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Good afternoon, Cedar Lane Family!
Today officially marks the end of our first quarter! A huge thank you to all of our students, staff, and families for their hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm over these first nine weeks.
As we look ahead to the start of the second quarter next week, it offers everyone a clean slate and a fresh opportunity to set goals:
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Reflect & Reset: Take time with your student over the extended weekend to look back at successes and identify areas for growth.
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Build Great Habits Early: Starting the new quarter with consistent daily attendance, organized routines, and device-free focus in the classroom will set the tone for continued success.
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Stay Connected: We encourage families to continue monitoring SIS ParentVUE as first-quarter grades finalize and new coursework begins.
We are excited to share that the newest edition of our school newspaper, Cedar Chips, is out!
Our talented student writers, reporters, and editors have put together a fantastic issue covering stories, perspectives, and highlights from around our school. Be sure to scroll down to the Cedar Chips section below in today’s newsletter to read what our students have been writing about and to celebrate their creative voices!
With Halloween tomorrow, we want to wish all of our students and families a festive, spooky, and safe weekend of celebrations, trick-or-treating, and autumn fun.
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Reminder: As shared last week, there is no school for students on Monday, November 2nd, and Tuesday, November 3rd (Staff Development Day & Election Day/Teacher Workday).
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the building on Wednesday, November 4th, ready to kick off Quarter 2!
Have a safe and festive weekend!
The Staff of Cedar Lane School
Contents:
- Saturday, October 31 ⇒ Happy Halloween!
- Monday, November 2 ⇒ School Planning Day (No School for Students)
- Tuesday, November 3 ⇒ Teacher Workday/Election Day (No School for Students)
- Wednesday, November 25 - Friday, November 27 ⇒ Thanksgiving Break (No School)
The October edition of the Cedar Chips student newsletter is on our Cedar Lane newsstands now! Check it out!!
Cedar Chips - October
Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, October 28.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is how we ensure we receive all the resources available to us from the federal government. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
Por favor, complete la Encuesta Federal de Asistencia por Impacto
FCPS solicita a todas las familias que completen la Encuesta Federal de Ayuda por Impacto. El formulario está disponible en SIS ParentVUE, en la sección Online Packets, ubicada en la esquina superior derecha de la pantalla después de iniciar sesión. Por favor, complételo lo antes posible. A partir del miércoles, 28 de octubre, las escuelas proporcionarán formularios impresos a las familias que aún no hayan completado la encuesta en ParentVUE.
¡Cada formulario cuenta! Complete uno por cada niño en edad escolar que viva en su hogar. Así ayudamos a que FCPS reciba todos los recursos disponibles del gobierno federal. Para obtener más información, visite la página de la Encuesta de Ayuda de Impacto Federal.
Regístrese en ParentVUE
Conozca cómo activar su cuenta de SIS ParentVUE para que pueda enviar fácilmente su encuesta y acceder a otra información útil sobre su estudiante.
Level Up Virginia and uAspire are offering a series of FREE financial aid webinars to help Virginia students and families navigate financial aid, scholarships, and college costs.
All webinars are held virtually from 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Upcoming Sessions:
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November 9, 2026: Financial Aid for Current College Students
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November 17, 2026: Scholarship Basics and Tips
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February 17, 2027: After the FAFSA & Verification
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March 17, 2027: Financial Aid Offer Review
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April 14, 2027: Summer Steps to Financial Aid
Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/LUVFinAidWebinars
Eating disorders can have a serious effect on health and affect every aspect of the child’s life. They are not identified based on weight changes as much as behaviors and attitudes.
Signs of eating disorders may differ between males and females and in different age groups. Often, a young person may not recognize the signs that they might have an eating disorder. Parents/guardians and family members are in a position to notice behaviors that cause concern. It is important that a child with an eating disorder be treated early by someone who understands this type of care.
Learn more about eating disorders and what you can do to support your child at this link.
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome!
The event will take place Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School. Click the date to register. Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Conversaciones Comunitarias con la Superintendente
Acompañe a la superintendente, la Dra. Michelle Reid, en una conversación comunitaria. Los estudiantes, las familias, el personal y los miembros de la comunidad están invitados a hacer preguntas, compartir sus ideas y conversar sobre los temas que más les importan. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
La última reunión será el martes, 1 de diciembre, a las 6:30 p.m., en la Escuela Primaria Powell. Haga clic en la fecha para inscribirse. No es necesario inscribirse, pero hacerlo nos ayuda a planificar.
Hear From Parents, Students, and Others at the Special Education Family Conference Opening Session
The annual Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, November 14, at Hayfield Secondary School.
New this year, the conference will open with an inspiring panel discussion featuring voices from across our school community: an FCPS student, a high school principal, a community partner, and an FCPS parent.
Panelists will share personal experiences and practical ideas for building supportive, inclusive communities where students can thrive both in and beyond the classroom.
Register to attend and visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage to learn more about the panelists. Email questions to SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu.
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Escuche a padres, estudiantes y otros miembros de la comunidad durante la sesión de apertura de la Conferencia de Educación Especial para Familias
La Conferencia Anual de Educación Especial para Familias, Unidos somos más fuertes: conectando a las familias y las escuelas, se llevará a cabo el sábado, 14 de noviembre, en la Escuela Secundaria Hayfield.
Como novedad este año, la conferencia comenzará con una inspiradora conversación en panel que reunirá diferentes voces de nuestra comunidad escolar: un estudiante de FCPS, un director de escuela secundaria, un aliado comunitario y un padre de familia de FCPS.
Los panelistas compartirán experiencias personales e ideas prácticas para crear comunidades inclusivas y de apoyo donde los estudiantes puedan prosperar dentro y fuera del salón de clases.
Inscríbase para asistir y visite la página de la Conferencia de Educación Especial para Familias para conocer más sobre los panelistas. Envíe sus preguntas a SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu.
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
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 or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available.
Eventos de vacunación para estudiantes de FCPS
FCPS, en colaboración con Inspire Health Alliance, ofrecerá vacunas requeridas para asistir a la escuela y vacunas opcionales contra la influenza para todos los estudiantes de FCPS de 18 años o menos, sin costo para las familias.
Se realizarán varios eventos en diferentes instalaciones de FCPS y se agregarán nuevas fechas a lo largo del año escolar. Los padres y tutores pueden consultar los próximos eventos y programar una cita para su estudiante. La participación es voluntaria. También puede consultar otros recursos sobre vacunación.
Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation
All Fairfax County middle and high school students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector and Fairfax CUE buses for free! With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Learn more about the Student Pass and access the application, which can be returned to the front office.
Visit the Fairfax County website for details, approved Metrobus routes, and the application.
Children 12 and younger ride for free on the Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.
Bus Discount Program for AdultsFairfax Connector’s Transit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP) provides 50% off fares for low-income residents ages 18-65. Learn more about the TRIP program and how to apply.
Los Pases de Autobús Estudiantiles Ofrecen Transporte Gratuito
Todos los estudiantes de escuelas media y secundaria del Condado de Fairfax pueden obtener una “Student Bus Pass SmarTrip” o Tarjeta Inteligente de Pasaje Estudiantil para transportarse en los autobuses de “Fairfax Connector” y Fairfax CUE, ¡gratis! Con el pase, los viajes son gratuitos entre las 5 a.m. y las 10 p.m., siete días a la semana, durante todo el año. Conozca más acerca del Student Pass o Pase Estudiantil, y cómo acceder a la solicitud del mismo, la cual puede ser entregada en la oficina principal de la escuela.
Visite la página web del Condado de Fairfax para que encuentre detalles sobre el pase, las rutas aprobadas de los Metrobus, y para acceder a la solicitud.
Los niños de 12 años o menores, que estén acompañados por un adulto que haya pagado su pase, viajan gratuitamente en el “Fairfax Connector”.
Programa de Descuentos para Adultos en los Autobuses
El “Fairfax Connector’s Transit Ridership Incentive Program”, TRIP, o Programa de Insentivo a los Usuarios del Transporte Vial del “Fairfax Connector”, ofrece pases al 50% de descuento para residentes de bajos ingresos, que estén entre las edades de 18-65 años. Conozca más sobre el Programa TRIP y cómo solicitarlo.
Share Your Thoughts on Schools and Buildings in the Renovation Queue Survey
Whether you work in an FCPS school, have a child enrolled, or live near an FCPS school, please share your perspective about building conditions, how facilities affect teaching and learning, renovation priorities, and what information would help you better understand this process.
Look for the survey in your email from Friday, October 16. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, and all responses will be kept confidential. The survey will remain open until Saturday, October 31.
Did You Know? Bond Referendums Fund Facility Renovations
FCPS does not pay for facility renovations out of its general operating budget. Instead, Fairfax County voters decide on how much money FCPS can spend on capital improvement projects through bond referendums. Bonds are issued by the county to the school division and allow FCPS to renovate buildings without increasing taxes.
Learn more about bond referendums and how they support our schools on the Bond Referendum webpage.
Comparta su opinión sobre las escuelas y edificios en la lista de renovación
Ya sea que trabaje en una escuela de FCPS, tenga un estudiante inscrito o viva cerca de una escuela de FCPS, le invitamos a compartir su perspectiva sobre las condiciones de los edificios, cómo las instalaciones afectan la enseñanza y el aprendizaje, las prioridades de renovación y qué información le ayudaría a comprender mejor este proceso.
Busque la encuesta en su correo electrónico el viernes, 16 de octubre. Completarla toma aproximadamente 15 minutos. La participación es voluntaria y todas las respuestas se mantendrán confidenciales. La encuesta estará disponible hasta el sábado, 31 de octubre.
¿Sabía que los referéndums de bonos financian las renovaciones de instalaciones?
FCPS no paga las renovaciones de sus instalaciones con su presupuesto general de funcionamiento. En cambio, los votantes del condado de Fairfax deciden cuánto dinero puede usar FCPS para proyectos de mejoras importantes mediante referendos sobre bonos. El condado emite estos bonos para la división escolar, lo que permite que FCPS renueve sus instalaciones sin aumentar los impuestos. Conozca más sobre los referéndums de bonos y cómo apoyan a nuestras escuelas en la página sobre el Referéndum de Bonos.
Federal Student Aid Form Open
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form allows you to be considered for federal student aid. In addition, states and colleges use FAFSA information to award their own grants, scholarships, and loans.
The 2027-28 FAFSA is now open.
Free Financial Aid and Scholarship Information Sessions
College Access Fairfax, in partnership with Fairfax County Public Schools, will present virtual information sessions on the financial aid process for post-secondary education and scholarship information.
Sessions include:
Click on a date to participate. Visit College Access Fairfax for more information.
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Sesiones gratuitas sobre ayuda financiera y becas
College Access Fairfax, en colaboración con Fairfax County Public Schools, ofrecerá sesiones informativas virtuales sobre el proceso de ayuda financiera para la educación postsecundaria y las oportunidades de becas.
Las sesiones incluyen:
Haga clic en la fecha para participar. Visite College Access Fairfax para obtener más información.
 SAT® registration is now open for spring 2027. Many colleges require or consider SAT scores as part of their admission and placement decisions, and your score is a great way to show colleges you’re ready.
Many juniors take their first SAT in the spring, giving them time to receive their scores and decide whether they’d like to take it again. Your SAT score can help keep your college options open, highlight your unique strengths, and even qualify you for scholarships.
Registering early gives you plenty of time to prepare with 100% free practice resources, including tailored practice, skill building on Khan Academy®, and small-group tutoring on Schoolhouse.World.
See upcoming 2027 SAT dates and deadlines and sign up at the link below.
Register Now
Do you know a teacher or staff member at Cedar Lane who goes above and beyond for our students? Now is your chance to recognize their hard work!
We invite you to nominate exceptional Cedar Lane team members for the FCPS Outstanding Educator and Employee Awards. Your feedback and support mean the world to our staff, and taking a few minutes to submit a nomination is a wonderful way to highlight the incredible work happening in our school.
Please complete the nomination using this FCPS Outstanding Employee Nomination Form.
Nominations close on Friday, November 13th, so please be sure to submit your response before the deadline!
Thank you for partnering with us to celebrate our dedicated educators and staff.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Family Academy Events
- Resource Fair for Students with Disabilities
- Science Fair Judges Needed
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:
- Eventos de la Academia Familiar
- Feria de recursos para estudiantes con discapacidades
- Se necesitan jueces para la feria de ciencias
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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