Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Thursday, December 3, 2020  

 Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is New England Style Local Oyster, Bacon & Leek Chowder, Short Order Mac’n’Cheese with Garlic Focaccia, Salad Special is Caesar Salad with Cajun Prawns & Garlic Focaccia, Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Hardboiled Egg, Ham, Turkey & Cheese, Sandwich Special is Crispy Chicken & Bacon Wrap and the Dessert is New York Cheesecake with Blueberries

Grad Photos

Grad photos are next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.  Remember to schedule your appointment

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

Why are frogs always so happy?  They eat what ever bugs them

• 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, December 2, 2020  

 Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Roasted Red Pepper (Lacto-Vegetarian), Short Order is Bacon & Cheddar Burger with Fries, Salad Special is Caesar Salad with Cajun Prawns & Garlic Focaccia, Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Hardboiled Egg, Ham, Turkey & Cheese, Sandwich Special is Crispy Chicken & Bacon Wrap and the Dessert is Apple Crisp

Grad Photos

Grad photos are next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.  Remember to schedule your appointment

And now for today’s Dad joke

I gave all my dead batteries away today… Free of charge

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

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Tuesday, December 1, 2020  

 Improv

In person Improv classes are postponed to next week.  Please check our Google Classroom for this week’s activities.  See Mr. Taylor if you need help signing in

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Puree of Buttered Baby Green Pea (Lacto-Vegetarian/GF), Short Order is Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla with Caesar Salad, Salad Special is Caesar Salad with Cajun Prawns & Garlic Focaccia, Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Hardboiled Egg, Ham, Turkey & Cheese, Sandwich Special is Crispy Chicken & Bacon Wrap and the Dessert is Butter Tarts

And now for today’s Dad joke

Math Teacher: “If I have 5 bottles in one hand and 6 in the other hand, what do I have?”

Student: “A drinking problem”

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

Good Morning Ladysmith!

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Monday, November 30, 2020  

 ROUTE 11 PM

Effective Monday November 23. Cassidy Students

Ladysmith Secondary Students that live in Cassidy will be picked up at 3:05PM and load with students going to South Ladysmith and Saltair.  

This will apply Monday to Thursday,  Fridays they will  continue to get a ride home on the Route 8 bus at 1:30PM

Thank you.

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Cream of Vegetable (Lacto-Vegetarian), Short Order is Chicken Fingers with Fries, Salad Special is Caesar Salad with Cajun Prawns & Garlic Focaccia, Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Hardboiled Egg, Ham, Turkey & Cheese, Sandwich Special is Crispy Chicken & Bacon Wrap and the Dessert is Brownies

Youth Work in Trades

Are you working as a cook in a restaurant, as a helper in a shop, or on a construction site doing carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or other trade work?  You might be eligible to earn a $1000 award, 16 credits towards graduation, and hours towards red seal d=certification with the CTC’s Youth Work in Trades Program.  Contact your counsellor or visit ctc-careerpaths.ca for more details.

Grade 8 Rotation

Today is the Grade 8 Elective Rotation, but Grade 8’s please go to your Elective B Block that you attended on last Friday.  You will be instructed from there to move to your next rotation as a group.

And now for today’s Dad joke

What happens to a frog’s car when it breaks down?  It gets toad away.

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

Hi LSS

Attendance is back up. With our COVID exposure, we had a slow start to Quarter 2 but our numbers are back to what they were in Quarter 1. So, I say welcome back to students.

Student Council – Winter Festivities – Thanks Students Council.
Student Council is preparing a series of events to bring cheer to our school for the month of December.
B-Block Festivities

December 4th – Pancakes & PJs
Students and staff are encouraged to wear their PJs on the 4th.  Pancakes will be made with the generous support of Daryl Roger’s Foods 11 class and will be delivered in sealed containers to each class.
Food Drive
Student council will also kick-off our food drive initiative on Pancake/ PJ day.  Ladysmith Resource Centre is accepting cash donations only, which means we will be leading a “Gold Coin” fundraiser.  Students are encouraged to bring in loonies and twoonies.  Prizes will be awarded for each milestone reached:
$10.00 Candy Kisses        $20.00 Candy Canes        $50.00 Christmas Cookies            $100.00 Pizza Party (delivered at lunch on December 18th)

We will also be selling Candycane Grams December 7-9th with all funds going to Ladysmith Resource Centre. Candy Grams will be delivered A-block on December 14th

Door Decorating- B-block
Door decorating bins will be distributed to classrooms during B-block on December 4th for our annual door decorating competition. Classes will have one day to use the items provided to decorate their classroom door.  We chose to do “decorating bins” to minimize hallway distractions and have chosen a single day for decorating to minimize classroom distractions. Please let me know if your B-block class will not be participating in door decorating and we will not bring a bin to your class on this day. Student Council and Administration will be judging doors on Tuesday, December 8th. Our plan is for decorating to happen on Monday, December 7th. 

Spirit Week December 14th -18th
Poster of themes/events to follow. Follow us on Instagram!!! Student council is dedicated to bringing normalcy and cheer during what has been a difficult year.  We really appreciate your support and enthusiasm.  In the Spirit of the Holidays,

Grade 8 elective rotation
I am often asked, “How does the elective rotation work?” So here it goes. Students in grade 8 that do not take band are involved in a grade 8 elective rotation. The purpose is to give student a small sample of the different elective classes we have. In quarter 2 block B students experience: robotics, drama, cultural studies and career education. Students in cohorts rotate through these classes every 2 ½ weeks. Students will receive an assessment in each section and then an overall assessment and a comment at the end of the quarter. Again in Quarter 4 non band students will rotate in a similar way through the following classes: woodwork, art, computers, and foods. Students in band receive career education taught at various times through Q2 and Q4 by Mr. Alsop, the band teacher.

Police presence at LSS
Have you ever seen the Police at LSS? This is not always because something negative is happening at the school. LSS does not have a liaison officer (RCMP officer connected to a high school); however, I value the presence of RCMP in the building. You may see a police car at the school from time to time. I want my students to be comfortable with the police as they are valued and positive members of a vibrant community.

Anti-Racism chats
Starting next week Brenda Kohlruss, our Aboriginal teacher, and I will be visiting each class to give a short presentation educating students and staff on the topic of racism. It will take a couple of weeks to visit each cohort. What will be presented?
Misconceptions about Aboriginal people with be addressed in a video by Wab Kinew (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIGo8ltW9Ho), Ms. Kohlruss will share a Coast Salish story about being careful with our words and then we will end by sharing words to use when one hears racist, sexist or gender based comments. Together we are working on empowering us all to create a culture of equity and inclusion for all races. Racism will not be solved by just kindness but by having courage to speak out against it.

What is coming up
Dec. 4^th – pancake breakfast in block B

Dec. 7-9 – Grad photos at the school.

Remember you can always contact me if you have questions.
Stay safe

1. Travers

Dave Travers
Principal Ladysmith secondary school
250 245-3043

Good Morning Ladysmith!

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Friday, November 27, 2020  

 ROUTE 11 PM

Effective Monday November 23. Cassidy Students

Ladysmith Secondary Students that live in Cassidy will be picked up at 3:05PM and load with students going to South Ladysmith and Saltair.  

This will apply Monday to Thursday,  Fridays they will  continue to get a ride home on the Route 8 bus at 1:30PM

Thank you.

 Masks

Please remember to cut the elastics off of single use masks before you throw them away, it helps save the wildlife.

Improv

There will be no Improv today.  Improv will start back up on Monday November 30^th.

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for Monday.  The soup is Roasted Carrot with Herbs (Vegan/GF), Short Order is Spaghetti & Meatballs with Garlic Focaccia, Salad Special is Caesar Salad with Cajun Prawns & Garlic Focaccia, Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Hardboiled Egg, Ham, Turkey & Cheese, Sandwich Special is Crispy Chicken & Bacon Wrap and the Dessert is Chocolate Mousse

And now for today’s Dad joke

Do you know where to get chicken broth in bulk?  The stock market

• 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, November 26, 2020  

 ROUTE 11 PM

Effective Monday November 23. Cassidy Students

Ladysmith Secondary Students that live in Cassidy will be picked up at 3:05PM and load with students going to South Ladysmith and Saltair.  

This will apply Monday to Thursday,  Fridays they will  continue to get a ride home on the Route 8 bus at 1:30PM

Thank you.

Student Council

LSS has school spirit.  Jealous your teachers are cozy in their jammies today.  PJ’s and Pancakes will be happening next Friday, December 4^th.

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is French Onion, Short Order is Lasagna with Garlic Focaccia, Salad Special is Greek Salad with Orzo Pasta (Lacto-Vegetarian), Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Hardboiled Egg, Ham, Turkey & Cheese, Sandwich Special is Pepperoni Pizza Sub and the Dessert is Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

And now for today’s Dad joke

What kind of shoes does a thief wear?  Sneakers

• 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, November 25, 2020  

ROUTE 11 PM

Effective Monday November 23. Cassidy Students

Ladysmith Secondary Students that live in Cassidy will be picked up at 3:05PM and load with students going to South Ladysmith and Saltair.  

This will apply Monday to Thursday,  Fridays they will  continue to get a ride home on the Route 8 bus at 1:30PM

Thank you.

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Potato, Scallion & Corn Chowder (Lacto-Vegetarian), Short Order is Chipotle Beef & Bean Burrito with Fries, Salad Special is Greek Salad with Orzo Pasta (Lacto-Vegetarian), Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Hardboiled Egg, Ham, Turkey & Cheese, Sandwich Special is Pepperoni Pizza Sub and the Dessert is Oreo Cheesecake

Youth Work in Trades

Are you working as a cook in a restaurant, as a helper in a shop, or on a construction site doing carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or other trade work?  You might be eligible to earn a $1000 award, 16 credits towards graduation, and hours towards red seal d=certification with the CTC’s Youth Work in Trades Program.  Contact your counsellor or visit ctc-careerpaths.ca for more details.

And now for today’s Dad joke

How does a penguin build its’ house?  Igloos it together

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

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

 ROUTE 11 PM

Effective Monday November 23. Cassidy Students

Ladysmith Secondary Students that live in Cassidy will be picked up at 3:05PM and load with students going to South Ladysmith and Saltair.  

This will apply Monday to Thursday,  Fridays they will  continue to get a ride home on the Route 8 bus at 1:30PM

Thank you.

 Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Coconut Curried Carrot & Ginger (Vegan/GF), Short Order is Chicken Fingers with Fries, Salad Special is Greek Salad with Orzo Pasta (Lacto-Vegetarian), Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Hardboiled Egg, Ham, Turkey & Cheese, Sandwich Special is Pepperoni Pizza Sub and the Dessert is Lemon Meringue Pie

 And now for today’s Dad joke

Why does Anakin Skywalker have trouble playing the piano?  Because he has Darth-ritis

• 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, November 23, 2020  

ROUTE 11 PM

Effective Monday November 23. Cassidy Students

Ladysmith Secondary Students that live in Cassidy will be picked up at 3:05PM and load with students going to South Ladysmith and Saltair.  

This will apply Monday to Thursday,  Fridays they will  continue to get a ride home on the Route 8 bus at 1:30PM

Thank you.

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Moroccan Spiced Green Lentil (Vegan/GF), Short Order is Crispy Chicken & Bacon Caesar Wrap with Fries, Salad Special is Greek Salad with Orzo Pasta (Lacto-Vegetarian), Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Hardboiled Egg, Ham, Turkey & Cheese, Sandwich Special is Pepperoni Pizza Sub and the Dessert is Nanaimo Bar

And now for today’s Dad joke

My wife claims that I’m the cheapest person she has ever met.  I’m not buying it!

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

Good Day LSS
Okay I know I say this a lot but I have BIG TIME gratitude for staff, students and parents and this was magnified this week. It was great to see our attendance climb as the week went on.

Mask update
At the office we are now taking names of students asking for masks to determine who are our chronic disposable mask users and we will be checking in with the families to have them bring a reusable mask. Each student has received two reusable masks to help reduce the amount of disposable masks needed. Please encourage students to use them so we can reduce our waste. – thanks

The wearing of masks in class is not mandatory but I have asked staff to encourage mask wearing in classes for those who choose to wear them.

ROUTE 11 PM: Effective Monday November 23. Cassidy Students

Ladysmith Secondary Students that live in Cassidy will be picked up at 3:05PM and load with students going to South Ladysmith and Saltair.

This will apply Monday to Thursday,  Fridays they will  continue to get a ride home on the Route 8 bus at 1:30PM

Cell phones

Just a reminder that grade 8 and 9 students are not allowed to use their cell phones in class unless the teacher directs them to be used for educational purposes. We want to use cell phones for Integration not Interference. Cell phones need to be in bags, left at home or we will happily hold them in the office until the end of the block. – Thanks for the support

Social Media Awareness

Student Online Safety Sessions This 60-minute presentation for students, will cover all things digital, from digital citizenship to fake news and to the growing anxiety of the unknown with the COVID-19 pandemic. Concerns currently surrounding student’s use of social networking sites and smartphones will be discussed including suggestions for reporting worrisome behaviors. On Wednesday this week our Grade 9 students will participate in this session put on by Safer Schools.

Trans Day of Remembrance
Thanks to the GSA club, led by Ms. Sharpe, for the informative message this week on supporting our LGBTQ+ community.

Report cards for Quarter 1
Report cards will be released to the MyEd parent portal on Monday Nov. 23^rd. Need help logging on? Email Barb.Parkes@sd68.bc.ca

Ladysmith Food Bank

“The Ladysmith Food Bank is open Monday at 4:30pm – 5:30pm and Tuesday from 9:00am – 11:45am (subject to change).  Call the Ladysmith Resources Centre at (250)245-3079 for more information.”

The address is 630 2nd Avenue.

Message from the Arts council

The Arts Council of Ladysmith and District (ACLD) has a roster of local artists who are available to offer either small group, in-person workshops at their studio, or live Zoom sessions that students and their families could partake in from home. Some options include: hand building with clay, mixed media, watercolour, and printmaking. If interested, please see the survey to indicate what type of classes you would like to see offered.

https://us2.list-manage.com/survey?u=ae7d5335ef9b5dc1858f164e0&id=7ce9187aaf

Dates coming up:

Nov 25^th – Lock Down drill

Nov 25^th – Social Media awareness presentation for grade 9 students

Dec. 7-9 – Grad photos at the school.

Stay Strong LSS
D Travers

Dave Travers
Principal Ladysmith secondary school
250 245-3043

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Friday, November 20, 2020  

 Birthday

Happy 40^th Birthday Mr. Gray

Improv

All senior improvisers meet in Dram Room at lunch

 Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for Monday.  The soup is Creamy Tomato Basil (Lacto-Vegetarian), Short Order is Mac’n’Cheese with Garlic Focaccia (Lacto-Vegetarian), Salad Special is Greek Salad with Orzo Pasta (Lacto-Vegetarian), Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Hardboiled Egg, Ham, Turkey & Cheese, Sandwich Special is Pepperoni Pizza Sub and the Dessert is Chocolate Mousse

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!!