Message from Dr. Smith
Hello Bruin Families,
Our school is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for each of our Bruins. This core value was challenged this week, and I appreciate how our students, staff and community displayed their solidarity and support to ensure that each student is valued, seen and supported in a positive manner.
This week, Mrs. Kearns and I had a chance to speak with students concerned with how our LBGTQIA+ students are treated. This conversation was helpful to further understand the student experience and improve areas of concern. Instances of discrimination or harassment will not be tolerated and should be reported to an administrator to fully investigate.
Our school staff is here to listen and to do our part to ensure students feel welcome and safe. If there are any questions or concerns you have, please reach out to myself, your child's Subschool Principal or counselor regarding any concerns.
United as Bruins,
Daniel W. Smith, Ed.D.
"I'll tell you one thing, it's always better when we're together."-Jack Johnson
The Lake Braddock staff was able to enjoy being together in our in-person gathering for the Staff Development Day. We enjoyed breakfast provided by the FCPS Davis Center, which is a program designed to serve students with disabilities aged 18-22 years who require instruction through a modified curriculum focused on life and career skills. The Career Centers strive to meet the independent living and career educational needs of all students regardless of their personal challenges.
In this Issue
NEW Information
Don't Forget to Spring Forward!
Family Engagement Survey
Lake Braddock Fanquest March 18
January and February Student of the Month Winners!
Congratulations to Lake Braddock DECA!
LB Symphonic Band Ears 39th Consecutive Virginia Honor Band Award
All State Band and Orchestra
Virtual Townhall March 30 for e-Hallpass Implementation at Lake Braddock
Eid al Fitr Shifts to May 2 in Accordance with Lunar Calendar, AP Exam Schedule Remains Unchanged
COVID Updates and Information
Lake Braddock's Test to Stay Program Begins March 14
StreamIn/CheckIn Available for Students in COVID-19 Isolation
High School Information
Career Talks
Military Night March 29 at West Springfield HS
Purchase a HS Yearbook!
Class of 2022 Information
100 Day Graduation Meeting Recap
Class of 2022 Key Dates and Announcements
Obligations for Seniors
Senior Survey Information
Middle School Information
MS Yearbook
MS After-School Program
Important Reminders
Register for the 2022 Lake Braddock Athletic Booster Club 5K
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
Hunt Test Prep Registration Discounts to LBSS Students
PTSA Seeking Nominations for Board of Directors and Committee Chair Positions
FCPS Information
Albuterol Availability for K-12 Students
Teen Job Fairs Help Students Make the Most of Opportunities
Lightspeed Parent Report on Child's Device Activity
2022 Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair is March 9-20
Fight Hunger in Our Neighborhoods by Helping Stuff the Bus on March 19
Multilingual Parent Podcasts: Making the Transition to High School
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
Don't Forget to Spring Forward
This Sunday, March 13, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour! As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark.
Help your child stay safe by having him or her wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run or dart into the street or cross between parked cars.
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Family Engagement Survey
Our Family Engagement Survey is coming to your email the afternoon of Sunday, March 13. Please participate—your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve FCPS’ practices to best support our students.
Taking this survey will also help strengthen the partnership between your family and your school. When that partnership is strong, students can experience a range of benefits including improved school readiness, higher student achievement, and better social skills and behavior.
FCPS is partnering with independent firm K12 Insight to administer the survey, and it will be available in eight languages. For more information, please watch this short video from Superintendent Brabrand and visit the Family Engagement Survey webpage. Your voice matters!
Lake Braddock Fanquest March 18
FanQuest started at Lake Braddock in 2018. FanQuest is an event with Special Olympics which focuses on bringing the community together and highlighting the athletes who play throughout the area. Each year, schools throughout the county have been hosting FanQuest, inviting various schools or teams within the area. The goal of this event is to fill the stands with as many fans and make this event a unique experience for all participating athletes.
This year's FanQuest is on Friday, March 18 and starts at 5:00 pm with a tailgate spotlighting school clubs and organizations and creating a welcoming experience for everyone before the game. At 6:00 pm, athletes, coaches, and spectators come in for the opening ceremony and introduction of teams. At 6:30 pm, tipoff will take place.
This year will be one game which will be unique spotlighting not only the skills of the traditional team (solely Special Olympics athletes) and players who have played on our unified team (Special Olympics athletes and partners).
The week leading up to FanQuest, Peer Helping has created a Spirit Week consisting of the following themes:
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January and February Student of the Month Winners
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. Winners will have their picture taken and displayed in the main hallway. All nominees will receive a copy of their nomination letter.
January - #BruinsCARE
7- Jacob Johnson
8- Patrick Martin
9- Elijah Dietz
10- MacLane Edlefsen
11- Basil Ahmed
12- Ethan Lai
February
7- Kalkidan Zeru
8- Kylie Ryan
9- Blessing Ritti
10- Joshephine Nguyen
11- Paul Schavland
12- Brian Shackelford
March’s theme is ADAPTABLE.
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Congratulations to Lake Braddock DECA!
LB Symphonic Band Earns 39th Consecutive Virginia Honor Band Award
Congratulations to all four high school concert bands for earning Superior Ratings at the Virginia State Concert Assessment this past weekend. Because the Marching Band earned a Superior at the marching assessment in the fall and the Symphonic Band earned a Superior at this assessment, the band program has earned its 39th consecutive Virginia Honor Band designation. Lake Braddock is the only school in the state to earn this honor every year since it was established.
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All State Band and Orchestra
The following Bruin musicians were awarded placement in the All State Band and Orchestra after auditions earlier this month. Congratulations!
Piccolo – 1st Alternate – Caroline Gallotta
Bassoon – 4th Alternate – Sarah Chernesky
Bb Clarinet – 2nd in the state – Clara Small
Tenor Saxophone – 1st in the state – Henry Bangerter
Horn – 4th Alternate – Jenny Hosken
Tuba – 2nd Alternate – Jack Trafton
Percussion – 1st in the state – Dwight Smith
Viola – 25th in the state (9th alternate) – Jonah Ascoli
Harp – 1st in the state – Eunice Park
Virtual Townhall March 30 for e-Hallpass Implementation at Lake Braddock
Lake Braddock Secondary School is committed to providing our students with a safe and secure learning environment. This school year has presented us with new challenges and we have seen a need to reexamine some of our practices. Lake Braddock will be piloting e-Hallpass in the spring of 2022 with a group of our students and teachers with a plan to consider it for implementation school-wide in 2022-2023.
In an effort to answer parents' questions we will be providing a virtual town hall on Wednesday March 30th at 7:00 pm for parents to hear more about e-Hallpass and how we will be implementing it at Lake Braddock. Parents can access the zoom link for the town hall through the parent course on Schoology and can submit questions prior to the townhall using our eHallPass Padlet.
For more information on e-Hallpass, please check out our website or review the following resources:
https://youtu.be/nouUo8QAiEg
https://youtu.be/JLK8ZFl-L5o
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Eid al Fitr Shifts to May 2 in Accordance with Lunar Calendar, AP Exam Schedule Remains Unchanged
The dates of some religious and cultural observances are determined by the lunar calendar, which shifts the dates following lunar cycles. Eid al Fitr, the holiest day of the Islamic year, based on the lunar calendar, is one of those observances. This year, Eid al Fitr has shifted from Tuesday, May 3 to Monday, May 2. This means that the approved holiday date on our School Year calendar will also now be Monday, May 2.
Now that the FCPS calendar includes days and observances that shift with the lunar calendar, there may be adjustments going forward. We will make updates and communicate any changes as quickly as possible. Learn more about FCPS’ religious and cultural observance days on our website.
The current Advanced Placement (AP) exams - Chemistry, Spanish Literature, Japanese Language, and U.S. Government - set for May 2 will continue as scheduled as these dates are set by the College Board. If any student has any concern about this exam schedule due to the change in the observance of Eid al Fitr please encourage them to speak with their principal about their options.
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COVID Updates and Information
For the most up-to-date information, please see the FCPS website for Return to School and COVID-19 Testing.
Lake Braddock's Test to Stay Program Begins March 14
Effective Monday, March 14th, students who are eligible may participate in the Test To Stay Program.
What is the Test To Stay Program?
The Test to Stay Program is a practice consisting of contact tracing and serial COVID-19 testing to allow close contacts who are not fully vaccinated and asymptomatic to continue in-person learning during their quarantine period.
Want more information…
Click here to learn more about the Test To Stay Program.
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StreamIn/CheckIn Available for Students in COVID-19 Isolation
StreamIn/CheckIn has been in place since the fall to help make sure students are able to access their classes when absent due to COVID-19. Recent changes to health guidance lead to adjustments to the StreamIn/CheckIn option.
This option is now available only for students who are isolated (COVID positive) due to COVID-19. These students may be out of school for up to 10 days. Participating in StreamIn/CheckIn helps them be ready to jump back into classes without missing a beat. For more information, visit our website
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High School Information
Career Talks
CAREER TALKS are coming to the Career Center. Students, please sign up in Naviance (click College at the top of page, click visits).
Career Talk – Law March 9, 2022
Career Talk – Environmental Science/Marine Biology March 17, 2022
Career Talk- Civil Engineering/Construction Industry March 21, 2022
Career Talk – Nursing March 29, 2022
Career Talk – Accounting April 12, 2022
Career Talk- FBI April 22, 2022
Career Talk- Careers with United Airlines April 26,2022
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Military Night March 29 at West Springfield HS
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.
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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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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100 Day Graduation Meeting Recap
Did you miss the the 100 Day Graduation Meeting? Check out the flier or the slide deck presentation here on the LB Senior page. It is full of the latest information on Graduation/Senior activities!
All graduates will receive 10 tickets for graduation. If you need to request more than the 10, please complete this form.
Obligations for Seniors
Please be sure to check in MySchoolBucks or with your student's Subschool to be sure all obligations from the senior's years at Lake Braddock are cleared. Caps and gowns will not be given to a senior if they have outstanding obligations.
Senior Survey Information
The Senior Survey will be administered during school in May. This survey will help determine award recognition and final transcript requests. More information will be presented in the coming weeks.
Middle School Information
MS After-School Program
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Important Reminders
Register for the 2022 Lake Braddock Athletic Booster Club 5K
Join the LAKE BRADDOCK ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB (LBABC) 5K, Sunday, March 20th at 9:00 am.
LBABC is a non-profit organization with the goal of supporting and creating interest in Lake Braddock High School's athletic program. All Lake Braddock athletic teams receive support from the boosters. Go Bruins!
Race Location:
Lake Braddock Secondary School
9200 Burke Lake Road
Burke, VA 22015
Race Starts at 9:00 am
Registration fee: $30
All pre-registered participants will receive a t-shirt and race bib.
Packet pick up will be on Friday, March 18 at Lake Braddock from 3:00-6:00 pm.
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female age group finishers in ten -year increments from 18 & Under through 60 and over.
Register here today!
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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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Hunt Test Prep Registration Discounts to LBSS Students
Hunt Test Prep is offering LBSS PTSA members a $50.00 tuition discount on any 2022 Hunt Test Prep Course on a space available basis. When signing-up for a course, please write "LBSSPTSA" on the registration form. For more information, please visit: huntprograms.com
Course Schedule: http://huntprograms.com/schedule.html
Registration Form: http://huntprograms.com/RegistrationForm.pdf
Please note: All 2022 classes will be limited to 12 students due to Covid mitigation efforts and social distancing. As a result, early registration is strongly encouraged.
PTSA Seeking Nominations for Board of Directors and Committee Chair Positions
The Lake Braddock Secondary School PTSA is seeking nominations for its Board of Directors and Committee Chair positions for the school years beginning in 2022 and 2023. In particular, we are looking for a 2nd VP to represent the middle school on the PTSA Board.
For a full list of PTSA Committee Chair positions and to submit a nomination by Friday, April 1, please visit: https://lbssptsa.digitalpto.com/lbss-ptsa-elections/ptsa-appointed-and-committee-chair-positions/
FCPS Information
Albuterol Availability for K-12 Students
In accordance with the Code of Virginia 22.1-274.2 each school in FCPS will have stock albuterol inhalers and valved holding chambers available to be administered to K-12 students with no known history of asthma who are believed to be having a respiratory emergency.
Stock albuterol inhalers are not to be administered to the following:
- Students below the age of four
- Staff
- Visitors
The stock albuterol inhalers will be administered by school board employees (to include local health department employees assigned to public schools) who have received training in the administration of albuterol inhalers.
Teen Job Fairs Help Students Make the Most of Opportunities
Fairfax County high school students looking for their first part-time job, summer and seasonal job opportunities, or who want more information about potential career pathways, are invited to attend one of two upcoming teen job fairs and resume building workshops. Local businesses and agencies will be on hand to offer a range of opportunities including part-time employment, internships, and volunteer work for prospective students.
Volunteer opportunities and resume building workshops will also be available for younger students. The job fairs will be held on Saturday, March 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. at West Springfield High School, and Saturday, March 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Chantilly High School.
Registration for the job fairs is available online.
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Lightspeed Parent Report on Child's Device Activity
FCPS has new tools to help parents and guardians know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided by Lightspeed, our internet content filtering service, at no cost to families. You may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. If you want more detailed information, sign up for the Internet Use Parent portal and log-in anytime to see more detail about your child’s browsing and “pause” access to the internet during non-school hours. Find out more and sign up for these services on our website.
2022 Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair is March 9-20
The 2022 Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair will be held in a hybrid format and will feature winning science and engineering projects from high school students representing private and public schools in Fairfax County.
This Science Fair will feature a combination of virtual and in-person events. This year’s schedule includes:
- March 9-15: Virtual Category judging using zFairs.
- March 9-17: Virtual Special Awards judging using zFairs.
- March 19: Grand Prize nominees invited for in-person judging. Student nominees will be notified by March 17 (registered Grand Prize judges, Grand Prize nominee students, and volunteers only).
- March 20: Hybrid Awards Ceremony (invited students and parents, and invited dignitaries. Members of the public will be able to watch via FCPS Channel 99 and by livestream.).
Get more information on the Regional Science and Engineering Fair
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Fight Hunger in Our Neighborhoods by Helping Stuff the Bus on March 19
On Saturday, March 19, Stuff the Bus will be collecting non-perishable food donations at 18 locations throughout Fairfax County and the City of Fairfax. Help fight hunger and feed hope in our community by donating. For updates, including donation locations, most requested food items and more, visit the Stuff the Bus website
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Multilingual Parent Podcasts: Making the Transition to High School
When teenagers move from middle school to high school, a world of opportunities opens up. High school offers new courses, new friends, new activities, and new responsibilities. In this podcast, hear about these new opportunities in your teenager’s life and how parents can be supportive in the transition. The FCPS College and Planning Website offers some helpful information for parents and students.
The podcast infomercial is about the upcoming Family Engagement Survey, which opens on March 13 and invites parents to express their opinions on school operations.
Listen and subscribe:
Korean podcast
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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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