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Principal's Message
What a wonderful week it has been! We kicked things off by celebrating the incredible talent of our Middle School and High School Orchestra students during their spectacular Winter Concerts. A huge congratulations to all our musicians for a truly beautiful performance! We look forward to more moments like this, as our performing arts department has additional concerts scheduled over the next two weeks, and we strongly encourage you to attend and show your support—please check the school website calendar for all dates and times.
We also successfully navigated our first delayed opening due to snow this morning; thank you to our students for your cooperation in arriving safely and on time. We extend our gratitude to our dedicated operations team: our custodians for quickly clearing the parking lots, our security team for keeping traffic moving smoothly, and our bus drivers for safely delivering every student to our campus.
Lindsey Kearns
Important Dates
December 9 -- Special Electing Voting at LBSS
December 15 -- MS Curriculum Fair
December 22-January 2 -- Winter Break
In this Issue
New Information
CTE Pathway & Specialist Program Fair
MS Curriculum Fair
Student Shout Outs
SGA Winter Spirit Week
Testing Information
Spring SOL/AP Testing Schedule
AP Testing Information
Class of 2026 News
Graduation Status Now Available
Yearbook Ad Deadline Extended
Important Reminders
Spring AAP Screening Notification
Yearbooks
Athletics and Activities
Family Liaison News
FCPS News
Attendance Reporting Information
New Information
CTE Pathway & Specialty Program Fair
Learn more about our Career & Technical Education programs including Academy and other Specialty programs. Meet school counselors, support staff, and central office leaders to learn more about the registration process.
December 10, 2025 at Robinson Secondary, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
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Calling ALL Rising 7th and 8th Grade Families! 👋 It's time to start exploring and planning for next year!
Mark your calendars for the Lake Braddock Middle School Curriculum Fair! This is your chance to meet and speak with LBMS staff about all
the amazing courses available.
Event Details:
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What: Curriculum Fair for Rising 7th and 8th Graders
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When: Monday, December 15th, 6:30-8:00 PM
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Where: Lake Braddock Middle School (In-Person Event)
There will also be an optional Advanced Academic Program session from 6:00-6:30 PM in the Lecture Hall.
Come celebrate academic advising season in the best possible way by joining us! Students must be accompanied by a parent. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Student Shout Outs
Are you proud of your student and want to celebrate their accomplishments or wish them a happy birthday? If so, purchase a TV ad and create an announcement to be shared on the TVs at school! Check out the flyer for purchasing info and the link to submit the ad.
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SGA Winter Spirit Week
December 15-19
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Testing Information
Spring SOL/AP Testing Schedule has been released
All-important 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. Student testing participation information is also available within this link. If you have additional questions, please reach out to your student’s counselor.
AP Testing Information
If your student is taking at least one AP course this school year, please make sure you are checking for important AP information found in two places:
- On the LB website: https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/advanced-placement
- In Schoology: Make sure your student joins the LBSS AP Student 2025-2026 Group in Schoology by using this Access Code:
5ZMN-CG7G-8RVFP Parents/guardians can join the group, too!
Please contact the AP Testing Team below with questions and /or concerns:
Lynn Carrera: LNCarrera@fcps.edu
Deb Brown: DSBrown1@fcps.edu
Maggie Spingler: MMSpingler@fcps.edu
Class of 2026 News
Important Dates
May 15 - Prom
June 12 - Graduation
Graduation Status Now Available in ParentVUE & StudentVUE
A new Graduation Status section is now available in ParentVUE and StudentVUE. The Graduation Status is a tool that helps parents and students monitor and track their progress in meeting graduation requirements. This feature includes progress towards the Standard or Advanced Studies diploma for high school students and middle school students who have enrolled in one or more high school courses. This new graduation status section is available in addition to the course history and unofficial transcript options in ParentVUE and StudentVUE. To view the graduation status section, please take the following steps:
- Login to your SIS ParentVUE Account
- Go to “Course History” for your middle or high school student
- Go to “Graduation Status” and toggle “on”
For questions about graduation requirements, please contact your school counselor. Additional information about ParentVUE is available on the following website: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/student-information-system-sis-fcps/sis-parent-account-overview
Class of 2026 Graduation Announcements and Accessories
Jostens is the official supplier of graduation announcements and accessories for Lake Braddock Class of 2026. Now is the time to order your Custom Graduation Announcements and Senior Gear! Go to jostens.com or scan the QR code.
Please note that the cap and gown will be ordered by LBSS.
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Senior Yearbook Ads
Because we still have some space available, the senior ad deadline has been extended to Dec. 19. If you need some more grace because of the shutdown, please reach out to Ms. Poquis at tbpoquis@fcps.edu for options.
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Important Reminders
Spring AAP Screening Notification
Spring Window for Full-time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2025
Parents/guardians of students in seventh grade who would like their student to be considered for full-time advanced academic programs in eighth grade may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Ashley Martin ammartin@fcps.edu , no later than December 15, 2025.
Forms for full-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
HS Yearbook Sales
The high school yearbook is currently on sale for the lowest price (only $65!). Order before Dec. 31 to lock in the savings. Prices increase in January.
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Middle School Yearbooks
Now is the time to send those great photos you took of your middle school student—from the summer, beginning of school, and, of course, of pets. Pictures should be taken after June of 2025, clear, in focus, and include Lake Braddock Middle School students. If you have good photos, there’s a good chance the photos will be included in the yearbook. Be sure to use code 13596 when uploading. You may use the QR code OR upload at the url: https://yearbookshare.com/eShare/?code=13596
If you want more information, please reach out to Kelli Gary, the middle school yearbook advisor at kmgary@fcps.edu
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Athletics and Activities
Stay up-to-date with all that is happening in athletics and activities at the LBSS Athletics & Activities Website.
Family Liaison News
Stay up-to-date with the Family Liaison website where you will find weekly newsletters with family resources in English and Spanish
https://lakebraddockss.fcps.edu/student-services/information-our-family-liaisons
FCPS News
Share Your Thoughts With Superintendent Reid
At FCPS, parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school.
Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid are underway across the school division to discuss current challenges and future opportunities. We encourage you to attend, share your thoughts, and ask questions about FCPS. Events are planned for the following dates from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.:
Click on a date above to register. Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Community Conversations are open to all. Please check FCPS’ website for additional updates.
Food Assistance and Resource Guide
Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. Learn how to help and discover the many resources available to support those who need food assistance or shelter. View the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.
Apply Anytime for Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Families are encouraged to apply for free and reduced-price meals at any time during the school year.
If your income changes — for example, due to a furlough, layoff, or job loss — you may become newly eligible. Once approved, your benefits stay active for the rest of the school year and for the first 30 days of the next school year.
Students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals or attend a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school receive free breakfast and lunch every school day. It’s a great way to make your food budget go further and save time from packing meals. Learn more about FCPS Food and Nutrition.
Impact of Federal Shutdown on Local CommunityFairfax County is home to around 80,000 federal employees and thousands of federal contractors. Its Federal Workforce Resource Hub is intended to help navigate current and future issues for residents, government employees, active military/veterans, contractors, nonprofits, and businesses who may be affected by actions, changes, or disruptions to federal services or employment.
Find more community resources available to families.
FCPS In Case You Missed It
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Technology Tips
- Food Assistance
- Winter Reading Challenge
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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