Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Monday, January 25, 2021  

Hoodie Logo Design

Are you looking to put your artistic skills to the test?  We are looking for students to create a logo for this year’s school hoodies!  The winner will receive a free hoodie!!!

Snowballs

Just a reminder for all students NOT to be throwing snowballs.  The snow is wet which makes the snowballs ice and could result in injuring a student

Schedules

If you do not have a Q2 A Block your Q3 schedules are in the office for pick up otherwise please see your A Block teacher

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Italian Wedding, Short Order is Chicken Fingers with Fries, Salad Special is Roasted Beets, Feta, Candied Pecans, Kale, Spinach, Green Goddess Vinaigrette, Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Peas, Fresh Veggies, House-Pickled Egg, Ham, Chicken & Cheese, Pasta Special is Tuscan Chicken Mac’n’Cheese with Garlic Focaccia, Sandwich Special is Falafel Pita and the Dessert is Lemon Meringue Tart

And now for today’s Dad joke

What did the duck say to the comedian after the show?  You really quack me up

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

Hi LSS

Over the past few weeks, we have heard about our First Nations Communities having “shelters in place.” As leader of Ladysmith secondary, I want to express my appreciation for Nations being mindful of not just their own community members but all of us. LSS is dedicated to support our First Nations families and we stand with them especially during these COVID times. Hay ch q’a (Thank you)

T3CH FOR THE PEOPLE

… is a student led 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 will soon be offering a variety of computers ranging from laptops to desktops, excluding peripherals. (Monitors, Keyboards, and/or Mice) for a nominal cost. All money made from our computers goes directly back into the program to buy any equipment or parts needed to keep serving our community.

Stay tuned for the launch next week.

Provincial Assessments

Literacy 10 and Numeracy 10 assessments take place from Jan 25-28^th

More information on these assessments can be found here:

https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/provincial/grade-10-numeracy-assessment

https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/provincial/grade-10-literacy-assessment

It is strongly recommended that students have a look at the sample questions at the above links and practice ahead of time to understand the format. (I added that as some haven’t looked at all.)

PAC fund raiser – Bottle collection – Use the school phone number 250 245 3043 and drop off the bottles at the bottle depot in town.

Dates coming up

Jan 28^th – Last day of regular classes for Quarter 2
Jan 29^th – Students not in session unless invited by teacher, as staff prepare for Quarter 3
Feb 1^st – Quarter 3 starts

Feb 8^th– Quarter 2 report cards available on student and parent portal

Feb 8^th -10^th – Course Selection

Feb 8^th and 9^th– Grad Photo Retakes

Stay strong

D Travers

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Friday, January 22, 2021

Grads

LSS Grad Committee is hosting an activity on the tennis courts for our Tye Dye Day today at break.  Grads are invited to come out to join in

Grad Spirit Week

Grad Spirit Week – Today is Tye Dye Friday.  If you’re dressed in theme come by the foyer for your raffle ticket at long break.

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for Monday.  The soup is Curried Butternut Squash and Pear (GF/Vegan), Short Order is Greek Chicken Souvlaki Wrap with Kettle Chips, Salad Special is Roasted Beets, Feta, Candied Pecans, Kale, Spinach, Green Goddess Vinaigrette, Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Peas, Fresh Veggies, House-Pickled Egg, Ham, Chicken & Cheese, Pasta Special is Tuscan Chicken Mac’n’Cheese with Garlic Focaccia, Sandwich Special is Falafel Pita and the Dessert is Chocolate Mousse

Athletics

Any Grade 11/12 boys wanting to practice their basketball skills, please attend a meeting in the gym at the start of lunch break today.

And now for today’s Dad joke

Why do people say “break a leg” when you go on stage?  Because every play has a cast

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

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Thursday, January 21, 2021  

Grad Raffle

The winning ticket numbers for the Grad Raffle yesterday are 591056 and 591057.  Come to the office with your ticket to claim the prize.

Grad Spirit Week

Grad Spirit Week – Tomorrow is Tye Dye Friday

Athletics

Any Grade 11/12 boys wanting to practice their basketball skills, please attend a meeting in the gym at the start of lunch break on Friday.

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Beef & Barley, Short Order is Squeaky Cheese Poutine (GF/Lacto-Vegetarian), Salad Special is Chickpea & Roasted Veggie Buddha Bowl, Maple, Tahini, Avocado (Vegan/GF), Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Pickled Egg, Ham, Chicken & Cheese, Pasta Special is Spaghetti & Meatballs with Garlic Focaccia, Sandwich Special is Pepperoni Pizza Sub and the Dessert is Chocolate Truffles

And now for today’s Dad joke

Why couldn’t the bicycle stand up by itself?  It was two tired.

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!

It’s the 49er way!!

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Wednesday, January 20, 2021  

Math Support

Extra math support is available today from 3-4pm in room 218.  All grade levels are welcome.

Grad Spirit Week

Grad Spirit Week – today is Wear your best and Friday is Tye Dye.  If you’re dressed in theme come by the foyer for your raffle ticket at long break

Athletics

Any Grade 11/12 boys wanting to practice their basketball skills, please attend a meeting in the gym at the start of lunch break on Friday.

Athletics

Any grade 8’s wanting to practice their basketball kills, please attend a meeting at the start of lunch break on today in the gym

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Mulligatawny, Short Order is BBQ Beef, Bacon & Mozza Burger with Fries, Salad Special is Chickpea & Roasted Veggie Buddha Bowl, Maple, Tahini, Avocado (Vegan/GF), Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Pickled Egg, Ham, Chicken & Cheese, Pasta Special is Spaghetti & Meatballs with Garlic Focaccia, Sandwich Special is Pepperoni Pizza Sub and the Dessert is Oreo Cheesecake

And now for today’s Dad joke

Where do you learn to make ice cream?  Sunday School.

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

Good Morning Ladysmith!

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021  

 Grad Spirit Week

Grad Spirit Week – Wednesday is Wear your best and Friday is Tye Dye

Athletics

Any Grade 11/12 boys wanting to practice their basketball skills, please attend a meeting in the gym at the start of lunch break on Friday.

Athletics

Any grade 8’s wanting to practice their basketball kills, please attend a meeting at the start of lunch break on Wednesday in the gym

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Chipotle Chicken Noodle, Short Order is Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap with Kettle Chips, Salad Special is Chickpea & Roasted Veggie Buddha Bowl, Maple, Tahini, Avocado (Vegan/GF), Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Pickled Egg, Ham, Chicken & Cheese, Pasta Special is Spaghetti & Meatballs with Garlic Focaccia, Sandwich Special is Pepperoni Pizza Sub and the Dessert is Blueberry-Rhubarb Tart

And now for today’s Dad joke

I hate jokes about German sausages.  They’re to wurst.

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

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Monday, January 18, 2021

Athletics

Any Grade 11/12 boys wanting to practice their basketball skills, please attend a meeting in the gym at the start of lunch break on Friday.

Athletics

Any grade 8’s wanting to practice their basketball kills, please attend a meeting at the start of lunch break on Thursday in Room 404 (The Foods Room)

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Russian Borscht, Short Order is Chicken Fingers with Fries, Salad Special is Chickpea & Roasted Veggie Buddha Bowl, Maple, Tahini, Avocado (Vegan/GF), Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Pickled Egg, Ham, Chicken & Cheese, Pasta Special is Spaghetti & Meatballs with Garlic Focaccia, Sandwich Special is Pepperoni Pizza Sub and the Dessert is Nanaimo Bar

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 did the buffalo say to his son when he left for college?  Bison!

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

Hi LSS

Did you wear a Black Shirt today? Today LSS acknowledged “Black Shirt Day” – a day to increase everyone’s awareness of the ongoing struggle for civil and human rights faced by Black and racialized Canadians and foster solidarity against all forms of racism and hate. The day, January 15 – Martin Luther King’s birthday, is also a day to encourage schools to discuss Black history in the classroom. To acknowledge this day, LSS had the honour of having a former graduate, Nina Charley, present virtually to all classes telling her story of racism and to encourage all of us to have courage to speak up against racism. Thank you Ms. Charley for enlightening us on our antiracism journey.

Road Safety

Just a reminder to parents and students to exercise caution on the roads on the way to/from school.  Students who are on wheels need to be following the rules of the road and we all need to be aware of our surroundings when students and traffic are heavier around the school.  Thank you for your cooperation on this to keep everyone safe.

Ladysmith Secondary PAC Meeting 

Time: Jan 19, 2021 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/68890503928?pwd=bFl2aFVxS3RGaUUzalF3TmQ0MllWQT09

Meeting ID: 688 9050 3928

Passcode: Ladyss1!

One tap mobile

+17789072071

myfuturebright.ca – education grants
See the flyer to see if you qualify for some education funding.

Provincial Assessments

Literacy 10 and Numeracy 10 assessments take place from Jan 25-28^th

More information on these assessments can be found here:

https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/provincial/grade-10-numeracy-assessment

https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/provincial/grade-10-literacy-assessment

Student Learning Surveys

Every year the Ministry of Education conducts learning surveys with our grade 10 and 12 students and parents/caregivers.  Grade 10 and 12 students will be taking the short 15 minute survey between January 18^th and February 23^rd in their classes.  Parents/caregivers are invited to participate in the survey as well any time between now and April 30^th using the following link: www.bced.gov.bc.ca/sat_survey/access.htm
Once on the page, under Parents and “Direct Access-No logon number required” choose our school district (Nanaimo-Ladysmith 68), school, language of preference and “Log on”.  Thank you for providing your valuable feedback. The survey covers a range of topics, providing a comprehensive picture of the educational experience in B.C. Public Schools. The information gathered is used to assess the effectiveness of educational programs, to improve educational program delivery and to report on student performance and achievements toward system goals such as Human and Social Development and Career Development.

PAC fund raiser – Bottle collection – Thanks to all that have tried it out.
This might be the easiest fundraiser you have ever participated in! Take your empty Refundable beverage containers to the bottle depot and drop them off (they sort them and deposit the funds into the PAC account). That is it. Okay, there is a little bit more, but not much:
The only things you need are

• Large Clear (see-through) plastic bag(s)
• Refundable items – Friends, Family and Neighbours are great sources of refundable bottles, cans, and boxes
• Bags should not be too heavy, please split into multiple bags if necessary
• The school phone number 250 245 3043

The bag label kiosk at the Ladysmith Bottle Depot is inside to the right of the registers. At the kiosk you input the phone number 250 245 3043, confirm that it is Ladysmith Secondary PAC, choose the number of bags you’re depositing and print the labels. Place one label on each bag and deposit in the proper bin.  There is a limit of 6 bags per drop off. – I’ve tried it and it was awesome.

Dates coming up

Jan 19^th – PAC meeting on Zoom starting 6:30 pm (see above for link)

Jan 28^th – Last day of regular classes for Quarter 2
Jan 29^th – Students not in session unless invited by teacher, as staff prepare for Quarter 3
Feb 1^st – Quarter 3 starts

Feb 8^th -10^th – Course Selection

Feb 8^th and 9^th– Grad Photo Retakes

Stay awesome

Dave Travers
Principal Ladysmith secondary school
250 245-3043Future Bright Flyer 2020

Grad Newsletter 2021

Good Morning Ladysmith!

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Friday, January 15, 2021  

Black Shirt Day

Today we were black to honor Martin Luther King Jr. and all civil rights activists that have come before and after.  Please join us on Microsoft teams after the announcement for a anti-racism presentation with Nina Charlie.

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for Monday.  The soup is Roasted Garlic, Butternut Squash, Tomato & Peppers (Lacto-Vegetarian), Short Order is Chipotle Beef & Bean Burrito with Caesar Salad, Salad Special is Chickpea & Roasted Veggie Buddha Bowl, Maple, Tahini, Avocado (Vegan/GF), Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Pickled Egg, Ham, Chicken & Cheese, Pasta Special is Spaghetti & Meatballs with Garlic Focaccia, Sandwich Special is Pepperoni Pizza Sub and the Dessert is Rice Krispy Bar

VIU

“Are you interested in applying to VIU?  Maybe you have some burning questions regarding University that needs answering?  If so, please reach out to Mr. Hardy in Room 504 for an opportunity to meet one-on-one with a VIU Advisor!  Also, VIU is giving away one $2500 credit toward your tuition!  Need to know where to sign up for that?  Again, come on down to Roooooooom 504 and talk to Hardy!”

And now for today’s Dad joke

Dogs can’t operate MRI scanners.  But catscan!

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

Good Morning Ladysmith!

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Thursday, January 14, 2021  

 Student Council

Small actions can make a difference.  On Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday, we wear black to recognize the struggle for civil rights fought by black and racialized Canadians.  This Friday, we encourage you to wear black to foster solidarity against all forms of racism and hate

VIU

“Are you interested in applying to VIU?  Maybe you have some burning questions regarding University that needs answering?  If so, please reach out to Mr. Hardy in Room 504 for an opportunity to meet one-on-one with a VIU Advisor!  Also, VIU is giving away one $2500 credit toward your tuition!  Need to know where to sign up for that?  Again, come on down to Roooooooom 504 and talk to Hardy!”

 Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Coconut Curried Carrot & Ginger (GF/Vegan), Short Order is Chipotle Chicken Fajita with Caesar Salad, Salad Special is Greek Salad with Pita & Tzatziki, Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Hardboiled Egg, Ham, Chicken & Cheese, Pasta Special is Chicken Fettuccine with Garlic Focaccia, Sandwich Special is Nova Scotia Style Beef Donair and the Dessert is Butter Tart

And now for today’s Dad joke

If anyone received a message from me about tinned meat……  Don’t open it, it’s spasm

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