Update from Dr. Smith
Hello Lake Braddock Families!
This week our teachers connected with all of their students through synchronous lessons on Tuesday and Thursday. We have missed being able to connect with our students regularly and it was wonderful for them to be able to do that with all of their classes.
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week and we hope you will join us in celebrating them! There are several different virtual recognition opportunities in this email, and we encourage you to take some time to honor our teachers.
You are invited to our next virtual parent coffee next week on Thursday, May 7th, at 6:30 pm. The link for the Parent Coffee will be sent out through eNotify that morning.
We hope that you are finding these newsletters helpful to navigate our virtual learning environment. Our office staff has set up Blackboard Collaborate Sessions throughout the week, with some evening hours, to help answer any questions you may have. Also, please reach out to your student's teachers, counselor or sub-school administrator if you need additional assistance.
United as Bruins,
Dr. Daniel W. Smith
Important This Week
BB Collaborate Sessions for Parent Questions
We have set up regularly scheduled sessions for parents and students to speak with one of our administrative assistants for general questions and answers. Please use the following links to access the sessions:
• Monday-Friday 9:00-11:00 am
• Tuesday-Friday 1:00-3:00 pm
• Monday 5:00-7:00 pm
Teacher Appreciation Week Next Week
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and we need your help! It will only take a few seconds 😊
Has a staff member at Lake Braddock Secondary School gone above and beyond to support you or your student? Someone who is your student’s champion? Is there someone that you would like to recognize for his/her hard work or dedication? Send a quick Staff Shout Out or Nominate an outstanding staff member who has made a difference! Please scan the QR Code or use this link to make a nomination: https://forms.gle/TYvTUk25jVga7Y7j8 Feel free to submit more than one nomination! Submissions will be shared with staff throughout the month of May!
If you would like to complete a more formal nomination, FCPS Cares is also taking nominations at https://www.fcps.edu/careers/employee-recognition-programs/fcps-cares-program
Thank you so much! Your kind words are appreciated!
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Information for All
Lake Braddock Virtual Parent Coffee
Our next Virtual Parent Coffee will be Thursday, May 7 at 6:30. The link will be provided via e-Notify.
Assistance with Technology
Parents needing technical assistance with logging into an FCPS account can submit a request through this website.
Students who need technical assistance can contact a teacher who can put in a ticket for you. Our Technology staff will reach out to assist and, if necessary, schedule an appointment. Please provide the following information to your teacher:
• Student first and last name and ID
• Student G-Suite email address or personal email (if gmail isn't working)
• Parent's contact cell and/or email
• Description of problem
• Barcode of student computer
School Counselors Available
Any FCPS parent may schedule a 30-minute phone consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker, for either themselves or their middle or high school student.
Consultations provide an opportunity for parents to receive guidance on how to support their child’s emotional well-being during their time away from school. Student consultations will provide support and strategies to students who may be experiencing difficulties with anxiety, mood, behavior, or peer or family interactions during this unprecedented and challenging time.
Note: Parent consultations are available for all grade levels. Student consultations are only available for middle and high school students. Schedule a phone consultation online.
Lake Braddock Counselors are available to support you as well so please email them if you need support.
My SchoolBucks Meal Account Refunds
If you wish to request a refund from your child’s MySchoolBucks meal account, please click here.
Support for the Community From One of Our Students
One of our very own 10th graders, Michael Weon, has been volunteering his time to make washable handmade masks. The masks have been donated to senior centers, police departments and the Children's National Hospital. If anyone would like to pick up a mask, they are available at 2985 District Ave. Fairfax, Monday through Saturday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. In addition, Michael has set up a go fund me page (Free Masks for the DMV) for donations toward supplies and Children's National.
Field Trip Refund Request Process
FCPS understands this is a difficult time financially for many of our families. The Department of Financial Services has received various inquiries from schools and parents about the refund process for canceled field trips due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent school closures. Any field trip related reimbursements to FCPS are subject to contracts terms with travel brokers/vendors and non-refundable fees. These factors must be evaluated to determine potential balances available for refunds to students and parents.
LBSS will settle each field trip with the travel broker/vendor to determine the amount (if any) available for field trip refunds. Once we have determined the amount available for field trip refunds, your refund will be processed according to your method of payment. Those field trip fees we are able to recover that were paid through MySchoolBucks will be credited to you through the MySchoolBucks platform. Those field trip fees we are able to recover that were paid with cash or check will be refunded by LBSS, in the form of a check mailed to the enrolling parent unless we are instructed otherwise.
PTSA Updates
LBSS Faculty & Staff Appreciation Week
Join us in celebrating our fantastic LBSS Faculty and Staff May 4-8. To join the celebration visit https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/REkY4edg by Sunday, May 3rd and upload a photo, short video (10-15 seconds) or GIF thanking our faculty and staff. The final product will be delivered to the LBSS team on Monday, May 4th. Please join us in saying thank you to our hardworking LBSS faculty and staff!!!
Safety and Wellness Award
Our very own PTSA is a winner of the FCCPTA Safety and Wellness Award. The PTSA will receive $1,000.00. Congratulations!
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All PTSA information can be found on the PTSA web site: https://lbssptsa.org/
MS Information
Bruins Stay After Meets Virtually
The MS After-School Program has put together several virtual after-school activities to engage middle school students in the areas of art, music, STEM, physical fitness, cooking, games & puzzles, literature and much more!
Students can access these virtual activities by joining the “LBSS MS After-School @ Home" Google Classroom. The Classroom Code is rdax7rb. For more information also see this flyer: FCPS Virtual Middle School After-School Activities at Home.
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Bruins Stay After on Instagram
Join the MS After-School Program: Bruins Stay After on Instagram @bruins_afterschool. Tag @bruins_afterschool to be featured!! We want to know what our Bruins have been up to! Don’t have an Instagram account? No problem! Please email Ms. Bryan at ambryan@fcps.edu to submit. Check IG next week for our first week of virtual events & activities!
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Mathcounts is back! Interested in accessing our Mathcounts Google Classroom?
We will meet on Monday afternoons from 3-4pm. Mr. Edwards provides the problems and you provide the snacks! 😊 If you are interested in attending remotely, the Google Classroom Code is: uoxemrw
FCPS Learning Packets and Going Paperless
A reminder that electronic copies of the Middle School learning packets can be downloaded from Blackboard by clicking here. If you would like to opt-out of receiving the paper packets at home, please click here to complete the form.
HS Information
AP Testing Guide
The College Board released this guide, which details all information needed leading up to and including exam day. Links in the video description go to important documents students will need.
Senior Fees
Dear Senior Parents,
We are in the process of planning a meaningful graduation experience for the Class of 2020 to the greatest extent possible given the current situation with COVID-19. We are considering many options to celebrate this momentous occasion. There are many costs associated with this graduation, such as the various platforms we are considering to hold or showcase the ceremony, caps and gowns, diplomas, printing and a senior gift.
We would like to remind you that, if you have not already done so, please pay your senior fees as soon as possible. The cost is currently $85 and we will not increase the fees as originally scheduled. The preferred method of payment is MySchoolBucks.com. Instructions for online payment can be found on here.
We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2020!
FCPS Senior Surveys
All FCPS 12th grade students are asked to complete a brief senior survey at the end of their 12th grade year. Postsecondary plan information gathered in the Senior Survey provides valuable information for our school division as we work to support each student’s academic and career plan, and information from the survey is annually reported to the Virginia Department of Education and the School Board. This survey is mandatory.
There is also a survey for LBSS to gather information on scholarships awarded to students.
The Senior Surveys opened on Monday, April 20 and must be completed by May 22, 2020. The Surveys can be accessed through Naviance. For specific instructions, click here.
Parking Pass Reimbursements
Parking passes will be refunded at a prorated amount. A check will be issued by FCPS to the name and address of the enrolling parent. No additional steps will need to be taken by you.
LB Athletic Booster Club Scholarships
$500 Student Athlete Scholarship Application
$1500 Scholar Athlete Leadership Scholarship Application
Information from the Career Center
Counseling, College, and Career Distance Learning Resources for Juniors. The Class of 2021 Next Steps Google site is now available. This site was assembled by the College Success Program in collaboration with school staff and the Office of Counseling and College and Career Readiness. The Google site (linked below) will help rising seniors (current juniors), as they begin to explore and develop their postsecondary plans. This site map will be posted on the Blackboard Distance Learning Resource page for parents.
The Class of 2020 and Class of 2021 sites will be updated on a weekly basis from now until June 12, 2020.
Class of 2021 Rising Seniors’ Next Steps,
Class of 2021 College and Career Resources for Parents and/or Guardians
Class of 2020 Next Steps,
Class of 2020 College and Career Resources for Parents and/or Guardians
SAT Testing. CollegeBoard has added a new SAT administration for Saturday, September 26, 2020. This date will be for the SAT only, in the United States and internationally, with no SAT Subject Tests™ available. Sunday
testing for religious reasons will be on September 27.
Registration for the 2020-21 SAT administrations will open the week of May 26. At that point, June registrants will be able to transfer their seat to a 2020-21 administration. All other students in the high school class of 2021 who don't have SAT scores will also have early access to register for the August, September, and October administrations. This includes students who had registered for March or May and had their registrations canceled and refunded. For each administration this year, we're also preparing to significantly expand our capacity.
Our top priorities are the health and safety of students and educators. Please note we'll only move forward with the administrations if it's safe to do so from a public health standpoint.
Click here to view past newsletters from the Career Center.
FCPS Resources
Counselor and Clinical Team Support
During this difficult time, our Student Services teams continue to be available to help support our staff, students, and families. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have student concerns. If you have sensitive information that you do not want to send in an email, you can simply say you have a student concern you would like to address and include a phone number where a counselor or clinical team member can reach you. See Continuation of Instruction - Faculty and Staff Support for contact information and office hours of our Student Services staff.
Other Mental Health Resource Links
FCPS website for Mental Health Resources and information for emergency mental health services:
Fairfax County Family Services Resources
The Fairfax County Department of Family Services has a new parenting support line for families of children 0-18.
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board is still operating but with continually evolving changes. Please check their web site for updated support options.
The Fairfax County Department of Family Services has created a resource for how to access their services from a distance.
Parent Support Line
How to Stay In-Touch
Please stay in touch with us throughout the year by:
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