LBSS Weekly News - 02/14/2020

Information for ALL

There is no school this Monday, February 17, 2020.
All FCPS schools and school offices will be closed in observance of Presidents Day. Enjoy the 3-day weekend!

Minority Parents for Excellence in Education (MPEE)
In partnership with the LBSS Minority Parents for Excellence in Education (MPEE) we will celebrate Black History Month throughout the month of February. Please see two exciting events below:

  • Lawrence Jackson, President Barack Obama's former White House Photographer Book Signing
    Wednesday, Feb. 19th, 7 p.m. in the LBSS Lecture Hall
  • 6th Annual Scholarship Fundraising Concert, Soulful Inspiration
    Saturday, Feb. 29th, 2-5 p.m. in the LBSS Little Theater

Please see the flyers below for more information.

MPEE Book SigningMPEE Concert

 

Visit Mt. Vernon: FREE Admission this Monday, Feb. 17
Celebrate the national observance of George Washington’s birthday by visiting his Mt. Vernon home FREE admission on Monday, February 17, 2020 (9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.). For more information, visit this website: https://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/washington-s-birthday-celebration/

 

ANGP MULCH SALE FUNDRAISER PTSA is selling 3-cubic foot bags of JK’s double-shredded hardwood mulch for $4.80 per bag, with all proceeds supporting ANGP. Orders must be placed by March 9th. If you order 15 bags or more, free delivery is included on March 21st & 22nd. Otherwise, mulch should be picked up in LBSS parking lot. To place your order, visit this site: www.lbssptsa.org/mulch

 

Annual SpeakUp National Technology Survey
All parents, students, teachers, and administrators are invited to participate in the annual SpeakUp national survey on digital technology. The SpeakUp survey helps FCPS gauge how technology is being used to support learning and identify areas of success and challenge. We can also see how FCPS compares to other school districts via the national results of this survey. Please consider taking this survey by visiting https://speakup.tomorrow.org/ and selecting “Take Survey.” The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete and will be available until February 21. For more information about the survey, please visit: https://tomorrow.org/Speakup/. Thank you for your help!

 

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.

 

LBSS Theatre: "A Piece of My Heart"
The true story about six women in 1969 Vietnam. Three nurses, one musician, one Red Cross volunteer, and one career officer tell their stories from the day they signed-up, through their tours of duty, and ultimately to their lives stateside.
For more information, see the below flyer and visit this website: http://lbtheatre.com/ (Tickets are also available for purchase online.)

Theatre

Psyched

Psyched for Success
From Your School Psychologists

Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders in Children: Information for Parents

Here’s an article we found that we feel may be helpful for parents of children with anxiety disorders. Please click on the link below to read the full article:

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/mental-health/mental-health-disorders/anxiety-and-anxiety-disorders-in-children-information-for-parents

Please be on the lookout for an upcoming edition of Psyched for Success wherein we will be providing information regarding understanding and supporting adolescents with Test Anxiety.

Substance Use Prevention Group
If you are interested in your child participating in the “Too Good for Drugs” 10-lesson group that focusing on goal setting, decision making, identifying and managing emotions, effective communication, bonding and relationships, effects of alcohol use, nicotine, marijuana, prescription, OTC and street drugs, as well as healthy alternatives to substance use.   Please contact either Ms. Olsen or Ms. McKenzie and they will send you a parent permission form. The group will be held during “Bruin Block” once a week for approximately 10 weeks.

Please click on the link below to provide us with feedback and suggestions for future articles.  Your input will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Mary Olsen(molsen@fcps.edu), Walena Haider (whaider@fcps.edu), and Carleen McKenzie (crmckenzie@fcps.edu)

Was this helpful? Give us your feedback!

 

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.

Building Better Bruins

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LBSS In the News

MasUN 30 (Model UN)
Our Model UN competed at the George Mason conference this weekend and we won two awards! Henry Hurst won Best Delegate for the 3rd Committee. Liam Brennan won Honorable Mention for the United Nations and World Tourism Committee. Congratulations to our students and Ms. Kratz for all their hard work!

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Congratulations to our Students and Ms. Kratz on their success at Model UN!

 

LBSS Student Advances to Scholastic Bowl Championship!
Scholastic Bowl team member Jack Bradecamp has qualified for the NAQT Individual Player National Championship Tournament, based on his performance at the Thomas Jefferson Novice Tournament in which the team competed in November. Congratulations, Jack, and good luck at the National Championship!

 

Science Olympiad Advances to State Competition
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team! They took second place at regionals this past Saturday at University of Mary Washington and are moving on to State at UVA on March 28. We're so proud of them! Good luck to Ms. Owens and her students next month.

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Congratulations to our Science Olympiad Team!


MS Information

Parent Survey of Students Grades 3-8 About AAP Level IV (full-time) Services
Fairfax County Public Schools has engaged with external researchers to examine our Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) in grades 3-8, with a focus on Level IV services.  As one of several data collections in the review, researchers are seeking input from all parents of students in grades 3-8 through an online survey.  Individual survey responses will be anonymous, will go directly to the researchers, and will not be viewed by FCPS staff.  

Responses will be used by the researchers to craft recommendations for program improvements that will be shared with the FCPS School Board in late March.  Parents are asked to complete the survey only one time, even if they have multiple children in grades 3-8.  The survey is expected to start being sent directly to parent emails by mid-February and will close on February 28, 2020, in order to give researchers time to analyze results for their final report in March of 2020.  There will be a School Board work session on March 24, 2020 with the final report.  

 

Bruins After School

Coding with Kids

Registration for the Winter Amazon Coding with Kids classes is now open!

Please register at: https://www.codingwithkids.com/#!/afterschool?region=region_virginia&show=locations

Classes will be offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday after school.

If you are interested in registering and your child is on free and reduced lunch, please contact Ms. Bryan at ambryan@fcps.edu for scholarship opportunities.

(See flyer below for more information.)

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HS Information

LBSS Athletics Information
All spring athletic team try-outs will be held Monday, February 24, 2020.

Required try-out forms are available on LakeBraddockBruins.com under the “Forms” tab. All forms must be submitted to the athletic trainer or the Activities Office to obtain a try-out card. Students who tried out for a Fall or Winter team do not need to re-submit forms but will need a try-out card and Emergency Care Form for the spring coach.

Try-out cards will be distributed on February 19th, 20th and 21st during all high school lunches and after school in the Athletic Training Office.

Families with student athletics should sign up for News You Choose, selecting athletics and activities. @LBathletic is the Twitter feed and a number of teams use Twitter extensively to blast info: https://www.lakebraddockbruins.com/page/5389

All athletic schedules are on LakeBraddockBruins.com with any urgent updates at the top of the homepage.

Looking ahead to Fall 2020: Tryouts for all athletic teams will begin August 3, 2020.

 

High School Students Invited to Fairfax County 2020 Teen Job Fairs
Fairfax County high school students looking for their first part-time job, summer and seasonal job opportunities, or who want more information about potential career pathways are invited to attend one of six upcoming teen job fairs and resume building workshops in Fairfax County. Local businesses and agencies will be on hand to offer a range of opportunities including part-time employment, internships, and volunteer work for prospective students.

Volunteer opportunities and resume building workshops will be available for younger students. Free booth spaces are provided to local businesses. The first two job fairs will be held on Saturday, March 7, at Woodson High School from 10 a.m. to noon, and at South County High School from 2 to 4 p.m. 

Learn more about the teen job fairs

 

College Partnership is accepting applications now through March 18.   
The goals of College Partnership are to increase the academic achievement of underachieving students and to increase the number of students, particularly first generation and minority students, who enroll and succeed in college. The CPP creates opportunities for students to successfully navigate the home, school, and college continuum. 

Members attend monthly meetings and Lake Braddock and have access to a robust county program which includes parent support and college visits.

Additional information and access to the online application portal can be found:  https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/college-success-program/college-partnership-program-cpp

Paper applications are available in High School Student Services

 

Adult and High School Student Volunteers Need for Mulch Sale
The PTSA needs lots of adult and student volunteers to help on March 21st and 22nd.   Underclassmen can earn service hours.  Seniors earn VIP early access to ANGP store, to have first choice on specialty items like blenders, wireless speakers, dorm items and more. Students can sign up with their friends and work as a team delivering mulch.  It is a lot of fun and we have free food and beverages for all volunteers. Students, click here to sign up for a shift: www.studentvolunteer.lbssptsa.org

Adult volunteers are needed to drive trucks and drive delivery teams, operate forklifts, help feed volunteers, and more…Please click here to sign up: www.adultvolunteer.lbssptsa.org

 

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