Uy’ skweyul Ladysmith Secondary Students and Families,

This week marked the end of the first term for second semester and the transition to the second half of April. The final months of the school year, which students prefer to count in weeks, are busy with several important upcoming dates and exciting events. The Myed parent portal will be closed from April 11^th – April 30^th as teachers prepare report cards, which are tentatively set to be released on the parent portal on April 30^th. As always, please connect with your student’s teacher directly if you have questions or concerns about their progress and contact the office or a counsellor if you need assistance accessing report cards.

Given the upcoming election, we are excited to be hosting a mock-vote for students on Wednesday, April 23^rd. Students will have the opportunity to learn more about political parties and campaigns to help inform them as future voters. Participation will be in classes and is voluntary.

Our school community would like to send our gratitude to Taylormade Landscaping and Kiki Nursery for their generous donations to our Indigenous Garden. You may notice staff and students revitalizing the garden located in the circle of our parking lot.

Our next Fire Drill will be happening next week, April 24^th at 2:20pm. These emergency evacuation drills are great opportunities for staff and students to prepare how to exit the building safely in the event of an emergency. These are also good opportunities to have conversations at home about emergency preparation.

Do you have an extra bedroom in your home? Is English the primary language in your home? Do you want to learn about other cultures, countries and languages? Are you interested in making a difference in a high school student’s life? Become an International Student Homestay Family for next year (2025/26 school year).  NLPS International Student Education Program is looking for Ladysmith families interested in earning a stipend between $1,175 and $1,375 per month per student to host an international student in their home.  Students need to have their own bedroom, a quiet space to study, and be provided 3 meals a day. Our International Education team is available 24/7 for any kind of support you need (Ie. student emergencies, respite, vacation leave).  Please click link below and complete the 1-2 minute form if you interested in becoming a Homestay family or if you would like to refer someone to become a Homestay family.

https://forms.office.com/r/Afek7k7AAZ

Attached to this communication you will see a school newsletter from VIHA regarding The Vaccine Status Reporting Regulation and letters that will be mailed directly to households around missing and  incomplete immunizations. Any questions should be directed to the local health unit.

A reminder that tomorrow, Friday April 18^th, is Good Friday and there is no school. School is also closed on Monday April 21^st for Easter Monday.

Wishing you all a wonderful long weekend!

Hay ce:p ‘qu,

Shelley Gvojich & Alistair King

Upcoming events:

• April 18^th – Good Friday (no school)
• April 21^st – Easter Monday (no school)
• April 24^th – Fire Drill (2:20pm)
• April 28^th – VIU Course Planning & Registration Appointments at LSS
• April 30^th – ICBC Guest Speaker (Kevin Brooks)
• April 30^th – Report cards available on parent/student portal (Tentative)
• April 30^th – Valedictorian Speeches (12:15pm)
• May 5^th – Pro-D day (No school for students)
• May 6^th – Safer Party Planning Presentation for Grade 11 students
• May 8^th – Indigenous Games at John Barsby Community School
• May 20^th – Fire Drill (2:40pm)
• May 21^st – PAC meeting (6pm – Learning Commons)
• May 26^th – VIU drop-in advising
• May 29^th – Indigenous Graduation Ceremony (John Barsby Community School)

PAC Corner:

At this month’s meeting PAC unanimously voted to support the school fun day and Elder conference events in June. We are excited to partner with the school on these great school community building events!

Our final PAC meeting of the year will be on Wednesday, May 21 at 6 pm in the library.  This meeting will focus on dispersing our remaining funds for the year.

Did you know PAC meetings are typically no more than an hour long?  They are much different than elementary school meetings, there’s no fundraising or hot lunches involved!  There will be several executive positions to fill in the next school year.  Please consider attending to have your voice heard!

Attachments:

• Weekly Cafeteria Menu
• VIHA School Newsletter

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

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Jr. Girls Soccer

A very quick Jr. Girls soccer meeting in the library at the start of lunch to confirm rides sor tomorrows games

Grad Wear

Grad wear is now available to order!  Forms are available at the office or purchase your gear on school cash online!  Deadline to purchase is April 25^th so don’t delay – buy yours today!

DND Club

There is DND after school today in the room 202.  if your interested come and join in

Guitar Club

There will be Guitar Club at lunch today

Math Clinic

Math Clinic is cancelled for today

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria, the soup is Chicken Noodle, the salad special is Mexican Salad with Jalapeno lime Dressing and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Chicken Burrito with Fries

And now for today’s Dad joke

I once swallowed a book of synonyms.  It’s given me thesaurus throat I’ve ever had.

• 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, April 16, 2025

Track and Field

There will be a track and field practice after school today.  Please meet in the gym

GSA

Reminder to our axolotl hiders – we will be meeting briefly right after school in the art room.  See you there

Peer Tutors

Attention all Peer Tutors. Please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to complete your term 3 self-assessment for the upcoming report cards. Thanks tutors!

 Grad Wear

Grad wear is now available to order!  Forms are available at the office or purchase your gear on school cash online!  Deadline to purchase is April 25^th so don’t delay – buy yours today!

 Student Council

Hey LSS! Want to help plan fun events for the school? Come to the Student Council meeting today at lunch in Room 104! Everyone is welcome!

 Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria, the soup is Beef Barley, the salad special is Caesar Salad with Turkey and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Chicken Strips and the Entrée is Butter Chicken with Rice and Naan

Singing Club

There will be Singing Club today at lunch.  Come sing some songs!

And now for today’s Dad joke

Finally, my winter fat has gone….  Now, I have spring rolls

• 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

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

T-shirt

A lot of people forgot it was Rock and Roll T-shirt Day yesterday.  We will try again in a few weeks

GSA

Did you find an axolotl or two or five?  You can bring your axolotls to room 203 today at lunch to trade them for pries.  See you there!

Student Council

Hey LSS, come down to the gym and check out our intramurals.  Think about crating a team of your own!

Gym Closure

Gym is closed today at lunch.  The basketballs will be brought out to the basketball court outside

GSA

Did you find any axolotls yesterday?  Come to the GSA at lunch today to trade in your axolotls for prises.  That’s room 203 at lunch today

 Peer Tutors

Attention all Peer Tutors. Please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to complete your term 3 self-assessment for the upcoming report cards. Thanks tutors!

 Grad Wear

Grad wear is now available to order!  Forms are available at the office or purchase your gear on school cash online!  Deadline to purchase is April 25^th so don’t delay – buy yours today!

DND Club

There is DND after school today in the Key, room 202.  if your interested come and join in.  it will be until 3:30pm

 Guitar Club

There will be Guitar Club at lunch today

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria, the soup is Coconut Red Lentil, the salad special is Caesar Salad with Turkey and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Poutine

And now for today’s Dad joke

How do you make an egg giggle?  Tell it a yolk

• 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

Monday, April 14, 2025  

Golf

All golfers please meet in room 205 at lunch today that is 11:35. Again all golf team members please meet at 11:35 today in room 205 for a short meeting

Student Council

Hey LSS!  Intramurals will start tomorrow!  Come to the gym at lunch to check it out

GRASP

GRASP is tomorrow April 15^th.  All student participating in GRASP please go to the Career Center at 10am

Peer Tutors

Attention all Peer Tutors. Please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to complete your term 3 self-assessment for the upcoming report cards. Thanks tutors!

 Grad Wear

Grad wear is now available to order!  Forms are available at the office or purchase your gear on school cash online!  Deadline to purchase is April 25^th so don’t delay – buy yours today!

 Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria, the soup is Cream of Tomato, the salad special is Caesar Salad with Turkey and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with Garlic Toast

And now for today’s Dad joke

Bro, do you want this pamphlet?  Yeah. Brochure

• 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, April 11, 2025  

 GSA

Reminder to GSA volunteers to meet after school today for our top-secret mission!  We will start in the art room.  GSA volunteers see you after school in the art room

Peer Tutors

Attention all Peer Tutors. Please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to complete your term 3 self-assessment for the upcoming report cards. Thanks tutors!

 Rock and Roll T-Shirt

Please wear your T-shirt for Rock and Roll T-shirt Day Monday, April 14^th

 Grad Wear

Grad wear is now available to order!  Forms are available at the office or purchase your gear on school cash online!  Deadline to purchase is April 25^th so don’t delay – buy yours today!

Big Brothers and Sisters

Anyone interested in doing Big Brother and Big Sisters next year, please come down to counselling when you get a chance

 Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria, the soup is Chef’s Choice, the salad special is Cobb Salad and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Breakfast Wrap with Bacon Sausage Cheese and Hashbrowns

And now for today’s Dad joke

How do you stop a bull from charging?  Cancel its credit card.

• 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, April 10, 2025

Peer Tutors

Attention all Peer Tutors. Please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to complete your term 3 self-assessment for the upcoming report cards. Thanks tutors!

Rock and Roll T-Shirt

Please wear your T-shirt for Rock and Roll T-shirt Day Monday, April 14^th

Grad Wear

Grad wear is now available to order!  Forms are available at the office or purchase your gear on school cash online!  Deadline to purchase is April 25^th so don’t delay – buy yours today!

Craft Club

Just a reminder that there is NO craft club on today

 Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria, the soup is Roasted Carrot and Ginger, the salad special is Cobb Salad and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Bacon Cheddar Chicken Burger with Fries

And now for today’s Dad joke

How do rabbits travel?  By hareplanes

• 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, April 9, 2025  

Lost and Found

Reminder that lost and found will be gone this Friday

Gym Closed

The gym will be closed at lunch today for Indigenous games

Grad Wear

Grad wear is now available to order!  Forms are available at the office or purchase your gear on school cash online!  Deadline to purchase is April 25^th so don’t delay – buy yours today!

Craft Club

Just a reminder that there is NO craft club on Thursday this week

Big Brothers and Sisters

Anyone interested in doing Big Brother and Big Sisters next year, please come down to counselling when you get a chance

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria, the soup is Cream of Broccoli, the salad special is Cobb Salad and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Poutine and the Entrée is Lasagna with Garlic Toast

 Student Council

Hey LSS! Want to help plan fun events for the school? Come to the Student Council meeting today at lunch in Room 104! Everyone is welcome!

Singing Club

There will be Singing Club today at lunch.  Come sing some songs!

And now for today’s Dad joke

What do you call a small mother? A Minimum

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

Check out the new edition of ConnectED here!

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

We are gathered on the unceded

Territory of the Stz’uminus First Nation’s people

These are your announcements for

Tuesday, April 8, 2025  

Student Council

Hey LSS!  There’s going to be an intramural meeting at lunch in the careers room today

Craft Club

Just a reminder that there is NO craft club on Thursday this week

Art

Attention Artists!  Come pick up your art in the foyer after school and hear about the upcoming youth art show at the Ladysmith Art Gallery!  See Ms. Sharpe after school in the foyer

Big Brothers and Sisters

Anyone interested in doing Big Brother and Big Sisters next year, please come down to counselling when you get a chance

 Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria, the soup is Cream of Tomato, the salad special is Cobb Salad and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Chicken Quesadilla with Fries

DND Club

There is DND after school today in the room 202.  if your interested come and join in

 Guitar Club

There will be Guitar Club at lunch today

Math Clinic

Come to Math Clinic today after school in Room 218 from 3-4 pm for math help and granola bars!

 And now for today’s Dad joke

My wife rearranged the labels on my spice rack….   Haven’t confronted her yet but the thyme is cumin

• 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

Monday, April 7, 2025

 Lost and Found

Please take a moment to look at the lost and found, it will be emptied by this Friday

Grads

Please remember to return you grad forms to Barb ASAP.  Valedictorian, Ticket and Commencement Questionnaire.  Thank you

Jr Girls Soccer

Jr. Girls Soccer, today’s game is cancelled.  Practice Wednesday at 3pm

T-shirt day

In one week, April 14^th it will be Rock and Roll t-shirt day

Big Brothers and Sisters

Anyone interested in doing Big Brother and Big Sisters next year, please come down to counselling when you get a chance

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria, the soup is Chicken Noodle, the salad special is Cobb Salad and Buddha Bowls, and the Short Order is Pizza Sub with Fries.

And now for today’s Dad joke

What kind of music do planets like?  Neptunes

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

Uy’ skweyul Ladysmith Secondary Students and Families,

We hope that you all had a restful and relaxing Spring Break and are excited to return to the busiest portion of the year: April-May-June.

As indicated in the last communication home, there are several important upcoming events/dates to be aware of. This week, students completed their self-assessment of the Core Competencies within their B block class. Students should be bringing these assessments home (via paper or google classroom). Please ask your student to see it! Additionally, next week is the next provincial assessment session where any student currently registered in a grade 10 Math/English and grade 12 English course will be writing either a literacy or numeracy assessment. If you are uncertain if your student is supposed to be writing, please check in with the office or their counsellor. You will also see that the end of the first term for second semester is fast approaching. Our last early dismissal of the year will be happening on April 15^th (2pm) as teachers prepare for report cards. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please connect with your student’s teacher directly.

Today, we were fortunate enough to have a school wide presentation from Marc Meros. Marc’s powerful program reaches students at a heart level, providing them with the tools and inspiration to face everyday challenges and view life from a new perspective. His captivating journey inspires young people to make positive life choices and develop a greater appreciation for relationships and the “gift of time.” Many thanks to the Credit Union for their support of this worthwhile presentation. Next Friday, our grade 8 students will be joining with grade 6 and 7 students from Ladysmith Intermediate School to participate in an Anti-Racism Presentation from the BC Lions.

Finally, at this week’s board meeting on Wednesday evening the Board approved the amended Local School Calendar for 2025-2026. The changes made are as follows:

• District Pro-D Day set for Mon, Feb 9, 2026, was changed to Mon, April 27, 2026
• School Based Pro-D Day set for Tues, Feb 10, 2026, was changed to Mon, Feb 9, 2026

Please find the amended Local School Calendar attached.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

Hay ce:p ‘qu,

Shelley Gvojich & Alistair King

Upcoming events:

• Apr 7^th – 11^th – Provincial Assessments
• April 11^th – BC Lions Anti-Racism Presentation
• April 15^th – Early dismissal (2pm)
• April 15^th – GRASP Training
• April 16^th – Last day of term 3
• April 16^th – PAC meeting (6pm)
• April 17^th – Indigenous Games (John Barsby Community School)
• April 18^th – Good Friday (no school)
• April 21^st – Easter Monday (no school)
• April 30^th – ICBC Guest Speaker (Kevin Brooks)
• April 30^th – Report cards available on parent/student portal (Tentative)

PAC Corner:

Our next meeting is Wednesday April 16^th at 6 pm in the Learning Commons. All are welcome, please join us!

Attachments:

• Weekly Cafeteria Menu
• Revised 2025-2026 Calendar

Questions?

Please contact our main office at info.ls@sd68.bc.ca or 250-245-3043