ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

We are gathered on the unceded

Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people

These are your announcements for

Thursday, November 28, 2024

 Weight Room

Weight room is closed for light up festival

Interact Club

Come down to the interact booth for hot chocolate and popcorn all by donation tonight during light up

 Jr. Girls Basketball

Congrats to Jr. Girls Basketball team for winning their first tournament of the season.  Well done!

Student Council

Hey, LSS!  come on down to the gym today at lunch to get cozy and watch; A Nightmare before Christmas

Student Coouncil

tomorrow is PJ day!  No worries if you’re tired from light up come to school in your comfiest pajamas and head over to the MPRS before school starts for some pancakes.

Pancake Breakfast

Tomorrow will be pancake breakfast day and pajama day!  Come in your jammies and enjoy some pancakes in the MPR starting at 7:30am

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Chef’s Choice. Also available are Buddha Bowls, the Salad Special is Tex-Mex Chicken Chopped Salad, and the Short Order is Poutine!

And now for today’s Dad joke

Why is the cat small?  Because it drank condensed milk

• 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 peopleThese are your announcements for

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

 Student Council

Hey, LSS!  come on down to the gym Wednesday and Thursday at lunch to et cozy and watch; A Nightmare before Christmas

Travel Club

Hey, all travel club students!  there is an important meeting today at lunch in the career center

Student Coouncil

Friday is PJ day!  No worries if you’re tired from light up come to school in your comfiest pajamas and head over to the MPRS before school starts for some pancakes.

Pancake Breakfast

This Friday will be pancake breakfast day and pajama day!  Come in your jammies and enjoy some pancakes in the MPR starting at 7:30am

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Beef Barley. Also available are Buddha Bowls, the Salad Special is Tex-Mex Chicken Chopped Salad, and the Short Order is Bacon Cheddar Beef Burger with Fries

And now for today’s Dad joke

What do you call a beehive without an exit hole

Un-bee-lievable

• 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 26, 2024

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Cream of Broccoli. Also available are Buddha Bowls, the Salad Special is Tex-Mex Chicken Chopped Salad, and the Short Order is Chicken Caesar Wrap with Fries

Guitar Club

There will be guitar club today at lunch.  Come rock out!

 Math Clinic

Come to Math Clinic today after school in room 218, everyone welcome

 Student Council

Hey LSS! Want to help plan fun events for the school? Come to the Student Council meeting today at lunch in the Career Centre. Hope to see you there!

Dad’s Joke

What illness do racing drivers get?  Indygestion

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

Uy’ skweyul Ladysmith Secondary Students and Families,

As the days are getting shorter, colder, and darker, it is clear that we are nearing the winter season! As you are all aware, Ladysmith Secondary School was closed Wednesday due to a power outage resulting from a significant storm. This serves as a friendly reminder that from time to time we receive inclement weather that necessitates school closures. Please note that district weather related information, including school closure processes, can be found here. A reminder that all decisions for school closures are made at the school board and communicated directly through them via email, text, and social media.

A reminder that this week report cards were released on the the MyEd portal. If you have trouble accessing your student’s report card on MyEd, please contact the office at info.ls@sd68.bc.ca. Please be sure to connect with your student’s teacher or counsellor if you have any questions or concerns about their progress.

Attached you will find a poster for the Rotary Club charity coat drive on Saturday, November 23rd, with drop-off times between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm at the Community Space (314 Buller St). Donations of used, wearable clothing items such as coats, sweaters, socks, scarves, and more can be dropped of on November 23^rd. Your contributions will make a significant difference to those in need during the colder months.

Grad Photography Dates will be from: December 16^th  – December 20^th  2024. The sessions will be 20 minutes, and will include formal cap/gown photos as well as casual photos. The website will be officially open to book on November 21^th, 2024. The booking link is https://prestigeportraits.ca/

Finally, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Ladysmith Healthcare Auxiliary who have graciously donated over $18 000 to support our Hunger Bites program, helping feed a nutritional breakfast and lunch to those in need. Ladysmith Secondary School and the Ladysmith Healthcare Auxiliary have worked together since 2018 to help students receive the nutrition they require to participate fully in their learning.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

Hay ce:p ‘qu,

Shelley Gvojich & Jake Hardy

Upcoming events:

• November 29th – Pancake Breakfast (7:30am in the MPR)
• December 6^th – Curricular Implementation Day (No School)
• December 16^th– 20^th – Grad Portraits (more info to come)

PAC Corner:

The next PAC meeting will be in January!

Attachments:

• “What’s on This Week?” from Kwumut Lelum Child and Family Services.
• Weekly Cafeteria Menu
• Rotary Club Coat Drive
• Family Smart ICY Event Poster
• Family Smart ICY Event Poster

Questions?

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

Uy’ skweyul Ladysmith Secondary Students and Families,

Just like that we are finished term 1 and into our second term of the semester. 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 20^th, but your student should have brought home a self assessment of the core competencies that was completed in their A Block class last week. Please ask your student to see their self assessment and associated goal setting or email their A-block teacher for more information. If you have trouble accessing your student’s report card on MyEd after the 20^th, please contact the office at info.ls@sd68.bc.ca.

Today we had the opportunity to take part in our second fire drill of the year. These drills are great ways for our staff and students to practice how to exit the building in the event of an emergency. We encourage you to take the opportunity to talk about emergency planning in your own home.

This week we have seen some impressive storm weather, a friendly reminder that winter weather may be on its way. In preparation for the coming months, it is important that families 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.

Finally, last week I shared several attachments from community partners about upcoming events and opportunities. I have included them as attachments in this week’s email as well. Please connect directly with these organizations with any questions that you may have.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

Hay ce:p ‘qu,

Shelley Gvojich & Jake Hardy

Upcoming events:

• November 20^th – PAC meeting
• November 20^th – Report cards available on MyEd Portal
• December 6^th – Curricular Implementation Day (No School)
• December 16^th– 20^th – Grad Portraits (more info to come)

PAC Corner:

The next PAC meeting will be Wednesday November 20^th at 6pm in the learning commons. All are welcome!

Attachments:

• “What’s on This Week?” from Kwumut Lelum Child and Family Services.
• Weekly Cafeteria Menu
• Christmas Cheer Poster
• Free/Low-Cost Activities in November
• Holiday Resources
• Santa’s Workshop Donations

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

Monday, November 18, 2024

 Weight Room

Starting on Tuesday, Nov 12^th Mr. V and Kayra and/or Ms. Sahin will be opening the weight room.  All students and staff are welcome, ability level doesn’t matter.  Athletes to beginners we encourage anyone and everyone to come join us.  We’ll be opening it every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after school from 3:15 to 5pm until Christmas

 Cafeteria

The cafeteria is closed today

And now for today’s Dad joke

How do Bees get to school?  They take the school buzz!

• 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

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Weight Room

Starting on Tuesday, Nov 12^th Mr. V and Kayra and/or Ms. Sahin will be opening the weight room.  All students and staff are welcome, ability level doesn’t matter.  Athletes to beginners we encourage anyone and everyone to come join us.  We’ll be opening it every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after school from 3:15 to 5pm until Christmas

Staff Committee

There is a Staff Committee meeting today at lunch!

Grad Scholarship Board

Grads, please take a moment to look at the Scholarship Board outside the counsellor’s office.  There can be new scholarships added daily

Gr 8 Girls Basketball

Any grade 8 girls wanting to play basketball this year you have your first practice this Friday from 4:30-6:00pm.  If you can not make Fridays practice, please let Mr. Winter know and the next practice will be Monday from 6-7:30pm

Gr 9 Boys Basketball

Grade 9 boys’ basketball, you have your first practice Thursday from 4:30-6pm. Practices moving forward will be  Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30-6pm

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is French Onion with Crouton. Also available are Buddha Bowls, the Salad Special is Cobb Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing, and the Short Order is Bacon Swiss Chicken Burger

And now for today’s Dad joke

What did the traffic light say to the car?  Don’t look! I’m about to change.

• 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

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Grade 8 Girls Volleyball

There is a mandatory grade 8 girls volleyball playoff meeting today at lunch (12:15) in the woodwork room

Sr. Girls Basketball

Senior Girls Basketball you have a practice tonight from 6-7:30pm.  We need more players otherwise the team is in danger of folding.  If you are wanting to play but can not make tonight’s practice, please see Mr. Rodgers today to let him know.

Gr 8 Girls Basketball

Any grade 8 girls wanting to play basketball this year you have your first practice this Friday from 4:30-6:00pm.  If you can not make Fridays practice, please let Mr. Winter know and the next practice will be Monday from 6-7:30pm

 Gr 9 Boys Basketball

Grade 9 boys’ basketball, you have your first practice Thursday from 4:30-6pm. Practices moving forward will be  Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30-6pm

Basketball

All LSS Basketball Teams have practices this week.  If you want to play basketball on a school team, please check practice times on the whiteboard located by the gym entrance

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Beef Barley. Also available are Buddha Bowls, the Salad Special is Cobb Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing, and the Short Order is Chicken Strips with Fries

And now for today’s Dad joke

Why did you throw your toast?  I wanted to see the butterfly!

• 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 peopleThese are your announcements for

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

DND

DND today after school in the key

Grade 8 Girls Volleyball

There is a mandatory grade 8 girls volleyball playoff meeting today at lunch (12:15) in the woodwork room

Basketball

All LSS Basketball Teams have practices this week.  If you want to play basketball on a school team, please check practice times on the whiteboard located by the gym entrance

Weight Room

Starting on Tuesday, Nov 12^th Mr. V and Kayra and/or Ms. Sahin will be opening the weight room.  All students and staff are welcome, ability level doesn’t matter.  Athletes to beginners we encourage anyone and everyone to come join us.  We’ll be opening it every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after school from 3:15 to 5pm until Christmas

Math Clinic

Come to Math Clinic today after school in room 218, everyone welcome

Student Council

Hey LSS! Want to help plan fun events for the school? Come to the Student Council meeting today at lunch in the Career Centre. Hope to see you there!

 Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Cream of Tomato. Also available are Buddha Bowls, the Salad Special is Cobb Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing, and the Short Order is Grilled Cheese with Ham (Monte Cristo) with Fries.  Also there will be beef in the Noodle Boxes instead of Chicken.  I repeat there will be beef in the Noodle Boxes instead of Chicken.

And now for today’s Dad joke

What did one plate say to the other?  Lunch is on me today!

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

Uy’ skweyul Ladysmith Secondary Students and Families,

It is hard to believe that Wednesday marked the end of the first term of Semester 1. Report cards will be released to families on November 20^th, but students should have brought home a self-assessment of the core competencies 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, Friday November 8^th, is a school-based 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 have a fantastic extra day off.

Monday, November 11^th is Remembrance Day and School is not in session. Today we had the opportunity to gather as a school community to reflect on the bravery, resilience, and dedication of our veterans and those who continue to serve in the armed forces. Remembrance Day is not only a time to honor the sacrifices of the past, but also an opportunity to look forward with a renewed commitment to peace and hope. We extend our gratitude to our special guests, our student leaders who drummed, sang, and spoke, and staff who made the assembly possible.

This week there are several attachments from community partners about upcoming events and opportunities. Please connect directly with these organizations with any questions that you may have.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

Hay ce:p ‘qu,

Shelley Gvojich & Jake Hardy

Upcoming events:

• November 8^th – Professional Development Day (No School)
• November 11^th – Remembrance Day (No School)
• November 15^th – Fire Drill
• November 20^th – PAC meeting
• November 20^th – Report cards available on MyEd Portal
• December 6^th – Curricular Implementation Day (No School)
• December 16^th– 20^th – Grad Portraits (more info to come)

PAC Corner:

The next PAC meeting will be Wednesday November 20^th at 6pm in the learning commons. All are welcome!

Attachments:

• “What’s on This Week?” from Kwumut Lelum Child and Family Services.
• Weekly Cafeteria Menu
• Christmas Cheer Poster
• Free/Low-Cost Activities in November
• Holiday Resources
• Santa’s Workshop Donations

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

Thursday, November 7, 2024

 Grade 8 Girls Volleyball

The 3 grade 8 girls volleyball teams did stellar in their playoffs yesterday.  Team 1 lost the first game against NDSS, won their second against Kwalikum Secondary.  Team 2 lost their games against Dover & NDSS, but fought back hard for victorious win against Wellington.  Team 3 lost their first game against Dover and battled hard for a victory against Kwalikum.  Well done girls

Lost and Found

Clearing out lost and found bin today.  last chance to grab your stuff out of there

Weight Room

Starting on Tuesday, Nov 12^th Mr. V and Kayra and/or Ms. Sahin will be opening the weight room.  All students and staff are welcome, ability level doesn’t matter.  Athletes to beginners we encourage anyone and everyone to come join us.  We’ll be opening it every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after school from 3:15 to 5pm until Christmas

Jr. Girls Basketball

There will be Junior Girls Basketball practices Thursday and Friday this week from 3:00-4:30pm for any Grade 9 and 10 girls wanting to play this year

Peer Tutoring

Attention all peer tutors, please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to complete the term 1 self-assessment and pick up term 2 assignments.

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria is Pizza Sales

And now for today’s Dad joke

I know a lot of jokes about unemployed people but none of them work.

• 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

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

 Gr 8 Girls Volleyball

Grade 8 Girls Volleyball play-offs start today!  Team 1 & 3 please leave your class at 215 to put on your uniforms and meet in the foyer.  Team 2 meet in the gym right after school at 3:00 today to set up nets for the play-off games.  Ask Mr. Rodgers where to put the tables and chairs

Cadets

Can all cadets please come down to the office at the beginning of lunch today to discuss Remembrance Day

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Cream of Cauliflower. Also available are Buddha Bowls, the Salad Special is Caesar Salad with Prawns, and the Short Order is Chicken Burrito with Tortilla Chips.  Please note that tomorrow the cafeteria will be selling pizza

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!!