LABCS Weekly Newsletter
2-21-26
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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Intent Forms for 2026-2027 Sent to Current LABCS Families
2/23/2026
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Monday Dress Theme - "Patterns Day" - (wear mixed patterns - no jeans, 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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Last Day to Order Yearbooks
2/25/2026
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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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Saturday Series: Dyslexia Workshop
2/28/2026, 9 AM – 1 PM
Lakes and Bridges Charter School
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Read Across America Week
3/2/2026
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Scholastic Book Fair
3/2/2026
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Monday Dress Theme - "Dress as Your Favorite Book Character" (must be appropriate - no jeans (unless it is a part of the character's dress), sweats, pajamas, or leggings))
3/2/2026
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PTA Pizza - Pre-Orders Due
3/2/2026
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LABCS Board Meeting - In-Person
3/2/2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
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Scholastic Book Fair
3/3/2026
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Tuesday Dress Theme - "Lorax (orange) vs. Green Eggs and Ham (green) Day - (wear orange or green)
3/3/2026
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PTA Pizza Day - Pre-Orders Only
3/4/2026
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Scholastic Book Fair
3/4/2026
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Wednesday Dress Theme - "Figurative Language Fashion Day"
3/4/2026
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Scholastic Book Fair
3/5/2026
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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)
3/6/2026
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Scholastic Book Fair
3/6/2026
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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.
Will Smith (Actor/Producer): Credits his success to the creative thinking skills developed while managing dyslexia.
Muhammad Ali (Boxer): Struggled academically in school due to dyslexia before becoming a world-champion boxer.
Carol Moseley Braun (Politician): First Black woman elected to the U.S. Senate.
Ameer Baraka (Actor/Activist): Advocates for dyslexia screening in the criminal justice system.
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Thank you:
- to Mrs. Wendye Henderson, Mrs. Dana Peterson, Ms. PJ Henderson, Ms. Beth Pannell, Mrs. Brittany Bowen, and the 3rd Grade Parents who chaperoned the 3rd Grade Field Trip on Wednesday, 2/18;
- to Mrs. Kelsey Sams, Mrs. Sabrina Hudson, Mrs. Cassie Keeler, Mrs. Martha Keaton and the 5th Grade Parents who chaperoned the 5th Grade Field Trip on Friday, 2/20; and
- to Mrs. Paige Roberts for the donation of baked potatoes for the teacher's baked potato bar.
We apologize in advance to anyone accidentally left off. |
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Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Training - June 1-12, 2026
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OG Classroom Educator Training - June 15-19, 2026
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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
The link to the Intent Form for the 2026-2027 school year 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 on the morning of February 23. These are needed to plan for the LABCS lottery on Friday, March 20.
A Note from the Front Office
Mrs. Kelly Disbrow
Snacks, Lunch, and Water Bottles
Please make sure you send in snacks, lunch, and a water bottle with your child each day. Students who do not have a water bottle will need to get their water from the water fountain. Do not sent in water bottles that will spill if tipped over. Also, fast-food cups are not allowed in the school.
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 Yearbook Coordinator
Ms. Stephanie Phifer
Yearbooks are on sale on MySchoolBucks.com and Jostens.com. The cost is $28. 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: After-School Social for Grades 3-5 on Friday, March 13, from 3:30-4:45
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
Mrs. Gwinn O'Shields
PTA Members, Check Your Inbox!
Our PTA Interest Survey was sent out this week, and we would love to hear from you! Your feedback helps us plan for next year, grow our board, and find the best ways to serve our students, teachers, and families.
If you haven’t had a chance to fill it out yet, there’s still time! The survey will remain open until February 28th at midnight. Thank you for being a vital part of our PTA community!! We truly couldn’t do this without you!
Pizza Cards Coming Home Soon!
Our Pizza Card fundraiser has officially wrapped up!! Thank you for your incredible support! It looks like this is our biggest fundraiser so far this year!!
Students will be bringing home purchased Pizza Cards mid to late next week to deliver to friends and family who placed orders. Please keep an eye on backpacks and folders so the cards can be distributed promptly. We are so grateful for your support of our PTA!
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.
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.
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