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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)
10/27 RTL 2
10/30-11/3 Spirit Week
10/31 RTL Self Choice
11/2 Gardening with YMSl Huntermill
11/1 Late Bus Day
11/1 Basketball Practice
11/2 RTL 6
11/3 Quarter 1 Ends
11/3 2 Hour Early Release
11/4 Gardening with YMSL HunterMill
11/6 No School - School Planning
11/7 No School - TWD
11/8 Late Bus Day
11/8 Basketball Practice
11/8 Gardening with YMSL Hunter Mill
11/8 RTL 8
11/10 RTL 1
11/11 Gardening with YMSL Hunter Mill
11/14 RTL 3
11/15 Late Bus
11/16 RTL 5
11/17 Fire Drill
11/20 SEL
11/22-24 No School - Thanksgiving
11/27 SEL
11/29 Late bus
11/29 RTL 7
12/1 RTL 2
Impact Aid Forms are DUE
Impact Aid programs and grants are designed to assist local school districts that enroll federally connected students. For more information about Impact Aid, use this link: https://www.fcps.edu/node/49068
Starting in October 2023, FCPS parents will have the option to fill out the Federal Impact Aid Survey online through their ParentVue account.
Learn more about ParentVue accounts.
Ultimate Gift Introduction YMSL (Young Men’s Service League) Hunter Mill
YMSL is a community organization https://chapters.ymsl.org/chapter/huntermill/ volunteering to help maintain Cedar Lane grounds, do some work monthly on our gardens and flowers, help plant and replace flowers, help with the upkeep monthly, paint and replace the wood in the garden, add some updated benches and other cosmetic things, along with other volunteer projects they would to partner with us. We have worked out some dates and times to work in the gardens and they are listed below. The dates are on Saturdays and Wednesdays, to accommodate late bus runs on Wednesdays. Students will receive Community Service hours.
- Wednesday- November 1st- 3:30 -5:30 (Students can participate)
- Saturday November 4th- 9:00am- 12:00pm ( Staff and Students)- 8:00am prep time
- Wednesday November 8th- 3:30 -5:30 pm (Students can participate)
- Saturday November 18th- 9:00am- 12:00pm (Staff and Students) 8:00am Prep Time
Spirit Week Themes!
Cedar Lane once again will hold a Spirit Week from 10/3 through 11/3. The daily fun themes are listed below:
- Monday 10/30 Pajama Day
- Tuesday 10/31 Costume Day
- Wednesday 11/1 Crazy Hair Day
- Thursday 11/2 Staff/Student Swap Day
- Friday 11/3 School Colors Day
- Freshman (9th) wear Black
- Sophomores (10th) wear Yellow
- Juniors (11th) wear Purple
- Seniors (12th) wear Orange
Outstanding Cedar Lane Employee Awards Program
Reminder: Student Food Deliveries
Cedar Lane does not allow food delivery during the school day. Please reinforce with your child that ordering from a delivery service during school is not allowed. Students will often have a delivery driver come to an entrance other than Door 1, which compromises the safety of the entire school. Our staff does not have the capacity to manage food deliveries and will not open the doors for Uber Eats, GrubHub, DoorDash or any other service. Students should not be leaving the building to meet anyone for deliveries.
If your child forgets their lunch, parents or guardians can bring lunch and drop it off in the main office for your child to pick up. We strongly encourage parents/guardians to load at least a few dollars on your child’s lunch account for situations where they have forgotten lunch.
Conversing with Teens about Substance Use
Within this society’s culture sometimes we avoid talking about topics that make us uncomfortable but can be both lifesaving and changing, such as finances and drugs. Are there things that would have really made a difference in some of your experiences if known when younger, that can be shared with your teenager now? Here’s a few tips for talking about substance use and misuse with your teenager.
Avoid:
- Overgeneralizations/horror stories
Ex: “People who use drugs go to jail and end up homeless.” -That is not true for most people.
- Sharing about how you used to do drugs
Ex: “I smoked in high school, so I understand wanting to experiment.” - The THC content in marijuana is much higher than when you may have used.
Ex: “It’s okay if you do it at home, but not anywhere else.” -This creates a gray area and demonstrates an acceptance for not following rules and established boundaries.
Tips:
- Have a united front or if alone be consistent.
Both parents need to communicate the same message. No good cop, bad cop.
- Recognize addiction in your family.
Speak the unspoken. Share information that could help your teen make an informed decision about “playing with fire” since they’re genetically predisposed.
- Set a desired outcome for the conversation.
What do you want your teen to understand before you start the conversation?
- Focus on their health as important and a concern versus behavior.
Avoid finger pointing literally and figuratively.
- Set firm expectations & boundaries
Clearly explain what is and isn’t acceptable for your household and the associated consequences.
- Keep a “cool head”
- Withhold judgment
- Be direct
- Be prepared for your teen’s reaction.
Resources:
Helpful Info to Quit Vaping:
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/free-e-cigarette-quit-program
FCPS video on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs: https://dl.ebmcdn.net/fcps/courses/ATODParentPresentationRequired103119b/story_html5.html
Knowing the signs of Substance Abuse:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VWGxTZrpCU
For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.
For further information & support:
Ken Johnson
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
Kwjohnson@fcps.edu
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