Message from Dr. Smith
Hello Bruin Families,
We did it! We made it through the 2020-21 school year. The year was full of uncertainty, but we ended on a high note. It was such a joy to see so many students in person over the last few weeks.
We also want to say one more congratulations to the Class of 2021! Graduation was a success at Jiffy Lube Live and the All Night Grad Party organized by the Lake Braddock PTSA had over 460 Seniors celebrating together. Thank you to all the parents, teachers and staff who helped our Seniors reach this milestone in their lives. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors and we can't wait to see them back on campus as alumni.
We hope you and your family are able to rest, relax, and recharge over the summer and look forward to a strong start in the fall. We are excited to have students back in the building five days a week. Until then, thank you for sharing your children with us.
United as Bruins,
Daniel W. Smith, Ed.D.
 
In this Issue
NEW Information
2021 Cappies National Capital Area Gala Watch Party
Second COVID-19 Vaccine
Parent Help Desk Summer Hours
Summer Meal Update
FCPS Honors Recognizes 2021 Outstanding Employees
FCPS Transitions to Schoology on July 1
Fall 2021
Important Reminders
Middle School Jump Start Program
Class of 2021 News
Graduation
Senior Awards Ceremony
FCPS Information
Summer Arts Opportunities
Important Immunization Requirements
FCPS Mental Health Resources
Important LBSS Contact Information
How to Stay In Touch
New Information
2021 Cappies National Capital Area Gala Watch Party, Sunday, June 13
Join in the celebration at Langley High School on Sunday, June 13, to celebrate the 22nd annual Cappies season where theatre students and audiences from all over the DMV area will watch the 2021 Cappies National Capital Area (NCA) Virtual Gala. Doors will open at 7 p.m., and the show will start at 7:30 p.m.
Lake Braddock 2021 Graduate, Ellen Keil, is repesenting the LB Critics Team this year.
For those not able to attend this event, the Virtual Gala will be available for viewing on the Cappies NCA YouTube Channel or Fairfax County Public Schools' Red Apple 21 beginning on June 14, 2021.
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Second COVID-19 Vaccine
Students who participated in the FCPS COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for their first Pfizer dose will need a second Pfizer dose to be fully vaccinated. The earliest a student can get the second dose is 21 days from the date the first dose was received.
FCPS will NOT be providing the second COVID-19 vaccine, but the Fairfax County Health Department has provided instructions on the How To Get Your Child’s Second COVID-19 Vaccine flyer.
- Vaccine card: Students will need to bring this vaccination card to the second appointment.
- Schedule the second COVID-19 vaccine using VAMS
- Other community vaccine providers: The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is widely available throughout our community, including private healthcare providers, grocery stores, pharmacies, urgent cares, and Inova.
If parents have questions or need assistance, direct them to Fairfax County Health Department’s Vaccine Call Center at 703-324-7404.
Parent Help Desk Summer Hours
The Parent Technology Help Desk will continue to support parents and students through the summer months.
Beginning on Monday, June 14, we are moving the service to our in-house Service Desk. The phone number for parents will stay the same - 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS) - and the reduced hours for summer are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday in June, July and early August. Outside of those hours, parents can also visit the Parent and Student IT Support Portal to find self-help resources or submit a tech support request ticket. Please note the reduced summer hours when you promote the Parent Tech Help Desk to your communities.
Summer Meal Update
FCPS is committed to providing all students access to no-cost meals over the summer months at meal kit sites and on bus routes. Each site and bus route will offer meal kits containing seven days of breakfast and lunch. Please note that locations of the meal distribution sites and all bus routes have changed from the school year plan.
Summer Meal Kits
- Summer meal kits will be offered on Mondays at 10 sites throughout the county beginning June 28 and ending August 2.
- Please note that meal kits will be distributed on Tuesday, July 6, due to the Monday, July 5 holiday.
- Meal kits contain 7 days of breakfast and lunch items packed in bulk.
- The meal kits will be available for pick up from 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. or until supplies are exhausted.
- All meals are available at no-cost to all FCPS students and children eighteen (18) years of age and under.
- Parents and caregivers may pick up food for children and adults may purchase kits for $28.
Meal Kit bus routes
- Meal kit bus routes will run June 28 through August 5.
- Buses will run weekly routes throughout the community distributing meal kits, containing seven days of breakfast and lunch items packed in bulk.
- The buses will not distribute meals on a daily basis. The bus stops are weekly and run Monday-Thursday only.
- Please note that on Friday, July 2, Monday bus routes will operate to cover the Monday, July 5, holiday.
- Meal kits are available at no-cost to FCPS students and children eighteen (18) years of age and under.
- Parents and caregivers may pick up food for children.
- Adult meals will not be available for purchase on the bus routes.
FCPS Honors Recognizes 2021 Outstanding Employees
Our very own principal, Dr. Smith, was recognized at the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Honors Gala this week as Region IV Principal of the Year. FCPS recognized exceptional employees from across the division at the FCPS Honors event held Wednesday, June 9. Sponsored by the Foundation for FCPS, the 2021 celebration was hosted outdoors at Jiffy Lube Live for the first time.
Annually, more than 700 employees in both instructional and operational roles are recognized through the Outstanding Employee Awards Program. This year, 74 finalists representing twelve categories were recognized in the special award ceremony.
Information on this year's award winners is available online.
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FCPS Transitions to Schoology Learning Management System on July 1
Fairfax County Public Schools’ contract with Blackboard ends on June 30. The new learning management system is Schoology (pronounced /SKOO-luh-jee/). Schoology is a learning space that enhances communication, collaboration, and personalized learning for students, teachers, and families. Schoology will be used division-wide starting in July.
Schoology was chosen to:
- Support and implement instructional practices aligned to our learning model.
- Help students reach the Portrait of a Graduate goals.
- Provide all students with equitable access to meaningful learning experiences.
- Offer anytime access to their virtual learning space.
Students will have a Schoology account by June 18.
- Students use their FCPS student ID and password to login to Schoology.
- Students will not see any classes until the grading period starts.
As a parent or guardian, you will be able to use Schoology to view:
- Your child’s class.
- Your child’s assignments and participation.
- Your child’s calendar.
- Teacher comments, scores, and feedback.
Parent accounts will be available in mid-August. To access Schoology, parents will need to have an active SIS/ParentVUE account.
More information about Schoology is available online.
Fall 2021
The first day of school in the fall will be Monday, August 23. We will be back to a full five-day schedule. School hours will be 8:00 am to 2:45 pm. Details about the start of school, including the purple and gold calendar, class schedule, laptop pickup, etc., will be emailed in mid-August.
Important Reminders
Middle School Jump Start Program – REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Each year, we offer MS Jump Start as an orientation program to acclimate rising 7th grade students to their new school as well as any rising 8th graders, new to Lake Braddock.
This is a tremendous opportunity for new students to tour the school, meet some resourceful staff, gain some knowledge from past middle schoolers and have some fun while getting excited about the upcoming schoolyear.
Jump Start 2021 – The Return To In-Person (see flyer below for full details)
August 9 – August 12, 2021 (9:00am – 2:00pm)
Location: Lake Braddock Secondary School
Registration Fee: $20.00 (scholarships available as needed)
Register Here: https://forms.gle/8YaaZutbUUpn448m8
Class of 2021 News
Graduation
Class of 2021, you did it! Graduation was a huge success and we appreciate everyone's assistance making it so. The ceremony was videotaped by Memories Videography. Copies can be ordered through their web site at www.memoriesvideography.com. Victor O'Neill Studios provided the photography services. They can be reached at 703-532-0013 or
https://www.vosphoto.com/grad/lakebraddock.
Senior Awards Ceremony
We had the honor of recognizing our senior awards recipients this past Monday. For those of you who missed it, you can view the recording at the following link: https://youtu.be/aLYCkmvn-cY
FCPS Information
Summer Arts Opportunities
Does your child love the arts? Are you looking for a wonderful summer enrichment opportunity for them? Institute for the Arts and Elementary Institute for the Art's registration is open now for students currently in grades 2 through 11. Don't delay, seats are first come first serve! Registration closes June 25th.
Tuition waivers are available for students who qualify. Questions? Email: ifta@fcps.edu or efita@fcps.edu
Register here.
Important Immunization Requirement: Do You Have a Student Entering Seventh Grade or Twelfth Grade This Fall?
While the COVID-19 vaccination is NOT required by schools for the 2021-22 school year, many other vaccinations are.
Seventh-grade students need:
- One dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) given at age 7 or older.
- One dose of Meningococcal Vaccine (MenACWY, Menactra, or Menveo) given at age 10 or older.
Twelfth-grade students need:
- One dose of Meningococcal Vaccine (MenACWY, Menactra, or Menveo) given at age 16 or older.
More information on new immunization requirements is available online.
FCPS Mental Health Resources
- If you are depressed, in crisis, or just want to talk, please text NEEDHELP to 85511 or call 1-800-273-TALK. Someone will be there to listen.
- If you're going through a tough time, don't go it alone. Reach out to a parent, friend, or trusted adult. You can also text NEEDHELP to 85511 at any time–day or night.
Important LBSS Contact Information
How to Stay In Touch
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