TABLE OF CONTENTS
- PTSA Needs You
- Anti-Tobacco/Vaping Campaign
- All-Night Grad Party
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Calendar
DONATE/VOLUNTEER/JOIN!
Donations Needed!
We need donations to fully fund the senior scholarships account and teacher grant program!
Link to donate (or join!) https://chantillyhsptsa.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true
If you are interested in becoming a PTSA board member or committee chair (fundraising, membership, student scholarships, communications, and more) for the 2024-2025 school year, please contact our president, Rola Aboul-Hosn, at president@chantillyhsptsa.org
ANTI-TOBACCO AND
ANTI-VAPING CAMPAIGN
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Thanks to the parents and staff members who attended the speaking engagement on February 15th, and a huge thank you to Chantilly Pyramid's Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist, Stacey King, for coming to talk to us, and for providing such valuable information! |
The non-profit organization, PEP (Parent Encouragement Program) is presenting a free webinar on Thursday, February 22, from 7:00 to 9:15 p.m. entitled, Kids, Drugs, and Alcohol: What to Know and How to Talk About It.
https://pepparentonline.org/p/kids-drugs-alcohol
Any student wishing to volunteer with this campaign should email PTSA secretary, Nina Zaretsky, at secretary@chantillyhsptsa.org. We are specifically looking for students who would be interested in organizing an after-school club for next year that would focus on student health and wellness, and students interested in taking free digital courses about the dangers associated with e-cigarette use and misuse of prescription medications. Click here for more information: https://truthinitiative.org/curriculums
ALL NIGHT GRAD PARTY!
Your senior won't want to miss this year's All-Night Grad Party on June 7th starting at 11 p.m., going right on through to 4 a.m. on June 8th!
Early bird pricing of $75.00 ends March 1st! We will have a casino in the cafeteria, a DJ taking requests to keep everyone moving, games, more food than they can eat, prizes every hour, and a grand prize drawing at the end of the party! Prizes range from electronics to gift cards to sporting event tickets.
Go to https://chantillyhsptsa.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true to register and for more information. You may send a check payable to CHS PTSA – ANGP to the school:
Chantilly High School
ATTN: ANGP Registration
4201 Stringfellow Road
Chantilly, VA 20151
FREE WEBINARS IN MARCH
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance is hosting the following free Webinars during the first half of March:
Boundary IQ | Tues 3/5, 12-1:00 p.m. CST
Creating and maintaining healthy boundaries can be a challenging task. Some people grew up in environments where setting boundaries was not emphasized or valued, resulting in struggles to establish boundaries in adulthood. Fear of conflict, a tendency to prioritize others' approval, or past experiences of invalidation or disrespect can also contribute to difficulties in setting and maintaining boundaries. Discuss the role of boundaries in relationships and learn how to implement healthy boundaries in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist.
Register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316068330420/WN_O2QQn_VgTECfzto0klWQ8w
Understanding Bipolar Disorder | Wed 3/6, 10-11:00 a.m. CST
Everyone experiences ups and downs, but bipolar disorder is different. An accessible guide to understanding the types of bipolar disorder, their symptoms, common misconceptions, and how relationships are impacted. Discuss treatment options and learn practical tips for managing symptoms with a licensed therapist.
Register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316068330420/WN_nRDI7wCOTaKpCkFcekVMDA
Understanding Depression | Wed 3/6, 12-1:00 p.m. CST
How is depression different from sadness? An accessible guide to understanding causation, symptoms, and treatment options for depressive disorders.
Register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316068330420/WN_6F32YhMnRhKjmSsLeaPbqA
Attachment Theory: Emotional Attachments in Relationships | Mon 3/11, 12-1:00 p.m. CDT
Understanding your attachment style can help you not only understand yourself better, it helps you navigate relationships with the people you care about. Examine different attachment styles and how they impact our adult relationships and learn how to heal from early, unhealthy emotional attachments in this one-hour seminar. Part 3 of a 3-part series.
Register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316068330420/WN_IFFvWvngTRmYbimnyB7HZA
Understanding Dissociative Disorders | Tues 3/12, 10-11:00 a.m. CDT
Dissociation changes your sense of time and identity and makes people feel disconnected from their thoughts, feelings, and memories. It's a normal phenomenon that most people experience at some point, though some will develop a dissociative disorder that requires treatment. Explore the types of dissociative disorders, their symptoms, prevalence & causation, and how they're treated with a licensed therapist.
Register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316068330420/WN_Aemv-t0cRmCEW2wmjIk51w
The Science Behind Self-Esteem | Wed 3/13, 10-11:00 a.m. CDT
People with low self-esteem and self-confidence often see themselves in a distorted way that can negatively impact their personal relationships, work, and education. Explore protective & vulnerability factors in self-esteem and learn practical tips to overcome self-limiting beliefs and strengthen self-confidence with a licensed therapist.
Register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316068330420/WN_tDvN97kWRJ2Y0EAkeGuaSA
Understanding Oppositional Defiance Disorder | Tues 3/19, 1-2 p.m. EDT
It’s not unusual for children and teenagers to be defiant, and to question authority on occasion. Discuss how disordered behavior is distinguished from typical child development and explore the diagnostic criteria, causes, and treatment of oppositional defiant disorder in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist.
Register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-oppositional-defiant-disorder-free-webinar-tickets-806941121617
Understanding Cutting and Self-Harm | Wed 3/20, 11- 2 p.m. EDT
Self-injury is a complex behavior that is difficult to understand if you haven’t experienced it. Explore what self-harm is and is not, why people purposefully hurt themselves, and the symptoms to look for. Dispel myths and stereotypes and learn what treatments are most effective with a licensed therapist.
Register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-cutting-and-self-harm-free-webinar-tickets-806969666997
Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder | Tues 3/26, 1-2 p.m. EDT
Of the major mental illnesses, borderline personality disorder is among the most stigmatized. Separate myths and facts and explore the signs and symptoms, causes, and treatment of this often-misunderstood diagnosis. Gain practical tips to manage symptoms and support loved ones with a licensed therapist.
Register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-borderline-personality-disorder-free-webinar-tickets-808258341457
CALENDAR/EVENTS
Did you know?
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The old saying, "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb" comes from ancestral beliefs in balance, meaning that if the weather at the beginning of March was bad (roaring like a lion), it should be good at the end of March (gentle like a lamb).
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March 2: National Read Across America Day
March 4: National Sons Day, Marching Music Day, National Grammar Day, National Hug a G.I. Day
March 8: International Women's Day
March 10: Daylight Savings Time
March 13: National Good Samaritan Day
March 14: National Pi Day
March 17: St. Patrick's Day
March 19: Spring Begins
March 21: PTSA Executive Board Meeting
March 25: National Medal of Honor Day
March 26: Epilepsy Awareness Day
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