LABCS Weekly Newsletter - 5-3-25
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 - "Cinco de Mayo"
5/5/2025
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LABCS Board Meeting - Virtual
5/5/2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
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State Testing - Grades 3-5 - Reading A
5/6/2025
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State Testing - Grades 3-5 - Reading B
5/7/2025
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State Testing - Grades 6-8 - Reading A
5/8/2025
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State Testing - Grades 6-8 - Reading B
5/9/2025
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Monday Dress Theme - "Comfy Cozy Day" (appropriate pajamas or sweats) - no leggings, biker shorts, or athletic shorts allowed
5/12/2025
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Evening Seminar - "Preventing the Summer Slide" - Virtual
5/12/2025
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Chick-fil-A Biscuits - Pre-Orders Due - Last One of the Year
5/13/2025
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State Testing - Grades 3-5 - Writing
5/13/2025
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State Testing - Grades 6-8 - Writing
5/14/2025
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State Testing - Grades 3-5 - Math
5/15/2025
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State Testing - Grades 6-8 - Math
5/16/2025
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Chick-fil-A Biscuits - Pre-Orders Only - Last One of the Year
5/16/2025
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Monday Dress Theme - "Dress Down Monday"
5/19/2025
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State Testing - Grades 4 and 6 - Science
5/20/2025
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Field Day in the Morning/Class Activities in the Afternoon
5/22/2025
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Last Day of School
5/23/2025
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12:00 Dismissal
5/23/2025
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Awards Assembly - Grades 1-3
5/23/2025, 8:30 AM – 9 AM
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Awards Assembly - Grades 4-5
5/23/2025, 9:10 AM – 9:50 AM
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Awards Assembly - Grades 6-7
5/23/2025, 10 AM – 10:30 AM
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8th Grade Graduation
5/23/2025, 10:45 AM – 12 PM
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Mandatory Faculty/PD Workdays
5/27/2025, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
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Mandatory Faculty/PD Workdays
5/28/2025, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
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Mandatory Faculty/PD Workdays
5/29/2025, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
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Mandatory Faculty/PD Workdays
5/30/2025, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
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Dyslexia Tidbit
The International Dyslexia Association - The Dyslexia Handbook
"In addition to offering valuable information about dyslexia and its characteristics, this handbook provides information on assessments, effective teaching approaches, self-advocacy ideas, and a vast array of resources.
Further, the handbook contains information that will be useful throughout a child’s life, from elementary school through college. The degree of difficulty a child with dyslexia has with reading, spelling, and/or speaking varies from person to person due to inherited differences in brain development, as well as the type of teaching the child receives.
It is crucial to be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of dyslexia so that a child can be evaluated early and obtain the appropriate instruction and accommodations he or she needs to succeed in school."
To download the IDA Dyslexia Handbook, click here.
taken from https://dyslexiaida.org/ida-dyslexia-handbook/
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Thank you
- to Ms. Phifer, Mrs. Keeler, Mrs. Henderson, and Mrs. Sams for creating and scheduling the awesome "Tailgate Into Testing" event for the students and faculty;
- to Easley Combined Utilities, Outback Steakhouse, Sam's Club of Easley, and all the other Parents and Individuals who donated to our "Tailgate Into Testing" event that helped to make it so successful;
- to the Parents who came out and volunteered at the "Tailgate Into Testing" event
- to Mrs. Kymberly Tuckfield for the doughnuts for the faculty; and
- to the LABCS PTA for hosting a fun end-of-year party at Sky Zone for our students.
We apologize in advance to anyone we accidentally left off. |
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Teacher Appreciation Week - Daily Themes for Students to Participate In
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Summer Reading Project for Rising 6th-8th Grades Returning for the 2025-2026 School Year
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Summer ELA and Math Enrichment Camps
For more questions, please reach out to Mrs. Ide (ELA Enrichment Camp) at [email protected], or Ms. Brooke (Math Enrichment Camp) at [email protected].
This is only available to LABCS students who are returning for the 2025-2026 school year.
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Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Training - June 2-13, 2025
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Lunches and Dress Code
Please double-check each morning that your child has their lunch as they leave the house and then again before they exit the car. We keep a limited supply for emergencies, but we have had more requests lately due to students leaving their lunches at home or in the car.
Please remember to pack silverware for your child's lunch. Please make sure your child has a water bottle and a snack at school.
Also, please make sure your child is in the correct dress code as well (this is in the Student and Parent Handbook) before leaving the house. We have students who are arriving at school out of dress code. Students out of dress code will be required to visit the Uniform Closet and might be unable to participate in Dress Down Friday that week.
Lost and Found
We have a huge Lost and Found collection. Please feel free to stop by the school and see if any of the items belong to your student. All items not claimed by Friday, May 23, will be donated to the Dream Center.
State Testing Dates
Below are the dates for state testing. These dates have been on our website and can be found here as well as below. Please do not schedule appointments during the days your child is taking their test. Also, make sure your child is at school by 8:15 each morning. It is important that students get to bed at a reasonable time the night before and eat a good breakfast. You can access our State Testing Policies and Procedures on our website by clicking here.
- May 6 - Grades 3-5 (Reading A)
- May 7 - Grades 3-5 (Reading B)
- May 8 - Grades 6-8 (Reading A)
- May 9 - Grades 6-8 (Reading B)
- May 13 - Grades 3-5 (Writing)
- May 14 - Grades 6-8 (Writing)
- May 15 - Grades 3-5 (Math)
- May 16 - Grades 6-8 (Math)
- May 20 - Grades 4 and 6 (Science)
A Note from the School Nurse
I have seen an increase in falls and injuries with students running in Crocs at recess. While I understand the comfort and ease of putting on Crocs in the morning, as well as their popularity, we encourage students to wear shoes that offer support and stability when running and playing. If they want to wear Crocs to school, please make sure they have tennis shoes to change into for recess. Tennis shoes are required for PE.
A Note from the PTA
Teacher Appreciation Week
Let's taco 'bout appreciation! Let's show our teachers/staff mucho amor!
Check out what we have planned this week for our teachers/staff!
We would love for your child to participate each day by bringing in an item that matches the daily theme!
Thank you to all those who have donated money, items, and gift cards!
Summer Reading Projects
Returning students in rising grades 6-8 are required to complete a Summer Reading Project. These are due Friday, August 8, 2025, when we return to school. These will count as a major test grade in ELA. This information is on our website and can be accessed here.
Summer Enrichment Camps
If you are interested in your returning rising 3rd-8th grade student participating in the Summer Math and/or ELA Enrichment Camps, please register by May 9 using this link. For more information on the camp, click here. These camps are different from the 3rd grade Summer Reading Camp under Read to Succeed.
This is only available to LABCS students returning for the 2025-2026 school year.
State Testing Technology Policy
At the April 7, 2025, Board Meeting, the LABCS Board of Directors approved an additional technology policy for state testing.
LABCS Board Approved SC State Testing Technology Policy for SCReady and SCPass
The following policy is in effect for SC state testing.
Students:
- If a phone or smart watch is not turned in during morning homeroom (this is school policy), it is an automatic suspension.
- If cheating occurs with a phone or smart watch, it is an automatic 10-day suspension and could result in the recommendation for possible expulsion.
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