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Principal's Message

Next Monday is the monthly general membership meeting for our LBSS PTSA. I will be sharing information about academic advising for the 2025-26 school year and additional updates. Please use this Zoom registration link:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckduqoqTwqGND-sAd17l42CxdXznWs3U4O or please join us at 7:00 pm in room L167 (enter through Door 17). 

If we do not see you at the PTSA meeting, we hope you are finding other opportunities to engage with us during National Family Engagement Month. 

 

Go Bruins!

Lindsey Kearns

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on [your region’s date and location (above)]. 

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage. 

November is National Family Engagement Month! This month reminds us that families are children’s first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Over 40 years of research shows that the most effective way to increase student achievement is for families to be actively involved in the education of their children. The importance of family engagement will be highlighted during the month of November as we celebrate and strengthen family-school partnerships together.    

https://www.fcps.edu/november-family-engagement-month

In this Issue

What's Happening at Bruin Nation
MS Theatre Presents Peter Pan, Jr.
SGA Canned Food Drive
Fall Blood Drive

New Information and Important Reminders
JROTC Program Featured in Magazine
PTSA Reflections

High School Information
HS Yearbook
AP Testing Information

Middle School Information
Candid Photos
Applications for TJ
MS Yearbook

Class of 2025 News
Important Dates
Senior Photos

Family Liaison News

Athletics and Activities News

Upcoming Events

Month of November
November 21 - National Family Engagement Day
November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday

What's Happening at Bruin Nation

MS Theatre Presents Peter Pan, Jr.

Come fly away with us to Neverland November 21-23! Peter Pan, Jr. tickets on sale now! Visit LBTheatre.com or use the QR Code for tickets.

SGA Canned Food Drive

Our canned food drive is going on now! Now through November 21st SGA's canned food drive directly benefits the hard working bus drivers in the FCPS community. Please have your child bring canned/non-perishable goods to their advisory class. The advisory class with the most donations will receive a donut party!

Save the Date for the fall blood drive on November 19. Students must have parent permission regardless of age, donors must be 16 or older. If parents would like to donate at this drive, they must sign in at the front office as a guest and be escorted to the gym for their appointment.  To request an appointment, contact [email protected]

New Information and Important Reminders

JROTC Program Featured in Magazine

Our JROTC program was featured in Northern Virginia Magazine recently. Read all about it here.

PTSA Reflections - Applications are Due Nov. 22

Do you enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos?   Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections!  Grab your submissions guidelines and entry form today at LBSS Reflections Submission Application.  Applications are due. by Nov 22 to LBSS Reflections.  For inspiration, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more about prizes and scholarships at pta.org/reflections/awards.

High School Information

High School Yearbooks

Order your 2025 HS Yearbook now. Prices increase in January.

Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and use code 5061.

AP Testing Information

If your high school student is taking at least one AP course this school year, please make sure you are checking for important AP information found in two places:

• On the LB website: https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/advanced-placement
• In Schoology: Make sure your student joins the LBSS AP Student 2024-2025 Group in Schoology by using this Access Code: FK4N-R32H-5ZBTZ Parents/guardians can join the group, too!

Please contact the AP Testing Team below with questions and /or concerns: 

Lynn Carrera:  [email protected]
Deb Brown:  [email protected]
Gary Ranallo:  [email protected]
Maggie Spingler:  [email protected]

Middle School Information

Candid Photos

Do you have pictures of your child in 7th or 8th grade on your phone? Pictures from summer vacations, summer birthdays or sports events? And what about your pets?

Well The middle school yearbook is looking to put those pictures in the 2025 yearbook. Just scan the QR code or type the url into your browser: www.hjeshare.com.

Upload your candid photos of all those good times. We look forward to seeing them.

If you have any questions, please send an email to [email protected].

Applications Open October 21 for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

Middle school students who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to apply for admission to the Class of 2029 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST). 

The application will be available on the TJHSST Admissions Office webpage starting Monday, October 21, at 4 p.m. Applications must be started by 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, with a deadline to submit the application by Friday, November 15, at 4 p.m. Visit the TJHSST registration page for more information.

Middle School Yearbook

ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS!!

Now is the time to order your Middle School yearbook. You can buy it for $36 from now until 12/31.Beginning in 2025 prices will increase! If you order now, you can also get a special name plate to add to your cover. The yearbook will not be available until next May. So, put your order in now before they sell out! Here is a link: https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/. Be sure to use the code 13596 to place your order for the Middle School yearbook.

Class of 2025 News

Important Dates

Senior Photo Sessions:
December 12 - 7:30 am - 9:30 am -- sign-up information emailed on October 24

Other Dates
March 15-16 - PTSA Sponsored Mulch Sale
May 9 - Prom

Graduation:  June 4, 2025 -- 9:30 am

Senior Ads

The yearbook is a memory book for students, and you can make your senior's yearbook a treasure by including a personalized ad. Through www.yearbookordercenter.com, you will upload high resolution images, place the images in an ad template, and write your own message to your senior(s). 

If the content of the photos is inappropriate for a school setting, you will be asked to change your ad. Please be mindful of this with baby photos.

Original artwork and poetry may be submitted. Lyrics, poems, quotes and Biblical references are limited to four lines and must include attribution. We cannot violate copyright law.

The Yearbook Order Center accepts credit cards, echecks and PayPal payments.

Family Liaison News

Please stay up-to-date with our Family Liaisons on our web site. There you will find our weekly newsletters.

https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/student-services/information-our-family-liaisons

Athletics and Activities News

Football Regional Playoff 1st Round
Friday, November 15
7:00 PM at home vs Robinson

NOTE: No Booster Passes will be accepted! Tickets: Adults $7 / Students $5

Purchase tickets online: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/18675/lake-braddock-secondary-school-athletics

High School Meet the Winter Coaches Night - November 20, 7 PM, Cafeteria

High School Fall Sports Awards Ceremony - December 11, 7 PM, Little Theatre

Learn more about our Student Activities Program!

lakebraddockbruins.com

LBSS News You Choose (Sign up and select Athletics & Activities)

FCPS News

Tutoring Resources for Families

Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.

FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.

FCPS This Week

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Veterans Day Recognitions
• Resources on IEPs, Financial Aid, Literacy, Community Leadership
• Teacher Hiring Event

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

Quick Links

• Bruin Athletics
• Family Resource Center
• FCPS CARES (nominate a LBSS staff member who went above and beyond for your child)
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Info
• Parent and Student Technology Support
• Parent Info Telephone Line (9 languages)
• Safety Tipline
• School Lunch/Menu Info

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Principal's Message

Hello Bruin Families and welcome to November and the 2nd quarter of the school year. FCPS has shared a lot of good information this week - please see the FCPS section below.

Tonight is our final home football game for the regular season. We will be recognizing our Senior football players, dancers, cheerleaders, and band members before the game and at halftime. We hope to see you there.

Next week is National School Psychology Week. Lake Braddock is fortunate to have three fantastic school psychologists supporting our students. Thank you to Carleen McKenzie, Brittany Asher, and Walena Haider.

Finally, Monday is a school holiday for Veterans Day. We know that there are many military veterans and families of veterans in this area and we are grateful for your service. Thank you.

Go Bruins!

Lindsey Kearns

November is National Family Engagement Month! This month reminds us that families are children’s first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Over 40 years of research shows that the most effective way to increase student achievement is for families to be actively involved in the education of their children. The importance of family engagement will be highlighted during the month of November as we celebrate and strengthen family-school partnerships together.    

https://www.fcps.edu/november-family-engagement-month

In this Issue

What's Happening at Bruin Nation
MS Theatre Presents Peter Pan, Jr.
SGA Canned Food Drive
Fall Blood Drive

New Information and Important Reminders
Retake/Makeup Images Online
PTSA Reflections
SIS Grade Book/Report Card Module
Federal Impact Aid Survey
Immunization Clinic

High School Information
HS Yearbook
AP Testing Information

Middle School Information
Candid Photos
Applications for TJ
MS Yearbook

Class of 2025 News
Important Dates
Senior Photos

Family Liaison News

Athletics and Activities News

Upcoming Events

Month of November
November 11 - Veterans Day school holiday
November 11-15 - National School Psychology Week
November 14 - deadline for return of Impact Aid Surveys
November 21 - National Family Engagement Day
November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday

What's Happening at Bruin Nation

MS Theatre Presents Peter Pan, Jr.

Come fly away with us to Neverland November 21-23! Peter Pan, Jr. tickets on sale now! Visit LBTheatre.com or use the QR Code for tickets.

SGA Canned Food Drive

Our canned food drive is going on now! Now through November 21st SGA's canned food drive directly benefits the hard working bus drivers in the FCPS community. Please have your child bring canned/non-perishable goods to their advisory class. The advisory class with the most donations will receive a donut party!

Save the Date for the fall blood drive.  Students must have parent permission regardless of age, donors must be 16 or older. If parents would like to donate at this drive, they must sign in at the front office as a guest and be escorted to the gym for their appointment.  To request an appointment, contact [email protected]

New Information and Important Reminders

Retake/Makeup Images on Online

Retake/Makeup day images are now online. Families will have received a reminder email to view images from Victor O'Neill Studios. If you do not see your email, please check spam folder. If you need help ordering/viewing, please contact Victor O'Neill at [email protected]

PTSA Reflections

Do you enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos?   Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections!  Grab your submissions guidelines and entry form today at LBSS Reflections Submission Application.  Applications are due. by Nov 22 to LBSS Reflections.  For inspiration, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more about prizes and scholarships at pta.org/reflections/awards.

SIS Grade Book/Report Card Module

The SIS Grade Book/ Report Card Module will be unavailable from Monday, Oct 28, 2024 at 4:00 pm until Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 at 6:00 am for grade processing.

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, we will provide paper forms in November. Please be sure to return them by Friday, November 17. 

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.  

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Fall Immunization Clinic at Lake Braddock

Lake Braddock Secondary School will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on December 6, 2024, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). Only students enrolled at Lake Braddock Secondary School may participate in the clinic.

The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic: 

• Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine

Find additional information for each vaccine. 

If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide: 

• Permission via a signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form, which can be found in the Middle and High School Clinics section on this webpage.

• A copy of their immunization records (if available).
• A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required. 

Please bring your signed consent form to our front office by November 18, 2024, in order for your child to participate. If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well. You may contact our school’s public health nurse at 703-426-1010 with any immunization questions.  

High School Information

High School Yearbooks

Order your 2025 HS Yearbook now. Prices increase in January.

Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and use code 5061.

AP Testing Information

If your high school student is taking at least one AP course this school year, please make sure you are checking for important AP information found in two places:

• On the LB website: https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/advanced-placement
• In Schoology: Make sure your student joins the LBSS AP Student 2024-2025 Group in Schoology by using this Access Code: FK4N-R32H-5ZBTZ Parents/guardians can join the group, too!

Please contact the AP Testing Team below with questions and /or concerns: 

Lynn Carrera:  [email protected]
Deb Brown:  [email protected]
Gary Ranallo:  [email protected]
Maggie Spingler:  [email protected]

Middle School Information

Candid Photos

Do you have pictures of your child in 7th or 8th grade on your phone? Pictures from summer vacations, summer birthdays or sports events? And what about your pets?

Well The middle school yearbook is looking to put those pictures in the 2025 yearbook. Just scan the QR code or type the url into your browser: www.hjeshare.com.

Upload your candid photos of all those good times. We look forward to seeing them.

If you have any questions, please send an email to [email protected].

Applications Open October 21 for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

Middle school students who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to apply for admission to the Class of 2029 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST). 

The application will be available on the TJHSST Admissions Office webpage starting Monday, October 21, at 4 p.m. Applications must be started by 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, with a deadline to submit the application by Friday, November 15, at 4 p.m. Visit the TJHSST registration page for more information.

Middle School Yearbook

ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS!!

Now is the time to order your Middle School yearbook. You can buy it for $36 from now until 12/31.Beginning in 2025 prices will increase! If you order now, you can also get a special name plate to add to your cover. The yearbook will not be available until next May. So, put your order in now before they sell out! Here is a link: https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/. Be sure to use the code 13596 to place your order for the Middle School yearbook.

Class of 2025 News

Important Dates

Senior Photo Sessions:
November 11 - 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
November 12 - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
December 12 - 7:30 am - 9:30 am -- sign-up information emailed on October 24

Other Dates
March 15-16 - PTSA Sponsored Mulch Sale
May 9 - Prom

Graduation:  June 4, 2025 -- 9:30 am

Senior Ads

The yearbook is a memory book for students, and you can make your senior's yearbook a treasure by including a personalized ad. Through www.yearbookordercenter.com, you will upload high resolution images, place the images in an ad template, and write your own message to your senior(s). 

If the content of the photos is inappropriate for a school setting, you will be asked to change your ad. Please be mindful of this with baby photos.

Original artwork and poetry may be submitted. Lyrics, poems, quotes and Biblical references are limited to four lines and must include attribution. We cannot violate copyright law.

The Yearbook Order Center accepts credit cards, echecks and PayPal payments.

Family Liaison News

Please stay up-to-date with our Family Liaisons on our web site. There you will find our weekly newsletters.

https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/student-services/information-our-family-liaisons

Athletics and Activities News

High School Winter Try-outs start November 11!

Basketball, Gymnastics, Air Rifle, Swim & Dive, Indoor Track & Field, Wrestling

Registration information: https://lakebraddock-ar.rschooltoday.com/home

Learn more about our Student Activities Program!

lakebraddockbruins.com

LBSS News You Choose (Sign up and select Athletics & Activities)

FCPS News

Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month

As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

EP Palooza and Community Resource Fair

Parents/caregivers, school staff, and students over the age of 14 are invited to attend an interactive event celebrating the individualized education program (IEP) process. The IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School. 

The event is sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). Activities include simulated IEP meetings, break-out sessions on the various parts of an IEP, and a resource fair to learn more about community supports. Register in advance. 

Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students

Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.

Tutoring Resources for Families

Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.

FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.

FCPS This Week

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Fall Testing Results
• Boundary Review Community Meetings
• Resources for Families

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

Quick Links

• Bruin Athletics
• Family Resource Center
• FCPS CARES (nominate a LBSS staff member who went above and beyond for your child)
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Info
• Parent and Student Technology Support
• Parent Info Telephone Line (9 languages)
• Safety Tipline
• School Lunch/Menu Info

9200  Burke Lake Rd.Burke, VA 22015 | Main Office: 703-426-1000
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Principal's Message

A huge thanks to our HS Student Government Association (SGA) for their hard work this week. We had many families join us last night for the Trunk-or-Treat and there were smiles all around. And congratulations to our Bruin Marching Band for their 43rd Superior rating at the VBODA Marching Assessment last weekend. You can watch their show here.

Monday, November 4 is the deadline to submit nominations for the Lake Braddock Outstanding Employee awards. Please see the information below and help us honor our outstanding staff.

We share a final reminder that next Friday, November 8, is a flipped schedule for 2nd and 8th periods. The day's schedule will be 8-4-6-2 for the MS Team Day Challenge.

The first quarter of the 2024-25 school year has now closed, and students are off until next Wednesday, November 6. We hope that your family enjoys the long weekend.

Go Bruins!

Lindsey Kearns

November is National Family Engagement Month! This month reminds us that families are children’s first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Over 40 years of research shows that the most effective way to increase student achievement is for families to be actively involved in the education of their children. The importance of family engagement will be highlighted during the month of November as we celebrate and strengthen family-school partnerships together.    

https://www.fcps.edu/november-family-engagement-month

In this Issue

What's Happening at Bruin Nation

New Information and Important Reminders
SIS Grade Book/Report Card Module
Grades
LBSS Outstanding Employee Awards
School Day SAT/PSAT Scores
Federal Impact Aid Survey
Immunization Clinic

High School Information
HS Yearbook
AP Testing Information

Middle School Information
Applications for TJ
MS Yearbook

Class of 2025 News
Important Dates
Senior Photos

Family Liaison News
Family Resource Fair

Athletics and Activities News

Upcoming Events

Month of November
National Career Development Month
Native American Heritage Month
National Family Engagement Month

November 1 - Diwali
November 4-5 - No school for students
November 8 - 2nd/8th periods flipped for MS Team Day Challenge
November 11 - Veterans Day school holiday
November 11-15 - National School Psychology Week
November 14 - deadline for return of Impact Aid Surveys
November 21 - National Family Engagement Day
November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday

What's Happening at Bruin Nation

Save the Date for the fall blood drive.  Students must have parent permission regardless of age, donors must be 16 or older. If parents would like to donate at this drive, they must sign in at the front office as a guest and be escorted to the gym for their appointment.  To request an appointment, contact [email protected]

New Information and Important Reminders

Lake Braddock Recognized on 2024 Advanced Placement School Honor Roll

The College Board announced that 17 FCPS high schools have been named to the Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll. Schools can earn bronze, silver, gold, or platinum distinction. Lake Braddock has earned Gold Distinction.

This annual opportunity for recognition is based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness.

See the list of schools named to the AP School Honor Roll.

PTSA Reflections

Do you enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos?   Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections!  Grab your submissions guidelines and entry form today at LBSS Reflections Submission Application.  Applications are due. by Nov 22 to LBSS Reflections.  For inspiration, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more about prizes and scholarships at pta.org/reflections/awards.

SIS Grade Book/Report Card Module

The SIS Grade Book/ Report Card Module will be unavailable from Monday, Oct 28, 2024 at 4:00 pm until Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 at 6:00 am for grade processing.

Grades

As the end of first quarter is approaching, several students have started asking about how to improve their grades. Check out this brief video from Mr. Brodie, one of our high school counselors, that shares some strategies you may want to try. We recommend you watch this with your student to begin the conversation. CLICK HERE to view the video.

Here are some additional links to resources mentioned in the video:

Schoology

SIS Student Login

SIS Parent Login

Varsity Tutors (Free)

Khan Academy (Free Online)

FCPS Family Tutor List

C2 Education

Mathnasium

LBSS Outstanding Employee Awards

Do you know a Lake Braddock staff member who goes above and beyond? Now's your chance to show your appreciation! We're accepting nominations for the Outstanding Employee Awards. Anyone can nominate a staff member, including parents and students. Nominations close on Monday, November 4th at 3:00 PM.

Want to learn more about the categories and eligibility requirements? Please see this document for the various categories and eligibility requirements

Let's celebrate the amazing work of our FCPS employees together!

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, we will provide paper forms in November. Please be sure to return them by Friday, November 17. 

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.  

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Fall Immunization Clinic at Lake Braddock

Lake Braddock Secondary School will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on December 6, 2024, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). Only students enrolled at Lake Braddock Secondary School may participate in the clinic.

The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic: 

• Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine

Find additional information for each vaccine. 

If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide: 

• Permission via a signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form, which can be found in the Middle and High School Clinics section on this webpage.

• A copy of their immunization records (if available).
• A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required. 

Please bring your signed consent form to our front office by November 18, 2024, in order for your child to participate. If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well. You may contact our school’s public health nurse at 703-426-1010 with any immunization questions.  

High School Information

High School Yearbooks

Order your 2025 HS Yearbook now. Prices increase in January.

Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and use code 5061.

AP Testing Information

If your high school student is taking at least one AP course this school year, please make sure you are checking for important AP information found in two places:

• On the LB website: https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/advanced-placement
• In Schoology: Make sure your student joins the LBSS AP Student 2024-2025 Group in Schoology by using this Access Code: FK4N-R32H-5ZBTZ Parents/guardians can join the group, too!

Please contact the AP Testing Team below with questions and /or concerns: 

Lynn Carrera:  [email protected]
Deb Brown:  [email protected]
Gary Ranallo:  [email protected]
Maggie Spingler:  [email protected]

Middle School Information

Candid Photos

Do you have pictures of your child in 7th or 8th grade on your phone? Pictures from summer vacations, summer birthdays or sports events? And what about your pets?

Well The middle school yearbook is looking to put those pictures in the 2025 yearbook. Just scan the QR code or type the url into your browser: www.hjeshare.com.

Upload your candid photos of all those good times. We look forward to seeing them.

If you have any questions, please send an email to [email protected].

Applications Open October 21 for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

Middle school students who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to apply for admission to the Class of 2029 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST). 

The application will be available on the TJHSST Admissions Office webpage starting Monday, October 21, at 4 p.m. Applications must be started by 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, with a deadline to submit the application by Friday, November 15, at 4 p.m. Visit the TJHSST registration page for more information.

Middle School Yearbook

ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS!!

Now is the time to order your Middle School yearbook. You can buy it for $36 from now until 12/31.Beginning in 2025 prices will increase! If you order now, you can also get a special name plate to add to your cover. The yearbook will not be available until next May. So, put your order in now before they sell out! Here is a link: https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/. Be sure to use the code 13596 to place your order for the Middle School yearbook.

Class of 2025 News

Important Dates

Senior Photo Sessions:
November 4 - 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
November 11 - 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
November 12 - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
December 12 - 7:30 am - 9:30 am -- sign-up information emailed on October 24

Other Dates
March 15-16 - PTSA Sponsored Mulch Sale
May 9 - Prom

Graduation:  June 4, 2025 -- 9:30 am

Senior Ads

The yearbook is a memory book for students, and you can make your senior's yearbook a treasure by including a personalized ad. Through www.yearbookordercenter.com, you will upload high resolution images, place the images in an ad template, and write your own message to your senior(s). 

If the content of the photos is inappropriate for a school setting, you will be asked to change your ad. Please be mindful of this with baby photos.

Original artwork and poetry may be submitted. Lyrics, poems, quotes and Biblical references are limited to four lines and must include attribution. We cannot violate copyright law.

The Yearbook Order Center accepts credit cards, echecks and PayPal payments.

Family Liaison News

Please stay up-to-date with our Family Liaisons on our web site. There you will find our weekly newsletters.

https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/student-services/information-our-family-liaisons

Athletics and Activities News

High School Winter Try-outs start November 11!

Basketball, Gymnastics, Air Rifle, Swim & Dive, Indoor Track & Field, Wrestling

Registration information: https://lakebraddock-ar.rschooltoday.com/home

Learn more about our Student Activities Program!

lakebraddockbruins.com

LBSS News You Choose (Sign up and select Athletics & Activities)

FCPS News

FCPS This Week

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Calendar Reminders
• Resources for Families 
• Complete Impact Aid Survey

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

Quick Links

• Bruin Athletics
• Family Resource Center
• FCPS CARES (nominate a LBSS staff member who went above and beyond for your child)
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Info
• Parent and Student Technology Support
• Parent Info Telephone Line (9 languages)
• Safety Tipline
• School Lunch/Menu Info

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Principal's Message

Over the past few weeks, we have sent several communications regarding hate speech incidents at Lake Braddock. We want families to know that we will continue to send messages each time we become aware of incidents involving hate speech or discrimination, in the hopes that families can have conversations about acceptance and welcoming behaviors. We would appreciate your support as we continue to address these issues.

Best of luck to our Bruin Marching Band this weekend as they perform in the VBODA Marching Assessment on Saturday, October 26 at 5:15 pm at Patriot High School.

Go Bruins!

Lindsey Kearns

Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions at the final community conversation this fall. It will be held Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School. Click the date to register. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

Quarter End, Early Release, Diwali/Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day, Student Holidays

• Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students.
• Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali and Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed.
• Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.

In this Issue

What's Happening at Bruin Nation

New Information and Important Reminders
SIS Grade Book/Report Card Module
Grades
LBSS Outstanding Employee Awards
School Day SAT/PSAT Scores
Federal Impact Aid Survey
Immunization Clinic

High School Information
HS Yearbook
AP Testing Information

Middle School Information
Applications for TJ
MS Yearbook

Class of 2025 News
Important Dates
Senior Photos

Family Liaison News
Family Resource Fair

Athletics and Activities News

Upcoming Events

National School Principals Month
LGBTQIA+ History Month
Disability History and Awareness Month
National Bullying Prevention Month

October 30 - Trunk or Treat
October 31 - End of 1st Quarter - 2-hour early release
November 1 - School Holiday for Diwali / Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day
November 3 - End of Daylight Saving Time
November 4-5 - School Planning and Teacher Work Day
November 8 - 2nd/8th periods flipped for MS Team Day Challenge

What's Happening at Bruin Nation

The Lake Braddock Choral Department will host our annual fundraising concert “Dessert on Broadway” October 29th in the Little Theater. We encourage you to come when the doors open at 6:30 pm to enjoy a sweet treat and browse over an amazing selection of silent auction items and raffle prizes. The auction includes tickets to a Nationals game, Signature Theatre tickets, Escape room vouchers, gift cards and more! The concert begins at 7 pm. Use the link below to purchase your tickets today! 

https://lbchorus.org/dob

Trunk or Treat is happening on October 30th in the student parking lot from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. The event is $5 per child or $10 per family. We encourage everyone to dress up and celebrate the spooky season as a Lake Braddock Community!

 

Save the Date for the fall blood drive.  Students must have parent permission regardless of age, donors must be 16 or older. If parents would like to donate at this drive, they must sign in at the front office as a guest and be escorted to the gym for their appointment.  To request an appointment, contact [email protected]

New Information and Important Reminders

SIS Grade Book/Report Card Module

The SIS Grade Book/ Report Card Module will be unavailable from Monday, Oct 28, 2024 at 4:00 pm until Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 at 6:00 am for grade processing.

Grades

As the end of first quarter is approaching, several students have started asking about how to improve their grades. Check out this brief video from Mr. Brodie, one of our high school counselors, that shares some strategies you may want to try. We recommend you watch this with your student to begin the conversation. CLICK HERE to view the video.

Here are some additional links to resources mentioned in the video:

Schoology

SIS Student Login

SIS Parent Login

Varsity Tutors (Free)

Khan Academy (Free Online)

FCPS Family Tutor List

C2 Education

Mathnasium

LBSS Outstanding Employee Awards

Do you know a Lake Braddock staff member who goes above and beyond? Now's your chance to show your appreciation! We're accepting nominations for the Outstanding Employee Awards. Anyone can nominate a staff member, including parents and students. Nominations close on Monday, November 4th at 3:00 PM.

Want to learn more about the categories and eligibility requirements? Please see this document for the various categories and eligibility requirements

Let's celebrate the amazing work of our FCPS employees together!

School Day PSAT/SAT Scores Have Been Released for the October 9 Administration

Students can access their scores through their college board account. If you are unsure how to access your scores, visit the website linked here. If you are unable to find your score or have multiple accounts that need to be merged, follow the directions linked here. School counselors and the testing office will not be distributing scores; students were encouraged to create a College Board account tied to their email prior to October 9. If you have further issues with accessing your scores, please call College Board at 866-433-7728.

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, we will provide paper forms in November. Please be sure to return them by Friday, November 17. 

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.  

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Fall Immunization Clinic at Lake Braddock

Lake Braddock Secondary School will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on December 6, 2024, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). Only students enrolled at Lake Braddock Secondary School may participate in the clinic.

The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic: 

• Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine

Find additional information for each vaccine. 

If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide: 

• Permission via a signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form, which can be found in the Middle and High School Clinics section on this webpage.

• A copy of their immunization records (if available).
• A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required. 

Please bring your signed consent form to our front office by November 18, 2024, in order for your child to participate. If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well. You may contact our school’s public health nurse at 703-426-1010 with any immunization questions.  

High School Information

High School Yearbooks

Order your 2025 HS Yearbook now. Prices increase in January.

Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and use code 5061.

AP Testing Information

If your high school student is taking at least one AP course this school year, please make sure you are checking for important AP information found in two places:

• On the LB website: https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/advanced-placement
• In Schoology: Make sure your student joins the LBSS AP Student 2024-2025 Group in Schoology by using this Access Code: FK4N-R32H-5ZBTZ Parents/guardians can join the group, too!

Please contact the AP Testing Team below with questions and /or concerns: 

Lynn Carrera:  [email protected]
Deb Brown:  [email protected]
Gary Ranallo:  [email protected]
Maggie Spingler:  [email protected]

Middle School Information

Candid Photos

Do you have pictures of your child in 7th or 8th grade on your phone? Pictures from summer vacations, summer birthdays or sports events? And what about your pets?

Well The middle school yearbook is looking to put those pictures in the 2025 yearbook. Just scan the QR code or type the url into your browser: www.hjeshare.com.

Upload your candid photos of all those good times. We look forward to seeing them.

If you have any questions, please send an email to [email protected].

Applications Open October 21 for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

Middle school students who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to apply for admission to the Class of 2029 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST). 

The application will be available on the TJHSST Admissions Office webpage starting Monday, October 21, at 4 p.m. Applications must be started by 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, with a deadline to submit the application by Friday, November 15, at 4 p.m. Visit the TJHSST registration page for more information.

Middle School Yearbook

ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS!!

Now is the time to order your Middle School yearbook. You can buy it for $36 from now until 12/31.Beginning in 2025 prices will increase! If you order now, you can also get a special name plate to add to your cover. The yearbook will not be available until next May. So, put your order in now before they sell out! Here is a link: https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/. Be sure to use the code 13596 to place your order for the Middle School yearbook.

Class of 2025 News

Important Dates

Senior Photo Sessions:
October 31 - 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
November 4 - 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
November 11 - 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
November 12 - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
December 12 - 7:30 am - 9:30 am -- sign-up information emailed on October 24

Other Dates
March 15-16 - PTSA Sponsored Mulch Sale
May 9 - Prom

Graduation:  June 4, 2025 -- 9:30 am

Senior Ads

The yearbook is a memory book for students, and you can make your senior's yearbook a treasure by including a personalized ad. Through www.yearbookordercenter.com, you will upload high resolution images, place the images in an ad template, and write your own message to your senior(s). 

If the content of the photos is inappropriate for a school setting, you will be asked to change your ad. Please be mindful of this with baby photos.

Original artwork and poetry may be submitted. Lyrics, poems, quotes and Biblical references are limited to four lines and must include attribution. We cannot violate copyright law.

The Yearbook Order Center accepts credit cards, echecks and PayPal payments.

Family Liaison News

Please stay up-to-date with our Family Liaisons on our web site. There you will find our weekly newsletters.

https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/student-services/information-our-family-liaisons

Robinson Pyramid is hosting a Family Resource Fair, on Tuesday October 29 from 6:00-8:00pm at Robinson Secondary – Gold Cafeteria.

This event is open for all families in the community to explore the different resources within Fairfax County, 25 organizations will be participating.

Athletics and Activities News

Learn more about our Student Activities Program!

lakebraddockbruins.com

LBSS News You Choose (Sign up and select Athletics & Activities)

High School Winter Try-outs start November 11! Basketball, Gymnastics, Air Rifle, Swim & Dive, Indoor Track & Field, Wrestling

Registration information: https://lakebraddock-ar.rschooltoday.com/home

FCPS News

FCPS This Week

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Federal Impact Aid Survey
• Football Players Tackle Literacy
• Tips to Keep Children Safe

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

Quick Links

• Bruin Athletics
• Family Resource Center
• FCPS CARES (nominate a LBSS staff member who went above and beyond for your child)
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Info
• Parent and Student Technology Support
• Parent Info Telephone Line (9 languages)
• Safety Tipline
• School Lunch/Menu Info

9200  Burke Lake Rd.Burke, VA 22015 | Main Office: 703-426-1000
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Principal's Message

There is so much happening over the next few weeks, leading up to the end of the 1st quarter. Between Performing Arts concerts and shows, Athletics games and competitions, SGA events, and more. We hope you and your Bruin can always find enjoyment at Bruin Nation.

Finally, please note the schedule change on November 8. 2nd and 8th periods will be flipped for our Middle School Team Day Challenge during the last block of the day.

Go Bruins!

Lindsey Kearns

Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is hosting a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for one of the following conversations:

• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.

Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

In this Issue

What's Happening at Bruin Nation

Important Reminders
Photo Makeup and Retake Information
Immunization Clinic

High School Information
AP Testing Information

Middle School Information
Applications for TJ
MS Yearbook

Class of 2025 News
Important Dates
Senior Photos

Family Liaison News

Athletics and Activities News

Upcoming Events

National School Principals Month
LGBTQIA+ History Month
Disability History and Awareness Month
National Bullying Prevention Month

October 24 - Student Photo Make-ups
October 30 - Trunk or Treat
October 31 - End of 1st Quarter - 2-hour early release
November 1 - School Holiday for Diwali / Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day
November 3 - End of Daylight Saving Time
November 4-5 - School Planning and Teacher Work Day
November 8 - 2nd/8th periods flipped for MS Team Day Challenge

What's Happening at Bruin Nation

Tickets are still available for Alice in Wonderland this weekend and can be purchased at:  https://www.lbtheatre.com/box-office.

SGA’s brand new mental health campaign is hosting its first event on October 22nd. All LBSS students are invited to come to room A212 at 3:00 after school to carve pumpkins and learn about SGA’s mental health initiative!

The Lake Braddock Choral Department will host our annual fundraising concert “Dessert on Broadway” October 29th in the Little Theater. We encourage you to come when the doors open at 6:30 pm to enjoy a sweet treat and browse over an amazing selection of silent auction items and raffle prizes. The auction includes tickets to a Nationals game, Signature Theatre tickets, Escape room vouchers, gift cards and more! The concert begins at 7 pm. Use the link below to purchase your tickets today! 

https://lbchorus.org/dob

Trunk or Treat is happening on October 30th in the student parking lot from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. The event is $5 per child or $10 per family. We encourage everyone to dress up and celebrate the spooky season as a Lake Braddock Community!

If you would like to host a trunk, please complete this form.

Save the Date for the fall blood drive.  Students must have parent permission regardless of age, donors must be 16 or older. If parents would like to donate at this drive, they must sign in at the front office as a guest and be escorted to the gym for their appointment.  To request an appointment, contact [email protected]

Important Reminders

Photo Make-up and Retake Information

Victor O’Neill Studios is coming back on Thursday, October 24 for underclassmen portrait makeups and retakes.

This session is open to those who meet the following criteria:

● Any student or staff member who was absent for the original sessions.

● Any new/transfer students or staff who joined after the original sessions.

● Any student/staff who was dissatisfied with their original picture day portrait.

Please note:

○ No purchase is necessary to retake photos. Any student may retake their photo for use in the yearbook.

○ Students retaking their portrait will not receive a new ID card.

○ The new portrait will replace their original yearbook portrait and then be available for purchase.

○ Students who previously purchased a photo package and would like to retake their photo MUST return their original photo package to the photographer in order to receive a new package.

Anyone who has not ordered can still preorder retake photos using the links below :

https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001132851#login, https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001132852#login

Feel free to contact our office with any questions or concerns: [email protected] | (703) 532-0013

Fall Immunization Clinic at Lake Braddock

Lake Braddock Secondary School will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on December 6, 2024, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). Only students enrolled at Lake Braddock Secondary School may participate in the clinic.

The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic: 

• Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine

Find additional information for each vaccine. 

If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide: 

• Permission via a signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form, which can be found in the Middle and High School Clinics section on this webpage.

• A copy of their immunization records (if available).
• A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required. 

Please bring your signed consent form to our front office by November 18, 2024, in order for your child to participate. If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well. You may contact our school’s public health nurse at 703-426-1010 with any immunization questions.  

High School Information

AP Testing Information

If your high school student is taking at least one AP course this school year, please make sure you are checking for important AP information found in two places:

• On the LB website: https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/advanced-placement
• In Schoology: Make sure your student joins the LBSS AP Student 2024-2025 Group in Schoology by using this Access Code: FK4N-R32H-5ZBTZ Parents/guardians can join the group, too!

Please contact the AP Testing Team below with questions and /or concerns: 

Lynn Carrera:  [email protected]
Deb Brown:  [email protected]
Gary Ranallo:  [email protected]
Maggie Spingler:  [email protected]

Middle School Information

Applications Open October 21 for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

Middle school students who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to apply for admission to the Class of 2029 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST). 

The application will be available on the TJHSST Admissions Office webpage starting Monday, October 21, at 4 p.m. Applications must be started by 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, with a deadline to submit the application by Friday, November 15, at 4 p.m. Visit the TJHSST registration page for more information.

Middle School Yearbook

ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS!!

Now is the time to order your Middle School yearbook. You can buy it for $36 from now until 12/31.Beginning in 2025 prices will increase! If you order now, you can also get a special name plate to add to your cover. The yearbook will not be available until next May. So, put your order in now before they sell out! Here is a link: https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/. Be sure to use the code 13596 to place your order for the Middle School yearbook.

Class of 2025 News

Important Dates

Graduation:  June 4, 2025 -- 9:30 am

Senior Photo Sessions:
October 31 -- 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
November 4 -- 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
November 11 -- 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
November 12 -- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

We are working to schedule an additional date for yearbook photos. Stay tuned for more information.

Family Liaison News

Please stay up-to-date with our Family Liaisons on our web site. There you will find our weekly newsletters.

https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/student-services/information-our-family-liaisons

Athletics and Activities News

Learn more about our Student Activities Program!

lakebraddockbruins.com

LBSS News You Choose (Sign up and select Athletics & Activities)

FCPS News

Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students 

Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 7 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic. 

Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.

FCPS This Week

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• FCPS Family Orientation
• Community Conversations
• Immunization Clinics

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

Quick Links

• Bruin Athletics
• Family Resource Center
• FCPS CARES (nominate a LBSS staff member who went above and beyond for your child)
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Info
• Parent and Student Technology Support
• Parent Info Telephone Line (9 languages)
• Safety Tipline
• School Lunch/Menu Info

9200  Burke Lake Rd.Burke, VA 22015 | Main Office: 703-426-1000
Attendance | Web | Instagram | Facebook

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Principal's Message

Fall is definitely here, with the chill in the air. I am happy to report that we had a successful day of PSAT and SAT testing. We're proud of our Bruins and grateful for your continued support.

Thank you for being a part of Bruin Nation!

Go Bruins!

Lindsey Kearns

Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, October 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Fairhill Elementary School.
• Monday, October 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School.

Events will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

In this Issue

Upcoming Events

Bruin Events

New Information
Photo Makeup and Retake Information
Immunization Clinic

Middle School Information
MS Yearbook

Class of 2025 News
Important Dates
Senior Photos

Family Liaison News

Athletics and Activities News

Important Reminders

Upcoming Events

National School Principals Month
LGBTQIA+ History Month
Disability History and Awareness Month
National Bullying Prevention Month

October 14 - Student Holiday
October 24 - Student Photo Make-ups
October 30 - Trunk or Treat
October 31 - End of 1st Quarter - 2-hour early release

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Monday, October 14, is a student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples' Day. See the complete school year calendar.

National School Lunch Week

Celebrating the Power of School Lunches

Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers. 

This School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. Also, new menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback. 

Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? Nutrition Services now has printable menus.

National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition. 

Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”

For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact your child's sub school so that they can support you and most importantly your student.

Bruin Events

Come see our HS Theatre performance of Alice in Wonderland October 17-19! Tickets can be purchased at:  https://www.lbtheatre.com/box-office.

SGA’s brand new mental health campaign is hosting its first event on October 22nd. All LBSS students are invited to come to room A212 at 3:00 after school to carve pumpkins and learn about SGA’s mental health initiative!

The Lake Braddock Choral Department will host our annual fundraising concert “Dessert on Broadway” October 29th in the Little Theater. We encourage you to come when the doors open at 6:30 pm to enjoy a sweet treat and browse over an amazing selection of silent auction items and raffle prizes. The auction includes tickets to a Nationals game, Signature Theatre tickets, Escape room vouchers, gift cards and more! The concert begins at 7 pm. Use the link below to purchase your tickets today! 

https://lbchorus.org/dob

Trunk or Treat is happening on October 30th in the student parking lot from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. The event is $5 per child or $10 per family. We encourage everyone to dress up and celebrate the spooky season as a Lake Braddock Community!

New Information

Photo Make-up and Retake Information

Victor O’Neill Studios is coming back on Thursday, October 24 for underclassmen portrait makeups and retakes.

This session is open to those who meet the following criteria:

● Any student or staff member who was absent for the original sessions.

● Any new/transfer students or staff who joined after the original sessions.

● Any student/staff who was dissatisfied with their original picture day portrait.

Please note:

○ No purchase is necessary to retake photos. Any student may retake their photo for use in the yearbook.

○ Students retaking their portrait will not receive a new ID card.

○ The new portrait will replace their original yearbook portrait and then be available for purchase.

○ Students who previously purchased a photo package and would like to retake their photo MUST return their original photo package to the photographer in order to receive a new package.

Anyone who has not ordered can still preorder retake photos using the links below :

https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001132851#login, https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001132852#login

Feel free to contact our office with any questions or concerns: [email protected] | (703) 532-0013

Fall Immunization Clinic at Lake Braddock

Lake Braddock Secondary School will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on December 6, 2024, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). Only students enrolled at Lake Braddock Secondary School may participate in the clinic.

The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic: 

• Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine

Find additional information for each vaccine. 

If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide: 

• Permission via a signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form, which can be found in the Middle and High School Clinics section on this webpage.

• A copy of their immunization records (if available).
• A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required. 

Please bring your signed consent form to our front office by November 18, 2024, in order for your child to participate. If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well. You may contact our school’s public health nurse at 703-426-1010 with any immunization questions.  

Middle School Information

Middle School Yearbook

ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS!!

Now is the time to order your Middle School yearbook. You can buy it for $36 from now until 12/31.Beginning in 2025 prices will increase! If you order now, you can also get a special name plate to add to your cover. The yearbook will not be available until next May. So, put your order in now before they sell out! Here is a link: https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/. Be sure to use the code 13596 to place your order for the Middle School yearbook.

Class of 2025 News

Important Dates

Graduation:  June 4, 2025 -- 9:30 am

Senior Photo Sessions:
October 14 -- 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
October 31 -- 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
November 4 -- 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
November 11 -- 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
November 12 -- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Senior Family Meeting

The Senior Family Meeting is on Tuesday, October 15 at 7:00 pm in the Cafeteria

Family Liaison News

Please stay up-to-date with our Family Liaisons on our web site. There you will find our weekly newsletters.

https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/student-services/information-our-family-liaisons

Athletics and Activities News

Learn more about our Student Activities Program!

lakebraddockbruins.com

LBSS News You Choose (Sign up and select Athletics & Activities)

FCPS News

Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary School.
• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.

Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

FCPS This Week

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Learn About Lexia for Literacy
• Schools Win Exemplar Awards
• Upcoming Community Conversations

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

Quick Links

• Bruin Athletics
• Family Resource Center
• FCPS CARES (nominate a LBSS staff member who went above and beyond for your child)
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Info
• Parent and Student Technology Support
• Parent Info Telephone Line (9 languages)
• Safety Tipline
• School Lunch/Menu Info

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Principal's Message

It was quiet in the halls today in Bruin Nation. I hope your child had a chance to relax and recharge over the long weekend. 

Next week is our PSAT/SAT Day on Wednesday, October 9. Several emails have gone out with details and reminders are shared below. 

Finally, the first quarter is quickly coming to an end. Please note the 2-hour early release on the final date of the quarter on October 31.

Go Bruins!

Lindsey Kearns

Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, October 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Fairhill Elementary School.
• Monday, October 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School.

Events will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

In this Issue

Upcoming Events

New Information
Testing Information

Middle School Information
MS Bell Schedule October 9
MS Photos
MS Yearbook

Class of 2025 News
Important Dates
Senior Photos
Senior Meetings

Family Liaison News

Athletics and Activities News

Important Reminders
Reflection and Silent Space Accommodations
AAP Referrals

Upcoming Events

National School Principals Month
LGBTQIA+ History Month
Disability History and Awareness Month
National Bullying Prevention Month

October 9 - PSAT/SAT Day - 2 hour early release
October 14 - Student Holiday
October 24 - Student Photo Make-ups
October 31 - End of 1st Quarter - 2-hour early release

Disability History and Awareness Month

In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community.

National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition. 

Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”

For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact your child's sub school so that they can support you and most importantly your student.

New Information

Testing Information

October 9, PSAT/SAT School Day Reminders

• SAT/PSAT location emails were sent on September 30; search “Testing Location Oct 9”
• Test administration begins promptly at 8 am; students arriving after 8:30 will be dismissed with no make up
• SAT test takers MUST have proper identification to enter the test
• All students must use their school issued Chromebook (bring your charger as well)—there are no loaners and students that arrive without their Chromebook will be dismissed from testing with no make up
• Dismissal is at 12:30 pm—students will not have access to phones until dismissal
• Bring something to work on following test submission
• 9th grade students do NOT attend school on Oct 9
• Middle School students will follow a modified bell schedule with a 2 hour early release

Middle School Information

MS Bell Schedule for October 9th

Period 4

8:00-9:26

Period 6

9:33-10:58

Period 8

11:05-12:30

Grab-N-Go Lunch

12:30-12:45

*Please note there will be no PERIOD 2 Advisory/WIN.

MS Photos are Available

School photos are now online. Families should have received an E-Proof via email. Please remember to check spam. 

Questions? Contact [email protected].

Middle School Yearbook

ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS!!

Now is the time to order your Middle School yearbook. You can buy it for $36 from now until 12/31.Beginning in 2025 prices will increase! If you order now, you can also get a special name plate to add to your cover. The yearbook will not be available until next May. So, put your order in now before they sell out! Here is a link: https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/. Be sure to use the code 13596 to place your order for the Middle School yearbook.

Class of 2025 News

Important Dates

Graduation:  June 4, 2025 -- 9:30 am

Senior Photo Sessions:
October 14 -- 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
October 31 -- 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
November 4 -- 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
November 11 -- 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
November 12 -- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Senior Photos

Final Opportunity:
Monday November 4
Monday November 11,
Tuesday November 12

Don’t miss this opportunity to be photographed for the yearbook! The required attire for the school’s yearbook pose are traditional Tuxedos and Drapes; provided by us! You can also choose to wear your own formal attire; we suggest an all black attire. In addition to the free yearbook session, we also offer sessions that include casual/personality portraits and Cap and Gown
portraits.

Please follow the link below to choose your session type and appointment time:  www.vosphoto.com/lakebraddock

As a friendly reminder, appointments are needed for Senior Portraits.

Senior Meetings and Senior Family Meetings

The date of the Fall Senior Meeting has been moved to Friday, October 11 from 8:00-9:30 am in the Little Theatre.

The Senior Family Meeting is on Tuesday, October 15 at 7:00 pm, is in the Cafeteria, not the Little Theatre.

Family Liaison News

Please stay up-to-date with our Family Liaisons on our web site. There you will find our weekly newsletters.

https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/student-services/information-our-family-liaisons

Athletics and Activities News

Learn more about our Student Activities Program!

lakebraddockbruins.com

LBSS News You Choose (Sign up and select Athletics & Activities)

Important Reminders

Reflection and Silent Space Accommodations

As we begin a new school year, let’s be mindful of the Expectations for Meditation and Silent Reflection Accommodation Regulation. This new regulation was developed last Spring to ensure that students and staff, regardless of religious backgrounds, have reasonable accommodations and access to meditation and silent reflection spaces within their school or building. This effort aligns with the FCPS’ commitment to providing students and staff with a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive work environment. 

Students are only permitted to use Meditation and Silent Reflection rooms during instructional time when a request cannot be accommodated in any other way that does not impact instruction. Parents/caregivers must provide written permission for students to miss instructional time regularly.

If you would like to give permission for your child to miss instructional time for prayer or meditation, please complete this form.  

The Fall window for Full-time AAP Referrals Closes on October 15, 2024

Parents/guardians of students in seventh or eighth grade who meet the below requirements and would like their student considered for full-time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time (Level IV) Referral Form to our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Julie Green, [email protected], no later than October 15, 2024. 

Requirements for Fall AAP Screening:

• Students new to FCPS schools as of January 1, 2024 - October 15, 2024
• A family enrolling in one of FCPS schools for the first time
• A family re-enrolling a child in FCPS schools after being gone last school year (regardless of where they lived)
• A child who was enrolled in FCPS in Kindergarten - 3rd grade left and re-enrolled in FCPS schools in 7th grade.

Forms for full-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. 

For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.

FCPS News

Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students 

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on: 

• Tuesday, October 8, 3-7 p.m.
• Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.

Middle and High School Clinics

FCPS is partnering with the health department to host immunization clinics at middle and high schools. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations.

Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.

The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

Our final goal is Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation. We are preparing our students for a future that has yet to be imagined. We must give them the skills they will need to succeed. Watch this video to see students exploring and preparing for careers through Career and Technical Experience programs. See how Goal 5 is being put into practice.

FCPS This Week

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• All FCPS Schools Accredited
• How FCPS Is Teaching Reading and Writing
• Become a Special Education Teacher

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

Quick Links

• Bruin Athletics
• Family Resource Center
• FCPS CARES (nominate a LBSS staff member who went above and beyond for your child)
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Info
• Parent and Student Technology Support
• Parent Info Telephone Line (9 languages)
• Safety Tipline
• School Lunch/Menu Info

9200  Burke Lake Rd.Burke, VA 22015 | Main Office: 703-426-1000
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Principal's Message

Homecoming Week is always a busy time in Bruin Nation and this week has been no different. From PJ's to mis-matched shoes, from the hallway parade to the high school pep rally, it was an exciting time. Although the parade was canceled, Bite of Braddock is still a go in the gym lobby and cafeteria.

Next Thursday is a school holiday for Rosh Hashanah. Shanah tovah to our Jewish community. And Friday, October 4 is a teacher workday and school is closed for students.

Go Bruins!

Lindsey Kearns

Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Wednesday, October 2. That day is an evening-only observance day. Important events will not be held after school. 

Thursday, October 3, is a holiday for all FCPS staff. Schools and offices will be closed. 

Friday, October 4, is a teacher workday and there will be no school for students. 

See the complete school year calendar.

Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, September 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.
• Monday, October 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Fairhill Elementary School.
• Monday, October 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School.

Events will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

In this Issue

Upcoming Events

New Information
National Honor Society
LBSS Principal's Cabinet
Testing Information

High School Information
Homecoming Dance Tickets
HS Photos are Online

Middle School Information
October 9 PSAT/SAT Day
MS Yearbook

Class of 2025 News
Important Dates

Family Liaison News
Parent Technology Workshop

Athletics and Activities News

Important Reminders
Reflection and Silent Space Accommodations
AAP Referrals

Upcoming Events

October 3 - Rosh Hashanah Holiday - school is closed
October 4 - Teacher Workday - no school for students
October 9 - PSAT/SAT Day - 2 hour early release
October 14 - Student Holiday
October 24 - Student Photo Make-ups
October 31 - End of 1st Quarter - 2-hour early release

New Information

National Honor Society

The National Honor Society 2024-2025 application period is October 18 - November 24, 2024. 

To be eligible to join the NHS, a student must 

• have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
• be a sophomore, junior, or senior (freshmen are not eligible for membership)
• have a demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, community service & leadership, and be active in school and extracurricular activities.

There will be two New Member Interest Meetings: Tuesday October 22 and Thursday October 24 during WIN time in the Cafeteria.

New Member Applications will open on Friday October 18 at 3:00 on the LBSS website. Students must use their school email to access the application.  The application deadline is Sunday November 24 at 5:00PM

An invitation to apply is not required. If your student has any questions, please have them contact Mr. RL Andrews at [email protected] or in C-234 before or after school.

LBSS Principal's Cabinet

Monday is the last day for students to apply to service on the Principal's Cabinet. The application will close at 3:00 pm on September 30 and students will be notified the following week.

Testing Information

October 9 PSAT/SAT School Day

Just a reminder that PSAT/SAT school day administration will take place on October 9 for all 10th and 11th graders (PSAT)and registered seniors (SAT) beginning promptly at 8 am.  Students arriving after 8:30 will be sent to their sub school to contact home as they will be dismissed from testing with no makeup.  Please avoid scheduling appointments or travel on this day.

The Digital Readiness took place during Advisory on Wednesday, September 25.  Students received a ticket that provides an opportunity to take a full length practice test on their own time.  If your student did not complete the lesson, please have them speak to their Advisory teacher.  This must be completed no later than October 1.

Students must take the PSAT/SAT on their school issued Chromebook and loaners are not available.  If you did not check out a device, it is advised students visit the tech office, B122, to check out their device.  Do not wait!!!!  Personal devices are prohibited by College Board for the in school administration.  If students arrive for testing without their school issued device, they will be dismissed from testing with no makeup.  An eNotify was sent out providing information regarding charger distribution.  If you have not picked up a charger, please go to the tech office. 

High School Information

Tickets Still Available for Homecoming Dance

Ticket sales are still going on. Be sure to purchase your ticket before the dance on Saturday the 28th (from 8:00-11:00). Tickets are available on E-tix! There will be no sales at the door. Be sure to bring a photo ID that matches the name on your ticket in order to enter the dance!

HS Photos Are Online

The team at Victor O’Neill Studios would like to thank your school for a great picture day!

We are reaching out to inform you that student images are now online. If your school provided emails to the VOS team, please let parents know to be on the lookout for an email from Victor O'Neill Studios. If they do not see it in their inbox, check the spam/junk folder. Please share the information below with your parents:

Any student who has not had a chance to order, it’s not too late! Please visit: vosphoto.com/underclass. use your student ID when prompted for the online code.

For questions regarding school pictures please email: [email protected]

Middle School Information

October 9 PSAT/SAT Day

Wednesday, October 9 will be an early release day as some high school students will be taking the PSAT/SAT.  MS students attending school on Wednesday, October 9 will have the following bell schedule.

 Bell Schedule for October 9th

Middle School ONLY

Period 4

8:00-9:26

Period 6

9:33-10:58

Period 8

11:05-12:30

Grab-N-Go Lunch

12:30-12:45

*Please note there will be no PERIOD 2 Advisory/WIN.

Middle School Yearbook

ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS!!

Now is the time to order your Middle School yearbook. You can buy it for $36 from now until 12/31.Beginning in 2025 prices will increase! If you order now, you can also get a special name plate to add to your cover. The yearbook will not be available until next May. So, put your order in now before they sell out! Here is a link: https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/. Be sure to use the code 13596 to place your order for the Middle School yearbook.

Class of 2025 News

Important Dates

Graduation:  June 4, 2025 -- 9:30 am

Senior Photo Sessions:
October 14 -- 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
October 31 -- 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
November 4 -- 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
November 11 -- 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
November 12 -- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Senior Meetings and Senior Family Meetings

The date of the Fall Senior Meeting has been moved to Friday, October 11 from 8:00-9:30 am in the Little Theatre.

The Senior Family Meeting is on Tuesday, October 15 at 7:00 pm, is in the Cafeteria, not the Little Theatre.

Family Liaison News

Please stay up-to-date with our Family Liaisons on our web site. There you will find our weekly newsletters.

https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/student-services/information-our-family-liaisons

The Family Liaisons at Lake Braddock Secondary School, Sue Kwan and Alejandra Pena-Ulloa would like to invite you to the Parent Technology Workshop on Tuesday October 1st from 7:00-8:30pm at the School Library (enter through door 1), we will work on: ParentVUE/SIS account, School Attendance Procedure in ParentVUE, Schoology, E-Hall pass system, Talking Points, Digital Resource Consent Form and other resources. Space is limited, please register by Friday September 27th using this link: https://forms.gle/UkvRm4D6Bzx61wZ47

Athletics and Activities News

Learn more about our Student Activities Program!

lakebraddockbruins.com

LBSS News You Choose (Sign up and select Athletics & Activities)

Important Reminders

Reflection and Silent Space Accommodations

As we begin a new school year, let’s be mindful of the Expectations for Meditation and Silent Reflection Accommodation Regulation. This new regulation was developed last Spring to ensure that students and staff, regardless of religious backgrounds, have reasonable accommodations and access to meditation and silent reflection spaces within their school or building. This effort aligns with the FCPS’ commitment to providing students and staff with a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive work environment. 

Students are only permitted to use Meditation and Silent Reflection rooms during instructional time when a request cannot be accommodated in any other way that does not impact instruction. Parents/caregivers must provide written permission for students to miss instructional time regularly.

If you would like to give permission for your child to miss instructional time for prayer or meditation, please complete this form.  

The Fall window for Full-time AAP Referrals Closes on October 15, 2024

Parents/guardians of students in seventh or eighth grade who meet the below requirements and would like their student considered for full-time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time (Level IV) Referral Form to our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Julie Green, [email protected], no later than October 15, 2024. 

Requirements for Fall AAP Screening:

• Students new to FCPS schools as of January 1, 2024 - October 15, 2024
• A family enrolling in one of FCPS schools for the first time
• A family re-enrolling a child in FCPS schools after being gone last school year (regardless of where they lived)
• A child who was enrolled in FCPS in Kindergarten - 3rd grade left and re-enrolled in FCPS schools in 7th grade.

Forms for full-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. 

For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.

FCPS News

FCPS Trust Policy Supports Caring Culture

Fairfax County Public Schools is proud of its caring culture and strives to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all students and families. The FCPS Trust Policy solidifies this commitment and aligns with Fairfax County Goverment's Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy. It ensures that FCPS students and families can access FCPS benefits and services without fear that information will be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials. Please visit FCPS’ Trust Policy webpage to learn more about the policy and regulation in multiple languages. 

The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, Empowered

The Office of Food and Nutrition Services' updates to lunch menus align with FCPS’ Strategic Plan Goal #2 - Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered. The new menu options reflect the many voices and cultures represented around every FCPS lunch table!

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

As part of the second goal, we want each and every student to feel like they belong and have the support they need to thrive. See how Goal 2 is being put into practice. 

FCPS This Week

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Accessing Intervention Plans
• Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning
• Update Immunizations Today! 

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

Quick Links

• Bruin Athletics
• Family Resource Center
• FCPS CARES (nominate a LBSS staff member who went above and beyond for your child)
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Info
• Parent and Student Technology Support
• Parent Info Telephone Line (9 languages)
• Safety Tipline
• School Lunch/Menu Info

9200  Burke Lake Rd.Burke, VA 22015 | Main Office: 703-426-1000
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Principal's Message

Thank you to our High School families who joined us for Back-to-School Night last evening. We always appreciate the opportunity to connect.

Next week is Homecoming Week. Please note that on Friday, September 27, 2nd and 8th periods will be flipped for the High School Pep Rally during the last block of the day. Later in the afternoon, we'll have our annual parade through the neighborhood, ending at Bite of Braddock on the blacktop. Please remember that the marching band will perform after the game due to the homecoming activities at halftime. We hope to see you there!

Go Bruins!

Lindsey Kearns

Blue Star Welcome Week

Every year, approximately 600,000 military-connected families relocate. Most of these families move to new duty stations, while some transition out of the military and others transition in. Most of these moves take place over the summer, and Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to ensuring our military families feel welcomed and a sense of belonging to their local community. 

Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity for our community to welcome our military-connected families and show them our appreciation for their service and sacrifices. Throughout the week, FCPS will help ease their transition through events, messages, actions of welcome, and opportunities to make meaningful connections. Please help us welcome our military families during Blue Star Welcome Week, September 21 - September 29, 2024, and throughout the year! #BlueStarWelcomeWeekFCPS 

Heritage Month Celebrations

Throughout the year, LBSS celebrates various heritage months. This year, we are partnering with our student affinity groups to design our experiences, so the way these are celebrated may vary from month to month. This month, our Hispanic Student Association worked with us to develop a playlist for passing music, a display case of notable figures by Door 1, and some Advisory experiences throughout the month. We look forward to continuing our work with the student affinity groups to build a strong, student-driven community partnership.

Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, September 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Newington Forest Elementary School.
• Monday, September 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.
• Monday, October 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Fairhill Elementary School.
• Monday, October 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School.

Events will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

In this Issue

Upcoming Events

New Information
LBSS Principal's Cabinet
Testing Information
Make Up Picture Day
News from SGA
Main Office Volunteers Wanted

High School Information
HS Photos are Online

Middle School Information
MS Yearbook

Class of 2025 News
Important Dates
Change in Fall Senior Meeting Date

Family Liaison News
Parent Technology Workshop

Athletics and Activities News

Important Reminders
Reflection and Silent Space Accommodations
AAP Referrals

Upcoming Events

September 15-October 15 - National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 27 am - 2nd and 8th periods are flipped for HS Pep Rally
September 27 pm - Homecoming Parade, Bite of Braddock, and Game
October 3 - Rosh Hashanah Holiday - school is closed
October 4 - Teacher Workday - no school for students
October 9 - PSAT/SAT Day
October 14 - Student Holiday
October 24 - Student Photo Make-ups
October 31 - End of 1st Quarter - 2-hour early release day

New Information

LBSS Principal's Cabinet

The application for students to serve on the 2024-25 Principal's Cabinet is now open. Students from every grade are chosen to represent the entire student body in order to make Bruin Nation the best it can be. The application will close at 3:00 pm on September 30 and students will be notified the following week.

Testing Information

Just a reminder that PSAT/SAT school day administration to take place on October 9 for all 10th and 11th graders (PSAT)and registered seniors (SAT) beginning promptly at 8 am. Students arriving after 8:30 will be sent to their sub school to contact home as they will be dismissed from testing with no makeup. Please avoid scheduling appointments or travel on this day.

In preparation for this test, student MUST participate in the Digital Readiness scheduled during Advisory on September 25. It is imperative all students check their school issued device in this lesson BEFORE test administration. If students miss this lesson, please encourage students to reach out to their advisory teacher to make up during the next advisory with their advisory teacher. In addition, STUDENTS should make sure they have access to their College Board account or create an account if they do not have one by going here. 

Students must take the PSAT/SAT on their school issued Chromebook and loaners are not available. If you did not check out a device, it is advised students visit the tech office, B122, to check out their device. Do not wait!!!!  Personal devices are prohibited by College Board. If students arrive for testing without their school issued device, they will be dismissed from testing with no makeup. An eNotify was sent out providing information regarding charger distribution. If your student has not picked up a charger, please ask them to go to the tech office. 

Make Up Picture Day

If your child was not able to have pictures taken this month, there will be one additional date on October 24, 2024. 

News from SGA

Homecoming is right around the corner which means that Spirit Week and the Pep Rally are coming up too! The week of the 23rd show your school spirit by participating in the Spirit Days!

Bite of Braddock is coming up on Friday the 27th! Come before the football game for a tailgate where we will have music, food trucks, fundraisers, and tons of fun!

Ticket Sales for the homecoming dance will open on E-Tix next week! Starting the 23rd, SGA will be selling tickets during every high school lunch but will only accept cash. If you would like to bring someone that does not go to Lake Braddock to the dance, guest forms are available at the subschools.

Do you have a convertible, jeep or pick up truck? Would you be willing to drive your car in the homecoming parade on Friday the 27th? We need more cars to help show off our amazing students! Please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] if you are able to drive! Please also consider donating candy to the high school classes for them to give out during the Homecoming Parade! Candy donations are given right back to the community during our annual homecoming parade and trunk or treat events.

We need volunteers for the Homecoming Dance the night of the 28th. If you would like to come and volunteer your time that night to help hand out water and with other responsibilities please sign up with the link!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904054CABAB2AA5FD0-44668550-lbhomecoming#/

Main Office Volunteers Wanted

We are looking for volunteers to help with photocopying in the Main Office. If you are interested in serving, please email Julie Moore.

High School Information

HS Photos Are Online

The team at Victor O’Neill Studios would like to thank your school for a great picture day!

We are reaching out to inform you that student images are now online. If your school provided emails to the VOS team, please let parents know to be on the lookout for an email from Victor O'Neill Studios. If they do not see it in their inbox, check the spam/junk folder. Please share the information below with your parents:

Any student who has not had a chance to order, it’s not too late! Please visit: vosphoto.com/underclass. use your student ID when prompted for the online code.

For questions regarding school pictures please email: [email protected]

Middle School Information

Middle School Yearbook

ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS!!

Now is the time to order your Middle School yearbook. You can buy it for $36 from now until 12/31.Beginning in 2025 prices will increase! If you order now, you can also get a special name plate to add to your cover. The yearbook will not be available until next May. So, put your order in now before they sell out! Here is a link: https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/. Be sure to use the code 13596 to place your order for the Middle School yearbook.

Class of 2025 News

Important Dates

Graduation:  June 4, 2025 -- 9:30 am

Senior Photo Sessions:
October 14 -- 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
October 31 -- 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
November 4 -- 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
November 11 -- 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
November 12 -- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Senior Meetings and Senior Family Meetings

The date of the Fall Senior Meeting has been moved to Friday, October 11 from 8:00-9:30 am in the Little Theatre.

The Senior Family Meeting is on Tuesday, October 15 at 7:00 pm, also in the Little Theatre.

Family Liaison News

Please stay up-to-date with our Family Liaisons on our web site. There you will find our weekly newsletters.

https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/student-services/information-our-family-liaisons

The Family Liaisons at Lake Braddock Secondary School, Sue Kwan and Alejandra Pena-Ulloa would like to invite you to the Parent Technology Workshop on Tuesday October 1st from 7:00-8:30pm at the School Library (enter through door 1), we will work on: ParentVUE/SIS account, School Attendance Procedure in ParentVUE, Schoology, E-Hall pass system, Talking Points, Digital Resource Consent Form and other resources. Space is limited, please register by Friday September 27th using this link: https://forms.gle/UkvRm4D6Bzx61wZ47

Athletics and Activities News

Learn more about our Student Activities Program!

lakebraddockbruins.com

LBSS News You Choose (Sign up and select Athletics & Activities)

Important Reminders

Reflection and Silent Space Accommodations

As we begin a new school year, let’s be mindful of the Expectations for Meditation and Silent Reflection Accommodation Regulation. This new regulation was developed last Spring to ensure that students and staff, regardless of religious backgrounds, have reasonable accommodations and access to meditation and silent reflection spaces within their school or building. This effort aligns with the FCPS’ commitment to providing students and staff with a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive work environment. 

Students are only permitted to use Meditation and Silent Reflection rooms during instructional time when a request cannot be accommodated in any other way that does not impact instruction. Parents/caregivers must provide written permission for students to miss instructional time regularly.

If you would like to give permission for your child to miss instructional time for prayer or meditation, please complete this form.  

The Fall window for Full-time AAP Referrals Closes on October 15, 2024

Parents/guardians of students in seventh or eighth grade who meet the below requirements and would like their student considered for full-time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time (Level IV) Referral Form to our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Julie Green, [email protected], no later than October 15, 2024. 

Requirements for Fall AAP Screening:

• Students new to FCPS schools as of January 1, 2024 - October 15, 2024
• A family enrolling in one of FCPS schools for the first time
• A family re-enrolling a child in FCPS schools after being gone last school year (regardless of where they lived)
• A child who was enrolled in FCPS in Kindergarten - 3rd grade left and re-enrolled in FCPS schools in 7th grade.

Forms for full-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. 

For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.

FCPS News

FCPS Trust Policy Supports Caring Culture

Fairfax County Public Schools is proud of its caring culture and strives to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all students and families. The FCPS Trust Policy solidifies this commitment and aligns with Fairfax County Goverment's Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy. It ensures that FCPS students and families can access FCPS benefits and services without fear that information will be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials. Please visit FCPS’ Trust Policy webpage to learn more about the policy and regulation in multiple languages. 

The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, Empowered

The Office of Food and Nutrition Services' updates to lunch menus align with FCPS’ Strategic Plan Goal #2 - Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered. The new menu options reflect the many voices and cultures represented around every FCPS lunch table!

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

As part of the second goal, we want each and every student to feel like they belong and have the support they need to thrive. See how Goal 2 is being put into practice. 

FCPS This Week

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Accessing Intervention Plans
• Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning
• Update Immunizations Today! 

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

Quick Links

• Bruin Athletics
• Family Resource Center
• FCPS CARES (nominate a LBSS staff member who went above and beyond for your child)
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Info
• Parent and Student Technology Support
• Parent Info Telephone Line (9 languages)
• Safety Tipline
• School Lunch/Menu Info

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Principal's Message

Thank you to our SGA for the hard work planning the LBSS Pyramid Carnival last Friday. What a great way to start off the first home football game. Our HS Back-to-School-Night is this next Thursday from 6:30-8:30 pm. We look forward to meeting our HS families.

And looking ahead to Homecoming Week, please see the Spirit Week flyer below and note that 2nd and 8th periods are flipped on Friday, September 27.

Go Bruins!

Lindsey Kearns

Pyramid Carnival Fun

Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation! 

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. 

The next event is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Newington Forest Elementary School. Click on the date to register. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

In this Issue

Upcoming Events

New Information
National Hispanic Heritage Month
October 9 PSAT/SAT School Day
AAP Referrals
Hearing and Vision Screening
News from SGA
Main Office Volunteers Wanted
LBSS Alumni Spirit Wear

Middle School Information
MS Yearbook

Class of 2025 News
Important Dates

Important Reminders
Reflection and Silent Space Accommodations

Upcoming Events

September is Attendance Awareness Month

September 15-October 15 - National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 19 - HS Back-to-School Night
September 27 am - 2nd and 8th periods are flipped for HS Pep Rally
September 27 pm - Homecoming Parade, Bite of Braddock, and Game

New Information

National Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month. 

October 9, PSAT/SAT School Day

Planning is underway for the school day PSAT/SAT school day administration to take place on October 9 for all 10th and 11th graders (PSAT) and registered seniors (SAT) beginning promptly at 8 am.  Students arriving after 8:30 will be sent to their subschool to contact home as they will be dismissed from testing with no makeup.  Please avoid scheduling appointments or travel on this day as we will strictly adhere to the county excused absence policy for this test administration.

Students must take the PSAT/SAT on their school issued Chromebook and loaners are not available.  If you did not check out a device, it is advised students visit the tech office, B122, to check out their device.  Personal devices are prohibited by College Board.  If students arrive for testing without their school issued device, they will be dismissed from testing with no makeup.  An eNotify was sent out providing information regarding charger distribution.  If you have not picked up a charger, please go to the tech office. 

In preparation for this test, student MUST participate in the Digital Readiness scheduled during Advisory on September 25.  It is imperative all students check their device in this lesson BEFORE test administration.  In addition, STUDENTS should make sure they have access to their College Board account or create an account if they do not have one by going here. 

The Fall window for Full-time AAP Referrals Closes on October 15, 2024

Parents/guardians of students in seventh or eighth grade who meet the below requirements and would like their student considered for full-time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time (Level IV) Referral Form to our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Julie Green, [email protected], no later than October 15, 2024. 

Requirements for Fall AAP Screening:

• Students new to FCPS schools as of January 1, 2024 - October 15, 2024
• A family enrolling in one of FCPS schools for the first time
• A family re-enrolling a child in FCPS schools after being gone last school year (regardless of where they lived)
• A child who was enrolled in FCPS in Kindergarten - 3rd grade left and re-enrolled in FCPS schools in 7th grade.

Forms for full-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. 

For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.

Hearing and Vision Screening

On September 16-19, we will be conducting the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) required hearing and vision screening for all 7th and 10th grade students, students who were not screened last year, and all students who are new to Fairfax County Public Schools. Parents/Guardians of students who wear glasses – Please have your students bring their glasses with them to school next week. Parents will be notified by letter if screening results indicate that further evaluation is needed. Prompt follow-up with your health care provider is recommended as vision and hearing difficulties can interfere with learning. Thank you!

News from SGA

Homecoming is right around the corner which means that Spirit Week and the Pep Rally are coming up too! The week of the 23rd show your school spirit by participating in the Spirit Days!

Bite of Braddock is coming up on Friday the 27th! Come before the football game for a tailgate where we will have music, food trucks, fundraisers, and tons of fun!

Ticket Sales for the homecoming dance will open on E-Tix next week! Starting the 23rd, SGA will be selling tickets during every high school lunch but will only accept cash. If you would like to bring someone that does not go to Lake Braddock to the dance, guest forms are available at the subschools.

Do you have a convertible, jeep or pick up truck? Would you be willing to drive your car in the homecoming parade on Friday the 27th? We need more cars to help show off our amazing students! Please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] if you are able to drive! Please also consider donating candy to the high school classes for them to give out during the Homecoming Parade! Candy donations are given right back to the community during our annual homecoming parade and trunk or treat events.

We need volunteers for the Homecoming Dance the night of the 28th. If you would like to come and volunteer your time that night to help hand out water and with other responsibilities please sign up with the link!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904054CABAB2AA5FD0-44668550-lbhomecoming#/

Main Office Volunteers Wanted

We are looking for volunteers to help with photocopying in the Main Office. If you are interested in serving, please email Julie Moore.

By popular demand we now have Lake Braddock Alumni Spirit Wear available.

Pre-order by September 18th to pick it up in time for the Homecoming Game on September 27th - Black Out Theme.

Spread the word!!!

Pick up options will be local or at the Homecoming Game. No shipping options at this time. We are investigating this for future options.

https://bruinboosters.com/collections/lb-alumni

Middle School Information

Middle School Yearbook

ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS!!

Now is the time to order your Middle School yearbook. You can buy it for $36 from now until 12/31.Beginning in 2024, prices will increase! If you order now, you can also get a special name plate to add to your cover. The yearbook will not be available until next May. So, put your order in now before they sell out!

Class of 2025 News

Important Dates

Graduation:  June 4, 2025 -- 9:30 am

Senior Photo Sessions:  The schedule for future sessions has now been finalized. We will have a sign up for the next two dates going out in the next few days. In the meantime, here are the dates and times:

October 14 -- 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
October 31 -- 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
November 4 -- 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
November 11 -- 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
November 12 -- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Important Reminders

Reflection and Silent Space Accommodations

As we begin a new school year, let’s be mindful of the Expectations for Meditation and Silent Reflection Accommodation Regulation. This new regulation was developed last Spring to ensure that students and staff, regardless of religious backgrounds, have reasonable accommodations and access to meditation and silent reflection spaces within their school or building. This effort aligns with the FCPS’ commitment to providing students and staff with a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive work environment. 

Students are only permitted to use Meditation and Silent Reflection rooms during instructional time when a request cannot be accommodated in any other way that does not impact instruction. Parents/caregivers must provide written permission for students to miss instructional time regularly.

If you would like to give permission for your child to miss instructional time for prayer or meditation, please complete this form.  

Family Liaison News

Please stay up-to-date with our Family Liaisons on our web site. There you will find our weekly newsletters.

https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/student-services/information-our-family-liaisons

Athletics and Activities News

Learn more about our Student Activities Program!

lakebraddockbruins.com

LBSS News You Choose (Sign up and select Athletics & Activities)

FCPS News

Parent/Caregiver Checklist: Have You Completed These Important Forms?

We understand that the multiple school forms caregivers receive during the first weeks of school can feel overwhelming, but each one helps set your child up for a successful school year! If you do not have a SIS ParentVUE account, please contact your child’s school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage. 

Immunization Requirements 

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:  

• A healthcare provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
• A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
• A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations. 

Permission Forms

Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)

The SR&R document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when logging in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage. This form should be signed and returned by Friday, September 30.

Fueling Student Success: New Food Options Cooked up at FCPS

Students will have more than a dozen new options for lunch and breakfast in school cafeterias  starting this week. New menu items were either favorites at last year’s food show — including Korean BBQ wings, sweet Thai chili wings, chicken tikka masala, and barbacoa street tacos — or were tested with student focus groups and tastings. 

View school menus to see all the new options and when they will become available. 

The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, Empowered

The Office of Food and Nutrition Services' updates to lunch menus align with FCPS’ Strategic Plan Goal #2 - Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered. The new menu options reflect the many voices and cultures represented around every FCPS lunch table!

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

As part of the second goal, we want each and every student to feel like they belong and have the support they need to thrive. See how Goal 2 is being put into practice. 

FCPS This Week

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Caregiver Checklist
• New Food Options at FCPS
• Early Release Mondays at Elementary Schools

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

Quick Links

• Bruin Athletics
• Family Resource Center
• FCPS CARES (nominate a LBSS staff member who went above and beyond for your child)
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Info
• Parent and Student Technology Support
• Parent Info Telephone Line (9 languages)
• Safety Tipline
• School Lunch/Menu Info

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Principal's Message

Thank you to all the families who came for our MS Back-to-School Night last night. It was wonderful to meet so many of you.

Tonight is our Pyramid Carnival leading up to our first home football game. We hope you can join us to enjoy the carnival and cheer on our band, cheerleaders, dance team, and football team.

As we look forward the end of September, please note our Homecoming Activities listed below. On Friday, September 27, 2nd and 8th periods will be flipped for our HS Pep Rally. 

Go Bruins!

Lindsey Kearns

LBSS Pyramid Night Flyer

Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your questions or concerns regarding Fairfax County Public Schools. Your voice matters! Community Conversations will be held this Fall 6:30-7:30 p.m. on:

• Monday, September 9, at Holmes Middle School 
• Monday, September 23, at Newington Forest Elementary
• Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary 
• Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary 
• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary 
• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle 

Click the date above to register. Registration is not required but helps with planning. Additional registration links will be shared in next week’s This Week at FCPS. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid. 

In this Issue

Upcoming Events

New Information
September 11 National Day of Service
Reflection and Silent Space Accommodations
Pyramid Carnival and Homecoming Parade
LBSS Band Tag Day
Testing Information

Middle School Information
MS Picture Day
MS Yearbook

Class of 2025 News
Important Dates

Important Reminders
LBSS Middle School After School Program and Cross Country

Upcoming Events

September is Attendance Awareness Month

September 11 - Commemoration/Patriot Day
September 12-13 - MS Underclass Photos
September 15-October 15 - National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 19 - HS Back-to-School Night
September 27 am - 2nd and 8th periods are flipped for HS Pep Rally
September 27 pm - Homecoming Parade, Bite of Braddock, and Game

New Information

September 11 National Day of Service With the upcoming 23rd anniversary of September 11, FCPS acknowledges the loss of life, the heroism of our first responders, and the resilience of our country. The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, also called Patriot Day, is a chance to reflect and act in service to others to honor those who were injured or killed in the terrorist attacks.

All FCPS students are encouraged to participate in service learning as it supports Portrait of a Graduate (POG) attributes and social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. Middle and high school students can learn more about service learning by logging into their Naviance account to access x2VOL. 

Reflection and Silent Space Accommodations

As we begin a new school year, let’s be mindful of the Expectations for Meditation and Silent Reflection Accommodation Regulation. This new regulation was developed last Spring to ensure that students and staff, regardless of religious backgrounds, have reasonable accommodations and access to meditation and silent reflection spaces within their school or building. This effort aligns with the FCPS’ commitment to providing students and staff with a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive work environment. 

Students are only permitted to use Meditation and Silent Reflection rooms during instructional time when a request cannot be accommodated in any other way that does not impact instruction. Parents/caregivers must provide written permission for students to miss instructional time regularly.

If you would like to give permission for your child to miss instructional time for prayer or meditation, please complete this form.  

Pyramid Carnival and Homecoming Parade

Pyramid Night is Today! Come out to support our classes and PTSA! We’ll have Kona Ice, Roaming Coyote, Mr. Softee, Two Smooth Dudes and more amazing food trucks that support our classes! We are also so excited to have Alpacas, inflatables, a dunk tank, cotton candy, face painting, balloon twisting and more free fun!

Do you have a convertible, jeep or pick up truck? Would you be willing to drive your car in the homecoming parade on Friday the 27th? We need more cars to help show off our amazing students! Please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] if you are able to drive! Please also consider donating candy to the high school classes for them to give out during the Homecoming Parade!

LBSS Band Tag Day

Lake Braddock Band and Color Guard will be out in the Lake Braddock Community Saturday from 9-1 looking for support of our band program to help raise funds for uniforms, equipment, instruments, and music.

PSAT/NMSQT Exam and SAT School Day

On Wednesday, October 9, 10th and 11th grade students will be taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) exam, and all registered 12th grade students will be participating in SAT School Day.  Please note that all 10th and 11th graders will automatically be registered for this assessment; there is not separate registration process for the PSAT as there is with SAT.

School Day Schedule

All FCPS high schools will operate on a two-hour early release schedule. High school academy courses and all high school shuttles will be canceled on this day. 

• Students receiving low incidence special education services receive a normal instructional program if not participating in the PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day
• Grades 7 & 8 will attend school with a modified schedule to be released at a later date
• Grade 9 students do not attend school this day 
• Grade 10-11 students take the PSAT/NMSQT, with limited exceptions 
• Grade 12 students who registered for the SAT by the September 4 deadline should arrive to their testing location before 8:00 am. Those choosing not to take the SAT and who did not register will not attend school this day. If your student decides NOT to take this SAT test before October 9, please have them reach out to Mrs. Fava to cancel the registration at [email protected] with no penalty.
• Students taking the PSAT or SAT must bring their school issued device to assess.  If your student did not check out a device from tech, it is HIGHLY advised that they check one out as loaners are not available.  If a student arrives without the device, they will be dismissed from testing without an opportunity for make-up.  Schools do not have ample supplies for loaners.
• Grab and go lunch will be provided for students prior to dismissal.

Please make every effort to not schedule appointments during this assessment time if your student plans to participate.  Please note that absences will only be excused based on the county absence policy noted here: https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/leadership/policies-regulations-notices/attendance-policies.  Please note that for test security reasons as designated by College Board, students will not be permitted to leave their testing room until all participants have submitted their tests.

Middle School Information

School Picture Day is Coming!

📅 Date: Thursday September 12th & Friday September 13th 2024

📸 Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day

🛒 Pre-order Online: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001132334#login

📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at [email protected]

Students will have their pictures taken during their Health and PE Classes.

Middle School Yearbook

The Middle School Yearbook is now on sale! From now through December 31, 2024, the cost is $36.

Don’t miss out! Order one for your child today! The code for the middle school yearbook is 13596.

Make it easy by scanning the QR code!

Class of 2025 News

Important Dates

Graduation:  June 4, 2025 -- 9:30 am

Fall Senior Meeting:  September 25:  2nd period (Little Theatre)

Fall Senior Parent Meeting:  October 15: 7:00-8:00 pm (Cafeteria)

Important Reminders

LBSS Middle School After School Program and Cross Country

The Middle School After School Program will start on September 9, 2024. Registration is required to participate.

-Online Registration: https://forms.gle/EgxXuTSsFNcrdCYM9

The schedule for this year’s program is still being finalized with teachers and sponsors, and we expect that to be done by the first week of September. In the meantime, please check out the Lake Braddock Secondary School MSASP website to see some of the programs that were offered last year. That website will be updated periodically throughout the year.

Middle School Cross Country:

- Parent meeting: September 11, 2024 - 6:00-7:00 pm, in the cafeteria.

- Registration: Cross country registration  (separate from the afterschool registration)

- Physical form and Emergency Care Card: Physical form & ECC

- forms can be returned to [email protected]

If you have any questions, please contact Jerald Minnis by email ([email protected]) or phone (703) 426-1085.

Family Liaison News

Please stay up-to-date with our Family Liaisons on our web site:

https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/student-services/information-our-family-liaisons

Athletics and Activities News

Learn more about our Student Activities Program!

lakebraddockbruins.com

LBSS News You Choose (Sign up and select Athletics & Activities)

Home Football Game Information

Date: Friday, September 6th
Opponent: Madison Warhawks
Kickoff: 7:00 PM
Gates Open: 6:15 PM

Welcome Bruin Fans!

We're excited to host our first home varsity football game! Here's everything you need to know for a great game day experience:

Tickets:

• Adults: $7
• FCPS Students: $5
• Free: Children 5 & under, Seniors 60+
• Buy online to skip the line!
• Join the Athletic Boosters for an all home regular season pass with express entry!

Seating, Parking & Entry:

• Limited parking available, park in designated spots only.
• Elementary and middle schoolers must be accompanied by an adult.
• Entry through main gate at top of stairs or side gate by lower turf.
• Anyone who leaves must pay to re-enter.
• Students must be picked up within 30-minutes of the end of the game.

What You Can Bring:

• Purses, diaper bags, and reasonably sized bags are permitted with adults (subject to search).

What's Not Allowed:

• Students cannot bring backpacks or bags.
• Outside food or drinks
• Smoking or tobacco products (anywhere on campus)
• Artificial noisemakers
• Sporting equipment (balls, etc.)

Halftime Fun:

• Enjoy performances by the LB Marching Band and Lake Braddock Varsity Dance Team!

Spectator Code of Conduct:

• Be a good sport and show positive behavior.
• No abusive language, alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.
• Stay in your designated seat and off the field.
• Respect players, coaches, fans, and officials.
• Remember - it's about the kids! Let the coaches coach and officials officiate.
• Follow directions from staff and security.
• Failure to comply may result in removal from future games.

Go Bruins!

FCPS News

Immunization Requirements

Please check with your health care provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:  

• A health care provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
• A health care provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
• A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with their religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations. 

Make Every Day Count! The Importance of Attendance

As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during breaks from school. 

Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.

Learn how families can help form good attendance habits

Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE

Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.

Update Contact Information

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from your school and FCPS by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon. 

Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to their child’s school.

Complete Permission Forms

Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. Parents can easily opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.

Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

Submit Absences

Parents can submit daylong absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Note: Partial day absences and changes of transportation should still be reported directly to the school front office. 

Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet?Contact your school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage. 

Overdose Awareness and Understanding the Dangers of Opioids

In Northern Virginia, consistent with national and state trends, the opioid epidemic continues to impact communities, including young adults and school-age children. Opioids are a class of drugs used to treat pain and can include prescription medication and illegal drugs. 

Tragically, their misuse can lead to devastating outcomes. Fentanyl is an extremely fatal and especially powerful opioid, even in small doses. Most fatal overdoses in Fairfax County in recent years have involved fentanyl.

August 31 is Overdose Awareness Day. There are three things you can do now to support student wellness and increase understanding of the dangers of opioids and fentanyl:

• Talk with children and loved ones in your life about the dangers of drug use, especially opioids. For more information about substance use among youth, tips on how to recognize and prevent substance abuse, and available support services, please watch this webinar.
• Safely store and dispose of medications, including prescription pain medications, to prevent drug misuse.
• Sign up for a Virtual REVIVE! training class to learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose and administer naloxone nasal spray to reverse an opioid overdose.

Learn more about the dangers of opioids and available resources on our website. Visit the Student Safety and Wellness webpage for more information on topics related to student well-being. 

FCPS This Week

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Immunization Reminder
• Make Attendance a Priority
• How Is FCPS’ Redesigned Website Working for You?

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

Quick Links

• Bruin Athletics
• Family Resource Center
• FCPS CARES (nominate a LBSS staff member who went above and beyond for your child)
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Info
• Parent and Student Technology Support
• Parent Info Telephone Line (9 languages)
• Safety Tipline
• School Lunch/Menu Info

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Message from Ms. Kearns

Hello Bruin Families!

As we enter the long Labor Day Holiday weekend, I want to thank you for your support as we opened the year and finished our second week of school. We have been working with students on our new cell phone policy and on Tuesday, September 3rd, full implementation of violations begins which will include confiscation of the devices and progressive consequences. 

Next week, we will welcome all of our middle school families for Back to School Night. We look forward to connecting with those families on Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Additionally, we have our first home football game on Friday, September 6th and our 2nd Annual Pyramid Carnival from 5-6:30 pm on the front field. We hope to see you there!

Go Bruins!

Lindsey Kearns

LBSS Pyramid Night Flyer

Labor Day

Friday, August 30, and Monday, September 2, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends. See the complete school year calendar.

Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your questions or concerns regarding Fairfax County Public Schools. Your voice matters! Community Conversations will be held this Fall 6:30-7:30 p.m. on:

• Monday, September 9, at Holmes Middle School 
• Monday, September 23, at Newington Forest Elementary
• Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary 
• Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary 
• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary 
• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle 

Click the date above to register. Registration is not required but helps with planning. Additional registration links will be shared in next week’s This Week at FCPS. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid. 

In this Issue

Upcoming Events

New Information
Fentanyl Fact Sheet

Middle School Information
MS After School Program 
MS Cross Country
MS Yearbook

High School Information
HS Picture Day

Class of 2025 News
College Application Session
College Parent Night

Important Reminders
Virtual New Parent Coffee

Upcoming Events

August 30 & September 2 - Labor Day Holiday
September 5 - MS Back-to-School Night (see flyer for details)
September 5-6 - HS Underclass Photos
September 6 - Virtual New Parent Coffee (see below for details)
September 12-13 - MS Underclass Photos
September 19 - HS Back-to-School Night
September 27 - Homecoming

New Information

The Fentanyl Fact Sheet was shared with all students this week in Schoology. Jessica Giffin is the Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist for the Lake Braddock Pyramid. If you need support for a student or have concerns you’d like to discuss, please feel free to reach out to her via email at [email protected] or call 703-426-1194. For general information about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please visit https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/student-safety-and-wellness/substance-abuse-prevention-program

Middle School Information

LBSS Middle School After School Program and Cross Country

The Middle School After School Program will start on September 9, 2024. Registration is required to participate.

-Online Registration: https://forms.gle/EgxXuTSsFNcrdCYM9

The schedule for this year’s program is still being finalized with teachers and sponsors, and we expect that to be done by the first week of September. In the meantime, please check out the Lake Braddock Secondary School MSASP website to see some of the programs that were offered last year. That website will be updated periodically throughout the year.

Middle School Cross Country:

- Parent meeting: September 11, 2024 - 6:00-7:00 pm, in the cafeteria.

- Registration: Cross country registration  (separate from the afterschool registration)

- Physical form and Emergency Care Card: Physical form & ECC

- forms can be returned to [email protected]

If you have any questions, please contact Jerald Minnis by email ([email protected]) or phone (703) 426-1085.

Middle School Yearbook

The Middle School Yearbook is now on sale! From now through December 31, 2024, the cost is $36.

Don’t miss out! Order one for your child today! The code for the middle school yearbook is 13596.

Make it easy by scanning the QR code!

High School Information

HS Picture Days

Victor O'Neill Studios will be on campus next week on September 5 and 6 to photograph 9th-11th graders. 9th and 10th grade students will have their photos taken during PE classes and 11th grade will go during English classes. Students not taking PE or English classes will be sent during 2nd period Advisory.

Victor O'Neill Studios has asked for 2-3 parent volunteers to assist the photographers. Volunteers will receive $25 off their photo package. If you are interested, please email Julie Moore before Wednesday, September 4.

Pre-order Online: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001132277#login

Images Available: Approximately two-three weeks after picture day

Questions about Ordering? Email us at [email protected]

Class of 2025 News

All seniors will attend the College Application Post-Secondary Session during Advisory on Tuesday, September 3, at 8:15am in the Little Theatre.  NOVA and Trade/Apprenticeship Sessions will be held in the near future. 

Senior families are invited to attend the College Parent Night on Wednesday, September 4, at 6:00pm in the Little Theatre.  We hope to see you there!

Important Reminders

Virtual New Parent Coffee

We would like to welcome all of our families who moved during the summer and are new to FCPS by extending an invitation to our virtual New Parent Coffee on September 6 from 8:30am-9:30am.  If you would like join, please complete this google form (https://forms.gle/jJzfoUGGjRUELoPW6).

Family Liaison News

Please stay up-to-date with our Family Liaisons on our web site:

https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/student-services/information-our-family-liaisons

Athletics and Activities News

Learn more about our Student Activities Program!

lakebraddockbruins.com

LBSS News You Choose (Sign up and select Athletics & Activities)

FCPS News

2024 Student Rights and Responsibilities 

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R. 

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Monday, September 30. 

You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.

2023-30 Strategic Plan: Foundation of Four PillarsWhile the five goals of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan focus on student success, the four pillars describe what FCPS must do well to reach our goals for all students:

• The first focus of the pillars is on teaching and learning. We want to make sure each and every student has access to excellent and inclusive learning environments, and that instruction meets students’ individual needs.
• The second pillar focuses on our connection with families and our communities. We cannot do this work alone. Strong partnerships are key to our students’ success.
• The third pillar is centered on our hiring and maintaining a world class, diverse workforce. We want to make sure our incredible employees have what they need to help our students thrive.
• The fourth and final pillar centers on how we bring this all together. We remain focused on creating a culture of equity, excellence, and accountability where data guides our decisions. 

Visit our Strategic Plan webpage for more information. 

Safety Drills During the School Year

Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance. 

The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill. 

Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.

Know Our Security Terms

FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.

Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned. 

If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.  

Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE

Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.

Update Contact Information

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from your school and FCPS by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon. 

Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to their child’s school.

Complete Permission Forms

Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. Parents can easily opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.

Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

Submit Absences

Parents can submit daylong absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Note: Partial day absences and changes of transportation should still be reported directly to the school front office. 

Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet?Contact your school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage. 

Overdose Awareness and Understanding the Dangers of Opioids

In Northern Virginia, consistent with national and state trends, the opioid epidemic continues to impact communities, including young adults and school-age children. Opioids are a class of drugs used to treat pain and can include prescription medication and illegal drugs. 

Tragically, their misuse can lead to devastating outcomes. Fentanyl is an extremely fatal and especially powerful opioid, even in small doses. Most fatal overdoses in Fairfax County in recent years have involved fentanyl.

August 31 is Overdose Awareness Day. There are three things you can do now to support student wellness and increase understanding of the dangers of opioids and fentanyl:

• Talk with children and loved ones in your life about the dangers of drug use, especially opioids. For more information about substance use among youth, tips on how to recognize and prevent substance abuse, and available support services, please watch this webinar.
• Safely store and dispose of medications, including prescription pain medications, to prevent drug misuse.
• Sign up for a Virtual REVIVE! training class to learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose and administer naloxone nasal spray to reverse an opioid overdose.

Learn more about the dangers of opioids and available resources on our website. Visit the Student Safety and Wellness webpage for more information on topics related to student well-being. 

FCPS This Week

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Understanding the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)
• School Safety Reminders
• Community Conversations with Dr. Reid

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

Quick Links

• Bruin Athletics
• Family Resource Center
• FCPS CARES (nominate a LBSS staff member who went above and beyond for your child)
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Info
• Parent and Student Technology Support
• Parent Info Telephone Line (9 languages)
• Safety Tipline
• School Lunch/Menu Info

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Message from Ms. Kearns

Hello Bruin Families,

Welcome back! We have had a busy week starting the 24-25 school year and I am grateful for the efforts of our staff and students to make it a successful start. We have important dates below for our back-to-school nights and student photos. There is also a lot of information from FCPS about things you can do to help start the year off strong.

I look forward to getting to know our students and our families throughout the year. If you or your child have any questions or concerns to share, please reach out.

Go Bruins!

Lindsey Kearns

In this Issue New Information and Important Reminders

Important Dates
Virtual New Parent Coffee
School and Office Hours
MS After School Program and Cross Country
AVID Tutors Wanted

Family Liaison News Athletics and Activities News LBSS PTSA FCPS News Quick Links New Information and Important Reminders

Important Dates

August 30 & September 2 - Labor Day Holiday
September 5 - MS Back-to-School Night (see flyer for details)
September 5-6 - HS Underclass Photos
September 6 - Virtual New Parent Coffee (see below for details)
September 12-13 - MS Underclass Photos
September 19 - HS Back-to-School Night
September 27 - Homecoming

Virtual New Parent Coffee

We would like to welcome all of our families who moved during the summer and are new to FCPS by extending an invitation to our virtual New Parent Coffee on September 6 from 8:30am-9:30am.  If you would like join, please complete this google form (https://forms.gle/jJzfoUGGjRUELoPW6).

School and Office Hours

School class hours are 8:00 am to 2:45 pm. Students will be allowed entry into the building starting at 7:30 am. After school, students must be off campus by 3:00 pm if they are not with a teacher or other supervised activity.

The Main Office is open 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. 

LBSS Middle School After School Program and Cross Country

The Middle School After School Program will start on September 9, 2024. Registration is required to participate.

-Online Registration: https://forms.gle/EgxXuTSsFNcrdCYM9

The schedule for this year’s program is still being finalized with teachers and sponsors, and we expect that to be done by the first week of September. In the meantime, please check out the Lake Braddock Secondary School MSASP website to see some of the programs that were offered last year. That website will be updated periodically throughout the year.

Middle School Cross Country:

- Parent meeting: September 11, 2024 - 6:00-7:00 pm, in the cafeteria.

- Registration: Cross country registration  (separate from the afterschool registration)

- Physical form and Emergency Care Card: Physical form & ECC

- forms can be returned to [email protected]

If you have any questions, please contact Jerald Minnis by email ([email protected]) or phone (703) 426-1085.

AVID Tutors Needed

Attention families - looking for a flexible and part-time position? FCPS is hiring AVID tutors for the 2024-2025 school year.  AVID tutors work with small groups of approximately 5-7 students during the school day in an academic elective class called Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID). These groups use questioning strategies to help students develop a variety of college preparatory skills such as critical thinking and problem solving. Tutors earn $20.13 per hour and should either be a college graduate or currently enrolled in college. If interested, please email your resume to  [email protected].

Family Liaison News

Lake Braddock is currently looking for a Vietnamese Family Liaison. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please share.

Please stay up-to-date with our Family Liaisons on our web site:

https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/student-services/information-our-family-liaisons

Additional Resources

Family and School Partnerships

Family Resource Center

Parenting Education Programs through Fairfax County

English Empowerment Center: USA Learns 

English Empowerment Center: Free Conversation Class  and Continued Learning Between Semesters 

Athletics and Activities News

Learn more about our Student Activities Program!

lakebraddockbruins.com

LBSS News You Choose (Sign up and select Athletics & Activities)

FCPS News

Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE

Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.

Update Contact Information

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from your school and FCPS by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon. 

Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to their child’s school.

Complete Permission Forms

Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. Parents can easily opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.

Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

Submit Absences

Parents can submit daylong absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Note: Partial day absences and changes of transportation should still be reported directly to the school front office. 

Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet?Contact your school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage. 

Transportation Patience and Safety

Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses. 

If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Contact the Transportation Office at 703-446-2050 with any additional questions. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000. 

To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE. 

Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity

FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.

Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.

Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School StudentsVirtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide a safe space to address concerns such as:

• Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss
• Anxiety, worry, fears
• Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships
• Academic stress

You may refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or by contacting our school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services. 

Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.

District News/In Case You Missed It

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE
• Updating Immunizations and Records
• Transportation Patience and Safety
• Superintendent Reid Welcomes Everyone Back to School

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.  

Quick Links

• School lunch/menu info
• LBSS Website
• Bruin Athletics
• Parent and Student IT Support Portal
• Telephone Parent Info Line (Available in multiple languages)
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• FCPS Cares - share and submit your story about a Lake Braddock staff member who has gone above and beyond for your child this year. 
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
• FCPS Safety Tipline

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