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Principal's Message
Fall is definitely here, with the chill in the air. I am happy to report that we had a successful day of PSAT and SAT testing. We're proud of our Bruins and grateful for your continued support.
Thank you for being a part of Bruin Nation!
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
Bruin Events
New Information
Photo Makeup and Retake Information
Immunization Clinic
Middle School Information
MS Yearbook
Class of 2025 News
Important Dates
Senior Photos
Family Liaison News
Athletics and Activities News
Important Reminders
Upcoming Events
National School Principals Month
LGBTQIA+ History Month
Disability History and Awareness Month
National Bullying Prevention Month
October 14 - Student Holiday
October 24 - Student Photo Make-ups
October 30 - Trunk or Treat
October 31 - End of 1st Quarter - 2-hour early release
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Monday, October 14, is a student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples' Day. See the complete school year calendar.
National School Lunch Week
Celebrating the Power of School Lunches
Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers.
This School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. Also, new menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? Nutrition Services now has printable menus.
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.
Bruin Events
SGA’s brand new mental health campaign is hosting its first event on October 22nd. All LBSS students are invited to come to room A212 at 3:00 after school to carve pumpkins and learn about SGA’s mental health initiative!
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The Lake Braddock Choral Department will host our annual fundraising concert “Dessert on Broadway” October 29th in the Little Theater. We encourage you to come when the doors open at 6:30 pm to enjoy a sweet treat and browse over an amazing selection of silent auction items and raffle prizes. The auction includes tickets to a Nationals game, Signature Theatre tickets, Escape room vouchers, gift cards and more! The concert begins at 7 pm. Use the link below to purchase your tickets today!
https://lbchorus.org/dob
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Trunk or Treat is happening on October 30th in the student parking lot from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. The event is $5 per child or $10 per family. We encourage everyone to dress up and celebrate the spooky season as a Lake Braddock Community!
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New Information
Photo Make-up and Retake Information
Victor O’Neill Studios is coming back on Thursday, October 24 for underclassmen portrait makeups and retakes.
This session is open to those who meet the following criteria:
● Any student or staff member who was absent for the original sessions.
● Any new/transfer students or staff who joined after the original sessions.
● Any student/staff who was dissatisfied with their original picture day portrait.
Please note:
○ No purchase is necessary to retake photos. Any student may retake their photo for use in the yearbook.
○ Students retaking their portrait will not receive a new ID card.
○ The new portrait will replace their original yearbook portrait and then be available for purchase.
○ Students who previously purchased a photo package and would like to retake their photo MUST return their original photo package to the photographer in order to receive a new package.
Anyone who has not ordered can still preorder retake photos using the links below :
https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001132851#login, https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001132852#login
Feel free to contact our office with any questions or concerns: underclass@vosphoto.com | (703) 532-0013
Fall Immunization Clinic at Lake Braddock
Lake Braddock Secondary School will host a School Site Immunization Clinic on December 6, 2024, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). Only students enrolled at Lake Braddock Secondary School may participate in the clinic.
The following immunizations will be offered during school hours at the School Immunization Clinic:
- Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) Vaccine
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine
Find additional information for each vaccine.
If you would like your child to receive immunizations as part of the School Site Immunization Clinic, you must first provide:
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Permission via a signed Adolescent Vaccine Clinic Consent Form, which can be found in the Middle and High School Clinics section on this webpage.
- A copy of their immunization records (if available).
- A copy of the front and back of their insurance card (if applicable). Insurance is not required.
Please bring your signed consent form to our front office by November 18, 2024, in order for your child to participate. If your child is insured, please submit a copy of the front and back of your child’s insurance to our front office as well. You may contact our school’s public health nurse at 703-426-1010 with any immunization questions.
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 Family Meeting
The Senior Family Meeting is on Tuesday, October 15 at 7:00 pm in the Cafeteria
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)
FCPS News
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 take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
FCPS This Week
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Learn About Lexia for Literacy
- Schools Win Exemplar Awards
- Upcoming Community Conversations
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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