Message from Dr. Smith
This week we welcomed students to campus to pick up yearbooks, return LBSS items and we distributed 2,000 laptops. It was a great opportunity to connect with our families and help them get ready for the 2020-21 school year. With our staff this week we engaged in learning opportunities around how to best engage students in a virtual learning environment. Our staff heard an inspiring message from educational author John Meehan on ways to increase engagement in the classroom and help make learning relevant and fun. We will continue to support our teachers as they plan a successful start to the school year in a virtual setting.
There are important announcements in this weeks newsletter for all students. I want to highlight the Parent Academy that provides a series of virtual events for families to connect with our staff on various topics to include how to survive learning in a virtual setting, meeting our administrative team, Family Life Education (FLE) and Special Education. Also, mark your calendars for September 2nd! Our Back to School Orientation website will be live for families to view videos from our staff to introduce themselves and explain more about the course they will teach for the 2020-21 school year. Additionally, all students will be joining their advisory teachers on September 2nd at 9:00 am for a live orientation to ensure they are ready for school on September 8th.
We are excited to get the school year started and have several opportunities to connect in the upcoming weeks. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your counselor, administrator, Mrs. Kearns or myself if you have questions.
United as Bruins,
Daniel W. Smith, Ed.D.
Thank you to all of our staff that support Laptop Distribution this week!
Important for Next Week
SAT School Day Test for 12th Graders
On Wednesday, September 23, 2020, Lake Braddock Secondary School 12th graders will have the opportunity to take the SAT School Day test. FCPS will cover the cost for any 12th-grade student to take the SAT. The optional essay component and subject tests will not be offered on this date.
To assist in planning for this test administration and FCPS bus transportation needs, families are asked to complete this SAT School Day Intent to Participate form by Monday, August 24. Only those students wishing to test should complete the form. A translated version of the form content may be found on the SAT School Day Intent webpage.
General information about the SAT test format is available on the College Board webpage. September 23 has been designated for asynchronous learning, so students who choose to take the SAT will not miss synchronous learning time with their teachers.
We will share more details about test day schedules, bus transportation, and specific safety protocols in the coming weeks. Final confirmation of SAT School Day testing will be based on health department guidance in September.
If you have questions about the SAT School Day administration on Wednesday, September 23, please contact Lake Braddock Secondary School Assessment Coach, Jennifer Bury, at JABury@fcps.edu .
School-Issued Laptop pick-up and LBSS Material Collection
We are excited about the start of the 2020-2021 school year. This was an awesome Laptop Distribution week for our rising 7th -9th graders and students new to the high school. We are sad that we were unable to welcome all our students who were scheduled to pick up a laptop this week. To ensure all of our students are able to access their instructions virtually, we are inviting you to come on Monday, August 24th between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm to turn in your items and pick-UP your school issued laptop through our drive through processional. Please remember that students are required to be present when we are distributing laptops. As a reminder, please review the drive-through processional instructions and the forms you need to complete and bring with you when you and your child pick up the school issued laptop.
- On your windshield or passenger window, please place a sign with your student’s name, grade and ID clearly visible.
- Remember your log-in password. If you do not remember your password, please indicate you need your password reset at the first stop, Door 14.
- Label all returned materials with teacher/course information.
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2020 Parent Academy
 August 27 – 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Survival Guide for Parents in a Virtual Learning Environment
Presented by: MS/HS Student Services
August 28 – 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Meet the LBSS Administrative Team!
August 31 – 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Preview the FCPS Family Life Education (FLE) Program and opt-out information
Presented by: LBSS Health & Physical Education Teachers
September 1 – 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Special Education Parent Coffee with Q&A Opportunity
Presented by: MS/HS Special Education Departments
September 2 – ALL DAY
Meet our staff, explore parent resources, and learn more about LBSS at our Asynchronous Virtual Back to School Orientation!
http://sites.google.com/view/lbssparent/home
Important Information for All
Virtual Student Orientation
On September 2nd at 9:00 am, we are inviting all students to meet their advisory teacher for Virtual Student Orientation. The week of August 31st we will send out an individual link from the Advisory teacher to each student. Students will log on to that link at 9:00 am on Wednesday, September 2nd to meet their advisory teacher and make sure they have access to their class links and are ready to start the school year on September 8th. We will be sending out more information next week with more details.
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Health Information and Emergency Care Forms
As the school year begins virtually, it is important that Emergency Care Forms and Health Forms for your student are updated as soon as possible. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans (HCP) and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses (PHN) utilize the information contained in the health form to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health Related Needs.
Both of these forms are required for all students for SY 20-21 and are available for electronic submission by parents via their FCPS 24/7 (Blackboard) accounts within the WeCare@School (WeCare) module.
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The Lake Braddock Shared Vision
Our new Shared Vision was crafted last year with a focus on developing the skills and knowledge that are essential to be successful in our dynamic world. Through our visioning process being a Connected, Adaptable, Resilient, and Engaged learner were identified as our overarching skills that were essential for students. With those skills in mind, #BruinsCARE was created. Caring for all our Bruins and building these skills will be our focus. This will be our guiding theme for the year as we work to support and empower our students.
2020 Lake Braddock Bell Schedule
 **4th Period is designated time for Social-Emotional Learning and Intervention.
FCPS 24-7 Blackboard Email Contact
On August 17th, all student email addresses in FCPS 24/7 Blackboard will be automatically changed to each student’s individual @fcpsschools.net email address. Students, their parents, and staff will not be able to change those email addresses in FCPS 24-7 Blackboard. Since teachers may send student announcements through Blackboard, students should log into their @fcpsschools.net email accounts frequently for these important messages teachers during the school year.
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Student Schedules
Student schedules will be viewable through StudentVue and ParentVue on Wednesday, September 2nd.
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Supply Lists
As we get closer to the start of school, we are working to finalize a supply list for the 2020-21 school year. We will post them on our website and in this newsletter when we have them updated.
Healthy Minds Blog
Healthy Minds is a blog for parents, educators, and community-based providers who are interested in supporting student mental health and wellness.
As a part of the Healthy Minds Fairfax initiative, the FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services develops posts with timely information for all. Recent topics have included social and emotional learning, countering stigma and racism, and building resilience to handle challenging times. Healthy Minds includes tips and strategies for increasing wellness and resiliency, as well as fostering success at home, school, and in the community.
New content is posted weekly. Visit the Healthy Minds Blog.
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HS Information
HS Transition Information
We are excited to welcome new students and rising 9th graders to Lake Braddock SS! In the coming weeks we will have information for you to learn more about our school and what it means to be a Bruin!
Welcome Back to our HS Counselors!
Our counselors are back for the 2020-21 school year! We wanted to share with you the counselor assignments. We also wanted to welcome our new counselor Sierra Alexander!
MS Information
Welcome back MS Counselors
Our counselors are back in the MS Student Services office! If you have questions, please contact them at 703-426-1030.
JUMP START
Please do not miss out on this warm welcome opportunity for all incoming 7th grade and new 8th grade students at Lake Braddock Secondary School, which serves to be an opportunity for students to meet face-to-face with some of our amazing LBSS staff and socialize with their fellow Bruins as we all gear up for Virtual Fall 2020.
Our Jump Start 2020 webpage is up and running – ready to be navigated by all newcomers, looking to familiarize themselves with everything Lake Braddock and ease the overall transition to middle school. Our live session links will be posted to the Jump Start page and Lake Braddock website by the end of next week.
Our live sessions have a max capacity of 300 participants, so access will be first come - first serve. No worries if you are unable to access! If you miss the afternoon session, please attend the evening session. If you miss both, we will be recording the session and posting this recording on our websites as well.
For questions, please contact our After School Specialist, Jamaal Hines, at jlhines@fcps.edu.
Click Here to access the Jump Start site OR follow this Q/R code:
FCPS Resources
FCPS website for Mental Health Resources and information for emergency mental health services:
How to Stay In-Touch
Please stay in touch with us throughout the year by:
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