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Message from Ms. Kearns
Dear Lake Braddock Families,
One more week to go until the end of the first semester. We made it to the halfway point! Bruin Nation is stronger than ever because of the wonderful staff and community.
Be sure to check out the newsletter below for some information on the altered schedule next week, but also on some awesome accomplishments from our students! Keep it up, Bruin Nation!
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
The Lake Braddock Choral Department is proud to say that with this year’s annual Children’s Concert, we were able to raise over $1,000 and 400 pounds of canned goods for ECHO. We were also lucky enough to have Dr. Reid and Mrs. Sizemore-Heizer join us for a performance!
Important Dates
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
Calendar Reminder/End of Quarter January 25-27
Lunar New Year January 22
Into the Woods Coming in February
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training February 27
Coaching Vacancies
CTE Summer Program
High School Information
Bridging Bruins Needs Your Help!
Teen Mental Health First Aid is Coming to Lake Braddock!
High School Academy Open Houses
Edison Academy Open House February 4
Order a HS Yearbook!
Class of 2023 Information
Class of 2023 Yard Signs Available for Sale on PTSA Website!
2023-24 College Financial Aid Forms Are Available; College Access Fairfax Is Here to Help
Senior Fees Announcement
Class of 2023 Senior Shirts Available for Purchase
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.
New Year's Resolutions
Important Reminders
Academic Advising Timeline for 2023-24 School Year
PTSA/Community Information
Check out the LB PTSA website for all the latest news and happenings!
FCPS Information
School Board Reviews Draft School Year Calendar Options
Does Your Child Refuse to Go to School?
Strategic Plan: Make Your Students' Voice Count!
Quick Links
New Information
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. 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.FCPS Weekly Progress Reports will not be sent to parents Monday, January 23, through Monday, February 6, during second quarter grading and report card generation.
Additionally, the GradeBook and Report Card modules in ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed Wednesday, January 25, at 4 p.m. until Monday, February 6, at 6 a.m.
Below is the bell schedule for an early release Purple Day on January 25:
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Lunar New Year January 22
The Lunar New Year is a holiday that marks the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar, which is the calendar traditionally used in many east Asian countries including China, Vietnam, Singapore, and South Korea. In these and other Asian countries, it is one of the most important holidays of the year. The Lunar New Year is all about ushering in luck and prosperity with family.Read more about Lunar New Year and its animal symbols in National Geographic Kids.
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음력설 (설날)
음력설은 중국, 베트남, 싱가포르, 그리고 한국을 포함한 많은 동아시아 국가에서 전통적으로 사용되는 달력인 음력 달력의 정월 초하루를 새해 명절로 합니다. 일 년 중 가장 중요한 날 중 하나로 이들 국가와 다른 아시아 국가에서 보내는 휴일입니다.설날은 가족과 함께 행운과 번영을 맞이하는 날이기도 합니다. 내셔널 지오그래픽 키즈를 통해 음력설과 동물 상징에 대해 자세히 읽어보세요.
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Into the Woods Coming in February
Tickets on sale February 6 at LBTheatre.com!
Coaching Vacancies
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training February 27
Lake Braddock is excited to bring Youth Mental Health First Aid to our community! This course is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.
This course will take place in the Lake Braddock Lecture Hall on Monday, February 27th from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. Space is limited to 30 participants so please register early! You must be able to be in attendance for the entire day to participate.
To learn more about this program visit the Mental Health First Aid webpage.
Please contact Anne Polino, High School Director of Student Services, at acpolino@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
Youth Mental Health Registration Form
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CTE Summer Program
Check out the CTE Summer Academy 2023 Program details! Registration opens February 1st. See all the information and details on our website at the CTE Summer Academy announcement page or at the FCPS website here!
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HS Information
Bridging Bruins Needs Your Help!
Our seniors are invited to participate in a two and a half week ‘internship’ at the end of the school year. Seniors in good standing can miss the last 12 days of school, May 17 – May 31, and forgo finals to spend time in a professional field of study. We are looking for businesses to host a senior in various fields; for example but not limited to, non-profit, medical, marketing, social work, engineering.
If you have a field you would like to share with a senior, please contact Sandy Hunter, College and Career Specialist.
For more information on the Bridging Bruins, please see our Bridging Bruins page on our website!
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.
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Edison Academy Open House February 4
Edison Academy invites you to attend our in-person Open House event on Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (snow date is Saturday, February 11). We are located at 5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA. Our entrance is located at Door #13. You will have the opportunity to tour our state-of-the-art facilities, meet our instructors and current students, and learn more about our incredible courses! Please feel free to contact Cassandra Deedy at (703) 924-8101 or cjdeedy@fcps.edu if you need any additional information. Thank you and we’ll look forward to meeting you on February 4th.
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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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Class of 2023 Yard Signs Available for Sale on PTSA Website!
Class of 2023 yard sign sales are live on the PTSA website! They are available for $23.00 via PayPal or check. Pick-up and delivery options available to select at time of purchase! Order yours today here!
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2023-24 College Financial Aid Forms Are Available; College Access Fairfax Is Here to Help
It’s time for high school seniors and their families to complete college financial aid forms. Most colleges require that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) be completed by Wednesday, March 1, to receive the maximum financial aid possible in fall 2023. Some schools have even earlier priority deadlines, so check the individual college’s financial aid office website for deadlines and specific forms to complete. To begin the FAFSA, you will need to create a FSA ID.
A funding opportunity is available for students who are unable to complete the FAFSA; the Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) program. Visit the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia website for help in determining which aid option is right for you.
There are several College Access Fairfax recordings, virtual workshops, and resources available for viewing College Access Fairfax website. College Access Fairfax’s Financial Aid Champions also provide help completing the financial aid forms. To request a one-on-one appointment, please email appointments@collegeaccessfairfax.org.
Families can also contact their high school's college and career specialist or school counselor if they need additional help.
Senior Fees Announcement
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
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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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.
New Year's Resolutions
In December, many people will head to their local Target or Michaels to find a new planner. The crisp, fresh feeling of new paper to write new and improved goals gets some of us excited. When thinking of your goals consider making them SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time bound), this method breaks your goals down into specific objectives and makes it easier for you to track your progress. What goals would you like to share with your child, to show them examples of healthy adult introspection?
Check out the latest article by our Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist regarding this topic and past topics on our Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist page on our website.
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/Community Information
Check out the LB PTSA website for all the latest news and happenings!
FCPS Information
School Board Reviews Draft School Year Calendar Options
At their January 17 work session, the School Board discussed draft calendars that were created for the 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 school years. Draft calendars were developed using the following criteria as a framework:
- Federal, state, and Virginia Department of Education guidance.
- Superintendent’s priorities.
- School Board input.
- Student absentee data.
- Staff absentee data.
- Surrounding jurisdictions’ calendars.
- Survey results.
- Calendar Feedback Committee input.
You may view the draft calendars and other related documents in Boarddocs. The calendars will be presented as new business during the School Board meeting on Thursday, January 26. The Board is scheduled to vote on the calendars during their meeting on Thursday, February 9.
Watch a recording of today’s Work Session. Get information on FCPS' calendar development process.
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Does Your Child Refuse to Go to School?
Each year, nearly 5% of youth experience school refusal. This refers to a child refusing to go to school on a regular basis or remain in school throughout the day due to significant emotional distress. School refusal includes kindergarten students with relatively mild separation anxiety and more severe cases where a student misses weeks or months of school because of debilitating anxiety or depression. Read how to get your child back to school in the Healthy Minds Blog or learn more about attendance policies.
Strategic Plan: Make Your Students' Voice Count!
Strategic Planning is in process and will incorporate feedback from school staff, families, students, and community partners and organizations. Please encourage your students to participate in this unique opportunity to share their voices.
FCPS is currently seeking secondary students in grades 7-12 who are interested in participating in a Strategic Plan focus group. This focus group provides an opportunity to share feedback in a small group with other FCPS students and a trained facilitator. FCPS is hosting four virtual focus groups for secondary students in February and March:
February 9, 3:30-5 p.m. or 5:30-7 p.m.
March 16, 3:30-5 p.m. or 5:30-7 p.m.
Interested students should check their email for a form to sign up for the focus groups. Students will be asked to provide their student ID, so their parents/caregivers can be identified and contacted to ask for consent to participate.
If you have any questions about the student focus groups or you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact strategicplan@fcps.edu.
Register Now to Attend a Community Forum!
Check out the schedule of Community Forums and register for the one that is most convenient for you. Community Forums will provide every resident an opportunity to participate in and influence the direction of FCPS’ Strategic Plan, prior to its completion and formal adoption by the School Board. Learn more about our strategic planning process.
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