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Principal's Message
Hello families,
As we launch into the second half of the school year, we're energized and excited about the opportunities ahead for our students! We'll be finalizing course selections for next year in the coming weeks, and many of our academic and athletic teams are gearing up for playoff season – get ready to cheer them on!
Next week is School Counselor Appreciation Week, and we at LBSS want to express our sincere gratitude for our incredible middle and high school counselors. They are truly dedicated to our students, generously giving their time and expertise to ensure every student's needs are met. From guiding course selections and academic planning to supporting students' well-being and stress management, our counselors are invaluable. Please join us in thanking them for their exceptional contributions.
We deeply appreciate being part of this vibrant and supportive community. We look forward to continuing our strong partnership with you, working together to empower our students to thrive and achieve their full potential.
Lindsey Kearns
In this Issue
What's Happening at Bruin Nation
Upcoming Events
Testing Dates
New Information and Important Reminders
Parent Tech Talk
LB Theatre Presents Cinderella
PTSA Mulch Sale
MS Yearbooks
SGA News
Class of 2025 News
Senior Panoramic Available
Family Liaison News
Athletics and Activities News
Spring Sports Tryout Information
What's Happening at Bruin Nation
Upcoming Events
Black History Month
Career and Technical Education Month
Love the Bus Month
VSBA School Board Appreciation Month
February 13-15: LB Theatre Presents Cinderella
February 14: High School Pep Rally (2nd/8th periods flipped)
February 25: International Show
February 28: Beginning of Ramadan
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
Last week, we touched on essential online safety tips. Now, let's dive deeper into how to talk to your tweens and teens about the online world.
Just like teaching them to cross the street safely, open and ongoing conversations are key. Here's what to discuss:
For tweens and teens:
- Talk about how they should never post personal information or inappropriate content.
- Discuss sexting and the permanency of online data.
- Teach them how to avoid online predators by setting up privacy controls on their devices, like restricting apps’ location access.
- Explain the warning signs that characterize online predators.
- Tell them that safe adults won’t ask them to keep secrets or disrespect their boundaries.
- Help them identify a trusted adult or guardian they can go to for help.
- Discuss steps they can take if a friend confides in them about inappropriate online interactions, such as telling a trusted adult or pointing them to Know2Protect resources.
- Explain that minors shouldn’t share sexual abuse material because it’s illegal.
- Explain that even if they’ve already shared sexual abuse material or been involved in inappropriate online interactions, it’s not too late to tell an adult and get help.
- Discuss cyberbullying.
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The Prince is giving a ball! His Royal Highness, the heroic and charming Prince Christopher (or Topher, for short) has returned from University and is soon to be crowned as King! But there are problems: the kingdom (and its ruler) are both going through tough times.
On the advice of his counselors, he'll throw a magnificent party, and whichever girl he's dancing with at midnight will be his new bride. Meanwhile, a quiet and gentle young woman named Ella endures a life of neglect and mistreatment at the hands of her cruel and wicked stepmother - yet in spite of her unearned misfortunes, she manages to treat the people in her life with kindness, including a "crazy" old beggar woman named Marie.
On the night of the Ball, while the stepfamily flounces away cackling at Ella's misfortunes something truly impossible, something magical happens, and Ella is given a beautiful gown and a golden opportunity to make her dreams of attending the ball and speaking with the Prince come true - so long as she is back by midnight!
Come and join the Lake Braddock Theatre for one of Rodgers and Hammerstein's most famous and beloved musicals - great for families and audience members of all ages!
https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15623/lake-braddock-secondary-school-theatreperformance_id=50001158&country=US&language=en
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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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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
Senior Panoramic Picture Available
The senior panoramic picture is now available for purchase. Here is the direct link to order:
https://shop.imagequix.com/s1270076652
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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