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Principal's Message
There is so much happening over the next few weeks, leading up to the end of the 1st quarter. Between Performing Arts concerts and shows, Athletics games and competitions, SGA events, and more. We hope you and your Bruin can always find enjoyment at Bruin Nation.
Finally, please note the schedule change on November 8. 2nd and 8th periods will be flipped for our Middle School Team Day Challenge during the last block of the day.
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is hosting a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for one of the following conversations:
Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
In this Issue
What's Happening at Bruin Nation
Important Reminders
Photo Makeup and Retake Information
Immunization Clinic
High School Information
AP Testing Information
Middle School Information
Applications for TJ
MS Yearbook
Class of 2025 News
Important Dates
Senior Photos
Family Liaison News
Athletics and Activities News
Upcoming Events
National School Principals Month
LGBTQIA+ History Month
Disability History and Awareness Month
National Bullying Prevention Month
October 24 - Student Photo Make-ups
October 30 - Trunk or Treat
October 31 - End of 1st Quarter - 2-hour early release
November 1 - School Holiday for Diwali / Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day
November 3 - End of Daylight Saving Time
November 4-5 - School Planning and Teacher Work Day
November 8 - 2nd/8th periods flipped for MS Team Day Challenge
What's Happening at Bruin Nation
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!
If you would like to host a trunk, please complete this form.
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Save the Date for the fall blood drive. Students must have parent permission regardless of age, donors must be 16 or older. If parents would like to donate at this drive, they must sign in at the front office as a guest and be escorted to the gym for their appointment. To request an appointment, contact nmmarkey@fcps.edu
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Important Reminders
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.
High School Information
AP Testing Information
If your high school student is taking at least one AP course this school year, please make sure you are checking for important AP information found in two places:
Please contact the AP Testing Team below with questions and /or concerns:
Lynn Carrera: LNCarrera@fcps.edu
Deb Brown: DSBrown1@fcps.edu
Gary Ranallo: GWRanallo@fcps.edu
Maggie Spingler: MMSpingler@fcps.edu
Middle School Information
Applications Open October 21 for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Middle school students who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to apply for admission to the Class of 2029 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST).
The application will be available on the TJHSST Admissions Office webpage starting Monday, October 21, at 4 p.m. Applications must be started by 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, with a deadline to submit the application by Friday, November 15, at 4 p.m. Visit the TJHSST registration page for more 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 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
We are working to schedule an additional date for yearbook photos. Stay tuned for more information.
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
Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 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 age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.
FCPS This Week
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- FCPS Family Orientation
- Community Conversations
- Immunization Clinics
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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