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Message from Ms. Kearns
Next week will mark the end of the 2022-23 school year and the beginning of summer. We will have one more News You Choose next Friday before summer break, and we will start sending communications for the new school year in early August.
Please see the schedule below for next week. We will have half days Monday through Thursday, with Friday ending at 10:00 am. No food will be served after today.
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
In this Issue
New Information
June 12-16 Schedule
Student Intentions Form
Student Parking for SY 2023-24
MWAA Automotive Showcase
New MS After School Specialist
FCPS Information
There is a lot of new information from FCPS in this issue regarding summer tutors and mental health support.
New Information
June 12-16 Schedule
Today marked our last full day of school for the 2022-23 school year. Please see the schedule above for next week's schedule. Monday through Thursday are final exams and school will end at 11:50. After the 6th period final on Thursday, students will visit each of their classrooms one more time on Thursday and Friday, with school ending at 10:00 am on June 16.
Student Intentions Form
Not returning to Lake Braddock? Please fill out the Student’s Intentions for Next School Year form and return to the appropriate Student Services Office:
High School: Amber Belloni – agbelloni@fcps.edu
Middle School: Angela Santizo – assantizo@fcps.edu
Student Parking for SY 2023-24
We will have new procedures for students to request a parking pass on campus for the 2023-24 school year. The entire process will be completed online, with the application opening on July 24, 2023. The application will close on Friday, August 4 and emails confirming acceptance or denial of a parking spot will be sent the following week. Pick up of parking passes will happen the week of August 14. More information will be emailed to Class of 2024 families and posted on our website and Schoology.
MWAA Automotive Showcase
Lake Braddock hosted a wonderful event on Thursday, where the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority celebrated the donation of automobiles to FCPS. Local news channels were here to report on the event and we hope to have more details and links soon.
In the meantime, enjoy NBC4's coverage here.
New Middle School Afterschool Specialist
On June 12, our new MS Afterschool Specialist will join Bruin Nation! Jerald Minnis is a proud graduate of High Point University. He received his degree in Recreation Management after being inspired by his career in collegiate basketball. He began his career working with adolescents 15+ years ago. Prior to working with FCPS, he worked for Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services as Director of the Reston Teen Center, where he oversaw and managed after school programs and summer camps for the Reston-Herndon area. He has led many initiatives throughout his career and earned the Fairfax County Team Excellence Award for being a key role in creating, developing, and implementing an 8-week grant funded program for students in Juvenile Domestic Relations District Court. This program helped pay for the participants' restitution and provide them with a 3-month long county-wide basketball league. He is very excited and looks forward to this next chapter in his career at Lake Braddock Secondary School. Jerald's hope is to build countless positive developmental relationships with students and develop an after-school program that fully reflects the Lake Braddock community. Go Bruins!
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Class of 2023 Information
Congratulations to the Class of 2023!
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.
News From the Family Liaisons
Check out the LB Family Liaisons page on our website for all the latest news.
Important Reminders
Athletic Registration 2023-2024
PTSA/Community Information
Check out the LB PTSA website for all the latest news and happenings!
FCPS Information
Mental Wellness Summer Supports
The FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from June 26 to August 4. Any FCPS parent or secondary student can schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker by phone or videoconference. Consultations will be offered in two ways:
- Directly to parents of students in any grade level. This consultation provides an opportunity for parents to receive guidance on how to support their child’s social, emotional, and academic success. Information about community resources will also be provided.
- Directly to students in middle or high school. This consultation provides an opportunity for middle and high school students to receive guidance and support for concerns related to anxiety, mood, behavior, peer or family interactions, or school transitions and changes. Strategies and tools can also be provided to address academic challenges such as organization and time management.
All parents and secondary students are encouraged to take advantage of this service. Consultations can be requested online or by calling 703-503-2520 and leaving a message.
For High School Only: Hazel Health: Virtual Therapy Services for High School Students
Teletherapy services will continue to be available for all FCPS high school students at no cost this summer. Sessions can be scheduled Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hazel’s highly-qualified therapists specialize in speaking “teen.”
Caregivers must first opt in their students to access Hazel Health. Then, a caregiver or school counselor, social worker, or psychologist can refer the student to Hazel for services. Learn more on the FCPS teletherapy webpage.
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Summer Fun for All! Summer Camps and Adapted Recreation
The Family Resource Center has recently published a list with dozens of summer camps including general camps, camps for students with a variety of needs, and camps for children of military personnel. They’ve also prepared a list of adapted resources, sorted by activity, that are inclusive for children and adults of various physical abilities.
The Family Resource Center (FRC) provides resources and support for all families and school staff. They offer a free library, confidential consultations, and informational webinars. For more information, call 703-204-3941, email frc@fcps.edu or visit their website.
Take Tutor.com on the Road!
Tutor.com continues to be available to all students, at no cost, to continue summer learning. Visit the Summer Access Tutor.com webpage for more information on how to access the online service throughout the summer.
Don’t Forget to Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance
It’s a busy time of year, and we know there are many priorities on families’ plates. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important for families to remember to check their students’ MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Families who earn less than 185% of poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals. However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2023-24 school year will be available near the end of August.
If families have a current balance and think they may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2022-23 school year. Get more information about free and reduced-price lunch.
If you are interested in helping to relieve lunch debt for families currently going through the FRM application process, please donate to Educate Fairfax.
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