The Tea with Dr. T

The “Tea” with Dr. T is my way of keeping LVES families, community members, and external partners connected and “in the know” about all things Luther Vaughan! Each edition will share important updates, celebrations, upcoming events, and helpful information as we continue building a strong school community together.

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Our newsletters can be translated into the language that works best for your family! At the top of the Smore newsletter, look for the “Translate” option, select your preferred language, and the newsletter will automatically translate for you.

We want to make sure every LVES family can access, understand, and stay connected to the information we share!

First-quarter conferences are more than a meeting on the calendar - they are a meaningful opportunity to strengthen the partnership between home and school. Together, we can celebrate each student's growth, address challenges early, and ensure every child has the support needed to succeed.

To help make conferences productive, please review your child's grades and recent assignments beforehand. If your child is struggling or has a borderline failing grade, connect with the teacher before the conference. Early communication gives families and educators time to problem-solve, provide support, and recognize progress while there is still time to make a meaningful difference.

During the conference, come ready to celebrate successes, discuss areas for growth, and collaborate on clear next steps. Your insight matters, and your partnership makes a powerful difference. When families and schools work together, our Lions grow stronger, more confident, and better prepared to thrive.

The Department of Public Health publishes the School and Childcare Exclusion List each year. The Exclusion List explains how long ill children and staff should stay out of school or childcare, and what is needed before the child/student or employee is permitted to return.

To help protect well children from unnecessary exposure to contagious or infectious diseases, South Carolina requires that children and staff with certain diseases and conditions stay home from school or childcare while contagious.

Our KIDS CLUB after-school program still has a few available spots.

If your family is interested, please reach out to the program director, Ms. Cynthia, at Cynthia@kidsupstate.org for more information.

Ready to sign up? Families can register using the link below:

https://forms.gle/LR2x4mLS4dWG2Sue8

We would love to see more of our Lions take advantage of this opportunity!

October 9th: No School for Students

October 13th: End of 1st 9 weeks

October19th - 23rd: Book Fair

October 22nd: Parent Family Engagement Event - Kitty Cat Capers

October 29th: Picture Day

CCSD families, mark your calendars! Parent University is a great opportunity for families to connect, learn, and stay engaged with what is happening across our district. There are several opportunities throughout the school year to attend:

• October 20, 2026 – Blacksburg High/Blacksburg Middle, BHS Auditorium
• November 17, 2026 – Ewing Middle School, Cafeteria
• January 19, 2027 – Gaffney Middle School, Cafeteria
• February 16, 2027 – Gaffney High School, TEAM Room

We encourage our LVES families to take advantage of these opportunities to learn, connect, and stay involved!