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Message from Ms. Kearns
Dear Lake Braddock Families,
Our schedule with Election Day and a teacher workday has definitely made this an interesting week! I know we all look forward to a full “normal” week of school next week as we come closer to our Thanksgiving break! As mentioned below, please remember that 2nd and 8th periods will be swapped on Monday and Wednesday.
We continued with our 2022 Gratitude Challenge looking at how we as a school are grateful and thankful for the many things that surround us. We hope you are able to follow along with our social media accounts and take time to reflect and let us know how you show gratitude for these simple words with strong meanings.
We end the week celebrating our Veterans with Veterans Day! Lake Braddock thanks all of our Veterans on this day and every day. Our school is lucky to have the presence of so many in the classroom and in our greater community who have served our country. We certainly are grateful and appreciative of all you have done then and continue to do for the community now!
Have a wonderful and restful weekend!
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
Thank you to the SGA who put up this beautiful display in our front entrance to celebrate our Veterans!
Important Dates
November 14/16: 2nd and 8th period flipped for SOS Screener
November 23-25: Thanksgiving Holiday (schools closed)
December 5/7: 2nd and 8th period flipped for SOS Screener
December 19-January2: Winter Break
January 16-Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday/Student/Teacher Holiday
January 25-End of 2nd Quarter-2 Hour Early Release
January 26-Staff Development Day/Student Holiday
January 27-Teacher Workday/Student Holiday
In this Issue
New Information
Calendar Reminders-2nd/8th Period Flip days
Thanksgiving Lunch Nov 17
LBSS Food Drive Nov 14-18
LBSS Band Children's Holiday Concert & Open House Dec 3
High School Information
College 101-Workshop for 10th Grade Students and Parents/Guardians
Interested in Joining the National Honor Society (NHS)?
2023 VA Summer Residential Governor's School (SRGS)
Order a HS Yearbook!
Class of 2023 Information
Yearbook Senior Ad Deadline Nov 18!
Herff Jones Senior Announcements
Middle School Information
Order a MS Yearbook!
MS After-School Program
Important Reminders
Chorus Booster Poinsettia Sale Fundraiser
PTSA Information
3rd Annual LBSS PTSA Virtual Auction
Reflections Announcements!
FCPS Information
November is National Family Engagement Month
FCPS Strategic Planning that Reaches All
FCPS Calendar Survey Coming Soon!
Quick Links
New Information
Calendar Reminders-2nd/8th Period Flip days
A reminder that 2nd and 8th periods will flip on both November 14th and 16th!
Thanksgiving Holiday
Schools and offices will be closed November 23-25. Classes will resume on Monday, November 28.
See the complete 2022-23 School Year Calendar.
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Thanksgiving Lunch Nov 17
Returning for the first time since 2019, students will be able to purchase a Thanksgiving Lunch in the cafeteria on Thursday, November 17th! The menu will consist of turkey with stuffing and gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, and fresh apples or chilled peaches. Check out the FCPS School Lunch page for more information about lunches!
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LBSS Food Drive Nov 14-18
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LBSS Band Children's Holiday Concert & Open House Dec 3
Join the LB Band on December 3rd at 11am for their free Children's Holiday Concert & Open House designed for children and young band students! The band will play some festive music, the marching band halftime show, and more! Children can explore the "Bandieland" trail through the Music Department Wing, collecting treats and stickers with hot cider and treats to end the tour!
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HS Information
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College 101-Workshop for 10th Grade Students and Parents/Guardians
Join Erin Slater, Director of Admissions at UNC-Greensboro, to learn how college admissions offices make decisions and what colleges look for in an applicant. You have three opportunities to attend:
- Monday, November 14-in person at LBSS
- Tuesday, November 15-in person at Centreville HS
- Wednesday, November 16-virtual
Register here for virtual event! Contact Mrs. Hunter with questions!
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Interested in Joining the National Honor Society (NHS)?
Application deadline to join the NHS is November 20 at 5pm. Find out more about the NHS here at our website. Click here for the New Member Application for NHS. Student must be logged into their school account to access the application.
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2023 VA Summer Residential Governor's School (SRGS)
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) offers the opportunity for 10th and 11th grade students to apply to attend summer residential Governor’s schools in academics and Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) (dance, instrumental or vocal music, theater, or visual art). Students who are accepted into one of the programs will live in residence halls in one of the state colleges in VA for four weeks in the June - late July timeframe. To learn more about SRGS opportunities and the application process, visit the VDOE website and view the promotional video.
To be considered for an academic or VPA Governor’s school, students must complete the steps below:
1. Complete the interest form linked below for either Academics or VPA. The form is a required part of the application process and is due November 11th. No late entries will be accepted. When completing the form, enter a personal email address and do NOT use an fcpsschools.net email address. VDOE cannot send communications to the fcpsschools.net domain.
2. Complete the application for the specific program you wish to apply to and return to your school counselor who is supervising the Governor’s School application process.
- Academic applications are due to the school on December 9, 2022
- VPA applications are due to the school on January 17, 2023
If you have any questions, please see Ms. Samek-Smith (Visual & Performing Arts), Ms. Cashman (Academic/Mentorship), or Ms. Alexander (Academic/Mentorship) in High School Student Services
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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.
Yearbook Senior Ad Deadline Nov 18!
Purchase a yearbook or a Senior Ad for the yearbook at the Yearbook Order Center. Enter the code 5061. Prices for ads start at $50.
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:
- 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
Chorus Booster Poinsettia Sale Fundraiser
The Chorus Boosters are having the Poinsettia Sale Fundraiser again this year. The sale started on October 21 and ends on November 15. Pickup will be Monday, November 28, from 3:15-5:45 p.m outside the Chorus Room. If you have someone who would like to support the Chorus but does not want the plant or does not live in the area, we have coordinated with Sunrise Senior Living and Heatherwood Retirement Community in Burke to donate poinsettias. Simply make a donation of a plant and we deliver the poinsettias for the residents to enjoy! Poinsettias can be purchased on the chorus website. More information on the sale can be found at https://lbchorus.org/poinsettia. Please contact Michelle Morgan if you have any questions at rmmorgan109@yahoo.com.
- 6-inch pot (plants are approximately 12 to 18 inches tall) - $10
- 8-inch pot (plants are approximately 24 to 36 inches tall) - $16
- Donation plants (6-inch plants) - $10
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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 Announcements!
The Reflections Program is pleased to announce and congratulate the following Lake Braddock Secondary School PTSA local results of the National PTA Reflections Program 2022-2023 Theme: “Show Your Voice!”
All Lake Braddock PTSA First Place winners will now go on to compete at the Fairfax County PTA Council level. Winning entries at the FCCPTA level will compete at the Northern Virginia District level, with winning entries at the district level then competing at the State level and finally the National level. All students placing at the local level are awarded Amazon gift cards!
Music Composition:
1st Place High School Division, Juliet Auten, “Listen”
Photography:
1st Place High School Division, Eloise Shirley, “Crossing Paths”
1st Place Middle School Division, Sophia Kang, “PUT YOUR WORDS INTO ACTION”
1st Place Special Artist Division, Charles Nguyen, “Let’s Your Voice Take Flight”
2nd Place Special Artist Division, Stephanie Groves, “Ahead of Me”
3rd Place Special Artist Division, Charles Nguyen, “Perseverance”
Literature:
1st Place Special Artist Division, Stephanie Groves, “My Own Choir”
2nd Place Special Artist Division, Charles Nguyen, “Show Your Voice with Perseverance”
Visual Arts:
1st Place High School Division, Casey Chen, “Read Banned Books”
2nd Place High School Division, Arrie Lee, “Backbone”
1st Place Middle School Division, Zoe Callen, “The Hungarian Horntail”
2nd Place Middle School Division, Stanley Carroll, “Inner Voice”
1st Place Special Artist Division, Stephanie Groves, “Half Sunk/Half Risen”
2nd Place Special Artist Division, Stephanie Groves, “Once Upon A Time”
FCPS Information
November is National Family Engagement Month
November is National Family Engagement Month! This month reminds us that families are children’s first and most important teachers, advocates and nurturers. Over 35 years of research shows that the most effective way to increase student achievement is for families to be actively involved in the education of their child. The importance of family engagement will be highlighted during the month of November as we celebrate and strengthen family-school partnerships together.
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FCPS Strategic Planning that Reaches All
The strategic planning process is a community-wide effort. There will be many opportunities to share feedback or participate in a community meeting. We want our community to stay informed and be involved. You can help!
If you are an active member of a community organization or group who people look to for information, please consider signing up to be a key communicator during the strategic planning process. FCPS key communicators should have an interest in sharing information about the school division and encouraging involvement. Key communicators will:
- Receive regular updates including news, information, future events, and engagement opportunities.
- Share the information they receive with their group in a timely manner.
- Encourage group participation in engagement and feedback opportunities where appropriate and possible.
If you or someone from your organization would like to serve as an FCPS key communicator during the strategic planning process, please submit this form by Monday, November 28.
FCPS Calendar Survey Coming Soon!
In an annual planning process, FCPS uses input from the community to help develop the school year calendar for the following year. The Calendar Survey will be sent to parents/caregivers, FCPS employees, and students in grades 7-12 next week.
Our framework for creating the calendar is available online to ensure transparency, as we work to build a calendar that is inclusive and equitable.
Encuesta sobre el Calendario de FCPS, ¡Próximamente!
En un proceso de planificación anual, las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax (FCPS) utilizan las opiniones de la comunidad para ayudar a desarrollar el calendario del año escolar para el año siguiente. La encuesta sobre el calendario se enviará a los padres/cuidadores, empleados de FCPS y estudiantes de los grados 7 al 12 la próxima semana.
Nuestro marco para crear el calendario está disponible en línea para asegurar la transparencia, mientras trabajamos para construir un calendario que sea inclusivo y equitativo.
FCPS 다음 학년도 캘린더 설문 조사가 곧 실시 될 예정입니다!
연간 학년도 플래닝(계획) 과정에서 페어팩스 카운티 공립학교 (FCPS)는 지역 사회의 의견 또한 수립하여 다음 학년도 일정을 개발합니다. 캘린더 설문 조사는 다음 주에 학부모 / 보호자, FCPS 직원 및 7-12학년 학생들에게 발송됩니다.
다음 학년도 일정 수립 체계 방안은 포괄적이고 공정한 캘린더를 만들기 위해, 투명성이 보장되는 온라인으로 진행될 예정입니다.
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