Message from Dr. Smith
Hello Bruin Families,
“Enjoying success requires the ability to adapt. Only by being open to change will you have a true opportunity to get the most from your talent.”—Nolan Ryan
With March less than two weeks away and spring approaching, we are moving forward in our preparation to seek new perspectives, handle new challenges, and usher in new beginnings. This week Senate Bill 739 was passed and will take effect on March 1st. Lake Braddock will continue to require universal masking per FCPS until March 1st or further notice. If you have any questions regarding the FCPS policies, please reach out to your Subschool. We will share any updates as they arise. We know changes will be welcomed by some and an anxiety stressor to others. As a school, we are committed to ensuring that all students are healthy, safe, and feel valued in our community. We will continue to focus our attention and energy on providing high quality instruction, promoting student engagement in and out the classroom, and celebrating the successes of our students and staff.
We began our week with a Winter Sports State Walk where we honored our 57 student athletes in Gymnastics, Wrestling, Indoor Track and Field, and Swim and Dive who are competing in state championships. Our Girls’ Basketball team will play in the District Finals on Friday. Our celebration of student talents continues with the opening of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe this weekend. If this is not enough excitement, we had an opportunity to witness our students participate in civic engagement when they organized a walkout to raise awareness about sexual harassment policies and procedures.
Next week, we will welcome Mrs. Kearns back to her role as Associate Principal. We are excited for her return and look forward to the new perspectives she will bring to the Administration team and school. We are forever grateful for the work and dedication that Ms. Hampton and Ms. Naughton brought to their acting roles. Building the leadership capacity in others and providing opportunities for all to grow is what makes our school a true professional learning community.
As we approach the extended weekend, we hope you are able to attend some of these wonderful events to see our students perform at their highest level. We also wish you a safe and relaxing long weekend.
United as Bruins,
Daniel W. Smith, Ed.D.
Lake Braddock celebrated our Lake Braddock student athletes who have advanced to state events with a Winter Sports State Walk on Tuesday, led by our awesome band and Bruin.
In this Issue
NEW Information
Public Schools Week is February 21-25
Calendar Reminder: Schools and Offices Closed on February 21 for Presidents Day
March SOL Writing Testing
Edison Academy Announces Second Quarter Awards
COVID Updates and Information
COVID Protocols for FCPS-Sponsored Activities
Reminder Regarding Optional COVID-19 Testing for Students
High School Information
Purchase a HS Yearbook!
Class of 2022 Information
Bridging Bruins Interest Form Open!
Class of 2022 Key Dates and Announcements
ANGP Tickets Now on Sale
Senior Ads for Yearbook Deadline Extended to February 18
Middle School Information
LB MS Yearbook has Some Big News!
MS After-School Program
WIN Time Enrichment Activities for MS
Important Reminders
Information on Spring Sports
PTSA Information
HP Instant Impact Fundraising Program
LBSS PTSA's 2nd Annual Virtual Auction Live March 9-23
PTSA Spirit Night at Jersey Mike's
NovaStar Prep February SAT Bootcamp
FCPS Information
Provide Feedback on FCPS' Use of Federal (ESSER III) Funding
Become a Substitute Teacher and Save the Day!
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!
FCPS Technology Support for Families
FCPS Cares
FCPS Medical Resources for Families
FCPS Mental Health Resources
New Information
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Public Schools Week February 21-25
Public Schools Week is an annual celebration that brings together school leaders, educators, parents & community leaders to recognize the importance of our nation’s public schools.
Lake Braddock welcomes every child, regardless of ability, race, religion, wealth, language, country of origin or needs. Our diversity is our strength. We are #PublicSchoolProud for Public Schools Week 2022!
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Calendar Reminder: Schools and Offices Closed on February 21 for Presidents Day
As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 21, for the Presidents Day holiday. FCPS COVID-19 testing sites will also be closed.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 22. See the complete 2021-22 school year calendar.
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March SOL Writing Testing
In the past both English 11 and Grade 8 students had to complete a 2-day Writing SOL in March as part of the state’s testing requirements. However, recent updates in testing policies have enabled these students to partake in alternative assessments. Grade 8 students will complete a local alterative assessment (LAA) during their English 8 classes. For more information about this alternative assessment, please read the FCPS site on Local Alternative Assessments.
Students in English 11, English 11 Honors, and juniors in Dual Enrollment English completed the WorkKeys Business Writing in January or February in order to earn their verified credit in writing. Students who did not pass the WorkKeys Writing or did not take the WorkKeys Business Writing, will have to complete the March Writing SOL. English 11 teachers have communicated to students their WorkKeys Writing scores. The families of students still needing to take the SOL Writing in March will be notified.
Edison Academy Announces Second Quarter Awards
Congrats to the following Lake Braddock students who received second quarter recognition at Edison Academy!
- Valentina Collazos Gonzalez, Student of the Quarter, Cosmetology 1
- Imani Johnson, Student of the Quarter, Cosmetology 2
- Shelby Gilliland, Student of the Quarter, Criminal Justice 1
- Garrett Ward, Student of the Quarter, Criminal Justice 2
- Taylor Humphries, Certificate of Achievement, Criminal Justice 2
- Thomas Shaver, Student of the Quarter, Cyber: Security + Capstone
- Adam Khaled, Student of the Quarter, HVAC-R 1
- Kathleen (Kat) Haager, Student of the Quarter, Veterinary Science 1
COVID Updates and Information
For the most up-to-date information, please see the FCPS website for Return to School and COVID-19 Testing.
COVID Protocols for FCPS-Sponsored Activities
Current FCPS COVID mitigation strategies are to be followed for all FCPS-sponsored activities, whether the activity occurs at an FCPS facility or off-site. When FCPS-sponsored activities are held off-site, participants will follow the more rigorous COVID protocols. If the venue requires more strict protocols, all participants will adhere to the venue’s requirements. When activities are held at venues with less stringent COVID mitigation protocols, participants will follow current FCPS practices.
Reminder Regarding Optional COVID Testing for Students
Participation in COVID-19 screening testing for the general student population will be voluntary and will require parent/legal guardian consent for each student prior to participation in COVID-19 screening testing. Participation may be discontinued at any time upon parent/legal guardian request by revoking your consent in the online registration portal at https://fcpstestingsite.com. You may follow the process for revoking consent by unchecking the “Testing Consent“ checkbox on the homepage. This revocation can be reinstated by re-checking the “Testing Consent“ checkbox. A separate “Testing Consent“ checkbox is provided for each child listed. For support with the online registration portal, you may also email fcps@lts.com or call LTS Portal Support at 571-354-6205.
Your consent in this portal remains valid until you revoke it.
For more information, please see the FCPS website on COVID-19 testing.
High School Information
Class of 2022 Information
For the most up-to-date information for the Class of 2022, check out the LB Website at the Senior Page and 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.
Bridging Bruins Interest Form Now Open
The Bridging Bruins interest form is now open for the Class of 2022.
Seniors, if you are interested in getting hands-on experience outside of the classroom while forging relationships in the community, complete the Bridging Bruins interest form linked here. The interest form will list all program requirements.
With enough interest and support for Bridging Bruins, seniors in good standing could have the opportunity to work with a business or service organization of their choosing. Instead of going to class the last few weeks of school, students could go to work.
To be considered, please complete the interest form no later than April 8, 2022. Those that complete the form will receive further information.
If you have any questions please email Mrs. Sandy Hunter or Mr. Ward or check out our website!
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Class of 2022 Key Dates and Announcements
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Senior Fees- $75 Payable on
MySchoolBucks or you can bring exact cash or check made out to LBSS (memo Senior Fee) to the Main Office during school hours.
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Senior Yard Signs-Purchase at the PTSA website.
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100 Day Meeting-March 1st at 6pm, LB Cafeteria
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Prom-May 14th from 7pm-11pm, Fairview Marriott
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Graduation-June 6th at 9:30am, Eagle Bank Arena!
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All Night Grad Party-June 7th at the St. James.
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ANGP Tickets Now On Sale!
Class of 2022 All Night Grad Party Tickets are now on sale! Click on this link to purchase your tickets! The ANGP will take place on June 7th at the St. James.
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Middle School Information
LB MS Yearbook has Some Big News!
Have you ordered your MS yearbook yet? Reserve your copy here!
We want to feature YOUR PHOTOS in this year’s book.
- Photos need to have been taken after July 2021.
- At least one student pictured must be a current Lake Braddock middle school student
- Please send the highest quality image you have.
- ESPECIALLY LOOKING FOR
- Photos of students in the snow this January.
- Photos of students participating in non-LB athletics/clubs.
- Photos of students spending time with friends off campus.
- Keep in mind that offering a photo is not a guarantee it will be used in the book.
Follow this link to contribute pictures.
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MS After-School Program
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WIN Time Enrichment Activities for MS
For the remainder of the school year, Lake Braddock will be offering some enrichment activities for MS students during WIN Time to engage with LBSS staff and some of their fellow Bruins. Students should signup via Schoology sign up form (see details below). For the first couple weeks, we will accept walk-ins (as long as students have a signed all pass from their advisory teacher). Once max capacity is reached, students will be asked to return to advisory and signup online to ensure that they secure a participation spot for WIN Time Enrichment Activities.
WIN Time Enrichment will occur on Gold Days during advisory from 9:45am until 10:25am with Mr. Hines and other LBSS staff in the cafeteria. In order to participate, student must sign up using the signup form and receive a confirmation note to use as a hall pass during WIN Time on Gold Days to gain access to the cafeteria.
JOIN WIN TIME ENRICHMENT SCHOOLOGY (to access the signup form; released at 8am on Gold Days).
Schoology Access Code: PHPK-C5C6-RVVMF
New Group Join Link
WIN Time Enrichment will be offered to students on a "first come, first serve" basis. The confirmation page from the signup form should be used as students’ hall pass during WIN Time. The signup form will be closed once we reach the max capacity number for signups (appx. 100 students per day). Only students that have the confirmation page from the signup form will be authorized to enter WIN Time Enrichment Activities on Gold Days in the cafeteria. We are starting at the middle school level, but activity offerings will eventually be offered to HS students on select days as well. Stay tuned Bruins!
Questions can be directed to After-School Specialist, Jamaal Hines (jlhines@fcps.edu)
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Important Reminders
Information on Spring Sports
Please 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 at that site as well.
PTSA
Check out the LB PTSA website for all the latest news and happenings!
HP Instant Impact Fundraising Program
Are you looking for a less expensive and more user-friendly way to buy printer cartridges without running to the store every other week? Sign up for an HP Instant Ink program and get printer cartridges mailed directly to your home and save up to 50% per cartridge! For more information on how to sign up, visit the HP website LINK HERE. For each new HP Instant Ink subscriber, HP will donate $10 to the LBSS PTSA.
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LBSS PTSA's 2nd Annual Virtual Auction Live March 9-23!
The LBSS community will have the opportunity to bid on some amazing products, services, gift cards and more to benefit LBSS students, teachers and families. All proceeds from this auction will be used for student scholarships, educational grants, events, programs, teacher and student recognition, family engagement and general school support.
Several local businesses have generously donated some amazing items including Burke Sporting Goods, Dick’s Sporting Goods, A Dog’s Day Out, 29th Parallel Coffee, Barrel Oak Winery, Bunnyman Brewery, Fredericksburg Nationals, Glory Days, Nando’s Peri Peri, Massanutten Resort and more!
To learn more about the virtual auction or to donate to the auction, visit our LBSS PTSA virtual auction page and fill out the donation form at: https://lbssptsa.digitalpto.com/support-lbss/virtual-auction/ and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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NovaStar Prep February SAT Bootcamp
The LBSS PTSA is partnering with Novastar Prep to offer a virtual SAT Bootcamp to LBSS students in February. Ten percent of each registration ($295) by a LBSS student will be donated to the PTSA. To register for the bootcamps, please visit the following links below:
February 26-27 SAT Bootcamp
For more information about the bootcamps, please visit the NovaStar website here.
FCPS Information
Provide Feedback on FCPS' Use of Federal (ESSER III) Funding
We encourage you to participate in a public engagement opportunity related to how FCPS is meeting ESSER III requirements for ensuring a safe return to in-person instruction and providing continuity of learning. As a reminder, last fall, FCPS received $188.8 million in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) funding to address the impacts of COVID-19 on students. Grant focus areas include:
- Prevention and mitigation strategies to help keep schools open and safe for students and staff.
- Academic intervention services, such as tutoring, after-school programs, and summer learning programs.
- Equity professional development to ensure our schools are welcoming and culturally responsive to all students and families.
- Multilingual engagement to ensure information is accessible to all families.
- Additional support for students’ social-emotional needs.
All of these areas impact student success! Please provide input today via our online feedback form. For more information on the ESSER III grant, please watch this video and visit the FCPS website.
Become a Substitute Teacher and Save the Day!
Want to make a difference in the life of a child? Fairfax County Public Schools is looking for enthusiastic, engaged, and dedicated substitute teachers. Starting pay is $17.79 per hour for short-term subs; $23.91 per hour for long-term subs.
Substitutes help our students thrive when their teacher must be out of the classroom and are essential members of every school’s team. More information about the application process and requirements is available online.
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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.
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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