Message from Dr. Smith
Hello Bruin Families,
This week there were several opportunities to enjoy our middle school students performing with Chorus and Orchestra. We had our first in-person MS Chorus concert, along with the Area Chorus, since COVID-19 began. Here is a link for one one of their songs from that night. Our MS Chamber Orchestra performed the National Anthem at this week’s School Board meeting. We are grateful to our Chorus and Orchestra Directors for making this a possibliilty and we want to celebrate the hard work our students put into performing for our communitiy and FCPS.
Next week we are excited to celebrate Homecoming Week with all our students, families, alumni and community. Below you see some of the Advisory class door decorations contest we are doing as part of the activities. There are several other events that we want to invite the community to including our family event on Thursday night with Trunk or Treat beginning at 5:30 pm followed by the outdoor movie experience at 6:30 pm featuring the film Halloweentown. These events are $5 per family and we hope to see many of you there. Additional details of other activities throughout the week can be found below.
We end the 1st Quarter on Friday, October 29th. Students will be on a 2-hour early release schedule on that day, which we have posted below. Students are able to check StudentVue for an update on their grades and they are encouraged to contact teachers directly if they have any questions about assignments or their grades.
There is one additional topic that is important to bring to your atteniton, which is the COVID-19 screening teting for students. This optional screening testing will begni the week of November 15. There's more detailed information in the FCPS Information section of this newsletter below. You can also find more information about the COVID-19 testing on the FCPS website.
We hope to see you next week for any and all of our Homecoming festivities. Please let us know how we can support your child’s needs as we close out the 1st Quarter.
United as Bruins,
Daniel W. Smith, Ed.D.
We are over the moon with these out of this world door designs for the HOCO Door Decorating contest! Walking through the halls is sure to Sa-turn your frown upside down! Bruins, Ju-piter recognize and not Nep-tune us out when the Lake Braddock staff says that you are our whole universe!
In this Issue
NEW Information
Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid Due November 5
September Student of the Month Winners-Connected
Purchase Homecoming Game Tickets in Advance
HOCO Spirit Week October 25-29
LBSS Trunk-or-Treat and Movie Night October 28th
Parade and Bite of Braddock October 29
2020 Lair (High School YB) Earns Superior Rating!
Gift Card Drive for the Holidays
Calendar Reminder: Two-Hour Early Release on October 29; Student Holidays November 1-2
2022 VA Summer Residential Governor's School (SRGS)
Make Up Photos/Picture Retake Day October 28th
High School Information
Homecoming Announcements
Inova Blood Drive
Interested in Joining the National Honor Society?
News from HS Student Services
High School Yearbooks are on Sale!
Class of 2022 Information
Class of 2022 Graduation Day Set
Graduation Announcements and More from Herff Jones
Last Opportunity for Senior Portraits at Lake Braddock
Order Your Senior Shirt!
Second Date to Paint a Parking Spot
Senior Ads for Yearbook
Class of 2022 Schoology Group
Middle School Information
News from MS Student Services
Middle School Yearbooks are on Sale!
Call for Pictures for the MS Yearbook!
Applications for TJHSST Open October 25
Important Reminders
LB to Administer the Fairfax Youth Survey to 8th, 10th, and 12th Graders
Schoology Parent Account Help Sessions
White House Ornaments Available for Purchase
DEA National Drug Take Back Day
LBSS Peer Tutoring
Digital Consent for Students
SR&R Reminder
PTSA Information
Fall SAT Prep Sessions
FCPS Information
COVID-19 Testing for Students and Staff
Snow Days Will Stay: FCPS' Inclement Weather Approach for 2021-22
FCPS is Hiring Substitutes
Multilingual Parent Podcast: Establishing Routines Helps with Time Management
Important LBSS and FCPS Resources
How to Stay In Touch
LBSS Attendance Lines
Procedures for Picking Up a Student Early
Late Bus Information
Stay Informed with Lake Braddock Athletics!
Purchase Tickets to Lake Braddock Athletic Events thru ETIX
Schoology
FCPS Technology Support for Families
FCPS Cares
FCPS Medical Resources for Families
FCPS Mental Health Resources
New Information
Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid Due November 5
Impact Aid forms were distributed to students this past week in Advisory classes. FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid.
Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's 4th period (Advisory) teacher. If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the boxes in Section 3. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by November 5. All results are confidential.
Watch this video to learn more about the Federal Impact Aid Form.
More information is available online.
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September Student of the Month Winners-Connected
Each month, staff are able to recognize students who have demonstrated characteristics of our Shared Vision. The four main attributes of our theme #BruinsCARE are connected, adaptable, resilient, and engaged.
September Student of the Month Winners – CONNECTED:
- 12th: Janina Arnez
- 11th: Diego Perez Pineda
- 10th: Aurora Bustamante
- 9th: Cyrus Bangerter
- 8th: Nargis Ibrahimi
- 7th: Grayson Richards
October’s theme is ADAPTABLE. October winners will be announced at the end of the month.
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Purchase Homecoming Game Tickets in Advance
Avoid the line! Buy Homecoming game tickets online here in advance! Scan at the gate and enjoy the festivities of Lake Braddock vs Woodson next Friday, October 29th! Adult tickets are $6; student tickets are $5.
HOCO Spirit Week October 25-29
Lake Braddock it is time to show your school spirit for the HOCO Spirit Week! Join in each day for a new theme!
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Parade and Bite of Braddock October 29
Join us on Friday, October 29th, as we kick off Homecoming weekend at Lake Braddock with a parade and Bite of Braddock with food, games and live music!
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2020 Lair (High School Yearbook) Earns Superior Rating
The 2020 Lair, Lake Braddock's High School yearbook, earned a Superior rating from VHSL and was awarded Trophy Class at last weekend's State Championship. The student editors for the book was Abigail Rashid and Victoria Brown. Congrats!
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Gift Card Drive for the Holidays
You can help give back to the Lake Braddock community this holiday season! You can support your Bruin community by donating gift cards to give to families in need. We are looking for gift cards to Walmart and Target ranging in $25 to $50 to help our families have a joyful season. Gift cards allow families to purchase their preferred holiday cuisine and gifts for their families. Thank you for your support!
Drop off Locations & Contact information:
Nicole White 703-426-1039 (Middle School Student Services)
Anna Ghafoori 703-426-1064 (High School Student Services)
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Calendar Reminder: Two-Hour Early Release on October 29; Student Holidays November 1-2
As a reminder, Friday, October 29, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Lake Braddock will dismiss at 12:45; Grab and Go Lunch will be available from 12:30-12:45. Also, schools are closed for students on Monday, November 1, and Tuesday, November 2, for teacher work days. See the complete 2021-22 school year calendar.
Below is the Bell Schedule for Friday, October 29th:
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2022 VA Summer Residential Governor's School (SRGS)
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) offers the opportunity for 10th and 11th grade students to apply to attend summer residential Governor’s schools in academics and Visual and Performing Arts (VPA). Students who are accepted into one of the programs will live in residence halls in one of the state colleges in VA for four weeks in the June - late July timeframe. To learn more about SRGS opportunities and the application process, visit the VDOE website and view the promotional video.
To be considered for an academic or VPA Governor’s school, students must complete the steps below.
1. Attend our school interest meeting which will take place on Wednesday, November 3 during WIN in the Career Center. Attendance at the meeting is optional but strongly encouraged.
2. After attending the informational meeting, all students interested in applying to governor’s school can complete the interest form linked below for either Academics or VPA. The form is a required part of the application process and is due November 9th. No late entries will be accepted. When completing the form, enter a personal email address and do NOT use an fcpsschools.net email address. VDOE cannot send communications to the fcpsschools.net domain.
Academic Interest Form
Visual and Performing Arts Interest Form
3. Complete the application for the specific program to which they wish to apply and return it to their school counselor who is supervising the Governor’s School application process.
Academic applications are due to the school on December 7, 2021
VPA applications are due to the school on January 28, 2022.
For the Application timeline for Virginia Summer Residential Governor’s Schools, please visit this link
If you have questions about the application process for the Virginial Summer Residential Governor’s Schools, please find contact information below:
Academics & Mentorship Programs: Mrs. Veenstra
Visual & Performing Arts: Mrs. Carrera
High School Information
Homecoming Ticket Information
Presale Tickets for Homecoming are now on sale for $15 in MSB until October 24th. Students will then need to show their MSB receipt in order to pick up their actual physical ticket for the dance. These tickets can be picked up during HS lunches the week of Homecoming.
Students can also purchase tickets during those week of Homecoming HS Lunches for $20.
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Inova Blood Drive
SGA’s annual blood drive is returning during the week of Homecoming! Students 16+ can sign up to donate and MUST bring a signed parent permission form to donate on Tuesday, October 26th in the Gym. Permission forms can be found at all subschools, main office, H210, H212!
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Interested in Joining the National Honor Society?
The online New Member Application form is open and the link can be found on the LBSS website. To apply students must have a 3.5 GPA and be a sophomore, junior, or senior (Freshmen are not eligible to become members). No invitation is needed to apply.
The Application link will close on Sunday, November 21 at 5:00PM.
The National Honor Society promotes academic scholarship, community involvement, leadership opportunities, character, and active participation in school and extracurricular activities.
If you have any questions, please email the Faculty Advisor, Mr. R.L. Andrews or come by C-234.
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News from HS Student Services
The high school student services fall newsletter is now available! Please make sure to review these items for information on upcoming programs and supports for students and parents!
High School Student Services Fall Newsletter
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High School Yearbooks are on Sale!
High School yearbooks are now on sale for $65. Price with nameplate is $70. Please scan the QR code above or head here to order! Our school code is 5061. Senior parents, you can place a senior ad starting at $50!
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Class of 2022 Information
Class of 2022 Graduation Day Set
Graduation for our Class of 2022 will take place on Monday, June 6th at 9:30am at Eagle Bank Arena! Please stay tuned for upcoming announcements for the Senior Class.
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Graduation Announcements and More from Herff Jones
Please see the information from Herff Jones in the flyer below and on our website. Note that appointments are available next week for in-person ordering at LBSS.
Last Opportunity for Senior Portraits at Lake Braddock
Victor O'Neill Studios will be at Lake Braddock on November 4, 5, and 8 for the last opportunity for senior portraits at the school. Please sign up for your session time here.
If you wish to use the photographer provided tuxedos, drapes
or cap and gown, please note this will be shared clothing and students must bring this signed waiver with them to the shoot.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to seniors@vosphoto.com
Order Your Senior Shirt!
Seniors, you can now order your Senior shirt! Store closes November 8th. Order here!
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Second Date to Paint Parking Spot
Seniors with parking passes, did you miss the date to paint a parking spot? It's not too late! A second date to paint has been added November 1, 9am. The cost is $25, payable in MSB (Senior Parking Spot Painting fee). You will be able to choose any unreserved and unpainted spot in the student lot. You must provide your own supplies to paint!
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Senior Ads for Yearbook
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Class of 2022 Schoology Group
Have your senior join the class of 2022 Schoology group for all of the most up to date information! The group code is: WWFX-8766-FHNJ6
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Middle School Information
News from MS Student Services
The middle student services fall newsletter is now available! Please make sure to review these items for information on upcoming programs and supports for students and parents!
Middle School Student Services Fall Newsletter
Middle School Yearbooks are on Sale!
Parents of Middle School Students! The yearbook is currently ON DISCOUNT! Don’t hesitate! Last year, dozens of disappointed students were unable to get a copy of the book, because they waited until books sold out. WE DO NOT ORDER ENOUGH BOOKS FOR ALL STUDENTS TO GET ONE, SO GET YOURS TODAY!
Middle School yearbooks can be PERSONALIZED and purchased here! Our school code is 13596.
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Call for Pictures for the MS Yearbook!
Parents! Did you get a great photo of your middle school student this summer? Are they involved in an extracurricular activity? Does your student deserve to be highlighted in this year’s middle school yearbook?
WE WANT YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS! Please send any and all pictures in to the Yearbook Staff through eShare!
Go to HJESHARE.COM or download the free ESHARE APP at either the App Store or Google Play. Then, use school code 13596 to send us your photo!
Applications for TJHSST Open October 25
Middle school students who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to apply for admission to the Class of 2026 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) beginning Monday, October 25.
The application will be available on the TJHSST Admissions Office webpage starting October 25, at 4 p.m. Applications must be started by 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, with a deadline to submit the application by Friday, November 19, at 4 p.m.
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Important Reminders
LB to Administer the Fairfax Youth Survey to 8th, 10th, and 12th Graders
In mid-November, Lake Braddock will be administering the Fairfax Youth Survey to all 8th, 10th, and 12th graders. It provides a wealth of information about a variety of topics related to our youth that influence their physical and mental well-being, from sleep and nutritional habits to substance abuse behaviors to symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts. The survey is anonymous and no individual information is reported.
More information about the survey can be found here.
If you do NOT want your child to participate in the survey, please print and complete the Opt Out Form. Please have your child return the form to their Sub-School.
Translated versions of the opt out form can be found here.
The results of this survey are published each year here and are used by school officials, youth leadership classes, youth-serving county agencies, and local non-profits to determine the effectiveness of prevention and intervention programs offered in schools and communities. It is also used to identify changing trends and areas of need.
Schoology Parent Account Help Sessions
Lake Braddock Secondary School will be offering sessions to help with your Schoology Parent Account. (Sesiones de Schoology para padres:)
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In-Person Session on Tuesday, November 2 11:00 AM - 1:00PM in the Lecture Hall. (No registration required.)
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En persona: Martes Nov. 2 de 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Colegio Lake Braddock Lecture Hall Entrada No.1.
- 대면 세션은 11월2일, 화요일, 오전 11시부텨 오후 1시에 Lecture Hall에서 진행됩니다.(등록은 안 하셔도 됩니다.)
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Virtual Session (English) on Monday, November 1 7:30 - 8:30 PM. To register for the Zoom link, please complete this form.
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Zoom (Español) on Lunes November 8 de 7:30 - 8:30PM. Regístrese para la sesión ZOOM: form.
- 영상 세션은 11월8일, 월요일, 저녁 7시30분-8시30분입니다. Zoom 링크 등록을 원하시면, 위에 있는 form 을 클릭한 후, 양식을 작성하기 바랍니다. form.
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White House Ornaments Available for Purchase
The Lake Braddock Band Boosters are selling the 2021 White House Ornaments for $22. If you are interested in purchasing one, contact Mike Luley or Marie Sullivan.
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DEA National Drug Take Back Day
Do you have unused or expired medications that you don’t know what to do with? Come see Jessica Giffin, Lake Braddock's Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist, next Saturday, Oct. 23rd from 10am-2pm at the West Springfield District Police Station (Rolling Road) to safely drop off any unused and expired medications. Let’s help keep our community safe! Contact Ms. Giffin at jlgiffin@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
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LBSS Peer Tutoring
The Peer Tutoring Center is open! Peer Tutoring offers help for classes and organizational skills. We’re open during WIN time and high school lunches. To get more info on Peer Tutoring or to sign up for a tutoring session click the link or scan the QR code.
Digital Consent for Students
Attention Bruin Families! Don't forget to submit your Digital Consent Form!
Parental Consent for HS Digital Resources
Parental Consent for MS Digital Resources
SR&R Reminder
FCPS’ updated Student Rights & Responsibility booklet is now available online and in the ParentVue section of the Student Information System (SIS). The SR&R booklet explains expectations for student behavior, and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.
Each year, we ask parents to review, sign, and return the SR&R to their child’s school. There are two ways for parents to acknowledge that you have received the document:
1. In ParentVue, you may now download and digitally sign the SR&R. Every parent/guardian with a ParentVUE account will see the SR&R upon login to ParentVUE until the SR&R acknowledgement has been completed. E-signing for one child will suffice for all siblings within the household. Your name in the digital signature box must match the parent/guardian’s first and last name in SIS exactly before the signature will be accepted.
2. Download and sign the Parent Signature Sheet and please return the signed signature sheet to your child's subschool.
Signatures are due by October 29, 2021.
PTSA
FCPS Information
COVID-19 Testing for Students and Staff
In support of our commitment to safety, Middle and High Schools will begin optional COVID-19 screening testing students the week of November 15.
We will also provide no-cost testing for students participating in winter or spring sports and other activities requiring a physical. Student-athlete screening testing will begin the week of November 1. As a reminder, students are unable to participate in these activities unless they meet FCPS’ vaccination and testing requirements:
Student-athletes who are 16 and older
- Are required to be fully vaccinated to participate in VHSL winter and spring sports or any activity requiring a physical, or have a medical or religious exemption.
- Will be required to provide a weekly negative COVID-19 test, if they have a medical or religious vaccination exemption.
- May not participate in the activity if they are not fully vaccinated and do not have an exemption.
- May not participate in the activity if they have an exemption but do not have a negative COVID-19 test every week.
Student-athletes ages 12-15
- Who are not fully vaccinated by choice or due to a medical or religious exemption will be required to provide a weekly negative COVID-19 test.
Routine testing is a highly recommended strategy to reduce COVID-19 transmission and keep our schools safe. Following recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 10% of students who are not fully vaccinated and have parent/guardian consent will be randomly selected for weekly testing.
Parent/guardian consent is required for students to be part of the testing pool. We will share more information about how to submit your child(ren)’s vaccination status and opt-in to testing soon.
Test results will be kept confidential. Parents/guardians will be able to review results through the secure vendor portal. Parents/guardians may select an option to share their child’s test results with FCPS. Sharing results with FCPS is optional.
More information about COVID-19 testing in FCPS can be found on the FCPS website.
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Snow Days Will Stay: FCPS' Inclement Weather Approach for 2021-22
FCPS has announced updates to its inclement weather policy for the 2021-22 school year.
- The first five inclement weather days will be traditional inclement weather days. These five days may occur consecutively due to a single weather event or may take place as several individual events.
- Once these five days have been taken, FCPS will use the flexibility provided by the General Assembly to have unscheduled virtual learning days, wherever possible, to maintain continuity of learning.
Find out more.
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FCPS is Hiring Substitute Teachers
FCPS is looking for kind and caring substitute teachers to ensure our students continue to thrive when teachers need to be out of the building. Substitute teaching is a great opportunity for stay-at-home parents, retirees, college students, and anyone who wants a flexible work schedule. Subs save the day- apply here today!
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Multilingual Parent Podcast: Establishing Routines Helps with Time Management
Listen and subscribe to an FCPS multilingual family podcast to hear timely, important information related to school news. The podcasts are produced in conjunction with the Office for ESOL Services and the Office of Professional Learning and Family Engagement.
In the latest podcast, hear suggestions for daily school routines to promote time management. Routines can offer parents a peace of mind and ease the stress of hectic days.
Listen and subscribe:
Important LBSS and FCPS Resources
How to Stay In Touch
Please stay in touch with us throughout the year by:
Attendance Lines
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS:
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
Procedures for Picking Up a Student Early
- Prior to 8:00 a.m., the student must present a note from the parent to their subschool office. Notes must include time of dismissal, reason for leaving, and a contact number. Parents of middle school students must also include the name of the person picking the student up. Please note that this person must be listed as an emergency contact. At the time of early check-out, middle school parents must come in Entrance 1 and meet their student at the security desk. Anyone picking up a middle school student must bring a photo ID with them. High school parents may pick up students outside Entrance 1.
- Notes are strongly preferred for early check-out, but if a parent is unable to send a note with the student, the parent should call the subschool office as early as possible. All calls will be confirmed by callback to a phone number on the emergency care card. Regrettably, if the parent did not send a note with the student, the parent will be required to park, come into the school to furnish a note, and pick up the student. Without advance notice provided by a note, there may be a wait until our staff is able to locate the student, particularly if the student is at lunch or in a physical education class. We further regret that without advance notice, we are unable to accommodate requests for early dismissal after 2:15 pm.
- In either case, students must check out at the subschool office when leaving school and check in with the security desk upon return. Students who leave school without checking out properly will be marked unexcused and may face disciplinary action (if returning to school, students are also subject to search). Students must contact all teachers of any class to be missed.
Read our full Attendance procedures at our website.
Late Bus Information
Late bus days are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Buses will pick up students in the front of the building with a departure time of approximately 4:45 pm. Please check StudentVue and ParentVue for your student's late bus number and stop. If you have any questions, please contact your student's appropriate subschool.
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Stay Informed with Lake Braddock Athletics!
Want the latest information on anything Lake Braddock athletic events or announcements? Check out our Lake Braddock Athletic Information webpage! Here you can find ticket information, team schedules, scores, forms needed and more! The most up-to-date Athletics and Activities News You Choose for Lake Braddock can be found in the top banner as well.
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Purchase Tickets to Lake Braddock Athletic Events Thru ETIX
Are you planning to attend a Lake Braddock home game to support the Bruins? Purchases may be made well in advance, before you leave the house on game day, or at the gate with your cell phone using posted QR Codes! All home game admission tickets must be purchased through ETIX.
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Schoology
Students, families, and staff throughout FCPS and in our school community will use Schoology (pronounced /SKOO-luh-jee/) as our learning management system.
Here is what you need to know now:
FCPS Technology Support for Families
The Parent Technology Help Desk is available to support parents and students through this new school year. Parents and students can visit the Parent and Student IT Support Portal to find self-help resources or submit a tech support request ticket.
Telephone Parent Information Line Available in Eight Languages
Parents who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese can call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS and to receive support if they are having difficulty communicating with their children's schools due to a language barrier.
FCPS Cares
We invite you to share and submit your story about a Lake Braddock staff member who has gone above and beyond for your child this year. Share the positivity, dedication and commitment that occurs here each and every day. Click this link.
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FCPS Medical Care Resources for Families
Whether your family needs medical care for a COVID-related issue, seasonal cold or allergies, injuries, routine exams, or mental health and wellness, our community has a number of resources for you. Visit the Mental and Physical Health and Community Resources webpage for a full list of organizations that can provide support and care.
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.
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