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Message from Ms. Kearns
Dear Lake Braddock Families,
Bruin Nation has definitely been busy in the month of February, with winter sports coming to a close, the high school musical, and the many other events! As we head to March, we look towards spring and all the activities that accompany the new season and then to the end of the school year and Graduation for the Class of 2023.
In February, we were able to celebrate Black History Month as a school. We hope you were able to catch our very own Mr. Wickham on Channel 9 news this past Monday as they highlighted his tradition of wearing an HBCU shirt each school day and posting on his twitter account. What a wonderful way to celebrate Black History Month and expose our students to the awesome opportunities!
And a huge thank you to our bus drivers. We couldn't do what we do without their continued dedication.
Have a wonderful and restful weekend!
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
Did you catch our very own Mr. Wickham on the Channel 9 news Monday? We are so proud of all he does for Lake Braddock and our students! Check out the news clip if you have not already!
Important Dates
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-2 Hour Early Release/Student Holiday Next Week
Public Schools Week Feb 27-March 3
March is Women's History Month!
High School Information
Junior Parent/Student College Night March 15
Order a HS Yearbook!
Class of 2023 Information
All Night Grad Party/Yard Signs/Mulch Sale at PTSA Website
100-Day Parent/Guardian Meeting March 1
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.
Important Reminders
Calendar Reminder-Spring Break
PTSA/Community Information
Check out the LB PTSA website for all the latest news and happenings!
PTSA Mulch Madness Sale!
FCPS Information
Strategic Planning: Share Your Thoughts with Us!
Parental Notifications and Policy 3290: Sexually Explicit Materials
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
Quick Links
New Information
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Calendar Reminder-2 Hour Early Release/Student Holiday Next Week
Students have an early release on Thursday, March 2. There is no school for students on Friday, March 3, due to a school planning day See the complete 2022-23 School Year Calendar.
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Public Schools Week Feb 27-March 3
Public Schools Week is an annual celebration that brings together school leaders, educators, parents & community leaders to recognize the importance of our nation’s public schools.
Join us in celebrating public schools and the dedicated educators and professionals who support students in so many ways.
There are so many ways you can make an impact:
⭐Share your school success story on social media
⭐Thank your child’s teacher or principal
⭐Serve on a school or district committee
⭐Volunteer to tutor
⭐Volunteer at your local library
⭐Encourage local businesses to develop internship & apprenticeship programs for students
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HS Information
Junior Parent/Student College Night March 15
Lake Braddock Student Services is partnering with South County Student Services to host a panel of 5 College Admission Representatives for juniors and their parents. College Admissions Counselors will share information and advice covering the following topics:
•Junior Year and the College Search
•Community College Options
•How Do Colleges Make Admission Decisions?
•Financial Aid/Scholarships & Private Schools
•Managing the Process and Student Decisions
We hope you will be able to join us virtually on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 7:00 PM. A link to participate will be sent closer to the event date. If you are unable to attend the live event, it will be recorded.
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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/Yard Signs/Mulch 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.
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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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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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.
Important Reminders
Calendar Reminder-Spring Break
Reminder that Spring Break will be April 3-7 this school year!
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
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Strategic Planning: Share Your Thoughts with Us!
What keeps you optimistic about FCPS? What are your concerns? Answer these and two other questions on our Strategic Plan Feedback Form, and help shape our school division’s future.
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Parental Notifications and Policy 3290: Sexually Explicit Materials
A Virginia law passed in spring 2022 requires schools to create a policy for parental notification of sexually explicit content/materials. In December 2022, the School Board adopted FCPS Policy 3290: Parental Notification Regarding Instructional Materials with Sexually Explicit Content.
FCPS has had policies in place for many years regarding the review of instructional materials, communication with parents, and options for alternative instructional materials.
An expectation of this new policy is the 30-day parental notification requirement of sexually explicit content in instructional materials assigned or selected by teachers. After reviewing the notification letter, parents or caregivers who prefer to choose alternative instructional materials for their child must submit this form to the appropriate teacher within the 30-day notification window. View Policy 3290 for more information.
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Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
Every year, absences increase in the weeks before and after spring break. Please make sure your child is in school every day until vacation starts. Our teachers will be teaching, and our students will be learning. Visit our website for more attendance resources.
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