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Good afternoon, Cedar Lane Community!!
We have officially completed our final full week of the 2025–2026 school year! As we head into our final three days of school next week, please take note of the special early release schedule for all students:
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Monday, June 15th & Tuesday, June 16th: Final exam days with early dismissal at 11:45 AM.
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Wednesday, June 17th (Last Day of School): We will operate on a special schedule, with final dismissal for the summer at 10:00 AM.
Looking ahead to the break, we encourage families to scroll down and review the information regarding summer program offerings included in today's newsletter. There are great opportunities highlighted for our high schoolers, as well as several programs that may be beneficial if your student has younger siblings in the community.
While summer is top of mind, we want to highlight two critical informational items to review before we depart for the break:
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Fall SAT/PSAT Accommodations: If your student requires testing accommodations for the fall, completed request forms must be submitted to the Cedar Lane main office by the following deadlines:
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Monday, August 3rd: Students with disabilities
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Thursday, August 27th: Multilingual learners
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Rising 12th Grade Immunization Requirement: For our families of rising seniors, please review the included notice regarding mandatory 12th-grade immunizations. Documentation must be turned in before the start of the next school year. To help families fulfill this requirement, immunization clinics will be held at Frost Middle School on Saturday, June 27th and Saturday, July 18th.
With gratitude for an incredible year and excitement for the summer days ahead,
The Staff of Cedar Lane School
Contents:
- Monday, June 15 - Tuesday, June 16 ⇒ Final Exam Window for Underclass (Early Release at 11:45 am)
- Wednesday, June 17 ⇒ Last Day of 2025-2026 School Year (Early Release at 10:00 am)
Updated FCPS Cellphone Policy Starts July 1: No Phones or Devices During Lunch for High School Students
Under a new Virginia cellphone law (SB108) and the updated FCPS Cellphone Policy, high school students at FCPS will no longer be able to use cellphones and other smart devices during lunch time, starting July 1. This includes watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other items connected to the internet. During the school day, including during lunch time, high school students will have to keep cellphones and other smart devices off and stored in a locker, backpack, pouch, purse, etc. This policy does not apply to school-issued devices. Visit the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage for more information.
All students entering 12th grade are to required to have received two doses of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY). One dose must be administered at age 16 or older. Parents must provide an updated copy of the student’s immunization record to the school prior to the start of the school year.
If your child has not yet had two doses of the Meningococcal vaccine, please contact their medical provider to schedule an appointment.
FCPS is holding two immunization clinics over the summer (June 27th and July 18th) at Frost Middle School. Here is the link to register for an appointment: https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/family-academy/school-health-services/school-required-0
For additional immunization resources: https://www.fcps.edu/immunization-resources
Please contact our school nurse, Vicki Heilig, at 571-460-6172 or vheilig@fcps.edu with questions.
Student Testing Results Coming Soon
Through June, you will receive your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, you can view a list of tests by grade level on the FCPS website.
Most scores are available in SIS ParentVUE. Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about how test results are reported to families.
Websites for each test provide report translations and help with understanding test results. Please contact our front office with any testing questions or for additional information about how our school and teachers use test results to support student success.
Pronto Serán Mostrados los Resultados de los Exámenes de los Estudiantes
Entre junio usted recibirá los resultados de las evaluaciones tomadas por sus niños en la primavera. Si no sabe cuáles exámenes tomaron sus niños este año, le mostramos una lista de estos exámenes para cada grado, disponible en la página de FCPS.
La forma en que se entregan los resultados depende de cada examen. Las notas serán enviadas en la aplicación SIS ParentVUE o por la escuela u organización evaluadora. Aprenda qué debe esperar con respecto a las prácticas de calificación y cronograma de las evaluaciones.
Visite la página web de FCPS para que encuentre información adicional acerca de cómo son entregados los resultados de los exámenes a las familias. Las páginas web de cada evaluación ofrecen traducciones del reporte de calificaciones y asistencia con la interpretación de los resultados de los exámenes. Las familias deben contactar a las escuelas si tienen cualquier pregunta acerca de los exámenes o si necesitan información acerca de cómo las mismas escuelas y los maestros usan los resultados para apoyar el éxito de cada estudiante.
Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE
Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success! Caregivers can view important information like attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores through ParentVUE.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. It is available online and as a mobile app for Apple and Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up to date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View additional details about ParentVUE.
Activate Your ParentVUE Account to Stay Connected
On Wednesday, July 29, FCPS families who haven't activated their ParentVUE account will receive an email with the subject “Fairfax County Public Schools ParentVUE Activation Letter.”
The email will include instructions to activate a ParentVUE account. If you don’t have an account and don’t receive the email, please check your spam folder or open a Parent Support Request. After July 29, families may also contact our Student Information Assistant, Mrs. DeLauder, at swdelauder@fcps.edu to request a printed activation letter or a new activation key, if needed.
All families are encouraged to activate their accounts as soon as possible to ensure they receive immediate access to important student information and school communications.
For assistance activating your account, please contact our front office. For technical support, create a Parent Support Request.
Scroll Smart. Post Smart. Stay Safe.
The Fairfax County Police Department encourages teens and parents to stay informed, have open conversations about digital safety, and practice smart online habits throughout the summer months. Read recommendations to stay safe online this summer.
How to Talk With Your Teens So They Won’t Skip What You Say
Strong communication is key to supporting your student's mental health. FCPS provides guidance on how to have short, impactful conversations with your teen about difficult subjects such as fentanyl and overdoses.
Learn more about how to have conversations with your child in a way that will make you unskippable.
SAT School Day and PSAT/NMSQT 2026
SAT School Day and PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) exams for the 2026-27 school year will be held at each high school on Wednesday, October 7, at no cost to families. The digital SAT School Day exam is offered to 12th grade students, and the digital PSAT/NMSQT exam is provided to 10th and 11th grade students.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities and Multilingual Learner Supports
Because these exams are operated by the College Board, students do not automatically receive testing accommodations or multilingual learner (ML) supports.
If you have a student with disabilities entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, please review the accommodations request process and return forms to the high school by Monday, August 3, to request new or updated College Board testing accommodations.
If you have a multilingual learner entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, please review the ML support request process and return forms by Thursday, August 27, if you wish to request ML supports for the October 2026 PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day.
Find out more about SAT and PSAT assessments in FCPS.
Exámenes “SAT School Day” y “PSAT/NMSQT” en el 2025
Los exámenes “SAT School Day” y “PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test” (NMSQT) serán realizados en cada escuela secundaria el miércoles 7 de octubre, sin costo alguno para las familias. El examen digital “SAT School Day” se les ofrece a estudiantes de 12vo grado, mientras que el examen digital “PSAT/NMSQT” se les ofrece a estudiantes de 10mo y 11vo grado.
Facilidades para Estudiantes con Discapacidades y Apoyo para Estudiantes Multilingües
Dado que estos exámenes son operados por la “College Board”, las facilidades para estudiantes con discapacidades y el apoyo para estudiantes multilingües (ML, por sus siglas en inglés), no son automáticamente recibidas.
Si usted tiene un estudiante con discapacidades que esté entrando al 10mo, 11vo, o 12vo grado, por favor revise el proceso para solicitar facilidades y devuelva las formas necesarias antes del lunes 3 de agosto, para que solicite nuevas o actualice facilidades existentes para los exámenes realizados por “College Board”.
Si usted tiene un estudiante multilingüe (ML, por sus siglas en inglés) que esté entrando al 10mo, 11vo, o 12vo grado, por favor revise el proceso para solicitar apoyo a un ML y devuelva las formas necesarias antes del jueves 27 de agosto, si desea solicitar apoyo a su ML para los exámenes “2026 PSAT/NMSQT” o “SAT School Day” de octubre.
Conozca más sobre los exámenes SAT y PSAT en FCPS.
 Trades Scholarship Application Window Opening
If you’re seeking a career in the Electrical, Plumbing, or HVAC trades, FCPS Adult and Community Education (ACE) can help you get started with a certified Apprenticeship program and a $1,000 scholarship toward your classes.
Apply Monday, June 15, through Saturday, August 15, for $1,000 towards an FCPS ACE Trades Apprenticeship class starting this Fall. See more details and explore trade programs.
 Apprenticeship 101: Core Construction Skills
Due to high demand, a third course section is now open for Apprenticeship 101: Core Construction Skills, through FCPS Adult and Community Education (ACE).
Prepare to succeed in any skilled-trade career. This rigorous course from the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) covers all the basic skills you need to begin an apprenticeship and a career in the Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, or other Construction trades.
This course is a prerequisite to all other Level 1 NCCER trades curriculum and is required to gain NCCER craft qualification. Learning is condensed into three weeks of intensive training, combining both in-person and online classes. Earn 80 hours of apprenticeship-related instruction as well as an industry-recognized, registered credential. And connect with employers who may sponsor your career!
Enroll today. These classes fill quickly. The tuition price has been subsidized by grants to make it an affordable start to building your career.
 Summer Courses for SAT Test Prep
Make the most of your time this summer to get confident and ready to “ACE” your SATs. Affordable classes are available through FCPS Adult and Community Education (ACE) to prepare you for either (or both) the Math Part 1 or Part 2 exams. Or, strengthen your overall test-taking strategies with a Reading/Writing Skills and Strategies class to enhance speed, accuracy, and confidence. Choose either day or evening classes to fit your summer schedule.
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