LABCS Weekly Newsletter
12-13-25
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 - "Holiday Pajama Day"
12/15/2025
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PTA Pizza - Pre-Orders Due
12/15/2025
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Admissions Tour
12/15/2025, 10 AM – 11 AM
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Chick-fil-A Biscuits - Pre-Orders Due
12/16/2025
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PTA Pizza Day - Pre-Orders Only
12/17/2025
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Admissions Tour
12/17/2025, 1 PM – 2 PM
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Chick-fil-A Biscuits - Pre-Orders Only
12/19/2025
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Half Day (12:00 Dismissal)
12/19/2025
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Quarter 2 Ends
12/19/2025
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No School - Holiday Break
12/22/2025
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No School - Holiday Break
12/23/2025
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No School - Holiday Break
12/24/2025
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No School - Holiday Break
12/25/2025
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No School - Holiday Break
12/26/2025
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No School - Holiday Break
12/29/2025
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No School - Holiday Break
12/30/2025
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No School - Holiday Break
12/31/2025
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No School - Holiday Break
1/1/2026
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No School - Holiday Break
1/2/2026
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Faculty/PD Workday
1/5/2026
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No School - Students
1/5/2026
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PTA Pizza - Pre-Orders Due
1/5/2026
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School Resumes for Students
1/6/2026
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PTA Pizza Day - Pre-Orders Only
1/7/2026
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Admissions Tour
1/7/2026, 1 PM – 2 PM
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Dyslexia Tidbit
Is Orton-Gillingham (OG) Considered the Science of Reading?
How OG Connects to the Science of Reading
- Explicit Phonics: OG directly teaches letter-sound relationships, decoding, and spelling rules, a crucial component identified by SoR research.
- Systematic & Sequential: It builds skills logically, moving from simple to complex, ensuring students understand the "hows and whys" of reading.
- Multisensory: It engages multiple senses (seeing, hearing, speaking, writing) to help students build strong connections in the brain, reinforcing learning.
- Diagnostic & Prescriptive: Teachers observe student needs closely and tailor instruction, making it highly effective for diverse learners, including those with dyslexia.
Key Distinction
- Science of Reading (SoR): The vast body of research from neuroscience, psychology, and education about how reading works.
- Orton-Gillingham (OG): A specific instructional approach or methodology that implements the principles from the Science of Reading.
In essence, Orton-Gillingham isn't just aligned with the Science of Reading; it's one of its most recognized and proven applications for teaching reading effectively.
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Thank you:
- to the LABCS PTA for fulfilling a great fundraiser with the Clemson vs. Carolina Penny Wars;
- to Ms Heidi, Mrs. Henderson, and Ms. Phifer for being good sports getting duct taped and silly-stringed!
We apologize in advance to anyone accidentally left off.
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Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Training - June 1-12, 2026
Read More...
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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 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 Student Council Advisor
Ms. Stephanie Phifer
Angel Tree
Just a reminder that if you took a tag off the Angel Tree in the front lobby, these items are due no later than Wednesday, December 17.
A Note from the PTA
Mrs. Shelby Lear, President
Our next pizza day is Wednesday, December 17. Orders are due by 11:59 pm on Monday, December 15.
As always, check out our Facebook for more.
Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A orders are due Tuesday, December 16. Biscuits will be handed out Friday morning, December 19.
Snacks, Water, Breakfast, and Soft Drinks
Please make sure you send in snacks and a water bottle with your child every day. If a student forgets a water bottle, they will need to use the water fountains.
Just a reminder that breakfast needs to be eaten before students get out of the car unless it is Chick-fil-A breakfast day.
Finally, at no time are soft drinks (even non-caffeinated soft drinks) or caffeinated drinks allowed. Students will be asked to pour them out. Only water bottles are allowed in the building - no fast food drink cups will be allowed (even if they only have water in it) since the lids can come off easily or spill if tipped.
Admissions Tours for Prospective Families for the 2026-2027 School Year
Tours will be given to prospective parents/guardians interested in applying for the 2026-2027 school year on the following dates:
- December 15, 17
- January 7, 12, 14, 21, 26, 28
- February 2, 4, 9, 11
These tours will be given on Mondays at 10:00 am or Wednesdays at 1:00 pm.
If you are interested, please call the front office at 864-442-5580 to schedule your tour.
Space is limited and must be reserved - please do not show up.
Open Enrollment for the 2026-2027 School Year
Open Enrollment officially begins at 12:01 am on January 1, 2026 and ends at 11:59 pm on February 15, 2026. The application will be available on our website at 12:01 am on January 1.
Wait lists from the 2025-2026 school year do not carry over, so if you are on the wait list, you will need to re-apply for the next school year.
The lottery for qualified candidates will be held on Friday, March 20, at 3:30 pm at the school.
Inclement Weather
taken from the Student and Parent Handbook, pp. 10-11
During the winter months, inclement weather can result in unexpected changes in school schedules. If snow and/or ice are evident or expected on any morning, school officials will generally follow the decisions of the School District of Pickens County and will try to announce a schedule change by 6:00 am. Students and parents should check with WYFF4 (TV and website) on any morning when snow or ice is evident or expected. Information is made available to employees, students, and parents through newsletter emails, social media, school website, and WYFF4 (TV and website).
A decision about closing schools or delaying the opening of school will be made as early as possible. If a school opening is delayed, WYFF4 (TV and website) will carry instructions about the time of the school’s opening. In the event that snow, ice, or other adverse weather conditions materialize during the school day, school officials will monitor conditions closely. If dismissing schools early becomes necessary, notice of the decision will be sent by phone, email, and/or all other available communication platforms.
Please remember that we are a school serving many counties areas with varied terrain. The weather and road conditions may seem fine in one area, while other areas are becoming hazardous. Our top priority in making a decision to close schools will always be student safety and teacher safety.
In the case of a school closing due to inclement weather, students will participate in virtual activities through Google Classroom for each of their classes. These are to be turned in completed in full when school resumes, or within 5 school days after returning, to not be counted absent. There will be approximately 5 hours/work during each inclement weather day.
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