LABCS Weekly Newsletter
10-12-25
RESPECT yourself, others, and our school.
Be RESPONSIBLE for yourself, your actions, and the learning environment.
Have a growth mindset and practice PERSEVERANCE.
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No School - Everyone
10/13/2025
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No School - Students
10/14/2025
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Parent/Teacher Conferences
10/14/2025
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Faculty/PD Workday
10/14/2025
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LABCS Open House - All Grades
10/16/2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
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$1 Dress Down and/or $1 Hat Day
10/17/2025
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PTA Pizza - Pre-Orders Due
10/20/2025
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CogAT Testing (2nd Grade Only)
10/20/2025
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Monday Dress Theme - "Animal Print Day"
10/20/2025
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Evening Seminar - "Walking in the Shoes of a Dyslexic - Dyslexia Simulation" (in-person)
10/20/2025, 6 PM – 8:30 PM
Lakes & Bridges Charter School
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CogAT Testing (2nd Grade Only)
10/21/2025
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CogAT Testing (2nd Grade Only)
10/22/2025
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PTA Pizza Day - Pre-Orders Only
10/22/2025
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CogAT Testing (2nd Grade Only)
10/23/2025
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$1 Dress Down and/or $1 Hat Day
10/24/2025
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CogAT Testing (2nd Grade Only)
10/24/2025
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Dyslexia Tidbit
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month
Some Notable People with Dyslexia
Many famous and influential people with dyslexia have impacted the world, including scientists, inventors, entrepreneurs, politicians, and activists.
Arguably the most famous dyslexic, he struggled with communication in his early years before becoming one of the most important scientific minds in history.
The prolific inventor was told he was "slow" in school but went on to create numerous inventions.
This Renaissance polymath was dyslexic, a fact that may have influenced his unique way of seeing and depicting the world.
The founder of the Virgin Group is a prominent advocate for dyslexia and has turned his "nightmare" school experience into a career of building numerous enterprises.
The co-founder of Apple is another example of a successful entrepreneur who had dyslexia.
The co-founder of Microsoft is another world-renowned figure who was dyslexic.
A successful entrepreneur and real estate mogul, she has spoken about her dyslexia.
Despite his dyslexia, he became the President of the United States.
The first U.S. President is believed to have had dyslexia.
Another U.S. President believed to have struggled with dyslexia.
A famous First Lady, diplomat, and activist.
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Thank you:
- to Mrs. Eleanor Stoker for coming to visit us (we miss you!) and for the delicious CFA cookies for the faculty/staff!!
We apologize in advance to anyone we accidentally left off.
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YMCA Mentor Program and Collaboration with LABCS
We are excited to announce a partnership with the YMCA and their Mentor program. This wonderful program matches students (mentees) with adults (mentors) in the community. The mentors meet weekly with the mentee at the school. This program provides students with extra support and a positive relationship, so they can achieve their potential!
If you are interested in having your child be a part of the Y Mentor program, please email [email protected]. If you are interested in becoming a Y Mentor, you can fill out the application online.
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Parking Lot Map - Early Stay and Early Dismissal Traffic Pattern
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LABCS Dragon's Closet (New and Gently-Used Uniforms)
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Chick-fil-A Biscuit Sales Dates 2025-2026 School Year - Last Friday of Each Month
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A Note from the Front Office
Mrs. Kelly Disbrow
Absences
If your child is absent from school, you must provide a doctor's note or a parent note within 3 days of returning to school. You can send in a paper copy to the front office, or you can email: [email protected].
Lost and Found
We are beginning to get a large collection of items in our Lost and Found cabinet - clothes, water bottles, lunch boxes, etc. If your child is missing any items, please swing by the school to check the cabinet. All items unclaimed by December 19, the last day before Holiday Break begins, will be donated to the Dream Center.
Picture Day
Picture Day will be held on Tuesday, October 21. For more information, click here.
A Note from the Testing Coordinator
Mrs. Wendye Henderson
CogAT/IA will occur from October 20-28, 2025. This test is only for 2nd grade students. The test will be given October 20-24, with make-up testing occurring on October 27 and 28.
CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test) measures reasoning skills, while Iowa Assessments measure academic achievement in core subjects like reading and math. Parents can support their children by ensuring they get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast on testing days, and arrive at school on time. Results from both tests provide teachers with valuable information about a student's abilities and knowledge to help differentiate instruction and support learning.
A Note from the Student Wellness Coordinator
Ms. Stephanie Phifer
We are excited to announce a partnership with the YMCA and their Mentor program. This wonderful program matches students (mentees) with adults (mentors) in the community. The mentors meet weekly with the mentee at the school. This program provides students with extra support and a positive relationship, so they can achieve their potential!
If you are interested in having your child be a part of the Y Mentor program, please email [email protected].
If you are interested in becoming a Y Mentor, you can fill out the application online. Check out this link for more information!
A Note from the Development Director
Ms. Debbie Vaughn
Tee Up for Dyslexia Golf Fundraiser
Would your business like to sponsor Tee Up for Dyslexia, our fundraising golf tournament?! Business sponsorships start at just $300, and it's a fun way to bring exposure to your company while helping our special school. Information is available here. We are grateful to businesses who support our school, and we also love supporting and giving shout-outs to the businesses that do so. Thank you for helping us fulfill our mission to build strong bridges between dyslexia and success!
A Note from the Yearbook Coordinator
Ms. Stephanie Phifer
There will be a Yearbook Design Contest for this year's 2025-2026 yearbook.
The Contest Rules are:
- a LABCS student must complete the work; they cannot have help from anyone else
- artwork can be in any medium
- submissions must be on a vertical 8.5" x 11" white sheet of paper (horizontal designs will not be accepted)
- submissions are due no later than November 17, 2025
- contact Ms. Phifer with any questions or to submit your design
The winning design will be used as the cover for the 2025-2026 yearbook. The winning artist will receive a free yearbook!
A Note from the PTA
Mrs. Shelby Lear, President
Fall Vendor Market – Friday, October 17 | 4:30–8:30pm
Our Fall Vendor Market is almost here! Sign up here to be a vendor or mark your calendar to shop and support wonderful local businesses while giving back to our school.
Recess Refresh Fund
Help us upgrade indoor and outdoor recess supplies! For just $10 or $20, you can sponsor a recess bucket filled with new games, balls, and activities. Click here to sponsor a bucket today!
Get Involved – Join a Committee!
We’d love your help this fall, and this is the last call to join a committee for the semester! Current committees include:
- Spirit Wear – brainstorm designs, choose items families will love, and assist with order distribution.
- Communications – create graphics, share updates on our website/newsletter, and spread the word about all the great things happening at LAB.
- Teacher & Student Appreciation – plan and support events that celebrate our amazing teachers and students.
New committees will launch in the spring, but don’t miss your chance to get involved now! Click here to learn more and sign up.
Student Council Election Information
On Monday, November 3, 2025, we will be holding elections for the 2025-2026 Lakes and Bridges Student Council. Elected officials will be announced on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. For more information, click here.
Throughout the school year, our Student Council is responsible for:
- attending biweekly meetings during lunch and/or recess period
- leading morning announcements
- planning themed Spirit Days
- fundraising through Candy Grams, Friday ice cream sales, etc.
- assisting with Red Ribbon Week activities and Kindness Week activities
- organizing after school social events
- participating in a variety of school-wide activities
- collaborating for community outreach
- and more!
Our Student Council consists of the following positions:
- President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary - These positions are open to 5th-8th graders only.
- Homeroom Representatives - One from each homeroom in grades 1st-8th
Requirements to run for Student Council:
- Display qualities and characteristics of a leader, with no major discipline problems;
- Submit interest form (attached) no later than Friday, October 10th;
- Create one poster (regular poster board size of 22 x26) to display in the hallways of Lakes and Bridges beginning on Monday, October 20th. Posters can be turned in to an Advisor on or before this date. Posters MUST clearly state:
- candidate's name,
- position running for,
- and a slogan for the campaign;
- Create a campaign video to be viewed by the student body prior to elections. Videos need to be emailed to Ms. Phifer by Monday, October 27th. Be creative and have fun with this! However, videos MUST meet the following criteria:
- be at least 20 seconds long, but no longer than 1 minute,
- state the candidate's name, position running for, and their slogan,
- have no specific political alignment or discussion of controversial topics,
- Three teacher/staff recommendations if running for an Officer position only. Homeroom representatives do not need to complete this. These forms will be provided by Student Council Advisors once we receive the initial interest form. Recommendations are due by Friday, October 17th.
We will not accept any late materials. If a student does not turn these in on time, they are out of the running for the election. No exceptions.
This is a no-cost election, so please refrain from buying treats, stickers, etc. for the student body as part of your campaign.
If you have any questions regarding the requirements for the election or the responsibilities of our Student Council, please contact the Student Council Advisor. We look forward to a fun and friendly election!
Student Council Advisor
Stephanie Phifer [email protected]
Toys
We have students who are bringing in toys to the school. This is creating distractions in classrooms. Please do not allow your child to bring toys.
Below is the policy on toys from the Student and Parent Handbook (p. 38).
Toys/Contraband
All personal toys, radios, music players, handheld audio/game systems, slime, putty, fidgets, Legos, blocks, dolls, stuffed animals, etc., are not allowed at school unless the teacher requests that certain items be brought to school for a specific purpose. If a teacher requests this, a written request will be sent home with the student and through teacher communication. Any of these items, or any items that may injure anyone or cause a disturbance, are not allowed at school and will be taken from the student. Furthermore, disciplinary action will occur for bringing this into the school.
If a parent/guardian wishes to reclaim these toys/items, they may come to the school for them. The school will not be responsible for any item that is damaged or disappears at school.
Gum
Please note that candy is not allowed in the school; as a result, gum is not allowed. Please make sure that your child is not bringing gum into the school. Any students who are caught chewing gum will be asked to spit it out. Students carrying gum who are passing it out to other students will have it confiscated.
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