Daily Announcements Nov 27, 2023
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good Morning Ladysmith!
We are gathered on the unceded
Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s peopleThese are your announcements for
Monday, November 27, 20223
Dance Tickets
Dance Tickets on Sale this week at lunch in the foyer! Bring your signed Code of Conduct to purchase a ticket. Follow LSS student on Instagram and like our Dance! Post to win a free pare of tickets
Yearbook
All Grade 8 girls volleyball and Jr. Boys soccer there will be a team photo taken @ lunch on Tuesday in the gym. Please be there
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 15th so get your orders in ASAP!
Cafeteria
Today in the cafeteria the Soup is chicken noodle. Also available is harvest salad, spinach salad with apple and pecan, and pizza sub with fries.
And now for today’s Dad joke
Hush puppies are not dogs they are shoes. Plus a dog can’t read
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
Daily Announcements Nov 24, 2023
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good Morning Ladysmith!
We are gathered on the unceded
Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people
These are your announcements for
Friday, November 24, 2023
Lost and Found
Lost and found will be removed today at the end of school so please take your goodies before then
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 Chef’s Choice. Also available is a Harvest Salad, the Salad Special is Beef Taco Salad, and the Short Order is Sausage, Bacon & Egg Breakfast Wrap with Hashbrowns
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 15th so get your orders in ASAP!
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
What type of dogs make the best librarians? Hush puppies
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
Daily Announcements Nov 22, 2023
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 15th 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!!
Daily Announcements Nov 21, 2023
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 21, 2023
Lost and Found
Lost and found will be taken away this Friday. So please make sure you take your items before then
Winter Dance
Hey LSS! The Winter Dance is Coming! Buy your tickets all next week in the foyer at lunch
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 Roasted Squash. Also available is a Harvest Salad, the Salad Special is Beef Taco Salad, and the Short Order is Mac and Cheese with Better Garlic Toast
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 15th so get your orders in ASAP!
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
Daily Announcements Nov 20, 2023
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 20, 2023
Grade 8 Girls Volleyball
Grade 8 Girls Volleyball, congratulations on your successful tournament over the weekend. Team blue had some tough competition at Nanaimo Christian school and managed to come in 6th, way to go ladies. The black team also had stiff competition and managed to upset the 1st place team on Saturday and came in third overall. Nice work! You all should be proud of your accomplishments this season. Your coaches are very proud of you!
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 15th so get your orders in ASAP!
Cafeteria
Pizza Sales 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!!
LSS Weekly Communication - November 17, 2023
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 22nd, 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 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.
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 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.
Hay ce:p ‘qu,
Stephen Epp & Shelley Gvojich
Upcoming events:
- November 20th – Vaping Education Presentation with grade 9 students
- November 22nd – Report Cards released
- November 23rd – LSS Lockdown Drill – 2:30pm
- 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)
- 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:
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 2023 November Teen Activity Calendar
Registration poster 2024
Nov 20th - Nov 24th
Families - Community Agency Fair Flyer 2023
Daily Announcements Nov 17, 2023
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good Morning Ladysmith!
We are gathered on the unceded
Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people
These are your announcements for
Friday, November 17, 2023
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 15th so get your orders in ASAP!
Careers
There is an Education and Career Fair Field trip happening on December 1st. Any Grade 11 or Grade 12 students interested please get a form from Counselling or Mrs. Teneycke ASAP
Cafeteria
Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Chef’s Choice. Also available is a Harvest Salad, the Salad Special is Caesar Salad with Chicken, and the Short Order is Sausage, Bacon & Egg Breakfast Wrap with Hashbrown
And now for today’s Dad joke
Why don’t mummies take time off? They’re afraid to unwind!
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
Daily Announcements Nov 16, 2023
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 16, 2023
Careers
There is an Education and Career Fair Field trip happening on December 1st. Any Grade 11 or Grade 12 students interested please get a form from Counselling or Mrs. Teneycke ASAP
Cafeteria
Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Carrot Ginger. Also available is a Harvest Salad, the Salad Special is Caesar Salad with Chicken, and the Short Order Hot Beef Sandwich with Fries and the Entrée is Vegetarian Lasagna with Garlic Toast
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!!
Daily Announcements Nov 15, 2023
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 15, 2023
Careers
There is an Education and Career Fair Field trip happening on December 1st. Any Grade 11 or Grade 12 students interested please get a form from Counselling or Mrs. Teneycke ASAP
Grade 8 Girls Volleyball
Grade 8 Girls Volleyball listen up. we have our last practice before playoffs. Today at 3:00pm to 4:30pm. Come prepared to work hard as we have lots of work to do
Cafeteria
Today in the cafeteria the Soup is French Onion. Also available is a Harvest Salad, the Salad Special is Caesar Salad with Chicken, and the Short Order is Chicken Quesadilla with Tortilla Chips and the Entrée is Butter Chicken with Rice and Naan
And now for today’s Dad joke
Knock knock
Who’s there
Aiken
Aiken who
Oh, my Aiken back
Daily Announcements Nov 14, 2023
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 14, 2023
Student Council
Hey LSS! want to help plan fun events in the school? Come to the Student Council meeting today at lunch in room 104!
Careers
There is an Education and Career Fair Field trip happening on December 1st. Any Grade 11 or Grade 12 students interested please get a form from Counselling or Mrs. Teneycke ASAP
Gr 8 Girls Volleyball
Grade 8 Girls volleyball will have a lunch meeting today in the woodshop, room 603, as we need to organize the teams for the playoffs this Friday and Saturday.
Grade 8 Girls Volleyball
Grade 8 Girls Volleyball listen up. we have our last practice before playoffs. This Wednesday at 3:00pm to 4:30pm. Come prepared to work hard as we have lots of work to do
Math Clinic
Feeling lonely? The only thing isolated in Math Clinic is the variable! Today after school in room 218
Cafeteria
Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Chicken Noodle. Also available is a Harvest Salad, the Salad Special is Caesar Salad with Chicken, and the Short Order is Pizza Sub with Fries
And now for today’s Dad joke
And the lord said unto John, “come forth and you will receive eternal life”. John came fifth and won a toaster
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
LSS Weekly Communications - November 10, 2023
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 22nd, 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 11th, 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 10th 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 15th, 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 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.
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 13th – Remembrance Day Observed (No School)
- November 14th – Start of Term #2
- November 15th – PAC Meeting
- November 15th – Ready Set Learn Volunteer opportunity for students at LPS
- November 20th – Vaping Education Presentation with grade 9 students
- November 22nd – Report Cards released
- November 23rd – LSS Lockdown Drill – 2:30pm
- 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
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 Families - Community Agency Fair Flyer 2023
Nov 13th - Nov17th
2023 November Teen Activity Calendar
Ladysmith RSL fall 2023
Daily Announcements Nov 10, 2023
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good Morning Ladysmith!
We are gathered on the unceded
Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people
These are your announcements for
Friday, November 10, 2023
Remembrance Day Assembly
Remembrance Day Assembly today at 11:20am
Photos
We have some student photos in the office, please stop by to see if they are yours.
Lost and Found
Lost and found, time is limited, your valuables will be leaving soon
Grade 9 Band
Band 9 students please meet at the band room at lunch to grab instruments and warm up for Remembrance Day Ceremony
Cafeteria
Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Chef’s Choice. Also available is a Harvest Salad, the Salad Special is Green Crunch Sunflower Salad, and the Short Order is Bacon & Egg Breakfast Wrap with Hashbrowns.
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
It’s officially wear a sweater in the morning and regret it in the afternoon weather
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
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