LABCS Weekly Newsletter
10-25-25
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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CogAT Make-Up Testing (2nd Grade Only)
10/27/2025
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Red Ribbon Week - "Life is a Puzzle. Solve it Drug Free"
10/27/2025
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Red Ribbon Week - Monday Dress Theme - "Wear Red" (no leggings or pajamas allowed)
10/27/2025
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Chick-fil-A Biscuits - Pre-Orders Due
10/28/2025
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Red Ribbon Week - Tuesday Dress Theme - "Wear Tie-Dye" (no leggings or pajamas allowed)
10/28/2025
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Red Ribbon Week - Wednesday Dress Theme - "Crazy and Mismatched Outfits" (no leggings or pajamas allowed)
10/29/2025
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Red Ribbon Week - Thursday Dress Theme - "Wear Pajamas"
10/30/2025
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$1 Dress Down and/or $1 Hat Day
10/31/2025
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Chick-fil-A Biscuits - Pre-Orders Only
10/31/2025
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Red Ribbon Week - Friday Dress Theme - "Halloween Costumes" (must be appropriate and no political statements/messages, weapons, or masks)
10/31/2025
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Monday Dress Theme - "Super Hero T-Shirts" (regular dress code bottoms required)
11/3/2025
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PTA Pizza - Pre-Orders Due
11/3/2025
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LABCS Board Meeting - Virtual
11/3/2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
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PTA Pizza Day - Pre-Orders Only
11/5/2025
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$1 Dress Down and/or $1 Hat Day
11/7/2025
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After-School Social - Grades 3-5
11/7/2025, 3:30 PM – 5 PM
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LABCS 5th Annual Tee Up for Dyslexia Golf Tournament - Southern Oaks Golf Club, Easley
11/10/2025
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Monday Dress Theme - "Patriotic/Armed Services Day" (no political statements allowed)
11/10/2025
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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 athletes.
American professional golfer. He is most notable for losing to Tiger Woods in a three-hole playoff for the 2000 PGA Championship at Valhalla.
American fitness instructor, actor, and retired professional wrestler.
American Olympic diver who won gold medals at the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics on the springboard and platform.
British former racing driver, broadcaster, and motorsport executive from Scotland who competed in Formula One.
American former competitive ice dancer. With partner Charlie White, she was the 2014 Olympic champion, the 2010 Olympic silver medalist.
A global cultural icon, widely known by the nickname "The Greatest", he is often regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time.
American media personality and retired Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete. Formerly known as Bruce Jenner.
English former competitive swimmer who swam at the 1976 Summer Olympics, and then won Olympic gold and bronze medals at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.
American businessman and former professional basketball player, and is often regarded as the greatest point guard of all time.
American former professional baseball pitcher and sports executive nicknamed "the Ryan Express."
American former football coach and analyst, who was formerly the head coach of the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills.
Steve Redgrave
British retired rower who won gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games from 1984 to 2000.
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Thank you:
- to the LABCS PTA and all those who contributed to the Recess Refresh Project - the students were so excited;
- to Officer Ron Winegard for breaking down the broken concrete barrier pot near the exit of the building;
- to Mrs. Paige Roberts for the cookies for the faculty/staff; and
- to the McEntyre Family for the doughnuts for the faculty/staff.
We apologize in advance to anyone we accidentally left off.
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Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Training - June 1-12, 2026
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LABCS Dragon's Closet (New and Gently-Used Uniforms)
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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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A Note from the Front Office
Mrs. Kelly Disbrow
Headphones/Ear Buds
All students must have earbuds or headphones in class every day. The school does not provide these.
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 have 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.
A Note from the Testing Coordinator
Mrs. Wendye Henderson
CogAT/IA make-up testing for any 2nd grade student who missed any portion(s) of the test will occur on Monday, October 27, 2025.
A Note from the Reading Coach
Mrs. Jessica Hudson
Our LAB Innovators now have the opportunity to practice their reading skills in an adaptive way with Reading Assistant during the school day. Our students spend approximately 30 minutes per week with this personalized program, which provides real-time interventions to further reading gains. We are excited to implement this new supplemental resource in our literacy program.
A Note from the Student Council Advisor
Ms. Stephanie Phifer
Student Council Elections
Student Council Elections will be held on Monday, November 3rd, with results being shared on Tuesday, November 4th.
We're very excited about all the candidates running this year. We have over 50 students running. That is about 1/4 of our student body! Campaign Posters are due no later than Monday, October 20, for those students who are running. No late materials will be accepted.
3rd-5th Grade After School Social (for currently-enrolled LABCS students only)
Friday, November 7th 3:30-5:00
Parent volunteers are welcome!
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 Development Director
Ms. Debbie Vaughn
This is the last week to purchase a sponsorship for our fundraising golf tournament, Tee Up for Dyslexia!
Our golf tournament is one of two major fundraising events that the school holds each year. Sponsorships are an easy way to advertise your business and participate in a fun day for a great cause. Company sponsorships begin at just $300 and go up to $2,500.
A Note from the PTA
Mrs. Shelby Lear, President
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Recess Refresh Project! The items were delivered to students on Friday, and they now have lots of new outdoor and indoor activities to enjoy during recess.
Our next fundraiser kicks off Monday with Papa John’s Pizza Cards! Students will bring home a packet that includes details about prizes for top individual and class sales, as well as instructions for ordering.
Don’t forget!! November Pizza Days are November 5 and November 19. Orders are due by 11:59 PM the Monday before each Pizza Day (November 3 and November 17).
As always, visit our Facebook page for updates, photos, and more PTA news!
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