Message from Dr. Smith
Thank you for your continued patience and support as we work through these challenging times. Information continues to evolve and we will continue to provide you with the most up-to-date information as it becomes available.
Below is some pertinent information specific to our school, including updates on events, meals and access for middle school students.
We hope you take the next couple of weeks to stay healthy and safe. As a Lake Braddock and FCPS family, we will remain strong and continue to support each other.
Information for ALL
CANCELED: SAT for Saturday, March 14
The SAT is canceled for all FCPS sites on Saturday, March 14th. All students registered to take the SAT will receive a notification from the College Board, informing them that the test is cancelled, and their costs for the exam will be refunded. Due to the high volume of closures, communication from the College Board regarding this cancellation will be delayed.
CANCELED: ACT for Saturday, April 4
The ACT scheduled for any FCPS location on Saturday, April 4 will also be cancelled. Any student who was registered to test will receive information direction from ACT. Due to the high volume of closures, communication from ACT regarding this cancellation will likely be delayed.
Emergency Grab and Go Lunches
Fairfax County Public Schools will be providing emergency grab and go lunches at no cost for students at five sites today and Monday, March 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m..
School-age students are welcome to come to any of the five sites to pick up a lunch during that time period.
Grab and go lunches will be served at the following sites today at 11:30 a.m.:
Bailey’s Elementary School, 6111 Knollwood Drive, Falls Church
Hutchison Elementary School, 13209 Parcher Avenue, Herndon
Hybla Valley Elementary School, 3415 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria
London Towne Elementary School, 6100 Stone Road, Centreville
Burke Center, 9645 Burke Lake Road, Burke
All meals are available at no cost to children 18 years and under. Adult lunches are available for purchase for $2. More information on this is available here: https://www.fcps.edu/news/coronavirus-update-food-resources.
Families Needing Internet
Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, Comcast is offering 2 months free to new Internet Essentials customers in response to recent and anticipated emergency measures associated with the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Please use this website for more information: https://www.internetessentials.com/
PTSA Updates
All PTSA information can be found on the PTSA web site: https://lbssptsa.org/
FCPS Cable Channels
FCPS cable channels with learning activities are now available. New instructional videos are currently being developed and recorded and will be added to the programming shortly. Channel 21 includes elementary school programming, Channel 25 includes middle school programming, and Channel 99 includes high school programming.
MS Information
Middle School Students Needing a Laptop
If you are a middle school student and do not have access to a technology device or internet, please fill out this google form: http://bit.ly/LBMSLaptopSurvey
HS Information
Senior Class: 100-Day Meeting Recap
For those Senior Class families who were unable to attend the 100-Day Meeting held this week, the following is a recap of the information presented at the meeting:
Important Dates:
Week of May 4-8: Senior Survey
Friday, May 15: Senior Prom
Tuesday, June 2: Senior Awards Ceremony
Friday and Monday, June 5 and 8: Mandatory Graduation Rehearsals
Tuesday, June 9: Graduation
For more detailed information about these events: https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/senior-dates
Senior Fees
Senior fees can be paid with cash or check (made payable to Lake Braddock Secondary School) in Subschool 3 (B115), or with a debit/credit card at www.MySchoolBucks.com. After May 8, 2019, senior fees cannot be paid with a check. Cash and MySchoolBucks payments will still be available. The fee schedule is:
- Through April 30: $85.00
- May 1-June 1: $90.00
Graduation: https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/graduation-ceremony
Vendors:
Balfour: Graduation Announcements
https://www.balfour.com/, 703-941-1436, balfournova@yahoo.com.
Jostens: Class Ring
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1120185/Lake-Braddock-Secondary-School/
Victor O’Neill Studios: Prom Portrait and Graduation Photos
https://www.vosphoto.com/lakebraddock.
Memories Videography: Graduation Video
http://www.memoriesvideography.com/product/lake-braddock-secondary-school-graduation/, 804-273-9044, Ricky@memoriesvideography.com
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
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.
High School Yearbook Senior Ads
The high school yearbook still has senior ad space available. Visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and use school code 5061 to purchase your senior congratulations ad.
The high school yearbook is now available for purchase via MySchoolBucks. Not sure if you’ve already pre-ordered your student’s 2020 book? Email tbpoquis@fcps.edu.
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Calendar at a Glance
March 16: Student Holiday
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 Eagle Bank Arena
June 12: Last Day of School
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