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Message from Ms. Kearns
Today marks the last day of school for our students and we celebrate with them the end of the school year. Please see the information below about our summer office hours. Also please see the information from our Family Liaison for summer resources.
I wish you and your family a wonderful summer and we'll see you in the Fall!
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
In this Issue
New Information
LBSS Associate Principal
Summer Hours
MS/HS Student Services Office Summer Information
Final Message from the Library
Immunization Requirements for Rising 7th & 12th graders
Student Intentions
Student Parking for SY 2023-24
Class of 2023
Graduation ceremony images are now available
FCPS Information
There is a lot of new information from FCPS in this issue regarding summer tutors and mental health support.
New Information
LBSS Associate Principal
We are pleased to announce that Ms. Teri Hampton has been named the permanent Associate Principal at Lake Braddock. Ms. Hampton started at Lake Braddock in 2001 as a Social Studies teacher. She later transitioned to the Assessment Coach position in 2006 and became a HS Subschool Assistant Principal in 2009. Ms. Hampton is thrilled to take on this position and work alongside our principal, Ms. Kearns.
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Summer Hours
Starting Tuesday, June 20, our summer office hours will be 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. We will be closed on June 19, July 3, and July 4 for holidays. Please see the articles below for information on registration, course changes, and grades.
Middle School Student Services Summer Hours & Services
- The Middle School Student Services summer hours are 8am-2pm.
- To reach the Middle School Student Services Office, please call 703-426-1030.
- Updated Immunization records should be sent by email to assantizo@fcps.edu or via fax to 703-426-1193.
- If you are moving over the summer, please complete a Student’s Intentions For Next School Year form and submit to assantizo@fcps.edu.
- New Student Registrations are by appointment only during the summer. Please contact us for more information and to schedule an appointment.
- Counselors return in early August.
High School Student Services Summer Hours & Services
- The High School Student Services summer hours are the same as the Main Office, 8am-2pm.
- Registrations for new students will be by appointment only, beginning in late July. Please call 703-426-1040 to begin the process and schedule an appointment.
- Immunization records should be sent by email to SMColeman@fcps.edu
- Transcript inquiries should be sent by email to LBSSTranscripts@fcps.edu
- Due to budget constraints and its effect on staffing, all requests for changes to the 2023-2024 course requests were due no later than June 1, 2023.
- Counselors return in early August. Please look for back-to-school messages from the HS Student Services staff in August.
- For all other High School Student Services topics, please call 703-426-1040.
Final Message from the Library
Student are encouraged to return their Lake Braddock library books before the end of the school year. If students discover they still have Lake Braddock library books out after the last day of school, the library books can be returned to the return library cart in the school’s Main Office during its office hours over the summer, or to the library when they return to school in August. No fees, no fines – just looking forward to getting library books back on to the shelves for the next school year. The library staff wishes all a great summer break!
Do You Have a Student Entering Seventh or 12th Grade This Fall?
Immunizations are required for all students entering seventh and 12th grades. Visit this Immunization webpage to learn about the required vaccines.
Caregivers should ask their private healthcare provider or the health department to review their student's immunization record to ensure that their student has received these required immunizations. It is important to schedule immunizations early in the summer, as seventh grade students cannot begin school in August without documentation of the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines, and 12th grade students cannot begin school in August without documentation of the Meningococcal vaccine.
Get more information on all student immunization requirements.
Updated immunization records can be sent to:
Sandy Coleman, HS Student Information Assistant, smcoleman@fcps.edu
Angela Santizo, MS Student Services Assistant, assantizo@fcps.edu
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.
Class of 2023 Information
Graduation ceremony images are now online!
https://galleries.photoday.io/gallery/BRUINSGRAD23
Please direct questions regarding graduation images to graduation@vosphoto.com.
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. Please see the June 16 communication with family resources for the summer.
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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