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Message from Ms. Kearns
Dear Lake Braddock Families,
We hope you are enjoying your long and restful weekend. It is hard to believe we are already at the half-way point of this school year. We look forward to the second half filled with concerts, sporting events, theater productions, and other events taking place in the coming months. Preparation for graduation for the Class of 2023 is well underway! We will see you back here Monday!
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
The Bear Facts online has returned! Check out the latest in LB news here: https://lbssbearfacts.com/
Look for an app for parents and students to download next week as well!
Important Dates
February 20-Presidents' Day/Student /Teacher Holiday-Schools closed
March 1-100 Day Meeting for Parents/Guardians of Seniors, 6pm, Cafeteria
March 2-2-Hour Early Release (see schedule here)
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
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training February 27
February is Black History Month
LB Choir Fundraiser January 31
Youth Substance Use Presentation-February 2
High School Information
Crew Team Spring Interest Meeting
Bridging Bruins Needs Your Help!
Teen Mental Health First Aid is Coming to Lake Braddock!
High School Academy Open Houses
Order a HS Yearbook!
Class of 2023 Information
100-Day Parent/Guardian Meeting/Mulch Sale
Class of 2023 Yard Signs Available for Sale on PTSA Website!
Senior Fees Announcement
Bridging Bruins Information
Middle School Information
Middle School Spring Semester Schedules
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
CTE Summer Program
PTSA/Community Information
Check out the LB PTSA website for all the latest news and happenings!
JUNIOR AND SENIOR PARENTS: The PTSA Needs Your Help!
FCPS Information
Text-to-Speech Available on FCPS Websites
February Webinars and Events for Parents
Feedback Requested on School Year Calendar Options
Quick Links
New Information
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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February is Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
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LB Choir Fundraiser January 31
Join the LB Chorus for their fundraiser at Paisano's in Burke on January 31 from 3-9PM. Be sure to show this flyer on your phone!
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Youth Substance Use Presentation-February 2
Parents and Guardians please join FCPS for their Youth Substance Use presentation at Lake Braddock on February 2 from 6-8pm in the Lecture Hall. See our website for more information: Youth Substance Use Presentations.
HS Information
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Crew Team Spring Interest Meeting
Please note the correct date of the Crew Team spring interest meeting:
Thursday, February 2, 2023
LBSS Cafeteria
7-9pm
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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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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.
100-Day Parent/Guardian Meeting/Mulch Sale
Join us and the PTSA as we present the 100 Day Meeting on March 1 in the cafeteria. This is an essential meeting for all senior parents and will cover information on Graduation, prom and the All-Night Grad Party.
The 2023 MULCH SALE will be held the weekend of March 25/26. This is the MAIN fundraiser for the class of 2023. Please look out for ordering and volunteer opportunities in the next weeks.
PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING TO HELP US PLAN - contact Jean at mweiding@msn.com
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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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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). Please use the Class of 2023 Fees icon item in the MSB School Store when paying.
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.
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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
Middle School Spring Semester Schedules
Students were able to view their spring semester schedule as of Tuesday, January 24th after 3:00 pm SIS. All students will also receive a paper copy of their spring schedule in their period 2 class on Monday, January 30th. A large printout alphabetized by student last name, with all period 2 classes, will be posted outside of MS Student Services and in the hallway outside the main office for students to reference. Please note, elective changes are not being considered at this time. If you have a question about your student’s schedule, please feel free to contact your student’s school counselor. Thank you for continued partnership in your student’s education.
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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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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PTSA/Community Information
Check out the LB PTSA website for all the latest news and happenings!
JUNIOR AND SENIOR PARENTS: The PTSA Needs Your Help!
The PTSA is busily planning for the 2023 ALL NIGHT GRAD PARTY on June 5th and they are looking for help.
We are looking for volunteers to help us run the MULCH SALE on MARCH 25/26th, where we raise over $20,000 to cover costs for ALL seniors to attend the celebration.
We are asking JUNIOR PARENTS to help with the planning of the party and to help with set up on the night of the party, as graduation is at 7:30pm and Senior parents will be in attendance there.
Please contact Jean at mweiding@msn.com if you can lend your time and talent.
These events cannot happen without YOUR support.
Thanks from the Lake Braddock PTSA
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FCPS Information
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Text-to-Speech Available on FCPS Websites
FCPS is introducing an innovative way to address the diverse needs of the community. A new text-to-speech feature, available on the FCPS website and each school website, will read the words aloud from webpages.
The feature will help those with accessibility needs, such as visual impairments, dyslexia, or other difficulty reading large amounts of online text. The text-to-speech feature is available in English, Spanish, and Korean. Learn more and try out the new feature.
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February Webinars and Events for Parents
FCPS’ Parent Resource Center (PRC) is dedicated to helping adults support the success of all students. The PRC will present the following webinars in February. Click on the title to register:
Cats take a playful look at the world of autism, and these fun feline friends will strike a chord with all who are familiar with children on the Autism Spectrum. Join Kathy Hoopmann as she celebrates the diversity within this neurodiverse community by reading from her book and answering audience questions.
How can families partner with schools? Kristen Haynor, FCPS neurodiversity specialist, will discuss strategies to set your child up for success, how to advocate for your child, and tools for collaborating with your child's school.
Join Career and Transition Services (CTS) to learn about planning for life in and after high school. Parents will be able to meet and ask questions of representatives from CTS programs about services for students with disabilities. A student/parent panel is also part of the event.
This webinar is a two-part interactive session designed for parents, caregivers, and educators to discover how to incorporate more unstructured play and sensory foundational activities to support all young children’s development, including children with special needs and mental health concerns.
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Feedback Requested on School Year Calendar Options
Your feedback is important! FCPS is seeking community input on the draft calendar options for the 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 school years. Please share your thoughts with us by filling out this form before Tuesday, January 31, 1 p.m. The form will be available in other languages soon.
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