LSS Weekly Communications - December 1, 2023
Uy’ skweyul Ladysmith Secondary Students and Families,
We hope you were all able to enjoy the community Light-Up event last night. Our school community is bustling with the excitement of December and only a few weeks to go before the start of Winter Break.
On December 7th, we will be hosting a dance at LSS from 6pm to 9pm. Tickets are available for sale in the foyer for $10. Help us bring some joy to one of the longest nights of the year by purchasing a ticket before we sell out.
Recently, immunization consent packages for grade 9 students were sent home from the school. If you have not already done so, discuss the information in the consent package with your child and include them in the decision to provide consent for immunization. Please return the completed consent form to the school in a sealed envelope as soon as possible. Students in grade 9 will be offered immunizations in school-based clinics. Immunizations will be provided at the school for grade 9 students on February 15th. For more information visit HealthLinkBC: The Infants Act, Mature Minor Consent and Immunization. Contact the local Health Unit at 250-755-6200 ext 53292 if you have any questions.
In partnership with The Ministry of Education and Childcare’s erase strategy, due to high demand, we are offering an additional “Social Media Awareness” Family Session on December 5th at 6:30pm. This 60-minute session will be held virtually via zoom. To register for this session please click on the link below.
The Nanaimo Dry Grad committee is holding its next meeting 6pm on December 12th at Wellington Secondary School. We have a core committee, but we need a few more volunteers on it to make the event happen. More information will be posted soon on the Dry Grad’s website: http://www.nanaimodrygrad.com/. Enquiries about the event or ways to support it can be sent to info@nanaimodrygrad.com
Online booking for Grad photos is now open through Prestige Photos. Photo sittings are between December 11-15th 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.
Looking for LSS Spirit Wear? You can order your Ladysmith Secondary School 2023 Spirit Wear by December 15th, 2023. Payment can be made via cash, cheque, or schoolcash. Click on the links below to view each option:
Hay ce:p ‘qu,
Stephen Epp & Shelley Gvojich
Upcoming events:
- December 5th – Grade 11 Careers Presentation
- December 6th – Winter Band Concert
- December 7th – LSS Winter Dance
- December 11-15th – Grad Photos
- December 22nd – 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:
- 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 Grad Photo Flyer
Questions?
Please contact our main office at info.ls@sd68.bc.ca or 250-245-3043
Dec 4th - Dec 8th
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LSS Weekly Communication - November 23, 2023
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 22nd. 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 25th. 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 29th, 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 11-15th 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 23-25th – LSS Improv Show
- November 27th – Vaping Education Presentation with grade 9 students
- November 27th – VIU Horticulture Open House
- November 29th – PARTY presentations for all grade 8 students
- November 29th – NLPS Community Supports Fair in Nanaimo
- November 30th – Education Planner BC Workshops presentation for all grade 10 students
- November 30th – International Student Dinner (Cancelled)
- November 30th – Ladysmith Festival of Lights
- December 4th – Vaping Education Presentation with grade 9 students
- December 5th – Grade 11 Careers Presentation
- December 6th – Winter Band Concert
- December 7th – LSS Winter Dance
- December 11-15th – Grad Photos
- December 22nd – 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
Nov 27th - Dec 1st
2023 November Teen Activity Calendar
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