LABCS Weekly Newsletter
12-6-25
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 - "Ugly Holiday Sweaters" (regular dress code bottoms required)
12/8/2025
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Admissions Tour
12/8/2025, 10 AM – 11 AM
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Admissions Tour
12/10/2025, 1 PM – 2 PM
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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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Quarter 2 Ends
12/19/2025
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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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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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Dyslexia Tidbit
Characteristics of Dyslexia in Elementary School-Age Children
Reading Skills
- Slow, effortful reading
- Trouble sounding out unfamiliar words
- Difficulty recognizing common sight words
- Avoids reading aloud or becomes anxious when asked
Phonological Awareness Challenges
- Difficulty breaking words into sounds (e.g., cat → /c/ /a/ /t/)
- Trouble identifying beginning, middle, and ending sounds
- Confusing similar-sounding words
Spelling and Writing Difficulties
- Frequent spelling errors, especially with vowel sounds
- Inconsistent spelling of the same word
- Poor handwriting or difficulty organizing thoughts on paper
- Reversals with letters or numbers (common early on but may persist longer for dyslexic learners)
Memory and Sequencing Challenges
- Trouble remembering multi-step directions
- Difficulty recalling letter names and sounds
- Struggles with sequencing (days of the week, alphabet, story events)
Language-Related Challenges
- Difficulty finding the right words when speaking
- Mispronouncing longer or unfamiliar words
- Limited vocabulary growth compared to peers
- Difficulty retelling stories in order
Reading Comprehension Challenges
- Understands stories much better when they are read aloud
- Loses place easily when reading
- Struggles to answer comprehension questions because decoding takes so much effort
School Performance Indicators
- 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
Strengths Often Seen in Dyslexic Learners
It's important to recognize that dyslexic children often show:
- Creative problem-solving
- Big-picture thinking
- Strong reasoning and imagination
- Strengths in oral language and hands-on activities
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Thank you:
- to Ms. Gee for the beautiful poinsettia for the school;
- to Mrs. Jessica Hudson, the school's Literacy Committee, and to the 8th Grade Literacy Leaders for all their hard work to make our Annual Family Literacy Event an amazing afternoon full of great activities;
- to the 3rd and 6th graders who did a great job performing their Reader's Theater for the Family Literacy Event;
- to all our Volunteers who helped out with our Scholastic Book Fair this past week!
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
Snacks/Water
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.
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 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 PTA
Mrs. Shelby Lear, President
Penny Wars Champions!
Clemson took the win this year, which means our brave Carolina Assistant Principal, Mrs. Henderson, will be taped to the wall on December 12!
Thanks to everyone who participated. Together we raised $845.51 in just one week and had so much fun doing it!
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.
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 8, 10, 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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