Uy’ skweyul Ladysmith Secondary Students and Families,

Saturday, October 5^th, is World Educator’s Day. As we join schools across the world in celebrating this special day, I want to take this opportunity to recognize and express my thanks for the incredible work our school staff do every day. Educators at LSS inspire curiosity, ignite a passion for learning, and help shape the future of our students. They mentor, guide, listen, and foster the well being of our kids, and they do it both inside and outside of the classroom. On behalf of the Ladysmith Secondary School community, I want to thank our school staff for their dedication and heart. Their contributions are valued and celebrated today, and every day.

Ladysmith Secondary School hosted the Terry Fox Run this morning. Classes had the opportunity to honor Terry’s legacy and continue his fight for a future without cancer. Donations can be made by visiting https://schools.terryfox.ca/79321 or by giving any donations to their D Block teacher (or office). A special thank you to Mr. Hardy and Ms. Lechthaler for organizing this worthwhile event.

School picture proofs are ready and available for pick up at the office! To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.ca or create an account using your student’s student ID number. All families can also log on and order a FREE digital Pictures2Protect Card.

In the coming weeks you should receive a learning update from your student’s teachers. This could be an email, a piece of work sent home, or another form of communication. As always, please reach out to the school if you have any questions or concerns.

Finally, due to a scheduling conflict with district events, we have had to change the date of our early dismissal and parent teacher interviews. Please note that early dismissal will now be at 2pm on Wednesday, October 23^rd. Parent Teacher Interviews will also be on Wednesday, October 23^rd from 3:30 to 6pm. Please note that on this date, the bus schedule will be as follows: Route 12 will be picking up for 2:00pm, Route 8 and Route 11 will be picking up for 2:15pm.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.

Hay ce:p ‘qu,

Shelley Gvojich & Jake Hardy

Upcoming events:

**Please note the highlighted changes below

• October 14^th – Thanksgiving (No School)
• October 16^th – PAC AGM 6pm
• October 17^th – BC Great Shake Out Earthquake Drill
• October 18^th – BC Post Secondary Day 9-11pm
• October 22^nd – Photo retake day
• October 23^rd – Early Dismissal 2pm
• October 23^rd – Parent Teacher Interviews (3:30 – 6pm)
• October 25^th – Professional Development Day (No School)
• October 28^th – November 1^st – Provincial Assessments

PAC Corner:

Our next meeting, Wednesday, October 16^th at 6pm, will be our Annual General Meeting.  There will be a Treasurer position to fill this year.  Please consider attending to have your voice heard! All are welcome, please join us!

Attachments:

• “What’s on This Week?” from Kwumut Lelum Child and Family Services.
• Weekly Cafeteria Menu

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, October 7, 2024

Gym Closed

The gym will be closed at lunch and there will be basketball on the outside courts.  Thanks

Travel Club

Senior Trip 2026 is to the Alps Italy, France and Spain.  Find out more about this epic adventure on Wednesday, October 9^th in room 502

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Chicken Noodle. Also available are Buddha Bowls, the Salad Special is Caesar Salad with Salmon, and the Short Order is Pizza Sub with Fries

• 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, October 3, 2024

Jr. Soccer

Reminder to all Jr Boys Soccer players you have a game on Friday at the turf field be there at 3pm

 Sr Boys Soccer

All Sr. Boys Soccer players need to be in the foyer at 12:00 noon

Travel Club

Senior Trip 2026 is to the Alps Italy, France and Spain.  Find out more about this epic adventure on Wednesday, October 9^th in room 502

Terry Fox Run

Listen up LSS!  Our Terry Fox Run and Walk is this Friday during D Block and we have a very ambitious goal of trying to raise $1000 for cancer research.  Be sure to bring your spare change, cheques and money to your D Block class and we’re hoping together we can help fund the cure!  If everyone brought a single dollar we’d be over halfway to our goal!

 Craft Club

Guess what LSS?  Craft club is starting up on Thursday in room 104 at lunch.  Come out and make some great crafts.  The first 20 people to sign up will get spots

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Greek Red Lentil. Also available are Buddha Bowls, the Salad Special is Potato Salad, and the Short Order is Mac & Cheese with Garlic Toast

And now for today’s Dad joke

What do you use to cut through the ocean waves?

A sea-saw

• 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 unseeded

Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people

These are your announcements for

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Travel Club

Senior Trip 2026 is to the Alps Italy, France and Spain.  Find out more about this epic adventure on Wednesday, October 9^th in room 502

Grade 8 Girls Volleyball

Grade 8 Girls Volleyball, there will be another meeting today in Mr. Brawner’s room at lunch

Cross Country

There will be a cross country practice after school today.  please meet on the track ready to run!

Terry Fox Run

Listen up LSS!  Our Terry Fox Run and Walk is this Friday during D Block and we have a very ambitious goal of trying to raise $1000 for cancer research.  Be sure to bring your spare change, cheques and money to your D Block class and we’re hoping together we can help fund the cure!  If everyone brought a single dollar we’d be over halfway to our goal!

 Craft Club

Guess what LSS?  Craft club is starting up on Thursday in room 104 at lunch.  Come out and make some great crafts.  The first 20 people to sign up will get spots

Cafeteria

Cafeteria is closed until tomorrow, Thursday

 And now for today’s Dad joke

What happens when you don’t dust your mirror?

You get a dirty look

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

Uy’ skweyul Ladysmith Secondary Students and Families,

Hay ce:p ‘qu  to our school community who united as a family this week to continue our collective journey towards Truth and Reconciliation. As a part of our work this week, we participated in a variety of cultural and educational opportunities. We began the week with drumming and worked to create a school-wide weaving culminating in a whole-school circle with drumming and singing. We were fortunate to be able to include Ladysmith Primary School and Ladysmith Intermediate School in this event. A warm Hay ce:p ‘qu to the staff, students, and special guests that worked to make this week such a beautiful week of learning and healing. Please remember that Monday, September 30^th is Truth and Reconciliation Day and there will be no school.

Ladysmith Secondary School is hosting the Terry Fox Run on October 4th. This event is important, not only as a tribute to a Canadian hero, but also as a meaningful opportunity for our students to engage in raising awareness and funds for cancer research. Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope continues to inspire people across the world. His journey is a powerful reminder of the impact that one person can make, and it encourages us all to take action in the fight against cancer. By participating in this event, our school community will contribute to the ongoing efforts to fund critical research that brings hope to countless individuals and families affected by this disease.

Our ambitious goal this year is to raise $1,000 by October 4th.  Classroom teachers will be asked to take their students on a run/walk around our school community during school hours that will help promote cancer research, community, and physical activity.

Here’s how you can help:

• Donations: Please visit https://schools.terryfox.ca/79321 to make a donation online or have your child bring cash/cheque donations to their D Block teacher (or office).
• Encouragement: Talk to your child about the importance of this cause and encourage them to participate wholeheartedly in both fundraising and the activity on October 4th.

We look forward to making this year’s Terry Fox Run a huge success and thank you in advance for your generosity and support. Together, we can honor Terry’s legacy and continue his fight for a future without cancer.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.

Hay ce:p ‘qu,

Shelley Gvojich & Jake Hardy

Upcoming events:

• September 30^th – National Truth and Reconciliation Day (No School)
• October 4^th – Terry Fox Run (D block)
• October 14^th – Thanksgiving (No School)
• October 17^th – BC Great Shake Out Earthquake Drill
• October 17^th – Early Dismissal 2pm
• October 17^th – Parent Teacher Interviews (3:30 – 6pm)
• October 18^th – BC Post Secondary Day 9-11pm
• October 22^nd – Photo retake day
• October 25^th – Professional Development Day (No School)
• October 28^th – November 1^st – Provincial Assessments

PAC Corner:

Our next meeting, Wednesday, October 23^rd at 6pm, will be our Annual General Meeting.  There will be a Treasurer position to fill this year.  Please consider attending to have your voice heard! All are welcome, please join us!

Attachments:

• “What’s on This Week?” from Kwumut Lelum Child and Family Services.
• Weekly Cafeteria Menu

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 unseeded

Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s peopleThese are your announcements for

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Pizza Sales

Pizza sale today at lunch.  Yum Yum in your Tum!  All proceeds going to support the schools basketball team

Terry Fox Run

Listen up LSS!  Our Terry Fox Run and Walk is this Friday during D Block and we have a very ambitious goal of trying to raise $1000 for cancer research.  Be sure to bring your spare change, cheques and money to your D Block class and we’re hoping together we can help fund the cure!  If everyone brought a single dollar we’d be over halfway to our goal!

Lost and found

Please take a moment to look through the lost and found, it is getting quite full

 Math Cllinic

Come to math clinic today after school in room 218

Pictures

School pictures have arrived.  They can be picked up at the office during break times only

Grade 8 Girls Volleyball

Grade 8 girls volleyball, there will be a meeting today at lunch in Mr. Brawner’s room 603

Craft Club

Guess what LSS?  Craft club is starting up on Thursday in room 104 at lunch.  Come out and make some great crafts.  The first 20 people to sign up will get spots

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!

 And now for today’s Dad joke

What’s the best thing about Switzerland?  I don’t know, but the flag is a big plus

• 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

Friday, September 27, 2024

Cafeteria

The cafeteria will be closed today due to maintenance in the kitchen.  Thank you for understanding.

And now for today’s Dad joke

What game do tornadoes play at parties?

Twister

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, September 26, 2024

Jr. Boys Volleyball

LSS Sports:  last night our Jr. Boys Volleyball team played their league opener and LSS and defeated both Dover Bay and Wellington Secondary – 2 games straight in both matches- well done boys!!  The junior boys have a tournament at LSS this Friday/Saturday.. so come on out and cheer them on!!

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria, the Soup is French Onion, Salad Special is Sushi Dynamite Roll & Yam Roll, Buddha Bowls are also available, and the Short Order is Poutine and the Entrée is Butter Chicken with Rice and Naan

And now for today’s Dad joke

What did the janitor say when she jumped out of the closet?  “Supplies!”

• 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, September 25, 2024

 Lost and found

Please take a moment to look through lost and found.  It is getting quite full.

Bus Passes

Bus passes are available in the office to pick up

Grad Committee

Attention all grads!  Today is the day we are voting for the co-chair positions.  Come to the library at lunch to volte!

Cross Country

There will be a cross country practice after school today, rain or shine!  Please meet on the track

Grade 8 Girls Volleyball

Grade 8 girls volleyball listen up,

please bring your permission forms to Ms. Bouma in room 108 ASAP!

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria, the Soup is Beef Barley, Salad Special is Sushi Dynamite Roll & Yam Roll, Buddha Bowls are also available, and the Short Order is Chicken Quesadilla with Fries

And now for today’s Dad joke

Knock Knock,

Who’s there?

Cash.

Cash Who?

I knew you were some kind of nut

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

Uy’ skweyul Ladysmith Secondary Students and Families,

This past week was a great week at Ladysmith Secondary School. Staff and students participated in a spirit week, where there were several themed dress-up days and opportunities for community building. Our Grade 12 students also had the opportunity to attend the Canadian University Event, where post-secondary institutions from across Canada were present to share information. On Thursday, students had the opportunity to have their yearly school photo taken. If you missed picture day or wish to have your picture retaken, photo retake day is on October 22^nd.

Monday September 30^th is National Truth and Reconciliation Day. At Ladysmith Secondary, we believe this work is not about a single day, but rather our journey towards Truth and Reconciliation is ongoing and something we work towards each day. We encourage and welcome families to join us in this work. Next week at LSS, our school community will be participating in a variety of cultural and educational opportunities. We will begin the week with drumming and will work towards creating a school-wide weaving that will come together at the weeks end with a whole-school circle.

A reminder that our school cafeteria is now open for lunch. The cafeteria accepts both cash and tap. Each week a menu for the following week will be available with the weekly communication.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.

Hay ce:p ‘qu,

Shelley Gvojich & Jake Hardy

Upcoming events:

• September 23^rd – 27^th Truth and Reconciliation Week
• September 25^th – New Grade 8 rotation begins
• September 30^th – National Truth and Reconciliation Day (No School)
• October 4^th – Terry Fox Run (C Block)
• October 14^th – Thanksgiving (No School)
• October 17^th – Earthquake Drill
• October 17^th – Early Dismissal 2pm (TENTATIVE)
• October 17^th – Parent Teacher Interviews (TENTATIVE)
• October 18^th – BC Post Secondary Day 9-11pm
• October 22^nd – Photo retake day
• October 25^th – Professional Development Day (No School)
• October 28^th – November 1^st – Provincial Assessments

PAC Corner.. September Meeting HIghlights

It was great to see some new faces at our September PAC meeting.

During the meeting, we voted to use direct some PAC funds towards a new bandsaw for the woodworking program. It was also decided to allow the Grad committee to use our gaming license for fundraising events again this year.

Finally, we appreciated Ms. Gvojich and Mr. Hardy taking the time to review and explain some policies and procedures such as the personal digital device policy.

Our next meeting, Wednesday, October 23^rd at 6pm, will be our Annual General Meeting.  There will be a Treasurer position to fill this year.  Please consider attending to have your voice heard! All are welcome, please join us!

Attachments:

• “What’s on This Week?” from Kwumut Lelum Child and Family Services.
• Weekly Cafeteria Menu

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, September 19, 2024

 Lost and Found

Believe it or not but the lost and found is getting quite full already.  Please take a moment to see if you have any items that are in the lost and found box outside of the office.

Bus Passes

If you have registered for bus passes, they are available in the office for pick up during break times.  If you have not registered and require a bus pass, please go to the School District 68 website and register.  You will need bus passes as on Monday to ride the bus.

Student Council

Those who are in the dress to impress fashion show today at lunch, please meet in the foyer 10 minutes before the lunch bell

Student Council

Hey LSS!  Tomorrow is the last day of back-to-school spirit week.  Make sure to wear your favourite sports jersey to show your school spirit.

Free Bike

Last chance:  to receive a bike at no cost to you!  Nowik Insurance has bikes to giveaway.  Please connect with Aileen in room 120 ASAP if you are interested.

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Chef’s Choice. Also available are Buddha Bowls, the Salad Special is Dill Pickle Pasta Salad, and the Short Order is Poutine

And now for today’s Dad joke

Dad: How did you do on your history test?

Sam:  Not so well.  They asked me about stuff that happened before I was born!

• 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, September 18, 2024

Sr. Boys Basketball

Any Grade 11 or 12 boys wanting to try out for the senior boys basketball team, there will be skills & drills tonight from 7:30 – 9:00 in the gym

Nanaimo Rugby

Are you interested in playing rugby?  The Nanaimo Hornets Rugby Club are looking for both girls and guys to sign up and play.  The registration cut off is today!  if interested see Mr. Jackson ASAP

Pictures

Picture Day tomorrow.  Bring on your big smiles

Buses

Just a reminder that Bus 8 is still the overflow bus.  It does All of Cassidy area.  Please see Barb in the office for all locations Bus 8 will do.

Volunteers

Attention all grade 10, 11 and 12’s who have applied to volunteer at Oyster Harbour Seniors home the orientation is now Monday, Sept 23^rd from 2:30 to 4pm.  Please ask counsellors any questions you may have.

Student Council

Hey LSS!  we are almost at the end of our back-to-school spirit week, and tomorrow is Dress to Impress theme:  photo day.  Make sure to wear your best outfits and come watch the fashion show in the foyer at lunch!

Grad Committee

Attention all LSS brads!  Grad committee will be hosting’s its first meeting on Wednesday at lunch in the library.  Don’t miss out.

 Student Council

Do you want to be a part of the Dress to Impress Fashion Show either with come friends or just yourself? You can sign up now at the office!

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Beef Barley. Also available are Buddha Bowls, the Salad Special is Dill Pickle Pasta Salad, and the Short Order is Poutine

 Guitar Club

Are you interested in learning guitar?  Come to guitar club and learn to play on Tuesdays at lunch in the band room

And now for today’s Dad joke

What’s Forrest Gump’s password? 1forrest1

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