Message from Dr. Smith
Hello Bruin Families,
In the coming week, there are several events occurring to include the ending of our 3rd quarter. On Tuesday, March 29, we are celebrating Culture Appreciation Day and hope to see families at 7:00 pm in the Little Theater for the International Show. Wednesday night, March 30, we are having a virtual meeting for families to learn about the eHall Pass pilot we will be participating in for the 4th quarter. If you have questions, please submit them to the eHallPass Padlet. Thursday is the last day of the quarter and an early release day. Also, middle school students will be participating in the Team Day Challenge during the last block of the day. The schedule for the early release is below.
In case you missed my letter to the community on Tuesday, I announced that I’ll be leaving Lake Braddock Secondary School next month to serve in another Virginia school division. This decision has been difficult and not one that I have taken lightly, but I am confident in the strong leadership of our school, our region and our community to continue to lead forward and make Lake Braddock the very best.
The Region 4 Office shared today that Ms. Lindsey Kearns has agreed to serve as the acting principal until the principal position is filled, and Ms. Teri Hampton will step back into the role of associate principal. Please join me in thanking them for continuing their service to the Lake Braddock community in these new roles.
I look forward to the events this coming week and interacting with our families. As we finish out the quarter, please reach out to your child’s teachers, counselor or Subschool Principal for any support you might need.
Go Bruins!
Daniel W. Smith, Ed.D.
Wake up Bruins! Spring is here, and a well-deserved Spring Break is right around the corner!
In this Issue
NEW Information
Calendar Reminders
Meal Kit Distribution Change for Spring Break
Online Tutoring Support Services/Opt-Out Directions
International Show March 29
LBSS Culture Appreciation Day March 29
April is Month of the Military Child
Congratulations to the LB MS Bands!
COVID Updates and Information
StreamIn/CheckIn Available for Students in COVID-19 Isolation
High School Information
Attention Junior Students and Parents: CPR Requirements
Career Talks
Requesting a Late AP Exam due to May 2 Eid Observance
Purchase a HS Yearbook!
Class of 2022 Information
Need More Than 10 Tickets for Graduation?
Prom Tickets on Sale in MySchoolBucks Now!
Class of 2022 Key Dates and Announcements
Obligations for Seniors
Middle School Information
MS Yearbook
MS After-School Program
Important Reminders
Family Engagement Survey: Participate Today!
Virtual Townhall March 30 for e-Hallpass Implementation at Lake Braddock
PTSA Information
HP Instant Impact Fundraising Program
Hunt Test Prep Registration Discounts to LBSS Students
FCPS Information
Student Artwork Wanted for Schoology Design Challenge
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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Calendar Reminders
As a reminder, students will be dismissed two hours early on Thursday, March 31, the last day of the third quarter. Grab-n-Go Lunch will be available for pick up at all Exits. Friday, April 1, is a teacher workday and a holiday for students. April 4-8 is spring break. Schools and school offices will be closed. See the complete 2021-22 school year calendar.
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Meal Kit Distribution Change for Spring Break
In preparation for spring break (April 4-8), the following plan is in place for meal kit distribution:
- March 30: Additional meals (four days of breakfast and lunch, along with 14 days of afternoon snack and supper meals) will be served in one meal kit.
- April 6: Meal kit distribution is canceled.
- April 13: Regular meal kit distribution resumes.
More information and locations of the meal kit sites is available online
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Online Tutoring Support Services/Opt-Out Information
Earlier this week, you should have received an email from FCPS regarding the new online tutoring services.
FCPS is excited to share a great opportunity that is available to all FCPS students! Your child will soon have unlimited access to 24/7, on-demand, online tutoring support services through Tutor.com. Students can connect online any time, any place, and in most subjects for however long they need. Tutoring may be on-demand and/or scheduled at a time convenient for the student and/or family.
Tutoring is focused instruction provided to students in a one-on-one format (voice and/or text chat). Tutors will focus on developing your student’s strengths and capabilities in reading, mathematics, or other specified subjects. Tutoring services may be accessed before, during or after school hours and/or weekends.
Opt-Out Information
Students will be able to access Tutor.com through a link in Schoology beginning mid-April, 2022. Your student will automatically have access to the Tutor.com tutoring service unless you submit an opt-out request. If you do not want your student to have access to this online tutoring resource, complete the opt-out via ParentVUE by April 11, 2022. Directions for opting out can be found on the Online Tutoring Services website. If you are unable to opt-out via ParentVUE, submit the hard copy form that will be sent home by your school. You may also opt your student out of Tutor.com tutoring service at a later date via ParentVUE or by submitting a request to your student's school.
International Show March 29
LBSS Culture Appreciation Day March 29
Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to wear a modern or traditional outfit that represents their culture for our Cultural Appreciation Day! Come watch students perform in the evening performance of the International Show at 7 p.m. in the Little Theater, Tuesday March 29.
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Safe Routes to School Program Update
Spring is here, and this means more students will be walking and biking to school as the weather continues to warm up. Please be on the lookout for students on our crosswalks, and please observe all traffic rules, especially slowing down in the school zone and in our parking lots!
Our committee is busily working to increase the number of students who walk or roll/bike to school, and to ensure that everyone (staff included!) has a safe route to school. We are looking for student, staff, parent and community volunteers who are passionate about safety, fitness, community building or nature to join our committee. Our next meeting is Tuesday March 29 at 7:30, via Zoom. Please contact LBSS.SRTS@gmail.com to get more info or the zoom link.
You might have noticed some changes at the front of the school, thanks to Dr. Smith, our administrators and our volunteers. FCPS staff installed 4 new bike racks out front last fall, and these were funded by a VDOT grant, our PTSA and by FCPS. Our administrators, the FCPS Safety Specialist and FCPS staff helped install some additional sidewalk access ramps, and there are two new speed humps in front of Door 1 to keep our students and staff safe as they enter the school. The Walking Audit conducted last November with the help of FCPS Safe Routes to School Coordinator Sally Smallwood was a great way to kick off our program, and we are looking forward to making the area around Lake Braddock safer and more welcoming to students who walk or roll to school.
In April, please look for both student and parent surveys! In order to apply for more grant funding and infrastructure changes, we need data to support our applications! These surveys, which will be sent to students via Schoology and to parents via weekly news, will only take a few moments, but are super important for informing our efforts!
Upcoming Safe Routes to School Events:
Every Wednesday is Walk to School Wednesday!
March 30 is National Take a Walk in the Park Day. Can you find a park near your route to or from school?
April 22 is Earth Day. Safe Routes to School goals are also Green Goals. Fewer cars near our school means cleaner air and a safer commute.
May 4 is National Bike and Roll to School Day!
April is Month of the Military Child
Each year, our nation designates April as the Month of the Military Child to recognize and thank children from military families for the sacrifices they make living the military lifestyle. The recognition is part of the legacy of former Defense Secretary Casper Weinberger who established the commemoration in 1986. During the month, one day is selected as the day to “Purple Up! For Military Kids” and all are encouraged to wear purple in recognition of the strength and sacrifices of military-connected youth (MCY). Why purple? Purple is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military, as it is the combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine red, and Navy blue. This year, Purple Up! Day is April 20.
FCPS and Lake Braddock is proud to recognize all military-connected children this April during Month of the Military Child. Each year we join our country in celebrating the resiliency of military-connected children for their tremendous service and sacrifice at home in the U.S. and overseas.
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Congratulations to the LB MS Bands!
Congratulations to Krista Pezold and the Lake Braddock Middle School Bands. All three ensembles attended the state VBODA Concert Assessment last weekend and received straight Superior Ratings. Congratulations on all of their hard work and excellence in musicianship!
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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.
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
Attention Junior Parents and Students : CPR Requirements
Juniors that need to satisfy the CPR graduation requirements must complete the online CPR component located in their Schoology CPR course. Once the online component is complete, the student will need to attend a hands-on training. We are offering 3 dates/4 time slots for the hands-on training this school year. Please use the link HERE to sign up for the hands-on training (Students must be signed into their school email to access this form). It is important to sign up so we have enough staff and equipment to certify everyone.
Juniors that have been certified outside of school, need to send their credentials to erfillare@fcps.edu.
All directions for completion are located on the student’s Schoology page.
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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 – 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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Requesting a Late AP Exam due to May 2 Eid Observance
After careful consideration, FCPS leadership decided to continue with the established AP exam schedule for May 2, 2022. Students registered for AP exams on May 2nd (Chemistry, Spanish Literature, Japanese Language, US Government) will need to request late testing if they are unable to attend due to the Eid religious observance. May 3rd exams that were previously rescheduled for May 17th will remain on May 17th. Students who are unable to attend May 2nd AP exams (Chemistry, Spanish Literature, Japanese Language, or US Government) due to the Eid religious observance need to contact Lynn Carrera ( LNCarrera@fcps.edu ) or Gary Ranallo (GWRanallo@fcps.edu ) no later than April 22nd to request late testing. Late testing follows the College Board Late Testing Schedule.
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.
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Need More Than 10 Tickets for Graduation?
All graduates will receive 10 tickets for graduation. If you need to request more than the 10, please complete this form as soon as possible.
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Prom Tickets on Sale in MySchoolBucks Now!
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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Senior Survey-Administered in school in May (details to follow)
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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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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.
Middle School Information
MS Yearbook
The MS Yearbook is currently looking for photographs of students participating in activities of any kind! We are especially interested in photos that show one (or more!) student faces. All photos should feature a current LBMS student during the current school year.
https://www.hjeshare.com/eShare/?code=13596
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MS After-School Program
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Important Reminders
Family Engagement Survey: Participate Today!
FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey was emailed to all parents and caregivers on Sunday, March 13. If you haven’t taken the survey, please participate today! Your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve FCPS’ practices to best support our students. Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Collaboration with the community to see if FCPS is meeting its goals at the school, region, and division levels
The survey is available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Amharic, Farsi, Urdu, Pashto, and Vietnamese. Take the survey now by clicking on the QR code below. Visit FCPS’ website for more information.
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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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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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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.
FCPS Information
Student Artwork Wanted for Schoology Design Challenge
Help FCPS fill in the big blue space that students, staff, and families see when they log into Schoology. We are looking for talented FCPS students in any grade to participate and have their artwork considered for display.
Students can work individually or as a group designing any form of artwork that represents “How Schoology helps me learn.” Submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. on May 20.
Details for this challenge and information on how students can submit their work (parent permission required) are 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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