Information for ALL
Reminder:
November 4th and November 5th are Student holidays.
There will be no class on these two dates.
Also don't forget Daylight Saving Time ends on December 3 at 2:00 a.m.
Set your clock back an hour!
Federal Impact Aid Student-Parent Survey
Impact Aid Student-Parent forms were sent home with your child last week. Thank you to all who have returned the completed, signed and dated survey. For those who haven't, please do so. Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers. All results are CONFIDENTIAL.
For questions regarding the Student-Parent Survey form or for more information on how to complete the form please watch this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPqC3BLf3Ow&feature=youtu.be
Thank you for your support!
Your Student's Weekly Progress Report
If you have registered for SIS ParentVUE and have a primary email address recorded in ParentVUE, you can receive your student’s Weekly Progress Report via email. This report provides a summary of your student’s grades for the current quarter. To activate the Weekly Progress Reports via email, login to your SIS ParentVUE account and verify that you have a primary email address within the system. It is listed under the “My Account” tab. If it is blank, enter the email address where you would like to receive the progress reports, and click on “Update account.” Once your email is confirmed, return to the “My Account” tab to activate and select your preferences for receiving these reports. Emails will be sent according to your selected preferences. Weekly Progress Reports for all of your middle and high school students will be included in one email. For additional help, refer to the quick reference guide for FCPS parents/guardians.
Psyched for Success
A Message from Your School Psychologists
Welcome to our first monthly Psyched for Success message. As we prepare for our Middle School Wellness screener in mid-November, we wanted to share information about the warning signs of suicide and what to do if your child is having suicidal thoughts. We hope the below article will help you understand your child’s social and emotional needs better and provide you with information as to how to help your child. For more information about suicide prevention please also visit the SOS, Signs of Suicide program’s parent portal at: https://sossignsofsuicide.org/parent.
In addition, we always welcome your feedback and suggestions for future articles/messages. Your input is greatly appreciated. Click on this link to provide feedback:
For more information, please contact our school physhologist:
Mary Olsen (molsen@fcps.edu), Walena Haider (whaider@fcps.edu), and/or Carleen McKenzie (crmckenzie@fcps.edu)
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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.
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-free and 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.
We need your help filling the following positions:
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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.
For questions or concerns, contact Julie Shedd at thirdvp@lbssptsa.org
Science Fair Judges Needed
We are in great need of more judges for our science fair. Please consider signing up even if you have never judged before - we will train you!
Following are the details for this year’s science fair:
- Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria
- Judges will meet in the Lecture Hall for training and abstract review from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m.
- Snow date: Feb. 8, 2020
Use this link to sign up as a judge and choose the category you are most comfortable with:
https://tinyurl.com/lbsciencefair
LBSS in the News
Marching Band Receives Superior Rating
Our Lake Braddock Marching Band participated in the VA State Marching Assessment this past weekend and received their 39th consecutive Superior rating! Under the direction and guidance of Mr. Mike Luley and Mr. Jason Miller, they received Superior ratings from all 7 judges culminating a wonderful year and demonstration of our students’ hard work and commitment to excellence. We're extremely proud of these students and their directors!
Lake Braddock's HS Yearbook Earns Prestigious Recognition
The Lair, Lake Braddock's HS yearbook earned Trophy class ranking from the Virginia High School League's (VHSL) Publications Evaluation Services. Trophy Class is the highest ranking bestowed by VHSL and this year, Lake Braddock was among one of the 15 other FCPS high school media staff to have earned this prestigious ranking in the Yearbook Division. Congratulations to Theresa Poquis and her hardworking yearbook staff! We are extremely proud of you!
JROTC Rappelling Fun!
This past Saturday, 30 Lake Braddock JRTOC Cadets and some of their brave parents participated in a rappelling exercise at Massanutten Military Academy in Woodstock, VA.
MS Information
Bruins Stay After Program
Please visit this webpage for the Bruins Stay After program schedule:
https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/ms_bruins_stay_after_schedule
Don’t see a club you are interested in attending? Please fill out this google form if you have a new club idea! https://forms.gle/uChtEHtZQVw5U1k98
HS Information
10th Grade College and Career Planning Unit
The High School Student Services Department will provide a two-part program designed to offer 10th grade students and parents a developmentally appropriate guidance in post secondary planning:
- 10th Grade Parent/Student Night, Make Everyday Count in High School, November 13, 2019
- Classroom Lesson, Exploring and Planning for Your Future, November 11 & 12 and March 5 & 6
Make Everyday Count in High School
November 13, 2019, 7:00 p.m. in the Lecture Hall
In addition to reviewing graduation requirements, join Erin Slater, Director of Admissions from Randolph-Macon College, as she leads parents and students in an interactive, engaging evening that provides a vision for what’s ahead in college admissions so that our students can Make Everyday Count in High School.
Exploring and Planning for Your Future
November 11 & 12 and March 5 & 6
Classroom lesson taught to 10th grade students through their Driver’s Ed or Health class. Students will meet with counselors to explore career and post secondary options through their Health & PE 10 classes. This lesson will be delivered to a class while the student is enrolled in Health or Driver’s Ed. Students in Ms. Murphy's and Ms. Filare’s classes will receive this lesson on November 11 and 12, and students enrolled in Mr. Digby's and Mr. Soos’ classes will receive this lesson on March 5 and 6.
ANGP 2020 Kick-Off: Tuesday, November 12th in the Lecture Hall
Come learn what All Night Grad Party is all about. This alcohol-free and drug-free event is a safe and fun way for our graduating seniors to celebrate their big day. Senior parents, come find out about the party and how your student and you can participate. Underclassmen parents, we need you to help pay it forward, come find out how you can be part of the volunteer fun.
FCPS Back2Fairfax Teacher Seminar
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Gatehouse Administration Center Cafe'
The Office of Talent Acquisition & Management (TAM) will host the second annual Back2Fairfax Teacher Seminar. This event will give current high school juniors, seniors, graduates, and former FCPS Teachers for Tomorrow students an opportunity to meet and hear from teachers and administrators in Fairfax County Public Schools.
Participants will attend breakout sessions that will cover a variety of topics including: developing a resume, preparing for an interview, applying for a license, finding the school that is the right fit, and teacher and administrator panels.
Attendees will also have an opportunity to visit with exhibitors from Title I, Early Childhood, Pre-Teacher Employment with FCPS, Great Beginnings, Teacher Leadership, Employee Benefits, and various professional groups and organizations.
Calendar at a Glance
November 2: PTSA Arts and Crafts Marketplace
November 4-5: Student Holidays (Teacher and Staff Planning Days)
November 27-29: Thanksgiving Holiday for Students and Faculty. No School.
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