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Principal's Message
It was quiet in the halls today in Bruin Nation. I hope your child had a chance to relax and recharge over the long weekend.
Next week is our PSAT/SAT Day on Wednesday, October 9. Several emails have gone out with details and reminders are shared below.
Finally, the first quarter is quickly coming to an end. Please note the 2-hour early release on the final date of the quarter on October 31.
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
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:
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
Testing Information
Middle School Information
MS Bell Schedule October 9
MS Photos
MS Yearbook
Class of 2025 News
Important Dates
Senior Photos
Senior Meetings
Family Liaison News
Athletics and Activities News
Important Reminders
Reflection and Silent Space Accommodations
AAP Referrals
Upcoming Events
National School Principals Month
LGBTQIA+ History Month
Disability History and Awareness Month
National Bullying Prevention Month
October 9 - PSAT/SAT Day - 2 hour early release
October 14 - Student Holiday
October 24 - Student Photo Make-ups
October 31 - End of 1st Quarter - 2-hour early release
Disability History and Awareness Month
In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community.
National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition.
Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”
For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact your child's sub school so that they can support you and most importantly your student.
New Information
Testing Information
October 9, PSAT/SAT School Day Reminders
- SAT/PSAT location emails were sent on September 30; search “Testing Location Oct 9”
- Test administration begins promptly at 8 am; students arriving after 8:30 will be dismissed with no make up
- SAT test takers MUST have proper identification to enter the test
- All students must use their school issued Chromebook (bring your charger as well)—there are no loaners and students that arrive without their Chromebook will be dismissed from testing with no make up
- Dismissal is at 12:30 pm—students will not have access to phones until dismissal
- Bring something to work on following test submission
- 9th grade students do NOT attend school on Oct 9
- Middle School students will follow a modified bell schedule with a 2 hour early release
Middle School Information
MS Bell Schedule for October 9th
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Period 4
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8:00-9:26
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Period 6
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9:33-10:58
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Period 8
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11:05-12:30
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Grab-N-Go Lunch
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12:30-12:45
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*Please note there will be no PERIOD 2 Advisory/WIN.
MS Photos are Available
School photos are now online. Families should have received an E-Proof via email. Please remember to check spam.
Questions? Contact underclass@vosphoto.com.
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 Photos
Final Opportunity:
Monday November 4
Monday November 11,
Tuesday November 12
Don’t miss this opportunity to be photographed for the yearbook! The required attire for the school’s yearbook pose are traditional Tuxedos and Drapes; provided by us! You can also choose to wear your own formal attire; we suggest an all black attire. In addition to the free yearbook session, we also offer sessions that include casual/personality portraits and Cap and Gown
portraits.
Please follow the link below to choose your session type and appointment time: www.vosphoto.com/lakebraddock
As a friendly reminder, appointments are needed for Senior Portraits.
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, is in the Cafeteria, not 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
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
Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on:
- Tuesday, October 8, 3-7 p.m.
- Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Middle and High School Clinics
FCPS is partnering with the health department to host immunization clinics at middle and high schools. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations.
Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.
The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation
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.
Our final goal is Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation. We are preparing our students for a future that has yet to be imagined. We must give them the skills they will need to succeed. Watch this video to see students exploring and preparing for careers through Career and Technical Experience programs. See how Goal 5 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:
- All FCPS Schools Accredited
- How FCPS Is Teaching Reading and Writing
- Become a Special Education Teacher
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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