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Principal's Message
As we enter the Memorial Day weekend, I want to share some important end-of-year information. Next week brings half days for seniors, leading up to Graduation the following week (school closed Wednesday, June 4th). Upon our return on June 5th, 7th-11th graders will have half days for final exams. Dismissal for all students is at 11:50 am, transportation does their afternoon runs home at noon, and there is no lunch provided on the half days. The last day of school is Wednesday, June 11th and dismissal, with bus transportation home, is at 10:00 am.
Wishing you a restful Memorial Day weekend.
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
In this Issue
What's Happening at Bruin Nation
Upcoming Events
New Information and Important Reminders
End-of-Year Calendar
Spring Testing
MS After School Program
Jumpstart
8th Grade Formal Dance
Yearbook
MS Theatre
Parent Tech Talk
Athletics and Activities
VIP Summer Camp
Class of 2025 News
Class of 2025 ANGP Tickets
Family Liaison News
What's Happening at Bruin Nation
Upcoming Events
May 26 -- Memorial Day Holiday (school closed)
May 27 -- Start of half days for Seniors
June 4 -- Graduation - No School
June 5 -- Start of half days for 7th-11th grade -- school ends at 11:50 am
June 11 -- Last day of school -- school ends at 10:00 am
New Information and Important Reminders
End-of-Year Calendar
Our End-of-Year Calendar is now available. Please note that half days for Seniors begins on Monday, May 27. All other students will start half days on Thursday, June 5. The last day of school is on Wednesday, June 11 and the day will end at 10:00 am.
Spring Testing
It’s retake time! Retakes are confined to the state designated window of May 27-30.
May 27—Reading
May 28—MS Math and Algebra 2
May 29—ALL Algebra 1 and Geometry
May 30—ALL Science
All testing information and the testing calendar can be found on the Lake Braddock Testing Website. Please note important dates your student may be testing and make every attempt to avoid testing interruptions during the testing blocks. Please note…being ON TIME is extremely important. Please plan accordingly for testing days for retakes as there are no makeups. If student qualifies for a retake, emails will be sent from testing.
Any student that meets the qualifications (reach out to content teachers for specifics) for a retake has been scheduled and students will receive an email providing specific dates and locations.
If you have specific questions about testing, please reach out to your student’s counselor or subject specific teacher.
We want to thank the community for their support during this busy testing season!!! Have a great summer!
MS After School Program
The MSASP is starting to wind down. The last day of the program will be Friday, May 30th.
- All clubs will be concluded by Friday, May 23rd except for the following:
- Track
- Theatre
- Special events
Thank you for an amazing year and congrats to the rising 9th graders!
Jumpstart
Save the date! Registration for Jumpstart will open Wednesday, May 28th, 2025.
- What is Jumpstart – An interactive one-day experience that will help your student get acclimated to Lake Braddock Secondary School.
- When: August 4th-7th, 2025
- Where: Lake Braddock SS
- Who: Teachers from LB will hep usher in the new Bruins.
- Why: Meet other rising 7th graders, teachers they will be interacting with daily, and learn a good bit about the school along the way.
The Middle School Student Council Association (SCA) will host the 8th Grade Formal Dance on Saturday, June 7 from 6PM to 9PM in the school cafeteria. Appropriate attire for this occasion is formal wear. The theme for the dance is, “A Night in New York.”
Tickets are $15 and will be sold during A and B lunches on Friday, May 30, Monday, June 2, and Tuesday, June 3. Tickets will be sold before school from 7:30-8:00 AM in L115 on Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6. Tickets must be purchased in ADVANCE and will NOT be sold at the door. The dance ends at 9 PM, and your child must be picked up at 9 PM. Lake Braddock will not provide any form of transportation. If a student needs to leave early, parent(s) must enter the school and speak with an administrator.
As we want this dance to be safe and enjoyable for all students who wish to attend, ONLY students currently enrolled in 8th grade at Lake Braddock will be admitted.
This dance is a Fairfax County Public Schools sponsored event and all Student Rights and Responsibility Guidelines must be followed. School administrators will use discretion in determining students who may be denied admission to the dance based on disciplinary violations or improper dress.
Snacks, small desserts, bottles of water, and soda will be served at no additional cost.
WE NEED DONATIONS! To sign up for donations, please visit this SignUp Genius: 8th Grade Dance Donations. You may bring in donations on Saturday, June 7 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in the cafeteria or drop them in the main office the week beginning June 2.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! We need parents/guardians to help set up, chaperone, and clean up. If you are interested in helping with any aspect of the dance, please go to this SignUp Genius: 8th Grade Dance Volunteers
We would truly appreciate help! We look forward to seeing your child at the 8th Grade Dance on Saturday, June 7, 2025!
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MS Theatre
Join us on our journey in The Little Prince May 29-June 1! This show is held in our smaller performance space, the Recital Hall (P141) and we often sell out this space so get your tickets early.
Tickets available at
https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15616/ or LBTheatre.com
This beautiful family-friendly show is a must-see!
May 29 - 7:00pm
May 30 - 7:00pm
May 31 - 2:00pm
May 31 - 7:00pm
June 1 - 2:00pm
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Parent Tech Talk
Red Flags
Recognizing the red flags associated with sextortion can help you protect yourself or your family.
Red flags could include your child:
- Receiving gifts through the mail, such as cell phones, gift cards, and webcams.
- Calling unknown numbers.
- Rejecting family and friends in favor of spending time online.
- Getting upset when he or she can’t get online.
- Minimizing the screen or turning off the monitor when you come into the room.
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Athletics and Activities
VIP Summer Camp
Registration for VIP is officially open, and camp is filling up FAST! You can find the form to register you student here: 2025 VIP Registration
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 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
FCPS News
Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation All Year
All Fairfax County middle and high school students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector and Fairfax CUE buses for free! With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Learn more about the Student Pass. Complete the application and return it to our front office.
Our students can ride Metrobus for free, in addition to the Fairfax Connector and City of Fairfax CUE. Visit the Fairfax County website for details and approved Metrobus routes. Complete the application and return it to our front office.
Children 12 and younger ride for free on Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.
Phase 2 Community Boundary Review Meetings
You are also invited to participate in another series of community meetings in order to review and reflect on the initial draft scenarios before the start of summer break:
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Friday, May 23, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Lewis High School
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Wednesday, May 28, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Annandale High School
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Thursday, May 29, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Whitman Middle School
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Friday, May 30, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Chantilly High School
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Friday, June 6, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School
Click the date to register. Each meeting will be hybrid, meaning that you may attend in person or via Zoom. Childcare for in-person participants and language interpretation/translation for all participants will be available as needed. Another round of community meetings will be held in the fall.
Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review page for more information.
Let's Finish the School Year Strong!
Student attendance at school is important all year long, up to the last day of school. Attendance has an effect on student performance and on school accreditation. See how to:
- Check your child’s attendance record.
- Help your student stay engaged at school.
- Report future absences.
- Understand the FCPS school calendar.
Learn more about attendance resources.
Your Child's Mental Wellness Matters: Access Comprehensive Services
Reach out to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) for specialized youth mental health services designed to help your child succeed. The CSB has individual and family counseling, psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, parenting groups, peer support, crisis response, recovery supports to include medication assisted treatment (MAT), intensive services, and more.
No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide a safe space to address concerns such as:
- Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss.
- Anxiety, worry, fears.
- Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships.
- Academic stress.
Students can be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. You may refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or by contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services. Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
FCPS This Week
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Next Steps for Budget
- Explore Initial Draft Boundary Scenarios
- Check Your MySchoolBucks Balance
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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