March 5th Daily Announcements
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Friday, March 5, 2021
Cafeteria
Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for Monday. The soup is Chipotle Yam & Corn (Vegan/GF), Short Order is Chipotle Chicken Fajita with Fries, also available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Mesclun Mix, Chicken, Bacon, Blue Cheese, Avocado Boiled Egg, Cucumber & Tomato (GF), Pasta Special is Chicken, Bacon & Caramelized Onion Fettuccine and Focaccia, Sandwich Special is Pepperoni Pizza Sub and the Dessert is Chocolate Brownie
Job Opportunities
If you are looking for a job, please look at the bulletin board outside the counselling offices. There are some jobs posted there.
Improv Live Feed
They said it could not be done but tonight Improv is going to prove them all wrong. Yes tonight at 7:00pm Improv is performing. A link to the youtube channel has been sent to all staff, parents and students for the live feed. Best to all Improv students and staff involved and have Fantastic Shows
Peer Tutoring
Attention all peer tutors: Please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to pick up your new peer tutoring assignments. Thanks you
And now for today’s Dad joke
What did the duck say when he bought lipstick? Put it on my bill
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
March 4th Daily Annoucements
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Improv Live Feed
They said it could not be done but tonight Improv is going to prove them all wrong. Yes tonight and tomorrow at 7:00pm Improv is performing. A link to the youtube channel has been sent to all staff, parents and students for the live feed. Best to all Improv students and staff involved and have Fantastic Shows
Peer Tutoring
Attention all peer tutors: Please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to pick up your new peer tutoring assignments. Thanks you
Cafeteria
Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow. The soup is French Onion with Cheese Croutes, also available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Mesclun, Roasted Pears & Pumpkin Seeds with Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette (Vegan/GF), Pasta Special is Pulled Pork Mac’n’Cheese, Sandwich Special is Nova Scotia Beef & Lamb Donair and the Dessert is Blueberry Tart
Masks
Please remember to cut the elastics off of single use masks before you throw them away, it helps save the wildlife.
And now for today’s Dad joke
What two things can you never eat for breakfast? Lunch and Dinner
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
March 3rd Daily Announcements
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Cafeteria
Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow. The soup is Puree of Buttered Baby Green Pea (GF/Lacto-Vegetarian), Short Order is BBQ Chicken, Bacon & Cheddar Burger with Fries, also available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Mesclun, Roasted Pears & Pumpkin Seeds with Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette (Vegan/GF), Pasta Special is Pulled Pork Mac’n’Cheese, Sandwich Special is Nova Scotia Beef & Lamb Donair and the Dessert is Oreo Cheesecake
And now for today’s Dad joke
Life is short, smile while you still have teeth
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
March 2nd Daily Announcements
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Grad Activity
Attention all grads, the re-scheduled Valentine’s Day Event is happening in the gym today at lunch
Cafeteria
Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow. The soup is Cream of Mushroom (Lacto-Vegetarian), Short Order is Chicken Fingers & Fries, also available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Mesclun, Roasted Pears & Pumpkin Seeds with Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette (Vegan/GF), Pasta Special is Pulled Pork Mac’n’Cheese, Sandwich Special is Nova Scotia Beef & Lamb Donair and the Dessert is Raspberry White Chocolate Mousse
Golf
With the weather warming up and the daylight lasting longer it’s time for golf to start up again. If you are interested in playing golf please meet in the gym today at the start of lunch.
Alphabet Accessories
Attention all students & staff who have ordered pins from Alphabet Accessories! We will be delivering purchased pins during A Block on Wednesday March 3rd. So please remember to bring your coins if you have not already paid. Thank you!
And now for today’s Dad joke
I am not lazy, I am on energy saving mode.
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
March 1st Daily Announcement
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Monday, March 1, 2021
Cafeteria
Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow. The soup is Minestrone (Lacto-Vegetarian), Short Order is Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken), Vegetable Tempura, Tentsuyu Sauce, also available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Mesclun, Roasted Pears & Pumpkin Seeds with Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette (Vegan/GF), Pasta Special is Pulled Pork Mac’n’Cheese, Sandwich Special is Nova Scotia Beef & Lamb Donair and the Dessert is Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
And now for today’s Dad joke
Why couldn’t the leopard play hide and seek? Because he was always spotted.
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
This week at LSS - Feb 26
Hi LSS
Good communication is good – there is a quote for the decade. Just like you can contact a teacher about your child at any time, you can contact me as well. I enjoy hearing from you. I do recognize that it can be frustrating sometimes that I cannot give you all the information you would like due to privacy rules; however, I can assure you that as a team we are trying to address all situations.
Parent teacher virtual interview game plan
Teachers will be available on one of the following days from 3:15 to 5:15:
Tuesday March 2nd
Thursday March 4th
You will receive an email from your child’s teacher indicating what day they are scheduling their appointments. If you would like an interview time, please connect with the teacher to set up a Teams virtual appointment or by phone. Appointments will only be 5 minutes long. Remember you can request to meet with a teacher anytime.
Students’ Council website launch
Our Students’ council launched their website this Wednesday. Check it out. Go to https://ls.schools.sd68.bc.ca/ and see Students’ Council link. It is amazing.
Improv – Live Feed
March 4 and 5th starting at 7:00 pm Improv is going live. Check out the link to the Youtube channel and get ready for one of LSS’ favourite nights of the year
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpWHSx8-ojVByZLFhLMD5Lw
ERASE = expect respect & a safe education
Erase is all about building safe and caring school communities. This includes empowering students, parents, educators and the community partners who support them to get help with challenges, report concerns to schools, and learn about complex issues facing students.
ERASE Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/erase
YOUTH WELLNESS WEEK REGISTRATION – info to share with families: OPEN TO ANYONE AGES 14 AND UP March 22, Tuesday March 23, or Wednesday March 24 over Zoom for a wide range of youth-focused conversations and activities.
Message from our Community
You’re invited to share your experiences and ideas for reducing poverty in Ladysmith and Stz’uminus!
The CommUNITY Together to End Poverty Hw-nuts‘-ulwum (as one) project aims to engage the public about how poverty is experienced in our communities and determine what actions we can each take to be a part of the solutions that will help eliminate poverty here at home.
You can participate by:
- Taking the Poverty Reduction Questionnaire
- Becoming a Community Champion by sharing this invitation with family, friends and neighbours,
- Completing one of three Poverty Challenges during March 29 – April 9, 2021 and attending a virtual community debrief discussion from 9am to 12pm on Friday, April 9th.
The more people who participate, the more comprehensive this strategy will be with greater commitment and energy to follow through on priority actions!
Complete information and details with links to social media channels can be found at www.communitytogethertoendpoverty.ca.
Parent Night Series – see flyer
Good morning, on behalf of the Department of Learning Services we would like to share information about the next Wellness Parent Night series (March 9 & 11). Living in Families with Teens (LIFT) is hosting two sessions for caregivers of teens, with an emphasis on teens in Grades 6-9.
Safer Schools presentation
NLPS is fortunate to be having Jordan Buna from Safer Schools Together speaking to parents about how to protect our children from gang-associated involvement. Jordan works with Safer Schools Together and speaks about his personal journey into gangs, his successful exit and provides other valuable learning about warning signs to look for, digital trends etc.
This event is on March 2nd from 6:30-8:00 pm online and is free. Parents will need to pre-register for this event (link on the attached flyer).
Youth Empowering Youth Program – See Flyer
Kw’umut Lelum Presents: Lunch and Learn series – See flyer
The participant numbers for this program have been low for the first two sessions. As an incentive, each registered participant (parents and caregivers) will receive a $25 gift card for ‘Skip The Dishes’ for each of the remaining eight sessions.
The upcoming schedule is as follows:
Monday, March 8 – Effective communication during times of stress;
Monday, Mar. 22 – The Importance of maintaining routine/predictability;
Monday, Apr. 12 – Respond to Behaviours (Refusals);
Monday, Apr. 26 – Responding to Behaviour;
Monday, May 10 – Utilizing natural and logistical consequences vs. punitive measures;
Monday, May 31 – Utilizing praise and reward to motivate good behavior; and
Monday, June 14 – Pobody’s Nerfect (Keep calm and carry on)
These series are open to KL member nations only. This includes Malahat, Lyackson, Malahat, Penelakut, Qualicum, Snaw-naw-as, Snuneymuxw, Stz’uminus and Ts’uu baa-asatx (Lake Cowichan FN).
Ladysmith Baseball association – registration
Registration is now open for the 2021 Baseball Season. Please register before March 7, 2021 at www.ladysmithbaseball.com – see attached flyer.
VIU Upcoming webinars
Computer Science & Information Technology, Dental Assistant, Child & Youth Care Programs at VIU: https://events.viu.ca/information-sessions
Future Parent Student Information Session– Monday, March 15, 2021 – 6:00 p.m.
Here is the site for general information on our VIU website about Dual Credit: https://www.viu.ca/dual-credit
Science and Tech is hosting a information session re Engineering. There are courses in the Engineering stream for the Integrated Engineering Technologist Diploma (https://www.viu.ca/programs/science-and-technology/integrated-engineering-technologist-diploma) such as Engineer Designing, Computer Science that could be taken by a student who has completed Pre Calculus 12 and Physics 12.
Date and time: Thursday, March 11th, 630-730 PM PST.
VIU – Child and Youth care
March 17 from 4:00 – 5:00 PT. All the details, including how to register are at this link https://info.viu.ca/child-and-youth-care-webinar/
Cafeteria
The menu for the week is on the website: https://ls.schools.sd68.bc.ca/departments/cafeteria/
“T3CH FOR THE PEOPLE –
Anyone interested in sponsoring someone or wants more information please send us an email with the subject “Family Sponsorship”. If you need any more information feel free to check out our website https://ektech17.wixsite.com/t3chforthepeople or email is at t3chforthepeople@gmail.com”
Dates coming up
March 2nd or 4th – Virtual Parent teacher meetings – Early dismissal at 2 pm on Thursday (bus schedule is the same as usual)
March 10th – Tax talk with grade 11 students
March 12th – Last day of classes before Spring break
March 29th – School back in session after Spring break
Stay awesome
D. T
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February 26th Daily Announcement
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Friday, February 26, 2021
Cafeteria
Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for Monday. The soup is Italian Wedding, Short Order is Crispy Buffalo Chicken Caesar Wrap with Kettle Chips, also available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Mesclun, Roasted Pears & Pumpkin Seeds with Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette (Vegan/GF), Pasta Special is Pulled Pork Mac’n’Cheese, Sandwich Special is Nova Scotia Beef & Lamb Donair and the Dessert is Raspberry Sorbet
And now for today’s Dad joke
What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire? Frostbite.
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
February 25th Daily Announcements
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Cafeteria
Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow. The soup is Leek & Potato (GF/Lacto-Vegetarian), Short Order is Bacon & Cheddar Burger with Fries, also available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Greek Salad with Pita & Tzatziki, Pasta Special is Chicken & Roasted Peppers Fettuccine, Rose Sauce, Focaccia, Sandwich Special is Meatball Marinara Sub and the Dessert is Butter Tart
And now for today’s Dad joke
Why do crabs never give to charity? Because they’re shellfish
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
February 24th Daily Announcements
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Math Support
Math Clinic after school today! Extra math support available today from 3-4pm in room 218. All grade levels welcome
Cafeteria
Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow. The soup is Tom Kha Gai with Prawns (GF/Pescatarian), Short Order is Chipotle BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich with Fries, also available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Greek Salad with Pita & Tzatziki, Pasta Special is Chicken & Roasted Peppers Fettuccine, Rose Sauce, Focaccia, Sandwich Special is Meatball Marinara Sub and the Dessert is New York Cheesecake with Raspberries
Pink Shirt Day
Today is Pink Shirt Day. Student Council will be launching their Website. During in-class lunch, they will be live-streaming a guest celebrity game of Among Us. Students and teachers will discuss ways they can end bullying and create a safe and supportive learning environment at LSS. They will also have a “guess how many candies” prize in place of pink lemonade
And now for today’s Dad joke
Why do crabs never give to charity? Because they’re shellfish
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
February 23rd Daily Announcements
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Cafeteria
Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow. The soup is Chipotle Beef, Black Bean, Tomato & Rice (GF), Short Order is Thai Red Curry Chicken, Jasmine Rice (GF), also available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Greek Salad with Pita & Tzatziki, Pasta Special is Chicken & Roasted Peppers Fettuccine, Rose Sauce, Focaccia, Sandwich Special is Meatball Marinara Sub and the Dessert is Chocolate Brownie
Pink Shirt Day
Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 24th is Pink Shirt Day. Student Council will be launching their Website. During in-class lunch, they will be live-streaming a guest celebrity game of Among Us. Students and teachers will discuss ways they can end bullying and create a safe and supportive learning environment at LSS. They will also have a “guess how many candies” prize in place of pink lemonade
And now for today’s Dad joke
How many apples grow on a tree?
All of them
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
February 22nd Daily Announcements
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Monday, February 22, 2021
Hoodie Logo Contest
As many of you know, we had a contest for a new logo design for our school hoodie this year. There were 12 artists who submitted a total of 17 designs. All of the designs were thoughtfully created and unique in their own way. We want to thank all applicants very much for taking the time and putting in the effort, we really appreciate it. The committee ended up choosing two designs that will be blended together to create our new logo for this year. The winning artists are Bianca Steele and Cianna Vincent. Congratulations, you will both receive a free hoodie! As for all other applicants you can see Ms. Lechthaler at lunch today or Monday to pick up your consolations prize. Please stay tuned as the order forms should be available soon for you to purchase your new LSS gear!
Cafeteria
Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow. The soup is Cream of Mushroom (Lacto-Vegetarian), Short Order is Chicken Fingers with Fries, also available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Greek Salad with Pita & Tzatziki, Pasta Special is Chicken & Roasted Peppers Fettuccine, Rose Sauce, Focaccia, Sandwich Special is Meatball Marinara Sub and the Dessert is Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp
Pink Shirt Day
Wednesday, February 24th is Pink Shirt Day. Student Council will be launching their Website. During in-class lunch, they will be live-streaming a guest celebrity game of Among Us. Students and teachers will discuss ways they can end bullying and create a safe and supportive learning environment at LSS. They will also have a “guess how many candies” prize in place of pink lemonade
And now for today’s Dad joke
I used to think I was indecisive, but now I’m not too sure
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
This week at LSS - Feb 19th
Hi LSS
I guess with all the snow this past weekend you did not get a chance to ride your bike like I suggested. Just so you know I did do one snow ride (push). Stay safe out there LSS.
Message from the district.
The Greater Nanaimo area has been experiencing a higher number of coronavirus cases in the past few weeks, and many of these cases have reported to have higher numbers of social contacts and events while contagious. Accordingly, it is not unexpected that we are now seeing children with coronavirus in our schools. Public health urges community members to decrease social contacts and remain vigilant to illness. It is important to get children tested if they are not feeling well, even with mild illness. Children will often have only mild coronavirus illness, and symptoms that may be overlooked. Please consider having your child tested if their symptoms are new, call 1-844-901-8442 to book an appointment (daily 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.). – Please remember to do your daily health checks
Pink Shirt Day – Feb 24th – Wear Pink
This February 24th you’ll find that “Kindness is Among Us”. For pink shirt day this year, student council will be live streaming a teacher-student game of “Among Us.” This game will be the platform for a discussion on topics related to anti-bullying and how we can all be better allies and upstanders. What better way to discuss important issues than while trying to survive a murder spree in space? 😊
Student Council will also be holding a candy guess in the foyer. There will be a beautiful jar full of yummy bonbons to tempt everyone to take a chance at winning the prize. The closest guess wins the whole jar. What a delicious way to wrap up pink shirt day.
Parent teacher virtual interview game plan
Teachers will be available on one of the following days from 3:15 to 5:15:
Tuesday March 2nd
Thursday March 4th
You will receive an email from your child’s teacher indicating what day they are scheduling their appointments. If you would like an interview time, please connect with the teacher to set up a Teams virtual appointment or by phone. Appointments will only be 5 minutes long. Teachers will also be emailing and/or calling as well. – Remember you can request to meet with a teacher anytime
Students’ Council website launch
Our hard working Students’ council is getting ready to launch this Wednesday. Why Wednesday? It is Anti-Bullying day. Look for it as it will be linked to our school district this week. Check it out.
Safer Schools presentation
NLPS is fortunate to be having Jordan Buna from Safer Schools Together speaking to parents about how to protect our children from gang-associated involvement. Jordan works with Safer Schools Together and speaks about his personal journey into gangs, his successful exit and provides other valuable learning about warning signs to look for, digital trends etc.
This event is on March 2nd from 6:30-8:00 pm online and is free. Parents will need to pre-register for this event (link on the attached flyer).
Youth Empowering Youth Program – See Flyer
Kw’umut Lelum Presents: Lunch and Learn series – See flyer
The participant numbers for this program have been low for the first two sessions. As an incentive, each registered participant (parents and caregivers) will receive a $25 gift card for ‘Skip The Dishes’ for each of the remaining eight sessions.
The upcoming schedule is as follows:
Monday, Feb. 22 – Topic area: Supporting your anxious child;
Monday, March 8 – Effective communication during times of stress;
Monday, Mar. 22 – The Importance of maintaining routine/predictability;
Monday, Apr. 12 – Respond to Behaviours (Refusals);
Monday, Apr. 26 – Responding to Behaviour;
Monday, May 10 – Utilizing natural and logistical consequences vs. punitive measures;
Monday, May 31 – Utilizing praise and reward to motivate good behavior; and
Monday, June 14 – Pobody’s Nerfect (Keep calm and carry on)
These series are open to KL member nations only. This includes Malahat, Lyackson, Malahat, Penelakut, Qualicum, Snaw-naw-as, Snuneymuxw, Stz’uminus and Ts’uu baa-asatx (Lake Cowichan FN).
Ladysmith Baseball association – registration
Registration is now open for the 2021 Baseball Season. Please register before March 7, 2021 at www.ladysmithbaseball.com – see attached flyer.
VIU Upcoming webinars
Below are some more information sessions you and your students and families may be interested in attending. Please share with any student(s) who may in interested in pursuing educational opportunities at VIU.
Upcoming Program Information Sessions-Health and Human Services
Computer Science & Information Technology, Dental Assistant, Child & Youth Care Programs at VIU: https://events.viu.ca/information-sessions
Future Parent Student Information Session– Monday, March 15, 2021 – 6:00 p.m.
Are you a parent or guardian of a high school student or young adult interested in attending VIU? Join us at one of our Parent Nights — and bring along your student if you like. We’ll share information that will help you guide and support your student, including admission requirements for our programs, scholarships and upcoming application deadlines. We’ll also offer advice on helping your children successfully transition to life at university.
Here is the site for general information on our VIU website about Dual Credit: https://www.viu.ca/dual-credit
Science and Tech is hosting a information session re Engineering. There are courses in the Engineering stream for the Integrated Engineering Technologist Diploma (https://www.viu.ca/programs/science-and-technology/integrated-engineering-technologist-diploma) such as Engineer Designing, Computer Science that could be taken by a student who has completed Pre Calculus 12 and Physics 12.
Date and time: Thursday, March 11th, 630-730 PM PST.
VIU – Child and Youth care
VIU is offering an upcoming information sessions for those interested in pursuing a career in Child and Youth Care.
March 17 from 4:00 – 5:00 PT. All the details, including how to register are at this link https://info.viu.ca/child-and-youth-care-webinar/
Cafeteria
The menu for the week is on the website: https://ls.schools.sd68.bc.ca/departments/cafeteria/
“T3CH FOR THE PEOPLE – student run initiative
… is a program dedicated to helping our community by taking otherwise useless and scraped computers and turning them into cheap and functional computers for personal or school use.
We are also looking for people who would like to sponsor a family or two. Anyone interested in sponsoring someone or wants more information please send us an email with the subject “Family Sponsorship”. If you need any more information feel free to check out our website https://ektech17.wixsite.com/t3chforthepeople or email is at t3chforthepeople@gmail.com”
Dates coming up
March 2nd or 4th – Virtual Parent teacher meetings – Early dismissal at 2 pm on Thursday
Stay awesome
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