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Message from Ms. Kearns
Dear Lake Braddock Families,
Welcome back Bruin Nation! We had a wonderful and warm week back here at Lake Braddock. It was nice to see everyone again.
We look forward to a busy month of activities and events at Lake Braddock. It is hard to believe the end of the 2nd quarter is fast approaching! Please be sure to note the important dates below for this month as the quarter comes to a close.
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
Bruin Nation staff had a soup-er fun First Friday with a friendly soup competition!
Important Dates
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
Orthodox Christmas-January 7
National Mentoring Month
SGA Talent Show
LB Chorus Annual Children's Concert January 14
Upcoming Calendar Reminder-No School January 16
21st Annual Junior LB Dance Team Workshop January 27
Youth Substance Use Presentation February 2
High School Information
High School Academy Open Houses
HS Spring Sports Interest Meetings
Order a HS Yearbook!
Class of 2023 Information
Slides from January 3 Senior Class Meeting
Bridging Bruins Information
Middle School Information
Order a MS Yearbook!
MS After-School Program
News From the Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
Check out the LB Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist page on our website for all the latest news.
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!
PTA Reflections Results
FCPS Information
Strategic Planning Continues in the New Year
Webinars in January for Parents/Caregivers
FCPS Family Math Week
Quick Links
New Information
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Orthodox Christmas-January 7
Many Orthodox Christians in the United States celebrate Christmas Day on or near January 7 in the Gregorian calendar. It is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, who they believe to be the son of God. Learn more facts about Christmas from National Geographic Kids.
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National Mentoring Month
Imagine a world where young people feel empowered, encouraged, and understood. Mentors can make that world a reality by helping young people find and follow their passions, excel in school, and thrive wherever they are.
Learn more about Mentoring Month.
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SGA Talent Show
Come check out the LBSS Talent Show on January 13 from 7-9 pm.
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LB Chorus Annual Children's Concert January 14
21st Annual Junior LB Dance Team Workshop January 27
Join the LB Varsity Dance Team for the 21st annual Junior LB Dance Team Workshop for grades Kindergarten-7th Grade on January 27 from 5-9pm in the LBSS cafeteria with a performance on the same day at about 8pm at the basketball game!
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Youth Substance Use Presentation February 2
FCPS is dedicated to providing parents and community members with the most accurate and up-to-date information on youth substance use, prevention, addiction, interventions and available supports. Please join us and our partners from the Fairfax County Police Department and Community Services Board as we discuss these topics as well as the ongoing opioid crisis. Attendees will walk away with an understanding of:
- Alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, and opioid.
- List what you can do as a caregiver.
- How to identify and connect with community resources.
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Presentaciones sobre el Uso de Sustancias
FCPS se dedica a proporcionar a los padres y miembros de la comunidad con la información más precisa y actualizada sobre el uso de sustancias en los jóvenes, la prevención, la adicción, las intervenciones y el apoyo disponible. Por favor, únase a nosotros y a nuestros socios del Departamento de Policía del Condado de Fairfax y de la Junta de Servicios Comunitarios para discutir estos temas, así como la actual crisis de opioides. Los asistentes se irán con una comprensión de
- Alcohol, nicotina, cannabis y opioides
- Lista de lo que puede hacer como cuidador
- Identificar y conectarse con los recursos de la comunidad.
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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HS Spring Sports Interest Meetings
🥍Boys Lacrosse Interest Meeting, Tuesday, January 10, 3:15 PM, G-105
🥎Softball Interest Meeting, Wednesday, January 11, 3:30 PM, G-105
🚣Crew Interest Meeting, Thursday, February 2, 7 - 9 PM, Cafeteria
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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.
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Slides from January 3 Senior Class Meeting
The Senior Class meeting was held during Advisory on January 3. Check our Senior Page on our website for the slides!
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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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PTSA Information
Check out the LB PTSA website for all the latest news and happenings!
PTA Reflections Results
The Reflections Program is pleased to announce the Fairfax County Council PTA 2022-2023 results and congratulate the following Lake Braddock Secondary School students.
“Outstanding Interpretation Awards”
Music Composition:
High School Division, Juliet Auten, “Listen”
Literature:
Special Artist Division, Stephanie Groves, “My Own Choir”
Awards of Excellence”
Photography:
High School Division, Eloise Shirley, “Crossing Paths”
Special Artist Division, Charles Nguyen, “Let’s Your Voice Take Flight”
Visual Arts:
Special Artist Division, Stephanie Groves, “Half Sunk/Half Risen”
Students awarded “Outstanding Interpretation” will advance to Virginia PTA. Congratulations again to all of the students!
FCPS Information
Strategic Planning Continues in the New Year
Beginning January 30, FCPS will host a series of community forums as part of our Strategic Plan development process. The schedule and locations for the sessions are posted on FCPS' Strategic Planning webpage. Planning teams, which include a diverse range of voices from the FCPS community, are continuing to review student achievement, access, and survey data;and crafting a collective vision for the school division. Key communicators will soon receive strategic planning materials to share with their groups and networks. Preparations for divisionwide student focus groups are underway, and there will be opportunities for employees to engage in a survey and “reality check” sessions in the upcoming months. For the latest information, please visit the Strategic Planning web page and check it often.
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Webinars in January for Parents/Caregivers
The Parent Resource Center will present the following webinars in January:
Click on the links above for more information or to register.
FCPS Family Math Week
The Parent Resource Center will host Family Math Week January 9-13. Families can log in from home for stories, games, and math activities in English and Spanish. Math week offers families an opportunity to experience math, literacy, history, and geography in a positive way.
Quick Links
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