This week at LSS - Oct 15th
Hi LSS
At LSS our staff are working hard to enrich students’ experiences. Beyond Athletics and Arts, for which I have GREAT appreciation, here are other student opportunities. Thanks to the MANY staff for their volunteered time.
Student Council – Tuesdays at lunch in the Career Centre sponsored by Moira Dolen and Jen Fink. Here is the new executive: Presidents: Maddy Jolly and Kayla Henry; Vice Presidents: Bianca Steele and Brianna Narduzzi; Jr. President: Cadence Burns; Secretary: Emma Pakosz; Public Relations: Katie Cornett and Ava Kennedy; Information and Technology: Ella Hillbrecht.
Journalism Club – Thursdays at lunch in room 122 sponsored by Jen Fink. This club has published two articles and numerous letters to the editor in the Chronicle and highlight the activities, accomplishments and events happening at LSS.
Compost/Eco Club – Fridays after-school in room 120 sponsored by Terry Steele. This club continues to foster our compost program and is supported by our Cafeteria to reduce waste and decrease LSS’s carbon footprint.
Students Taking Actions Against Racism (STAAR) – Wednesdays at lunch in room 201 sponsored by Stefania Rosioru and Brandie Lewis. STAAR allows for IBPOC students to share their experiences and plan anti-racism workshops and events. A core group of students will be inviting students looking to foster change to join the group. The first meeting of each month will be open to everyone (IBPOC and allies).
Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) – Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunch in room 220 sponsored by Natasha Sharpe. A social club meets on Tuesdays and the button-making happens on Thursdays. Teachers are invited to join a GSA meeting at lunch.
Yearbook – Tuesdays at lunch in room 217 sponsored by Joel Bennett. Want your Yearbook to be the best ever? Join the club.
Chess/Games Club – Thursdays after school from 3-5 pm sponsored by Bob Sieben. The group started off with 5 students and is looking to grow. Please listen to announcements and encourage interested students to join.
Dungeons and Dragons – Thursdays after school sponsored by Jen Fink. Go on an adventure with D & D
Fitness Club – After school sponsored by Curtis Reich. Pump it up with a fitness expert.
SHAPE – SHAPE will be running again this year. This is a closed group, however, referrals for interested students can be made through Kim Chadwick in counselling. SHAPE -Sexual Harassment Awareness, Prevention, and Education – Sponsored by Kim Chadwick and Jen Silvey – Mondays at lunch bi-weekly. Grade 10-12 student-led group that provides psycho-educational information for student’s healthy relationships, boundaries, communication, and relevant resources.
Parent Teacher interviews Oct 19 – 21st
Like last year, our PT interviews will be virtual (at least for semester 1). Staff have sent out emails that give you an opportunity to book a time when teachers are available. This might be during one of the days or multiple days. As always if you cannot make it work, emailing a teacher is a great way to stay on top of what is happening in your child’s learning.
Route 8 Bus
Starting this Monday Oct. 18th route 8 bus will be electric. These electric buses have seatbelts and students riding this bus need to remove their backpacks and use the provided shoulder seat belts. Please remind your children. Thanks
PAC meeting – Oct 18th 6:30
PAC is meeting is on Zoom. Try to schedule some time to drop in and let us see your in 2D self.
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://viu.zoom.us/j/66779292176?pwd=dFA5NGkvSnlMejFxaytJbWNqTmczZz09
Password: 175798 Meeting ID: 667 7929 2176
Before Party Program: Thursday, Oct. 28th
The Before P.A.R.T.Y Program presents information on illicit drug awareness, prescription drug misuse, and marijuana and mental health. We cover topics such as the presence of fentanyl in drugs, peer pressure, how to respond to an emergency and more. The program will be presented in person and takes approximately 3 hours to present in total. This is for grade 8 and 9 students. Grade 10 students will participate in Party later in the year.
Young Leaders Council
Youth aged 14 to 26* are invited to join the StrongerBC Young Leaders Council to provide direct and ongoing feedback to Brittny Anderson, who has been appointed the Premier’s special adviser on youth. This is a unique opportunity for youth to have their voices heard and help influence government decision making as we continue to build a stronger post-pandemic future.
This is a one year commitment, with the option to continue after the one year.
Applications need to be submitted by October 27th and can be done online here: www.gov.bc.ca/youngleaderscouncil
BC Youth Parliament
Applications are also now open for the 93rd B.C. Youth Parliament (BCYP), which is a province-wide non-partisan organization for young people ages 16 to 21. It teaches citizenship skills through participation in the December parliamentary session and in community service activities throughout the year. Youth Parliament is a one-year commitment. Each applicant who is accepted to attend as a member of BCYP must pay a $425 registration fee, however Doug Routley MLA’s office will be sponsoring this year and so this fee will be fully covered.
Applications for the BCYP need to be submitted by October 26th and can be found online here: https://bcyp.org/applying/.
PAC fundraisers
If you have 49th grocery till receipts please send them with your kids and drop off the receipts in the box outside the office – Deposits of refundable bottles, cans and containers should be placed in a clear plastic bag (70 litres or so) and deposited at the Bottle Depot using (250)245-3043. These fundraisers help support our students’ activities. 😊
“What’s on This Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for October 18 – 22nd. – check out the flyer attached.
FJCC Fall B-Ball hoops program – check out the flyer attached.
Cafeteria
Every week a menu is created for you to plan ahead – it is on the school website: quick links – cafeteria by Monday. You can purchase food cards using online cashless pay system. Students need to hang onto their own cafeteria card as so many students now have them and looking up cards slows food service down. – thanks
Dates to remember
October 18th – PAC 6:30 pm
October 19 – 21st – Parent/teacher interviews
October 20th – Photo retake day (a.m.)
October 20th – Early dismissal 1:00 pm. Buses will come early on this day
October 21st – Great Shake Out day. Earthquake drill
October 22nd – PD day – school not in session
October 25th – PD day – school not in session
October 27th – Lockdown drill
Putting the PAL back in principal
D. 2021 half court hoops 11x17
Travers
This week at LSS - Oct 8th
Hi LSS
Gratitude is one of the areas of Social Emotional Learning. At LSS we are working on the following SEL domains: Self awareness, Social awareness, Responsible decision making, Self management, Relationship skills.
In line with our learning on Friday, students and staff (cause we need SEL as well) had the opportunity to participate in a Gratitude table in the foyer. Students were invited to write down something they are grateful for, stick it on the white board and get a lollipop.
As we enter this Thanksgiving weekend, it’s a great time to express gratitude.
Parent Teacher interviews Oct 19 – 21st
Like last year our PT interviews will be virtual (at least for semester 1). Staff will send out emails that give you an opportunity to book a time when teachers are available. This might be during one of the days or multiple days. As always if you cannot make it work, emailing a teacher anytime is a great way to stay on top of what is happening in your child’s learning
PAC meeting – Oct 18th 6:30
PAC is meeting is on Zoom. Try to schedule some time to drop in and let us see your in 2D self.
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://viu.zoom.us/j/66779292176?pwd=dFA5NGkvSnlMejFxaytJbWNqTmczZz09
Password: 175798 Meeting ID: 667 7929 2176
Local museum – volunteer opportunity – looks good when applying for scholarships.
Opportunity for students to do volunteer work at the Ladysmith Museum, Archives or for the Ladysmith & District Historical Society. This is non-profit society and they would welcome youth to volunteer. Last summer they employed two LSS students full-time and will be looking to do that again in the summer of 2022. Contact Marina Sacht 250-245-7015
PAC fundraisers
If you have 49th grocery till receipts please send them with your kids and drop off the receipts in the box outside the office – Deposits of refundable bottles, cans and containers should be placed in a clear plastic bag (70 litres or so) and deposited at the Bottle Depot using (250)245-3043. These fundraisers help support our students’ activities. 😊
“What’s on This Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for October 12 – 15th. – check out the flyer attached.
FJCC Fall Bike Riding and B-Ball hoops program – check out the flyers attached.
Cafeteria
Every week a menu is created for you to plan ahead – it is on the school website: quick links – cafeteria. You can purchase food cards using online cashless pay system. Students need to hang onto their own cafeteria card as so many students now have them and looking up cards slows food service down. – thanks
Dates to remember
October 11th – Thanksgiving – school not in session
October 18th – PAC 6:30 pm
October 19 – 21st – Parent/teacher interviews – game plan coming very soon to you.
October 20th – Early dismissal 1:00 pm. Buses will come early on this day
October 22nd – PD day – school not in session
October 25th – PD day – school not in session
Putting the PAL back in principal
D. 2021 half court hoops 11x17
2021 Fall 1 kids biking programs 11x17
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