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Principal's Message
Happy New Year Bruin Nation!
It has been wonderful to see our halls filled with energy and smiles once again as students returned from winter break. I hope your time away was restful and filled with joy; I am personally very thankful for the opportunity to have recharged alongside family and friends.
As we kick off the new year, we are eager to dive back into learning and community building. We have several exciting events planned, starting with a Family Cafe Workshop on Monday, January 12. Please see the detailed information below.
Finally, tonight is a doubleheader for Boys and Girls Basketball against Woodson, here at LBSS. Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
Important Dates
January 12 - Family Café Workshop: The Connected Family: Navigating the Digital World Together (see flyer below)
January 19 - School Holiday for Martin Luther King Day
January 28 - 2-hour early release for end of 2nd quarter
January 29 and 30 - No school for students
In this Issue
New Information
Parenting in the Digital Age Workshop
Science Fair Volunteers Needed
Academy Open House
Chorus Children's Concert
MS Yearbook
Testing Information
Spring SOL/AP Testing Schedule
AP Testing Information
Class of 2026 News
Senior Panoramic Photo
100 Days to Graduation Meeting
Graduation Status Now Available
Yearbook Ad Deadline Extended
Important Reminders
Yearbooks
Athletics and Activities
Family Liaison News
FCPS News
Attendance Reporting Information
New Information
Parenting in the digital age? Let’s navigate it together!
Join FCPS Intervention and Prevention Services for a hands-on Family Café workshop: The Connected Family: Navigating the Digital World Together.
Learn about the popular apps students are currently using, gain strategies for discussing internet safety, and discover how to build positive online habits for the whole family.
This event is open to parents/caregivers of all grade levels (K-12).
🗓️ Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 – 8 p.m.
📍 Location: Lake Braddock High School (9200 Burke Lake Rd)- Lecture Hall- B135, enter through door 1
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Science Fair Volunteers Needed
The Lake Braddock science faculty is seeking volunteers to serve as judges for our upcoming Science Fair. We are reaching out to members of our school and professional community who may be interested in supporting student learning and scientific inquiry.
Event Information and Action Items:
- The Lake Braddock Science Fair will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Snow date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from 2:00–7:00 p.m.)
- If you are interested in serving as a judge, please reach out to Jason Switzer, jrswitzer@fcps.edu.
- Student projects will fall within the general categories of biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, and engineering. Judges will be matched with projects based on expertise and interest whenever possible.
Your time and expertise make a meaningful difference for our students, and we greatly appreciate your consideration of this request.
Thank you for supporting our young scientists.
Sincerely, Lake Braddock Science Faculty
Mark Your Calendar: Academy Open Houses
FCPS high school academies are holding open houses for interested students. Open houses are a great opportunity to visit classrooms and labs, and meet instructors and academy counselors.
An academy is a center within a high school that offers advanced technical and specialized courses to prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career fields. Academy elective courses provide students with various career experiences, including shadowing, mentoring, or internships with local businesses.
Students can explore more than a dozen career fields through FCPS academies! Watch this video to learn more about academy programs.
View the calendar of Academy Open Houses.
Chorus Children's Concert
Lake Braddock Chorus will be holding its annual Children’s Concert on Saturday, January 24th at 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm in the Little Theater. Come enjoy a concert full of Disney songs and characters!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS!!!
Get your middle school yearbook now! It’s $38 price over the next few months. Also, download those photos on your phone and SHARE them with the yearbook staff. Good photos of your middle school students and their LB friends might earn a spot in the yearbook!
If you have questions, please write to Kelli Gary at kmgary@fcps.edu
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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
March 5 - 100 Days(ish) Meeting
May 15 - Prom
June 12 - Graduation
The Senior Panoramic Photo is now available to order from Victor O'Neill Studios:
https://shop.imagequix.com/s1993274609
100 Days(ish) to Graduation Meeting is on Thursday, March 5 at 6:00 pm in the LBSS Cafeteria.
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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
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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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
Healthy Habits to Reduce the Spread of Flu and Other Germs
Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. Visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings.
Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germs.
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:
- The FCPS Budget Process
- Course Selection
- Language Immersion Lottery
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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