LABCS Weekly Newsletter
11-15-25
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 - "Flannel Day" (no leggings, pajamas, jeans, or sweatpants allowed; if you wear a flannel shirt, regular dress code bottoms are required)
11/17/2025
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PTA Pizza - Pre-Orders Due
11/17/2025
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Winter MAP Testing - Reading (Grades 6-8)
11/17/2025
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Yearbook Cover Designs Due
11/17/2025
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Chick-fil-A Biscuits - Pre-Orders Due
11/18/2025
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Winter MAP Testing - Math (Grades 6-8)
11/18/2025
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PTA Pizza Day - Pre-Orders Only
11/19/2025
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Winter MAP Make-Up Testing Day
11/19/2025
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Winter MAP Make-Up Testing Day
11/20/2025
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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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No School - Thanksgiving Break
11/24/2025
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No School - Thanksgiving Break
11/25/2025
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No School - Thanksgiving Break
11/26/2025
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No School - Thanksgiving Break
11/27/2025
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No School - Thanksgiving Break
11/28/2025
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PTA Pizza - Pre-Orders Due
12/1/2025
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Monday Dress Theme - "Wear All Blue" (no leggings or pajamas allowed)
12/1/2025
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Dyslexia Tidbit
Characteristics of Dyslexia in Pre-School Children
Early signs of dyslexia often appear before children begin formal reading. These characteristics reflect language, memory, and phonological awareness development.
Speech and Language Delays
- late to start talking (after age 2-3)
- difficulty learning new words
- trouble forming complete sentences compared to peers
- mispronouncing words or persistent "baby talk"
Difficulty with Sounds and Rhyming
- has trouble recognizing or generating rhyming words (cat/hat)
- difficulty breaking words into parts (clapping syllables)
- struggles to match beginning sounds ("Which word starts like "sun"?)
Listening and Memory Challenges
- difficulty following multi-step directions
- trouble remembering
- songs
- nursery rhymes
- names of colors, shapes, or days of the week
Small Vocabulary Growth
- uses fewer words than peers
- difficulty retrieving the correct work ("You know...the thing...that thing!")
Naming Difficulties
- slow to name familiar objects, letters, or colors, even when they know them
- long pauses or substitutions ("that animal" instead of "dog"
Challenges with Early Literacy Skills
- difficulty recognizing letters of the alphabet
- confusion between letters that look similar (b/d/p/g/q; n/u; etc.)
- lack of interest in books or avoids looking at print
- difficult learning to write or draw basic shapes
Motor Skill or Sequencing Difficulties
- difficulty with tasks requiring hand coordination (buttoning, using scissors, etc.)
- trouble remembering routines or multi-step sequences
Family History
- a strong indicator
- dyslexia often runs in families; a parent of sibling with dyslexia increases the likelihood of dyslexia
Important Reminder
These signs do not diagnose dyslexia on their own. Many preschoolers show one or two of these characteristics as part of typical development. However, a cluster of these difficulties, especially with a family history, may signal a need for early support.
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Thank you:
- to the alumni, current students, and parents for coming out for our Annual High School Alumni Night - it was wonderful to see everyone, to hear great questions being asked, and to receive invaluable advice.
We apologize in advance to anyone we accidentally left off.
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Toiletry Items Being Accepted to Help the Community
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Battle of the Books - Books Still Needed
Can YOU help us prepare for battle?
Battle of the Books training will be underway very soon. Check out this year's Battle of the Books wishlist (linked below)to see what our #innovators will be reading, and please consider donating a copy (or two! or three!) of one of our titles!
https://a.co/eE9urG9
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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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Parking Lot Map - Early Stay and Early Dismissal Traffic Pattern
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A Note from the Principal
Ms. Heidi Bishop
Thank you to those parents/guardians who attended the Title I Virtual Meeting on Tuesday, November 11. We went over a lot of information about this new designation. As a result, we have added a new section under the " Students/Parents" section called " Title I" (it is the first section in the drop-down). Everything pertaining to Title I will be in that section, although it might be duplicated in other sections of the website. The presentation from Tuesday night can also be found in this section.
There will be two forms coming home next week in which we need all families to sign. One is a Home-School Compact, and the other is a Parent and Family Engagement Policy. The Home-School Compact will require both a parent/guardian signature and student signature. If you have more than one child in the school, you will sign each sheet. The Parent and Family Engagement Policy was adopted by those who attended the virual meeting on Tuesday and will require just a parent/guardian signature.
If you have access to a printer and want to print and sign the two forms by accessing the links above, feel free to do so and return to school on Monday. Otherwise, these will come home on Monday, November 17. They will need to be returned no later than Friday, November 21.
A Note from the Front Office
Mrs. Kelly Disbrow
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
Due to some technical issues, we had to postpone middle school MAP testing from this past week to next week.
- Monday, November 17th - Reading - Grades 6-8
- Tuesday, November 18th - Math - Grades 6-8
- Wednesday, November 19th - Make-Up Testing
- Thursday, November 20th - Make-Up Testing
Please ensure your child is well-rested, has had a healthy breakfast, and arrives on time for school.
A Note from the Reading Coach
Mrs. Jessica Hudson
Be on the lookout for details about our Title I Winter Family Literacy Event on December 4th at 3:30.
A Note from the Student Council Advisor
Ms. Stephanie Phifer
Collecting Toiletry Items for the Community
We are collecting toiletry items for those in need. For more information on what is needed, click here.
A Note from the Yearbook Coordinator
Ms. Stephanie Phifer
Yearbook Designs are due no later than Monday, November 17.
- 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
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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
1-2-3-4, We Declare a PENNY WAR!
Our Penny Wars are back, and this time it’s Clemson vs. South Carolina! Which team will take the win at LABCS?!
When: November 17th–21st
Where: Car drop-off each morning
How to play:
Each team has its own bucket! Add to your team’s total by dropping in pennies and dollar bills, and subtract from the other team by adding silver coins (nickels, dimes, quarters) to their bucket.
The team with the most money wins, and the losing team’s members of the Leadership Team will be duct-taped to the wall for everyone to see!
Repping Clemson: J. Hudson & Heidi
Repping South Carolina: V. Martin, Henderson & Phifer
So gather up that change and help your favorite team stick it to the competition!
Next Pizza Day: Wednesday, November 19
Pizza orders are due by 11:59 PM Monday night — don’t miss out on an easy lunch day!
As always, visit our Facebook page for updates, photos, and more PTA news!
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