Inside Lion Nation SY26 #12 10-18

In this newsletter yesterday afternoon, the day for Harvest Day was mistakenly listed as Tuesday. My apologies!

Dear Cedar Lane Families,

Happy Harvest season! As we enter this festive time of year, we are so excited to celebrate with our students and families during our upcoming Harvest Day Parade on Wednesday, October 28th at 10:00 AM.

We invite you to join us on the track to cheer on our students! The SBHS band will be joining us for the festivities. If you plan to attend, please remember to bring a government-issued photo ID to check in at the front office or at the track check-in table prior to the parade. Students are welcome to wear school-appropriate costumes for the parade—please ensure costumes do not include full masks or pretend weapons. Reach out directly to your child's teacher if you have any specific classroom questions.

Please also keep in mind that there will be no school for students on Thursday, October 29th through Tuesday, November 3rd as we end the first quarter and observe student holidays. We hope our students enjoy the extended break to relax and recharge with family!

Thank you for your continued partnership and support in making Cedar Lane such a wonderful community.

With Fierce Lion Pride,

Mrs. Jenn Haggerty

Principal, Cedar Lane ES

Jennifer.Haggerty@lcps.org

Book a meeting with Mrs. Haggerty

• October 27th --Quarterly Awards (Fourth Grade 8:00am) (Fifth Grade 8:45 am)
• October 27th--Red Robin Spirit NIght
• October 28th- Harvest Day (Parade 10 am)
• October 28th Monster Mash
• October 29th-November 3rd Student Holidays/End of First Quarter

We are excited to invite you to join us for the Harvest Day Parade!

Student Costumes--- students are invited to wear school appropriate costumes. During the day no full masks or pretend weapons are allowed. This will be held on the track at 10am. Please remember that to join us on the track you must bring your government issued ID and check in at the front office or table that we will have posted by the track.

Class Specific Information-- Please reach out to your child's teacher for any classroom specific questions.

Parade--You are invited to join us for the parade on the track. The SBHS band will be joining us. The parade starts at 10am.

If you are joining for any part of the day (even just the parade) you must check in using your government issued ID. LCPS Safety and Security will be on site. Thank you for your assistance in this matter!

Attached please find the latest Cedar Lane PTA newsletter. In this newsletter:

• This Tuesday! Red Robin Spirit Night
• Wednesday: Monster Mash - Information/Volunteers Wanted
• School Musical Signup (Crew Spots Still Available)
• Staff Favorites List
• Volunteer for Roar Store
• PTA Reflections Contest
• Register for Science Olympiad
• Box Tops for Education

With Lion Pride,
Cedar Lane PTA

Beginning with the 2026-27 school year, the Virginia Board of Education is raising the Pass/Proficient cut scores for Reading and Mathematics Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments. The changes will be phased in over four years and apply only to Reading and Mathematics SOL assessments.

Visit the LCPS Office of Assessment Services webpage to learn more about the changes, review frequently asked questions and access additional resources.

Hello wonderful Cedar Lane Families!

My name is Jessica Klinger, the new Family Liaison. I love my role helping our community specifically but not limited to any English language learner families, families who might be experiencing economic hardship, or any new families. I am excited to be back working with you this school year!

Some helpful Links:

LCPS Free and Reduced Meals - breakfast, lunch, snack financial support (5 items provided with each meal)

Cedar Lane Family Assistance Form - financial and social services support/information

Interpreter Request form - any phone call, visit, virtual meeting can be in a language of your choosing.

Cedar Lane Needs Network - sign up to help our school!

Ways this role can support your student in need:

• School fees

• School supplies

• Field trip fees

• Magazine subscriptions

• Food

• Free and reduced meal application

• Backpack buddies - weekend meals

• Long weekend support

• Fall, winter, spring, summer break meals

• Clothing

• Coats

• Hats/gloves

• Shoes

• seasonal

• Information/resources

• Health, medical, dental, employment, social services

• Extras (as supplies are available)

• Holiday Support

• School pictures

• yearbooks

Prohibited Devices for Use on School Campuses

● Motorized Personal Transport: E-bikes, mopeds, motorized skateboards, motorized scooters, golf carts, go-karts, low-speed vehicles, surreys, and battery-operated ride-on vehicles.

● Motorized Toys: Drones, model airplanes, helicopters, hovercraft, and similar remote-controlled or electronic devices.

Arrival and Dismissal Rules

● Arrival: Students may ride/operate these devices to and from the campus boundary. Upon reaching the school entrance, students must disembark and walk their mode of transport directly to its designated parking area.

● Dismissal: At the end of the day, students must walk their mode of transport all the way to the school property line before starting or riding it.

● Helmets should be utilized at all times.

The LCPS Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Family Academy offers seven free online sessions during the 2026-2027 school year, providing families with practical information, resources and tools to support their children’s education.

This year’s Family Academy focuses on three key themes: Advocate, partnering for your child’s success; Empower, gaining tools to support student success; and Connect, navigating school and division communication.

2026-2027 Family Academy Schedule

• Nov. 3: Getting Involved with Your School and LCPS

• Dec. 8: Math and Writing Resources

• Feb. 2: Family Voice and Empowerment

• March 2: College, Career and Skilled Trades Opportunities

• April 6: Digital Citizenship

• May 11: Summer Opportunities

Sessions begin at noon and last approximately 30 minutes. Each session will also be available online afterward for on-demand viewing.

Learn more: lcps.org/familyacademy

The Division of English Learners, Family and Community Engagement (EL FACE) Office invites new international families to our Welcome to LCPS EL Family Workshop.

This informative session will include information about LCPS and the U.S School system. A toolkit to support students' transition to LCPS will be shared.

Sessions will be held on the first Thursday of every month at the Sterling Community Center (120 Enterprise Street,

Sterling, VA 20164) from 6- 8 p.m.

Let’s Work Together to Support Strong Student Attendance

As we’ve shared in earlier newsletters, LCPS and the Virginia Department of Education are continuing to emphasize the importance of regular student attendance this year.

At Cedar Lane, we understand that there are many valid and personal reasons why a student might miss school. Please know that we are here to support you in making the best decisions for your child and family. Our goal is simply to keep you informed and work alongside you if attendance becomes a concern.

If a student misses more than 10% of the school year, families will receive a notification from us. This is not meant to alarm, but rather to open the door for conversation and collaboration. One helpful step is to email Mrs. Haggerty directly before any planned trips. While LCPS policy states that many planned absences are considered unexcused, reaching out in advance allows us to help you make informed choices and avoid surprises.

Every day of learning matters, and we truly appreciate your partnership in helping your child stay on track.

Thank you for all you do to support your student and our school community!

Loudoun County Public Schools is seeking parents and staff to serve on committees reviewing challenged instructional materials. Volunteers will be contacted when a challenge arises and selected randomly from the eligible pool.

Sign-up is year-round, starting Aug. 1, 2026. Learn more and apply: Challenged Instructional Resources

Email: jennifer.haggerty@lcps.org

Phone:(571) 252-2120

Website: https://www.lcps.org/o/ced

Address: 43700 Tolamac Dr. Ashburn, VA 20147

School Hours: 7:30am --2:30 pm