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LABCS Weekly Newsletter
11-1-25
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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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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School Picture Make-Up Day
11/4/2025
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Student Council Elections
11/4/2025
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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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Winter MAP Testing (all grades)
11/10/2025
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Winter MAP Testing (all grades)
11/11/2025
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Winter MAP Testing (all grades)
11/12/2025
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Quarter 2 Interim
11/12/2025
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Winter MAP Testing (all grades)
11/13/2025
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$1 Dress Down and/or $1 Hat Day
11/14/2025
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Winter MAP Testing (all grades)
11/14/2025
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High School Alumni Event
11/14/2025, 5 PM – 6:30 PM
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Monday Dress Theme - "Flannel Day" (no pajamas allowed)
11/17/2025
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PTA Pizza - Pre-Orders Due
11/17/2025
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Chick-fil-A Biscuits - Pre-Orders Due
11/18/2025
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PTA Pizza Day - Pre-Orders Only
11/19/2025
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$1 Dress Down and/or $1 Hat Day
11/21/2025
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Chick-fil-A Biscuits - Pre-Orders Only
11/21/2025
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Dyslexia Tidbit
Dyslexia is a language-based learning difference that primarily affects reading, spelling, and writing. It occurs when the brain processes written and spoken language differently.
Key Facts
- Common - dyslexia affects up to 1 in 5 people
- Brain-Based - it is not related to intelligence or effort
- Lifelong - dyslexia does not go away, but the right support helps individuals thrive
- Language Connection - it often involves difficulty recognizing sounds in words (phonological awareness)
Strengths Often Seen in Dyslexic Individuals
- Creative problem-solving
- Strong reasoning and comprehension skills
- Excellent verbal abilities
- Big-picture and innovative thinking
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Thank you:
- to the LABCS PTA for the coffee cart for the faculty/staff; and
- to the LABCS Sunshine Committee for a fun afternoon of Faculty Trick-or-Treating.
We apologize in advance to anyone we accidentally left off.
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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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Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Training - June 1-12, 2026
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Parking Lot Map - Early Stay and Early Dismissal Traffic Pattern
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A Note from the Front Office
Mrs. Kelly Disbrow
School Make-Up Pictures
School Makeup Pictures will be Tuesday November 4th. Please see the attached flyer for directions on how to view and order your student's pictures online.
School Pictures are Ready!
View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
- LAKES AND BRIDGES CHARTER SCHOOL
- Event Code: FE269725
- Images are secured using the email address(es) provided to us by the school.
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
MAP Testing for all grades will occur the week of November 10-14. Please look for more information soon.
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!
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 register a team for our fundraising golf tournament, Tee Up for Dyslexia! We'd like to have FIVE MORE TEAMS register before this Friday's deadline. A team of four is just $500 and includes carts and fees, a light breakfast, gift bag, snacks and drinks, and a delicious catered lunch from Rigsby's Smoked Burgers. What a fun way to spend the day for a great cause!
Our golf tournament is one of two major fundraising events that the school holds each year. Since our public charter school does not share in any county or local tax revenue like traditional public schools do, we depend on these fundraisers to make our school the best it can be for our brilliant student innovators.
A Note from the PTA
Mrs. Shelby Lear, President
Superhero Day – Monday, November 3
We’re celebrating our amazing dyslexic superheroes! Each student will receive a special treat (we’ve double-checked all items to align with allergy lists). Students are invited to wear their favorite superhero shirt to join in the fun and show that dyslexia is a superpower!
Pizza Day – Wednesday, November 5
Our next pizza day is coming up soon! Orders are due Monday by 11:59 PM. This is a hard deadline—we won’t be able to add late orders, so please be sure to get them in on time. Click here to order.
Ornament Fundraiser Launch
Keep an eye out for order forms coming home! This year’s holiday fundraiser features beautiful keepsake ornaments ($14 each) and Santa cookie plates ($18 each). Orders can be placed online through our Givebacks link. Deadline to order is Wednesday, November 12. Ornaments will be sent home the first week of December.
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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