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Principal's Message
Hello Bruin Families,
Tonight is our long-awaited Fan Quest! Our students are excited and ready to join teams from Woodson and Centreville at our annual Special Olympics Basketball Game. Tailgating begins at 5:00 in the Gym hallway.
Also tonight, around 5:45 pm on WJLA ABC7, our JROTC program will be featured in a spot titled "Veterans in FCPS Continue Life of Service by Leading JROTC Units." Thank you to Capt. Guardo and Sgt. Wiles for their service to Bruin Nation!
Finally, please see the invitation below for an upcoming PSTA-sponsored event, The TikTok Create with Kindness Program, scheduled on March 10 from 7pm-8:15pm in the Lecture Hall (B135). This is an opportunity for families to talk about our online experiences, behaviors, expectations, to gain practical information and resources to enhance online safety and set positive digital boundaries. This is open to all LBSS families and students.
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
In this Issue
What's Happening at Bruin Nation
Upcoming Events
Testing Dates
New Information and Important Reminders
Parent Tech Talk
SEL Screening Administration
SGA News
PTSA Event
PTSA Community Yard Sale
Bruin Kudos
Class of 2025 News
Class of 2025 ANGP Tickets
Family Liaison News
Athletics and Activities News
Middle School Track & Field Eligibility
What's Happening at Bruin Nation
Upcoming Events
March 9 - Daylight Saving Time Begins
March 20 - Nowruz
March 28 - End of 2nd Quarter
March 31 - School Holiday for Eid al-Fitr
Testing Dates
The Integrated Reading and Writing assessment will be administered to 8th Grade ONLY on Monday, March 17 during 2nd period Advisory (Make up will be March 19).
New Information and Important Reminders
Parent Tech Talk
Use these discussion starters to talk about using social media safely with every age group.
Ask Questions
- What’s your favorite website or app? What do you like to do there?
- Have you ever seen something online you didn’t want to see?
- Do you ever talk to people you don’t know online? What do you talk about?
- Can you show me which sites and apps you’re using?
- Would you feel comfortable if I checked your accounts?
- What kinds of things do you post?
- How do you decide who to add as a friend?
- How much personal information do you share online?
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SEL Screening Spring Administration
The Spring Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 7-12 on March 13. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. More information is available about the SEL Screener by accessing this link: https://www.fcps.edu/student-tests-and-assessments/student-assessment-details/social-emotional-screener
SGA NEWS
Are your students (rising 9th-12th) interested in running for a leadership position? Tell them to come to room A212 at 3:00 after school on Monday March 17th. They can learn about the three positions available- SAC, Class Office, and SGA Officer! Leadership positions are a great way to demonstrate spirit, commitment, and growth throughout high school. We would love to see your student become increasingly involved in our school!
PTSA Invitation
Join us on March 10 from 7pm-8:15pm in the Lecture Hall (B135) to participate in the TikTok Create with Kindness Program, this is an opportunity to talk about our online experiences, behaviors, expectations, to gain practical information and resources to enhance online safety and set positive digital boundaries. This is open to all LBSS families and students.
PTSA Community Yard Sale – Reserve Your Spot Now! 🎉
Turn your clutter into cash at the Lake Braddock PTSA Community Yard Sale!
📅 Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025 (rain date TBD)
🕗 Time: Setup will begin at 7 AM and the sale runs from 8 AM - 3 PM. Stay as long as you would like. 📍 Location: Lake Braddock Secondary School Parking Lot 💰 Cost: $30 early bird until March 5 and then $40 per parking spot (sell from your own space!) 🚗 300 spots available – first come, first served!
We do the advertising—you show up and sell! Don’t miss this chance to clear out your home and make some extra money while supporting the LBSS PTSA.
Reserve your spot today before they’re gone!
https://lbssptsa.org/online-store/ols/products/yard-sale-parking-spot
Bruin Kudos
Congratulations to Kasey S., Natalie G., and Victoria S., three LBSS Juniors, for taking 1st place in the Region 5 National History Day Competition last Saturday. They will be competing in the Virginia History Day in April to compete for a chance to go to Nationals.
Congratulations also go to our HS and MS Science Olympiad Teams, who have earned spots at States at the end of March. Good luck Teams!
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.
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
LBSS Class of '25 ANGP Tickets
June 4 at the St. James Springfield 11 PM - 5 AM
https://lbssptsa.regfox.com/-lake-braddock-class-of-2025-angp
Class of 2025, you are invited to come together, have fun and celebrate your accomplishments at this years All Night Grad Party! The All Night Grad Party is organized by the LBSS PTSA in partnership with the ANGP Committee, chaperoned by parents and members of the community, and staffed by the St James. Activities include a casino night, fun inflatables, and raffles with sought after prizes. In addition, we use the amazing facilities at The St. James which include the field house, volleyball, pickleball and basketball courts, Super Awesome and Amazing, and an Olympic sized swimming pool and the arcade! We will have caricature artists and tons of photo ops! There will also be plenty of food and drinks all night long! The evening is an alcohol-free and drug-free event that takes place in a safe and supervised environment.
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
Track & Field Eligibility – 2025 Spring Season
Beginning in March, any students interested in participating in Track and Field for the 2025 Spring season must submit a physical, emergency care card, and register online to be eligible. Brittany Nicolich, the Athletic Coordinator for Middle School Sports, will be collecting paperwork during WIN time. Students can find her in the gym by entering through the main doors. Students will need a lanyard pass to visit in order to hand in their paperwork and/or receive their participation ticket. Students will be returning to class after. Thank you so much for your help in getting these students ready for the spring season!
FCPS News
Become Unskippable: Practical Guidance for Talking With Teens About Fentanyl
Teens skip things that don't interest them, including lectures from their parents. But young people die from fentanyl overdoses in Fairfax County each year — so it's important to have short, impactful talks with your teen, whether or not you think they’re at risk.
As a parent or caregiver, you have the power to become “unskippable” and talk with your teen in a way they will listen.
See our tips for talking with your teen about fentanyl and other difficult subjects. Watch this video to learn more about becoming unskippable.
Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Summer Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.
CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Watch this video about CTE camps.
IFTA is a two- or three-week summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, Health and Physical Education 9 (graduation requirement), music, and theater.
Earn Credit Toward Graduation This Summer
Take advantage of the opportunity to earn a high school course credit via this summer’s online campus program. Registration is now open. Students must register by Friday, June 6. Mathematics, health and physical education, career and technical education, English, science, social studies, and world language courses are available to eligible middle and high school students.
Summer is a great time for high school students to fulfill the Economics and Personal Finance course requirement. This is a self-directed course where students work independently. The course is available between Monday, June 23, and Friday, July 25. Registration is now open. Students must register by Friday, May 23. For more information, visit this Summer Learning page.
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:
- A Strong Academic Foundation
- 70th Annual Regional Science Fair
- New Breakfast Options
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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