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Principal's Message
As the school year draws to a close, we turn our attention to celebrating our graduating seniors. They have completed their classes, and graduation rehearsals are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday in preparation for their commencement on Wednesday, June 4th. Please remember that school will be closed for all students on this day. Beginning Thursday, June 5th, our 7th through 11th graders will have half-day final exams, with dismissal at 11:50 am. The final day of school will be June 11th, with students released at 10:00 am. This time of year is always a blend of pride and farewells, and we are excited to see what the future holds for the Class of 2025. Thank you for your partnership throughout the year.
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
In this Issue
What's Happening at Bruin Nation
Upcoming Events
New Information and Important Reminders
End-of-Year Calendar
Medication Pick-up
8th Grade Formal Dance
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
June 4 -- Graduation - No School
June 5 -- Start of half days for 7th-11th grade -- school ends at 11:50 am
June 7 -- 8th Grade Dance
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. 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.
Medication Pick Up
The Health Room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up by 10am on Wednesday, June 11. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. Medication cannot be sent home with your student unless your student is authorized to self-carry their medication. With parent/guardian permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications. If your student will attend a summer program sponsored by FCPS, the existing medication form(s) may be used for the summer program. Medication forms for next school year can be found online. For any questions, please contact us at LBSSHealthRoom@fcps.edu. Scan the QR code or use this link to book a time to pick up medication.
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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.
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Parent Tech Talk
IF YOUR CHILD’S IMAGE IS ALREADY OUT THERE:
- Help them report it to CyberTipline.org, then visit MissingKids.org/GetHelpNow to learn about contacting various websites/apps to request removal of the explicit content.
- Talk to school officials so they can help limit the spread of the image and stop any harassment that may be happening.
- Contact the police if your child is being blackmailed, harassed or if it involves an adult.
- Above all, offer support. Consider seeking professional counseling if they need help coping.
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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 invited to participate in community meetings to review and reflect on the initial draft boundary scenarios before the start of summer break:
Click the date to register. Each meeting will be hybrid, meaning that you may attend in person or via Zoom. Child care 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:
- School Board Adopts Next Year’s Budget
- Mental Health and Wellness Supports
- Bookmark FCPS’ 2025-26 School Year Calendar
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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