LABCS Weekly Newsletter
3-29-26
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 - "Camo Day" (no pajamas, leggings, or sweats)
3/30/2026
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PTA Pizza - Pre-Orders Due
3/30/2026
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PTA Pizza Day - Pre-Orders Only
4/1/2026
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No School - Everyone (2nd Part of Spring Break)
4/2/2026
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No School - Everyone (2nd Part of Spring Break)
4/3/2026
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No School - Everyone (3rd Part of Spring Break)
4/6/2026
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No School - Everyone (3rd Part of Spring Break)
4/7/2026
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No School - Everyone (3rd Part of Spring Break)
4/8/2026
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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)
4/10/2026
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Dyslexia Tidbit
Women's History Month
In honor of Women's History Month in March, each week, we will highlight women who have publicly shared that they are dyslexic or had significant reading difficulties, often crediting those experiences with shaping their success.
Jerry Hall - Supermodel Jerry Hall doesn't look at her dyslexia as a disability — she looks at it as a blessing. She told The Daily Mail, "Being dyslexic is very difficult in the beginning, but as you get older you learn to cope with it and I think it's great. It's like a gift because it makes you think differently."
Florence Welch - The lead singer of "Florence + The Machine" was diagnosed with both dyslexia and dyspraxia in school. In an interview with The Guardian, she says that her childhood challenges with learning have influenced her unique style — in both music and fashion — today. "I had dyslexia, which made me feel different than everyone else," she said. "As I got older I experimented with my hair and types of clothes, from Spice Girls to Little House On The Prairie styles."
Princess Beatrice - Princess Beatrice was diagnosed with dyslexia when she was seven years old. Beatrice chatted with Giovanna Fletcher for a special Back to School digital issue of Hello! magazine and opened up about being diagnosed with dyslexia. She described the condition as a 'gift' that any child of hers would be 'lucky' to have. 'I really see it as a gift, and I think life is about the moments, it's the challenges that make you.'
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Thank you:
- to Officer Chuck Kenney for donating an emergency pack for the nurse's office;
- to Mrs. Debbie Vaughn and everyone on the Gala Committee, along with all the volunteers who played a part in this year's theme, for another successful and fun Gala;
We apologize in advance to anyone accidentally left off.d |
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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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2026-2027 School Calendar - Board Approved Revised Calendar on 3-2-26
The only changes to this calendar are the addition of two teacher workdays the first week of June if needed. Everything else has stayed the same.
Read More...
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A Note from the Front Office
Mrs. Kelly Disbrow
School Climate Surveys due April 17, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Education partners with the Education Oversight Committee to deliver a parent survey. The responses to this survey help school and district leaders understand how parents feel about the school. A link to this survey is being sent to the parents or guardians of every student in South Carolina.
If you have multiple children, you might get several links. We are only asking you to complete one survey for each school your children attend. You are permitted to complete one survey for each of your children if you want, but only one survey for each school is needed.
You received a letter last week with a QR code specific for your student. Please complete the survey by April 17th. If you need another copy of the QR code reach out to Kelly Disbrow at [email protected].
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 email it to [email protected].
A Note from the Testing Coordinator
Mrs. Wendye Henderson
Below are the testing dates for spring testing and state testing. Please refrain from scheduling any appointments or vacations during this time.
MAP Testing
- week of April 13-17 (all grades)
State Testing
- weeks of April 27-May 14 - grades 3-8
- Friday, April 24 - OTT (online testing tools) Review and Tailgate Into Testing* (1:00-2:30)
- Monday, April 27 - Reading A (grades 3-5)
- Tuesday, April 28 - Reading B (grades 3-5)
- Wednesday, April 29 - Math A (grades 3-5)
- Thursday, April 30 - Math B (grades 3-5)
- Friday, May 1 - Writing (grades 3-5)
- Monday, May 4 - Science (grades 4 and 6)
- Tuesday, May 5 - Reading (grades 6-8)
- Wednesday, May 6 - Math (grades 6-8)
- Thursday, May 7 - Writing (grades 6-8)
- Friday, May 8-Thursday, May 14 - Make-Up Testing (grades 3-8)
*Tailgate Into Testing - we are looking for parents who would like to volunteer to run stations. If you are interested in volunteering or donating/letting the school borrow any of the items below, please reach out to Ms. Stephanie Phifer at [email protected].
We will need items for stations such as:
- outdoor yard games (Jenga, Yahtzee, tic tac toe, etc.)
- dirt and seeds
- bracelet-making supplies
- candy and other small prizes
A Note from the Talent Show Committee
Mrs. Stephanie Phifer, Mr. Andrew Elkins, Mrs. Endia Jones
We are excited to host our 8th Annual Talent Show on Friday, May 15, 2026. Sign-Up forms will be sent home with students after Spring Break.
A Note from the PTA
Mrs. Gwinn O'Shields
PTA General Meeting + Family Bingo Night
Mark your calendars! Join us for a fun evening with our LABCS community on Thursday, April 17th!
- PTA General Meeting: 4:30 PM
- Family Bingo Night: Begins at 5:00 PM
This will be a LABCS Family Night Event, so come ready for a night of connection, laughter, and fun! We’ll have multiple rounds of bingo, snacks, and a great opportunity to spend time together as a school family.
Please note: This event is for LABCS teachers & students and their immediate families. All students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Pizza Day Reminder!
Pizza Day is coming up on April 1st! Be sure to place your order by midnight on March 30th so your student doesn’t miss out.
Order here: https://labcsdragons.givebacks.com/shop/items/a0a92f27d6
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