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Principal's Message
As the fall weather settles in, it is hard to believe that next Friday marks the end of our first quarter! Over the past several weeks, our classrooms and hallways have been filled with incredible energy and learning. Speaking of our amazing team, we only have about two weeks left to submit nominations for our FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards. If there is a teacher, staff member, or leader who has made a difference for your student this year, we strongly encourage you to take a moment to nominate them—you’ll find all the details and links further down in today’s newsletter!
As we wrap up Quarter 1, please keep these upcoming schedule adjustments in mind:
- Friday, October 31: 2-Hour Early Release (Schedule below)
- Monday, November 3 & Tuesday, November 4: Student Holidays (No school for students)
Thank you for your continued support and partnership in our school community. We hope you and your family have a wonderful, restful extended weekend ahead!
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
Important Dates
October 28 - Trunk or Treat
October 30 - 2-hour early release for end of 1st quarter
November 2 - Teacher Workday - no school for students
November 3 - School Planning Day - no school for students
November 7 - Native Plant Garden Clean-Up Day
In this Issue
New Information
Nominate an Outstanding Bruin Staff Member
PSAT/SAT School Day Scores
Trunk or Treat
Federal Impact Aid Survey Forms
Middle School Yearbooks
Superintendent Community Conversations
Class of 2027 News
Fundraising
Graduation Announcements and Accessories
Senior Photos
All Night Grad Party and Yard Signs
Yearbook and Senior Ads
Yard Signs
Family Liaison News
Athletics and Activities
FCPS News
Attendance Reporting Information
New Information
Nominate an Outstanding Bruin Staff Member!
We are now accepting nominations for the 2026–2027 FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards! If you know of an exceptional Bruin Staff Member, whose dedication makes a difference every day, now is your chance to give them the recognition they deserve.
Award Categories:
- Outstanding Teacher
- Outstanding New Teacher
- Outstanding Professional Staff Leader
- Outstanding Educational Services Employee
- Outstanding Operational Services Employee
Deadline: Friday, November 6
How to Nominate: Complete the LBSS Outstanding Employee Nomination Form to submit your entry.
Help us celebrate the amazing talent in our Bruin community!
PSAT/SAT School Day Scores
PSAT/SAT School Day scores will be available to students on Thursday, October 22. Students may access scores via their College Board account; schools will not send out scores. An "Understanding PSAT/SAT School Day Scores and NMSQT" lesson will be reviewed in Advisory on Wednesday, November 11.
Trunk or Treat
Lake Braddock SGA invites you to Trunk or Treat on October 28 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.! Bring the family for Halloween fun. A suggested donation of $5 per child or $10 per family will benefit the classes of 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030. We hope to see you there!
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Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, October 28.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is how we ensure we receive all the resources available to us from the federal government. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
Middle School Yearbooks
Now is the time to order the yearbook for your child. The cost is $35 until December 31! The price increases after that! Also we are looking for pictures of your child from celebrations and events that took place over the summer or since the beginning of school. BONUS: pictures of your child and his/her bet are also welcome!! So, let’s upload those memories now! Use code 13596 to upload your photos.
Eshare url: https://yearbookshare.com/eShare
Yearbook Purchase url: https://yearbookordercenter.com?school=13596
If you have any questions, email Ms. Gary at kmgary@fcps.edu
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Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Reminders
Reflections is a National PTA multi-level arts program that brings students, families, and communities together through creativity.
Each year, students create original works of art in response to a student-created theme. Students can enter one or more arts categories and participate in the program division that best fits their grade level or support needs. Entries will be judged, and winners will be announced at our Reflections Art Show in December.
This year’s theme, “What My Culture Means to Me,” invites students to reflect on the traditions, experiences, stories, values, people, places, and communities that shape who they are. Students can share their unique perspectives and help others see the beauty and richness of different cultures.
Enter now through Nov. 13!
Video Overview:
Reflections Website
Student Entry Packet
Submit Entries to reflections@lbssptsa.org
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Applications Open for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Eighth graders who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to apply for admission to the Class of 2031 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST).
The application is now available. Applications must be started by 4 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, with a submission deadline of 4 p.m. Friday, October 30. Visit the TJHSST registration page for more information, including a schedule of upcoming information sessions at middle schools.
All Hands on Deck! Join Us for Our Native Plant Garden Clean-Up Day – Nov 7
Dear School & Neighborhood Community,
Our school’s native plant garden is a wonderful outdoor learning space for our students, but it needs some serious love—and we need your help to bring it back to life!
We are hosting a massive Garden Clean-Up Day and extending a warm invitation to our families, neighbors, local community groups, youth organizations, and volunteer clubs to join forces with us.
Event Details:
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Date: Saturday, November 7th
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Rain Date: Sunday, November 8th (in case of heavy rain on Saturday)
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Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Drop in for an hour or stay for the day!)
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Location: School Native Plant Garden
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Contact: Ken Kuchta (kwkuchta@fcps.edu)
What We’ll Be Doing: We have a large area to tackle, focusing primarily on pulling weeds and spreading sheet mulch to prepare the garden for the seasons ahead.
What to Bring:
- Work gloves and water bottles
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Tools Needed: If you have shovels, pitchforks, or wheelbarrows you can bring along, please do! (Please make sure to label your equipment with your name).
Looking for Ongoing Garden Champions: Beyond November 7th, we are also looking for individuals or small groups who might be interested in committing to light, ongoing garden maintenance on a regular basis. If you love gardening, native ecology, or just spending time outdoors, we would adore your support throughout the year.
How to Sign Up: Whether you are coming solo, bringing your family, or organizing a team from your local club, please let us know you’re coming by replying to this message or contacting Ken Kuchta (kwkuchta@fcps.edu).
Thank you for helping us care for our environment and maintain a beautiful, thriving space for our students. We can't wait to see you there!
Cell Phone Policy
Due to a new VA law passed earlier this year, FCPS has implemented a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy across all grade levels. This means no cell phones, cell phone accessories, and smart devices (including AirPods, earbuds, headsets, and smart glasses) must be turned off and personally stored in a backpack or locker away by all students for the entire school day.
If you need to reach your student for any reason during the school day, please call their subschool and they will relay a message for you.
Class of 2027 News
Important Dates
November 9 - Senior Panoramic Photo
May 21 - Prom
June 2 - Graduation
Fundraising
Paisanos - January 18th, more info to come
Senior Shirts - Pick up in H213 (another round of ordering coming in 2 weeks)
Graduation Announcements and Accessories
Graduation will be here before you know it! Now is the perfect time to order your senior's graduation announcements, thank you notes, keepsakes, and other graduation accessories.
LAKE BRADDOCK GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Parents can order online by clicking on this link that takes them to an information page and some videos and eventually to the landing page when they click on a SHOP NOW BUTTON
Yearbook and Senior Ads
Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and use code 5061
Senior Ads - DEADLINE November 5th
All Night Grad Party and Yard Signs
Wednesday June 2, 2027
11:00pm - 4:30am
The Saint James
TICKETS on Sale Now at the PTSA Website and Senior Resource Page. Buy Early to Help Fund, $100 now, price increase soon.
Volunteers are needed - please see the PTSA website for more information.
Class of 2027 Yard Signs
Need More Information?
Senior Class Administrator:
Trevor Thibeault - tsthibeault@fcps.edu
Senior Class Sponsors:
Cat Phelps - caphelps@fcps.edu
Davis May - DMMay@fcps.edu
Senior Class Administrative Assistant:
Marcia Salgado - masalgadocam@fcps.edu
Sub School 3 - 703-426-1130
Family Liaison News
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
Highlights for this week:
- FCPS Family Cafes- Growing Together: Talking About Social-Emotional Learning at Home
- Webinar recording session link- How to Get Kids to Open Up to You, Now and for Years to Come
- Fairfax County Department of Family Services - Parent Café: “Talk. They Hear You.”
- Fairfax County Energy Assistance Program
- Langley World Affairs Club and Delegation of the European Union – Essay Contest
- College Readiness Program- Emerging Leaders I through Edu-Futuro
- National PTA Reflections Program 26-27- Art Contest
Athletics and Activities
Athletics & Activities Website: https://www.lakebraddockbruins.com/
Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram: @LBAthletic & @LB_Activities
Thinking about rowing with the Crew Team this season? Come to our interest meeting to learn about the upcoming Winter Conditioning program and Spring Rowing season. All interested athletes (novice and varsity) should attend with a parent. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m., LBSS Lecture Hall, Room B135. The Crew Team is open to all high school students -- no experience necessary! Visit BruinCrew.com or email parent@bruincrew.com for more info.
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FCPS has updated the bag policy for weapons screening at Varsity Football games. Fanny packs are no longer on the list of prohibited bags, provided that they fit within the measurements of a "small clutch bag."
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Home Football Game Information
Tickets:
Seating, Parking & Entry:
- Limited parking available, park in designated spots only.
- Elementary and middle schoolers must be accompanied by an adult.
- Entry through main gate at top of stairs or side gate by lower turf.
- No re-entry.
- Students must be picked up within 30-minutes of the end of the game.
Halftime Fun:
- Enjoy performances by the LB Marching Band and Lake Braddock Varsity Dance Team!
Spectator Code of Conduct:
- Be a good sport and show positive behavior.
- No abusive language, alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.
- Stay in your designated seat and off the field.
- Respect players, coaches, fans, and officials.
- Remember - it's about the kids! Let the coaches coach and officials officiate.
- Follow directions from staff and security.
- Failure to comply may result in removal from future games.
FCPS News
Help Your Student Stay Focused and Engaged Without Digital Distractions
Please remind your student that personal electronic communication or computing devices should be off and personally stored (i.e., in backpacks) for the duration of the school day: bell to bell.
This includes personal laptops, tablets, smartwatches, smartphones, and similar devices. Students can only use FCPS-issued devices for school-related digital activities during the instructional day. There are exceptions for students with disabilities and those enrolled in specific courses.
If you need to reach your student during the school day, please call the school’s front office. Learn more about the FCPS cellphone policy and device policy.
Maintain Access to Your Child’s Grades and Assignments: Download the New ParentVUE App
New ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile apps launched in July. Be sure to download the new app before winter break. After that time, you will need to use the new mobile app or a web browser to access ParentVUE or StudentVUE.
For instructions on installing the new apps and learning more about the updated login process, visit ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile app resources. If you need assistance, please submit a Parent Support Request.
Annual Special Education Family Conference: We Need You!
Register now to attend the annual Special Education Family Conference, Connected Communities, Thriving Students, on Saturday, November 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hayfield Secondary School.
Educators, families, and community members are invited to this in-person event at no cost. Participants can connect, learn, and explore available special education services, supports, and resources. Lunch will be provided for all participants. Register to attend the conference.
Volunteers Are Needed to Make This Event a Success!
Find out how to volunteer:
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Adult Volunteers: Sign up through Volunteer FCPS.
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Student Volunteers: Sign up through the Student Volunteer Interest Form. Students will receive service hours for their time.
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Student Showcase Opportunities: Students can complete the Student Participation Form to lead a performance or share information about a club or research project. Service hours will be awarded to students serving in these roles.
Visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information. Email questions to SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu.
Share Your Thoughts on Schools and Buildings in the Renovation Queue Survey
Whether you work in an FCPS school, have a child enrolled, or live near an FCPS school, please share your perspective about building conditions, how facilities affect teaching and learning, renovation priorities, and what information would help you better understand this process.
Look for the survey in your email from Friday, October 16. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, and all responses will be kept confidential. The survey will remain open until Saturday, October 31.
Did You Know? Bond Referendums Fund Facility Renovations
FCPS does not pay for facility renovations out of its general operating budget. Instead, Fairfax County voters decide on how much money FCPS can spend on capital improvement projects through bond referendums. Bonds are issued by the county to the school division and allow FCPS to renovate buildings without increasing taxes.
Learn more about bond referendums and how they support our schools on the Bond Referendum webpage.
FCPS In Case You Missed It
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
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- Literacy Resources
- Return Your Impact Aid Survey
- Download the New ParentVUE App
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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