Hey everyone it's Kat. Things have been pretty busy here at CRA for the past few days. As most of you know seminar was on thursday and friday of last week so those of us whose parents didn't come worked in the kitchen, helped set things up, and did some school. It was nice getting to see everyone's parents it and looked like everyone was enjoying themselves. Yesterday was Halloween, and we enjoyed candy, watched Lord of the Rings (not to my liking), and just had fun. It was a healthy, sober Halloween. Well have a good week everyone, I'll update you guys in two weeks because I'm going on a home pass.

Hi it's Jamie. So it was just seminar and things were way busy (as Kat just said). I went on pass and had a good time and most of the other students did as well. Now everyone's back and trying to get back inthe seing of things, but we'll be there in no time. This week the volleyball team refs the other games so nothing to exciting with that other than getting to have one of those sweet whistles (maybe I just get excited about that...oh well). The children's books are finally DONE and we are just patiently waiting to go over to Neola and donate them. Our next project is making a candy themed tree to donate to and auction so that's going to be fun. I'm sure we're going to be getting a lot of picturese of this stuff on here soon so keep checking. Well, thats about it things are going great for me here and I hope you guys had a good time with your students!!

Hello there! My name is Jake and I am a student at the Cedar Ridge Academy new Boarding school. Seminar this past week went great, and I went on pass with my mom. We had a good time, and i got a debit card i can use to supply myself with food at the boarding school so I can cook! My halloween was a lot better than my last one, and it was good to be in a controlled sober environment. Me and Walt painted our faces and had a blast hanging out at the home. I hope you all had a good productive seminar!

Yo! It's Walt again. Things seem to be going in a really positive direction on campus over the few days since our last post. Jake and I are learning and working on structure for the boarding school, whether it's actual school or leisure life and the rest of campus had a successful seminar. Several kids went on off-campus passes and almost everyone's parents came out. It was great getting to talk with some of the parents, especially ones that have visited in the past since I get to update them with how I'm doing myself, lol. I was on pass with my parents over the 4-day weekend and while things weren't necessarily great, it was, overall, a productive pass. We're currently planning another co-ed activity for the high-levels so we're keeping busy. Overall, the campus has a pretty positive vibe and people, like me, who were struggling seem to be doing better. Maybe it was getting to see our parents or the excitement of seminar in the air... hopefully everyone had a great Halloween! Signing off...