Message from Ms. Kearns
Dear Lake Braddock Families,
Thank you for another great week here in Bruin Nation! Our short week started with a wonderful visit from our new Superintendent, Dr. Reid, on Monday evening for a Community Conversation which helped to introduce Dr. Reid to our amazing Lake Braddock community. We were also delighted to welcome our community to out Principal Meet-n-Greets on Wednesday! We love hearing from our families about any concerns or celebrations to help us as we navigate a new school year.
We look forward to welcoming our Middle School parents here for Middle School Back to School Night on Tuesday, September 6. Your Middle Schoolers should have come home with a flier for you regarding their schedule. You can check out more information regarding this night below.
Reminder that there is no school Friday, September 2, and Monday, September 5, for the Labor Day Holiday. We hope our Bruin Nation gets the opportunity to rest and relax as we delve further into the first quarter!
Enjoy your long weekend!
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
The new turf is ready for tonight's home opener! Tailgate 4:30pm-7:00pm on the blacktop. Join us to celebrate! There will be music and food trucks!
To read our newsletter in other languages, please view it on the Lake Braddock website.
In this Issue
NEW Information
Calendar Reminder
LB Chamber Singers to Perform at Tonight's School Board Meeting!
Student Services New Parent Coffee
Cheer Team Parents Night Out
Homecoming 2022!
PSAT/SAT Day-October 12--Unscheduled Day for 7th-9th
Testing Updates
Senior SAT Information
High School Information
Picture Day for 9th-11th Grade
Order a HS Yearbook!
Stay Up-To-Date with HS Clubs/Activities
Class of 2023 Information
Senior Pictures-Session B
Senior Parent College Info Meeting
Graduation Date Announced!
Middle School Information
MS Back to School Night Tuesday Sept 6
Picture Day for Middle School
Order a MS Yearbook!
2022-23 Middle School After School Registration is Now Open!
Important Reminders
We Need Your Consent for Select Digital Resources
New Kiss & Ride Option!
PTSA Information
Reflections Call for Entries!
FCPS Information
COVID Diagnostic Testing
Anonymous Tip Line Puts Safety First
Important LBSS and FCPS Resources
How to Stay In Touch
LBSS Attendance Lines
Procedures for Picking Up a Student Early
School Lunch Information
Late Bus Information
Stay Informed with Lake Braddock Athletics!
FCPS Technology Support for Families
Telephone Parent Information Line Available in Eight Languages
FCPS Cares
FCPS Mental Health Resources
New Information
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Calendar Reminder
Friday, September 2, and Monday, September 5, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
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LB Chamber Singers to Perform at Tonight's School Board Meeting!
The Lake Braddock Chamber Singers will be singing the National Anthem at tonight's (9/1) School Board Meeting. Come support them at Luther Jackson Middle School or tune in to the live stream here around 7pm to hear them sing!
Student Services New Parent Coffee
LB Cheer Hosting Parents Night Out
On September 9th from 6-9pm the Lake Braddock Cheer is hosting a Parents Night Out event for students in PK- 8th grade. While you enjoy a night out, your child will enjoy a pizza dinner, games, a craft and will learn a few cheers/stunts, all while making new friends. All participants are welcome to join the Varsity Cheer team on the sideline during the first quarter of the next home game on September 16th! To register you can email Coach Gaines or register here.
Homecoming 2022!
Save the date for this year's Homecoming celebration! LB Homecoming week is September 19-24, and our SCA and SGA are already planning a week of fun for our Bruins; you "Odyssey" what they are up to! Middle schoolers will be "greek-ing" out in the Middle School Color Games on Tuesday Sept 20 during WIN time.
High Schoolers will have a Pep Rally on Sept 22 during WIN time! No “Apollo-gies” on the awesome Spirit Week we have planned for all
You "feta" not miss the parade and Bite of Braddock on Sept 23, and go big or go "Homer" at the Homecoming game afterward at 7pm!
High Schoolers will get a "gyros" welcome at the dance on Sept 24, 8-11pm in the LB gym.
Please see our Homecoming page on the LB website for more updates and information and ways you can volunteer!
PSAT/SAT Day-October 12--Unscheduled Day for 7th-9th
Wednesday, October 12 is an “unscheduled day” for most students who are not participating in PSAT or SAT assessments or specific services and a work day for teachers.
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Students receiving Category B special education services come to school and receive a normal instructional program.
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Grade 7-9 students do not attend school this day
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Grade 10-11 students take the PSAT/NMSQT
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Grade 12 students are OPTING IN to participate in the SAT
Testing Information
Senior SAT Information
As a reminder, Lake Braddock Secondary School will offer the SAT School Day to enrolled twelfth graders on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. FCPS will cover the cost of the test for all enrolled twelfth grade students.
We may not have not yet received a response from your student. To help the school prepare for testing and ensure testing materials are ordered for your student, families are asked to complete the form below by Wednesday, September 7. The form must be completed using your student’s fcpsschools.net email account.
Lake Braddock Secondary School: 2022 SAT School Day Intent to Participate Form
A translated version of the form content may be found on the SAT School Day Intent webpage. FCPS sites cannot accept walk-ins on the day of the exam.
General information about the SAT School Day test format is available on the College Board webpage. Grade 12 students who do not participate in the SAT School Day should engage in another approved activity, such as a college visit.
Directions on how to access scores and score release dates are published by College Board via the College Board website. Note that the Common App early decision deadline is November 1, 2022; however, SAT school day scores will not be available until at least November 3. Therefore, students who are applying for early decision should consider registering for an SAT weekend administration.
If you have questions about the SAT School Day administration at Lake Braddock Secondary School, please see our LB website SAT School Day page or contact Tre Fava, Assesment Coach.
High School Information
Picture Day for 9th to 11th Graders
Freshmen and Sophomores will sit for their portraits in the gym during their P.E. class on September 8th or Friday, September 9th. Juniors will take their pictures during their HS English class on those two days. Make-up dates in October are TBA.
If you would like to purchase prints of the school portraits, you may do so online by clicking here.
For questions about ordering please email underclass@vosphoto.com
For more information, please see our Return to School page on our website.
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Order a HS Yearbook!
Don't wait! Order your copy of a HS yearbook here today! The Lake Braddock High School code is 5061.
See our LB website yearbook page for more information!
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Stay Up-To-Date with HS Clubs/Activities!
Check out the HS Clubs and Activities offered at Lake Braddock this school year at our website here.
Interested in starting a new club? Contact Megan Tubbs!
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Class of 2023 Information
For the most up to date information on our Class of 2023, please check with our LB Senior Page and the Class of 2022 Schoology page.
Senior Pictures-Session B
Senior Pictures-Session B is scheduled for September 27-29 at Lake Braddock. The attire for the school’s yearbook pose will be in the traditional Tuxedos and Drapes. The studio will provide the Tuxedo and Drapes. In addition to the yearbook session they also offer sessions that include
casual/personality portraits and cap and gown portraits. Please follow the link below to choose your session type and appointment time.
**Sessions are scheduled one at a time. Future session dates have not yet been announced. You will receive another announcement from the school when the next session is available for booking**
https://pickatime.com/vosphoto/LakeBraddock2023
If you have any questions please email seniors@vosphoto.com
Senior Parent College Info Meeting
Attention: Parents/Guardians of Seniors only!
We are so excited to be hosting a virtual 12th Grade Parent College Information Night for our senior parents/guardians!
Please join HS Student Services on Thursday, September 8th, from 6:30-8:00pm. We will be discussing the college application process, requesting transcripts, letters of recommendation, and financial aid and scholarships.
Here is the zoom link: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/92708695940
You may also access the session by using the "zoom" tab on the left-hand side of the "All Parents" page via Schoology.
We hope to see you there!
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Graduation Date Announced!
Save the date for our Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremony to be held at EagleBank Arena, Monday, June 5th, at 7:30pm. More details to come!
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Middle School Information
Middle School Back to School Night Tuesday, Sept 6
The MS Student Services Team will hold a parent presentation on developing a “Growth Mindset” in your middle school student at 5:45 in the Little Theatre (Door #14).
The traditional Back-to-School-Night format of classroom visitation will begin at 6:30 pm with period 1. All middle school students received a flyer to take home through Advisory on 8/31. Schedules will also be available at BTSN in the Career Center and on ParentVue. The class visitation will follow the purple day (periods 1, 3, 5 & 7) and then gold day (periods 2, 4 & 6) schedule. We look forward to seeing you on September 6!
Please see our BTSN page on the LB Website for more information and a link to a copy of the flyer!
Picture Day for Middle School
School pictures for all middle school students will take place during the class period when they have P.E. on Thursday, September 15th or Friday, September 16th. Make-up dates in October are TBA.
If you would like to purchase prints of the school portraits, you may do so online by clicking here. For more information, please see our Return to School page on our website.
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Order a MS Yearbook!
Don't wait! Order your MS Yearbook here today! The code for the Lake Braddock Middle School is 13596. See our LB website yearbook page for more information!
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2022-23 Middle School After School Registration is Now Open!
- Open to all 7th and 8th grade Lake Braddock students; required for any MS students that need to stay in the building or on school grounds until late bus arrival; this includes academic support, retake testing, group projects, sport practices, performing art rehearsals, extracurricular club or activity involvement and much more
- Program is scheduled to begin September 19, 2022 (Updated MS After-School Clubs & Activities Calendar will be released in early September)
- For more information about after-school options, please visit the Bruins Stay Virtual After-School site (must use student @fcpsschools.net account to access).
- FREE for middle students (please note – some clubs may have a small fee for competitions or material costs)
- REGISTER HERE.
Questions/concerns? Please reach out to Mr. Hines, After School Specialist or check out the FAQ page!
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Important Reminders
We Need Your Consent for Digital Resources
At Lake Braddock, our teachers will use a variety of digital resources to support student learning and promote communication and collaboration with students and families. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year will require your consent before they can be used. You can find our school’s list of the resources that require parental consent here. Additionally, you can find more information about approved digital resources in FCPS here.
Included on this page is also a link to a form where the enrolling parent or guardian will need to indicate whether or not their student is allowed to use the list of digital resources this year. This page also provides more information about how FCPS carefully reviews digital resources for approval and why we must request your consent before using certain tools. We encourage you to complete the parental consent for digital resources form as soon as possible, as your child will not be able to use the digital resources until we have received your permission. Please reach out to your student’s teachers if you have questions or concerns about the digital resources they have chosen to use this year.
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New Kiss & Ride Option
The kiss-and-ride process at the front of the building in the mornings has caused difficulties with buses entering the parking lot in a timely manner. Buses are arriving late, causing students to miss valuable instruction time, and drivers are late for their subsequent runs to pick up other students. In order to move more cars through kiss-and-ride faster, the alternate kiss-and-ride drop off area at Door 12 will be at staff direction. When the line of cars dropping off students stretches past the blacktop area, staff will direct families through the blacktop to drop off at Door 12. Families will then drive out through the back fence and follow the road to the Mersea Ct. entrance to leave campus onto Lake Braddock Drive. Drivers are encouraged to turn right out of the parking lot. Check out this video of Ms. Kearns driving the route.
PTSA
Check out the LB PTSA website for all the latest news and happenings!
Reflections Call for Entries!
Explore the Arts and Express Yourself! The 2022-2023 theme is, “Show Your Voice!”
Students will submit their completed works of art digitally in one (or more) arts categories in response to the selected theme: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Visual Arts, Photography, Music Composition, and Literature. Students will participate in the appropriate division: Middle School, grades 7-8, High School, grades 9-12, and Special Artist, all grades and also identify as having a disability and may receive services.
Deadline for student entries is October 24. There will be more information on where to submit entries later in the fall.
*I am looking for volunteers to judge the Reflections categories, if you know someone or are interested in volunteering, or are interested in being a part of the Reflections committee, please email Laura Key: Reflections@lbssptsa.org
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FCPS Information
COVID Diagnostic Testing
COVID-19 diagnostic testing is available at no cost for all currently enrolled FCPS students on select dates throughout the year when transmission may be highest. Diagnostic testing is provided at designated times and locations for those who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19.
Testing will be available September 6-8 and 12-14. Visit the testing website for information on locations and how to register for an appointment.
Anonymous Tip Line Puts Safety First
If you or your child have concerns or information relating to feeling unsafe in any way at school, the FCPS Office of Safety and Security has a safety tip line that you can access anonymously online, by text (888-777; Keyword TIP FCPS), or by phone (571-423-2020).
If your tip is an emergency and immediate assistance is necessary, please dial 911.
Students, staff, and community members should report school safety issues such as threats, unsafe or dangerous situations, illegal drug activity, theft, gang activity, the existence of weapons, vandalism, and concerns about student wellness. Tip line users may identify themselves or remain anonymous.Concerns that do not impact the safety of our schools—concerns or information about programs, regulations, or policies—can be sent to the FCPS ombudsman online, at 571-423-4014, or ombudsman@fcps.edu.
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Important LBSS and FCPS Resources
How to Stay In Touch
Please stay in touch with us throughout the year by:
LBSS Attendance Lines
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS:
- SS2 (7th grade): 703-426-1182
- SS1 (8th grade): 703-426-1181
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
- SS3 (last names A-D): 703-426-1183
- SS4 (last names E-K): 703-426-1184
- SS5 (last names L-P): 703-426-1185
- SS6 (last names Q-Z): 703-426-1186
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.
- 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.
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School Lunch Information
For menus and information on how students can purchase meals, check out the FCPS website here. On this page, you can also find directions on payment, transferring funds, and refund requests!
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Late Bus Information
Late buses will begin September 19th and run Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Students who ride a bus will be able to see their Late Bus number in their SIS-Student Vue. The bus will show as LBLR#.
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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 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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