Uy’ skweyul Ladysmith Secondary Students and Families,

As mentioned in last week’s letter to families, report cards were released to the MyEd parent portal on November 22^nd. If you are having trouble accessing MyEd or viewing your student’s report card, please connect with the office or your child’s counsellor. If you have concerns about your student’s progress in their class, please contact their teacher.

Last night we had the opportunity to see the first showing of this year’s Improv show, which runs November 23, 24, and 25^th. Doors open at 6:30pm while the show starts at 7:00pm. Tickets can be purchased for $10 from the LSS main office, Salamander books, and at the door. Tea, coffee, and pie are included with admission. As always, it is a great show. Congratulations to Mr. Taylor and his Improv team on their great work.

This week we had our first lockdown drill of the year, where we were joined by members of the local RCMP detachment. Students were notified that this drill would be happening in advance and were given the opportunity to practice what it would look like in the event of an emergency. Thank you to staff and students for your work in practicing this important safety drill.

We understand that as food costs rise, getting healthy food into the home can be pricey. We have been gifted four good food bags which arrive each Thursday. Each week the bag contains fresh veggies and fruit and are all generously donated through Nanaimo Foodshare. If you are interested in having one for your family, please connect with our CYFSW Aileen Tuck. The bags will be given on a first come first serve basis, so if this interests you please contact Aileen directly at aileen.tuck@sd68.bc.ca.

Our Art Department has several exciting announcements that we would like to share. The Port Theatre is hosting an exhibit of SD 68 high school art. Ladysmith Secondary has several pieces submitted. We are hanging the show this Friday (November 17), and it will remain for a few months.  Several Art students have also participated in painting large, storybook characters for the Ladysmith, Festival of Lights, Story Book Walk. These storybook characters will be placed in various locations around Ladysmith as children read a picture book spread out along 17 illuminated Christmas theme signs.

On Wednesday November 29^th, there is a NLPS Community Supports Fair in Nanaimo. All families/caregivers are invited to an informal opportunity to learn about some of the Nanaimo area community agencies that support children and youth. Come to find out about agencies’ services, ask questions, and build community connections face to face. If you cannot make it to Nanaimo for this, no problem, we are looking at hosting one in Ladysmith in the New Year.

Online booking for Grad photos is now open through Prestige Photos. Photo sittings are between December 11-15^th and require a $30 sitting fee.  Please arrive to your appointment wearing your outfit of choice. For the cap & gown photos, it is suggested to bring a scoop or V-neck top to wear under the gown unless wearing a collared top with a tie. To sign up for you Grad photos please click here.

Skills Quest for Young Adults is a free online training program, focusing on the 9 Skills for Success recently identified by the Government of Canada as required by today’s employers and essential in the workplace.  Through this program, students can enjoy 6 weeks of online, self-paced training, which focuses on key personal employability skills such as Communication, Collaboration, Digital Skills, Creativity and more.  They will also gain job search skills and tools including writing resumes, cover letters and interview know-hows. The 6-week online training portion is followed by 12 weeks of one-on-one assistance as students look for employment or focus on education.
Eligibility requirements for the Skills Quest of Young Adults program are:

• Ages 16-29 at the time of intake
• Living in communities from South to Central Vancouver Island
• Unemployed, employed part-time or precariously employed
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Not currently participating in another provincial government-funded employment program.
• Ready, willing and able to work

We pay $300 per week up to 6 weeks based on active participation!

Register for this program please visit www.sqya.ethoscmg.com

Hay ce:p ‘qu,

Stephen Epp & Shelley Gvojich

Upcoming events:

• November 23-25^th – LSS Improv Show
• November 27^th – Vaping Education Presentation with grade 9 students
• November 27^th – VIU Horticulture Open House
• November 29^th – PARTY presentations for all grade 8 students
• November 29^th – NLPS Community Supports Fair in Nanaimo
• November 30^th – Education Planner BC Workshops presentation for all grade 10 students
• November 30^th – International Student Dinner (Cancelled)
• November 30^th – Ladysmith Festival of Lights
• December 4^th – Vaping Education Presentation with grade 9 students
• December 5^th – Grade 11 Careers Presentation
• December 6^th – Winter Band Concert
• December 7^th – LSS Winter Dance
• December 11-15^th – Grad Photos
• December 22^nd – Last Day before Winter Break

PAC Corner – Highlights of PAC’s November meeting:

Please save your Country Grocer receipts and bring them to the box by the office. Country Grocer generously donates a portion of all the receipts collected from the school directly back into our school community.

There will be no meeting in December, our next meeting is Wednesday January 17 at 6 pm in the Learning Commons (Library).

Other Important Information to Note:

• Are you looking for something to do Tuesdays during lunch of Friday evenings? Check out the attachments in this email from the Ladysmith youth program coordinator.
• Looking to play Softball this year? Check out the Ladysmith Minor Softball Registration Flyer attached to this email.
• Did you get a photo re-take? If so and you have not picked up your new photo in the office please make sure you come pick it up.

Attachments:

• “What’s on This Week?” from Kwumut Lelum Child and Family Services.
• Cafeteria Menu for next week
• Ladysmith Improv Show
• November Teen Activity Calendar
• Ladysmith Minor Softball Registration Flyer
• Ladysmith Festival of Lights Flyer

Questions?

Please contact our main office at info.ls@sd68.bc.ca or 250-245-3043

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

We are gathered on the unceded Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people.

These are your announcements for  Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Festival of Lights

The Festival of Lights is looking for 8 volunteers to walk with the Santa Float.  Please see Ms. Hillbrecht if you are interested.

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Beef Chili.  Also available is a Harvest Salad, the Salad Special is Beef Taco Salad, and the Short Order is Chicken Burrito with Nacho Chips.

Spirit Wear

We’ve got spirit, how about you?!  LSS Spirit Wear is back!  Order forms are available at the office to order your school sweaters, sweatpants and more!  Ordering deadline is December 15^th so get your orders in ASAP!

Student Council

Hey LSS!  Want to help plan fun events for the school?  There is a meeting TODAY at lunch in the Career Centre (Room 104).

Travel Club

Attention ALL students travelling to Spain and Portugal:  There will be an important meeting THURSDAY at lunch in Ms. Fink’s Room (Room 122).

Winter Dance

Hey LSS!  The Winter Dance is coming!  Buy your tickets all next week in the foyer at lunch.

And now for today’s Dad joke

Did you hear about the man who stole a calendar?

He got 12 months !

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

Uy’ skweyul Ladysmith Secondary Students and Families,

We are excited to have just wrapped up the first term of Semester 1. You will notice that the Parent Portal for MyEd is currently shut down as teachers are busy preparing report cards for viewing. Report cards will be released to families on the portal on November 22^nd, but your student should have brought home a self assessment of the core competencies that was completed in their A Block class. Please ask your student about this learning opportunity and their associated goal setting or email their A-block teacher for more information.

We are excited to announce this year’s Improv show is running November 23, 24, and 25^th. Doors open at 6:30pm while the show starts at 7:00pm. Tickets can be purchased for $10 from the LSS main office, Salamander books, and at the door. Tea, coffee, and pie are included with admission.

The Board of Education recently began a community engagement process to gather feedback on their DRAFT Strategic Plan. Members of the board and senior management attended LSS to meet with students and gain feedback last week.  It was a productive session where students gave thoughtful feedback on how to strengthen the current draft and share some of their priorities. More information on the DRAFT Strategic Plan can be found on the webpage.

November means shorter and colder days and that may bring inclement weather. In preparation for the coming months, it is important for you to know our process should we be faced with challenging weather conditions. Decisions for school closure are made at the school board and communicated directly through them via email, text, and social media.

On Wednesday November 29^th, there is a NLPS Community Supports Fair in Nanaimo. All families/caregivers are invited to an informal opportunity to learn about some of the Nanaimo area community agencies that support children and youth. Come to find out about agencies’ services, ask questions, and build community connections face to face. If you cannot make it to Nanaimo for this, no problem, we are looking at hosting one in Ladysmith in the New Year.

Hay ce:p ‘qu,

Stephen Epp & Shelley Gvojich

Upcoming events:

• November 20^th – Vaping Education Presentation with grade 9 students
• November 22^nd – Report Cards released
• November 23^rd – LSS Lockdown Drill – 2:30pm
• November 23-25^th – LSS Improv Show
• November 27^th – Vaping Education Presentation with grade 9 students
• November 27^th – VIU Horticulture Open House
• November 29^th – PARTY presentations for all grade 8 students
• November 29^th – NLPS Community Supports Fair in Nanaimo
• November 30^th – Education Planner BC Workshops presentation for all grade 10 students
• November 30^th – International Student Dinner (Cancelled)
• December 4^th – Vaping Education Presentation with grade 9 students
• December 5^th – Grade 11 Careers Presentation
• December 6^th – Winter Band Concert
• December 7^th – LSS Winter Dance
• December 11-15^th – Grad Photos
• December 22^nd – Last Day before Winter Break

PAC Corner – Highlights of PAC’s November meeting:

Thank you to the following parents for stepping forward to form the 2023-2024 LSS PAC Executive:

• President – Erin Ewer
• Vice President – Kristi Wright
• Secretary – Angela Johnson
• Treasurer – Emily Steeves
• DPAC Representative – Angie Haslam

In addition, PAC voted to sponsor guest artist, Sarah Wilson’s, visit to the school.

There will be no meeting in December, our next meeting is Wednesday, January 17th at 6 pm in the Learning Commons (Library).

Other Important Information to Note:

• Are you looking for something to do Tuesdays during lunch of Friday evenings? Check out the attachments in this email from the Ladysmith youth program coordinator.
• Looking to play Softball this year? Check out the Ladysmith Minor Softball Registration Flyer attached to this email.
• Did you get a photo re-take? If so and you have not picked up your new photo in the office please make sure you come pick it up.

Attachments:

• “What’s on This Week?” from Kwumut Lelum Child and Family Services.
• Cafeteria Menu for next week
• Ladysmith Improv Show
• November Teen Activity Calendar
• NLPS Community Supports Fair in Nanaimo
• VIU Horticulture Open House
• Ladysmith Minor Softball Registration Flyer

Questions?

Please contact our main office at info.ls@sd68.bc.ca or 250-245-3043

Uy’ skweyul Ladysmith Secondary Students and Families,

It is hard to believe that today marks the end of the first term of semester 1. Report cards will be released to families on November 22^nd, but students should have brought home a self-assessment of the core competencies (communication) that was completed in their A block class this week. Please ask your student about this learning opportunity and their associated goal setting or email their A-block teacher for more information.

Tomorrow, November 11^th, is Remembrance Day. We had the opportunity to have a school-wide Remembrance Day Assembly in the gym today to reflect on the bravery, resilience, and dedication of our veterans and those who continue to serve in the armed forces. It was also a time to appreciate the precious gift of peace and the importance of working towards a world where conflicts are resolved through communication and understanding, rather than through violence. A special thank you to our special guests, our student leaders who drummed, sang, and spoke, and staff who made the assembly possible.

This week, our grade 11 and 12 students were fortunate enough to attend a Post Secondary BC event at LSS.  This was an amazing opportunity for students to connect with Institutions of higher education to learn more about their programs and ask any questions that they may have. A special thank you to Ms. Dolen, Ms. Toole, and Ms. Hillbrecht for their work in bringing this event to fruition.
Congratulations to the LSS Junior Girls Cross Country Team on their 10^th place finish at the BC School Sports Provincial Championships! We had outstanding performances by the entire team.

The Career Technical Centre (CTC) has partnered with the VIU Horticulture (plant and garden cultivation – landscaping) department and can sponsor your child’s tuition in their grade 12 year to enter this field. Did not know VIU had a Horticulture department? Check out the attachment and attend the Open House if you are interested and/or have more questions.

On Wednesday November 15^th, there is a Ready Set Learn event at Ladysmith Primary where organizers are looking for a few volunteers to help. The event is from 4:30-6:45 PM and includes both set up and take down. The event is for 3–5-year-olds and volunteers would be helping at a station and interacting with the children and their families. Volunteers can claim volunteer hours and enjoy some pizza. Please contact the office fore more information.

On Wednesday November 29^th, there is a NLPS Community Supports Fair in Nanaimo. All families/caregivers are invited to an informal opportunity to learn about some of the Nanaimo area community agencies that support children and youth. Come to find out about agencies’ services, ask questions, and build community connections face to face. If you cannot make it to Nanaimo for this, no problem, we are looking at hosting one in Ladysmith in the New Year.

Finally, a reminder to students and families that food delivery services such as doordash and skip the dishes are not to be dropped off at the school.

Hay ce:p ‘qu,

Stephen Epp & Shelley Gvojich

Upcoming events:

• November 13^th – Remembrance Day Observed (No School)
• November 14^th – Start of Term #2
• November 15^th – PAC Meeting
• November 15^th – Ready Set Learn Volunteer opportunity for students at LPS
• November 20^th – Vaping Education Presentation with grade 9 students
• November 22^nd – Report Cards released
• November 23^rd – LSS Lockdown Drill – 2:30pm
• November 27^th – Vaping Education Presentation with grade 9 students
• November 27^th – VIU Horticulture Open House
• November 29^th – PARTY presentations for all grade 8 students
• November 29^th – NLPS Community Supports Fair in Nanaimo
• November 30^th – Education Planner BC Workshops presentation for all grade 10 students
• November 30^th – International Student Dinner

PAC Corner

Please save your Country Grocer receipts and bring them to the box by the office. Country Grocer generously donates a portion of all the receipts collected from the school directly back into our school community.

Our next meeting will be November 15th at 6pm in the Learning Commons (Library).  All are welcome, please join us!

Other Important Information to Note:

• Are you looking for something to do Tuesdays during lunch of Friday evenings? Check out the attachments in this email from the Ladysmith youth program coordinator.

Attachments:

• “What’s on This Week?” from Kwumut Lelum Child and Family Services.
• Cafeteria Menu for next week
• November Teen Activity Calendar
• NLPS Community Supports Fair in Nanaimo
• VIU Horticulture Open House
• Ready Set Learn

Questions?

Please contact our main office at info.ls@sd68.bc.ca or 250-245-3043

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

We are gathered on the unceded Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people.

These are your announcements for:

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Library

Starting this week in the learning commons we will be hosting a board game café on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at lunch.  Come and join us for some friendly competition.

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Greek Red Lentil. Also available is a Harvest Salad, the Salad Special is Green Crunch Sunflower Salad, and the Short Order is Chicken Strips and the Entrée is Lasagna with Garlic Toast

Counselling

Grad 11 & 12’s – Thursday morning is Post-Secondary BC Day!  From 9-11am you will be meeting with post secondary schools from B.C.  It will be an exciting morning!

Cross Country

Junior Girls Cross Country Team – there will be a quick meeting in the library at lunch today.

Gr. 8 Girls Volleyball Players

Listen Up!!    Please meet in the foyer at 2:15 today so we can organize rides for our away game at Dover Bay. Good luck ladies!

Peer Tutoring

Attention all peer tutors! Please see Mrs. Lechthaler ASAP to complete your term 1 self assessment for report cards.  Thank you!

And now for today’s Dad joke

What’s the difference between a guitar and a fish?  You can’t tuna fish!

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

We are gathered on the unceded Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people.

These are your announcements for:

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Travel Club

Could the following students please see Ms. Dolen at the lunch bell – Marley Bohmer, Elia Bortolin, Bryne Mackenzie, Anna Carlso, Angelo Donaldson, Anastasia Muller, Diego Saavadre-Trombley, Lydia Steen, Sarina Stirling, Rori Wiebe, Hannah Wilson and Sophia Wotherspoon please come see Ms. Dolen at the lunch bell.

Boys Basketball

There is a meeting today at lunch in the gym for all grade 8 boys interested in playing basketball.
Grade 8 boys, basketball, lunch, gym.

Library

Starting this week in the learning commons we will be hosting a board game café on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at lunch.  Come and join us for some friendly competition.

Lost and Found

Lost and found is getting quite full, please take a moment to grab what is yours, otherwise it will be going to the thrift store

Pictures

Student retake pictures are in.  please stop by the office during break times to pick them up

Ready, Set, Learn

We are looking for a few volunteers to help out with the Ready, Set, Learn event at Ladysmith Primary School.

Details:

Wed., Nov. 15

4:30-6:45 – includes set up and take down

Event is for 3-5 year olds

Volunteers would be helping at a station and interacting with the children and their families.

I can provide a certificate if needed for volunteer hours.

Volunteers can eat some pizza too.

Math Clinic

Trying to simplify your life?  Take part in the whole of Math Clinic.  Today after school in room 218.

Cadets

If you are a Cadet and would like to participate in the Remembrance Day assembly, please stop by the office.

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Beef Barley. Also available is a Harvest Salad, the Salad Special is Green Crunch Sunflower Salad, and the Short Order is Poutine.

Counselling

Grad 11 & 12’s – Thursday morning is Post-Secondary BC Day!  From 9-11am you will be meeting with post secondary schools from B.C.  It will be an exciting morning!

Peer Tutoring

Attention all peer tutors! Please see Mrs. Lechthaler ASAP to complete your term 1 self assessment for report cards.  Thank you!

And now for today’s Dad joke

What did the pirate say when he turned 80 years old?  Aye Matey.

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

We are gathered on the unceded

Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people

These are your announcements for

Monday, November 6, 2023

Cadets

If you are a Cadet and would like to participate in the Remembrance Day assembly, please stop by the office.

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Moroccan Lentil. Also available is a Harvest Salad, the Salad Special is Green Crunch Sunflower Salad, and the Short Order is Mac & cheese with Garlic Toast

Cross Country

Congratulations to our junior girls cross country team on their fantastic performance at provincials.  Our runners were Rylee Wing with a top 20 finish: Skyla Lewis, Seren Henwood and Jaema McConkey.  Well Done everyone!

Counselling

Grad 11 & 12’s – Thursday morning is Post-Secondary BC Day!  From 9-11am you will be meeting with post secondary schools from B.C.  It will be an exciting morning!

And now for today’s Dad joke

My dad told me to follow my dreams, so I went back to bed

Uy’ skweyul Ladysmith Secondary Students and Families,

It is hard to believe how quickly the semester is flying here at LSS and that we are already in the first week of November. We would like to give a big thank you to all of our staff and students for a great Halloween week. A special thank you goes to the student council for all their work with the Haunted House Carnival. In addition to LSS classes, students from the Intermediate school also visited the Haunted House Carnival last week. A great time was had by all.

On Tuesday or Wednesday of next week, staff will be working with students in their A block classes to complete their self-assessment of the Communication Core Competency.  This year, in alignment with the new provincial Reporting Order, the self-assessment will also include goal setting. Please connect with your student about ensuring that this is brought home for you to review.

Next Friday, November 10^th, we will be holding our school-wide Remembrance Day Assembly in the gym. It is a time for us to reflect on the bravery, resilience, and dedication of our veterans and those who continue to serve in the armed forces. The Remembrance Day Assembly will take place between 11:20am and 12:00pm.

On November 9^th, we will be hosting a Post Secondary BC event at LSS.  This is an amazing opportunity for all of our grade 11 & 12 students. Students will get the opportunity to select two universities they can visit for 35min sessions between 9am & 11am.

Full schedule:
9:00am-9:35am – Mini Fair in the MPR (all students in MPR)

9:45am-10:20am- Session #1

10:25am-11:00am- Session #2

If students have any questions around the PSBC day at LSS they can connect with Ms. Hillbrecht, Ms. Toole, or Ms. Dolan.

Hay ce:p ‘qu,

Stephen Epp & Shelley Gvojich

Upcoming events:

• November 8^th – Early Dismissal at 2pm
• November 8-9^th – Student Core Competency and Goal Setting
• November 9^th – PSBC Morning for all grade 11 & 12 students
• November 10^th – Remembrance Day Assembly 11:20am-12:15pm
• November 10^th – End of Term #1
• November 13^th – Remembrance Day Observed
• November 14^th – Start of Term #2
• November 15^th – PAC Meeting
• November 20^th – Vaping Education Presentation with grade 9 students
• November 22^nd – Report Cards released
• November 23^rd – LSS Lockdown Drill – 2:30pm
• November 27^th – Vaping Education Presentation with grade 9 students
• November 29^th – PARTY presentations for all grade 8 students
• November 30^th – Education Planner BC Workshops presentation for all grade 10 students
• November 30^th – International Student Dinner

PAC Corner

Please save your Country Grocer receipts and bring them to the box by the office. Country Grocer generously donates a portion of all the receipts collected from the school directly back into our school community.

Our next meeting will be November 15th at 6pm in the Library.  All are welcome, please join us!

Other Important Information to Note:

• Are you looking for something to do Tuesdays during lunch of Friday evenings? Check out the attachments in this email from the Ladysmith youth program coordinator.

Attachments:

• “What’s on This Week?” from Kwumut Lelum Child and Family Services.
• Cafeteria Menu for next week
• November Teen Activity Calendar

Questions?

Please contact our main office at info.ls@sd68.bc.ca or 250-245-3043

Uy’ skweyul Ladysmith Secondary Students and Families,

We cannot believe it is already the end of October. With this in mind, we know students are getting ready for another Halloween. Halloween is always an exciting time where many students choose to dress up and wear a costume to school. We wanted to take a moment to discuss our expectations around costumes at school. As a reminder, culture is not a costume nor a commodity. We ask that you not apply cultural appreciation or appropriation to Halloween costumes unless you are of that culture. Additionally, our student code of conduct does not permit masks that cover your face or the possession of replica weapons. Please make smart choices to make the day enjoyable for all.

On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week several members of our school community (including administration, Teaching staff, CUPE, Students, Parents, and a Trustee) travelled to Vancouver to participate in a Ministry of Education Anti-racism Summit. In addition to collecting data for the ministry around schools’ needs to support anti-racism education, there was also a great deal of learning and sharing of ideas. In the coming months, this team will be working with the school to take on projects around anti-racism to help foster a more inclusive and just school community.

Just a reminder to those students that are currently enrolled in English First People’s 10, English First People’s 12, and a Math 10 course this semester that you will be writing your Literacy and/or Numeracy provincial assessment this week. These assessments are required for graduation, so please ensure that you are present to write them.

Thank you for your continued patience as we work through addressing the flood damage to the building that occurred during Tuesday night’s storm. At this time, room 111 and the staircase at the end of the hallway are still undergoing repair and will be closed as district personnel assess and repair the damage. Additionally, there will be some drywall and ceiling tiles removed and replaced from the affected hallway.

Hay ce:p ‘qu,

Stephen Epp & Shelley Gvojich

Upcoming events:

• October 30-November 2^nd – Provincial Assessments for Grade 10 Literacy & Numeracy and Grade 12 Literacy – Students who are in Math 10 and/or English 10 & 12 will write assessments this week.
• November 3^rd – Professional Development Day – No School
• November 8^th – Early Dismissal
• November 10^th – Remembrance Day Assembly 11:20am-12:15pm
• November 10^th – End of Term #1
• November 13^th – Remembrance Day Observed
• November 14^th – Start of Term #2
• November 15^th – PAC Meeting

PAC Corner

Thank you to Shannon B. for stepping forward and volunteering to take over the Country Grocer Save A Tape program!

Parents are encouraged to save their Country Grocer receipts and bring them to the box by the office. Country Grocer generously donates a portion of all the receipts collected from the school directly back into our school community.

Our next meeting will be November 15th at 6 pm in the Library.  All are welcome, please join us!

Other Important Information to Note:

• Are you looking for something to do Tuesdays during lunch of Friday evenings? Check out the attachments in this email from the Ladysmith youth program coordinator.

Attachments:

• “What’s on This Week?” from Kwumut Lelum Child and Family Services.
• Cafeteria Menu for next week
• October & November Teen Activity Calendar

Questions?

Please contact our main office at info.ls@sd68.bc.ca or 250-245-3043

Uy’ skweyul Ladysmith Secondary Students and Families,

On Wednesday evening, we had our annual PAC AGM. Thank you to all those parents who were able to attend and to those parents who have volunteered to be a part of the PAC executive. If you missed the meeting last night, we hope to see you at a future meeting. Our school really appreciates the LSS PAC and all of the support it provides for our school programs.

Yesterday, LSS participated in the Great BC Shakeout Earthquake Drill. Thank you to all staff and students for their timely response to our simulated earthquake and evacuation of the school. This is also a great opportunity for families to have conversations at home around emergency preparedness.

As of today, any student without a tech/cloud consent response recorded into eConsent will have their access to cloud apps through their learn68 account suspended. These eConsent forms were sent home via email in the first week of school. Students use their learn68 accounts to access educational aps in the ‘cloud’ such as Google Classroom, MS 365/Teams, Canvas and more. In the event that your student loses access their learn68 account please email info.ls@sd68.bc.ca and we will send you another eConsent form.

Today, all schools across the province were closed as teachers will be participating in the Provincial Professional Development Day. These are important opportunities for our staff to continue in their own learning journey as they support their professional practice. We hope students had a fantastic extra day off.

Hay ce:p ‘qu,

Stephen Epp & Shelley Gvojich

Upcoming events:

• October 24^th – Picture Re-take Day
• October 30-November 2^nd – Provincial Assessments for Grade 10 Literacy & Numeracy and Grade 12 Literacy – Students who are in Math 10 and/or English 10 & 12 will write assessments this week.
• November 3^rd – Professional Development Day – No School
• November 8^th – Early Dismissal
• November 10^th – Remembrance Day Assembly 11:20am-12:15pm
• November 10^th – End of Term #1
• November 13^th – Remembrance Day Observed
• November 14^th – Start of Term #2
• November 15^th – PAC Meeting

PAC Corner – Volunteer Needed:

• A volunteer is needed to take over the Country Grocer Save A Tape program. Country Grocer generously donates a portion of all the receipts collected from the school directly back into our school community. A volunteer is needed to collect these receipts from the office, calculate the total and submit to Country Grocer once a month. For more information or to volunteer please contact the school office or Erin Ewer at (250) 668-6433.

Other Important Information to Note:

• Are you looking for something to do Tuesdays during lunch of Friday evenings? Check out the attachments in this email from the Ladysmith youth program coordinator.

Attachments:

• “What’s on This Week?” from Kwumut Lelum Child and Family Services.
• Cafeteria Menu for next week
• October & November Teen Activity Calendar
• Erase Bullying online Family Sessions

Questions?

Please contact our main office at info.ls@sd68.bc.ca or 250-245-3043

Uy’ skweyul Ladysmith Secondary Students and Families,

Last night, we had our first of two Parent-Teacher Nights. It was great to see those parents who were able to make it. Just a reminder that if you were not able to attend, you can always reach out directly to your student’s teachers directly via email or by phoning the school.

Our LSS campus is an open campus at lunch time. This means that students are allowed to leave property to get food, go home or just to hang out with friends. We do need to ensure as a school community we are being respectful towards all our community neighbours. There have been concerns brought forward from the community about youth damaging property in the area. Please remind your student that if they are leaving the school property to ensure they are being good community members. Vandalism goes against our school code of conduct, is against the law, and does not align with the Ladysmith Community that we are so fortunate to be a part of.

We do still have many student school photos in the office. If your student has not yet brought home their photos, they can still pick them up in the office. If your student was absent on photo day or is wanting to have their picture re-taken, photo re-take day is on October 24^th. Student cards are also now available for pick up in the office. Please remind your student to come to the office to pick up their student card.

Lastly, all students who are currently enrolled in Grade 10 Math or English and Grade 12 students who are enrolled in English will be writing their Provincial Assessments between October 30^th and November 2^nd. If your student is scheduled to write, you will have received a letter via email this week that outlines what day and time your student’s assessments are scheduled for. These Provincial Assessments do not count towards their classroom marks but are a requirement for graduation.  If your student is not here on the day of their assessment, the next opportunity will be at the end of January.

Hay ce:p ‘qu,

Stephen Epp & Shelley Gvojich

Upcoming events:

• October 18^th – PAC @ 6pm in the Learning Commons (Library)
• October 19^th – Great BC Shakeout Earthquake Drill
• October 20^th – Provincial Professional Development Day – No School
• October 24^th – Picture Re-take Day
• October 30-November 2^nd – Provincial Assessments for Grade 10 Literacy & Numeracy and Grade 12 Literacy – Students who are in Math 10 and/or English 10 & 12 will write assessments this week.
• November 3^rd – Professional Development Day – No School
• November 8^th – Early Dismissal
• November 10^th – Remembrance Day Assembly 11:20am-12:15pm
• November 10^th – End of Term #1
• November 13^th – Remembrance Day Observed
• November 14^th – Start of Term #2
• November 15^th – Staff Meeting
• November 15^th – PAC Meeting

PAC Corner:

• PAC AGM will take place on Wednesday, October 18^th at 6pm in the Library. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there!

Other Important Information to Note:

• Education Planner BC Event Oct 25 at 6:30 pm– See attached Poster to sign up

Attachments:

• “What’s on This Week?” from Kwumut Lelum Child and Family Services.
• Cafeteria Menu for next week

Questions?

Please contact our main office at info.ls@sd68.bc.ca or 250-245-3043

Uy’ skweyul Ladysmith Secondary Students and Families,

On Thursday, October 12^th between 3:30 & 6pm, we invite you to our upcoming Parent-Teacher Night at Ladysmith Secondary School. This event is a valuable opportunity for us to discuss your student’s progress and share insights into their academic and personal development. You will have a chance to speak one-on-one with each of your student’s teachers, gaining insight into your students’ performance, strengths, and areas for improvement. This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the classes or the school in general. If you are not able to come during this time, please reach out directly to your student’s teachers via email or by phoning the school and leaving a message.

Thursday, October 5th, was World Teacher’s Day.  A big thank you goes out to all our LSS staff for the incredible work they do each day. Their dedication, passion and commitment to our students is truly amazing. Special thank you to the PAC at LSS for providing all staff with treats from Old Town Bakery. Your generous donation was very much appreciated.

On Tuesday, October 3^rd, we began distributing all student school photos. If your student has not brought home their photos, they can still pick them up in the office. Families who are looking to order school photos can order these online through Life Touch or complete the form that was provided in the photo package and return it to the main office.

Hay ce:p ‘qu,

Stephen Epp & Shelley Gvojich

Upcoming events:

• October 9^th – Thanksgiving – No School
• October 12^th – Early Dismissal (2:00pm) & Parent Teacher Night (3:30-6:30pm)
• October 13^th – Pumpkin Carving
• October 19^th – Great BC Shakeout Earthquake Drill
• October 20^th – Provincial Professional Development Day – No School
• October 24^th – Picture Re-take Day
• October 30-November 2^nd – Provincial Assessments for Grade 10 Literacy & Numeracy and Grade 12 Literacy – Students who are in Math 10 and/or English 10 & 12 will write assessments this week.
• November 3^rd – Professional Development Day – No School

Other Important Information to Note:

• October 10-12^th the Interact Club will be holding a bake sale. All money raised will go towards Disaster Aid Canada to help in the recent flooding in Libya, and towards the fires in Kelowna and Maui. If you are interested in joining the Interact Club, they meet on Thursday at lunch on the mezzanine in the library.

Attachments:

• “What’s on This Week?” from Kwumut Lelum Child and Family Services.
• Cafeteria Menu for next week

Questions?

Please contact our main office at info.ls@sd68.bc.ca or 250-245-3043