PAC Minutes January 17, 2022

January PAC Report

Hi LSS
The world just got more complicated this week and at some levels we could feel it at school. The message from Antibullying day was “Lift Each other Up.” Students wrote positive messages which were displayed in the foyer – very powerful LSS. February 23^rd is the day we acknowledge antibullying, but every day is antibullying day. Let’s keep supporting and encouraging one another to do the right thing after all it is part of the 49er Way.

Stay awesome LSS

Parent teacher interview – March 9^th
On March 9^th parent teacher virtual interviews will happen. On Wednesday you will receive information on how to sign up for a virtual interview. Interviews will be in 10-minute time slots and will go from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. Stay tuned.

Note: On March 9^th school will have an early dismissal at 1:00 pm. Busses will arrive right after school for early pick up. Families are reminded that you can connect with teachers any time if you have questions or concerns about your child’s progress.

PAC meeting Feb 28^th – the fun starts at 6:30
LSS PAC Zoom Meeting
https://viu.zoom.us/j/66779292176?pwd=dFA5NGkvSnlMejFxaytJbWNqTmczZz09

Password: 175798
Meeting ID: 667 7929 2176

15 L Water containers needed
In our efforts to be prepared for emergencies we are asking for twelve 15 L water jugs (you know like the ones you get from Costco or other stores). These normally have a $10 deposit so if there are donated, we will save $120. Please drop them off at the office – Cheers

Students’ Council Website
We also encourage students and staff to celebrate those that make LSS a great place to learn.  Visit our student council website and nominate your peers for the 49ers award.  Each month, names will be drawn and a gift card to a local business will be given to both the nominee and nominator.
https://sites.google.com/learn68.ca/lssstudentcouncil/home

It’s not Right
Youth and older adults are invited to participate in a workshop about elder abuse and neglect. See poster attached for this opportunity offered on March 3^rd from 3:30-4:45 at LSS in partnership with Ladysmith Parks Recreation and Culture.

Big Brothers Big Sisters needs you to become a Mentor for a young child.
Become an In-School Mentor and get matched with a child at a nearby elementary school. Or become a Group Mentor and lead a group of virtually or in person. It’s a small commitment with a big impact.

You will play games and have fun while building your mentees confidence and self-esteem with positive feedback.

• Specialized training
• Gleaming component on your resume
• A great addition to your post-secondary application

Learn more or apply now: https://cvi.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/volunteer/

Cafeteria – Students who bring a lunch should eat their lunches in the last 10 minutes of class before lunch – reduces students not having to wear a mask in high traffic areas while eating. Students by grade will be released 10 minutes early if they are purchasing food.
Monday – grade 8, Tuesday – grade 9, Wednesday – grade 10, Thursday – grade 11, Friday – grade 12

We will continue this game plan until further notice. Thanks a bunch for helping with lunch.

Pizza days March 9 – 11 as cafeteria is closed for cleaning.

Engineering at UBC
Are you interested in invention, entrepreneurship and discover? Maybe Engineering is calling you! Check out the flyer attached.

You’re invited to participate in the Arts Council of Ladysmith and Districts’ annual Student Art Show!

This show is all about showcasing the amazing artistic talents of students of all ages and experience levels across the region. To participate, students can complete the submission form found here: www.ladysmitharts.ca/submission

Submission Details

• You can submit up to three pieces by completing the submission form online by March 15, 2022
• Artwork drop off for the in-person show is March 31, 11 AM to 5 PM, at 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith
• Photos of your work can be uploaded with the online form, and are only required if you are participating in the online show
• If you wish to sell your artwork, you will receive 100% of the listed price from any of your pieces that sell on the online gallery.
• If you do not wish to sell your artwork but want it displayed in the show, put “NFS” (Not For Sale) in the price box on the form.
• You do not need to be a member of the ACLD to participate in the show. In the membership number box on the form, just put your own initials.

If you have any questions, please contact Shannon Delaney, the ACLD Education Coordinator, at 250-245-1252 or education@ladysmitharts.ca

Ladysmith Steelers
Thinking about playing some football? Check out the Ladysmith Steelers flyer attached.

BCPFA – High Performance Football Academy – Are you the next Tom Brady? (there is an opening now)
VI Football wants to invite you & your athletes to be part of the BCPFA High Performance Football Academy, for youth ages 9-18.
More details of the program, costs, and the timeline, (games etc.) can be found on the website. VI North Academy. Attached is the parent/player letter – check it out.

Softball Registration
Registration for Ladysmith Lightning is happening. Sign up early to save some bucks. See the flyer attached.

LSS Interact Club

Next Saturday, March 5^th the Interact Club will be at 49^th Parallel from 10am-4pm fundraising for The Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking. Any donations are appreciated and will be acknowledged with a souvenir pin.  Please stop by to support this worthy cause.

Uy’ netulh,
Attached is the “What’s on This Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for February 28^th to March 4^th

Rec Room at FJCC

Rec Room @ Lunch, open on Tuesdays for our students!

Dates to remember
February 28^th – Some of our International students go to Mt. Washington
March 4^th – Fire drill
March 8^th – Find your fit – opportunity for students to explore and ask questions about various careers.
March 9^th – Parent teacher interviews
March 11^th – Last day of classes before Spring Break
March 28^th – Monday – school back in session

Ride your bike in the rain with your friends

D. ladysmith steelers football club (2)
2022 It's Not Right LSS
Youth Football Opportunity - North Island
2022 Student Show Call For Art
Registration poster 2022
2022 - High school info session - brochure
Travers

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Monday, February 28, 2022  

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria, the Soup is Creamy Tomato Basil, Salad Special is Greek Salad, Buddha Bowls are also available, and the Short Order is Mac and Cheese with Garlic Toast

Masks

For you masks to be worn correctly please remember to wear your masks over your NOSE and MOUTH

And now for today’s Dad joke

Which state has the most streets?  Rhode Island

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Wednesday, February 23, 2022  

Student Council

Student Council wants everyone to come down to the foyer at lunch today for free pink lemonade, a candy guessing game and photo booth for anti-bullying day

Intramurals

There will be no intramural games at lunch today.  check the schedule to see when you play next!

Staff Committee Meeting

Staff Committee Meeting is going to be happening today at lunch IN PERSON in room 115 instead of on teams?

Match Clinic

Are things blown out of proportion in your life? Scale back on them in Math Clinic, today after school, in room 218.

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria, the Soup is Chicken Noodle, Salad Special is Taco Salad, Buddha Bowls are also available, and the Short Order is Chicken Fingers with Fries

French Immersion

Are you a former French Immersion student looking to continue your language studies? Are you a core French student wanting to become fluent?  If so please come to room 122 on Friday at lunch to discuss exiting French opportunities offered at the University of Ottawa.  Talk with LSS Alum, Ally Segreto and get inspired to further your French Education.

Basketball

If any students need volunteer hours for grad or scholarships and are willing to help score keep or live stream basketball games, please see Mr. Rodgers as soon as possible

Shirt Day

Tomorrow is Rock and Roll T-shirt Day

And now for today’s Dad joke

Why are elevator jokes so classic and good?  They work on many levels

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria, the Soup is Greek Red Lentil, Salad Special is Taco Salad, Buddha Bowls are also available, and the Short Order is Submarine Sandwich with Fries

Intramurals

Intramural playoffs start today!  for Juniors, “The Best of the Best” will play “Nathan’s” Team, and for Seniors “Amazing” will play “Tim Biebs”.  Please make sure to report the outcome of each game to Ms. Lechthaler.  Thank you

Student Council

Student Council wants to remind everyone that tomorrow is Anti-Bullying Day, so please make sure to wear a pink shirt.  There will be complimentary pink lemonade, and candy guessing games, and photo booth tomorrow at lunch.  Thanks for being awesome LSS!

Interact Club

Today is Human Trafficking Awareness Day.  If you didn’t receive a blue ribbon in our C Block Class, come get one from the office courtesy of the Ladysmith Interact Club.  Please wear them to support Human Trafficking Victims

Math

The Canadian Math Competition for students in Grades 9-11 will be written tomorrow after lunch in Room 215.  Teachers, a list of participating students has been emailed to teachers.  Students, please arrive with a pencil, eraser and your calculators.

French Immersion

Are you a former French Immersion student looking to continue your language studies? Are you a core French student wanting to become fluent?  If so please come to room 122 on Friday at lunch to discuss exiting French opportunities offered at the University of Ottawa.  Talk with LSS Alum, Ally Segreto and get inspired to further your French Education.

Basketball

If any students need volunteer hours for grad or scholarships and are willing to help score keep or live stream basketball games, please see Mr. Rodgers as soon as possible

Shirt Day

February 24^th, Thursday, is Rock and Roll T-shirt Day

 Masks

For you masks to be worn correctly please remember to wear your masks over your NOSE and MOUTH

And now for today’s Dad joke

I don’t play soccer because I enjoy the sport. I’m just doing it for kicks

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

Hi LSS
Today the BC Lions joined us virtually to encourage us all not to be a Bystanders. Our SHAPE (Sexual Harassment Awareness Prevention and Education) leaders sponsored this event. At LSS we are not just about teaching fractions (although fractions are important) we are about teaching life skills that strengthen the community we all live in. Thank you to our staff sponsors Kim Chadwick and Jen Silvey and to our SHAPE student members for your leadership and for SHAP(E)ing us all.

Parent teacher interview – March 9^th
On March 9^th parent teacher virtual interviews will happen. In the next week or so, we will send out a link for you to sign up to do a virtual interview with your child’s teacher. Interviews will be in 10 minute time slots and will go from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. Stay tuned.

Note: On March 9^th school will have an early dismissal at 1:00 pm. Busses will arrive right after school

PAC meeting Feb 28^th – the fun starts at 6:30
LSS PAC Zoom Meeting
https://viu.zoom.us/j/66779292176?pwd=dFA5NGkvSnlMejFxaytJbWNqTmczZz09

Password: 175798
Meeting ID: 667 7929 2176

15 L Water containers needed
In our efforts to be prepared for emergencies we are asking for twelve 15 L water jugs (you know like the ones you get from Costco or other stores). These normally have a $10 deposit so if there are donated, we will save $120. Please drop them off at the office – Cheers

Pink Shirt Day -Wednesday, February 23^rd #LiftEachOtherUp
This Wednesday, wear pink and make the pledge to Lift Each Other Up.  Student Council has made a video that shows how you can be an ally and help end buyllying.  Lessons will happen in students’ A-block classes and students can write their pledge which will be used for our photobooth backdrop.  Pink lemonade and candy guessing will take place in the foyer at lunch.

Students’ Council Website
We also encourage students to celebrate those that make LSS a great place to learn.  Visit our student council website and nominate your peers for the 49ers award.  Each month, names will be drawn and a gift card to a local business will be given to both the nominee and nominator.
https://sites.google.com/learn68.ca/lssstudentcouncil/home

It’s not Right
Youth and older adults are invited to participate in a workshop about elder abuse and neglect. See poster attached for this opportunity offered on March 3^rd at LSS in partnership with Ladysmith Parks Recreation and Culture.

Cafeteria is open – Students who bring a lunch should eat their lunches in the last 10 minutes of class before lunch – reduces students not having to wear a mask in high traffic areas while eating. Students by grade will be released 10 minutes early if they are purchasing food.
Monday – grade 8, Tuesday – grade 9, Wednesday – grade 10, Thursday – grade 11, Friday – grade 12

We will continue this game plan until further notice. Thanks a bunch for helping with lunch.

Course selection update for 2022-23
Course selection for grade 8 – 11 students was completed this past week. If you were away check in with your counsellor to make sure you are good to go for classes next school year.

Counsellors are heading to our feeder schools soon to meet with future LSS grade 8 students to do their course selection – very exciting.

Engineering at UBC
Are you interested in invention, entrepreneurship and discover? Maybe Engineering is calling you! Check out the flyer attached.

You’re invited to participate in the Arts Council of Ladysmith and Districts’ annual Student Art Show!

This show is all about showcasing the amazing artistic talents of students of all ages and experience levels across the region. To participate, students can complete the submission form found here: www.ladysmitharts.ca/submission

Submission Details

• You can submit up to three pieces by completing the submission form online by March 15, 2022
• Artwork drop off for the in-person show is March 31, 11 AM to 5 PM, at 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith
• Photos of your work can be uploaded with the online form, and are only required if you are participating in the online show
• If you wish to sell your artwork, you will receive 100% of the listed price from any of your pieces that sell on the online gallery.
• If you do not wish to sell your artwork but want it displayed in the show, put “NFS” (Not For Sale) in the price box on the form.
• You do not need to be a member of the ACLD to participate in the show. In the membership number box on the form, just put your own initials.

If you have any questions, please contact Shannon Delaney, the ACLD Education Coordinator, at 250-245-1252 or education@ladysmitharts.ca

Ladysmith Steelers
Thinking about playing some football? Check out the Ladysmith Steelers flyer attached.

BCPFA – High Performance Football Academy – Are you the next Tom Brady? (there is an opening now)
VI Football wants to invite you & your athletes to be part of the BCPFA High Performance Football Academy, for youth ages 9-18.
More details of the program, costs, and the timeline, (games etc.) can be found on the website. VI North Academy. Attached is the parent/player letter – check it out.

Softball Registration
Registration for Ladysmith Lightning is happening. Sign up early to save some bucks. See the flyer attached.

Interact
Do you want to help build a resource that our community and those surrounding will use for years to come? The Ladysmith Youth Planning Committee is looking for a few students who would like to improve their involvement in the community of Ladysmith.
Objective: Gather a small group of students who are willing to bring their ideas forward on how best to establish a source for our community. This group of students would be expected to meet once a month alongside a few Rotarians and members from the Youth Planning committee. At these meetings the group would discuss …
1. The best platform for this source
2. What information is needed and where to get it.
3. How to keep the source up to date
4. How to get the word out once it is complete
If this sounds interesting Please contact lucydec26@gmail.com or kapow2@shaw.ca for more info.

Uy’ netulh,
Attached is the “What’s on This Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for February 21^st to 25^th

Rec Room at FJCC

Rec Room @ Lunch, open on Tuesdays for our students!

Dates to remember
February 21^st – BC Family day-school not in session
February 24^th – Grade 9 immunizations
February 24^th – Lock down drill
February 28^th – Some of our International students go to Mt. Washington
March 4^th – Fire drill
March 11^th – Last day of classes before Spring Break
March 28^th – Monday – school back in session

Ride your bike

D. 2022 It's Not Right LSS
Youth Football Opportunity - North Island
Registration poster 2022
2022 - High school info session - brochure
ladysmith steelers football club (2)
Travers

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Friday, February 18, 2022

Basketball

If any students need volunteer hours for grad or scholarships and are willing to help score keep or live stream basketball games, please see Mr. Rodgers as soon as possible

Athletics

Any basketball players whose seasons are now done, please return your jerseys to Mr. Rodgers ASAP in the PE office

SHAPE

Teachers this is a reminder we have a presentation via Teams from the BC Lions on “Be more than a bystander” at 9:50am today

Intramurals

Attention all students participating in volleyball intramurals.  Playoffs begin next week!  Stay tuned for the schedule, which will be posted in the gym on Tuesday.

Shirt Day

February 24^th, Thursday, is Rock and Roll T-shirt Day

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria, the Soup is Chef’s Choice, Salad Special is Chef’s Salad, Buddha Bowls are also available, and the Short Order is Breakfast Burrito $4.00

And now for today’s Dad joke

What did the spider do on the computer?  Made a website!

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Thursday, February 17, 2022  

SHAPE

Tomorrow we are welcoming the BC Lions via Teams, to do a presentation on “Be more than a bystander” wear your CFL jersey to show support!

Intramurals

Attention all students participating in volleyball intramurals.  Playoffs begin next week!  Stay tuned for the schedule, which will be posted in the gym on Tuesday.

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria, the Soup is Beef Barley, Salad Special is Chef’s Salad, Buddha Bowls are also available, and the Short Order is Mac & Cheese with Garlic Toast

And now for today’s Dad joke

What’s an astronaut’s favorite part of a computer?  The space bar

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Wednesday, February 16, 2022  

Shirt Day

February 24^th, Thursday, is Rock and Roll T-shirt Day

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria, the Soup is Creamy Tomato Basil, Salad Special is Chef’s Salad, Buddha Bowls are also available, and the Short Order is Chicken Fingers with Fries.

Masks

For you masks to be worn correctly please remember to wear your masks over your NOSE and MOUTH

And now for today’s Dad joke

What’s the best way to watch a fly fishing tournament?  Live stream

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria, the Soup is Cream of Broccoli, Salad Special is Chef’s Salad, Buddha Bowls are also available, and the Short Order is Beef Burrito.

And now for today’s Dad joke

How do lawyers say goodbye?  We’ll be suing ya

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

Hi LSS
We would like to acknowledge the amazing work of our LSS PAC and PAC emergency liaison Heather Priestly to enhance our emergency preparedness.  We have made great progress over the last few years at LSS to get our emergency kiosk in place and ready.  It is not without support from our PAC, our LSS staff and district along with our community that we would be where we are today.  I want to acknowledge the donations which came in to support this initiative from the amazing Ladysmith Healthcare Auxiliary, our families with used coveralls and toques, Old Town Bakery for buckets, Sealegs Kayaking Adventures with crates for storage and from the Ladysmith Search and Rescue for our stretchers.  We are so grateful to everyone who helped to champion this effort!

BC LIONS – sponsored by SHAPE
Be More Than a Bystander is a ground breaking initiative between the Ending Violence Association of BC and the BC Lions aimed at increasing the understanding regarding the impact of gender-based violence. The program will break the silence surrounding gender-based violence by providing tools, language and practical ideas about how to become more than a bystander, how to speak up and how to communicate that violence and abuse are not acceptable. This year we will be offering the program virtually and it will be facilitated by two BC Lions players on February 18th at 10am.

Course Selection for 2022-23
The week of February 14^th LSS is starting course selection for next year. Course calendars are on the LSS website under Students and Parents. This week you were emailed the course selection form to do some pre-selection thinking. THESE FORMS are NOT to be brought back. They are just for your planning. All selection is done electronically and counsellors will guide students through the process. Students practiced logging into their MyEd accounts at the end of the semester so if your child was absent when this took place or if new to LSS, please stop by the office and Mrs. Parkes can help get students logged in.

Have a child in grade 7? – Our counsellors will be visiting our feeder schools before Spring Break.

Please note: One change in course planning is that we are not offering FOM 11 or 12. It will only be offered as an Island Connect Education course.

Cafeteria is open – Students who bring a lunch should eat their lunches in the last 10 minutes of class before lunch – reduces students not having to wear a mask in high traffic areas while eating. Students by grade will be released 10 minutes early if they are purchasing food.
Monday – grade 8, Tuesday – grade 9, Wednesday – grade 10, Thursday – grade 11, Friday – grade 12

We will continue this game plan until further notice. Thanks a bunch for helping with lunch

LSS Spirit wear – “Hot off the Press! – Last day is Monday Feb 14^th

We got Spirit yes we do we got Spirit how about you?

Ladysmith Spirit Wear is now ready to be ordered. We have crewnecks, hoodies, toques, sweatpants and more! All items include our logo from last year. To check out all of the items available for purchase, please see the attached order form, and sizing chart. 

To purchase spirit wear, students can pay by cash or cheque at the accounting window or online as per below:

Get setup in three simple steps:

1.      Create Your Profile: Go to https://nlps.schoolcashonline.com and click on “Register” and fill in all appropriate fields.

2.      Confirm Your Email: Check your inbox for the email confirmation and click on the link inside. Sign in with your new login details.

3.      Add a Student: Click “Add Student” and fill in the required fields with your child’s details.

More information and instructions on how to sign up and use School Cash Online are available here https://www.sd68.bc.ca/schoolcashonline/.”

Ladysmith Steelers
Thinking about playing some football? Check out the Ladysmith Steelers flyer attached.

BCPFA – High Performance Football Academy – Are you the next Tom Brady? (there is an opening now)
VI Football wants to invite you & your athletes to be part of the BCPFA High Performance Football Academy, for youth ages 9-18.
More details of the program, costs, and the timeline, (games etc.) can be found on the website. VI North Academy. Attached is the parent/player letter – check it out.

Softball Registration
Registration for Ladysmith Lightning is happening. Sign up early to save some bucks. See the flyer attached.

Interact
Do you want to help build a resource that our community and those surrounding will use for years to come? The Ladysmith Youth Planning Committee is looking for a few students who would like to improve their involvement in the community of Ladysmith.
Objective: Gather a small group of students who are willing to bring their ideas forward on how best to establish a source for our community. This group of students would be expected to meet once a month alongside a few Rotarians and members from the Youth Planning committee. At these meetings the group would discuss …
1. The best platform for this source
2. What information is needed and where to get it.
3. How to keep the source up to date
4. How to get the word out once it is complete
If this sounds interesting Please contact lucydec26@gmail.com or kapow2@shaw.ca for more info.

Uy’ netulh,
Attached is the “What’s on This Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for February 14^th to 18^th

Rec Room at FJCC

Rec Room @ Lunch, open on Tuesdays for our students!

Dates to remember
February 14^th week – course selection for 2022-23. Course selection booklets are on the school website under parents and students.
February 21^st – BC Family day-school not in session
February 24^th – Grade 9 immunizations
March 11^th – Last day of classes before Spring Break
March 28^th – Monday – school back in session

Enjoy the Sun

D. Travers2022 Spirit Wear size chart (1)
Ladysmith Spirit Wear 2022 Order sheet
ladysmith steelers football club (2) (1)
Registration poster 2022
Youth Football Opportunity - North Island