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https://cedarlaneschool.fcps.edu/

Twitter:  @CedarLaneHS

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Upcoming Dates:

Full Calendar:  https://cedarlaneschool.fcps.edu/news-events/calendar  (continuous updates)

 

1/9.................. SEL Day

1/9.................. Basketball Practice After School

1/10............... Special Elections

1/11............... RTL 1

1/12............... School Wide Presentation

1/13............... Basketball vs Quander

1/13............... RTL 2

1/16............... No School (Martin Luther King Day)

1/17............... Gold Day

1/17............... Level Up Day

1/18............... Email IEP Progress Reports

1/18............... RTL 3

1/18............... Step Transition Presentation

1/19............... Underclass Photo Make Up Day

1/20............... RTL 4

1/20............... Basketball Game vs East

1/25............... Quarter 2 Ends

1/25............... 2 Hour Early Release

1/26............... No School – Staff Development

1/27............... No School - TWD

 

Special Elections

Cedar Lane is a voting location for the Vienna community.  On January 10, elections will be held here.  As usual, voters will come in through the door by the music room and exit out through the gym.  Because of this, our gym classes and music classes will be held in alternative locations on this day.

 

School Wide Presentation

Craig James is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in both the private and public sectors.  He is the Co-Founder and Director of Operations of Insight Into Action Therapy.

 

Craig is an expert in substance abuse and substance dependence treatment and has provided numerous trainings to parents, schools, and consultation to other clinicians on this topic.

 

Craig has co-authored the manual for the Post Dispositional Unit in Fairfax County, a dual diagnosis program that provided education and therapy for teens with mental health and substance abuse problems.

 

Craig’s clientele of adolescents and adults includes students, business executives, professional and amateur athletes, and those with court involvement. www.insightactiontherapy.com

 

Students will come down in 2 groups. 10th & 11th Grades from 12:30 - 1:15

9th & 12th Grades from 1:30 - 2:15. Opt out forms were sent home on 1/3, if you want to opt your child out of the presentation, please return the opt out form to the main office.

 

STEP Transition Presentation

This presentation is designed for 11th and 12th grade students who have been identified for potential Davis/Step after graduation.  Students and parents will be notified directly from our ETR, Ms. Veltri.  If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]

 

STEP is for students aged 18-22 with disabilities who need a modified curriculum. The STEP program curriculum focuses on career and life skills. Students spend the majority of their day working on employment-related skills. Students may spend up to 5 hours per day on an independent job site. STEP students also take part in work-based learning activities. 

 

Underclass Photo Make Ups

Makeup Photo Day at Cedar Lane is Thursday, January 19.  

 

For any questions about school photos, please contact Robb Metry at Cedar Lane School at [email protected]  or call the school at 703-208-2400.

 

New Year’s Resolutions

In January, many people will head to their local Target or Michaels to find a new planner. The crisp, fresh feeling of new paper to write new and improved goals gets some of us excited. When thinking of your goals consider making them SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time bound), this method breaks your goals down into specific objectives and makes it easier for you to track your progress. What goals would you like to share with your child, to show them examples of healthy adult introspection? Introspection, looking within, is necessary to learn how to manage stress in a healthy manner. What regular coping skills can be implemented into your daily/ weekly routine? Some goals may be physical, spiritual, financial, or emotional. Would it be easier to have serious conversations over a family dinner? Or maybe regular family dinners, spark joy and connection that’s often missing.

 

Research has shown that family therapy is the best treatment option for young people who misuse drugs and alcohol (SAMHSA). Many people use drugs to manage life’s hardships when they feel disconnected from themselves or others. The opposite of addiction is connection, and young people benefit from connection with their families. Families who have a common mission based on autonomy and openness instead of secrecy and silence thrive. Families teach young people how to manage stress when they communicate honestly and openly with one another. Learning how to manage stress early in life could be a major factor in whether or not a young person decides to use drugs.

 

For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.

Sources & Resources

https://tinyurl.com/yc24uuw3

 

For further Information & support:

Ken Johnson, M.Ed.

Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist

[email protected]

 

 

101 Cedar Lane, SW, Vienna, VA 22180 |  Main Phone: 703.208.2400
Attendance: 703.208.2424 | Web | Twitter

Cedar Update

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Cedar Lane Update

 

https://cedarlaneschool.fcps.edu/

Twitter:  @CedarLaneHS

Facebook:  Cedar Lane HS

 

Upcoming Dates:

Full Calendar:  https://cedarlaneschool.fcps.edu/news-events/calendar  (continuous updates)

 

12/19-1/2/23. Winter Break

1/3/23............ Students Return

1/3/23............ Black Day

 

 Most Important Thing…Happy Relaxing Holidays

Here is our favorite Santa and his Elf helper to make you smile.  Principal Lundy and AP Dougherty delivered hot chocolate, tea and doughnuts to their staff on Tuesday.  Both want to wish you a Very Merry Winter Break!!

 

SIS Availability Over Break

SIS, ParentVUE, and StudentVUE will be unavailable for all users beginning Friday, December 16, at 5:00 p.m. until Wednesday, December 21, at 6:00 a.m., for system upgrade during the Holiday Break.

 Underclass Photo Make Ups

Makeup Photo Day at Cedar Lane has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 19.  

For any questions about school photos, please contact Robb Metry at Cedar Lane School at [email protected]  or call the school at 703-208-2400.

 

December Cedar Chips has been posted

https://cedarlaneschool.fcps.edu/news/cedar-chips-newsletter

 

Mental Health, Coping & Addiction

One in four Americans suffers from a mental illness. Almost 3 in 5 people with mental illness will receive no treatment or medication. In 2019, an estimated 47.6 million adults (19% of the country) had a mental illness, but only 43% received any kind of mental health care (Johns Hopkins). There are many reasons why a person may turn to drugs or alcohol initially, including using these mind-altering substances as a coping mechanism for stress, difficult emotions, physical ailments, and other issues. Drugs and alcohol can provide a temporary respite from reality and everyday life. They can enhance pleasure and decrease inhibitions and anxiety.  Drug use can be an unhealthy coping mechanism. Coping mechanisms are habits formed over time that serve to help a person manage situations or stress levels.

 

Not all coping mechanisms are maladaptive or destructive; however, addiction is both.

 

Before using drugs as a coping strategy here are some recommendations for a healthier mindset. The goal is to identify the “void” or issue and work towards healing. In the meantime, experts recommend diet and exercise as great places to start. See your Primary Care Physician and a therapist if needed. Quality sleep is also a major factor in a healthy mind. Surround yourself with good people and don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it.

 

For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.

Resources:

https://bit.ly/3YmLvZJ

https://bit.ly/3hj3jE5

 

For further Information & support:

Ken Johnson

Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist

Email: [email protected]

 

 

 

See you in 2023!

101 Cedar Lane, SW, Vienna, VA 22180 |  Main Phone: 703.208.2400
Attendance: 703.208.2424 | Web | Twitter

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