LABCS Weekly Newsletter
9-27-25
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 - "Freaky Friday" (students dress as teachers and teachers dress as students)
9/29/2025
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$1 Dress Down and/or $1 Hat Day
10/3/2025
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Middle School After-School Social
10/3/2025, 3:30 PM – 5 PM
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Monday Dress Theme - "Mad Hatter Day" (wear your wildest head gear - regular dress code required)
10/6/2025
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PTA Pizza - Pre-Orders Due
10/6/2025
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LABCS Board Meeting - location tbd
10/6/2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
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PTA Pizza Day - Pre-Orders Only
10/8/2025
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$1 Dress Down and/or $1 Hat Day
10/10/2025
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No School - Everyone
10/13/2025
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No School - Students
10/14/2025
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Parent/Teacher Conferences
10/14/2025
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Faculty/PD Workday
10/14/2025
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LABCS Open House - All Grades
10/16/2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
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$1 Dress Down and/or $1 Hat Day
10/17/2025
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CogAT Testing (2nd Grade Only)
10/20/2025
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Monday Dress Theme - "Animal Print Day"
10/20/2025
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PTA Pizza - Pre-Orders Due
10/20/2025
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Evening Seminar - "Walking in the Shoes of a Dyslexic - Dyslexia Simulation" (in-person)
10/20/2025, 6 PM – 8:30 PM
Lakes & Bridges Charter School
Read More...
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CogAT Testing (2nd Grade Only)
10/21/2025
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CogAT Testing (2nd Grade Only)
10/22/2025
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PTA Pizza Day - Pre-Orders Only
10/22/2025
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CogAT Testing (2nd Grade Only)
10/23/2025
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$1 Dress Down and/or $1 Hat Day
10/24/2025
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CogAT Testing (2nd Grade Only)
10/24/2025
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Dyslexia Tidbit
Dyslexia Summary
"Dyslexia is the most common learning disorder. It mainly affects reading, spelling, and writing. It is lifelong, but symptoms can vary in degree and change over time.
Dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental disorder. That means it’s caused by differences in how the brain develops and functions. It also runs in families, so it’s likely that genetics play a role.
There are no medications or proven therapies for dyslexia. But special instruction can help people with dyslexia improve their literacy skills.
The only way to know if a person has dyslexia is through an evaluation. Kids can get full evaluations for free at school. Adults need to be evaluated privately, which can be expensive.
There are real benefits to being diagnosed or identified with dyslexia. Kids might get special reading instruction at school. They might also get accommodations to keep their challenges from getting in the way of learning. Adults who disclose their disability to their employers might be able to get accommodations at work."
taken from https://www.understood.org/en/articles/what-is-dyslexia
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Thank you:
- to David House for coming in to put together some new cabinets for the front office.
We apologize in advance to anyone we accidentally left off.
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YMCA Mentor Program and Collaboration with LABCS
We are excited to announce a partnership with the YMCA and their Mentor program. This wonderful program matches students (mentees) with adults (mentors) in the community. The mentors meet weekly with the mentee at the school. This program provides students with extra support and a positive relationship, so they can achieve their potential!
If you are interested in having your child be a part of the Y Mentor program, please email [email protected]. If you are interested in becoming a Y Mentor, you can fill out the application online.
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LABCS Dragon's Closet (New and Gently-Used Uniforms)
Read More...
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Chick-fil-A Biscuit Sales Dates 2025-2026 School Year - Last Friday of Each Month
Read More...
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Parking Lot Map - Early Stay and Early Dismissal Traffic Pattern
Read More...
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A Note from the Principal
Ms. Heidi Bishop
We are closely monitoring the tropical storms in the Atlantic. Should there be any impact to our area that affects school, please check our social media, website, and/or WYFF4. Additionally, the school will send out an email if there is a change in the schedule.
It is not anticipated to, at this time, to affect our area. In the case we have to move to an eLearning Inclement Weather Day, students will complete their work through their Google Classrooms for their teachers. As a rule, 1st and 2nd grade teachers send work home in a paper packet rather than digital. 3rd grade has the option of paper or digital, but 4th-8th grade is digital.
If you have not yet paid the Supply or Tech fees, especially the Tech fee, please do so as soon as possible. Only those students whose Tech fee has been paid can take a Chromebook home at any time. If you are having difficulty paying either of the fees, please let the school know as soon as possible.
As we move slowly toward the winter months and possible inclement weather, please note that any closures or delays posted on television is WYFF4.
Fred Cunningham with WSPA came out the school on Wednesday, September 24, to highlight a story on our very own SRO, Officer Winegard. This story will air on Friday, October 17, at 4:40 am, 5:40 am, 6:40 am, 7:40 am, and during their 4:00 and 10:00 pm newscasts. The story will also be posted on wspa.com early that morning and should be on their WSPA YouTube channel by noon.
Finally, on behalf of the LABCS Board of Directors, I am happy to announce that our school building is now owner-occupied! A big thank you to all those board members involved in getting the school from having a dream of ownership to the reality of ownership!!
A Note from the Assistant Principal
Mrs. Wendye Henderson
As we quickly approach the end of the first quarter (October 8), please review the grading policy in the Student and Parent Handbook for the school. This can be found here.
A Note from the Front Office
Mrs. Kelly Disbrow
Supply and Tech Fees
Supply and Tech Fees are now past due. These are 2 separate fees. Please make sure you have paid both fees, or if you would like to set up a payment plan, please reach out to the front office.
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
CogAT/IA will occur from October 20-28, 2025. This test is only for 2nd grade students. The test will be given October 20-24, with make-up testing occurring on October 27 and 28.
Please have your child rested and present for each day of testing.
A Note from the Student Wellness Coordinator
Ms. Stephanie Phifer
We are excited to announce a partnership with the YMCA and their Mentor program. This wonderful program matches students (mentees) with adults (mentors) in the community. The mentors meet weekly with the mentee at the school. This program provides students with extra support and a positive relationship, so they can achieve their potential!
If you are interested in having your child be a part of the Y Mentor program, please email [email protected].
If you are interested in becoming a Y Mentor, you can fill out the application online. Check out this link for more information!
A Note from the Development Director
Ms. Debbie Vaughn
Tee Up for Dyslexia Golf Fundraiser
Would your business like to sponsor Tee Up for Dyslexia, our fundraising golf tournament?! Business sponsorships start at just $300, and it's a fun way to bring exposure to your company while helping our special school. Information is available here. We are grateful to businesses who support our school, and we also love supporting and giving shout-outs to the businesses that do so. Thank you for helping us fulfill our mission to build strong bridges between dyslexia and success!
A Note from the Yearbook Coordinator
Ms. Stephanie Phifer
There will be a Yearbook Design Contest for this year's 2025-2026 yearbook.
The Contest Rules are:
- a LABCS student must complete the work; they cannot have help from anyone else
- artwork can be in any medium
- submissions must be on a vertical 8.5" x 11" white sheet of paper (horizontal designs will not be accepted)
- submissions are due no later than November 17, 2025
- contact Ms. Phifer with any questions or to submit your design
The winning design will be used as the cover for the 2025-2026 yearbook. The winning artist will receive a free yearbook!
A Note from the PTA
Mrs. Shelby Lear, President
Fall Vendor Market – Friday, October 17 | 4:30–8:30pm
Our Fall Vendor Market is almost here! Sign up here to be a vendor or mark your calendar to shop and support wonderful local businesses while giving back to our school.
Recess Refresh Fund
Help us upgrade indoor and outdoor recess supplies! For just $10 or $20, you can sponsor a recess bucket filled with new games, balls, and activities. Click here to sponsor a bucket today!
Get Involved – Join a Committee!
We’d love your help this fall, and this is the last call to join a committee for the semester! Current committees include:
- Spirit Wear – brainstorm designs, choose items families will love, and assist with order distribution.
- Communications – create graphics, share updates on our website/newsletter, and spread the word about all the great things happening at LAB.
- Teacher & Student Appreciation – plan and support events that celebrate our amazing teachers and students.
New committees will launch in the spring, but don’t miss your chance to get involved now! Click here to learn more and sign up.
Blanket Sale – Order Deadline September 30
Stay cozy this fall with our LABCS limited-edition blanket! These soft, oversized blankets are perfect for games, family nights, or gifts. Don’t miss out—orders close September 30 and quantities are limited. Order yours here before they’re gone!!
Toys
We have students who are bringing in toys to the school. This is creating distractions in classrooms. Please do not allow your child to bring toys.
Below is the policy on toys from the Student and Parent Handbook (p. 38).
Toys/Contraband
All personal toys, radios, music players, handheld audio/game systems, slime, putty, fidgets, Legos, blocks, dolls, stuffed animals, etc., are not allowed at school unless the teacher requests that certain items be brought to school for a specific purpose. If a teacher requests this, a written request will be sent home with the student and through teacher communication. Any of these items, or any items that may injure anyone or cause a disturbance, are not allowed at school and will be taken from the student. Furthermore, disciplinary action will occur for bringing this into the school.
If a parent/guardian wishes to reclaim these toys/items, they may come to the school for them. The school will not be responsible for any item that is damaged or disappears at school.
Gum
Please note that candy is not allowed in the school; as a result, gum is not allowed. Please make sure that your child is not bringing gum into the school. Any students who are caught chewing gum will be asked to spit it out. Students carrying gum who are passing it out to other students will have it confiscated.
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