LBSS Weekly News - October 17, 2025

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Principal's Message

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Hello Bruin families,

It has been a busy week with athletic events and performing arts concerts. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of everything Bruin Nation! I especially enjoyed getting into the Bruin Spirit at the Girls Field Hockey game on Wednesday night.  

It's that time of year when we open the nominations for LBSS Outstanding Employees. The nominations are open to staff, students, families, and the community. So please take a moment and consider whether you would like to nominate one of our staff members. There are 7 categories which are described in the form. We will close nominations on October 31 and announce the winners in the middle of November.

School is closed on Monday, October 20 for Diwali and we wish a happy Diwali to all celebrating.

Lindsey

Important Dates

October 20: School Holiday
October 23: Photo Make-ups and Retakes
October 31: End of 2nd Quarter - 2 hour early release

In this Issue

New Information
HS Theatre Production
Trunk or Treat
Picture Retakes - Student Sign Up Form is live

Testing Information
Writing Assessment for English 11 Students
AP Testing Information

Important Reminders
Choir Dessert on Broadway
Yearbooks

Athletics and Activities

Family Liaison News

FCPS News

Attendance Reporting Information

New Information

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The Lake Braddock Theatre 2025-2026 season opens this month with Shakespeare's most famous and most magical comedy: A Midsummer Night's Dream! Join us for love, mayhem, transformation, and comedy, all wrapped with a jukebox musical flair!  Tickets are on sale and can be found at https://www.lbtheatre.com/box-office."
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Trunk or Treat Coming Soon

Mark your calendars for our annual Trunk or Treat on October 28 from 5:30-7:00 pm. This is a fundraiser for the Lake Braddock Classes of 2026-2029, so a $5 donation is requested for each trunk or treater.

 

We'd also love to have Volunteer Trunks join in the fun. If you'd like to sign up to join us, please fill out this form.

 

Picture Retakes - Sign Up Form is Live

Victor O’Neill Studios is coming back for underclassmen portrait makeups/retakes on October 23, 2025. We have sent students a form to sign up for a timeslot for makeups or retakes. Students do need to be logged into their fcpsschools.net account to use the form.

 

This session is open to those who meet the following criteria:

● Any student or staff member who was absent for the original session.

● Any new/transfer students or staff who joined after the original session.

● Any student/staff who was dissatisfied with their original picture day portrait.

Please note:

○ No purchase is necessary to retake photos. Any student may retake their photo for use in the yearbook.

○ Students retaking their portrait will not receive a new ID card, exceptions below.

○ The new portrait will replace their original yearbook portrait and then be available for purchase.

○ Students who previously purchased a photo package and would like to retake their photo MUST return their original photo package to the photographer in order to receive a new package. 

For students/staff who have issues with their ID card, we will reprint for those who meet the following criteria:

● Any student or staff member who did not receive an ID card at the original session.

● Any student who has incorrect/missing data on their ID card from the original session.

○ For students who have had a name or grade change, a signed note from administration/a counselor is required. Feel free to contact our office with any questions or concerns: underclass@vosphoto.com | (703) 532-0013

Testing Information

Mandatory Writing Assessment for English 11 Students

All students enrolled in English 11 and English 11 DE will take the Writing WorkKeys assessment during their regular English class period on either Tuesday, October 22, or Wednesday, October 23.  This is a mandatory assessment that serves as the official measure for their Verified Credit in Writing, which is required for graduation.

How parents can help: Please ensure your student attends their English class on time and arrives prepared with their fully charged school-issued Chromebook and charger.  Make-up testing will not be scheduled until November. To ensure your student completes this graduation requirement promptly, please avoid scheduling appointments during their English class time on these two days.

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

October 31 - Senior Photo Session
November 3 - Senior Photo Session
November 4 - Senior Photo Session
May 15 - Prom
June 12 - Graduation

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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.

Important Reminders

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The Lake Braddock Choral Department will host our annual fundraising concert “Dessert on Broadway” October 23th in the cafeteria. We encourage you to come when the doors open at 6:30 pm to enjoy a sweet treat and browse over an amazing selection of silent auction items and raffle prizes. The concert begins at 7 pm. Tickets are coming soon! https://lbchorus.org/
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HS Yearbook Sales

Don’t wait until the price increases. Pre-order your high school yearbook before December to get the lowest price of the year and assure your student gets a copy.

www.yearbookordercenter.com

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Middle School Yearbooks

The Ursa middle school yearbook sales have begun! For $35 you can make sure you have a copy of your child’s middle school years. If you wait, the price goes up, and books run out. So, order yours today. Please scan the QR code, which takes you directly to the company. Or, you can type this URL into your browser: http://YearbookOrderCenter.com

Order yours today! Your child will thank you for it (if not now, in the future!)

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

October Community Boundary Review Meetings

FCPS’ October community boundary review meetings will begin on Monday, October 13. Each of the 12 meetings will focus on two pyramids. Our area will be covered at the meeting on [Insert date, location, in person w/ link, and virtual w/ link]. Register by clicking “in person” or “virtual,” based on how you would like to participate.

At the meeting, the consultant will present the latest draft boundary map (Scenario 4) and potential changes specific to our pyramid and the [Insert the pyramid your school is partnered with]. Participants will also be invited to ask questions.

If you are unable to attend the meeting for our pyramid, you are welcome to attend any meeting that is convenient. View the full list of October boundary meetings. 

Visit the Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information.