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Message from Ms. Kearns
Hello Bruin Families,
As we close out the third quarter and enter spring break, I wish you and your families a restful, relaxing week. Our school and offices will be closed until Monday, April 1.
We look forward to seeing students back in the halls on Wednesday, April 3.
Lindsey Kearns
This week, and for the first time, FCPS is celebrating Neurodiversity Affirmation Week. It's a time to recognize, appreciate, and honor the diverse neurological differences that exist among us, including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurological variations. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment that values all student’s unique learning styles and strengths, understanding that diversity is not just about the ways in which we differ, but also about embracing these differences to make our community stronger and more vibrant.
Kristen Haynor, our outstanding Neurodiversity Specialist, has designed a magnificent poster that should have already made its way to you through the pony. We trust you will identify a prominent location within your school to display this poster, which enlightens and informs about Neurodiversity. This week, we encourage you to take a moment to honor and celebrate the neurodiverse students and staff members who enrich our school community.
Nardos King, Ed.D.
Chief Equity Officer
Fairfax County Public Schools
Spring Break🌷 March 25-29 is spring break. Schools and school offices will be closed. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break! See the complete school year calendar.
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In this Issue
New Information and Important Reminders
Upcoming Dates
MS Band Assessments
SAFER Choices Program
Spring Testing
Information from Victor O'Neill Photographers
LB Pyramid Art Show
Middle School Bruin News
Middle School Yearbook
High School Bruin News
NOVA Virtual Sessions for Seniors and Their Families
Athletics and Activities News
Class of 2024 News
Important Dates
Family Liaison News
LBSS PTSA
FCPS News
Quick Links
New Information and Important Reminders
Upcoming Dates
March 25-29 -- Spring Break
April 1-2 -- Student Holidays
April 10 -- School Holiday
MS Bands District XI Assessments
Congratulations to all middle school band students who performed at District XI Assessment this past weekend. Months of hard work really paid off and we are very proud of these students.
SAFER Choices Program
On April 4, 2024, Lake Braddock is bringing the SAFER Choices educational program led by Mike Domitrz to our 8th (period 6) and 10th (period 8) grade students. There will be two assemblies held in the Little Theatre, one for each grade, tailored to be age appropriate. Your student will discover how-to skills for:
- Honoring the boundaries of one's self and others.
- Understanding the importance of consent (asking first).
- Intervening when disrespect is occurring in front of you.
- Supporting survivors of sexual assault.
- Addressing today's pressures - such as sexting and inappropriate pictures/pornography.
- Building a healthier school culture.
If you wish to opt your student out of the SAFER Choices presentation, please email Kristin Girardin at kegirardin@fcps.edu.
In the evening, we will offer a free one-hour parent program at Lake Braddock, hosted by Mr. Domitrz. The program entitled, “SAFER Choices for my Child in a Sexualized World,” will start at 7:00 pm on April 4th in the Little Theatre. By attending the evening parent program, we hope parents will gain useful skills and strategies for helping students make safer choices around relationships, dating, substances, and consent. Parents of any grade level student are welcome to attend.
Spring Testing
As the Spring SOL testing window quickly approaches, we want to remind families that schools do NOT have extra chargers and students are responsible for coming to school with fully charged Chromebooks as well as their chargers. State standardized testing cannot take place on personal devices therefore students MUST bring their school issued Chromebook and charger on testing days to be properly prepared. It is imperative that all students arrive to school and their testing/holding locations on time.
https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/about/sol-schedule
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Information from Victor O'Neill Photographer
To view and order photos online :
Please visit: vosphoto.com/underclass
When prompted for an online code, use your Student ID (your student may also recognize this as their lunch or library number). Families can email underclass@vosphoto.com for any questions about the ordering process.
To order a replacement ID card please complete the link below :
www.vosphoto.com/idcard
Please let us know if you have any questions, we are here to help!
Underclass@vosphoto.com
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Middle School Bruin News
MS Yearbooks
Middle School Parents and Students!
Be sure to buy the 2024 Middle School yearbook, the URSA soon, as prices will go up after Spring Break!
This yearbook has the special photographic spread celebrating Lake Braddock’s 50thAnniversary. At the low price of $37, it’s a deal that can’t be beat!”
SPECIAL ATTENTION: 7th Grade Parents: Some of you ordered last year’s 2023 yearbook on MySchoolBucks. If you ordered that by accident, please contact Ms. Gary at kmgary@fcps.edu to make sure you get the book that has your students.
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.
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
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
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.
Thank you for joining the NAVIANCE virtual workshop on March 19th, in the beginning we had some technical difficulties, you may want to skip de recording until you get to minute 11 and 40 seconds.
English: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/rec/play/8pEEib5ZcStKo61aLsLgI9uDnRBt4ACfJdx7oJd8hX5X04RIgkdXeqxLjzP2d-tNORKVa5ixhK0aNb-L.sy2s6Jf3D4JVW4Ha
Passcode: nEl+dA#21=
Spanish audio file: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/rec/play/Q2cHr5osPKAqGeoYKthwoDPp5AgwuoznWUgHsQ9q4izJn0iDsfL52B7xHfYjgCbe93q9cdhabgWGv6g.I9s5dhZqRew1BxHC
Passcode: nEl+dA#21=
Vietnamese audio file: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/rec/play/UooYWtNJLNvAVKgSGin-pnIXtE0LXnVZ0kxhT5vXuihGR3bUG0gOou-r5k2DLnbVLTYEfQtfTJwaCYU6.apgcPd8dzAEkQks-
Passcode: nEl+dA#21=
Korean audio file: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/rec/play/uDlTS9ZINwhZ6m2Q-rEXR_UdADHJEVws7kClwr8QnWnQ_ymFxBN8N85zWYefpC5kA-ln6S-LGRo_8ifG.SLC4z7ADLSDXsM8J
Passcode: nEl+dA#21=
Deaf & Hard of Hearing: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/rec/sdownload/nmYk_JArz0JTHiiF6kgmGmVVWjne4eoxHHZs7D_xGpZG4QjpS--XskxdkzFwg6PGKN6Ft2d0k91luNek.6SlpdMs2aPSZmmRI
Passcode: nEl+dA#21=
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.
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.
Safe, Supported, and Included — the FCPS Family Summit 2024
The FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Marshall High School. The conference will cover topics that are helpful for all families, such as social-emotional resources, along with a specially curated online component to provide supports for students with disabilities and their families.
Some of the topics include raising resilient, independent children; forming meaningful connections with children; addressing big emotions; and the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. The conference is being planned by several FCPS offices in collaboration with the Fairfax Alliance of Black School Educators, Black Women’s Educational Alliance - DC Chapter, Hispanic Educators Association, and Asian Educators Association.
This year’s theme is Safe, Supported, and Included, which aligns with Goal 2 of the FCPS Strategic Plan. More details will be available after spring break.
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:
- Updated COVID Recommendations
- Last Chance to Take the Family Engagement Survey!
- April Webinars and Events for Families
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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