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We have had a great week of teaching and learning this week. 7th grade students had the opportunity to observe our green space in the front of the building as part of their science class. Our Senior Golfers celebrated Senior Day this week and our Band Students will be out this Saturday for TAG Day.
Next week we are hosting our High School Back to School Night. Parents of 9th graders are invited to join us from 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm to learn about graduation requirements and how to help your student develop a growth mindset.
Below there is important information regarding PSAT Day for high school students. PSAT day is October 16th, and all students will be released 2 hours early.
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Information for All
Golf Team - Senior Day
Congratulations to our Senior golfers, whom were recognized on Senior Day this week: Gabriel Fulton, George Gilbertson, Kyra Henderson, Mason Jones, James McArdle, Victor Nguyenkoa, Ryan O'Donnell and Jackson Shaw.
For Parents of Students Currently Enrolled in an AP Course
If your student is currently enrolled in an AP course, please read the linked letter that contains significant changes in College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) Program, beginning this school year. If you have any questions, please contact the AP Team:
Lynn Carrera: lncarrera@fcps.edu
Deb Brown: dsbrown1@fcps.edu
Gary Ranallo: gwranallo@fcps.edu
The AP information letter can be found on this web link: https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/advanced-placement
Attending Tonight's Football Game?
Hayfield Secondary School has shared the following information for our fans that may be headed to the football game there tonight at 7:00.
If you or your student plans to come, please take the time to review the relevant information below:
- No backpacks or other bags will be allowed in the stadium. (Students and Adults)
- No outside food or drinks.
- The purpose for students who attend our varsity football games is to watch the game, cheerleaders, band and dance team.
- We cheer for our team and not against our opponent. All cheers should be positive.
- Students need to leave campus during dismissal from school at 2:45pm.
- The gates to the stadium will open at 6:00 pm.
- All students must pre-arrange for transportation and plan to leave immediately after the game.
- Students are expected to be in the stands and not hanging out by the concession stand, bathrooms or baseball field; all elementary-aged children should always be supervised.
- Anyone who leaves must pay to re-enter.
- Whistles and similar noisemakers are prohibited.
- All middle school students need to be supervised by an adult while at the game.
Lost and Found Items
Please urge your child to stop by the Lost and Found in the cafeteria during lunches next week to retrieve their items. On Monday, September 16th, we will be donating all leftover items to the Red Cross. We will also be making announcements during all lunches to remind students.
All Night Graduation Party Volunteers Needed
The most fun night of the year is in need of some key volunteers. The All Night Grad Party takes place graduation night from 11pm – 5am, traditionally at Audrey Moore Rec Center (Wakefield Park), this year June 9-10, 2019. It is an alcohol/drug-free event designed to keep celebrating graduates off the road and in a safe, secure place on one of the highest risk nights for teenage deaths.
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Activities/Games: Co-Chair plans for games and works on contracts with vendors for the casino, carnival-type games, artists, masseuses, etc.
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Store:Co-Chair shops through school year & store the donated/purchased items and prizes for future ANGP Store. Helps set up the ANGP Store; During Party Volunteers tend to graduates seeking items from the store.
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Set-Up Chair: Junior and underclassmen parents (senior parents may help this year due to early graduation ceremony) DAY OF graduation, Chair coordinates actual set-up of the party at Audrey Moore Rec Center; works with Rec Center staff. Communicates to Transportation crew & Clean Up Chair what things go where following party.
Email Julie Shedd, ANGP co-chair at thirdvp@lbssptsa.org if you can help.
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Arts and Crafts Fair
Be part of a great Bruin community event!! We are currently looking for artists, crafters and other vendors for the annual Arts and Crafts Marketplace that was a huge success last year! We’ve moved the date to early November to avoid the last minute December rush. Student club space for fundraising is also available…don’t miss out!!
Want to help with this exciting event…volunteer! Looking for an awesome Santa to make an appearance while finding out who’s naughty or nice…we supply the candy canes!! Please contact Carrie Holmes at crafts@lbssptsa.org.
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PTSA Open Positions
Our PTSA still has the following open positions that need to be filled. Please contact Shelley Yu at president@lbssptsa.org if you'd like to fill one of these positions:
- Arts and Crafts Marketplace Co-Chair: Assist and shadow the Chair. Job duties include planning and coordinating the event, inviting a variety of local vendors to the event, receiving the donations for raffles, and publicizing the event to bring their talent to share with the LBSS Community. (estimated 5-10 hours weekly until November 2)
- Hospitality Committee Co-Chair: Assist the Chair with a variety of hospitality events and activities throughout the year
- Discounts Committee Co-Chair: Assist the Chair to reach out to a variety of local businesses for our PTSA partnership
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..
Fairfax County Resources on Vaping
A Fairfax County Health Advisory has been distributed to residents regarding recent health concerns arising from vaping. Links to the advisory have been placed on the FCPS public student and parent vaping pages located here.
https://www.fcps.edu/vaping/parents
https://www.fcps.edu/vaping
Here is a direct link to the advisory: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/severe-lung-illness-associated-vaping-what-you-need-know
HS Information
High School Back to School Night
On September 19th, we will host our High School Back to School Night. Families will have the opportunity to visit their child's classrooms from 6:30 pm to 8:40 pm. At Back-To School Night you will have the opportunity to meet with each of your child’s teachers and be informed of the following:
- Classroom academic and behavioral expectations
- Policies regarding attendance
- Homework expectations
- Grading policies
- Additional supplies needed for the class (i.e. calculators, notebooks etc)
HS Yearbooks
Buy your Lake Braddock high school yearbook for only $65!
Buy now and save $15. Price will be $80 at distribution.
Go to https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/
Use School Code: 5061
Books can be customized for your student!
Questions? Please contact Ms. Theresa Poquis (TBPoquis@fcps.edu)
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.
PSAT/NMSQT TESTING NOTICE
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 will be a two-hour early release for all students at Lake Braddock Secondary school in order to administer the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) to 10th and 11th grade students. During this time, 12th grade students will attend a senior class meeting in the Little Theatre and 9th grade students will participate in an academic and career planning unit. Middle school students will follow their purple day schedules on a modified two-hour early release bell schedule.
FCPS will provide the PSAT/NMSQT to tenth and eleventh graders without cost. As students sit to take this test, they will participate in an introductory session, where they will be asked to complete an optional pre-survey from the College Board. You may view the optional pre-survey questions online (https://www.fcps.edu/node/36640) and access the pre-survey parent opt-out form on the LBSS PSAT testing website (https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/high-school/psat_test).
Taking the PSAT/NMSQT test in tenth and eleventh grades helps to prepare students for success with the SAT college entrance test. All students who complete the PSAT/NMSQT will receive an individual score report, providing feedback based on their responses to the test questions. This will be helpful to tenth graders in preparing to take the PSAT/NMSQT again in eleventh grade and students preparing to take the SAT. When scores are released in late January, students will have access to Khan Academy's (https://www.khanacademy.org/) free online test preparation, which is customized based on their PSAT/NMSQT scores.
If you have any questions about the PSAT/NMSQT testing at Lake Braddock Secondary, please contact Jennifer Bury, Assessment Coach at jabury@fcps.edu.
MS Information
MS New Parent Coffee
Friday, September 20, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. in the Lecture Hall
This is your chance to meet with the MS Counselors and have them answer any questions you still have about Lake Braddock. Topics that will be covered include, but are not limited to: Adolescent Development, After-School Program, Attendance/Pre-Arranged Absences and how to most effectively communicate with teachers.
Applications for TJHSST are Available Now!
If you’re interested in applying to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, commonly referred to as “TJ,” we would like to provide you with some important information. You must be in 8th grade and enrolled in Algebra 1 or higher to apply.
We hosted a TJ Admissions specialist, Mrs. Sperling, on September 3rd, who presented about the school and application process. If you missed the presentation or would like a copy of it, you can view a PDF of the presentation here: https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/inline-files/TJHSST%20Fall%202019%20Presentation.pdf
If you have decided to apply, the online application is now open and you can begin the application process here: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/thomas-jefferson-high-school-science-and-technology-admissions/freshman-winter
There are several important dates to keep in mind, so scroll down on the link that is provided and mark your calendars. There is one additional date for Lake Braddock students: Please START the application by September 20th, 2019. That’s because there are two parts and you cannot finish the second part until you’ve submitted the first part and Mr. Brodie has verified the student’s math class. This gives us one week to ensure everything is taken care of before the final application deadline.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Brodie, Middle School Counselor. You can send me him an email at ibrodie@fcps.edu or call 703-426-1049.
MS Yearbooks
Buy your Lake Braddock middle school yearbook for only $35!
Buy now and save $5. Price will be $40 at distribution.
Go to https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/
Use School Code: 13596
OR search for “Lake Braddock Middle School”
Books can be customized for your student!
Questions? Please contact Mr. Justin Toney (jltoney@fcps.edu)
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
September 19: High School Back to School Night
September 20: Middle School New Parent Coffee
September 27: Homecoming Parade, Bite of Braddock (Blacktop), and Homecoming Football Game
September 28: Homecoming Dance
October 14: Student Holiday
October 16: PSAT Day. 2-Hour Early Dismissal at 12:45 P.M.
November 2: PTSA Arts and Crafts Marketplace
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