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Good afternoon, Cedar Lane Community!!
The bells have rung, the hallways are quiet, and the summer break is officially underway! We want to express our deepest gratitude to all of our students, staff, and families for making the 2025–2026 school year so incredible. Your partnership, dedication, and resilience are what make Cedar Lane such a special community, and we hope everyone is already enjoying a well-deserved rest.
Even though the school year has wrapped up, today’s final newsletter is packed with resources to help you navigate the months ahead. We encourage all families to take a close look at the information below for important summer program offerings, student opportunities, and upcoming fall preparation items.
Have a safe, relaxing, and absolutely wonderful summer break. We look forward to seeing our returning students later this year!
With immense gratitude and wishes for a sunny summer,
The Staff of Cedar Lane School
Contents:
- Saturday, June 27 ⇒ FCPS Immunization Clinic at Frost Middle School
- Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 31 ⇒ Extended School Year (ESY) at Cedar Lane School
- Saturday, July 18 ⇒ FCPS Immunization Clinic at Frost Middle School
- Monday, August 3 ⇒ SAT/PSAT Accommodation Request Forms Due (Students with Disabilities)
- 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)
Provide Feedback on Secondary Mathematics Instructional Resource
FCPS will adopt new mathematics instructional resources for Math 6 (middle school only) through Algebra 2 for the 2026-27 school year. A review committee composed of community members, administrators, and teachers met to review materials submitted by vendors. The public is invited to review and provide feedback on the proposed resource.
Access the proposed resource for middle school Math 6 through Algebra 2 in person or on the Mathematics Basal Resource webpage from Saturday, June 13, to Sunday, July 12. Those reviewing instructional materials will provide feedback through a digital form. All community feedback will be shared with the review committee and the Fairfax County School Board before a board vote in July.
Hard copies of instructional materials will be available for review at Willow Oaks Welcome Center, Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. If review hours are needed outside of these hours, please email MathBasalReview@fcps.edu.
Calendar Survey
FCPS values your input as we plan future school calendars. On Friday, June 5, all caregivers and FCPS staff will receive an email from noreply@fcps.edu containing a unique link to complete the FCPS Calendar Survey.
Your feedback matters. Please take a few minutes to share your priorities and perspectives by Monday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m.
Your individual responses will be kept confidential and will not be shared with school staff or used in any way that identifies you or your student. Only aggregate, summary-level results will be reported to the Fairfax County School Board.
If you do not receive a link to the survey or have technical difficulties completing the survey, please contact the FCPS Office of Research and Program Evaluation.
Encuesta sobre el Calendario
Su opinión es importante para FCPS cuando planificamos el calendario escolar. El viernes 5 de junio, todos los representantes y personal de FCPS recibirán un email de noreply@fcps.edu que contendrá un link único con el que podrá completar la Encuesta sobre el Calendario de FCPS.
Su opinión es importante. Tómese unos minutos y comparta con nosotros cuáles son sus prioridades y perspectivas, por favor llene la encuesta antes de las 11:59 p.m. del lunes 22 de junio.
Sus respuestas son confidenciales y no se le mostrarán al personal escolar, ni serán usadas de forma tal que se pueda identificarle a usted o a su estudiante. Solo se le presentarán a la Junta Escolar un resumen sumario de los resultados.
Si no recibe el link de la encuesta, o tiene dificultades técnicas completándola, por favor contacte a la Oficina de FCPS para Investigaciones y Evaluación de Programas.
Summer Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy
FCPS’ Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests, from camps and activities to health and safety resources.
Be sure to check back over the summer, as more resources may be added.
Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation and Neither Does Fun!The FCPS Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
Los Recursos para el Verano Ayudan a que los Estudiantes se Mantengan Curiosos, Sanos y Ocupados
La Guía de FCPS de Recursos para el Verano contiene actividades y consejos sobre una variedad de temas e intereses que van desde, campamentos y actividades, hasta recursos sobre salud y seguridad.
Asegúrese de revisarla otra vez más adelante en el verano puesto que podrían agregarse nuevos recursos.
¡Aprender no Toma Vacaciones, y la Diversión Tampoco!
La página web Aprendiendo en el Verano de FCPS ofrece ideas y estrategias para que las familias mantengan viva la curiosidad de los estudiantes hasta agosto. El verano es el momento perfecto para que ayude a su estudiante a explorar nuevos intereses, reforzar conceptos aprendidos y mantenerse interesado en aprender.
Summer Meals for Students
Starting Monday, June 22, no-cost meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on site while eating their meals.
This year, thanks to generous support from Educate Fairfax, families may also receive one no-cost breakfast and lunch per adult at the following elementary schools: Braddock, Dogwood, Glen Forest, Hutchison, Hybla Valley, and London Towne.
Summer sites will continue to be added, so please check the Summer Food webpage regularly for updates.
Comidas para Estudiantes Durante el Verano
A partir del lunes 22 de junio, se ofrecerán comidas gratis, por orden de llegada, en los lugares y horas listados en la página web del Programa de Verano del Servicio de Comidas. Los estudiantes deberán consumir las comidas en el sitio.
Este año, gracias al generoso respaldo de Educate Fairfax, las familias pueden también recibir un desayuno y un almuerzo gratuitos por adulto, en las siguientes escuelas primarias: Braddock, Dogwood, Glen Forest, Hutchison, Hybla Valley y London Towne.
Más lugares serán agregados durante el verano, por lo que recomendamos que revise regularmente la página web.
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.
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.
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.
Tick and Mosquito Safety
May is Fight the Bite Awareness Month in Fairfax County! Did you know the bite of an infected mosquito or tick can lead to a life-changing illness like West Nile virus or Lyme disease? The Fairfax County Health Department recommends using insect repellents that contain EPA-registered ingredients like DEET or picaridin to prevent bites. Be sure to follow product instructions when using repellents. In addition to wearing repellent, follow these steps:
- Wear long, loose light-colored clothing outdoors.
- Treat clothing, shoes and gear with permethrin. Be sure to follow product instructions.
- Shower as soon as possible after outdoor activities. Make sure to check for ticks on yourself and family members after spending time outdoors.
- Put clothes in the dryer for 10 minutes on high heat after spending time outdoors. This will kill ticks that may be attached to dry clothing.
For more information, check out Fairfax County Health Department's Fight the Bite page.
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Water Safety
Summer is on the way and it’s time to get wet! Did you know that May is National Water Safety Month? Swimming is a physical activity that offers many health benefits; however, injuries can happen, and germs can be spread. With a little education, you can play a role in preventing illnesses and injuries when you swim, play and relax in the water. It is critical that children never be around water unsupervised. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children between 3 and 5 years of age. Swim Healthy Virginia is an excellent resource to learn more about recreational water illnesses, swimming safety, beach monitoring and harmful algae blooms.
For more information, check out Fairfax County Health Department's Healthy Swimming and Recreational Water Safety page.
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