This Week at LSS - Feb 3rd
Hi LSS Family
Looking for some great reading material? Try our semester 1 report card as they will be released Feb 8th electronically. But wait there is more. We are going to provide paper copies this time ‘cause it can be tricky to see them online and they tell a story that you need to know. We will have them out to students on Feb 8th at lunch time. Ask your kids when you see them after school on Wednesday.
PAC Corner- January 30 meeting highlights
– At this month’s meeting PAC voted to sponsor the registration fees for the Improv team to attend regional competition in Courtenay.
– Did you know that PAC is able to support student activities thanks to gaming grants from the province? Our PAC grant funding is based on student enrollment numbers and the amount received is $20.00 per student. Several policies and best practices are in place for disbursement of these funds. If you’re curious to know more, please reach out to a PAC executive member!
– Our next meeting will be Monday March 6 at 6, please consider joining us!
Cafeteria
Limited menu Feb 8th to 10th as the students are just learning in cafeteria.
VIU Discovery night –https://connect.viu.ca/discovery-night
Thinking about university for yourself or a young person in your care? Discover how VIU helps students reach their goals – in academics and in life. With fun activities, engaging conversation and the information that matters, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Discovery Night has options for high school students, their parents as well as mature students looking at University.
Things you can do for the Environment (Environmental Stewardship is a District goal)
Turn the water off while brushing your teeth. The fish of the world will thank you.
Parent Scholarship information session Feb 9th – see attachment
If you are interested in attending please call our school 250 245-3043 and let us know. The people putting on the session are interested in knowing how many might attend.
Dual credit information – see attachment
Dual Credit Information night On February 16th in Building 180 room 134 at VIU from 6:30 to 7:30.
Graduation Photos
Grad Photo Re-takes are on February 9th or 10th. For more information and how to register please connect with Barb Parks – Barb.Parkes@sd68.bc.ca
Consultation opportunity from the District
On January 25, 2023, the Board of Education directed staff to initiate a consultation process to address capacity and safety issues at NDSS. The Board would like to receive input from staff and the community to ensure its decisions are driven by appropriate data and meaningful feedback. The Board invites you to read the Ensuring Capacity and Safety – Nanaimo District Secondary School information booklet where you will find background information, the consultation plan and timeline as well as the five potential scenarios. Feel free to comment on one or all scenarios or add your own. You can either email a response or choose a more engaging approach by filling out the Thought Exchange. Full details and above links can also be found here. Feedback will be received until February 28, with a report coming back to the Board in March.
RCMP as a career – see brochure and application attached.
Ever thought about RCMP as a job? Check out the brochure and application.
Understanding Poverty Dinner, Film & Discussion Event: see attached
Join your neighbours on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 starting at 5:30pm in the Multi-Purpose room of LSS, for a free community spaghetti dinner followed by a series of short film viewings at 6:30pm about the impacts of poverty in our community. Poverty is on the rise as the cost of living continues to increase. This is an opportunity to learn more about this complex problem and talk about solutions together, hw-nuts’-ulwum (as one).
Understanding Local Food Equity Dinner, Film & Discussion Event: see attached
On Wednesday, March 1, 2023 we will gather again in the Multi-Purpose room at LSS to host a conversation with a free dinner, film and discussion about local food and how we can continue and expand sharing food with our neighbours. Dinner will be served at 5:30pm with film viewings at 6:30pm.
Coldest Night of the Year
If you wish to participate or wish to donate please see the attachment.
Affordability fund
If you need support especially for the Winter season, please let me know. We are here to help and have the bucks to do it. You are part of our family.
“What’s on this Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for the week of Feb 6th to 10th – see attachment
Dates to remember
Feb 6th and 7th – School Professional days – classes not in session
Feb 14th – Valentines day – my wife’s birthday. I hope I don’t mess it up
Feb 20th – Family day. Hug your family instead of going to school.
Always learning new things, riding his bike and brushing his teeth.
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Enrichment Poster
RCMP Camp Brochure – 2023 Coldest Night of the Year
2023 - Central Island RCMP Youth Camp Application
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This Week at LSS - Jan 27
Hi LSS Family
As we wrap up the first part of the school year I would like to pivot and recognize a small group of people that have a large positive impact on our school.
I thought of this topic as I walked into the gym after school and saw our coaches guiding our youth. Coaches and volunteers do not get paid. They are often away from their families. They take time out of their busy lives to give back.
You make LSS a very special place and I want to thank and acknowledge you. If your child is participating in an after school activity, take time to reach out to coaches and sponsors and show them your appreciation.
Well done LSS
Cafeteria – Pizza sales and limited menu.
Given that it is the start up of a new semester, we will have pizza sales Monday to Thursday next week and then a limited menu Feb 3rd to Feb 10th
PAC January 30th 6:00 p.m.
There is a great group of parents that meet once a month to support and guide our school. Consider participating.
Things you can do for the Environment (Environmental Stewardship is a District goal)
Turn the thermostat down and put on a sweater. Note: Do not ask your partner to vacuum clean to warm up – it will not go over very well.
Parent Scholarship information session Feb 9th – see attachment
If you are interested in attending please call our school 250 245-3043 and let us know. The people putting on the session are interested in knowing how many might attend.
LSS Gear
It has arrived and we started giving it out this past week.
Graduation Photos
Grad Photo Re-takes are on February 9th or 10th. For more information and how to register please connect with Barb Parks – Barb.Parkes@sd68.bc.ca
Grad clothing orders are here!!!! – see attachment
Our 2023 Grad clothing is now ready for ordering. Please find the attached order form document to purchase our grad clothing. To purchase you can bring cash, cheque or order through our online cashless system. Please note that the deadline is February 1st. https://www.schoolcashonline.com/
Consultation opportunity from the District
On January 25, 2023, the Board of Education directed staff to initiate a consultation process to address capacity and safety issues at NDSS. The Board would like to receive input from staff and the community to ensure its decisions are driven by appropriate data and meaningful feedback. The Board invites you to read the Ensuring Capacity and Safety – Nanaimo District Secondary School information booklet where you will find background information, the consultation plan and timeline as well as the five potential scenarios. Feel free to comment on one or all scenarios or add your own. You can either email a response or choose a more engaging approach by filling out the Thought Exchange. Full details and above links can also be found here. Feedback will be received until February 28, with a report coming back to the Board in March.
RCMP as a career – see brochure and application attached.
Ever thought about RCMP as a job? Check out the brochure and application.
Understanding Poverty Dinner, Film & Discussion Event: see attached
Join your neighbours on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 starting at 5:30pm in the Multi-Purpose room of LSS, for a free community spaghetti dinner followed by a series of short film viewings at 6:30pm about the impacts of poverty in our community. Poverty is on the rise as the cost of living continues to increase. This is an opportunity to learn more about this complex problem and talk about solutions together, hw-nuts’-ulwum (as one).
Understanding Local Food Equity Dinner, Film & Discussion Event: see attached
On Wednesday, March 1, 2023 we will gather again in the Multi-Purpose room at LSS to host a conversation with a free dinner, film and discussion about local food and how we can continue and expand sharing food with our neighbours. Dinner will be served at 5:30pm with film viewings at 6:30pm.
Coldest Night of the Year
If you wish to participate or wish to donate please see the attachment.
Affordability fund
If you need support especially for the Winter season, please let me know. We are here to help and have the bucks to do it. You are part of our family.
“What’s on this Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for the week of January 30th to Feb 3rd – see attachment
Dates to remember
Jan 30th – Start of Semester 2
Feb 6th and 7th – School Professional days – classes not in session
Feb 20th – Family day. Hug your family instead of going to school.
Always learning new things, riding his bike even in the rain and hugging his family.
D Coldest Night of the Year
2023 - Central Island RCMP Youth Camp Application
RCMP Camp Brochure – 2023 Ladysmith Grad 2023 Order form
Travers
Dave Travers (he/him)
Principal Ladysmith secondary school
250 245-3043
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This Week at LSS - January 20, 2023
Hi LSS Family
Students have just four more days of semester 1 to continue to shine. Get it done and be proud of yourself for persevering and reaching your goals. Friday is not regular classes, it is for students that need more time to complete work.
Semester 2 schedules will be handed out at lunch on Monday and then students that need changes will be called down by grade. Remember not all changes can be made as we are full in many of the classes.
Finish strong LSS
Things you can do for the Environment (Environmental Stewardship is a District goal)
If you use cold water to wash your clothes not only is it good for the environment but you could save $60 a year. A guy like me would spend some of that savings on bike parts. 😊
Parent Scholarship information session – see attachment
If you are interested in attending please call our school 250 245-3043 and let us know. The people putting on the session are interested in knowing how many might attend.
LSS Gear
Anna, one of our great office staff, checked in on the orders for clothing placed earlier in the school year and it sounds like orders will be in by the end of the month. Appreciate your patience.
Graduation Photos
Grad Photo Re-takes are on February 9th or 10th. For more information and how to register please connect with Barb Parks – Barb.Parkes@sd68.bc.ca
Grad clothing orders are here!!!! – see attachment
Our 2023 Grad clothing is now ready for ordering. Please find the attached order form document to purchase our grad clothing. To purchase you can bring cash, cheque or order through our online cashless system. Please note that the deadline is February 1st. https://www.schoolcashonline.com/
Literacy and Numeracy assessment
January 23rd to 26th students from grade 10 to 12 will write the Literacy and Numeracy assessment. This is a Provincial assessment and all student on the Dogwood (regular graduation track) need to write a Literacy 10 and 12 along with Numeracy 10 assessment. If a student is writing the family has been notified and the student has received a letter. Most students that have English 10, 12 or a math 10 course this semester wrote the assessment in November. Just students that missed this past session will be writing. Students that take English 10, 12 or a math 10 courses in semester 2 will write in April.
Want to see samples? Go to https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/provincial/assessment
Softball Umps wanted – see attachment
Have you always wanted to call people out? Make them feel safe? Have a ball? Go on strike? If these words sound fun then consider becoming a Softball umpire and get paid.
Softball registration – see attachment
Check out the attachment then dust of your baseball bat and glove and get out to play ball.
Fastball registration – see attachment
Registration is now open for Fastball – don’t miss it, it is fast.
Affordability fund
If you need support especially for the Winter season, please let me know. We are here to help and have the bucks to do it. You are part of our family.
“What’s on this Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for the week of January 23rd to 27th. – see attachment
Dates to remember
Jan 23rd to 26th – Numeracy and Literacy assessments
Jan 26th – Last day of formal classes
Jan 27th – Completion day – no formal classes
Jan 30th – Start of Semester 2
Feb 6th and 7th – School Professional days – classes not in session
Always learning new things, riding his bike even in the rain and wishing you Joy,Ladysmith Grad 2023 Order form
LBA 2023 registration ad bw FINAL
Softball Registration poster 2023
umpireposter2023
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