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Message from Ms. Kearns
Dear Lake Braddock Families,
Regardless of how you celebrate during this beautiful season, we wish you joy and prosperity, happiness and peace, and a time for rest and reflection. May you have a wonderful holiday and prosperous New Year. We hope you all have a restful and wonderful break with family and friends.
We will see you back here at Lake Braddock on January 3!
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
Thank you to the Art students for these wonderful centerpieces for our Holiday Celebration! To check them out, see our feature on our website.
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
Calendar Reminder: Winter Break
COVID Reporting During Winter Break
Lake Braddock Employee Awards!
SEL Screener Reports Mailed Home in January
Spirit Wear Holiday Shopping!
High School Information
High School Academy Open Houses
Order a HS Yearbook!
Class of 2023 Information
Bridging Bruins Information
Middle School Information
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
Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night-January 5
PTSA Information
Check out the LB PTSA website for all the latest news and happenings!
FCPS Information
Speed Cameras Target School Zone Safety
COVID Diagnostic Testing in January
Quick Links
New Information
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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COVID Reporting During Winter Break
If your child tests positive during the first few days of winter break, please notify Julie Moore, Principal’s AA, who will provide any information or answer questions as needed. She can be reached at 703-426-1006.
Lake Braddock Employee Awards!
Lake Braddock is proud to announce our Outstanding Employee award winners:
- Outstanding New Teacher: Catherine Phelps
- Outstanding Operational Employee: Vickie Sands
- Outstanding Professional Employee: Sarah Olson
- Outstanding Teacher: Theresa Charles
- Outstanding Leader: Lindsey Kearns
We are so proud of all our Bruin staff! Congratulations to our award winners this year!
SEL Screener Reports Mailed Home in January
FCPS will be mailing the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener reports to families around January 1. As you receive these reports, consider using the Family Guide to talk with your student about their results. If you chose to opt your child out of this screener, you will not receive a screener report. There will be another SEL Screener window in March, tentatively scheduled for March 13 and March 17. General information, including opt-out information, can be found on our LBSS website.
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Spirit Wear Holiday Shopping!
Need a Holiday Gift idea? Visit the Athletic Boosters Club Spirit Wear site for some Lake Braddock swag.
Purchases over $100 will get free delivery to your front door! (within LB school boundaries)
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HS Information
High School Academy Open Houses
FCPS high school academies will hold open houses for interested students beginning in mid-January.
A high school academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses that can prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Students enrolling in Academy elective courses will be provided with opportunities to participate in a variety of career experiences including shadowing, mentoring, and/or internships with local businesses.
Learn more and find the calendar of Academy Open Houses.
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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.
Bridging Bruins Information
Attention Class of 2023 – If you are interested in getting hands-on experience outside of the classroom while forging relationships in the community, complete the Bridging Bruins Internship interest form linked here. Seniors in good standing will have the opportunity to work with a business, public agency, or service organization of their choosing. Instead of going to class during the last few weeks of school, Bridging Bruins interns will go to work. To be considered, please complete the interest form.
Check out the Bridging Bruins website page for more information.
MS Information
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
Please check out the Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist page on our website for more information regarding topics covered here 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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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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PTSA Information
Check out the LB PTSA website for all the latest news and happenings!
FCPS Information
Speed Cameras Target School Zone Safety
On December 6, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted to launch a pilot program that will have 10 speed monitoring devices (speed cameras) installed throughout the county. These cameras will be in nine school zones and one construction zone. Thanks to our county partners for helping to improve the safety of our students and staff.
Studies show that speed camera enforcement is effective in improving safety by reducing speeding, accidents, and injuries. Read more about the school zone speed camera pilot program.
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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.
Quick Links
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