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Principal's Message
Hello Bruin Community!
Next week brings two events on Friday that changes our schedule that day. Our MS Team Day Challenge will be held during the last block of the day, and like other pep rallies, we are flipping 2nd and 8th periods. In addition, we are holding our hallway parade for our Fanquest and Winter athletes first thing in the morning. The Fanquest tailgating and basketball game happen Friday evening and we hope you can join us to celebrate our athletes!
Our boys and girls basketball teams have been busy in post-season games this week and our girls played strong through the quarter-finals. Way to go! The boys teams plays in the semi-finals tonight against South County, at Robinson at 7:30 pm. Best of luck!
Go Bruins!
Lindsey Kearns
Important Dates
March 6 - 2nd & 8th periods flipped for MS Team Day Challenge pep rally
~5:00 pm - Fanquest Tailgating
~6:00 pm - Fanquest Basketball Game
March 8 - Daylight Saving Time begins
March 20 - School holiday for Eid al-Fitr
March 27 - End of 3rd quarter (2-hour early release)
March 30-April 6 - Spring Break / Teacher Workday
In this Issue
New Information
Fanquest Blood Drive Community Conversations LBSS Student Government, Student Council, Class Office
Testing Information
Spring SOL/AP Testing Schedule
AP Testing Information
Class of 2026 News
100 Days to Graduation Meeting
Graduation Status Now Available
Yearbook Ad Deadline Extended
Athletics and Activities
Athletics and Activities Website Update
Family Liaison News
FCPS News
Attendance Reporting Information
New Information
Fanquest
Join us next week for fun games and support our inclusive basketball team, where students and the community come together to cheer on our Lake Braddock unified basketball team, build school spirit, and promote inclusion and respect for students with disabilities.
Tailgating starts at 5:00 pm followed by the game at 6:00 pm.
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Blood Drive
Sign-up to donate blood on Thursday, March 12 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Parent permission forms are in A212 or school offices.
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Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Dr. Reid’s Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
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Tuesday, March 3, at Waples Mill Elementary School.
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
LBSS Student Government, Student Council, or Class Office
Have you ever wondered how your child can get involved more in the Lake Braddock Community? Getting involved in the Student Government, Student Council, or Class Office is a great opportunity to do so. If your child is interested in running for these positions, please encourage them to attend the interest meeting on March 10th in room A212, at 3:00 pm.
Testing Information
Spring Testing
The Spring Testing is quickly approaching. 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.
High School students do not take every SOL therefore emails will be sent to students providing non testing students with their study hall locations for April 29, May 1 and May 7. Please be on the lookout for those emails.
If you have specific questions about testing, please reach out to your student’s counselor or subject specific teacher.
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
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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Athletics and Activities
Registration: https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/athletics-activities-registration-2025-2026-17
VHSL Sport Physical forms: https://www.fcps.edu/activities/student-athletics
Team schedules / rosters: https://www.district4va.org/public/genie/1166/school/7/
Weekly and Daily Updates via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lbathletic/
We encourage all families interested in HS Athletics to register to receive the Activities and Athletics News You Choose weekly email newsletter with this information: Sign up to receive the Athletics & Activities weekly email newsletter directly to your email inbox: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/VAEDUFCPS/subscriber/new?qsp=Lake_Braddock_SS Select Lake Braddock under Secondary Schools, then check Lake Braddock Secondary School Student Activities.
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
Celebrating the Power of School Breakfast
Multiple studies show that school breakfasts are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school breakfast consume more fruit and fiber than their peers.
This National School Breakfast Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Would you like to know what’s for breakfast? Nutrition Services has printable menus available.
Become Unskippable: Share the Facts About Fentanyl With Teens
Talking with teens about the facts of fentanyl is a conversation you can’t skip. Learning about fentanyl gives teens a better understanding of the risks and effects of the drug, and what they can do to keep themselves and their communities safe.
Share these important facts with your child:
- Even half a fentanyl-laced pill can be fatal. Just a few salt-sized grains of fentanyl are enough to cause an overdose.
- More than half of local street pills contain a deadly dose of fentanyl. As of 2023, seven in
10 counterfeit pills in the U.S. contain enough fentanyl to cause a fatal overdose.
- Fentanyl is usually taken accidentally. Many people have no idea they’ve taken it until they overdose because you can’t see, smell, or taste it in pills and powders.
- Overdose can happen in an instant. In as little as four minutes, the lack of oxygen can lead to brain damage and even death.
Learn more about how to have conversations with your child in a way that will make you Become Unskippable.
No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for All High School Students
Is your student experiencing anxiety, behavior changes, or challenges with peer and family relationships? If so, you may refer your child for weekly therapy with a licensed therapist through Hazel Health. Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for information on this service. Click to edit this placeholder text.
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
- School Safety
- Community Conversations
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
LBSS Attendance Information
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