|
English | Español | አማርኛ | 中文 | 한국어 | Tiếng Việt | العربية | فارسی | اردو
Principal's Message
Dear families,
As the holiday season approaches, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your continued support of Lake Braddock Secondary School. Your partnership is invaluable in creating a positive and nurturing learning environment for our students.
This week, we've been treated to some truly inspiring performances by our talented chorus and guitar students, and the directors for their exceptional guidance and support. Their dedication, hard work, and passion for music have shone brightly. We're so proud of their accomplishments and grateful for the opportunity to share their talents with our community.
I wish you and your families a joyous and peaceful holiday season filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments. May the new year bring you happiness, health, and prosperity.
Lindsey Kearns
In this Issue
What's Happening at Bruin Nation
International Show
PTSA Mulch Sale
New Information and Important Reminders
School Delays and Closings
High School Information
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 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
New Information and Important Reminders
Be Among the First to Hear About School Delays/Closings
Watch this video to see how FCPS makes weather closing decisions.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be among the first to hear about weather delays and closings! Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE. Emails and text messages are sent to parents and caregivers based on the addresses and cell phone numbers entered on this platform.
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.
|
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.
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.
|
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
Free Webinars and Events for Families
In January, the Family Resource Center (FRC) will host webinars for families on:
Sign up for the FRC newsletter or visit their webinar webpage.
Upcoming Family Academy Events
You are an important part of your child's education! The FCPS Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings.
Comprehensive Boundary Review Update
The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16 at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received. If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in a virtual meeting:
- Friday, January 10, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1-2:30 p.m.
- Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m.
- Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
Language interpretation will be available.
All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.
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:
- Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration
- Be Among the First to Hear About Closings/Delays
- Fall 2024 Sports Champions
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Quick Links
|
