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Message from Ms. Kearns
Hello Bruin Families,
It is wonderful to be back after spring break and start the 4th quarter. Believe it or not, graduation is just two months away!
April is a busy month for celebrations and recognitions. This week, we celebrated our Assistant Principals and yesterday was National School Librarian Day. I am so grateful for our Assistant Principals, who are invaluable to the success of Bruin Nation.
I am also grateful for Ms. Pevner, Mr. VanWambeke, Ms. Hilyard, Ms. Rogers, and Ms. Sands who make our library a welcoming and enriching space for students and staff. It has become one of the most popular places for students to spend time. Thank you!
Lindsey Kearns
In April, we will also celebrate:
Month of the Military Child
National Arab American Heritage Month
Muslim American Heritage Month
School Library Month
Autism Acceptance Month
Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month
National Poetry Month
Workforce Readiness Month
Stay tuned for recognitions throughout the month in this newsletter and on social media.
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. Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS’ resources for military families.
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In this Issue
New Information and Important Reminders
Upcoming Dates and Events
Solar Eclipse Viewing
Crosstown Throwdown
April 17 Events
Volunteer Proctors for AP Exams
Spring Testing
LB Pyramid Art Show
Middle School Bruin News
High School Bruin News
NOVA Virtual Sessions for Seniors and Their Families
Athletics and Activities News
Medical Professionals Needed
Sports Physical Night
Class of 2024 News
Important Dates
Family Liaison News
LBSS PTSA
FCPS News
Quick Links
New Information and Important Reminders
Upcoming Dates and Events
April 10 - Eid al-Fitr - No School
April 12 - Pyramid Art Show
April 17 - Spring HS Pep Rally - 2nd and 8th periods will be flipped
April 17 - Purple Up! Day
April 22,23 - Passover
April 24 - Theravada New Year
Crosstown Throwdown: Come out next Friday April 12th 7pm at Robinson to see the LB Staff face the Robinson staff in a basketball game! Tickets are $5. Come support the Bruin Staff Team!
Solar Eclipse Viewing
A solar eclipse is happening on April 8, 2024. It's a rare and exciting astronomical phenomenon and one that requires important safety reminders. Looking directly at the sun, even during an eclipse, can permanently damage your eyes.
Here's what you need to know:
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Don't look at the sun without approved eyewear. This applies to students and staff, and we encourage you to reinforce this at home.
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Regular sunglasses are not good enough. The NASA website has more information about eye safety.
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Eclipse timing: The eclipse starts around 2:04 p.m., peaks at 3:20 p.m. (which coincides with dismissal for some students), and ends around 4:32 p.m. Please remind your child to be especially vigilant about eye safety during dismissal. If you have concerns about your child walking or riding the bus home, please arrange for alternative transportation.
For more details, visit the FCPS Solar Eclipse webpage.
April 17 Events
Pep Rally: The Spring HS Pep Rally is happening on Wednesday April 17th. The day will have a flipped bell schedule with advisory being at the end of the day. The pep rally will honor spring sports/activities and our Fanquest students!
Purple Up! Day: To show our support for all our military-connected families, we invite students, families, school employees, and community members to “Purple Up!” for military children. Wear purple on Wednesday, April 17. 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.
LB Parents - It is that time again. We NEED you to help proctor AP Exams in May. We will have teachers assigned, but if YOU take a slot, we can release them, and they get their planning period back. These exams are during Staff Appreciation Week and THIS is what teachers want. You can sign up for as many slots as you want, including back-to-back slots. All you will do is help hand out/collect exams and walk around as students take the exams. That is it! Your student does not need to be enrolled in AP Exams to help. We welcome MS parents. You may NOT proctor a particular exam if you have a child taking that exam. Please consider helping out in this very meaningful way. Sign up at the link below. If you have questions, just let us know. THANK YOU! #BruinsHelpBruins #Onceabruinalwaysabruin
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0944A8AD2CA1FB6-lake6#/
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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
Middle School Bruin News
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
We are once again organizing our Annual Sports Physical Night fundraising event and need volunteer Medical Professionals to sign off on our athletes’ participation status! We do not receive funding from the county to purchase medical supplies or upgrade equipment in the Athletic Training Room, so this event is a great way for our Athletic Training Program to support the needs of our student-athletes! If you or someone you know is an MD/DO/NP/PA, please SIGN UP HERE to volunteer for our event on June 5th at West Springfield High School.
Questions? Please email our Athletic Trainer, Kristyn Wharton.
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Our Annual Sports Physical Night is BACK!! As some of you may know, our Athletic Training Program does not receive funding from the county to purchase medical supplies or upgrade equipment. This event is a great way for our community to support the needs of our student-athletes and allow our Athletic Trainers to provide the best possible care! The event will be hosted by West Springfield HS on June 5th – MARK YOUR CALENDARS! If you would like to make an appointment, please SIGN UP HERE. Time slots are limited, we ask that you check your schedules to ensure your ability to attend!
Questions? Please email our Athletic Trainer, Kristyn Wharton.
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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.
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
New Regulation on Meditation and Silent Reflection Spaces
FCPS has developed Regulation 1502 to ensure all students and staff have reasonable accommodation and access to meditation and silent reflection spaces within the school division. The regulation provides guidance for schools on how to manage requests for silent reflection during instructional and non-instructional time, and for students to leave school for religious activities.
These spaces are for individuals to engage in prayer, meditation, or silent reflection, inclusive of their religious or non-religious beliefs. Parents and/or caregivers must provide written permission for students requesting to miss instructional time on a regular basis. Families are encouraged to contact Principal Kearns regarding accommodations. View Regulation 1502. Visit FCPS' Religious Accommodations in Schools for Students webpage for more information.
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:
- Month of the Military Child
- Register for the FCPS Family Summit
- Teaching Real-World Math Skills
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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