LBSS Weekly News - 12/6/19

Information for ALL

Scholar Students
Congratulations to our six National Merit Semi-Finalists and 21 Commended students! National Merit Semi-Finalists and Commended Students are selected by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation based on their PSAT/NMSQT scores during 11th grade. These students have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence. We are so proud of you!

National Merit Scholars

Dr. Smith congratulates our exceptional student scholars.

 

Meet the Principal and Enjoy a Music Performance
Enjoy performances by our own LBSS Symphonic Band and Symphony Orchestra this Monday, December 9th. Help support their participation in the prestigious Music for All Festival. See below flyer for more information.

Prior to the concert, the PTSA will host a "Meet and Greet with the Principal". We understand that not everyone can take time out of the workday to attend the PTSA Principal's Coffee during the day, so we've scheduled for this evening event. Come by and say "hi" to Dr. Smith outside the Little Theatre Lobby before the concert.

Holiday concert

 

Bruins Philanthropy Club Food and Supplies Drive for Fellow Bruins
The new student-led Bruins Philanthropy Club is holding a drive for our own LBSS families in need. Unlike other drives, this is by us for us.  

The Philanthropy Club has partnered with the school counselors, SCA and SGA to provide toys and canned goods in a wrapped box. They desperately need gift cards, one for each family.  Any amount from any store, though ideally from Walmart, Target or supermarkets, would be greratly appreciated!  

Drop off or mail donations to the club advisor:
Ms. Lisa Williams
Lake Braddock Secondary School, Room L211
9200 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA, 22015

The deadline is December 16.

Email questions to Alyssa and Jessica Sim at simkids1@gmail.com.

Please help us help our own community!

 

Yearbook
Yearbooks make GREAT holiday gifts! Don’t forget to order a copy for your student before the price increases in January. Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter school code 5061 for the high school book and school code 13596 or the middle school book.

Did you forget to create a senior ad for your 2020 grad? We still have limited space available! Use the online order site to create your own personalized ad. www.yearbookordercenter.com with school code 5061.

 

LBSS Student Talent Show
Come out and support our MS and HS students in this year’s Talent Show! Admission is FREE. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place performances. See the flyer below for more information.

Talent Show

 

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 succeed. All workshops are at the Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services (2334 Gallows Road, Entrance 1, Room 100 Dunn Loring, VA) unless otherwise noted.

Upcoming workshops in January include:

The IEP Transition Plan: Post-Secondary Planning in Middle and High School
Thursday, January 9, 2020, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Join FCPS Career and Transition Services to learn the importance of the IEP Transition Plan for effective postsecondary planning in middle and high school. Have in-depth conversations with CTS staff, and get answers to these questions:

  • What should parents look for?
  • What questions should you ask the school team?
  • What questions should you ask your son or daughter?
  • What role does the IEP play in increasing self-advocacy?
  • How do IEP goals support postsecondary planning?

Register for this workshop here or through this weblink Google form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6lxLStR30BobrHhOKt3-iuis2sQrVupJfOSw2yD1LjivOOg/viewform

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Parenting Children with Challenging Behaviors
Friday, January 10, 2020, 10 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. 
Parenting can be difficult, but it is even more stressful when children refuse to follow directions, throw tantrums, and are continuously disruptive. Sometimes parents find themselves at a loss for successful strategies.

Join us in this important session that will focus on:

  • Reasons for challenging behaviors
  • Recognizing and preventing power struggles
  • Recognizing and encouraging appropriate behaviors
  • Communicating effectively with your child

Presented by Laurie Andrews and Kurt Soderstrom, FCPS Special Education Teachers.

Register for this workshop here or through this weblink Google form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1FSvTlTR7c6XZ5oaRsrgsLC3pJhINSzNKpzo7jekxtgOzqA/viewform

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Calm Conversations with Your Adolescent
Friday, January 24, 2020, 10 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
As parents of adolescents, we can often find ourselves in the throes of emotion and reactivity; we can say or do things that escalate the situation.

Join Corinne Coppola, M.A., and Well-Being Professional in this important workshop to learn tools to take yourself off of the emotional roller coaster and engage in ways that are helpful and supportive.

  • Explore ways to set boundaries that fosters loving and safe communication.
  • Learn strategies to feel connected and calm rather than frazzled and overwhelmed.

Register for this workshop here or through this weblink Google form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeneUI6VGKieZQkebVCXWqTp7e_azXBCmLDn7JrpUCDIOhw0g/viewform

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Other PRC workshops offered in January include:

  • Mind in the Making Series: Learn the research behind the Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs.
  • Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents: Assessment, Treatment and Research Update
  • Sibshops: An exciting workshop for siblings with special needs
  • Portrait of an ADHD Graduate: Overcoming Obstacles While Optimizing Strengths

For more information about the PRC, including a full list with descriptions of all future parent workshops, click on this link or visit this website:

https://www.fcps.edu/resources/family-engagement/parent-resource-center/workshops-parents-educators-and-community


Whie House Ornament

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.


MS Information

Toys for Tots Drive
The MS SCA is sponsoring the annual Toys for Tots drive from December 2 through December 12. In the past, we’ve collected over 1,000 toys! The middle school team that brings in the most toys will win a pizza party!

Toys for Tots

 

Bruins Stay After Program
Please visit this webpage for the Bruins Stay After program schedule:

https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/middle-school/after-school-program

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



Calendar at a Glance

December 23-January 3: Winter Holiday for Students and Faculty. No School. School offices closed.