A Message from Dr. Smith
This week has been another exciting week of parents and students experiencing different aspects of Lake Braddock Secondary in a positive way. Our girls volleyball team had a great win over Robinson on Tuesday night, we celebrated National Merit Commended and Scholarship students, and our High School Back to School Night was another opportunity for families to connect with their student's teachers. We are looking forward to supporting our Golf team as they head to District competition.
This upcoming week will be our official Homecoming spirit week for both our middle school and high school students. There are activities occurring next week that will culminate with the Homecoming parade and Bite of Braddock on Friday before the varsity football game against Marshall and the homecoming dance on Saturday night for high school students. We hope to see you and your family at our Homecoming events next week.
Information for ALL
Dig Pink Volleyball
Lake Braddock Volleyball will be sponsoring a Dig Pink Volleyball game on October 1. Freshman and JV start at 5:45, Varsity at 7:00 against South County. There will be a bake sale, raffles, and a silent auction. Donations will be taken in person at the game or through online donation at Lake Braddock Dig Pink Fundraiser (https://giving.side-out.org/campaigns/16039#/).
All proceeds earned will go towards the Side-Out Foundation. The Side-Out Foundation raises funds that go toward clinical trials specifically for patients with stage four breast cancer; the most advanced form of the disease and the least funded area of research. More information about the organization can be found here: https://side-out.org
Financial Aid Night for Parents - All Grades are Welcome!
Wednesday, September 25 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Little Theatre at Lake Braddock (Entrance #14).
Come learn how it all works with Guest Speaker: Mariane Kendrick.
Tutoring
Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, is a program that provides on-demand, online tutoring and homework help at no cost to eligible service members and their dependents. With live, expert tutors available 24/7, military-connected students can receive academic help at their moment of need—anywhere they have an internet connection.
https://military.tutor.com/home
FCPS Career Switcher Information Session
The Office of Talent Acquisition & Management (TAM) will host a Career Switcher Information Session at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center on Monday, October 14, 2019. This event will give military veterans, community members and anyone interested an opportunity to learn how to become a licensed Virginia teacher.
The information session will begin with presentations from the five approved Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) career switcher programs, Educate Virginia, Old Dominion University, Regent University, Shenandoah University and Virginia Commonwealth University. Troops to Teachers will also present their program offerings to our military veteran attendees. A panel of FCPS educators will share valuable information with attendees, followed by an opportunity to network with the six presenters, the FCPS licensure team and the substitute office.
Event Information Monday, October 14, 2019 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Willow Oaks Administrative Center Building 8270 / Room 1000A
Individuals interested in attending should register on this webpage:
https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25103&siteid=5748&Areq=12375BR#jobDetails=1346776_5748
Food For Neighbors is an all-volunteer organization committed to helping local teens struggling with hunger. Last year, we were able to provide over 1500 weekend snack packs for Springfield area middle and high school students. If your student needs a snack pack (soup/pasta, crackers, granola bar, oatmeal, fruit snack and milk/juice) for the weekend, please email Meg Gollinger at magollinger@fcps.edu. There are several ways you can help with this organization:
- With your support, we can reach even more students in need. Participation is as simple as filling a Food For Neighbors Red Bag once every other month and putting it on your porch on our pick up days. We provide the bags, a desired food list, and pick-up date reminder texts. Our next collection is October 26th. If you would like to donate food, please register as a Red Bag Donor today at: https://www.foodforneighbors.org/get-involved/request-a-bag/
- We also need drivers to collect the food. If you are available a collection morning, we would provide a route for you (normally about 12 stops) and then you would drop the food off at Irving MS. You can pick which collection days work for your schedule. To sign up to drive, register at: https://www.foodforneighbors.org/get-involved/volunteer/
- You can also help sort the food once it is dropped off at Irving. This is a great activity for families as children of all ages can volunteer. We need volunteers from 9:15-11:15am. Once you provide your information, a Sign Up Genius will be sent to you just prior to the event and you can decide if you would like to help that day. If you would like to help with sorting, please register at: https://www.foodforneighbors.org/get-involved/volunteer/
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.
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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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LBSS in the News
National Merit Scholarship
Congratulations to our students who were recognized in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Competition. We are so very proud of you all!
Semifinalists:
Noelle Brokamp, Joon Mun, Patrick Sheridan, Amy Smith and Aparna Trivedi
Commended Students:
Anna Campbell-Reidhead, Kai Cuya, Ryan Hamblet, Biruh Haptu, Ian Haukdal, Sean Koss, Katherine Loayza, Serene Lu, Sharon Lu, Isabelle Montilla, Katherine Nguyen, David Novak, Emily Paquette, Lauren Porter, Katherine Przybylski, Spencer Rhees, Kai Riggle, Sarah Rolfe, Clare Sawyer, Christian Techam, Charlie Wheaton
2020 National Merit Scholarship Seminfinalists
2020 National Merit Scholarship Commended Students
HS Information
Partners for Safe Teen Driving Dates at LBSS
Sept 23 Dec 9 Feb 10 Mar 3
All are in the cafeteria beginning at 7pm- be on time! Doors close at 7pm
The program is available to FCPS students enrolled in grade 10 health and physical education at no charge. Students / parents of 10th grade students do not have to pre-register, and may show up at any FCPS presentation at any school.
90-minute Parent-Teen Traffic Safety Presentation Requirement
All students enrolled in classroom driver education must attend a 90-minute parent-teen traffic safety presentation. The 90-minute presentation is connected to classroom instruction and must be completed in addition to successful completion of classroom instruction for a student to receive a DEC-District 8 card. The 90-minute parent-teen traffic safety presentation will be offered multiple times throughout the school year at each high school. Students and their parent/guardian should plan to attend the presentation at their school during the quarter of driver education. Important: You need to arrive on time as no one is admitted after the presentation begins. WHO MUST PRE-REGISTER AND PAY?? Students who are completing classroom instruction through a commercial driving school, are home schooled, are enrolled in another school division, or are FCPS students in grade 11 or 12 must register to attend the 90-minute parent-teen traffic safety presentation. A $30 fee applies. Registration is available through Adult and Community Education (ACE).
- Registration is available online through Adult and Community Education
- If you prefer to pay by check or money order, print and complete the registration form and mail with $30 check or money order payable to FCPS.
- Registration form and payment should be mailed to:
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ACE Registration Plum Center for Lifelong Learning 6815 Edsall Rd. Springfield, VA 22151
MS Information
Middle School Student, You Are Invited!
What? MS After-School Program Kickoff Party
When? Thursday, September 26th after school. Late Buses available!
Where? Blacktop.
Why? Come learn about all the different clubs that are offered after school.
Students & Parents, please take note on the following expectations and procedures for the event:
- Students must fill out the Kickoff google form if they wish to attend.
- https://forms.gle/PVYk6bxPynk1Ki967
- There are also QR code flyers around the building that students may scan to fill out the Kickoff form from their mobile device.
- NO BACKPACKS ALLOWED!!
- Students will check in and receive a wristband for the event.
- During the event, if students decide to leave the blacktop (exceptions: bathrooms and indoor concession stand) they will not be allowed re-entry.
*The Bruins Stay After, After-School Program, schedule will be available online next week.
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Science Olympiad Information
https://www.soinc.org/
Lake Braddock Middle School Science Olympiad Tryouts will be held on Tuesday, October 1st from 3:00-4:30pm in the Lecture Hall. Both 7th & 8th graders are welcome! The tryout format is a Scantron multiple choice test. Please bring your own pencil. Seriously! That is the first test! There are 22 spots available on the team. IF you make the team, REQUIRED PRACTICES ARE TUESDAY AND THURSDAY EACH WEEK.
Science Olympiad competitions are like academic track meets, consisting of a series of 23 team events in each division (Division B is middle school; Division C is high school). Each year, a portion of the events are rotated to reflect the ever-changing nature of genetics, earth science, chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, mechanical engineering and technology. By combining events from all disciplines, Science Olympiad encourages a wide cross-section of students to get involved. Emphasis is placed on active, hands-on group participation.\
Check out this Science Olympiad YouTube video!
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Calendar at a Glance
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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