Message from Dr. Smith
Hello Bruin Families,
We closed out the 3rd quarter this week celebrating Culture Appreciation Day and performing our 5th annual Lake Braddock International Show hosted by the SGA. After a 2-year hiatus, it was wonderful to gather and enjoy the beautiful representation of our Lake Braddock community. We are so proud of all the students who participated in this event.
Entering Spring Break, we hope that you will be able to have some time to rest and recharge with meaningful time together. We want our students and staff to disconnect from school and enjoy their time off.
We will continue to follow our long-standing practice of not having any major assignments due nor giving any major assessments on the first two full days back to school on April 11 and 12.
During the week of Spring Break, our offices will be closed. When we return on Monday, April 11, we will start the 4th quarter and will be looking forward to graduation on June 6.
We hope you enjoy the extra time with your children, and we look forward to seeing everyone back in April.
Go Bruins!
Daniel W. Smith, Ed.D.
In this Issue
NEW Information
Calendar Reminders
Ramadan Begins April 3
April is Month of the Military Child
April is Arab American Heritage Month
School Laptop Updates
Congrats to the LB HS Orchestra!
Festival of the Arts April 16
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
Last Chance for Feedback: Family Engagement Survey Closes April 3
Online Tutoring Support Services/Opt-Out Directions
PTSA Information
Novastar Prep Online Practice SAT and ACT Exams (April-June)
HP Instant Impact Fundraising Program
Hunt Test Prep Registration Discounts to LBSS Students
FCPS Information
Student Artwork Wanted for Schoology Design Challenge
Dr. Frances Ivey Shares Thoughts on Women's History Month
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
Ramadan Begins April 3
This year, the first full day of Ramadan is April 3. Ramadan Mubarak to those in our Lake Braddock community who celebrate! Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year for Muslims, who believe it was during this month that God revealed the first verses of the Quran, Islam's sacred text, to Mohammed, on a night known as "The Night of Power." During the entire month of Ramadan, Muslims fast every day from dawn to sunset. It is meant to be a time of spiritual discipline—of deep contemplation of one's relationship with God, extra prayer, increased charity and generosity, and intense study of the Quran.
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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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April is Arab American Heritage Month
The month of April is Arab American Heritage Month. This declaration was made in April 2021 and during this time we will celebrate the Arab American heritage and culture and pay tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans and Arabic-speaking Americans at our school, in our community and throughout the country.
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School Laptop Updates
As SOLs are approaching we are going to do a school wide computer health check on April 14 during advisory. During the health check, students will be asked to restart their laptop, check that they have the latest Testnav and SCCM installed. Prior to Thursday April 14 , please have your students bring in their school issued device daily to restart their laptops. If a student has not been using their school issued laptop they might have to do several restarts to receive the counties updates.
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Congrats to the LB HS Orchestra!
All high school orchestra students did a great job at the state assessment this weekend, which was hosted at Centreville High School. All four ensembles earned superior ratings! We are very proud of them, and they did a very good job making the music come alive. Thank you to the chaperones, Mr. Luley, Mr. Isaac, and Ms. Pezold who all helped out last Friday night with Symphony Orchestra.
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Festival of the Arts April 16
On April 16th, from 10-4 pm, we will be having a music festival here at Lake Braddock! The LB Festival Of The Arts is a collaboration between the music, art, and theatre departments to hold a festival for the community to enjoy while showcasing students' work and abilities with games, food trucks, and more!. If your child is interested in music and art make sure to come to our festival!
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 – 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
Last Chance for Feedback: Family Engagement Survey Closes April 3
If you haven’t already, please take FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey 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. Participate today by clicking on the QR code below or visit the survey website.
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.
PTSA
Check out the LB PTSA website for all the latest news and happenings!
Novastar Prep Online Practice SAT and ACT Exams (April-June)
Novastar Prep is offering online SAT and ACT proctored practice exams to LBSS students in April, May and June from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following dates:
SAT: April 16, May 14 and June 18
ACT: June 25
Registration fees for each exam are as follows:
PTSA members:
One exam: $5
Two exams: $8
Three exams: $10
Four exams: $15
Non-PTSA members:
One exam: $15
Two exams: $25
Three exams: $35
Four exams: $45
To register for the online practice tests, please visit: https://lbssptsa.digitalpto.com/programs/psat-sat-act/novastarprep/
Registration deadlines for each exam are on the Wednesday before each practice exam date. For more information, please write to: fundraising@lbssptsa.org
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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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Dr. Frances Ivey Shares Thoughts on Women's History Month
Frances Ivey, FCPS deputy superintendent, shares her thoughts on Women’s History Month and the “sheroes” who influenced her journey to success. Watch the video.
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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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