Hi Family

Yes that is how LSS is viewed. Just like families we do have good times and we have disagreements and challenges but we always have to remember that we are all in this together and support one another. This Monday is Family Day. Take some time to let those around you know that you care about them. Here at LSS we are working to create a safe, caring inclusive family and we appreciate your support.

• Thanks to all of you for my Valentines. So cool

Please note:
Feb 24 and 25^th school is not in session as staff is getting all learned up

Walking field trip consent forms – please make sure you sign the form and return it to the office.

Learning Surveys – check your email from the past – we would love your feedback. Grade 10 and 12 along with staff and parents are surveyed

Island Triple A Senior Boys Basketball tournament. Starts Feb 20^th and goes to the 22^nd – Come support the 49ers.

Please join us on February 20^th from 6:30-8:30 in the LSS Multipurpose room for a pro-active multiple award-winning Social Media/Internet Safety and Digital Literacy 101 presentation. Co-sponsored by LSS, RBC and the Town of Ladysmith, you will hear from an industry expert and will be provided with the needed information to help keep students safer, increase their privacy and protect their online digital footprint. – Students will here this message as well during the school day.

Every year the Ladysmith Resources Centre Association runs a fundraising event called Coldest Night of the Year – February 22^nd.  Here is the link:  www.cdoy.org

Open Mic on February 26^th at 7pm in the MPR. We are expecting an awesome show of some the talented young people here at LSS. There is always room   for a few more students to sign up…Feature performance by the student band ‘Oppositional Defiance’ Hope to see you there!!!

Are you concerned about Vaping? – We are! Have a look at link and look for the parent section. https://bc.lung.ca/how-we-can-help/vaping/vaping-prevention-toolkit

Pink Shirt Day: Student council will have a mini-lesson that teachers can share with their classes.  Pink shirts (paper) will be handed out to all A-block classes.  Students can write a positive affirmation or ways that they can contribute to a safe and caring school.  Message will be collected at the end of the class to be displayed as part of our photobooth.  Students can take a selfie at the selfie station and use the hashtag #LiftEachOtherUp. Coast Capital Credit union will donate $1 for each hashtag used on February 26th.

We will also have two draws for Hydroflasks. A student who has a Gotcha will be entered to win a Hydroflask and students who use the photobooth and hashtag #LiftEachOtherUp will be entered for the other Hydroflask.

We also have a journalism student that is doing a write up for the Chronicle! Ladysmith is doing things!

February VIU Connections. If you have questions contact Michelle Steel at 250-740-6410   if Michelle looks forward to meeting with VIU applicants on Tuesday, March 3. – see flyer

VIU Discovery Night for Parents March 2^nd

This week at LSS Feb 17^th to 21^st

Monday
– Family day no school – bike ride day
Tuesday
– PAC 7:15 in room 104
Wednesday
– Boys group is off skiing and snowboarding
Thursday
– Social media assembly and then parent presentation at 6:30 (see above)
– Senior Boys Islands for Bball – hosted at LSS
Friday
– Food for Thought at noon in room 104 – Come give your input around Youth initiatives for the Town of Ladysmith – Food provided.

Have a Happy Family day weekend

D. Travers

New and improved Open Mic has been rebooked.  The new date is Feb 26^th, please sign up.  Come and explore your artistic talents and celebrate others performance!  See you there.

Listen up Grads!  Come to room 504 when you have a moment to pick up Grad-Write-up sheets for yearbook and baby picture information!  All pictures and write ups must be submitted by today February 13^th!  So don’t miss out!!

VIU Discovery Days permission forms are in the counselling office.

This is just a friendly reminder that students in grade 10, 11 and 12 as well as the art teacher are reminded of the Dry Grad T-shirt and Logo contest.  The closing date is March 5^th.

Attention Graduates!! Please come to the foyer at lunch to vote on your yearbooks Grad Most Likely To!!  Forms must be in by tomorrow.

Grade 12’s get your scholarship applications done tonight.  They must be submitted by noon tomorrow.  The website will be BUSY tomorrow and last minute applications may not go through.  Be safe and complete them today.

New and improved Open Mic has been rebooked.  The new date is Feb 26^th, please sign up.  Come and explore your artistic talents and celebrate others performance!  See you there.