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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.
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