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Principal's Message
Hello families,
Today we held our second and final lockdown drill of the year and appreciate the attention and cooperation of our students. These drills are important for our students to practice what to do in the event of a true lockdown emergency.
The quarter and semester end next week, and there is a student holiday on January 29 as a teacher workday. An update has been made to the gradebook system, so that families will now have access to the gradebook until the last day of the quarter, January 28 at 4:00 pm, and will be available again February 4 at 6:00 am. If you have any questions about your student's grade, please do not hesitate to reach out to the teacher for assistance. If you need further assistance, please reach out to the subject area administrator or myself; we will do our best to get you the help that you need.
Thank you for your partnership and we look forward to a great second semester.
Lindsey Kearns
In this Issue
What's Happening at Bruin Nation
Upcoming Events
Testing Dates
New Information and Important Reminders
Parent Tech Talk
PTSA Mulch Sale
SR&R and Cell Phone Policy Survey
MS Yearbooks
SGA News
Class of 2025 News
Family Liaison News
Athletics and Activities News
Spring Sports Tryout Information
What's Happening at Bruin Nation
Upcoming Events
January 28: End of 2nd Quarter (no early release)
January 29: Teacher Workday (no school for students)
February 14: High School Pep Rally (2nd/8th periods flipped)
February 25: International Show
Testing Dates
January 30-31: English 11 Writing WorkKeys (required for graduation) administered during English 11 classes
March 17: IRW will be administered to 8th Grade ONLY during 2nd period Advisory (Make up will be March 19)
New Information and Important Reminders
Parent Tech Talk
Navigating the digital world with your child can feel overwhelming. Here are 10 essential tech tips to help keep them safe online.
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Talk Openly: Start an open, two-way conversation with your child.
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Control Access:Password-protect or control access to your child’s app store and gaming downloads.
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Set Limits: Establish clear time and area limits for device usage. Set regular "device check-in" times.
- Set a screen time limit on your iPhone
- Set a screen time limit on your Android
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Privacy First: Set all apps, games and devices to private.
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Location Protection: Turn off location data services on social media and nonessential apps.
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Data Forever: Explain to your child that information shared online can last a lifetime.
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Family Agreement: Create a contract with your child regarding online behavior.
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Friend List Review: Regularly review your child's friend lists on social media platforms and remove any unknown contacts.
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Beware of "Game Switching": Warn your child never to leave a game to chat with someone they don't know on a different platform.
Evidence Preservation: Do not delete messages, images or videos from predators and do not forward any sexually explicit images or videos. Save usernames, screenshots and images or videos as evidence for law enforcement to collect directly from the device.
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PTSA Mulch Sale
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Your generosity to Lake Braddock last year made a significant difference for our Senior class and we were incredibly grateful for your support. Thanks to your previous donations and purchases we were able to provide the Senior Class with an outstanding, safe and fun All Night Grad Party. We are once again reaching out in need of your support for The Class of 2025! If you have not already had a chance to do so please purchase from our MULCH SALE and/or make a direct donation. Your continued support will enable us again to host this fun and safe night for this years graduating class. We cannot thank you enough! To learn more about ANGP, please click here.
We are selling JK’s Double-Shredded Hardwood Mulch in 3 cubic-foot bags at $5.50 per bag. We offer Free Delivery the weekend of March 15/16, 2025 for orders of 15 bags or more. For orders that are less than 15 bags we ask that you pick up your mulch at the LBSS Parking Lot on Saturday, March 15th, 2025.
We also need lots of volunteers to help with our mulch sale. Please send an email to Sara Sousa if you are able to help.
Questions? Email: Sara Sousa
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SR&R and Cell Phone Policy Survey
All FCPS families and middle and high school students have received an invitation to participate in a survey about FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), cell phone policy, and cell phone storage options. The survey will be available through Monday, February 3. Please take a few moments to share your feedback and help FCPS make informed, inclusive decisions for all of our schools!
MS Yearbooks
There is ice on the streets, but warm your hearts with a purchase of the middle school yearbook!. The Ursa is filled with all the fun memories from your child’s school year. You can order your yearbooks online for $38. Please scan the QR code or visit https://prod.yboc.varsity.com. Use the code 13596 for Middle School.”
For questions, send a message to the yearbook adviser, Kelli Gary, at kmgary@fcps.edu.
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SGA News
Counselor Appreciation Week is February 3-7. Please fill out this form to give a shoutout to our counselors.
SGA's Love Spirit Week is February 10-14
Monday: We love to be comfy! Wear PJs to school.
Tuesday: Show love for LB! Wear LB spirit wear.
Wednesday: Relationship status!
-Single- Wear White
-Complicated- Wear Pink
-Taken- Wear Red
Thursday: Anti-Valentines Day! Wear black.
Friday: PS I Love You Day, wear purple!
International Night: February 25
 International Night Flyer
Class of 2025 News
Important Information
Senior Fees
$70 due no later than May 30, 2025. Please see email dated January 8 for payment options.
Senior Family Meeting
February 24 at 7:00 pm
Bridging Bruins
March 3- Application Begins
March 21- Application Ends
April 11- Notification of Acceptance
April 30- Final Approval
May 14- May 29- Internship
May 29- Presentation
PTSA Sponsored Mulch Sale
March 15 & 16
PROM-Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park
May 9
Senior Breakfast
May 30
Graduation
June 4
All Night Grad Party- St James
June 4 at 11pm
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
Spring Sports Tryout Information – High School ONLY
Spring Sports for high school students begin on Monday, February 24th. Students must complete two requirements to pick up a Tryout Card during Distribution Week (February 18-21). To receive a tryout card, students must submit or have a current and valid VHSL Physical Examination form (dated on or after May 1, 2024) on file with Student Activities and complete the online Athletic Registration. Students will not be eligible to tryout without a Tryout Card.
A select number of students with all requirements completed prior to Tryout Card Distribution will receive an email giving them the option to pick up their tryout card during WIN time on Friday 2/14, Wednesday 2/19, or Friday 2/21. All other students will be able to pick up their Tryout Card during all HS lunches in the cafeteria or after school in the Athletic Training Room (G101) of Distribution Week.
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Important Dates
February 18-21 - High School Spring Sports Tryout Card Distribution
February 24 - High School Spring Sports Tryouts Begin
Learn more about our Student Activities Program!
lakebraddockbruins.com
LBSS News You Choose (Sign up and select Athletics & Activities)
FCPS News
What Families Can Do to Fight Drug Misuse
FCPS is committed to raising awareness about the opioid epidemic with our educators, parents/caregivers, and students. Together, we can help ensure our students thrive.
What can families do?
- Show you disapprove of underage drinking and other drug misuse. More than 80% of young people ages 10-18 say their parents are the leading influence on their decision whether to drink.
- Show you care about your child’s health, wellness, and success.
- Show you are a good source of information about alcohol and other drugs. Find helpful resources on the FCPS Opioid Awareness webpage.
- Pay attention to your child and discourage risky behaviors.
- Build your child’s skills and strategies for avoiding drinking and drug use. Talk with your child about what they would do if faced with a decision about alcohol and drugs, such as texting a code word to a family member or practicing how they will say, “No thanks.”
Get more information on opioid awareness.
Application for the 2025 Student Representative to the School Board
The School Board student representative represents the interests of Fairfax County Public Schools students. The student representative is not a member of the School Board but serves in a nonvoting, advisory capacity. Students currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 are eligible to apply.
Watch this video to learn about the student representative experience from the current representative, Megan Sawant.
Application Information and Deadlines
To be considered for the election, students are required to provide:
- A written component, which is due Monday, February 24.
- A 30-second candidate video statement, which is due Wednesday, March 26. Candidates will be emailed a link to record their video on Monday, March 17.
Both application components are required to be considered for the election. Read more about the election process.
Virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings
If you have not been able to attend a Community Boundary Review meeting yet, it’s not too late! The following virtual meetings will have the same format and information available as the previous in-person meetings:
Click one of the dates above to register and receive your unique Zoom link. Please note that each virtual meeting will be capped at 400 participants to help provide a meaningful experience for all. Language interpretation will be available. Learn about FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.
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:
- SOL Score Reports
- Upcoming Budget Presentation
- Science Fair Judges Needed
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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