LBSS Weekly News - September 13, 2024
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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 IssueUpcoming 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
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
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 InformationMiddle 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 NewsImportant 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
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 NewsPlease 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 NewsLearn more about our Student Activities Program!
LBSS News You Choose (Sign up and select Athletics & Activities)
FCPS NewsParent/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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