LABCS Weekly Newsletter
2-28-26
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 - "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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Read Across America Week
3/2/2026
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Scholastic Book Fair
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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Tuesday Dress Theme - "Lorax (orange) vs. Green Eggs and Ham (green) Day - (wear orange or green)
3/3/2026
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Scholastic Book Fair
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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Monday Dress Theme - "Retro Day" (no jeans, pajamas, leggings, or sweats)
3/9/2026
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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)
3/13/2026
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No School - Everyone (1st Part of Spring Break)
3/16/2026
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PTA Pizza - Pre-Orders Due
3/16/2026
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Faculty/PD Workday
3/17/2026
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No School - Students (1st Part of Spring Break)
3/17/2026
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PTA Pizza Day - Pre-Orders Only
3/18/2026
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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)
3/20/2026
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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.
Mel B (Singer/Spice Girl): Diagnosed with dyslexia as an adult, she described finding out as a "sense of relief".
Will Ashford (Conceptual/Visual Artist): Uses his dyslexia-driven "vast visual memory" to create large-scale installations and, despite spelling struggles, incorporates words into his art.
Delvene Pitt (Performing Artist): Identifies as a Black woman with dyslexia and ADHD, advocating for better recognition of neurodivergence in the Black community.
Mary Harnetiaux (Artist): A painter who creates art to make the experiences of dyslexic children visible.
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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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A Note from the Principal
Ms. Heidi Bishop
Intent forms for the 2026-2027 school year were due Friday, February 27. A reminder email was sent on Friday afternoon to those who did not fill it out. We need this information, even if you are not returning, to help plan for our lottery. If the form is not filled out by Sunday evening, March 1, we will have to remove your child in order to make room for a qualified candidate.
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.
Utensils
Please make sure you send in utensils (forks, spoons, etc.) in your child's lunch.
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
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.
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):
Here are the main points to remember:
- Only solid-colored hoodies and sweatshirts except on Fridays
- No sweatpants allowed except for Friday Dress Down Days
- No leggings on any day unless under a skirt, skort, or dress
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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