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Message from Ms. Kearns
Dear Lake Braddock Families,
As September comes to a close, we want to acknowledge that this past week has been a mix of emotions for our community. We appreciate those around us who provide the pillar of kindness and strength in challenging times. The support of our Lake Braddock community is the stability of our backbone.
The Greek storyteller, Aesop, once said, “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” We hope our #BruinNation continues to follow this guidance here and in the future. What you think may be a small gesture, may brighten the day of your fellow Bruin.
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
We cannot express enough how much we appreciate our Lake Braddock custodial team! We celebrate them on October 2 and every day!
Important Dates
October 5: Yom Kippur-Student/Teacher Holiday
October 10: Indigenous People's Day-Student Holiday
October 12: PSAT/SAT for 10th,11th, some 12th; No school 7th, 8th, 9th and 12th not participating
October 24: Diwali-Student/Teacher Holiday
October 28: End of First Quarter-2 Hour Early Release (Bell Schedule)
October 31: Student Holiday
In this Issue
New Information
Calendar Reminder-No School October 5
Commended Students in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program
LGBTQIA+ History Month
ESOL Family Night
Thank You Lake Braddock Custodians!
LB Volunteer Opportunity!
Tickets for MS Theatre's Frozen Junior
Transportation-Bus Routes Updates
What is Safe Routes to School?
LB Crew's 5K Fundraiser Oct 16
Yom Kippur
High School Information
National Honor Society New Member Interest
PSAT Student Guides Available
Order a HS Yearbook!
Class of 2023 Information
Senior Parent Meeting Slides
Class of 2023 Fundraiser
Purchase a Senior Ad in the Yearbook!
Herff Jones Senior Announcements
Middle School Information
Order a MS Yearbook!
MS After-School Program
Important Reminders
Walk & Roll to School Day October 4th!
Social and Emotional Learning Screener
Health Room Reminders
PTSA Information
3rd Annual LBSS PTSA Virtual Auction
Reflections Call for Entries!
FCPS Information
Supporting Your Child's Mental Health
Upcoming Parent Resource Center Webinars
Low-Cost Internet for Free and Reduced-Price Eligible Students
Quick Links
New Information
Calendar Reminder-No School October 5
Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism, begins at sundown on Tuesday, October 4. Tuesday is noted as a ½ religious/cultural observance date on the FCPS calendar. (On a ½ O day, certain activities may not occur after school.)
Wednesday, October 5, is a holiday for teachers and students (only 12-month employees report).
Looking Ahead: Indigenous Peoples’ Day, October 10
Indigenous Peoples' Day honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples, past and present. This year, Monday, October 10, is a student holiday and staff development day. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
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Commended Students in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program
We are pleased to announce that the following list of students has been named Commended Students in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from Lake Braddock and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal to these scholastically talented seniors.
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2023 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2023 competition by taking the 2021 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
“Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”
Congratulations, Bruins!
Laila Bolte
Natalie Brace
Tara Brown
Katelyn Brusseau
Maxwell Chiu
Owen Cole
Nicholas Deinhart
Timothy Estrada
Zohaib Faisal
Robert Farris
Catheryn Febiar
Alexander Geis
Charles Hughes
Curtis King
Antonio Lanave
Kyle Lovejoy
Aria Miao
Matthew Nguyen
Elif Okyay
Adam Osterhout
Samuel Price
Donald Riley
Abrielle Robare
Timothy Ryan|
Siam Salam
Ethan Stegmaier
Logan Toth
Clara Tranchemontagne
Alexander Turner
David Worku
Sophia Zhang
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LGBTQIA+ History Month
LGBTQIA+ History Month is recognized in October nationwide. We acknowledge and celebrate that LGBTQIA+ students, staff, and families are an integral component of our nation and in our Bruin Nation.
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ESOL Family Night
Join us for ESOL Family Night on Tuesday, October 11 at 6pm in the Lecture Hall! We will have pizza for dinner. Please bring a dessert to share that represents your family's culture so we can learn about you too!
Thank You Lake Braddock Custodians!
October 2 is Custodian Appreciation Day. Thanks to our custodians, we all have a clean, safe place to learn, teach, and work. Across the division, Fairfax County Public Schools employs more than 1,300 custodians, field custodians, and building supervisors. Pictured are just some of our awesome custodial staff here at Lake Braddock! Thank you for all you do each and every day!
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LB Volunteer Opportunity
We are looking for several volunteers to help with photocopying for our teachers. If you are available and interested, please email Julie Moore for more information!
Tickets for MS Theatre's Frozen Junior
Is that snow in Burke in October? No, it is just LB's Middle School Theatre presenting Disney's Frozen JR! Get your tickets on the LB Theatre website!
Transportation-Bus Routes Updates
Good morning #BruinNation! Just a note that some bus stops were shifted to address several overloaded buses. An eNotify went out to those routes. These updated routes will begin Thursday. If you have any questions, please see the FCPS Transportation page.
What is Safe Routes to School?
Safe Routes to School is a program schools can implement to encourage students to walk and roll to school, and to ensure they arrive safely. FCPS, Virginia DOT and the US Department of Transportation support Safe Routes to School with education, infrastructure funding, and events.
One way schools get funding for safety improvements is by collecting crash and near miss data. If you or your student have been involved in a crash or near miss near our school, please report the incident using this survey: https://novasafestreets.org/near-miss-and-dangerous-intersection-survey/. Your responses are completely anonymous, and the only info you add is the location, type of incident and the conditions (time of day, weather, distractions). If you see or have a vehicle involved crash, please ensure it is reported to Fairfax County Police, even if no serious injuries result. Our wish is to one day have safer crosswalks, multi-use paths and a student-activated crossing light near our main entrance, but we need your input to justify funding for these improvements.
Want to meet friends and have a voice in making our community safer? Join our group! Email LBSS.SRTS@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @LBSS_SRTS.
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LB Crew's 5K Fundraiser Oct 16
Come out and support the Lake Braddock Crew! Register here by 9/30 to guarantee your preferred T-shirt size! See more information on this event at the LBSS Event Calendar.
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Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism. To mark this day, which begins at sundown on Tuesday, October 4, Tuesday is noted as a ½ religious/cultural observance date on the FCPS calendar. Tzom kal to those who are observing.
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HS Information
National Honor Society New Member Interest
Are you interested in joining the National Honor Society? The NHS is dedicated to excellence in academics, a commitment to community service, strong leadership qualities, and active participation in school and community organizations.
To be eligible to join the NHS, you must
- have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
- be a sophomore, junior, or senior (freshmen are not eligible for membership)
- have a commitment to academic excellence, community service & leadership, and be active in school and extracurricular activities.
There will be two Interest Meetings: Tuesday October 11 and Thursday October 13 during WIN time in Mr. Andrews's room C-234. Scan the code on the blue flyers around the school or complete this form to request an e-Hall Pass.
New Member Applications will open on Friday October 14 at 3:00 on the LBSS website. You must use your school email to access the application. The application deadline is Tuesday November 20 at 5:00 PM
An invitation to apply is not required.
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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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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 Parent Meeting Slides
Senior parents/guardians of #BruinNation, if you missed last night's Senior Parent Meeting, please check out the slides on our Senior page of the LB website. You can view the slide show or download a copy in PDF.
Class of 2023 Fundraiser
Seniors, register to start selling wrapping and other items!
Purchase a Senior Ad in the Yearbook!
Purchase a yearbook or a Senior Ad for the yearbook at the Yearbook Order Center. Enter the code 5061.
Herff Jones Senior Grad Annoucements
Herff Jones will be coming to Lake Braddock for senior orders. Seniors can purchase class rings, graduation announcements, and more! The company will come twice during lunches and twice after school. Appointments are required for the after school visits. Visit their appointment site to make appointments for the afterschool slots!
All items will be delivered to the school in the Spring. Please note, students will not purchase their cap and gown here. Those will be included in senior fees and ordered by the school.
Dates:
- Thursday, 10/13; during HS Lunch
- Thursday, 11/3; 3-6pm (appointment needed- appointment site)
- Wednesday, 11/16; 3-6pm (appointment needed- appointment site)
- Tuesday, 12/13; during HS Lunch
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MS Information
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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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MS After-School Program
- See Bruins Stay After: Club and Activity Promo on our Bruins Stay After webpage for MS After-School Activities 2022-2023 Info Flyers for all offerings
- For parents, please visit our public facing website here to stay up-to-date on all MS After-School information or reach out to me, Mr. Hines, via email with questions or concerns.
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Important Reminders
Walk & Roll to School Day October 4th!
Enjoy a beautiful fall morning and meet your neighbors at Lake Braddock Walk and Roll to School Day!
Rain date: If Hurricane Ian rains us out on Oct 4, the event will be shifted to Friday, 10/7.
FCPS Safe Routes to School encourages students to use active or shared transportation to school in order to make our community safer and to help students get the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity each
day. Students who live too far away to walk to LBSS are invited to use the Kings Park Library Parking Lot at 9000 Burke Lake Drive near LBSS as an alternate Kiss and Ride Drop-off Point on Oct 4.
Volunteers will be waiting at Lake Braddock Door 1 and at Kings Park Library to welcome participants with incentives and praise!
Please sign up to volunteer here.
Check out the benefits of walking and rolling to school at the FCPS Safe Routes to School page.
Follow @LBSS_SRTS on Instagram for commuting info and to share photos after your walk and roll to LBSS! Questions? Email LBSS.SRTS@gmail.com
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Social and Emotional Learning Screener
Students in grades K-2 will no longer participate in the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) screener. Instead, the Child Behavior Rating Scale administered in kindergarten, existing attendance, and behavior data will be used to determine necessary social emotional instruction and supports. School teams will use these measures alongside family input, as they develop their understanding of students’ needs and strategies to support them.
Students in grades 3-12 will be able to participate in the SEL screener. School teams and families use this information to develop positive school cultures and support students academically and personally. This year, students will participate in the screener in the fall (October/November) and spring (March).
Parents are able to opt their child out of taking the SEL screener. Read more about SEL and signature practices online at the FCPS website or at our Social Emotional Learner Screening page on our Lake Braddock website.
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Health Room Reminders
Reminder that if a student is not feeling well, they need to go to the clinic first.
PTSA Information
Check out the LB PTSA website for all the latest news and happenings!
3rd Annual LBSS PTSA Virtual Auction
The LBSS PTSA is excited to be hosting its 3rd Annual Virtual Auction to benefit Lake Braddock students, parents and teachers!
Coming to you November 11-15!
Stay tuned for more details on our web site at PTSA Virtual Auction and/or “like” and follow our LBSS PTSA Virtual Auction Facebook page for all the details on the upcoming auction!
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
Supporting Your Child's Mental Health
Identifying whether your child’s behaviors are normal or a warning sign of a mental health concern can be difficult. Talk to your child and pay attention to their actions. Also, consider these warning signs:
- Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
- Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
- Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
- Lack of sleep, or too much sleep.
- A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
- Alcohol or drug use.
- Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family.
- Thoughts of harming themselves or others.
If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. All Fairfax County public schools have at least one school counselor, school psychologist, and school social worker. Please reach out to one of these staff members to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Call your school or visit their website for staff members’ contact information. Find additional information to support your child’s wellness on FCPS’ website.
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harm to self or others, please take action:
- Text NEEDHELP to 85511 for the CrisisLink hotline or call them at 703-527-4077.
- Go to the nearest emergency room or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.
Upcoming Parent Resource Center Webinars
The FCPS Parent Resource Center (PRC) offers a welcoming and engaging environment for families, educators, and community members. It provides access to information and resources to support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities.
The PRC offers family and educator webinars including:
Sign up for the PRC's newsletter to receive notices of upcoming webinars.
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Low-Cost Internet for Free and Reduced-Price Eligible Students
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a new FCC program to lower internet costs for families with children who have been eligible for free or reduced-price meals within the last 12 months. A qualifying household will receive $30 per month toward internet services and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet. Families can check their eligibility and register at AffordableConnectivity.gov or by calling 877-384-2575.
Visit our Free and Reduced-Price Meals website for more information on the criteria to be eligible and how to apply.
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