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Principal's Message
Next week marks the exciting culmination of 2024 with Winter Spirit Week! Get ready for a fun-filled week of themed days, culminating with a "High School Throwback" Friday where staff will be showcasing their best high school looks. I can't wait to see the creativity!
A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated directors and talented students who have graced us with incredible concerts and theater productions this year. The winter performances were truly inspiring. We are deeply grateful to our booster organizations for their unwavering support of our Performing Arts programs, and we extend our sincere appreciation to all the parents who generously volunteer their time to make these events possible.
As we bid farewell to the fall athletics season, we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our dedicated athletes. Thank you to our exceptional coaches and student-athletes for their hard work and dedication in representing Lake Braddock with pride. We are immensely grateful to our Athletic Boosters for their tireless efforts in supporting our athletic programs throughout the season. Congratulations to all our athletes on a season of success!
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
In this Issue
What's Happening at Bruin Nation
Children's Holiday Concert and Open House
New Information and Important Reminders
International Show
Boundary Review Committee Meetings
High School Information
FASFA Form Available
HS Yearbook
AP Testing Information
Middle School Information
MS Yearbook
Class of 2025 News
Important Dates
Senior Photos
Family Liaison News
Athletics and Activities News
Upcoming Events
December 10 (7:00 pm) - MS Band Concert
December 12 (7:00 pm) - HS Band Concert
December 23-January 3 - Winter Break (School Closed)
Spring 2025 Testing Schedule
What's Happening at Bruin Nation
International Show
Save the date for the International Show on February 25, 2025! We will host two shows that evening in the Little Theater. Keep an eye out for updates for ticket sales following winter break. Any student wishing to participate should contact Mr. Britton or Mrs. Markey if they missed the interest meeting this week.
PTSA Mulch Sale
Order now to support the Seniors All Night Grad Party (ANGP)! The PTSA is offering JK’s Double-Shredded Hardwood Mulch (Brown) in 3 cubic-foot bags at $5.50 per bag
Free Delivery for orders of 15 bags or more and live in LBSS zone. Delivery is Sat. or Sun. March 15-16, 2025
Orders less than 15 bags must be picked up at the LBSS Parking Lot on Saturday, March 15th, 2025
**Last day to order is March 1**
https://lbssptsa.org/online-store/ols/products/mulch
The Lake Braddock Band Program invites you to a special Holiday Concert and Open House designed for children and young band students! Join the Bruin Symphonic Band as they play some festive holiday tunes, see the Marching Bruins Halftime Show, and listen to various small instrumental ensembles including the Lake Braddock Jazz Band. Children can explore the "Bandieland" trail through the Music Department wing, collect treats and stickers at the various stops, and learn more about instrumental music program along the way. Treats will end your tour!
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New Information and Important Reminders
Community Meetings on the Comprehensive Boundary Review
If you did not get a chance to attend one of the recent community meetings on the Comprehensive Boundary Review, please consider attending the final meeting in this first phase of the boundary review process. The Region 1 meeting will take place Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m.,in the Madison High School cafeteria. Register today. If you are unable to participate, stay tuned for details about virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings coming early next year.
View FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.
High School Information
2025-26 FAFSA Form Now Available
The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available. Any college-bound high school senior — regardless of income — who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs should complete a FAFSA form.
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to work with their children to complete the FAFSA as early as possible. Check each college’s financial aid office webpage for deadlines and financial aid forms. Then, create an account, if you have not already done so, and fill out the FAFSA.
The Virginia Alternative State Aid (VASA) application will be available in late January for students who are unable to complete the FAFSA. To help determine which aid option is right for you, visit the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia website.
Get Help Filling out FAFSA From College Access Fairfax
Over the next few months, College Access Fairfax will be offering several programs on completing the FAFSA/VASA and finding and applying for scholarships. Get information on these programs and how to access them on the College Access Fairfax website.
In addition, College Access Fairfax staff are available for virtual one-on-one help sessions to complete the FAFSA/VASA. To request an appointment, families should email appointments@CollegeAccessFairfax.org.
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
TIS THE SEASON…To Order Your Middle School Yearbook!!
…before the price goes up. From now until 12/31, you will pay only $36 for The Ursa middle school yearbook. Order today and capture all the memories of your middle school student’s 2024-25 school year.
Just scan the QR code or type the URL into your browser: https://prod.yboc.varsity.com Use the Middle School code 13596.
If you have any questions, please send an email to kmgary@fcps.edu
Class of 2025 News
Important Dates
All sessions for senior photos at LBSS have been filled. If your senior still needs to have a yearbook photo taken, they should check in with Ms. Poquis in L202.
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
Learn more about our Student Activities Program!
lakebraddockbruins.com
LBSS News You Choose (Sign up and select Athletics & Activities)
FCPS News
Student and Family Resources
Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue!
FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures.
Winter Special Education and 504 Newsletter
The latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. Topics in this issue include:
- Community Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities
- Save the Date: 2025 Family Summit
- SEL Screener Results
- New Accessibility Resources
- Adapted Physical Education and Recreation Program
- Why Some Students with Disabilities Stay in FCPS Until Age 22
- VR Programs Supports Out-of-State Post Secondary Schools
- Executive Functioning Webinars
- Early Literacy Resources
- ESY and Assessment Webinar
- COVID-19 Compensatory Education: FCPS Service Delivery Options
Subscribe to the Special Education and 504 Newsletter.
No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students
Is your high schooler experiencing anxiety, behavior changes, or challenges with peer and family relationships? If so, you may refer your child for weekly therapy with a licensed therapist through Hazel Health. Visit the Teletherapy webpage for information on this service.
FCPS This Week
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Course Selection for Middle and High School Students
- Join Our Teacher Team!
- Comprehensive Boundary Review Updates
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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