Cedar Connection
March 20, 2026

A Word from the Cedar Lane Staff

Good afternoon Cedar Lane Community!!

Today, we wish a joyous and peaceful Eid al-Fitr to all of our students and families celebrating the conclusion of Ramadan. We hope this day is filled with community, reflection, and celebration for you and your loved ones.

Additionally, we would like to extend our warmest wishes to those in our community celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year. As we welcome the arrival of spring and the promise of new beginnings, we wish you a year ahead filled with health, happiness, and prosperity.

It is a privilege to learn and grow in a community that is enriched by such a beautiful tapestry of cultures and traditions!

As we return to the building next week, we will be entering the final stretch of the grading period. Please keep in mind that next Friday, March 27, is the official last day of the third quarter. We encourage all students to:

  • Check their Gradebooks over the weekend.

  • Submit any outstanding assignments.

  • Connect with their teachers early in the week with any final questions.

Let’s work together to stay focused and finish these next five days strong!

Once the quarter concludes next Friday, it will be time for Spring Break! Cedar Lane will be closed from Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3. We look forward to a productive final week of the quarter followed by a well-deserved time of rest for our entire school community.

With wishes for a celebratory and restful weekend,

The Staff of Cedar Lane School

Contents:

Upcoming Dates/Events

  • Friday, March 27 ⇒ Last Day of the Third Quarter
  • Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 3 ⇒ Spring Break
  • Wednesday, April 8 ⇒ Senior Photo Day
  • Thursday, April 9 ⇒ Field Trip (Smithsonian Museum of Natural History)
  • Wednesday, April 15 ⇒ Madison Pyramid Day of Service
  • Tuesday, April 21 ⇒ Statewide Election (No School for Students)

Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Questionnaire

We Want Your Feedback!

On Monday, April 6, parents and guardians of Cedar Lane will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity to share anonymous feedback about our school’s leadership and environment.

Topics covered in the survey include:

✅ Instructional leadership

✅ School climate

✅ Management (human resources and organizational)

✅ Communication and community relations

✅ Culturally responsive and equitable leadership

✅ Professionalism

The questionnaire will be open April 6 - April 19 and will be collected online. When you receive the email from noreply@fcps.edu, please take a few minutes to complete it. Your input is valuable and helps shape the future of our school. Thank you for your time and feedback!

Course Request Parent Acknowledgement

Parent Acknowledgment of Course Requests for Next School Year

As the academic advising and course selection period draws to a close, we want to ensure all families feel confident about their child's educational path. A new feature in SIS ParentVUE allows parents and guardians to easily review and acknowledge their student's course requests for the 2026-27 school year. Please contact Ms. Williams for support or assistance. To access this feature: 

  1. Log in to your ParentVUE account.
  2. Navigate to the Course Request module.
  3. Review your student’s course request list for next school year.
  1. To complete the acknowledgment, click Student Info in the left menu.
  2. Click Edit Information.
  3. In the Course Request Acknowledgment field, update the acknowledgment field to Yes.
  4. Click Save Changes.

Families have until Friday, March 27, to review and acknowledge course requests via this new feature.

Visit the FCPS SIS ParentVUE account overview webpage for more instructions and screenshots of this process.

Aprobación por los Padres de los Cursos Solicitados para el Próximo Año Escolar

Ahora que el periodo de asesoramiento académico y selección de asignaturas llega a su fin, queremos asegurarnos de que todas las familias se sientan seguras respecto a la trayectoria educativa de sus hijos. Una nueva función de SIS ParentVUE permite a los padres y tutores revisar y confirmar fácilmente las solicitudes de asignaturas de sus hijos para el curso 2026-27. Si necesitan ayuda o asistencia, por favor, pónganse en contacto con Sra. Williams. Para acceder a esta funcionalidad: 

  1. Entre en su cuenta de ParentVUE.
  2. Vaya al módulo de Solicitud de Curso.
  3. Revise la lista de cursos que su estudiante solicitó para el próximo año escolar.
  4. Para aceptarlos, haga clic en Información para Estudiantes, en el menú a la izquierda.
  5. Haga clic en Editar Información.
  6. En la casilla “Course Request Acknowledgment”, Marque la casilla como Sí.
  7. Haga clic en Guardar Cambios.

Las familias tienen hasta el sábado 27 de marzo para revisar y aceptar las solicitudes de cursos usando esta funcionalidad.

Visite la página web general de de FCPS de su cuenta en SIS ParentVUE  para que encuentre más instrucciones y vea imágenes de cómo luce el proceso en su pantalla.

Beyond the Likes Virtual Youth Forum

Beyond the Likes Event Promotional Image

Beyond the Likes - Social Media, Mental Health & You

The American Academy of Pediatrics Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health invites teens (ages 14-19) to participate in Beyond the Likes - Social Media, Mental Health & You, a free virtual youth forum on Saturday, April 18, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET.

This interactive event will empower young people to navigate the digital world with confidence, engage in meaningful conversations with peers and experts, and gain practical tools for managing their digital lives. Earn a Certificate of Completion and get a chance to win prizes! 

Clubs and organizations whose members participate in the forum may be eligible for a small stipend; interested groups can contact Marija Hegel at mhegel@aap.org for more information.