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Message from Ms. Kearns
Dear Lake Braddock Families,
First week in March is done and Bruin Nation is still bustling as usual!
Both DECA and FBLA did amazingly at their competitions last weekend. Congratulations to all those students and amazing advisers who help guide our Bruins. And speaking of advisers, we were so proud to learn that our very own FCCLA Adviser Ms.Toshieba Ragland won the FCCLS 2022-23 Adviser Mentor Award! Ms. Ragland dedicates so much of her time and energy to her students, so it is so nice to see that she has been recognized!
The Lake Braddock It's Academic Team made it to the playoffs for the second year in a row! You can check out their performance Saturday at 10am on WETA. The team will compete this Sunday against Whitman HS and Osbourn Park HS, competing for the first time in person in a physical studio as opposed to zoom since 2020.
We would also like to remind you about the upcoming Community Meeting on Opioid Awareness to be held Monday, March 13 at Fairfax High School. You are invited to join Dr. Reid and the Fairfax County Police Department for this important conversation. Attendees have an opportunity to ask questions about how we are all working together to address these opioid issues in our community. For more information, please see the FCPS section below or check out the FCPS website.
One last reminder, this weekend please remember to Spring forward! This time change means that it will be darker in the morning when many of our students are walking to bus stops or school. Please remind your students to be extra mindful of cars.
Have a wonderful and relaxing weekend!
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
Check out the Bruin Nation It's Academic team led by Mr. Holtzman Saturday morning at 10am on WETA!
Important Dates
March 11-Community Cleanup Day
March 13-FCPS Community Meeting on Opioid Awareness-Fairfax HS
March 21-Braddock and Springfield District Town Hall, 7pm, Little Theater
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
May 10-West Springfield High School Rising Freshman Parent Night
May 29-Holiday/Memorial Day-Schools closed
June 5-Graduation-Early Release at 10:30am for 7th-11th Grades
June 16-Last Day of School (Early Release)
In this Issue
New Information
Calendar Update: Graduation Day Early Release
Calendar Reminders: Daylight Savings Time
Lake Braddock Welcomes a New Family Liaison
Community Cleanup Day March 11
Patriot District Opening Night Softball & Baseball March 14
LB Future Business Leaders of America Fundraiser March 14
Fanquest March 24
Purple Up! April 19 for Month of the Military Child
High School Information
AP Exam Update
Junior Parent/Student College Night March 15
Order a HS Yearbook!
Class of 2023 Information
Senior Panoramic Photo Available for Purchase!
All Night Grad Party/Yard Signs/Mulch Sale at PTSA Website
Graduation Ceremony Sign Language Request
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
Braddock and Springfield District Town Hall March 21 at LBSS Little Theater
PTSA/Community Information
Check out the LB PTSA website for all the latest news and happenings!
SRTS-Bike Light Giveaway
SRTS Bike Safety Tips
PTSA Mulch Sale
FCPS Information
FCPS Community Meeting on Opioid Awareness
Upcoming Webinars for Parents
Quick Links
New Information
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Calendar Update: Graduation Day Early Release
Lake Braddock's graduation is at 7:30 pm on Monday, June 5. FCPS recently released guidance that June 5 will now be an early release day for all Lake Braddock 7th-11th graders. Students will be released at 10:30 am. The bell schedule will be shared in the near future.
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Calendar Reminders: Daylight Savings Time
Sunday, March 12, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour!
As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.
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Lake Braddock Welcomes a New Family Liaison
Lake Braddock welcomes our new Family Liaison, Alejandra Pena-Ulloa! Ms. Pena-Ulloa was born and raised in Bolivia, arriving in the United States in 2006.
"I am passionate about helping the community, and I am very excited to be part of the LBSS family. One of my goals in this role is to increase the family communication and participation with the school, assisting families with their needs and make them feel welcome. I am a believer that Schools and Families need to be connected to improve the student’s education experience."
Welcome to Bruin Nation! You can reach Ms. Pena-Ulloa at APenaulloa@fcps.edu
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Community Cleanup Day March 11
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Patriot District Opening Night Softball & Baseball March 14
Join us at the Lake Braddock Fields for Patriot District Opening Night Tuesday, March 14. First pitch is at 6:30pm.
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LB Future Business Leaders of America Fundraiser March 14
Head to Spartans Family Restaurant on March 14 to support Future Business Leaders of America.
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Fanquest March 24
Join Lake Braddock, Robinson, and Woodson at Robinson Secondary School for Fanquest, March 24, 6pm!
The theme of Fan Quest for our athletes is "See the ABLE, not the LABEL".
There will be a tailgating event at Robinson beginning at 5:00. (more specific details to come)
This is a joint event between Lake Braddock, Woodson, and Robinson. The first game between Robinson and Woodson will begin at 6:00. Lake Braddock is scheduled to play in the second game of the evening, beginning at 7:00.
We will be encouraging our fans to wear their vintage Fan Quest t-shirts (ones that were purchased in years past). For those individuals who don't have a vintage Fan Quest t-shirt, we will be selling overstock shirts for $5 during lunches the week of March 20 through March 24 in the Bruin Cave. Check out all the information on our Fanquest Event page!
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Purple Up! April 19 for Month of the Military Child
April is the Month of the Military Child! Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience. To show our support, we are inviting all Fairfax County students, families, school employees, and community members to “Purple Up!” on April 19 for military children. Why purple? Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force and Space Force blue.
The FCPS Purple Up! t-shirt is available for order now through March 16 here! Purple Up! FCPS!
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HS Information
AP Exam Update
The final deadline to order AP exams is coming up! Please check your MyAP and make sure you are enrolled in all the class sections for each AP exam you plan on taking in May. If you are not enrolled in the class section, you are not in the count for that AP exam order, and an exam will not be ordered for you.
If you need to enroll in a class section to ensure an AP exam is ordered for you, you’ll need to obtain the join code from your AP teacher. Once you enroll in the class section, you will be part of that AP exam count. However, you will need to pay a $40 late order fee, which is a fee charged by College Board, because you missed the initial November 15th AP order deadline. The deadline to enroll in the class section for each AP exam you plan on taking is Monday, March 13th.
Once I see you have enrolled in MyAP, I will send you the link to make the $40 payment on MySchoolBucks. Please pay this fee at your earliest convenience, so that you do not have any financial obligations at the end of the school year. This is particularly important for seniors who will not be able to receive their cap and gown for graduation until all financial obligations are paid.
Please contact the AP Testing Team below with questions and/or concerns.
Lynn Carrera: lncarrera@fcps.edu
Deb Brown: dsbrown1@fcps.edu
Gary Ranallo: gwranallo@fcps.edu
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 by College and Career Specialist, Ms. Hunter. 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.
Senior Panoramic Photo Available for Purchase!
The Senior Class panoramic photo (10 x 20) is now available for purchase for $18 through the Victor O'Neill website. If you would like to order yours, please head on over to their site!
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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Graduation Ceremony Sign Language Request
Do you need a sign language interpreter for the Graduation Ceremony? Please complete this Sign Language request form as soon as possible.
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.
First come, first served! Limited supply! Order now!
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!
Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is offering camps during spring break (April 3-7) and FCPS teacher workdays (April 14 and April 21)! FCPA camps are held in recreation centers, parks, schools, and virtually. Categories include: Sports, performing arts, STEM, music, and others. Kids can explore a special interest or learn something new while making new friends. Register today.
Check out the Camps website for a complete list of options or browse the FCPA Spring and Summer Camp 2023 Guide (PDF).
Braddock and Springfield District Town Hall March 21 at LBSS Little Theater
Join Springfield District Representative Laura Jane Cohen, Braddock District Representative Megan McLaughlin, FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid, and Student Representative to the School Board, Michele Togbe for a town hall. All Braddock and Springfield District parents/guardians, staff, students, and community members are welcome. We hope to see you there!
When: Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Where: Lake Braddock Secondary School (Little Theater), 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA
*If American Sign Language or language interpretation is needed, please submit your request by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2023.
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PTSA/Community Information
Check out the LB PTSA website for all the latest news and happenings!
SRTS-Bike Light Giveaway
The Safe Routes to School Committee invites your family to try actively commuting to school during February and March! We are giving away 30 sets of rechargeable bike lights to LBSS families who try walking or rolling to school and then complete this survey by March 31.
SRTS Bike Light Giveaway Form
We suggest you do this activity with your student, and discuss pedestrian and biking safety as you choose a route and travel to school. You can try the alternate method of commuting to LBSS at any time, such as on a weekend or on a school day. We hope the result will be more students who enjoy the mental health, academic and social benefits of active commuting to school.
If you live more than a few miles from the school, you can participate by driving part of the way to school, such as to a library or park near Lake Braddock, and then walking or biking the rest of the way.
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SRTS Bike Safety Tips
Spring weather is here, and more students will take the opportunity to walk, bike or roll to school. This is great as it is fun, and reduces traffic and air pollution near Lake Braddock. If your student tries biking to school (even part of the way), here are some safety reminders:
Plan your route and try it out:
- Help your student pick the safest route to school, and practice riding the route together.
- Choose streets with minimal traffic and lower speeds, and look for routes where you can ride separate from traffic using a path or bicycle lane.
- Limit the number of street crossings, and avoid crossing busy or high-speed streets.
PTSA Mulch Sale
This is the last chance to order mulch and support our senior class.
The LBSS PTSA is hosting All Night Grad Party for the Lake Braddock Class of 2023. Please help by ordering mulch and/or making a tax deductible donation. The mulch will be $5 per bag. We are once again offering the JK's double shredded hardwood 3 cubic foot bags of mulch.
For your convenience, link to order HERE.
With an order of 15 bags or more, we offer free delivery on Saturday, March 25th and Sunday, March 26th. Otherwise, you can pick up your mulch at Lake Braddock Secondary School March 25th/26th.
Many more volunteers are needed to help with this effort. You can sign up to volunteer here:
ADULT Volunteers Sign-Up
STUDENT Volunteers Sign-Up
Thank you for your ongoing support!
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FCPS Information
FCPS Community Meeting on Opioid Awareness
Substance abuse and related behavioral health problems can have a major impact on students, families, and communities. These impacts have become even more serious because of the increasing prevalence of fentanyl in drugs and other substances. Fentanyl is an incredibly powerful and dangerous opioid. Small amounts of fentanyl can easily lead to life-threatening overdoses. In 2021, fentanyl was identified in 77.14% of U.S. adolescent overdose deaths. There is nothing more important to us than the safety and wellbeing of our students, families, and communities. Fairfax Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to join her for a community meeting on opioid awareness, Monday, March 13, 6:30-8 p.m., at Fairfax High School.
Dr. Reid will be joined by Chief Kevin Davis of the Fairfax County Police Department, in welcoming the community to engage in this important conversation. Major Thea Pirnat of the Fairfax County Organized Crime and Intelligence Bureau will share information about drug trends in Fairfax County.
The Overdose Prevention Initiative: Outreach on Invisible Dangers, led by the United States Attorney’s Office Eastern District of Virginia in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, will present testimonials from individuals affected by the opioid epidemic, medical experts, and law enforcement representatives.
Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions about how Fairfax County agencies are working together to address these opioid issues in our community.Watch the video and learn more on our website. Register for the March 13 event.
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Upcoming Webinars for Parents
FCPS’ Parent Resource Center (PRC) is dedicated to helping adults support the success of all students. Upcoming PRC webinars include:
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Unlocking the Mysteries of Sleep and the Developing Brain: Tuesday, March 14, and Tuesday, March 28, at 10 a.m. Presented by experts at the National Institute of Mental Health, this two-part webinar will provide an overview of the sleep and wake cycle, illustrate the consequences of insufficient sleep, and other information.
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Manejando el estrés serie de 3 partes: Friday, March 17, at 10 a.m. Este seminario web les ofrecerá a los padres consejos sobre cómo reparar la relación con su hijo, apoyarle en momentos de estrés y fomentar la resiliencia.
Click on the titles above to register.
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