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Principal's Message
Next Monday is the monthly general membership meeting for our LBSS PTSA. I will be sharing information about academic advising for the 2025-26 school year and additional updates. Please use this Zoom registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckduqoqTwqGND-sAd17l42CxdXznWs3U4O or please join us at 7:00 pm in room L167 (enter through Door 17).
If we do not see you at the PTSA meeting, we hope you are finding other opportunities to engage with us during National Family Engagement Month.
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
Boundary Review Community Meeting
Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on [your region’s date and location (above)].
Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available.
If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.
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November is National Family Engagement Month! This month reminds us that families are children’s first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Over 40 years of research shows that the most effective way to increase student achievement is for families to be actively involved in the education of their children. The importance of family engagement will be highlighted during the month of November as we celebrate and strengthen family-school partnerships together.
https://www.fcps.edu/november-family-engagement-month
In this Issue
What's Happening at Bruin Nation
MS Theatre Presents Peter Pan, Jr.
SGA Canned Food Drive
Fall Blood Drive
New Information and Important Reminders
JROTC Program Featured in Magazine
PTSA Reflections
High School Information
HS Yearbook
AP Testing Information
Middle School Information
Candid Photos
Applications for TJ
MS Yearbook
Class of 2025 News
Important Dates
Senior Photos
Family Liaison News
Athletics and Activities News
Upcoming Events
Month of November
November 21 - National Family Engagement Day
November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday
What's Happening at Bruin Nation
MS Theatre Presents Peter Pan, Jr.
Come fly away with us to Neverland November 21-23! Peter Pan, Jr. tickets on sale now! Visit LBTheatre.com or use the QR Code for tickets.
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SGA Canned Food Drive
Our canned food drive is going on now! Now through November 21st SGA's canned food drive directly benefits the hard working bus drivers in the FCPS community. Please have your child bring canned/non-perishable goods to their advisory class. The advisory class with the most donations will receive a donut party!
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Save the Date for the fall blood drive on November 19. 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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New Information and Important Reminders
JROTC Program Featured in Magazine
Our JROTC program was featured in Northern Virginia Magazine recently. Read all about it here.
PTSA Reflections - Applications are Due Nov. 22
Do you enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections! Grab your submissions guidelines and entry form today at LBSS Reflections Submission Application. Applications are due. by Nov 22 to LBSS Reflections. For inspiration, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more about prizes and scholarships at pta.org/reflections/awards.
High School Information
High School Yearbooks
Order your 2025 HS Yearbook now. Prices increase in January.
Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and use code 5061.
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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
Candid Photos
Do you have pictures of your child in 7th or 8th grade on your phone? Pictures from summer vacations, summer birthdays or sports events? And what about your pets?
Well The middle school yearbook is looking to put those pictures in the 2025 yearbook. Just scan the QR code or type the url into your browser: www.hjeshare.com.
Upload your candid photos of all those good times. We look forward to seeing them.
If you have any questions, please send an email to kmgary@fcps.edu.
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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
Senior Photo Sessions:
December 12 - 7:30 am - 9:30 am -- sign-up information emailed on October 24
Other Dates
March 15-16 - PTSA Sponsored Mulch Sale
May 9 - Prom
Graduation: June 4, 2025 -- 9:30 am
Senior Ads
The yearbook is a memory book for students, and you can make your senior's yearbook a treasure by including a personalized ad. Through www.yearbookordercenter.com, you will upload high resolution images, place the images in an ad template, and write your own message to your senior(s).
If the content of the photos is inappropriate for a school setting, you will be asked to change your ad. Please be mindful of this with baby photos.
Original artwork and poetry may be submitted. Lyrics, poems, quotes and Biblical references are limited to four lines and must include attribution. We cannot violate copyright law.
The Yearbook Order Center accepts credit cards, echecks and PayPal payments.
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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
Football Regional Playoff 1st Round
Friday, November 15
7:00 PM at home vs Robinson
NOTE: No Booster Passes will be accepted! Tickets: Adults $7 / Students $5
Purchase tickets online: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/18675/lake-braddock-secondary-school-athletics
High School Meet the Winter Coaches Night - November 20, 7 PM, Cafeteria
High School Fall Sports Awards Ceremony - December 11, 7 PM, Little Theatre
Learn more about our Student Activities Program!
lakebraddockbruins.com
LBSS News You Choose (Sign up and select Athletics & Activities)
FCPS News
Tutoring Resources for Families
Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.
FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.
✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.
FCPS This Week
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Veterans Day Recognitions
- Resources on IEPs, Financial Aid, Literacy, Community Leadership
- Teacher Hiring Event
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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