LABCS Weekly Newsletter
3-7-26
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 - "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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After-School Social - Grades 3-5
3/13/2026, 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM
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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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Monday Dress Theme - "Western Day" - (no pajamas, leggings, or sweats)
3/23/2026
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Chick-fil-A Biscuits - Pre-Orders Due
3/24/2026
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Chick-fil-A Biscuits - Pre-Orders Only
3/27/2026
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8th Annual Fundraising Gala
3/28/2026
Anderson Arts Center
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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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Dyslexia Tidbit
Women's History Month
In honor of Women's History Month, 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.
Cher, the iconic singer and actress, has spoken openly about having dyslexia and dyscalculia, which caused significant reading, writing, and math challenges during her school years. Undiagnosed until she was 30, she struggled with schoolwork, leading her to drop out at age 16. She adapted by learning through listening, using visual tools, and reading scripts slowly, ultimately building a successful career despite these learning differences.
Keira Knightley was diagnosed with dyslexia at age six, overcoming severe reading and writing difficulties through her passion for acting. Supported by her mother, she used reading scripts as motivation to improve her skills. Knightley now utilizes " Dyslexic Thinking" by listening to recordings of scripts and drawing to memorize lines.
Salma Hayek has spoken openly about living with dyslexia, which was diagnosed during her teenage years. Despite facing reading difficulties and academic challenges early on, she has utilized her strong memory and unique, slower, and methodical approach to reading scripts to build a successful career as an actress, director, and producer.
Jennifer Aniston revealed in 2015 that she was diagnosed with dyslexia in her early 20s, a discovery that explained her childhood struggles with reading, comprehension, and low self-esteem. Believing she "wasn't smart" for years, the diagnosis provided relief and context, helping her realize her difficulties were a learning disability, not a lack of intelligence.
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Thank you:
- to all the Parents/Grandparents/Community Members who volunteered to help out with our Spring Book Fair - we can't do this without you;
- to Mrs. Jessica Hudson (our Reading Coach), our 8th Grade Literacy Leaders, Teachers on the Literacy Committee, Teachers who oversaw stations, and Teachers/Parents/Grandparents/Community Members who volunteered to read/man stations, etc., for our school-wide Literacy Day on Friday, March 6 - it was an amazing morning of fun and learning for our elementary school students; and
- to Sargeant Byers with the Easley PD for your generosity in providing books to some of our students and for fixing the school's 3D Printer!
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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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.
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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 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)
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 Reading Coach
Mrs. Jessica Hudson
We had an amazing Read Across America week! Be on the lookout for pictures on LABCS social media. We will also be participating in March Book Madness this month.
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 PTA
Mrs. Gwinn O'Shields
Pizza Card Prize Update!
Thank you again to everyone who participated in our recent Pizza Card Fundraiser! Our students did an incredible job, and we are so proud of their hard work. All prizes earned from the fundraiser will be coming home with students Tuesday of next week, so be on the lookout in backpacks! We appreciate every family who helped support our school through this fundraiser. Your participation helps the PTA continue providing meaningful support for our students, teachers, and school programs.
Spiritwear Re-Opening!
We will be re-opening our Spiritwear store this Monday and leaving it open through March 27th! If you missed out on the first winter Spiritwear run, here is your chance to grab some LABCS gear and show your Dragon pride!
Coming Soon
We will also be announcing the dates for our next PTA General Meeting and our upcoming Bingo Night very soon, so stay tuned!
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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