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Principal's Message
Thank you to all the families who came for our MS Back-to-School Night last night. It was wonderful to meet so many of you.
Tonight is our Pyramid Carnival leading up to our first home football game. We hope you can join us to enjoy the carnival and cheer on our band, cheerleaders, dance team, and football team.
As we look forward the end of September, please note our Homecoming Activities listed below. On Friday, September 27, 2nd and 8th periods will be flipped for our HS Pep Rally.
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
LBSS Pyramid Night Flyer
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
September 11 National Day of Service
Reflection and Silent Space Accommodations
Pyramid Carnival and Homecoming Parade
LBSS Band Tag Day
Testing Information
Middle School Information
MS Picture Day
MS Yearbook
Class of 2025 News
Important Dates
Important Reminders
LBSS Middle School After School Program and Cross Country
Upcoming Events
September is Attendance Awareness Month
September 11 - Commemoration/Patriot Day
September 12-13 - MS Underclass Photos
September 15-October 15 - National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 19 - HS Back-to-School Night
September 27 am - 2nd and 8th periods are flipped for HS Pep Rally
September 27 pm - Homecoming Parade, Bite of Braddock, and Game
New Information
September 11 National Day of Service With the upcoming 23rd anniversary of September 11, FCPS acknowledges the loss of life, the heroism of our first responders, and the resilience of our country. The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, also called Patriot Day, is a chance to reflect and act in service to others to honor those who were injured or killed in the terrorist attacks.
All FCPS students are encouraged to participate in service learning as it supports Portrait of a Graduate (POG) attributes and social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. Middle and high school students can learn more about service learning by logging into their Naviance account to access x2VOL.
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Reflection and Silent Space Accommodations
As we begin a new school year, let’s be mindful of the Expectations for Meditation and Silent Reflection Accommodation Regulation. This new regulation was developed last Spring to ensure that students and staff, regardless of religious backgrounds, have reasonable accommodations and access to meditation and silent reflection spaces within their school or building. This effort aligns with the FCPS’ commitment to providing students and staff with a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive work environment.
Students are only permitted to use Meditation and Silent Reflection rooms during instructional time when a request cannot be accommodated in any other way that does not impact instruction. Parents/caregivers must provide written permission for students to miss instructional time regularly.
If you would like to give permission for your child to miss instructional time for prayer or meditation, please complete this form.
Pyramid Carnival and Homecoming Parade
Pyramid Night is Today! Come out to support our classes and PTSA! We’ll have Kona Ice, Roaming Coyote, Mr. Softee, Two Smooth Dudes and more amazing food trucks that support our classes! We are also so excited to have Alpacas, inflatables, a dunk tank, cotton candy, face painting, balloon twisting and more free fun!
Do you have a convertible, jeep or pick up truck? Would you be willing to drive your car in the homecoming parade on Friday the 27th? We need more cars to help show off our amazing students! Please reach out to nmmarkey@fcps.edu or jibritton@fcps.edu if you are able to drive! Please also consider donating candy to the high school classes for them to give out during the Homecoming Parade!
LBSS Band Tag Day
Lake Braddock Band and Color Guard will be out in the Lake Braddock Community Saturday from 9-1 looking for support of our band program to help raise funds for uniforms, equipment, instruments, and music.
PSAT/NMSQT Exam and SAT School Day
On Wednesday, October 9, 10th and 11th grade students will be taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) exam, and all registered 12th grade students will be participating in SAT School Day. Please note that all 10th and 11th graders will automatically be registered for this assessment; there is not separate registration process for the PSAT as there is with SAT.
School Day Schedule
All FCPS high schools will operate on a two-hour early release schedule. High school academy courses and all high school shuttles will be canceled on this day.
- Students receiving low incidence special education services receive a normal instructional program if not participating in the PSAT/NMSQT or SAT School Day
- Grades 7 & 8 will attend school with a modified schedule to be released at a later date
- Grade 9 students do not attend school this day
- Grade 10-11 students take the PSAT/NMSQT, with limited exceptions
- Grade 12 students who registered for the SAT by the September 4 deadline should arrive to their testing location before 8:00 am. Those choosing not to take the SAT and who did not register will not attend school this day. If your student decides NOT to take this SAT test before October 9, please have them reach out to Mrs. Fava to cancel the registration at TCFava@fcps.edu with no penalty.
- Students taking the PSAT or SAT must bring their school issued device to assess. If your student did not check out a device from tech, it is HIGHLY advised that they check one out as loaners are not available. If a student arrives without the device, they will be dismissed from testing without an opportunity for make-up. Schools do not have ample supplies for loaners.
- Grab and go lunch will be provided for students prior to dismissal.
Please make every effort to not schedule appointments during this assessment time if your student plans to participate. Please note that absences will only be excused based on the county absence policy noted here: https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/leadership/policies-regulations-notices/attendance-policies. Please note that for test security reasons as designated by College Board, students will not be permitted to leave their testing room until all participants have submitted their tests.
Middle School Information
School Picture Day is Coming!
📅 Date: Thursday September 12th & Friday September 13th 2024
📸 Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day
🛒 Pre-order Online: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001132334#login
📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at underclass@vosphoto.com
Students will have their pictures taken during their Health and PE Classes.
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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Class of 2025 News
Important Dates
Graduation: June 4, 2025 -- 9:30 am
Fall Senior Meeting: September 25: 2nd period (Little Theatre)
Fall Senior Parent Meeting: October 15: 7:00-8:00 pm (Cafeteria)
Important Reminders
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.
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!
lakebraddockbruins.com
LBSS News You Choose (Sign up and select Athletics & Activities)
Home Football Game Information
Date: Friday, September 6th
Opponent: Madison Warhawks
Kickoff: 7:00 PM
Gates Open: 6:15 PM
Welcome Bruin Fans!
We're excited to host our first home varsity football game! Here's everything you need to know for a great game day experience:
Tickets:
- Adults: $7
- FCPS Students: $5
- Free: Children 5 & under, Seniors 60+
- Buy online to skip the line!
- Join the Athletic Boosters for an all home regular season pass with express entry!
Seating, Parking & Entry:
- Limited parking available, park in designated spots only.
- Elementary and middle schoolers must be accompanied by an adult.
- Entry through main gate at top of stairs or side gate by lower turf.
- Anyone who leaves must pay to re-enter.
- Students must be picked up within 30-minutes of the end of the game.
What You Can Bring:
- Purses, diaper bags, and reasonably sized bags are permitted with adults (subject to search).
What's Not Allowed:
- Students cannot bring backpacks or bags.
- Outside food or drinks
- Smoking or tobacco products (anywhere on campus)
- Artificial noisemakers
- Sporting equipment (balls, etc.)
Halftime Fun:
- Enjoy performances by the LB Marching Band and Lake Braddock Varsity Dance Team!
Spectator Code of Conduct:
- Be a good sport and show positive behavior.
- No abusive language, alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.
- Stay in your designated seat and off the field.
- Respect players, coaches, fans, and officials.
- Remember - it's about the kids! Let the coaches coach and officials officiate.
- Follow directions from staff and security.
- Failure to comply may result in removal from future games.
Go Bruins!
FCPS News
Immunization Requirements
Please check with your health care provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.
You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office.
Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:
- A health care provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
- A health care provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with their religious tenets or practices.
Find more information on immunizations.
Make Every Day Count! The Importance of Attendance
As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during breaks from school.
Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.
Learn how families can help form good attendance habits
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:
- Immunization Reminder
- Make Attendance a Priority
- How Is FCPS’ Redesigned Website Working for You?
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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