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Message from Ms. Kearns
Hello Bruin Families!
As we enter the long Labor Day Holiday weekend, I want to thank you for your support as we opened the year and finished our second week of school. We have been working with students on our new cell phone policy and on Tuesday, September 3rd, full implementation of violations begins which will include confiscation of the devices and progressive consequences.
Next week, we will welcome all of our middle school families for Back to School Night. We look forward to connecting with those families on Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Additionally, we have our first home football game on Friday, September 6th and our 2nd Annual Pyramid Carnival from 5-6:30 pm on the front field. We hope to see you there!
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
LBSS Pyramid Night Flyer
Labor Day
Friday, August 30, and Monday, September 2, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends. See the complete school year calendar.
Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your questions or concerns regarding Fairfax County Public Schools. Your voice matters! Community Conversations will be held this Fall 6:30-7:30 p.m. on:
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Monday, September 9, at Holmes Middle School
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Monday, September 23, at Newington Forest Elementary
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Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
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Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary
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Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary
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Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle
Click the date above to register. Registration is not required but helps with planning. Additional registration links will be shared in next week’s This Week at FCPS. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
In this Issue
Upcoming Events
New Information
Fentanyl Fact Sheet
Middle School Information
MS After School Program
MS Cross Country
MS Yearbook
High School Information
HS Picture Day
Class of 2025 News
College Application Session
College Parent Night
Important Reminders
Virtual New Parent Coffee
Upcoming Events
August 30 & September 2 - Labor Day Holiday
September 5 - MS Back-to-School Night (see flyer for details)
September 5-6 - HS Underclass Photos
September 6 - Virtual New Parent Coffee (see below for details)
September 12-13 - MS Underclass Photos
September 19 - HS Back-to-School Night
September 27 - Homecoming
New Information
The Fentanyl Fact Sheet was shared with all students this week in Schoology. Jessica Giffin is the Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist for the Lake Braddock Pyramid. If you need support for a student or have concerns you’d like to discuss, please feel free to reach out to her via email at jlgiffin@fcps.edu or call 703-426-1194. For general information about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please visit https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/student-safety-and-wellness/substance-abuse-prevention-program
Middle School Information
LBSS Middle School After School Program and Cross Country
The Middle School After School Program will start on September 9, 2024. Registration is required to participate.
-Online Registration: https://forms.gle/EgxXuTSsFNcrdCYM9
The schedule for this year’s program is still being finalized with teachers and sponsors, and we expect that to be done by the first week of September. In the meantime, please check out the Lake Braddock Secondary School MSASP website to see some of the programs that were offered last year. That website will be updated periodically throughout the year.
Middle School Cross Country:
- Parent meeting: September 11, 2024 - 6:00-7:00 pm, in the cafeteria.
- Registration: Cross country registration (separate from the afterschool registration)
- Physical form and Emergency Care Card: Physical form & ECC
- forms can be returned to JJMINNIS1@FCPS.EDU
If you have any questions, please contact Jerald Minnis by email (JJMINNIS1@FCPS.EDU) or phone (703) 426-1085.
Middle School Yearbook
The Middle School Yearbook is now on sale! From now through December 31, 2024, the cost is $36.
Don’t miss out! Order one for your child today! The code for the middle school yearbook is 13596.
Make it easy by scanning the QR code!
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High School Information
HS Picture Days
Victor O'Neill Studios will be on campus next week on September 5 and 6 to photograph 9th-11th graders. 9th and 10th grade students will have their photos taken during PE classes and 11th grade will go during English classes. Students not taking PE or English classes will be sent during 2nd period Advisory.
Victor O'Neill Studios has asked for 2-3 parent volunteers to assist the photographers. Volunteers will receive $25 off their photo package. If you are interested, please email Julie Moore before Wednesday, September 4.
Pre-order Online: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001132277#login
Images Available: Approximately two-three weeks after picture day
Questions about Ordering? Email us at underclass@vosphoto.com
Class of 2025 News
All seniors will attend the College Application Post-Secondary Session during Advisory on Tuesday, September 3, at 8:15am in the Little Theatre. NOVA and Trade/Apprenticeship Sessions will be held in the near future.
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Senior families are invited to attend the College Parent Night on Wednesday, September 4, at 6:00pm in the Little Theatre. We hope to see you there!
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Important Reminders
Virtual New Parent Coffee
We would like to welcome all of our families who moved during the summer and are new to FCPS by extending an invitation to our virtual New Parent Coffee on September 6 from 8:30am-9:30am. If you would like join, please complete this google form (https://forms.gle/jJzfoUGGjRUELoPW6).
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
Athletics and Activities News
Learn more about our Student Activities Program!
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FCPS News
2024 Student Rights and Responsibilities
FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R.
Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Monday, September 30.
You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.
2023-30 Strategic Plan: Foundation of Four PillarsWhile the five goals of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan focus on student success, the four pillars describe what FCPS must do well to reach our goals for all students:
- The first focus of the pillars is on teaching and learning. We want to make sure each and every student has access to excellent and inclusive learning environments, and that instruction meets students’ individual needs.
- The second pillar focuses on our connection with families and our communities. We cannot do this work alone. Strong partnerships are key to our students’ success.
- The third pillar is centered on our hiring and maintaining a world class, diverse workforce. We want to make sure our incredible employees have what they need to help our students thrive.
- The fourth and final pillar centers on how we bring this all together. We remain focused on creating a culture of equity, excellence, and accountability where data guides our decisions.
Visit our Strategic Plan webpage for more information.
Safety Drills During the School Year
Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance.
The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill.
Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.
Know Our Security Terms
FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.
Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned.
If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE
Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.
Update Contact Information
Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from your school and FCPS by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon.
Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to their child’s school.
Complete Permission Forms
Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. Parents can easily opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.
Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.
Submit Absences
Parents can submit daylong absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Note: Partial day absences and changes of transportation should still be reported directly to the school front office.
Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet?Contact your school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
Overdose Awareness and Understanding the Dangers of Opioids
In Northern Virginia, consistent with national and state trends, the opioid epidemic continues to impact communities, including young adults and school-age children. Opioids are a class of drugs used to treat pain and can include prescription medication and illegal drugs.
Tragically, their misuse can lead to devastating outcomes. Fentanyl is an extremely fatal and especially powerful opioid, even in small doses. Most fatal overdoses in Fairfax County in recent years have involved fentanyl.
August 31 is Overdose Awareness Day. There are three things you can do now to support student wellness and increase understanding of the dangers of opioids and fentanyl:
- Talk with children and loved ones in your life about the dangers of drug use, especially opioids. For more information about substance use among youth, tips on how to recognize and prevent substance abuse, and available support services, please watch this webinar.
- Safely store and dispose of medications, including prescription pain medications, to prevent drug misuse.
- Sign up for a Virtual REVIVE! training class to learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose and administer naloxone nasal spray to reverse an opioid overdose.
Learn more about the dangers of opioids and available resources on our website. Visit the Student Safety and Wellness webpage for more information on topics related to student well-being.
FCPS This Week
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Understanding the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)
- School Safety Reminders
- Community Conversations with Dr. Reid
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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