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Message from Ms. Kearns
Hello Bruin Families,
February was a wonderful month with performing arts performances, post-season competitions for winter sports, try-outs for spring sports, competitions by JROTC, FBLA, Science Olympiad, and much more. I am so proud of all that goes on here in Bruin Nation.
March looks to be just as busy. One of my favorite events held here is FanQuest, which is a wonderful time to celebrate our students who might not be able to participate in our traditional athletic offerings. Please see the flyer below for more information, and we hope to see you here on Friday, March 8.
March 20 is also International Night, which has become more and more popular over the years. The flyer is below with the ticket information.
It's a good time to be a Bruin!
Lindsey Kearns
National School Social Work Week
March 3-9 is National School Social Work Week. Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Social workers are assigned to every school and center in the school system. Most social workers serve one to two sites. Learn more about the role of social workers in FCPS.
Lake Braddock is so fortunate to have two high school and one middle school social workers, who every day, provide support and connections with our students. Thank you to Ms. Baake, Ms. Mountjoy, and Ms. White.
In this Issue
New Information and Important Reminders
Spring Testing
SEL Screening on March 4 or 6
LBSS Town Hall & PTSA Meeting: Schools in the Age of AI
FANQUEST
International Show
Family Engagement Survey
Class of 2024 Mulch Sale
Middle School Bruin News
March 22 Team Day Challenge
High School Bruin News
NOVA Virtual Sessions for Seniors and Their Families
Fairfax County Teen Job Fair
Athletics and Activities News
Class of 2024 News
Important Dates
FAFSA Updates
100-Day Senior Meeting
Family Liaison News
Parent Project Workshop
LBSS PTSA
FCPS News
Community Conversations
Virtual Military Night
Quick Links
New Information and Important Reminders
Spring Testing
The Spring Testing calendar is now available, with scheduling information on the Senior Survey, SOL and AP Testing. For full information about SOL testing, including laptop information, testing notifications, etc., please check out the SOL Schedule and General Information section of our website.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener, March 4 or March 6, 2024
All students will participate in the SEL Screener on March 4 or March 6, 2024 through Advisory classes. This is the spring edition of the screener, as students also participated in October. If you opted your student out of the screener in the Fall, they will still be opted out of the Spring screener. If you would like to opt your child out of this screener, you may find that information on our school website at this link: https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/B2S-SEL.
Schools in the Age of AI
Ever worry about AI (Artificial Intelligence) in our schools? What does AI mean for the future of your child and your child’s education? Is AI good or bad for our schools? How are our schools preparing our children for a future in a world of AI? Whether your child is going off to college in the fall or a rising 7th grader, this is an important issue to understand.
Learn about this and more in a special presentation, Schools in the Age of AI, by LBSS HS Counselor, Mr. Ian Brodie, during an LBSS Town Hall and PTSA Membership Meeting on Monday, March 4th, at 7:00 pm in Room L167 or by Zoom. Zoom requires registration with the below link.
When: Mar 4, 2024, 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting: Registration Link
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
FanQuest
It’s Fanquest time again! The Peer Helping class will be selling Fanquest 2024 t-shirts during B through E lunches next week, in the Bruin Den (located in the cafeteria) They are black with our theme “Shoot for Inclusion. The shirts are $15 each and are available in adult sizes S-XXL. Please help support our Special Olympics basketball team with your purchase.
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Look for the FCPS Family Engagement Survey This Sunday
Parents/caregivers will receive the FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey Sunday, March 3, from independent research firm K12 Insight. Please participate — your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve practices to best support our students. Taking this survey will also help strengthen the partnership between your family and our school. When that partnership is strong, students can experience a range of benefits including improved school readiness, higher student achievement, better social skills and behavior, and an increased likelihood of graduating high school. The survey will take about 10-15 minutes to complete and will be available in 10 languages. Please visit the Family Engagement Survey webpage for more information. Your voice matters!
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Class of 2024 Mulch Sale
We need your help! We need lots of volunteers to help with the Class of 2024 mulch sale. Proceeds are going towards the All Night Grad Party. Please view the open needs using the 2 links below.
Student sign up
Adult Sign up
Middle School Bruin News
MS Team Day Challenge
The pep rally for Middle School Team Day Challenge has been moved from March 14 to March 22. The bell schedule for that day will be changed to flip 2nd and 8th periods.
High School Bruin News
NOVA Virtual Sessions for Seniors and Their Families
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is offering virtual information and application sessions. Information sessions will provide an overview of NOVA and the opportunities, services, and resources designed to connect high school seniors to the NOVA Nighthawk Community.
Sessions are open to all FCPS seniors and their families. For questions, email admissions@nvcc.edu or call 703-323-3000.
Fairfax County Teen Job Fair
Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs and Career-Building Workshops will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, at Chantilly High School, and Saturday, March 9, at West Springfield High School.
Student registration is free and open to all teens in Fairfax County seeking employment, volunteer opportunities, or tips on building their resume. Business registration is also free and open to any organization providing positions for students.
Athletics and Activities News
Learn more about our Student Activities Program!
lakebraddockbruins.com
LBSS News You Choose (Sign up and select Athletics & Activities)
Class of 2024 News
Important Dates
March 7, 2024 - 100 Days Meeting @ 6:30 pm in the Cafeteria - Informational session for parents leading up to graduation, prom, and All Night Grad Party
May 17, 2024 - Prom - Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park
June 4, 2024 - Graduation - Eagle Bank Arena @ 2:00 pm
June 5, 2024 - All Night Grad Party @ Saint James 11:00 pm
FAFSA Updates for Seniors and Their Parents/Guardians
We recently received information about resources and workshops to help families complete this year's FASFA. We compiled the information on our website to make it more accessible.
100 Day Senior Meeting
We are quickly approaching the big day for our Class of 2024. Lake Braddock and the PTSA will be hosting our 100 Day Senior Meeting on March 7th at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. All parents and guardians are encouraged to attend and hear about the upcoming events leading up to Graduation Day.
At the meeting, we will be discussing important information about Senior Fees, Prom, our mulch sale fundraiser, the Bridging Bruins program, our End of Year Calendar, the Graduation Ceremony, and the All Night Graduation Party.
Please join us in the cafeteria to kick off the last 100 days of school for the Class of 2024.
Family Liaison News
Please stay up-to-date with our Family Liaisons on our web site:
https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/student-services/information-our-family-liaisons
There you will find our weekly newsletters full of important information for our families.
Lake Braddock Secondary School is offering the Parent Project workshop for Spanish speaking families that have pre-teens or teenagers. This series of workshops will equip parents with the strategies needed to help manage their children’s behavior with less conflict. See attached flyer in English and Spanish.
 
Additional Resources
Family and School Partnerships
Family Resource Center
Parenting Education Programs through Fairfax County
English Empowerment Center: USA Learns
English Empowerment Center: Free Conversation Class and Continued Learning Between Semesters
LBSS PTSA
For up-to-date information, please visit lbssptsa.org.
The time has come to start signup for the mulch sale!!
Of super importance, we’re looking for an adult who can be the mulch snack lead. It requires shopping for food ahead of time for all the volunteers and keeping pizza coming when the trucks return with hungry and tired kids. If that’s something you're interested in, please sign up! Thank you for your support of LB Seniors!!
Student sign up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0544ABAB2F4-mulch3
Adult Sign up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0544ABAB2F4-mulch4
FCPS News
Our Schools, Our Future: Community Conversations Continue
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future – A Community Conversation. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to a conversation on:
- Tuesday, April 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Graham Road Elementary School.
- Tuesday, April 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at South County Middle School.
- Thursday, May 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Terraset Elementary School.
- Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Hybla Valley Elementary School.
- Thursday, May 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Poe Middle School.
- Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Katherine Johnson Middle School.
Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help FCPS plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability. Events are open to all. Learn about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
Learn About Pathways and Opportunities at Virtual Military Night
FCPS School Counseling Services is hosting a Virtual Military Night on Wednesday, March 20, 6-8 p.m. This event is designed for high school students and their families who are interested in learning more about the military pathways and opportunities. Enlistment, service academies, and ROTC pathways will be represented.
District News/In Case You Missed It
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Where FCPS Funding Comes From
- Community Conversation on Fentanyl and Other Drugs
- FCPS Family Engagement Survey Opens
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
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