A Message from Dr. Smith
We had a great first week of school here at Lake Braddock! Teachers spent the first few days meeting their students and building positive relationships with them. Tonight is our first official Varsity Football game at Lake Braddock, and we hope to see many of our families at the game. Please take a few minutes to review the rules for football games that are below.
We encourage you to join our school administration for a meet and greet before the game tonight. We will be on the black top from 5:30 to 6:30, and it is a great opportunity for families to meet our new administrators and our returning ones too! PTSA representatives will be there as well to help parents join the PTSA and answer questions about the year.
Next week we are looking forward to the Middle School Back To School Night. We encourage parents to arrive early for a presentation on ways parents can support their middle school students. That presentation will begin at 5:45 pm in the Little Theater.
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Information for ALL
Football Game Rules
We anticipate a large crowd for tonight’s varsity home football game against the visiting West Potomac Wolverines. We wanted to take a moment to remind you that the following guidelines to ensure that all of our guests, students, and parents enjoy the true spirit of the event:
- Lake Braddock Secondary School is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free zone.
- Guests will not be allowed to enter the stadium with containers such as water bottles, cups, cans, coolers, etc.
- Guests will not be allowed to enter the stadium with backpacks or large bags, or sporting equipment (footballs, soccer balls, etc.).
- Once you leave the stadium, there is no re-entry to the event
- Representatives from the Fairfax County Police Department, the Lake Braddock Administration, and the Lake Braddock Security Staff will be on hand to ensure a safe and secure environment for both Lake Braddock fans and for our visitors and guests.
- Lake Braddock students and parents are asked to demonstrate good citizenship and spirited sportsmanship to our opponents and their fans. Let's show everyone why Bruin Nation is the class of the Region!
Thank you in advance for your adherence to these guidelines.
Free and Reduced Meals
The Free and Reduced Meals application is now online. Families must re-apply every year to receive this service. More information and a link to the application can be found at: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals. Please also complete the consent to share information (section 4 of the application) as this can allow the school to waive course fees and receive reduced fees for other activities. If families do not re-apply, their number will be inactivated in early October.
Family Life Education (FLE) Parent Preview Night
You are invited to attend an evening opportunity to preview the Family Life Education media and lessons and to talk with school staff about the program. The meeting will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2019, from 5:00 PM—6:00PM in the Library. All program materials and media for all grade levels will be available for your review at this time.
Family Life Education (FLE) Parent Preview Night Notification Letters
Parents/guardians who do not wish to have their child participate in FLE instruction may choose to opt their child out of any or all of the lessons. If you would like to opt your child out of one or more lessons, please fill out the form accessible online at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/high-school-academics-9-12/family-life-education-fle. Should you opt your child out and then later decide you want your child included in FLE instruction, you must notify your child’s teacher in writing before instruction begins. If you should have any additional questions or concerns, please contact your child’s Health and Physical Education Teacher.
Student Rights & Responsibilities (SR&R)
During the first two weeks of Bruin Block students will be reviewing the SR&R. There is an FCPS video that will be viewed in Bruin Block and an administrator led face-to-face presentation for students. The information and FCPS video can be found on this website: https://www.fcps.edu/srr.
Free Workshops for Parents
The FCPS Parent Resource Center (PRC) offers free research-based, professional workshops for parents to learn the latest information to help your child success. Upcoming workshops in September include:
Power Struggles: Knowing When to Walk Away
Friday, September 6, 2019, 10 a.m.-noon
Highlights will include:
- Recognizing power struggles
- Identifying why power struggles occur
- Strategies for parents
Register for Power Struggles: Knowing When to Walk Away
Getting Past Procrastination: How to Get Your Kids Organized, Focused, and Motivated...Without Being the Bad Guy
Friday, September 20, 2019, 10 a.m.-noon
Join us for this workshop to learn how to:
- Discover the hidden emotional causes of procrastination
- Put good behavior on autopilot using the power of habit
- Use “The Organizational Arsenal”: Tools and strategies to keep even the most scattered kids on track
- Use examples of scripts to spark motivation, address problems, and communicate with your child without being labeled the “Bad Guy.”
This session is full. Waitlist for Getting Past Procrastination: How to Get Your Kids Organized, Focused, and Motivated...Without Being the Bad Guy
Voices from the IEP Table: Perspectives on Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families
Friday, September 27, 2019, 10 a.m.-noon
Join us for this workshop to learn:
- Best practices for working with students with diverse backgrounds
- Practical suggestions for improving the experiences of teams serving students with diverse backgrounds. Including:
- Home-school communication
- IEP Meetings
- Cross-cultural interactions
Register for Voices from the IEP Table: Perspectives on Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families
For more information about the PRC, including a full list and descriptions of all future parent workshops, click on this link.
PTSA
The Lake Braddock PTSA invites you to become a member. Your membership provides you with important information and a voice on issues concerning children’s education, health, and safety! When PTSA and its members get involved, all our children benefit. Online applications can be found on this link: https://lbssptsa.org/membership/join-now/ If you have any questions, please contact membership@lbssptsa.org.
HS Information
HS Underclassmen Photos
High School underclassmen school portraits will be taken on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 5 and 6 during PE and English 11 classes. Order forms were distributed to your student this week. Extra order forms are also available at the school's Main office. Parents can also order online at https://vosphoto.com/lakebraddockHS/.
FCPSOn Laptop Fee for High School Students
Please do not attempt to pay for the FCPSOn laptop fees until you you receive the actual invoice in November. Invoices will be generated from the FCPS central office and will be sent out after November 4.
MS Information
MS Back to School Night
Middle School Back to School Night will take place on Thursday, September 5th. Parents will report to first period classes beginning at 6:30pm. A special parent program will be held from 5:45-6:25pm in the Little Theatre that will focus on ways that you can support your middle school student and help them to develop a growth mindset. Students will receive a hard copy of the Back to School Night flyer during their 6th period class today that includes a copy of their schedule and a map of the building. Please make sure to bring this flyer with you to help navigate the building.
Additional information on our Back to School Night program can be found here.
Middle School Student Photos
Grades 7 and 8 will have their school portraits taken during their P.E. class on Thursday and Friday, September 12 and 13. All students will have their portraits taken on these days, and they will receive a Student ID that they should carry with them.
Forms to order prints of your student’s school portraits were distributed to students during their P.E. class this week. Extra order forms are available at the school's Main Office. If you plan to purchase student portraits, please send your student to P.E. on Picture Day with a completed order form and payment. Only students with payments on the day of Picture Day will receive their portraits on the day of. Late orders can be sent to the Main Office, and packages will be mailed to the school at a later date.
If you have any questions, please contact Victor O’Neil Studios.
Middle School Student Services Fall Newsletter
Use the link below to access the Middle School Student Services Fall Newsletter. This newsletter includes a lot of great information on upcoming counselor led lessons and parent programs. Do not hesitate to reach out to your student’s counselor if you have any questions about our upcoming events. https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/inline-files/LBMS%20SS%20Newsletter%20-%20Fall%202019.pdf
Calendar at a Glance
August 29: Administration Team Community Meet & Greet, LBSS Blacktop
August 30 & September 2: Student Holidays, No School. School offices closed.
September 5: Middle School Back to School Night
September 5 & 6: High School Underclassmen Photos
September 12 & 13: Middle School Student Photos
September 19: High School Back to School Night
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