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Message from Ms. Kearns
Dear Lake Braddock Families,
We hope you are gearing up for a wonderful three day weekend as we look to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. One of Dr. King's famous quotes states:
"Faith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase."
We tend to find it difficult to believe in ourselves and our future endeavors without seeing beyond the present and past the struggle of each stair, but we need to have the faith and confidence in ourselves that we can persevere and tackle any challenge in front of us, no matter how steep the step may be. We as a Lake Braddock community work to instill this concept into our Bruins: our future leaders, workers, communicators, teachers. Our students are capable of taking that first step towards their futures as we give them the tools to build the rest of that staircase to success.
As we near the end of the second quarter, another step on our Bruins' staircase, please be sure that you are checking in with SIS and Schoology. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to your teacher or counselor.
Have a wonderful weekend, and we will see you back here on Tuesday!
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
Ms. Ragland's FACS class participated in a Food Truck Shark Tank event this past week at school. Check out the feature on our website for all the awesome pitches!
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 (see schedule here)
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
April 13-End of 3rd Quarter-2 Hour Early Release (see schedule here)
April 14-Teacher Workday/Student Holiday/Orthodox Good Friday
April 21-Eid al Fitr/Student/Teacher Holiday-Schools closed
In this Issue
New Information
Upcoming Calendar Reminder-No School January 16
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Congrats to the District Band HS Students!
LB Military Family and Life Counselor
FBLA Presents E-Cycling Drive January 17-25
Orthodox Epiphany Day-January 19
Calendar Reminder/End of Quarter January 25-27
High School Information
Teen Mental Health First Aid is Coming to Lake Braddock!
High School Academy Open Houses
Order a HS Yearbook!
Class of 2023 Information
Senior Fees Announcement
Class of 2023 Senior Shirts Available for Purchase
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!
FCPS Information
Webinars in January for Parents/Caregivers
Why Do We Need a Strategic Plan?
COVID-19 Compensatory Education Plan Meetings for Families of Students with Disabilities
Quick Links
New Information
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
FCPS students continue to find incredible ways to serve their community while building Portrait of a Graduate skills such as becoming an ethical and global citizen. FCPS is excited to collaborate again with Volunteer Fairfax for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend of Service, Saturday, January 14, to Monday, January 16. This service opportunity helps empower individuals and strengthens communities while honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Volunteer Fairfax will host several ways for the community to get involved including volunteer activities for students and adults of all ages. To learn more about the MLK Jr. Weekend of Service and the specific service activities, visit Volunteer Fairfax’s website.
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Congrats to the District Band HS Students!
Bruin Nation congratulates the students selected for HS District Band!
Maddie Duke, Elena Palm, Denise Ward, Emily Herald, Margaret Schavland, Sarah Chernesky, Erika Schatz, Misha Bhatia, Alden Benner, Yumi Kim, Adam Kim, An Tiet, Nolan Valliere, Henry Bangerter, Jenny Hosken, James Martens, Kimmi Hesse, Paul Kim, Eugene Seo, Ian White, Andrew O'Kane, Mitchell Thielen, Dillon Johnson, Tyler Bradecamp, Westin Miller, Jack Trafton, Paul Long, Caleb Schuttinga, Amelia Hague, Caleb McCree, Leo Dell'Omo, Preston Fu
Congrats to our Alternates as well!
Denise Ward, Olivia Osterhout, Eliot Jackson, Juniper Jones, Diego Castro-Lainez, Rachel Svercl, Jack DiGioia, James Hingst
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LB Military Family and Life Counselor
Lake Braddock would like to welcome Ms. Kirsten Miller, our new Military Family and Life Counselor (MFLC)! The MFLC is here for military connected students, grades 7-12. MFLCs provide nonmedical counseling to enhance social, academic, and emotional skills to support the well-being of military students and their families. She is located in Middle School Student Services. She looks forward to being a part of the Bruin community and providing support. Welcome to Bruin Nation, Ms. Miller!
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FBLA Presents E-Cycling Drive January 17-25
Did you get new electronics over the holidays and have old stuff you need to get rid of? Lake Braddock FBLA is conducting an electronics recycling drive Jan 17-25th, please see flyer for more details, or email Eileen Fox emfox@fcps.edu with any questions.
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Orthodox Epiphany Day-January 19
In the Orthodox church, Epiphany is celebrated on January 19 and celebrates the baptism of Jesus rather than the arrival of the Magi. This observance commemorates Christ's baptism by John the Forerunner (John the Baptist) in the River Jordan, beginning of Christ's ministry on earth and revealing the Holy Trinity of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit to mankind. The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances (O days) during the school year. There is school on these days, however, the School Board has directed that tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be held on these observance days. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
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Calendar Reminder/End of Quarter January 25-27
As a reminder, Wednesday, January 25, is the last day of the quarter and a two-hour early release for students (see early release schedule here). Also, schools are closed for students on Thursday, January 26, for a staff development day and Friday, Jan. 27, for a teacher workday. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
Be sure to check in SIS and to reach out to teachers or counselors with any questions as we near the end of Quarter 2.
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HS Information
Teen Mental Health First Aid is Coming to Lake Braddock!
Lake Braddock will be hosting a 3 session Teen Mental Health First Aid training for students in grades 10-12. The sessions will run during Advisory/WIN Time on February 13, 15 and 17. Interested students should complete the application below if they would like to be considered for this program!
Applications are due by January 27th!
TMHFA Application
For additional information, please see our website announcement.
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.
Senior Fees Announcement
We are in the process of planning a meaningful graduation experience for the class of 2023. Senior fees typically cover all school-based costs for the students related to their graduation, such as: payments for the Eagle Bank Arena, diplomas, flowers, caps, gowns, printing, and transportation. Senior fees do not include the costs incurred by individual students, such as: yearbooks, graduation announcements, All Night Graduation Party tickets, graduation photos, or a graduation DVD.
The Senior Fees for the Class of 2023 is $80.00. We encourage you to pay early. The deadline for senior fees is Wednesday, June 1st to be able to process all obligations and receive your cap and gown after graduation practice. The preferred method of payment for Senior Fees is MySchoolBucks (MSB). Beginning Monday, January 17, 2023 the Senior Fee product will be available in the MSB School Store.
If you would rather pay with cash (exact amount) or check, these payments can be dropped off in the Main Office during normal school hours. If paying with a check, please make your check payable to LBSS, memo “senior fee”.
If there are concerns about being able to pay the fee and your student is on a free or reduced waiver, please come see Alison Reeves in Subschool 4.
For more information on Senior Fees, please see our Senior Class Information page on our LB website.
Class of 2023 Senior Shirts Available for Purchase
#BruinNation Class of 2023:
Class shirts are available on MySchoolBucks . The product title is “Class of 2023 T-Shirts”.
Purchasing is open now until January 20th, so get your orders in ASAP!
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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!
FCPS Information
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.
Why Do We Need a Strategic Plan?
The Strategic Planning process is well underway, with the Community Forums beginning in less than three weeks. But why do we need a new strategic plan?
Similar to a roadmap, a strategic plan clearly defines the best route for us to take in the years ahead to reach our goals. Our students are preparing for careers that don’t exist today. In order to keep pace with these needs, we need to rethink our plans for the future—and how we will best serve our students for this new era.
Please visit our Strategic Planning webpage for more information and stay tuned for details on how to register for a Community Forum.
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COVID-19 Compensatory Education Plan Meetings for Families of Students with Disabilities
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to implementing a plan for COVID-19 compensatory education as part of its obligation to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to students with disabilities. Please join us at an informational meeting for parents/guardians and other stakeholders:
Visit our website to see what language interpretation services will be available at each meeting and to learn more about the COVID-19 Compensatory Education Plan.
Quick Links
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