Good Morning Ladysmith!

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Thursday, November 19, 2020  

 Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Cheesy Potato, Leek & Scallion (Lacto-Vegetarian), Noodle Boxes are small $3.50 and Large $5.00, Fries $3.00 and the Dessert is Chocolate Chip Double Ginger Snap Oatmeal Raisin $1.00 each.

 Dungeons and Dragons

Do you like Dungeons and Dragons or want to get into D&D?  Then D&D club is perfect for you.  Starting today, stop by room 504 after school until 5pm.  Perfect for new and experienced players.

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!!

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Wednesday, November 18, 2020  

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Cream of Vegetable (Lacto-Vegetarian), Noodle Boxes are small $3.50 and Large $5.00, Fries $3.00, Veggies & Dip $2.50 and the Dessert is Chocolate Chip Double Ginger Snap Oatmeal Raisin $1.00 each.

 Dungeons and Dragons

Do you like Dungeons and Dragons or want to get into D&D?  Then D&D club is perfect for you.  Starting tomorrow, Thursday, November 19^th, stop by room 504 after school until 5pm.  Perfect for new and experienced players.

 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

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!!

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Tuesday, November 17, 2020  

 Improv

Improv practices are cancelled for this week.  We will be sending out info by Google Classroom late today

Cafeteria

Cafeteria will be closed today and tomorrow

Dungeons and Dragons

Do you like Dungeons and Dragons or want to get into D&D?  Then D&D club is perfect for you.  Starting Thursday, November 19^th, stop by room 504 after school until 5pm.  Perfect for new and experienced players.

And now for today’s Dad joke

I couldn’t figure out why the baseball kept getting larger.  Then it hit me.

• 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 16, 2020  

Water Fountain

The upstairs water fountain has been covered for the student’s safety.  Please do not uncover and use.

Cafeteria

Cafeteria will be closed today thru to Wednesday

Dungeons and Dragons

Do you like Dungeons and Dragons or want to get into D&D?  Then D&D club is perfect for you.  Starting Thursday, November 19^th, stop by room 504 after school until 5pm.  Perfect for new and experienced players.

Grad Theme Week

This week is Grad theme week.  For Grads only

Today – Pajama Day

Tuesday – Tie Dye Tuesday (wear tie dye or bright colours)

Wednesday – Wear your best Wednesday

Thursday – Monochrome Thursday (wear all one colour)

Friday – Frat Friday

 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

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!!

Good Day LSS
I’m sure we have all experienced that COVID has changed the way we do business. On the 10^th we had our acknowledgement of Remembrance Day. The assembly was on Teams and students participated while being in their classrooms. A small team of students did readings. I am very blessed to be in a school with great staff and students and I thank all for their participation in this very important acknowledgement done in a non-conventional manner.

To begin quarter 2 we will be reviewing our 49er Way – Code of Conduct. I believe that it is a good way to start off each quarter. Remember I try to live by the idea of no surprises and I do not want students to be surprised and not know our expectations.

Look forward to starting a new quarter (Nov. 16^th to Jan. 29^th)

Reusable masks
All students were given reusable masks and so many students have their own. Please use a reusable mask so we can reduce our waste and help out the Earth. – Thanks

Quarter 2 schedules
On Nov. 9^th students were given another copy of their schedule to remind them of their quarter 2 classes. Remember that due to cohorts, doing any course changes are very limited. Talk to your counsellor if necessary. I visited each class this week to check in with students to remind the to know their Q2 classes.

Report cards for Quarter 1
Report cards should be on the Parent MyEd portal by the week of Nov 23^rd but we are hoping to get them out sooner. You will be notified when they are ready for viewing. If you need support getting on to the portal email Barb.Parkes@sd68.bc.ca
Students in Humanities 8 and 9 (FRAL 8/9) and STEM 8 and 9 classes will not see marks or specific comments on this report card for the course will continue in either Q3 or Q4. You will however receive a progress report from the teacher for work done this quarter. All other classes will conclude this quarter and have marks on the report card.

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.

PAC meeting Tuesday Nov. 17^th 6:30

Here is the number to call in to join the PAC meeting via Zoom

(778) 907-2071 Canada

Meeting ID: 684 6580 4444

Passcode: 46832671

Nathan Alexander Bursary
Bursary for Vancouver Island musicians between the ages of 10-25. Award $1500 to the first prize, and $1000 to the second prize.  The criteria to win the awards are:

-must be playing their instrument for at least 1 year

-must be between ages 10-25

-be able to demonstrate a passion for music (and hope to write music and play live eventually)

-be from Vancouver Island

For more information go to our website: nabursary.com

Dates coming up:

Nov. 16^th – Quarter 2 starts.

Nov. 17^th – PAC meeting 6:30 pm. Zoom

Week of Nov. 23^rd – Quarter 1 report cards released through MyEd parent portal.

Nov 25^th – Lock Down drill

Dec. 7-9 – Grad photos at the school.

Stay Strong LSS

Dave Travers
Principal Ladysmith secondary school
250 245-3043

Good Morning Ladysmith!

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Thursday, November 12, 2020  

Quarter 2 Classes

Reminder to all students to make sure you know your Quarter 2 classes.  New classes start on Monday.  Teachers please remind your students of their next classes.

Dungeons and Dragons

Do you like Dungeons and Dragons or want to get into D&D?  Then D&D club is perfect for you.  Starting Thursday, November 19^th, stop by room 504 after school until 5pm.  Perfect for new and experienced players.

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.

Cafeteria

Cafeteria is closed tomorrow for Quarter Change over

And now for today’s Dad joke

I couldn’t figure out why the baseball kept getting larger.  Then it hit me.

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

Check out the latest ConnectED Edition: Fall 2020

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Tuesday, November 10, 2020  

 Grad Clothing

Attention Grads:  today is the last day to order your LSS grad clothing.  We will not be offering it for sale again this year so order now.  Samples for the sweats, hoodies and crewneck sweatshirts in all sizes are now available to check your size and will be in the foyer at mid-day break.

Golf

Just a reminder to all those students who have been coming out to golf, that we are still golfing on Fridays after school.  If you plan on golfing this Friday please see Mr. Rodgers so he can book an appropriate number of tee times.

 Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for Thursday.  The soup is Chipotle Pumpkin, Corn & Scallion (Vegan/GF), Short Order is Quebecois Poutine, Salad Special is Chickpea & Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl (Vegan/GF), Entrée Special Maple-Glazed Sockeye Salmon, Rice Pilaf, Roasted Vegetables, Sandwich Special is Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap, Pasta Special is Handmade 4-Cheese Perogies with Bacon bits, Green Onion & Sour Cream and the Dessert is Chocolate & Vanilla Yule Log.

 Poppies

Poppies are available in the office, you can make a donation if you wish

And now for today’s Dad joke

Where do you find a cow with no legs?  Right where you left it.

• 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 9, 2020  

 Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Cream of Mushroom (Lacto-Vegetarian), Short Order is Chipotle Chicken Fajita with Fries, Salad Special is Chickpea & Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl (Vegan/GF), Entrée Special is Butter Chicken, Basmati Rice, Garlic Naan Bread, Sandwich Special is Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap, Pasta Special is Handmade 4-Cheese Perogies with Bacon bits, Green Onion & Sour Cream and the Dessert is Blueberry-Rhubarb Pie.

 Student Q2 Schedules

Today students can pick up a copy of their Q2 schedule from their A Block teacher.  If you do not have an A Block teacher please check in with the office.  Remember that very few changes in courses are available do to cohort groups.  See counsellors for more information.

 Poppies

Poppies are available in the office, you can make a donation if you wish

Grad Clothing

Grad Clothing order deadline has been extended to Tuesday at 2pm.  Clothing samples for sizing will be in the foyer at lunch today.  If you are ordering sweats, please pop by and have a look as the sizing may be different now that we have the correct samples.  If you need to change the size ordered please let Ms. Zagol know in the office.  This will be the only time Grad Clothing will be sold this school year.

And now for today’s Dad joke

What did the pirate say when he turned 80 years old?  Aye Matey.

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

Please find attached the order form for Grad Clothing.

Good morning LSS Grads and Families,

We have some important grad related items to share with you in this email about:

-Grad clothing

-Grad fees

-Grad photos

-Grad Theme Week

• We are happy to let you know that Grad Clothing orders will take place next week for one week only.  We will have a few sizing samples in the foyer on Tuesday November 3 and Wednesday November 4 at mid-day break along with paper copies of order forms.  We have also attached the form to this email. If you would rather order on line, you can order through the cashless system starting Tuesday (might be ready to go Monday afternoon if you are eager!).

If you have not yet signed up for a cashless system account to pay electronically, an email was sent out today with directions as we try to collect the rest of the walk/run consent forms. You can contact the school office if you need help getting set up.

All prices include tax and orders with payment are due by 2pm on November 9^th.  We realize this is a short timeline but the grad committee wanted to see items arriving before Christmas break so we are doing our best to make that happen. This is the only time grad clothing will be sold this school year as a minimum order is required in order to keep the price reasonable.

• We are reminding graduates to please pay their grad fees if you haven’t already done so.  These can be paid by cheque or cash with Ms. Zagol in the office or online through the cashless system.

Grad Fees are $100, Student Activity Fees are $16 and Yearbooks are $59.

• The Grad Committee would like to let grads know that there is a theme week organized for the week of November 16-20.

Monday Nov 16-Pajama Day

Tuesday Nov 17-Tie Dye Tuesday (wear tie dye or bright colours)

Wednesday Nov 18-Wear your best Wednesday

Thursday Nov 19- Monochrome Thursday (wear all one colour)

Friday Nov 20- Frat Friday

• Grad Photos!! Grad Class of 2021 you are now able to sign up for your GRAD PORTRAIT Session with Lifetouch Photography!  Please read through the following information and follow the links to sign up.

To schedule your appointment please go to:  Lifetouch Prestige Grad Photo session

Note: You won’t have an appointment code until you have signed up for an appointment.

Enter the Province, City/Town and then your school to start the scheduling process.

Then enter your name and choose your appointment day and time.

For more information on what to expect from your grad photo session and some tips please go to:

Grad Session tips and information

****Covid-19 Safety Protocols:  To keep everyone as safe as possible Lifetouch has implemented numerous safety protocols.  Our photographers will wear masks the entire time and the session will be completely contactless.

• At this time we will not be including pets, friends or family members in portrait sittings.
• We will only be accepting debit and credit for payment of sitting fees.
• The use of props provided by Lifetouch is voluntary, we have implemented safety protocols for sanitizing props or will provide one time use props for each sitting.  Graduates may bring appropriate props to be included in their sitting.
• We suggest males bring a SHIRT AND TIE for formal photos and females wear V-NECK or SCOOP NECK topfor formal photos. We will not have shirts and ties for graduates to use.
• Our staff will not be tying ties so please ensure you can tie your own or have it pre tied
• If graduates are bringing a change of outfits please limit it to one change.

If you need help scheduling your grad photo session DO NOT contact the school, Please call Lifetouch at 1-250-738-0983 ext.2 during office hours Monday to Friday 8am-3pm.

Please reach out if you have any questions.