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Message from Ms. Kearns
Dear Lake Braddock Families,
One more week until Winter Break! We are very proud of all the recent concerts, performances and all the winter sports that have started their seasons!
We also want to recognize two of our teachers, Mr. Plum and Mr. Prakash! FCPS wrote a feature on our two auto technology teachers this past week. If you haven't had a chance to read it, be sure to click on the link below! Together they have over 50 years of teaching experience in FCPS. Bruin Nation is lucky to have these two with us encouraging and motivating our students. You are wonderful examples to your students and our staff. Thank you to both for caring for our community!
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
Stop by and visit us in the Main Office where we have decorated festively as Bruin Nation celebrates Holidays Around the World this year!
Important Dates
December 19-January2: Winter Break
January 6-Three Kings Day (O-Day)
January 16-Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday/Student/Teacher Holiday-Schools closed
January 19-Orthodox Epiphany (O-Day)
January 25-End of 2nd Quarter-2 Hour Early Release
January 26-Staff Development Day/Student Holiday
January 27-Teacher Workday/Student Holiday
February 20-Presidents' Day/Student /Teacher Holiday-Schools closed
March 2-2-Hour Early Release
March 3-Student Holiday/School Planning Day
April 3-April 7-Spring Break
In this Issue
New Information
FCPS Feature: Half a Century of Inspiring Kids: Two Auto Shop Teachers, FCPS Grads, and Lifelong Friends Recount Decades of Making a Difference
Community Update for Gate Near Stadium
MS Winter Chorus Concert
Winter Spirit Week is Next Week!
Calendar Reminder: Winter Break
Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night-January 5
High School Information
Spring Sports Information
Order a HS Yearbook!
Class of 2023 Information
Herff Jones Senior Announcements
Middle School Information
Rising Freshman Football Interest Meeting
Order a MS Yearbook!
MS After-School Program
News From the Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
Mental Health, Coping & Addiction
Important Reminders
Academic Advising Timeline for 2023-24 School Year
PTSA Information
Check out the LB PTSA website for all the latest news and happenings!
Our PTSA Gift to You...Particularly Seniors and Parents of Seniors!
FCPS Information
COVID Diagnostic Testing in January
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
Quick Links
New Information
FCPS Feature: Half a Century of Inspiring Kids: Two Auto Shop Teachers, FCPS Grads, and Lifelong Friends Recount Decades of Making a Difference
Check out the FCPS Feature from December 7 which features our awesome auto technology teachers here at Lake Braddock! Thank you FCPS for honoring two members of our Bruin Nation who inspire a new generation of Bruins!
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Community Update for Gate Near Stadium
The gate leading from the school grounds near the stadium to Dunleigh Drive will be locked during school day hours to ensure all visitors enter the school grounds appropriately at Door 1.
MS Winter Chorus Concert Dec 12
Please join us for the MS Winter Chorus Concert on Monday, December 12, at 7pm!
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Winter Spirit Week is Next Week!
Join in as we say good-bye to our last school week in 2022! Winter Spirit Week is sure to bring us joy!
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Calendar Reminder: Winter Break
As a reminder, winter break will be held December 19 to January 2. The school and offices will be closed during this break.
To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.
Classes resume on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
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Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night-January 5
Do you know any rising 7th graders heading to LB in the fall of 2023? check out the Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night presenation scheduled for January 5th!
- 6:30-7:15PM-Parent Presentation (Cafeteria)
- 6:30-7:15PM-Student Presentation (Little Theatre)
- 7:15-8PM-Course Information Session (Gym)
Please enter through Door#14.
You can check out the informative presentation on our website page: Academic Advising for 23-24 School Year.
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HS Information
Spring Sports Information
Remember to check out the LB Bruins Athletics Website for all up-to-date information!
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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.
Herff Jones Senior Grad Annoucements
There is one more opportunity for seniors to meet with Herff Jones in-person at Lake Braddock for senior orders. Seniors can purchase class rings, graduation announcements, and more!
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.
Remaining Date:
- Tuesday, 12/13; during HS Lunch
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MS Information
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Rising Freshman Football Interest Meeting
Coach Laguna will hold a Rising Freshman interest meeting for Freshman Football on December 14th at 3pm in the Cafeteria.
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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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News From the Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
Mental Health, Coping & Addiction
One in four Americans suffers from a mental illness. Almost 3 in 5 people with mental illness will receive no treatment or medication. There are many reasons why a person may turn to drugs or alcohol initially, including using these mind-altering substances as a coping mechanism for stress, difficult emotions, physical ailments, and other issues.
Recommendations for a healthier mindset:
- Recommend diet and exercise as great places to start.
- See your Primary Care Physician and a therapist if needed.
- Quality sleep is also a major factor in a healthy mind.
- Surround yourself with good people and don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it.
Please check out the entire article on the Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist page on our website for more information regarding this topic and contact information for our SAPS Jessica Giffin.
Important Reminders
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Academic Advising Timeline for 2023-24 School Year
The academic advising timeline for the 2023-24 school year can be found on our website at the Academic Advising for 23-24 School Year page. Curriculum fair sites go LIVE January 3rd!
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PTSA Information
Check out the LB PTSA website for all the latest news and happenings!
Our PTSA Gift to You...Particularly Seniors and Parents of Seniors!
Thinking about scholarships? As a senior, or a senior’s family, the deadline to join the PTSA and therefore be eligible for a scholarship was November 1st! In the spirit of the Holiday Season, and ensuring everyone gets the word, we are extending the "required Membership Join" date to Friday, December 12th. To be clear, for a senior to be eligible to apply for an LBSS PTSA scholarship, they must become a current member for this year on December 12th, 2022, or earlier.
Don’t have a senior, I ask you to join anyway. There are many reasons to join the largest advocacy organization supporting your child!
Sign up here today!
FCPS Information
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COVID Diagnostic Testing in January
Mark your calendars! COVID diagnostic testing will be available for FCPS teachers, staff, and students at five locations across the county January 3-5 from 5 to 8 p.m. This testing is for those who are either experiencing COVID symptoms or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID. Appointments are not required, but registration must be completed before testing. Visit the COVID Testing webpage for more information.
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Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
Every year, absences increase in the weeks before and after winter break. Give your child the gift of education and help build a habit of attendance. Visit our website for more attendance resources.
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Quick Links
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