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LABCS Weekly Newsletter - 4-6-24
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Monday Dress Theme - "Solar Eclipse Day" -(Wear a T-shirt with a Moon or Sun - regular dress bottoms required)
4/8/2024
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LABCS Board Meeting - In-Person
4/8/2024, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
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Chick-fil-A Biscuit Sales Pre-Orders Due
4/9/2024
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Chick-fil-A Biscuits - Pre-Orders Only
4/12/2024
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Monday Dress Theme - "Geek Out!" (Dress Smart Because You Are)
4/15/2024
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State Testing - TDA Field Test - 3rd-5th Grades
4/16/2024
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State Testing - TDA Field Test - 6th-8th Grades
4/17/2024
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State Testing - TDA Field Test Make-Up
4/18/2024
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State Testing - TDA Field Test Make-Up
4/19/2024
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After-School Social - Grades 3-5
4/19/2024, 4 PM – 5:30 PM
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Monday Dress Theme - "Earth Day" (Wear Green and Blue)
4/22/2024
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Scholastic Book Fair
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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Dyslexia Tidbit
Dyslexia Glossary
"As with most specialized areas, dyslexia comes with its own vocabulary. And, to make matters more challenging, the professionals in the varying fields who diagnose and treat language disability and dyslexia may even use different words to refer to the same behavior.
For example, many public schools do not use the term dyslexia and instead refer to it as a "specific learning disability" (which it is) in reading with difficulties in written word decoding and /or reading comprehension.
We have identified a list of common terminology and phrases often used by education and medical professionals (e.g., psychologists, physicians, speech-language pathologists) in diagnostic reports, individual educational plans (IEPs), and therapy. Don’t feel overwhelmed if you don’t understand all of the terms or acronyms. These words and concepts were new to us as professionals once upon a time, too! When in doubt, ask for clarification."
To access the glossary, click here.
taken from https://dyslexiahelp.umich.edu/
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After-School Tutoring for LABCS Students
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.
Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8
Because of the generosity of a parent, we have solar glasses for every student. We also have glasses for every teacher. If you do not want your child to participate in any activity that their teacher plans outside that requires them to wear the glasses, please email the front office to let us know. The peak of the partial eclipse in our area will be shortly before the end-of-the-day dismissal, so we will try to start car dismissal as close to on time as possible.
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.
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.
State Survey
From the SCDE - "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."
In your child's report card envelope you received a few weeks back, enclosed was a letter specific to your child with a QR code leading to the survey. Please complete the survey by April 12th.
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!
Save the Dates! - After-School Socials
- April 19 - 4:00-5:30 - Grades 3-5
- May 17 - 4:00-5:30 - Grades 6-8
A Note from the PTA
Congratulations to LABCS students Kerstin House and Joshua House for being recognized in the SCPTA State Reflections Contest! Kerstin won an Award of Merit in Dance Choreography, and Joshua won an Award of Merit in Photography. We are proud of you!
Spirit Wear should be delivered after Spring Break!
Spring Flower Sale
We are so excited to have a Spring Flower Sale this year! Click the link to order. Please have all orders in by April 12, and all flowers will be delivered April 30.
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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