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Message from Ms. Kearns
Hello Bruin Families,
This will be our next-to-last News You Choose for the 2023-24 school year. There is a lot happening next week, starting with graduation on Tuesday. I look forward to honoring the Class of 2024 and celebrating their remarkable achievements.
For our graduating seniors, the PTSA has extended the deadline to purchase All Night Grad Party tickets through next Monday.
Finally, it would be great to see everyone at the fields next Tuesday, June 4, at 7:30 pm, supporting our varsity baseball and softball teams in the State quarter-finals. Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.
In the month of June, we recognize the resilience and determination of the many individuals who are fighting to live freely and authentically. We stand with those facing an ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice. This Pride Month, we affirm our obligation to uphold the dignity of all people. Each individual in our school community should feel valued for who they are. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
Caribbean American Heritage Month
FCPS celebrates the rich diversity and honors the many contributions of immigrants of Caribbean heritage to our nation during the month of June. Caribbean individuals are some of the most ethnically diverse in the world. There are more than 8.5 million individuals in the United States born in the Caribbean or of Caribbean ancestry. Learn more about Caribbean American Heritage Month.
In this Issue
New Information and Important Reminders
End-of-Year Schedule Changes End-of-Year Schedule School Library Book Roundup MS Yearbooks Biking Interest Club Student Laptop Collection 8th Grade Formal
Class of 2024 News
Graduation Livestream Last Few Details
LBSS AI Series for Caregivers
Season Recap
Family Liaison News
Athletics and Activities News
LBSS PTSA
FCPS News
Quick Links
New Information and Important Reminders
End-of-Year Schedule Changes
June 4 -- Graduation Day (10:30 am release) June 6 -- Final Exams begin for 7th-11th grade -- half-days begin June 12 -- Last day of School (10:00 am release)
End-of-Year Schedule
Our end-of-year schedule has been finalized and you can find it here. Please note the following information:
- On June 4, school is released at 10:30 am due to graduation
- Final exams for underclassmen begin on June 6, which means half days
- The last day of school is June 12 and school will end at 10:00 am
School Library Book Roundup
Time to return Lake Braddock library books that have been checked out this year to the school library. All books were due May 29.
Those students who have books checked out have been receiving reminder notices to their fcpsschools.net email address, and will receive an email notice again June 3.
A labeled return cart stands outside the library, as well as a return bin immediately inside the library’s door.
If a book cannot be found, please come report to a librarian. There are no fines or fees – just want to round up our books at the end of the school year to put back on our library shelves!
Middle School Yearbooks
With only days left, the yearbooks are running out. Make your purchase today! Scan the QR code to pay online at MySchoolBucks.com, OR your student may pay cash. The cost is $40, and books are available NOW. Send students to the concession stand during A and B lunch!”
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Student Laptop Collection
June 11: 7th-11th grade collection after 7th period in the Lecture Hall
June 12: 7th-11th grade collection in the Cafeteria
Students should check with their teachers to find specific location.
FAQ:
- Can't make those dates? Early turn-in starts May 27th in B122 (8 AM - 3 PM).
- Students will get a digital receipt upon return. Lost laptops or chargers will incur a fee via MySchoolBucks.
- Enrolled in summer school or an FCPS program? Students can keep your laptop!
- If you have additional questions, please contact the school office at 703-426-1000.
Biking Interest Club Seeks Old Bikes or Bike Parts
Do you have an old bike or bike parts you don't use anymore? The Biking Interest Club is holding a bike donation drive on June 8th 1-4 pm. All bikes and parts will be donated to Phoenix bikes, a nonprofit that repairs old bikes and gives back to youth and adults in need. They also provide hands-on programs for teens 12-17 to learn how to build and repair bikes. Here is Phoenix's criteria for the bikes they want and here is the link to their website to learn more about them. If you cannot make the given date for collection email joeyadams408@gmail.com to learn other ways to donate. Email the same email if you have any further questions about the donation. We hope you can give your bike a second life for someone in need.
8th Grade Parents!
The Middle School Student Council Association (SCA) will host the 8th Grade Formal Dance on Saturday, June 1st from 7PM to 10PM in the school cafeteria. Appropriate attire for this occasion is semi-formal wear. The theme for the dance is “A Night in Hollywood: Red Carpet Premiere.” Tickets are $15 (cash only) and will be sold during A and B lunches from May 28 – May 31. More information can be found in this link: 8th Grade Dance Parent Letter 2024
WE NEED DONATIONS!!!! To sign up for donations, please visit this SignUp Genius:
8th Grade Formal Donation Sign Up
You may bring in donations on Saturday, June 1 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the cafeteria or drop them in the main office the week beginning May 28.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!!!!!!!!! We need parents to help sell tickets at lunch and to help set up, chaperone, and clean up on June 1. If you are interested in helping with any aspect of the dance, please go to this SignUp Genius:
8th Grade Formal Volunteer Sign Up
Thank you for your help! If you need more information, email Kathy Williams, SCA Sponsor (kcwilliams@fcps.edu).
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Class of 2024 News
Graduation Livestream
The 2024 graduation ceremony will be livestreamed. Please use the following link:
https://tinyurl.com/LakeBraddock2024
Last Few Details
Second Graduation Rehearsal - Gym - Monday June 3rd - 9:00 am
- Second Graduation Rehearsal: Students need to arrive at the gym no later than 9 am. We will practice the entire ceremony (processional, seating, etc.) Anticipate this rehearsal lasting approximately 3 hours.
- Caps and Gowns will be distributed after this rehearsal.
- If a student has any outstanding financial obligations, they will not receive their cap and gown until all obligations are paid in their Subschool.
Graduation Ceremony at Eagle Bank Arena - Tuesday June 4th - starting at 2:00 pm
- Arrival for Seniors
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Seniors arrive at 12:30 pm via the loading dock.
- Professional dress is expected
- Doors will open for families at approximately 1:00 pm.
- We encourage carpooling or dropping students off
- Seating for Spectators
- EagleBank Arena provides ample accessible seating for patrons in wheelchairs as well as those who may have difficulty with steps. All entrances to the arena are at street/concourse level and are wheelchair accessible. Portals 4, 8, 13 and 17 are reserved for guests in wheelchairs. Rows E, F, and G in every section will be labeled "Reserved for the Handicapped." These rows have 1, 2 or no steps to maneuver.
- EagleBank Arena has a wheelchair that can be used to assist guests to and from one location to another but must be returned after each use rather than kept for the duration of the event. To request a wheelchair, please see event staff (in green vests).
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Parking is available for guests with disabilities at both the South and West entrances, including a drop-off location near the West entrance. Van accessible parking spaces are located adjacent to the South entrance. These spaces are well-marked and are monitored. Please remember that all vehicles must display state-issued accessible parking tags or placards to park in these spaces.
- For additional information, please contact EagleBank Arena at 703-993-3001.
- Graduates in the first half of the alphabet will be seated on the left side of the stage; parents and guests should be seated on the North side of the Eagle Bank Arena.
- Graduates in the second half of the alphabet will be seated on the right side of the stage; parents and guests should be seated on the South side of the Eagle Bank Arena.
- The Ceremony
- The ceremony will start at 2:00 pm. and last approximately 2 hours.
- We ask for your cooperation to help ensure the ceremony gets the respect and dignity it deserves. Please no air horns, beach balls, or other distracting behaviors. Our seniors have worked extremely hard and every student deserves to hear his/her name read aloud.
- Guests and family members are asked to remain in their seats during the ceremony. Standing in the aisles or going on the arena floor for any reason is not permitted.
- Students will then exit the Eagle Bank Arena via the North side of the Arena. Please wait for your student outside of the North exit. This location is a change from previous years.
- Victor O’Neill Studios will provide commencement portraits with no obligation to purchase. Information for purchasing portraits will be inside the graduation program.
- Memory Videography will be the graduation videographer. Information for purchasing a video will be inside the graduation program.
LBSS Artificial Intelligence (AI) Series for Caregivers
In our ever-evolving world, artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly important role. To equip you and your student(s) for the future, we're excited to announce the launch of the Lake Braddock AI Series for Caregivers. Over the next few weeks, the New You Choose will provide you with accessible information about AI, its applications, and its potential activities. We hope through theses snippets you will gain some knowledge to navigate this exciting new frontier alongside your child.
Did you miss an earlier episode of the Lake Braddock Caregivers Series on artificial intelligence? You can find each previous episode on the Lake Braddock website!
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LB AI Series for Caregivers: Season Recap
Did you miss the Lake Braddock Caregivers Series on artificial intelligence? Fear not! You can find each episode listed below on the Lake Braddock website AND you can find even more detailed information along with additional resources and ideas for engaging your family in learning about AI at the LB Caregiver’s Guide to AI website.
Episode 1: What is Artificial Intelligence?
AI refers to computer programs that can learn and adapt, with machine learning being a common type used for tasks like image recognition and product recommendations. Get a basic overview of the key components of artificial intelligence.
Episode 2: Navigating the Filtered World
AI seems to be everywhere - from your child's favorite game to their recommended videos. Students need to be aware of the positive and negative consequences.
Episode 3: Hot Topics - Bias, Plagiarism, and Cheating
Many popular AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini generate text and images, which kids might want to use for schoolwork. Consider the academic and legal ramifications of using AI in your work.
Episode 4: Skills for Careers of the Future
Skills like problem solving, creativity, and collaboration are crucial for future careers in AI, and critical thinking will be essential regardless of AI's advancements. Explore the different careers that incorporate artificial intelligence.
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
Athletics and Activities News
Learn more about our Student Activities Program!
lakebraddockbruins.com
LBSS News You Choose (Sign up and select Athletics & Activities)
Athletic Registration is now open for the 2024-25 school year.
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We are now accepting VHSL physicals dated on or after May 1, 2024.
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Dance Team 2024 - 2025 Tryout Information; Questions? Varsity Dance Team Head Coach Hannah Reedy, hereedy@fcps.edu
LBSS PTSA
For up-to-date information, please visit lbssptsa.org.
FCPS News
Digital SAT Replaces Paper in 2024-25
This October, the SAT School Day will be administered in a digital format nationwide. Some testing accommodations are administered differently for digital tests than paper/pencil tests. See information about accommodations for students with disabilities.
SAT School Day and PSAT/NMSQT
SAT School Day and PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) exams will be held at each high school on Wednesday, October 9, at no cost to families. The digital SAT School Day exam is offered to 12th-grade students, and the digital PSAT/NMSQT exam is provided to 10th and 11th-grade students.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities and Multilingual Learner Supports
Because the College Board operates these exams, students receive testing accommodations or support only sometimes. If you have a student with disabilities entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade or have a multilingual student entering 12th grade, please review the accommodations request process and/or EL support request process and return forms to the high school by Monday, August 5.
Find out more about SAT and PSAT assessments in FCPS
Online Campus Summer Registration Closing Soon!
Registration for summer classes with FCPS' Online Campus will close on Friday, June 7. Online campus courses are for students in grades 7-12. Email OnlineCampus@fcps.edu or call 703-503-7781 with any questions.
Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation All Year
All Fairfax County middle and high school students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector and Fairfax CUE buses for free! With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Learn more about the Student Pass. Complete the application and return it to our front office.
No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide a safe space to address concerns such as:
- Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss
- Anxiety, worry, fears
- Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships
- Academic stress
In order for students to participate, caregivers must give permission for FCPS to share basic demographic information with Hazel Health in ParentVUE and provide consent. Students can then be referred to therapy by a guardian or school staff member.
You may refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or by contacting our school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services. Find our contact information on this webpage.
Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
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:
- School Board Adopts 2025 Budget
- Online Campus Summer Registration
- Family Life Education Materials Available for Review
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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