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 15, 2024  

Peer Tutors

Attention all peer tutors: If you have not already checked in with Ms. Lechtaler to complete your term 1 assessment and pick up your term 2 assignments, please do so ASAP! Thank you.

LSS Disc Golf Club

Do you dream of free poutine? Can’t get enough of those cafeteria treats? You can win a cafeteria card by throwing a disc in a basket. Meet Mr. Sieben at lunch this week between the fields out back to try and earn your reward.

Badminton Team

The LSS badminton team entered the Cowichan Open Badminton Tournament on Saturday, April 13^th. The team faced stiff competition in the U19 age category against club players form Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo, and Port Alberni. Congratulation to Emma Turbide. She won the U19 Female Singles in dominating fashion. Well Done!

Rike Tima & Nele Kasper medaled in the U19 C Female Doubles (C-division), as did Steven Brazzale and Kadeen Hammoud in U19 Male Doubles (C-division). Henry Hunter-England battled in the strong U19 Male Singles.

Practices continue Tuesday and Friday afternoon. Next up will be the North Island Championships on May 3^rd and going well the Island Championships on May 10^th.

Grads

Attention Grads! please fill out your Valedictorian Nomination form  it is due by Friday, April 26^th! Also If you have not filled out and returned your Commencement Questionnaires, please do as they are due by Friday, May 3^rd.  Lost your forms? Extras can be picked up from the Office.

Grad Tickets

A friendly reminder if you have not submitted your ticket requests for the Grad Ceremony these are due by Friday, May 17^th.

Golf Club

Attention ALL golfers – please meet at Lunch in room 205 today for an important meeting, Thank you!

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Cream of Tomato. Also available is a Harvest Salad, the Salad Special is Greek Pasta Salad, and the Short Order is Pizza Sub with Fries

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 12, 2024  

Rec Room

The rec room is open tonight from 6-8pm. Tonight’s focus is Table Game Tournament!

Track and Field

Reminder there is a track and field practice after school today. Please meet in the gym.

Peer Tutors

Attention all peer tutors: If you have not already checked in with Ms. Lechtaler to complete your term 1 assessment and pick up your term 2 assignments, please do so ASAP! Thank you.

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Chefs Choice. Also available is a Harvest Salad, the Salad Special is Tex Mex Chopped Salad, and the Short Order is French Toast with Berries, Whipped Cream and Sausage.

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 11, 2024  

Student Council

Hey LSS!  Want to help plan fun events around the school? Come to the Student Council meeting today at lunch in Fink’s room 122.

Mountain Biking

Reminder to all mountain bike club members to bring your permission form into Ms. Lewis in the library. The first ride will be Friday after school.

Peer Tutors

Attention all peer tutors: If you have not already checked in with Ms. Lechtaler to complete your term 1 assessment and pick up your term 2 assignments, please do so ASAP! Thank you.

Ultimate

All ultimate players, please meet in the gym at lunch. Thank you.

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Roasted Carrot & Ginger. Also available is a Harvest Salad, the Salad Special is Tex Mex Chopped Salad, the Short Order is a Bacon Cheddar Beef Burger with Fries, and the Entrée is Butter chicken with Naan and Rice.

Cafeteria Again

With great sorrow I regret to inform you all that there will be no Butter Chicken in the cafeteria today. I repeat, No Butter Chicken (Dramatic Pause) mistakes were made.

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 10, 2024  

Student Council

Hey LSS!  The Student Council meeting has been postponed until this Thursday. Again, student council will meet at lunch on Thursday in Fink’s room 122.

Pacific Sport

Free rowing opportunity. Do you identify as a female? Are you interested in learning how to row? Come and see the counsellors for more information.

Spring Basketball League

Spring league basketball teams have been made and the schedule is set. Games start today and tomorrow. Please check the white board in the foyer for your team and schedule.

Track and Field

Reminder there is a track and field practice after school today. Please meet in the gym.

Mountain Biking

Reminder to all mountain bike club members to bring your permission form into Ms. Lewis in the library. The first ride will be Friday after school.

Grads

Attention Grads! If you have not filled out and returned your Commencement Questionnaires, please do as they are due by Friday, May 3^rd. Also a friendly reminder if you have not submitted your ticket requests for the Grad Ceremony these are due by Friday, May 17^th.

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is French Onion with Croutons. Also available is a Harvest Salad, the Salad Special is Tex Mex Chopped Salad, and the Short Order is a Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap.

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!!

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 9, 2024  

Ultimate

All ultimate players please meet Mrs. Epp-Evans in the library immediately.

Pacific Sport

Free rowing opportunity. Do you identify as a female? Are you interested in learning how to row? Come and see the counsellors for more information.

Math Clinic

Feeling lonely? The only thing isolated in Math Clinic is the variable! Join us today after school in room 218.

Mountain Biking Club

Reminder to all mountain bikers to get your permission forms into Ms. Louis in the library, also it’s not too late to sign up for mountain biking club, get your permission forms in the library.

Spring Basketball League

Spring league basketball teams have been made and the schedule is set. Games start this Wednesday and Thursday. Please check the white board in the foyer for your team and schedule.

Youth Wellness Van

The Youth wellness van is here today until 2pm.

Rec Room

The rec room is open today at lunch.

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Cream of Broccoli. Also available is a Harvest Salad, the Salad Special is Tex Mex Chopped Salad, and the Short Order is Poutine.

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!!

Uy’ skweyul Ladysmith Secondary Students and Families,

We hope that you had another great short week at LSS. Next week our staff and students will be completing core competencies in their B-block classes. Please connect with your child next week to check out their self-assessment of the thinking core competency. If you have any questions, please connect with your child’s B block teacher.

We would like to thank the Rotary Club of Ladysmith for their generous $1,000.00 donation to the LSS Hunger Bites Food program. This funding will help provide nutritious meals to many students within our school. We are so grateful for all of the support we receive within our LSS community.

On Wednesday, April 17^th we will be having our final early dismissal of the year. Students will be released on April 17^th at 2pm, however buses will depart at the same times on this day.

Over the past two weeks we have had a lot of work done on our track by our district staff to remove the overgrown areas. The team has been working hard to get the track back to its old glory just in time for our Track and Field season. Practices began this week and will run Wednesdays and Fridays after school. Please reach out to Brandie Lewis (brandie.lewis@sd68.bc.ca) or Hamish Thomson (hamish.thomson@sd68.bc.ca) with any questions.

As a reminder, on April 10^th our Wilderness Studies Class is hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser. Tickets are $15 each or 2 for $25. There are meat, vegan, and gluten free options available.  Dinner will be served in the LSS cafeteria between 5 and 6:30pm (doors open at 4:30). You can buy tickets through any of our wonderful Wilderness Studies students, or email kalvin.beuerlein@sd68.bc.ca for additional options.

I hope each of you have a fantastic weekend.

Hay ce:p ‘qu,

Stephen Epp & Shelley Gvojich

Upcoming events:

• April 10^th – Wilderness Studies Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
• April 15-19^th – Provincial Assessment Week
• April 17^th – Early Dismissal at 2pm – Bus Schedule is normal
• April 17^th – PAC Meeting at 6pm in the Learning Commons
• April 19^th – End of Term #3
• April 22^nd – Start of Term #4
• April 29^th – Professional Development Day – NO Students in attendance

PAC Corner:

Our next meeting is Wednesday April 17 at 6 pm in the library. All are welcome, please join us! Please continue to send your Country Grocer receipts into the school, it’s appreciated!

Join your PAC online on Face

book: Ladysmith Secondary School PAC

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 8, 2024

Pacific Sport

Free rowing opportunity. Do you identify as a female? Are you interested in learning how to row? Come and see the counsellors for more information.

Soccer

Reminder to all girls soccer players there is a meeting today in the gym right after school at 2:05pm.

Grads

Attention Grads! If you have not filled out and returned your Commencement Questionnaires, please do as they are due by Friday, May 3^rd. Also a friendly reminder if you have not submitted your ticket requests for the Grad Ceremony these are due by Friday, May 17^th.

Mountain Biking Club

Reminder to all mountain bikers to get your permission forms into Ms. Louis in the library, also it’s not too late to sign up for mountain biking club, get your permission forms in the library.

Spring Basketball League

Spring league basketball teams have been made and the schedule is set. Games start this Wednesday and Thursday. Please check the white board in the foyer for your team and schedule.

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Chicken Noodle. Also available are Harvest Salad, the Salad Special is Tex Mex Chopped Salad, and the Short Order is Mac & Cheese with Garlic Toast.

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!!

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 5, 2024

Basketball

Any students interested in playing Spring Basketball please see Mr. Rodgers in the P.E. office to sign up.  Today is your last chance to sign up for Intramural Spring Basketball. Teams will be made this weekend and games will start next week. The schedule will be posted in the gym.

Pacific Sport

Free rowing opportunity. Do you identify as a female? Are you interested in learning how to row? Come and see the counsellors for more information.

Track and Field

There is a track and field practice afterschool today. Meet in the Gym.

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Chef’s Choice. Also available is a Harvest Salad, the Salad Special is Caesar Salad with Chicken, and the Short Order is French Toast with Berries, Whipped Cream and Bacon.

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!!

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 4, 2024

Basketball

Any students interested in playing Spring Basketball please see Mr. Rodgers in the P.E. office to sign up. Games will be after school, dates to be determined.

Pacific Sport

Free rowing opportunity. Do you identify as a female? Are you interested in learning how to row? Come and see the counsellors for more information.

Mountain Biking Club

For all students interested in joining the mountain biking club this spring, there will be a quick meeting at the start of lunch in the learning commons today.

Birthday Announcement

A happy birthday to our very own custodian Melinda Penelope Joyce, please stop her and say Happy Birthday.

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Beef Barley. Also available are Harvest Salad, the Salad Special is Caesar Salad with Chicken, and the Short Order is Chicken Strips with fries.

And now for today’s Dad joke

Why do seagulls fly over the sea? Because if they flew over a bay, they would be bagels.

• 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 3, 2024

Student Council

Hey LSS!  there is a Student Council meeting today in Fink’s room 122

Track and Field

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

Mountain Biking Club

For all students interested in joining the mountain biking club this spring, there will be a quick meeting at the start of lunch in the learning commons tomorrow.

Pacific Sport

Free rowing opportunity. Do you identify as a female? Are you interested in learning how to row? Come and see the counsellors for more information.

Basketball

Any students interested in playing Spring Basketball please see Mr. Rodgers in the P.E. office to sign up. Games will be after school, dates to be determined.

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Moroccan Green Lentil. Also available are Harvest Salad, the Salad Special is a Caesar Salad with Chicken, and the Short Order is a Chicken Burrito with Tortilla chips.

And now for today’s Dad joke

Robin asked Batman “the Batmobile won’t start.”  Batman said “check the battery.”  Robin responded with “What’s a tery?”

• 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 2, 2024

Improv

A HUGE congratulations to our Sr. Improv team who are returning this week from their 6^th place finish in Ottawa at Nationals.

Grad

Attention grads! Are you interested in being the Grad 2024 Valedictorian? Nomination forms can be pocked up from the office and are due in by April 26^th!  Also…

Grads if you have not completed your Commencement Questionnaire, please fill it out and turn it into the office. Misplaced your Questionnaire, replacements can be picked up from the office.

Basketball

Any students interested in playing Spring Basketball please see Mr. Rodgers in the P.E. office to sign up. Games will be after school, dates to be determined.

Ultimate

This is a reminder that all ultimate players, there is a practice after school today.

Soccer

Reminder for all Jr. Girls soccer players to please attend our meeting at lunch in the gym. Also, there is a practise after school today for both Jr. and Sr. girls.

Math Clinic

If you come to Math Clinic for half the time but then decide to stay for half the remaining time and then decide to stay for half the leftover time again and keep doing this, how much of Math Clinic will you have attended?  Come to Math Clinic to find out!  Today in room 218 from 3-4pm.

Interact

Attention all teachers!!! If you still have donations for Women’s month that have not been collected, PLEASE send a student to bring them to the office ASAP! Thank you

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Cream of Tomato. Also available is a Harvest Salad, the Salad Special is Caesar Salad with Chicken, and the Short Order is a Pizza Sub with Fries.

And now for today’s Dad joke

My landlord says he needs to come talk to me about how high my heating bill is.  I told him my door is always open.

• 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, March 28, 2024  

Student Council

Hey LSS! Blossom the Bunny is hiding somewhere in the school. Look for her at lunch to win some chocolate!

Basketball

Any students interested in playing Spring Basketball please see Mr. Rodgers in the P.E. office to sign up. Games will be after school, dates to be determined.

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is French Onion with Crouton. Also available are Harvest Salad, the Salad Special is Tex-Mex Chicken Chopped and the Short Order is Bacon Cheddar Chicken Burger with Fries

And now for today’s Dad joke

What did one wall say to the other?  I’ll meet you at the corner.

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