you do not have a healthcare provider, visit a Health Department clinic. Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) clinics offer immunizations to all Fairfax County students, as well as those who are behind on their scheduled immunizations or need a booster.
Summer back-to-school immunization clinics are also available. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. FCHD offers limited walk-in hours for immunization services on a first-come, first-served basis. Immunizations are also available by appointment.
Inova Cares Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs provide children ages 5 and up with free school physicals and immunizations. Weekend clinics are available in August. These health fairs are for VA Medicaid or Uninsured Inova registered patients only. Appointments are required. Call 703-698-2550 to make an appointment. Bring vaccine records to the appointment.
Local immunization clinics and additional resources are available on the FCPS Immunization Resources webpage and from the FCHD.
Dónde Ponerse las Vacunas
Si a su niño le hace falta alguna vacuna, haga una cita con el médico que vea a su familia o asista a alguno de los siguientes eventos de vacunación.
FCPS, en asociación con la organización Inspire Health Alliance, estará ofreciendo sin costo alguno vacunas obligatorias para la escuela y vacunas opcionales contra la “flu” o influenza, a todos los estudiantes de FCPS. Se realizarán múltiples eventos en lugares determinados de FCPS. Se programarán fechas adicionales a lo largo del año escolar. Padres y tutores pueden revisar las fechas de los próximos eventos y programar citas para vacunar a sus estudiantes. La participación es completamente voluntaria.
Si no tiene médico, visite una clínica del Departamento de Salud. Las clínicas del Departamento de Salud del Condado de Fairfax (FCHD, por sus siglas en inglés) ofrecen vacunación a todos los estudiantes del condado y a todas aquellas personas a quienes les falten vacunas o necesiten recibir un refuerzo.
También están disponibles durante el verano las clínicas de vacunación para el regreso a clases. Aunque se atienden pacientes que no tengan cita, se anima a todos a que hagan citas antes de asistir. El FCHD ofrece un horario limitado para atender a quienes no tengan citas en los servicios de vacunación, siempre por orden de llegada. Las vacunas también están disponibles con cita previa.
Las Ferias Pediátricas para la Vuelta a Clases de Inova Cares proveen a niños de 5 años en adelante con exámenes físicos y vacunaciones de forma gratuita. Las clínicas de fin de semana están disponibles entre los meses de julio y agosto. Estas ferias de salud aceptan solamente pacientes de VA Medicaid o pacientes no asegurados que estén registrados en Inova. Es obligatorio hacer citas anticipadamente para asistir. Llame al 703-698-2550 para que haga su cita. Traiga los récords de vacunación a la misma.
Información sobre clínicas locales de vacunación y recursos adicionales sobre la immunización están disponibles en la página de FCPS de Recursos para la Vacunación y en la página del FCHD.
Understanding Student Rights and Responsibilities Updates: New Universal Grade Matrices for Families
Families are encouraged to review the updated FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document, which explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses in order to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.
Updates for the 2026-27 school year include new Universal Grade Matrices (UGMs). UGMs are charts that show behavior expectations and school responses by grade level (K-3, 4-8, and 9-12). These at-a-glance resources (in Appendix D of the SR&R) are designed to make it easier for parents and caregivers to understand how schools respond to different types of behavior concerns.
Visit the SR&R webpage for more information and to review additional updates to the SR&R for the 2026-27 school year.
Entendiendo las Actualizaciones a los Derechos y Responsabilidades de los Estudiantes: Nuevas Matrices Universales de Calificación para todos los Grados
Animamos a todas las familias a revisar el documento actualizado con los Derechos y Responsabilidades de los Estudiantes de FCPS (SR&R, por sus siglas en inglés), el cual explica cuáles son las expectativas con el comportamiento de los estudiantes y las respuestas de los adultos para mejorar así la seguridad en las escuelas y crear un ambiente escolar justo, equitativo y solidario.
Las actualizaciones hechas para el año escolar 2026-27 incluyen las nuevas Matrices Universales de Criterios de Calificación (UGM, por sus siglas en inglés). Las UGM son gráficos que muestran cuáles son las respuestas de las escuelas a comportamientos esperados por cada grado (K-3, 4-8, y 9-12). Estos recursos (incluídos en el Apéndice D del documento de SR&R) están diseñados para facilitarles a los padres y tutores el entendimiento de cómo las escuelas responden a las preocupaciones generadas por los diferentes tipos de comportamiento.
Visite la página web de SR&R para que encuentre más información y para que revise las actualizaciones adicionales hechas a los SR&R para el año escolar 2026-27.
New Requirement for Student Device Use During the School Day
Starting this school year, students must use FCPS-issued devices for school-related digital activities during the instructional day. This is in accordance with a new School Board requirement, approved on July 16, which states that students may not use personal electronic communication or computing devices, including personal laptops, tablets, smartwatches, smartphones, and similar devices.
Students may only use their personal device if it is required as part of a necessary accommodation in the students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan. A principal or the principal’s designee may approve a limited, course-specific exception for students enrolled in a specialized class when the curriculum requires a technology tool or software that isn’t available on a standard FCPS-issued device.
Families can help support this requirement by reminding students to bring their FCPS-issued device each day and use it for all school-related digital activities unless an approved exception applies. Please stay tuned for more information.
Football Game Safety and Security Update
As we prepare for another exciting fall sports season, FCPS is implementing additional safety and security measures at all varsity football games.
Beginning this season, all spectators will participate in security screening using the same weapons detection technology introduced in our high schools last school year. A standardized bag policy will also be in place to help ensure a safe, efficient entry process for everyone attending our games. The following items are prohibited:
- Backpacks
- Purse
- Fanny pack
- Tote bags
- Outside food and beverage
- Sporting equipment (balls, bats, sticks, etc.)
- Any item prohibited by FCPS policy, or determined by event staff to present safety concerns
Approved bags are limited to:
- Clear plastic, vinyl, or pvc bags no larger than 12”x6”x12”
- Small clutch bag no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”
- Medical and diaper bags permitted but subject to inspection
As a reminder, middle school students and younger, must be accompanied by a responsible adult who remains with the student(s) at the event.
These enhancements are designed to support a safe and welcoming environment while allowing families, students, and community members to enjoy Friday night football. We encourage attendees to arrive a little earlier than usual to allow time for screening.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Back-to-School Checklist
- Stay Up to Date with the FCPS Mobile App
- New Menu Platform
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Novedades de FCPS
En caso de que no haya visto el boletín Esta Semana en FCPS, la división escolar compartió novedades sobre los siguientes temas:
- Lista de Pasos para la Vuelta a Clases
- Manténgase Actualizado con la Aplicación de FCPS
- Nueva Plataforma para el Menú
Lea “Esta Semana en FCPS” para que conozca más acerca de estos temas. Si aún no recibe este boletín semanal, por favor, suscríbase hoy.
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