LABCS Weekly Newsletter
2-7-26
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 - "Valentine's Colors" (wear red, pink, hearts - no pajamas, leggings, or sweats)
2/9/2026
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Admissions Tour
2/9/2026, 10 AM – 11 AM
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Admissions Tour
2/11/2026, 1 PM – 2 PM
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$1 Dress Down and/or $1 Hat Day (no pajamas; no leggings unless a dress, skirt, skort, or jumper is over them)
2/13/2026
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PTA Pizza - Pre-Orders Due
2/16/2026
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No School - Presidents' Day
2/16/2026
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3rd Grade Field Trip to Riverbanks Zoo
2/18/2026
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PTA Pizza Day - Pre-Orders Only
2/18/2026
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$1 Dress Down and/or $1 Hat Day (no pajamas; no leggings unless a dress, skirt, skort, or jumper is over them)
2/20/2026
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5th Grade Field Trip to the Upcountry History Museum
2/20/2026
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Intent Forms for 2026-2027 Sent to Current LABCS Families
2/23/2026
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Monday Dress Theme - "Wacky Tacky Day" - (no pajamas, leggings, or sweats)
2/23/2026
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Chick-fil-A Biscuits - Pre-Orders Due
2/24/2026
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$1 Dress Down and/or $1 Hat Day (no pajamas; no leggings unless a dress, skirt, skort, or jumper is over them)
2/27/2026
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Chick-fil-A Biscuits - Pre-Orders Only
2/27/2026
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Intent Forms for 2026-2027 Current LABCS Families Due
2/27/2026
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Dyslexia Tidbit
Famous Dyslexics
In honor of Black History Month, each week, we will highlight well-known individuals who have publicly shared that they are dyslexic or had significant reading difficulties, often crediting those experiences with shaping their success.
Entertainment & Arts
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Whoopi Goldberg – Actress, comedian, and EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner; has spoken openly about her dyslexia and how it affected her schooling.
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Jay-Z – Rapper and entrepreneur; struggled with reading in school and relied heavily on auditory learning and memory.
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Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Training - June 1-12, 2026
Read More...
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OG Classroom Educator Training - June 15-19, 2026
Read More...
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A Note from the Principal
Ms. Heidi
Thank you for your flexibility and support during the recent inclement weather days. We know that unexpected schedule changes can be challenging for families, and we truly appreciate your patience as we prioritized the safety of our students and staff. We hope the rest of this winter season is uneventful. However, because we had a delay on Tuesday, February 3, we do have one more eLearning Inclement Weather Day left without having to make up school days if needed.
As we begin planning for the 2026-2027 school year, the LABCS Board of Directors approved the 2026-2027 school year calendar at the Monday, February 2, meeting. To access it, click here.
The link to the Intent Form for the 2026-2027 school will be emailed to parents of currently-enrolled 1st-7th grade (rising 2nd-8th grade) LABCS families on Monday morning, February 23. These will be due by Friday evening, February 27. Please look for this email during the morning of February 23. These are needed in order to plan for the LABCS lottery being held on Friday, March 20.
A Note from the Nurse
Mrs. Dava House
As measles continues to spread through the Upstate, we are preparing in case Lakes and Bridges is affected.
Symptoms of measles are similar to the flu but with a rash that appears 3-5 days after the initial symptoms. Please have your child seen by a health care provider if they develop a rash in conjunction with an illness to rule out measles.
Symptoms of measles include:
- High fever
- Red eyes
- Runny nose
- Cough
- Rash 3-5 days after first symptoms
Measles is transmitted through breathing. An exposure is defined as sharing an area with an infected individual, such as a classroom or lunchroom. If Lakes and Bridges students have an exposure to an infected individual (4 days before or 4 days after the rash appears), we will follow the SC Department of Public Health protocol. Any students or staff who are exposed and do not have documented MMR immunization status will be excluded from school for 21 days after the exposure. Ms Heidi is currently waiting to hear back from the Charter School District to form a plan for any affected students who have to be quarantined since we are only approved for eLearning for Inclement Weather Days.
If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact Nurse Dava (864-671-6265 or [email protected]) or your healthcare provider.
A Note from the Front Office
Mrs. Kelly Disbrow
Snacks, Lunch, and Water Bottles
Please make sure you send in snacks with your child each day. Also, please make sure you are sending in a lunch each day with your child, as well as a water bottle. Students who do not have a water bottle will need to get their water from the water fountain.
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].
A Note from the Testing Coordinator
Mrs. Wendye Henderson
PTA (Performance Task Assessment) testing will take place February 23-27. The parents of those students who are able to take this will be contacted by Mrs. Henderson.
A Note from the Reading Coach
Mrs. Jessica Hudson
Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars
Just a reminder that the Greenville Drive All-Stars Reading Logs are due Friday, February 13. Please print this reading log if you have misplaced your copy.
A Note from the Development Director
Ms. Debbie Vaughn
Murder on the Books
Saturday, March 28th
6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Anderson Arts Center
110 Federal Street, Anderson, SC
Mark your calendar for our 8th annual fundraising gala! On March 28th, we'll solve the mystery of the Murder on the Books. It's going to be a thrilling experience you won't want to miss!
We are looking for event sponsors and auction donations. Can you help? Please contact Debbie Vaughn at [email protected] for more information.
A Note from the PTA President
Mrs. Shelby Lear
Pizza Card Fundraiser + BIG Prizes!
The LABCS PTA Pizza Card Fundraiser runs February 9–20! For just $10, families can purchase a Papa John’s Pizza Card filled with great savings while supporting programs and events for our school.
Order forms will be sent home with students, and families may also pay online through Givebacks for added convenience.
Students will have the opportunity to earn individual prizes, and our top sellers will win some exciting rewards. Full prize details will be shared with students and families.
Pizza cards will be delivered to students February 25–27.
Thank you for supporting LABCS PTA and cheering on our students!
Volunteers Needed
Pizza Wednesdays run smoothly thanks to parent volunteers. If you have about one hour on a Pizza Wednesday, we’d love your help. Sign up to volunteer
A Note from the Yearbook Coordinator
Ms. Stephanie Phifer
Yearbooks are on sale on MySchoolBucks.com and Jostens.com. The cost is $25. The deadline to order will be Wednesday, February 25th.
Parents of 8th graders are able to purchase an Ad for their graduating student. You can do so through the Jostens website. If you have any questions, please contact the Yearbook Advisor, Ms. Phifer, at [email protected].
A Note from the Student Council
Ms. Stephanie Phifer
Save the Date: Middle School Valentine's Dance on Friday, February 13, from 3:30-5:00.
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:
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.
Open Enrollment for the 2026-2027 School Year
Open Enrollment officially began on January 1, 2026, and ends at 11:59 pm on February 15, 2026. To access the application, click here.
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. If your child is currently enrolled at Lakes and Bridges Charter School, you do not need to re-apply as their spot is guaranteed for the next school year.
The lottery for qualified candidates will be held on Friday, March 20, at 3:30 pm at the school.
Dress Code Reminders
Please revisit the following dress code policies with your children (pp. 33-36 from the Student and Parent Handbook):
Pants
Pants can be any solid color for both male and female students. Students are expected to wear their pants at the normal waistline and pants must be hemmed. Pants should not contain any pins or staples as may be evident when first purchased. The material must a cotton or cotton-blend-type fabric; no nylon, leggings, jeggings, or jeans are allowed.
Furthermore, please be mindful of the following: no baggy pants, no distressed or tears, no shredded cuffs or rolled up cuffs, no cuffs dragging on the ground, no jeans or corduroy pants of any color, no cargo style pants (this is indicated by an exterior side pocket), no leggings or jeggings, no yoga pants, no design, pattern, logo, or lettering on the pants.
Skirts, Skorts, and Jumper Dresses
Skirts, skorts, and jumper dresses can be any solid color and possess a hem. Skirts and skorts should be worn at the normal waistline. Additionally, please note the following: skirts, skorts, and jumpers should not be higher than 2" above the knees.
Solid, black or white tights or leggings may be worn under a skirt, skort, or jumper dress in cold weather (tights may not have a design or pattern and may not possess any holes).
Sweatshirts and Sweaters
A sweatshirt or sweater is acceptable and must be worn on top of the polo shirt. Only sweatshirts/hoodies with LABCS or solid-color sweatshirts/hoodies are allowed. Students wearing a sweatshirt/hoodie that is not solid-colored or LABCS will be required to remove the sweatshirt upon entering the school. Chronic misuse of this will result in the student losing the ability to wear a sweatshirt/hoodie. All approved sweatshirts/hoodies must be clean and free from stains.
Sweatshirts and sweaters cannot:
- be worn inside-out;
- be worn alone; or
- possess any large logo, pattern (to include tie-dye), profanity, political statement, or similar;
- be dirty or stained
- have holes or tears in it.
If wearing a hoodie sweatshirt, hoods cannot be worn on the head in the building without permission. Misuse of this will result in the student losing the ability to wear a sweatshirt/ hoodie.
Monday Dress Theme Days & $1 Dress Down or Jeans Day/$1 Hat Day Friday Dress Codes
On these alternative dress days, the following apply
- NO holes or tears in clothing or jeans are allowed unless it is covered by fabric behind the tear(s).
- NO pajama bottoms or flannel bottoms allowed on any day, to include Friday Dress Down Day, unless the dress theme for Monday is specifically stated for Pajama Day.
- NO biking shorts allowed for boys or girls.
- if wearing leggings, a skirt, skort, or dress must be worn over them – no exception.
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.
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