Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Monday, May 17, 2021  

Grads

LSS Graduates are invited to vote for your 2021 Class Valedictorian this week.  Details on the virtual election were emailed out to students last Friday.  Voting closes at noon on Friday May 21^st

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Russian Borscht (GF/Lacto-Vegetarian), Short Order is Chicken Fingers & Fries, Pasta Special is Pesto Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Garlic Bread,  Sandwich Special is Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi Sub and also available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Italian Chopped Salad with Salami, Cheeses, Kalamata Oliver, Pepperoncini and the Dessert is  Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

Spirit Week

Hey LSS! It’s so great to see everyone dressed up for monochrome Monday!  Remember to come down to the foyer to get a sweet treat!  Don’t forget that tomorrow is once upon a time Tuesday where you can dress up as your favourite book, TB Show, or movie character.  Remind your teachers that will be sending out a Kahoot for your in-class lunch and there will be prizes available.

And now for today’s Dad joke

“Why do ducks have feathers? ….TO COVER THEIR BUTT-QUACKS!”

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

Hi LSS

Okay LSS with perseverance this could be you…

I just want to take a minute to recognize something super great and exciting for our little community. Vancouver Island University has awarded two of our students full tuition scholarships to complete a degree.  This means two of our students are each receiving like $25,ooo.  Alyssa VanHorne is the recipient of the Vancouver Island President’s Award.  She has won one of 6 awards that VIU offers.  This is a major accomplishment and so exciting for Alyssa as she works to become an elementary school teacher.  Catherine Sampson is the recipient of the Chancellor’s Award for VIU.  Again, only 6 of these awards are offered, and Catherine is the recipient of one.  Can you believe it? It’s so awesome!  Catherine is going to pursue her Indigenous studies program.  Please can we give our best 49er cheer as we acknowledge this amazing news and this shows you that hard work pays off!!!!

Improv – Nationals
A little town in Canada is once again having a big impact in the IMPROV world. LSS went to Nationals again this year. It was a challenging year as the group did not have an opportunity to perform in front of live audiences but like true LSS students they persevered.

This year our team obtained a fourth place national finish. – Well done.

STAAR video class visits May 17^th and 18^th

Our Students Taking Action Against Racism group will be showing the video they made to classes on Monday and Tuesday this week. This group of courageous students have an important message on the topic of racism. Teacher leaders will be doing pre and post lessons based on the video on these two days – this is just one way LSS is working to end racism.

SOGI event May 17^th and 18^th
Ms. Sharpe and GSA are participating in and event that will bring together staff and students to connect about the importance of SOGI-inclusive education. The Summit will be an opportunity to hear from 2SLGBTQ+ community leaders, learn from students and staff who are making a difference in their schools, and have fun and connect virtually with people across the Island.

Spirit Week May 17th – 21^st – students’ council sponsored

Monochrome Monday – Wear one colour – Skittles handed out in Foyer at Lunch

Once Upon a Tuesday- Dress as your favourite fictional character (book or movie) – Class Kahoot with Candy Apple Prizes

Meme & Vine Wednesday – Dress as a favourite Meme.  Stickers handed out in Foyer at Lunch

Throwback Thursday – Decade Day, dress in your favourite past styles – Music booth and band tickers at lunch

Formal Friday – Wear your best.  Virtual Red Carpet & Prizes for best dressed

Topic: Ladysmith Secondary PAC Meeting – see agenda attached
Time: May 18, 2021 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Parent teacher virtual interview game plan

Teachers will be available on one of the following days from 3:15 to 5:15:

Starting Tuesday May 25^th and running to May 27^th
You will start receiving emails next week from your child’s teacher indicating what day they are scheduling their appointments. If you would like an interview time, please connect with the teacher to set up a Teams virtual appointment or by phone. Appointments will only be 5 minutes long. Remember you can request to meet with a teacher anytime.

“What’s on This Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for May 17^th to 21^st. – see flyer

Cafeteria –
The menu for the week is on the website: https://ls.schools.sd68.bc.ca/departments/cafeteria/

Dates coming up

May 24^th – Victoria day – school is closed.

May 26^th – Early dismissal 2 pm

May 24 – 26^th Parent teacher interviews

Keep being awesome

D. 2021.05.18_Agenda.docx - Google Docs
Travers

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Friday, May 14, 2021

Math Contest

A big congratulations to all Grade 8’s who participated in the math contest this wee.  Eli Bowden took top place in the school- great job!

Spirit Week

Hey LSS! Don’t forget that Monday is Monochrome Monday!  Dress up in one colour and then come down to the foyer at lunch to get a freezie!

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for Monday.  The soup is French Onion, Short Order is Squeaky Cheese Poutine (GF/Lacto-Vegetarian), Pasta Special is Pesto Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Garlic Bread and also available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF),  and the Dessert is  Chocolate Mousse

And now for today’s Dad joke

As a scarecrow, people say I’m outstanding in my field. But hay, its’s in my jeans.

• 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, May 13, 2021  

Journalism

Are you interested in a future in journalism?  Do you wan to become a published author?  Find out how to get started and where to get published!  Today, Cole Schisler of the Ladysmith Chronicle will be giving a short talk to interested students after school in Room 122.  Can’t make it?  Come see Mrs. Fink to find out more

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Creamy Tomato Basil (Lacto-Vegetarian), Short Order is Chipotle Beef Quesadilla with Caesar Salad, Pasta Special is Bacon Mac’n’Cheese, Garlic Focaccia and also available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Cajun Prawn Caesar Salad, Garlic Focaccia and the Dessert is Lemon Meringue Tart

 Friday’s Block Rotation

Friday’s Block Rotation is BA

And now for today’s Dad joke

Why aren’t koalas actual bears? Because they don’t meet the koalafications.

• 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, May 12, 2021  

Journalism

Are you interested in a future in journalism?  Do you wan to become a published author?  Find out how to get started and where to get published!  This Thursday, May 13^th, Cole Schisler of the Ladysmith Chronicle will be giving a short talk to interested students after school in Room 122.  Can’t make it?  Come see Mrs. Fink to find out more

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Mushroom & Vegetable chowder(Lacto-Vegetarian), Short Order is Butter Chicken, Basmati Rice, Garlic Naan, Pasta Special is Bacon Mac’n’Cheese, Garlic Focaccia and also available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Cajun Prawn Caesar Salad, Garlic Focaccia and the Dessert is Oreo Cheesecake

 49^th Receipts

If you have receipts from the 49^th Parallel Grocery Store, please remember to bring them to the school.  There is a drop box by the office window.   LSS and 49^th Parallel have an agreement that LSS will receive a portion of the total of receipts collected.  This is great news for LSS

And now for today’s Dad joke

Why do crabs never give to charity?  Because they’re shellfish

• 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, May 11, 2021  

Spirit Wear

Attention LSS!  Spirit wear is in!  please come to the office during the long break to pick up your gear!

Journalism

Are you interested in a future in journalism?  Do you wan to become a published author?  Find out how to get started and where to get published!  This Thursday, May 13^th, Cole Schisler of the Ladysmith Chronicle will be giving a short talk to interested students after school in Room 122.  Can’t make it?  Come see Mrs. Fink to find out more

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Broccoli & Bacon, Short Order is Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap with Fries, Pasta Special is Bacon Mac’n’Cheese, Garlic Focaccia and also available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Cajun Prawn Caesar Salad, Garlic Focaccia and the Dessert is Churros with Chocolate Sauce

And now for today’s Dad joke

What is red and smells like blue paint? Red paint

• 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, May 10, 2021  

Journalism

Are you interested in a future in journalism?  Do you wan to become  a published author?  Find out how to get started and where to get published!  This Thursday, May 13^th, Cole Schisler of the Ladysmith Chronicle will be giving a short talk to interested students after school in Room 122.  Can’t make it?  Come see Mrs. Fink to find out more

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Cream of Mushroom (Lacto-Vegetarian), Short Order is Chicken Fingers & Fries, Pasta Special is Bacon Mac’n’Cheese, Garlic Focaccia and also available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Cajun Prawn Caesar Salad, Garlic Focaccia and the Dessert is Cranberry Orange Bliss 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 kind of car does an egg drive?  A yolkswagen

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

Hi LSS

Are you ready to be a student leader next year? We will be saying goodbye to our grade 12 leaders very soon and I want to express my gratitude to each graduating leader and encourage them to keep making positive change in the world as you did here at LSS.

Leadership can start in grade 8 all the way to grade 12. To name a few opportunities: Students’ council, STAAR, SHAPE, GSA, Journalism, Tech crew and Sports are some of the great ways to develop powerful skills. Check in with our present leaders to see what area might get you hooked on being a leader.

Grade 12 leaders – why not approach students that you see as potential leaders and get them involved?

Road Safety – Thursday May 13^th
Grade 11 and 12 students will have an opportunity in their classes to watch the ICBC presentation on road safety this coming week. We will send out the link next week in “This week” email if permitted by ICBC for those who miss it on Thursday.

Spirit Week May 18th – 21^st – students’ council sponsored

Monochrome Monday – Wear one colour – Skittles handed out in Foyer at Lunch

Once Upon a Tuesday- Dress as your favourite fictional character (book or movie) – Class Kahoot with Candy Apple Prizes

Meme & Vine Wednesday – Dress as a favourite Meme.  Stickers handed out in Foyer at Lunch

Throwback Thursday – Decade Day, dress in your favourite past styles – Music booth and band tickers at lunch

Formal Friday – Wear your best.  Virtual Red Carpet & Prizes for best dressed

Topic: Ladysmith Secondary PAC Meeting
Time: May 18, 2021 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/64737480831?pwd=aVR2VENYZWVUd1l1Sm5aTHNVS2dEQT09
Meeting ID: 647 3748 0831 Passcode: Ladyss1! One tap mobile
+17789072071,,64737480831#,,,,,,0#,,87412770# Canada
Dial by your location         +1 778 907 2071 Canada
Meeting ID: 647 3748 0831
Passcode: 87412770

Emergency Preparedness

Our staff and students participated in an earthquake drill on Thursday. In preparation for the drill, staff spent time learning together on Monday about their team roles and equipment after an earthquake.  Once again, we are grateful to our PAC and our community in helping us to get emergency prepared. Teachers reviewed what happens with students before our schoolwide drill.

ADHD Parent Peer to Peer Group support – available every 2nd Tuesday of the month. – see attachment.

VIU’s 2021 Virtual Trades Expo. It is going to be hosted on the Pheedloop platform. This platform allows students to view individual programs through exhibitor booths, as well as watch virtual sessions about the programs.
Students can find out more about the event, and register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-trades-and-applied-technology-expo-tickets-149161127949

“What’s on This Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for May 10^th  to 14^th. – see flyer

Cafeteria –
The menu for the week is on the website: https://ls.schools.sd68.bc.ca/departments/cafeteria/

Dates coming up

May 24^th – Victoria day – school is closed.

Keep being awesome

D. Travers

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Thursday, May 6, 2021  

Math Clinic

Math clinic today after school in room 218.  See you there!

Masks

Students are reminded that masks are required in all areas of the school at all times, except for when eating at your desk or workstation or taking a quick drink.  Lease wear your mask properly to cover the nose and the mouth.  This is a provincial guideline, and all are required to follow it for the health and safety of all.  We are seeing many students not adhering to the policy.

Breakfast Club

Reminder that the Breakfast Club is in room 202 every morning from 8-8:25am.  Everyone welcome

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for Monday.  The soup is Cream of Vegetable (Lacto-Vegetarian), Short Order is Cheese & Potato Perogies with Bacon, Green Onions & Sour Cream, Pasta Special is Bacon Mac’n’Cheese, Garlic Focaccia and also available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Cajun Prawn Caesar Salad, Garlic Focaccia and the Dessert is Chocolate Mousse

And now for today’s Dad joke

What did the paper clip say to the magnet? I find you very attractive.

• 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, May 5, 2021  

Math Clinic

Math clinic this week is tomorrow (Thursday) after school in room 218.  See you there!

Masks

Students are reminded that masks are required in all areas of the school at all times, except for when eating at your desk or workstation or taking a quick drink.  Lease wear your mask properly to cover the nose and the mouth.  This is a provincial guideline, and all are required to follow it for the health and safety of all.  We are seeing many students not adhering to the policy.

Breakfast Club

Reminder that the Breakfast Club is in room 202 every morning from 8-8:25am.  Everyone welcome

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Coconut Curried Yam (Vegan/GF), Short Order is Bacon Cheeseburger with Fries, also available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF),  and the Dessert is New York Cheesecake with Raspberry

And now for today’s Dad joke

What is the longest word in English?  “Smiles. There’s a mile between each s”

• 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, May 4, 2021  

Breakfast Club

Reminder that the Breakfast Club is in room 202 every morning from 8-8:25am.  Everyone welcome

Land and Language

Land and Language would like every class to join tomorrow, Wednesday May 5^th at 10am to listen and learn about MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women) on Microsoft Teams

Eco Walk

Great news staff – Moosey Eco/Buddha Walk today.  Be there for Buddha/Pit Crew if you can

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Italian Wedding, Short Order is Mac’n’Cheese with Garlic Focaccia (Lacto-Vegetarian), also available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), and the Dessert is Chocolate Brownie

And now for today’s Dad joke

Why was 6 afraid of 7?  Because 789!

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