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Message from Ms. Kearns
Dear Lake Braddock Families,
What a week! Bruin nation was filled with celebrations! The theatre program opened their amazing musical, Into the Woods, last night! There is still time to get tickets at LBTheatre.com and see a show tonight or tomorrow! We were also fortunate enough to celebrate Cat Phelps as the Lake Braddock Pyramid Outstanding New Teacher and Ms. Olson as the Outstanding Professional Employee! Ms. Phelps and Ms. Olson are amazing, and Lake Braddock is so lucky to have them with us!
Mid-week, our High School was able to come together to celebrate our seniors from Winter Sports and Theatre. Some members of the band started us off with a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem while our JROTC presented the flags. After celebrating our students, we partook in some fun games while the band played. Congrats to Ms. Pritchett for winning the student/staff Knockout game! Stay tuned for more information on the upcoming April pep rally highlighting Stress Less week.
We hope you are able to enjoy this long weekend and recharge as we get closer to March.
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
Why not round out this week of Love with a story about "legacy" families involving our very own MS Science teacher Mr. Murphy! Within FCPS, there are many married couples and "legacy" families. Beth (left), Todd (center), and their daughter Megan (right) all work as FCPS teachers. What do families like the Murphys love about the school division that keeps them all employed here? Find out on the Employee News Blog.
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
Calendar Reminder: President's Day Feb 20
HS Band Concert Feb 23 and Chorus Concert Feb 24
High School Information
College Board's National Recognition Program Applications Open
Order a HS Yearbook!
Class of 2023 Information
All Night Grad Party Tickets Now On Sale at PTSA Website
100-Day Parent/Guardian Meeting March 1
Class of 2023 Yard Signs Available for Sale on PTSA Website!
Senior Fees Announcement
Middle School Information
Order a MS Yearbook!
News From the Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
Check out the LB Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist page on our website for all the latest news.
Healthy Relationships with People and Substances-February Newsletter
Important Reminders
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training February 27
PTSA/Community Information
Check out the LB PTSA website for all the latest news and happenings!
PTSA Mulch Madness Sale!
FCPS Information
School Board Approves 2023-24 School Year Calendar
Academic Matters: School-Based Mental Health Services
Quick Links
New Information
HS Band Concert Feb 23 and Chorus Concert Feb 24
HS Information
College Board's National Recognition Program Applications Open
The College Board’s National Recognition Programs’ applications for students open on Wednesday, February 15. You can find information about these opportunities in the student flier on our website. College Board has identified students who are eligible to apply, and students identified by College Board will receive an email invitation from the College Board. Students are also able to nominate themselves by visiting the College Board-Big Future website.
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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. For yard signs, ANGP info, or the mulch sale, please see the PTSA senior page.
All Night Grad Party Tickets Now On Sale at PTSA Website
All Night Grad Party tickets are now on sale on the PTSA Senior page! The party is June 5 at the St. James following graduation. Festivities include the adult climbing gym, ninja warrior course, casino games, ice skating, swimming, inflatables, music, climbing walls, and a whole lot more! Tickets are $75. Purchase your ticket before May 1 when ticket prices go up to $80.
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100-Day Parent/Guardian Meeting March 1
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.
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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, May 31st to be able to process all obligations and receive your cap and gown after graduation practice.
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 and how to pay, please see our Senior Class Information page on our LB website.
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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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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.
Healthy Relationships with People and Substances-February Newsletter
Relationships are important components in the development of living a fulfilling life. Valentine’s day occurs in the month of February, causing a frenzy of purchases and planning between loved ones to show appreciation and love. Forming and maintaining healthy relationships is difficult but vital for those in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Healthy relationships are a factor in helping people maintain sobriety (Addiction Center). Bonds and companionship provide emotional support and are effective in increasing health and wellbeing. Emotional support decreases fears and helps people to thrive.
Please see the News from the Substance Abuse Specialist page on our website for more on this topic.
Important Reminders
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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PTSA/Community Information
Check out the LB PTSA website for all the latest news and happenings!
PTSA Mulch Madness Sale!
The LBSS PTSA will host the All Night Grad Party for the Lake Braddock Class of 2023. The mulch will be $5 per bag. They are once again offering the JK’s double shredded hardwood 3 cubic foot bags of mulch. With an order of 15 bags or more, they offer free delivery on Saturday, March 25th and Sunday, March 26th. Otherwise, you can pick up your mulch at Lake Braddock Secondary School during the weekend of March 25th. Order at the PTSA website today!
Many adult and student volunteers will be needed to help with this effort. You can sign up to volunteer here:
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FCPS Information
School Board Approves 2023-24 School Year Calendar
The Fairfax County School Board approved a calendar for the 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 school years at their February 9 meeting. Learn more about the approved calendar.
The first day of the 2023-24 school year will be Monday, August 21, and the last day will be Wednesday, June 12.
Developing a school year calendar is a balancing act, involving multiple factors that must be considered. Community input is one of those factors, and we appreciate our community for being involved in the calendar development process.
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Academic Matters: School-Based Mental Health Services
At the February 9 School Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid presented information on a recent U.S. Department of Education five-year, $13.5 million grant awarded to FCPS to support a School-Based Mental Health (SBMH) Services project. Watch the presentation. Read the news release.
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