Information for ALL
No Bus Passes for February
FCPS Transportation Department will be conducting a student count for all our LBSS buses during the month of February in order to assess our transportation needs. To obtain accurate information, they have issued a temporary “No Bus Pass” policy for Lake Braddock during the month of February. Only students assigned to specific buses will be allowed to ride on that bus. No Bus Passes will be issued to students not assigned to buses during the month of February 2020. Please plan your transportation arrangements accordingly.
National School Counseling Week: February 3-7, 2020
National School Counseling Week 2020, "School Counselors: Helping Build Better Humans," will be celebrated from Feb. 3-7, 2020, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February. FCPS employs close to 700 school counseling professionals, including school counselors, directors of student services, and career center specialists. These professionals are committed to preparing students to become lifelong learners and productive members in a global society with a focus on social emotional wellness, academic success, and college and career readiness. Thank you to all our school counseling professionals for the tremendous work they do!
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.
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.
Fairfax County Institute for Arts
Do you have a child interested in the Arts? Don’t miss out on registering for Fairfax County’s Institute for the Arts starting on February 3rd! Classes are first come first serve!
Visit the FCPS IFTA website at: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-institute-arts-ifta
or follow IFTA on social media!
LBSS In the News
Science Fair Winners
Congratulations to our students who participated in the Science Fair this past weekend. Many of them (74 of our students!) won awards placing first, second and third place. Lake Braddock will be sending our top 22 projects on to the regional fair at Robinson Secondary on March 20-22. We are extremely proud of them and wish them the best of luck in the regional fair.
LBSS Chorus Children's Concert
Our amazing LBSS Chorus performed at the Children's Concert this past weekend. The event raised over $2,000 for INOVA Children's Hospital and also collected toys for the hospital's young patients. Thank you to the performers and to the families who came out to show their support. (See the photo below.)
MS Information
Bruins Stay After Program
There are two new programs that we'll be offering. See information below:
Hip-Hop Dance
LBMS has been paired with a hip-hop dancer who will have her residency as part of the after school program. Please see the following flyer. The Interest Meeting is next Friday, February 7th in the Lecture Hall after school.
LBMS vs SCMS Bowling League
This will start next Tuesday, February 4th at Burke Bowl America. Please see the following flyer for more information.
HS Information
Graduation Announcements
Attention Senior Parents: To order the official 2020 Lake Braddock Secondary School graduation announcements please visit the Balfour website: http://www.balfour.com Balfour. Select the "Shop my School" link and then enter in "Lake Braddock Secondary School". Please contact Balfour with any questions at 703-941-1436 or balfournova@yahoo.com.
Calendar at a Glance
February 17: George Washington's Birthday. No School for All.
March 3: Teacher Planning Day. No School for Students.
April 6-10: Spring Break. No School for Students and Faculty.
April 13: Teacher Work Day. No School for Students.
May 25: Memorial Day Holiday. No School for All.
June 9: Lake Braddock Secondary School Graduation at Eag
June 12: Last Day of School
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