LBSS Weekly News - 1/10/20

Happy New Year

Information for ALL

High School Curriculum Night: January 15
Due to the snow day school closure this week, the High School Curriculum Night Programs have been moved to Wednesday, January 15.  We look forward to seeing you next week. 

 

Sam Lucania Student Program
We are pleased to welcome Sam Lucania to Lake Braddock in February!  Sam will be here to speak with students about his personal experience dealing with substance abuse and mental health struggles.  Sam is an engaging speaker and has given multiple presentations in the area, that include leading a workshop at the FCPS Parent Resource Center in October and a Ted Talk this past April.  Sam is here to speak directly to students about how you can seek support and support one another with their own struggles.  Some topics might be hard to hear so we will be providing time for students to process their thoughts after the presentation..

Due to the sensitive nature of the topic, we wanted to inform you about it in advance. We encourage you to ask your student about the presentation and discuss it together. If for any reason, you would prefer that your child not attend this presentation, please email your school counselor prior to Friday, February 7th. Should you have further questions, please feel free to contact your child’s school counselor.

A parent program will also be taking place on Wednesday, February 12th at 7PM in the Little Theatre.  More detailed information is available here.

Building Better Bruins

 

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.

 

School Psychologist
Did you know that there is a School Psychologist assigned to EVERY school in FCPS? Our own LBSS psychologists are Ms. Carleen McKenzie, Ms. Mary Olsen and Ms. Walena Haider. FCPS school psychologists are working hard to make a positive impact on the academic and social-emotional development of all FCPS students through the provision of mental health services that build resiliency, life competencies and good citizenship.  Please follow them on Twitter @FCPSpsychs to find out more about how they impact students’ lives every day!


HS Information

2020 Senior Class Panoramic Photo The Senior class panoramic photo is now available online for purchase:

  1. Visit this website: vosphoto.com/lakebraddockhs 
  2. Click on the Senior Portraits tab.
  3. At the bottom of this page, click on "Order 2020 Senior Class Panoramic"

MS Information

Rising 9th Grade Parents and Students Who Will Attend West Springfield High School
Parents and students are invited to WSHS to attend Curriculum Night on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 (snow date, January 16th).

  • Parent/Student General Session, Auditorium, 6:00-6:45 PM
    This general Information Session will focus on graduation requirements and opportunities for all students. 
  • Advanced Academics Information, Auditorium, 6:45– 7:15 PM
    This session will focus on our Advanced Academics programming and course offerings for Honors/AP, Dual Enrollment, and Academies.
  • Curriculum Fair, Cafeteria, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
    You will have the opportunity to meet with administrators, counselors, department chairs and teachers to learn important information about curriculum options and course planning for your students. 

 

Bruins Stay After Program
Please visit this webpage for the Bruins Stay After program schedule:
https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/middle-school/after-school-program

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Calendar at a Glance

January 15: LBSS High School Curriculum Night

January 20: Martin Luther King, Jr's Birthday. No School for All.

January 27-28: Teacher Workday and Staff Development Day. No School for Students.

February 17: George Washington's Birthday. No School for All.