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Principal's Message
Thank you to our High School families who joined us for Back-to-School Night last evening. We always appreciate the opportunity to connect.
Next week is Homecoming Week. Please note that on Friday, September 27, 2nd and 8th periods will be flipped for the High School Pep Rally during the last block of the day. Later in the afternoon, we'll have our annual parade through the neighborhood, ending at Bite of Braddock on the blacktop. Please remember that the marching band will perform after the game due to the homecoming activities at halftime. We hope to see you there!
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
Blue Star Welcome Week
Every year, approximately 600,000 military-connected families relocate. Most of these families move to new duty stations, while some transition out of the military and others transition in. Most of these moves take place over the summer, and Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to ensuring our military families feel welcomed and a sense of belonging to their local community.
Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity for our community to welcome our military-connected families and show them our appreciation for their service and sacrifices. Throughout the week, FCPS will help ease their transition through events, messages, actions of welcome, and opportunities to make meaningful connections. Please help us welcome our military families during Blue Star Welcome Week, September 21 - September 29, 2024, and throughout the year! #BlueStarWelcomeWeekFCPS
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Heritage Month Celebrations
Throughout the year, LBSS celebrates various heritage months. This year, we are partnering with our student affinity groups to design our experiences, so the way these are celebrated may vary from month to month. This month, our Hispanic Student Association worked with us to develop a playlist for passing music, a display case of notable figures by Door 1, and some Advisory experiences throughout the month. We look forward to continuing our work with the student affinity groups to build a strong, student-driven community partnership.
Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:
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Monday, September 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Newington Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, September 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.
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Monday, October 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Fairhill Elementary School.
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Monday, October 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Virginia Run Elementary School.
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Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School.
Events will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
In this Issue
Upcoming Events
New Information
LBSS Principal's Cabinet
Testing Information
Make Up Picture Day
News from SGA
Main Office Volunteers Wanted
High School Information
HS Photos are Online
Middle School Information
MS Yearbook
Class of 2025 News
Important Dates
Change in Fall Senior Meeting Date
Family Liaison News
Parent Technology Workshop
Athletics and Activities News
Important Reminders
Reflection and Silent Space Accommodations
AAP Referrals
Upcoming Events
September 15-October 15 - National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 27 am - 2nd and 8th periods are flipped for HS Pep Rally
September 27 pm - Homecoming Parade, Bite of Braddock, and Game
October 3 - Rosh Hashanah Holiday - school is closed
October 4 - Teacher Workday - no school for students
October 9 - PSAT/SAT Day
October 14 - Student Holiday
October 24 - Student Photo Make-ups
October 31 - End of 1st Quarter - 2-hour early release day
New Information
LBSS Principal's Cabinet
The application for students to serve on the 2024-25 Principal's Cabinet is now open. Students from every grade are chosen to represent the entire student body in order to make Bruin Nation the best it can be. The application will close at 3:00 pm on September 30 and students will be notified the following week.
Testing Information
Just a reminder that PSAT/SAT school day administration to take place on October 9 for all 10th and 11th graders (PSAT)and registered seniors (SAT) beginning promptly at 8 am. Students arriving after 8:30 will be sent to their sub school to contact home as they will be dismissed from testing with no makeup. Please avoid scheduling appointments or travel on this day.
In preparation for this test, student MUST participate in the Digital Readiness scheduled during Advisory on September 25. It is imperative all students check their school issued device in this lesson BEFORE test administration. If students miss this lesson, please encourage students to reach out to their advisory teacher to make up during the next advisory with their advisory teacher. In addition, STUDENTS should make sure they have access to their College Board account or create an account if they do not have one by going here.
Students must take the PSAT/SAT on their school issued Chromebook and loaners are not available. If you did not check out a device, it is advised students visit the tech office, B122, to check out their device. Do not wait!!!! Personal devices are prohibited by College Board. If students arrive for testing without their school issued device, they will be dismissed from testing with no makeup. An eNotify was sent out providing information regarding charger distribution. If your student has not picked up a charger, please ask them to go to the tech office.
Make Up Picture Day
If your child was not able to have pictures taken this month, there will be one additional date on October 24, 2024.
News from SGA
Homecoming is right around the corner which means that Spirit Week and the Pep Rally are coming up too! The week of the 23rd show your school spirit by participating in the Spirit Days!
Bite of Braddock is coming up on Friday the 27th! Come before the football game for a tailgate where we will have music, food trucks, fundraisers, and tons of fun!
Ticket Sales for the homecoming dance will open on E-Tix next week! Starting the 23rd, SGA will be selling tickets during every high school lunch but will only accept cash. If you would like to bring someone that does not go to Lake Braddock to the dance, guest forms are available at the subschools.
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! Candy donations are given right back to the community during our annual homecoming parade and trunk or treat events.
We need volunteers for the Homecoming Dance the night of the 28th. If you would like to come and volunteer your time that night to help hand out water and with other responsibilities please sign up with the link!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904054CABAB2AA5FD0-44668550-lbhomecoming#/
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Main Office Volunteers Wanted
We are looking for volunteers to help with photocopying in the Main Office. If you are interested in serving, please email Julie Moore.
High School Information
HS Photos Are Online
The team at Victor O’Neill Studios would like to thank your school for a great picture day!
We are reaching out to inform you that student images are now online. If your school provided emails to the VOS team, please let parents know to be on the lookout for an email from Victor O'Neill Studios. If they do not see it in their inbox, check the spam/junk folder. Please share the information below with your parents:
Any student who has not had a chance to order, it’s not too late! Please visit: vosphoto.com/underclass. use your student ID when prompted for the online code.
For questions regarding school pictures please email: underclass@vosphoto.com
Middle School Information
Middle School Yearbook
ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS!!
Now is the time to order your Middle School yearbook. You can buy it for $36 from now until 12/31.Beginning in 2025 prices will increase! If you order now, you can also get a special name plate to add to your cover. The yearbook will not be available until next May. So, put your order in now before they sell out! Here is a link: https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/. Be sure to use the code 13596 to place your order for the Middle School yearbook.
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Class of 2025 News
Important Dates
Graduation: June 4, 2025 -- 9:30 am
Senior Photo Sessions:
October 14 -- 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
October 31 -- 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
November 4 -- 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
November 11 -- 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
November 12 -- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Senior Meetings and Senior Family Meetings
The date of the Fall Senior Meeting has been moved to Friday, October 11 from 8:00-9:30 am in the Little Theatre.
The Senior Family Meeting is on Tuesday, October 15 at 7:00 pm, also in the Little Theatre.
Family Liaison News
Please stay up-to-date with our Family Liaisons on our web site. There you will find our weekly newsletters.
https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/student-services/information-our-family-liaisons
The Family Liaisons at Lake Braddock Secondary School, Sue Kwan and Alejandra Pena-Ulloa would like to invite you to the Parent Technology Workshop on Tuesday October 1st from 7:00-8:30pm at the School Library (enter through door 1), we will work on: ParentVUE/SIS account, School Attendance Procedure in ParentVUE, Schoology, E-Hall pass system, Talking Points, Digital Resource Consent Form and other resources. Space is limited, please register by Friday September 27th using this link: https://forms.gle/UkvRm4D6Bzx61wZ47
Athletics and Activities News
Learn more about our Student Activities Program!
lakebraddockbruins.com
LBSS News You Choose (Sign up and select Athletics & Activities)
Important Reminders
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.
The Fall window for Full-time AAP Referrals Closes on October 15, 2024
Parents/guardians of students in seventh or eighth grade who meet the below requirements and would like their student considered for full-time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time (Level IV) Referral Form to our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Julie Green, jagreen@fcps.edu, no later than October 15, 2024.
Requirements for Fall AAP Screening:
- Students new to FCPS schools as of January 1, 2024 - October 15, 2024
- A family enrolling in one of FCPS schools for the first time
- A family re-enrolling a child in FCPS schools after being gone last school year (regardless of where they lived)
- A child who was enrolled in FCPS in Kindergarten - 3rd grade left and re-enrolled in FCPS schools in 7th grade.
Forms for full-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
FCPS News
FCPS Trust Policy Supports Caring Culture
Fairfax County Public Schools is proud of its caring culture and strives to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all students and families. The FCPS Trust Policy solidifies this commitment and aligns with Fairfax County Goverment's Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy. It ensures that FCPS students and families can access FCPS benefits and services without fear that information will be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials. Please visit FCPS’ Trust Policy webpage to learn more about the policy and regulation in multiple languages.
The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, Empowered
The Office of Food and Nutrition Services' updates to lunch menus align with FCPS’ Strategic Plan Goal #2 - Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered. The new menu options reflect the many voices and cultures represented around every FCPS lunch table!
FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts.
As part of the second goal, we want each and every student to feel like they belong and have the support they need to thrive. See how Goal 2 is being put into practice.
FCPS This Week
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Accessing Intervention Plans
- Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning
- Update Immunizations Today!
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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