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LABCS Weekly Newsletter - 4-20-24
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Scholastic Book Fair
4/22/2024
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Monday Dress Theme - "Earth Day" (Wear Green and Blue)
4/22/2024
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Chick-fil-A Biscuit Sales Pre-Orders Due
4/23/2024
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Quarter 4 Interim
4/23/2024
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Scholastic Book Fair
4/23/2024
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Scholastic Book Fair
4/24/2024
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Scholastic Book Fair
4/25/2024
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Battle of the Books
4/25/2024, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
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Scholastic Book Fair
4/26/2024
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Chick-fil-A Biscuits - Pre-Orders Only
4/26/2024
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Last Day of After-School Tutoring
4/26/2024
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Last Day of LEAP Clubs
4/26/2024
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No Monday Dress Theme Due to State Testing
4/29/2024
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SC Ready Writing TDA - 3rd-5th Grades
4/29/2024
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SC Ready Reading - 3rd-5th Grades
4/30/2024
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SC Ready Math - 3rd-5th Grades
5/1/2024
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SC Pass Science Test - 4th and 6th Grades
5/2/2024
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State Testing Make-Up Day - 3rd-5th Grades
5/3/2024
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Fiesta Elegante
5/3/2024, 6:30 PM – 10 PM
The Pavilion at Walker Century Farms
110 Walker Road
Anderson, SC 29621
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No Monday Dress Theme Due to State Testing
5/6/2024
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SC Ready Writing TDA - 6th-8th Grades
5/6/2024
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SC Ready Reading - 6th-8th Grades
5/7/2024
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Chick-fil-A Biscuit Sales Pre-Orders Due
5/7/2024
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SC Ready Math - 6th-8th Grades
5/8/2024
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State Testing Make-Up Day - All Grades
5/9/2024
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Chick-fil-A Biscuits - Pre-Orders Only
5/10/2024
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State Testing Make-Up Day - All Grades
5/10/2024
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Dyslexia Tidbit
Common Signs of Dyslexia - Preschool
The following difficulties may be associated with dyslexia if they are unexpected for the individual’s age, educational level, or cognitive abilities. To verify that an individual is dyslexic, he/she should be tested by a qualified testing examiner.
- May talk later than most children
- May have difficulty pronouncing words, i.e., busgetti for spaghetti, mawn lower for lawn mower
- May be slow to add new vocabulary words
- May be unable to recall the right word
- May have difficulty with rhyming
- May have trouble learning the alphabet, numbers, days of the week, colors, shapes, how to spell and write his or her name
- May have trouble interacting with peers
- May be unable to follow multi-step directions or routines
- Fine motor skills may develop more slowly than in other children
- May have difficulty telling and/or retelling a story in the correct sequence
- Often has difficulty separating sounds in words and blending sounds to make words
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Thank you
- to Ms. Phifer, Coach Chris, and the chaperones who helped make our 8th Grade Semi-Formal a wonderful evening for our students to remember;
- to all those parents and teachers for helping out with the 3rd-5th Grade After-School Social; it is because of your willingness to volunteer that helps make something great; and
- to LABCS's Student Council and Advisors, Ms. Phifer and Coach Chris, for organizing the After-School Social
Our apologies in advance to anyone who we accidentally left off.
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After-School Tutoring for LABCS Students Ends Friday, April 26
Due to the overwhelming popularity of after-school tutoring for LABCS students, we have run out of the allotted amount from ESSER III. As a result, Saturday tutoring will no longer be available (Sunday tutoring was never an option) - we apologize for this inconvenience. We hope to continue the weekday tutoring from 4:00-5:00 and this will end on or before Friday, April 26, for this school year. We will keep you informed on the ending date.
Monday Dress Themes
Most Monday Dress Themes are t-shirt-related. When they are, students must wear regular uniform bottoms (pants, shorts, skorts, skirts). Monday Dress Theme days are not the same as Friday Dress Down Days. Students must wear the t-shirt and/or theme; if not, they must be in uniform. No jeans are allowed on Mondays unless it is specified.
Lunch Reminders
Please remember that students are not allowed to have caffeinated beverages at school. Please remember this if you are dropping lunch off, having lunch delivered, or bringing your child in late.
A Note from the Front Office
Snacks and Water Bottles
Please send a snack and a water bottle with your child every day (please do not send in cups - stainless or plastic - with straws as these make a mess when they tip over and can potentially destroy equipment in the classroom). The school does not provide snacks or water bottles for students. If a student forgets a water bottle, they still have access to the water fountains throughout the school.
Tardies
If you arrive after 8:15, you will drop your child off at the front office. After 8:20, you must walk your child into the school and sign them in.
A Note from the Testing Coordinator
Also, please make a note of the testing dates this year. No appointments or trips should be planned during these dates. Just a reminder that state testing will be done on Chromebooks this year and not paper/pencil, so any extra practice typing, either through typing.com or you dictating lists (for example, grocery lists, things to do on the weekend, etc.), will be helpful.
An email was sent to all LABCS Parents/Guardians on Saturday, March 23 about the state testing that is coming up soon. Please check your spam/junk folder in case it went there.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Wendye Henderson, our Testing Coordinator, at [email protected]. A Note from the Student Council
Eyeglass Recycling
Our Lakes and Bridges Student Council President recently attended the monthly meeting for the Lions Club of Easley. The Lions Club has many fundraisers and community efforts and we are happy to partner with them in their mission to provide eyeglasses to those in need. If you have any eyeglasses you are no longer using, please consider donating them. We have a collection bucket in the lobby. Any donated eyeglasses will be processed by the Lions Club for distribution to optical missions around the world. We are so proud of our Student Council President for her initiative and so glad to help our community at large!
After-School Socials
The After School Social for Grades 6-8 will be on Friday, May 17th. Students are invited to stay after school and enjoy pizza, snacks, refreshments, and a shaved ice from the Kona Ice Truck. Cost for the event is $10.00 and can be paid on MySchoolBucks.com. If any parents are willing to volunteer, please email sphifer@labcharterschool.org. We are looking forward to a great time with our students!
A Note from the PTA
Spring Flower Sale
Flowers will be delivered on Thursday April 25. We will have them in the office lobby! You can just park your car In carline and walk inside to grab your flowers! If you cannot come pick up this day, please email PTA ASAP at [email protected] Thank you to those who ordered!
Teacher Appreciation Week
Mark your calendars! Staff Appreciation Week is just around the corner, running from May 6th to May 10th. We've got an exciting lineup planned to show our amazing teachers and staff just how much we appreciate all they do.
But we can't do it alone! We need your help to make this week truly special. If you're able to contribute or assist, please let us know. Your support means the world to us!
To sign up for specific items, simply click the link below. If you are available to help setup throughout the week, please contact PTA via email or FB page. Together, let's make Staff Appreciation Week one to remember!
Save the Date!
Sky Zone tickets are now open!! We are so excited for our end-of-the-year party at Sky Zone on May 9th! This is free to all Lakes and Bridges students (includes a ticket to jump, have pizza, and get a drink)! The cost for siblings is $20/child to jump, have pizza, and get a drink. There is also an option for just pizza and a drink for $5. PLEASE have all tickets ordered and/or purchased by May 6! This is VERY important! We will not take any more ticket orders after this date! You can order your tickets using this link.
A Note from the Gala Committee
Fiesta Elegante
Friday, May 3rd | 6:30 pm-10:00 pm
The Pavilion at Walker Century Farms | 110 Walker Road, Anderson, SC 29621
We have some AMAZING auction items for our 6th Annual Fundraising Gala!
- Sportsclub membership and gift package
- Vintage Gucci bag
- Beautiful art from local artist Ima Riddle 2 (IYKYK!)
- Vintage Louboutin satin pumps
... and more! You will not want to miss Fiesta Elegante!
Here's what we need to make the night a success:
Sponsors
Sponsorships begin at just $500 and go up to $2500. What a great way to promote your business as a supporter of literacy in the SC Upstate! Sponsorships help cover event costs so that the maximum amount of funds raised goes to what matters most: our students and our school. All sponsors will receive a donation receipt (minus the non-deductible value of the sponsorship) for their sponsorship.
"Big Ticket" Auction Items
Do you have a vacation home that you'd be willing to donate for a weekend or week? Are you a dog breeder (or do you know one) willing to donate a puppy? Do you have a luxury item sitting at the back of your closet that you're ready to let go of? All donors will receive an in-kind donation receipt for their tax records.
Ticket Sales
Don't wait to buy your tickets! We've lowered the ticket price this year to $50. You can bring a check to the school, or you can purchase online at https://tinyurl.com/LABCS2024 . If you'd like to sponsor our fundraising event, donate for the live or silent auction, or have questions, please reach out to Debbie Vaughn at [email protected]. Thank you!
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