LSS Weekly communication - September 20, 2024
Uy’ skweyul Ladysmith Secondary Students and Families,
This past week was a great week at Ladysmith Secondary School. Staff and students participated in a spirit week, where there were several themed dress-up days and opportunities for community building. Our Grade 12 students also had the opportunity to attend the Canadian University Event, where post-secondary institutions from across Canada were present to share information. On Thursday, students had the opportunity to have their yearly school photo taken. If you missed picture day or wish to have your picture retaken, photo retake day is on October 22nd.
Monday September 30th is National Truth and Reconciliation Day. At Ladysmith Secondary, we believe this work is not about a single day, but rather our journey towards Truth and Reconciliation is ongoing and something we work towards each day. We encourage and welcome families to join us in this work. Next week at LSS, our school community will be participating in a variety of cultural and educational opportunities. We will begin the week with drumming and will work towards creating a school-wide weaving that will come together at the weeks end with a whole-school circle.
A reminder that our school cafeteria is now open for lunch. The cafeteria accepts both cash and tap. Each week a menu for the following week will be available with the weekly communication.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.
Hay ce:p ‘qu,
Shelley Gvojich & Jake Hardy
Upcoming events:
- September 23rd – 27th Truth and Reconciliation Week
- September 25th – New Grade 8 rotation begins
- September 30th – National Truth and Reconciliation Day (No School)
- October 4th – Terry Fox Run (C Block)
- October 14th – Thanksgiving (No School)
- October 17th – Earthquake Drill
- October 17th – Early Dismissal 2pm (TENTATIVE)
- October 17th – Parent Teacher Interviews (TENTATIVE)
- October 18th – BC Post Secondary Day 9-11pm
- October 22nd – Photo retake day
- October 25th – Professional Development Day (No School)
- October 28th – November 1st – Provincial Assessments
PAC Corner.. September Meeting HIghlights
It was great to see some new faces at our September PAC meeting.
During the meeting, we voted to use direct some PAC funds towards a new bandsaw for the woodworking program. It was also decided to allow the Grad committee to use our gaming license for fundraising events again this year.
Finally, we appreciated Ms. Gvojich and Mr. Hardy taking the time to review and explain some policies and procedures such as the personal digital device policy.
Our next meeting, Wednesday, October 23rd at 6pm, will be our Annual General Meeting. There will be a Treasurer position to fill this year. Please consider attending to have your voice heard! All are welcome, please join us!
Attachments:
- “What’s on This Week?” from Kwumut Lelum Child and Family Services.
- Weekly Cafeteria Menu
Questions?
Please contact our main office at info.ls@sd68.bc.ca or 250-245-3043
LSS Weekly Communication - September 6th
Dear Ladysmith Secondary Students and Families,
At the end of the first week of a new school year, I am excited to share this first weekly update with our LSS community. There is no energy quite like the first few days of school as students settle into their new classes and get back into the groove of finding some routine.
We would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge those who have contributed in starting our first week off in such a good way. Many thanks to all of our teaching and support staff that have created a welcoming environment for our students. A large thank you is also owed to our counsellors who have helped support new students and worked to adjust schedules, so students have the courses they need. We would also like to give a special thank you to our custodians & maintenance crews, as well as everyone else behind the scenes who have spent countless hours getting our school ready for students to return.
Thank to our LSS families for helping our students get back into their school routine. You will have received an email from our Interim Superintendent last Friday outlining the new restrictions for personal digital devices. We wanted to take this opportunity to remind students and families that:
- During instructional time, personal digital devices at LSS are to be turned off or placed on airplane mode. Consideration will be given to:
- use of personal digital devices for appropriate educational purposes
- accessibility and accommodation needs;
- medical and health needs;
- equity to support learning environments.
- If students choose to bring a personal digital device to school, please ensure that before they enter the classroom, they are turned off, placed on airplane mode, and put away for the remainder of the class/instructional time, unless a teacher has directly given permission to use it for educational purposes.
- The school team will work collaboratively with families to ensure students have the support needed to manage their device usage in a healthy and safe manner.
- Students are not permitted to take photos or videos of other students/staff at any time without their explicit consent.
Next week, students in grade 9-12 will be participating in grade assemblies where personal digital devices and other aspects of the code of conduct will be discussed. Attached, you will find a copy of our updated student handbook. This will also be available on our school website beginning next week.
Finally, a reminder to families that all school-based fees can be paid on line directly by clicking here
Each week you will receive a communication that outlines important information from the week and gives a glance to the week ahead for important information. You will also see upcoming events listed below and a weekly communication from our school PAC. Finally, there will often be attachments with important school or community information. As always, if you have questions, Please contact our main office at info.ls@sd68.bc.ca or 250-245-3043.
Thanks again for a great start up and wishing you all a wonderful weekend.
Thanks kindly,
Shelley Gvojich & Jake Hardy
Upcoming events:
- September 11th – Grade 9-12 assemblies (Grade 8 happened on first day of school)
- September 13th – Fire Drill
- September 18th – Canadian University Event at Dover
- September 18th @ 6pm – PAC meeting in Learning Commons – Everyone Welcome
- September 19th – VIU Recruitment Visit from 9am-12pm. Interested in attending VIU next year please check it out.
- September 19th – Picture Day
- September 20th – Marc Mero Presentation (more info to come)
- September 30th – National Truth and Reconciliation Day (No School)
PAC Corner.. Your voices matter!
Are you interested in being more involved with the school community? Consider joining the Parents Auxiliary Committee (PAC)!
The School Act gives parents the right, through PACs, to assume an advisory role in every school. PAC is the officially recognized collective voice of parents of their school. It is a forum to discuss matters related to the education of your children. In addition, a PAC, works with the school administration to allocate gaming funds received by the province of British Columbia. Unlike elementary school PAC’s, there is no fundraising involved and meetings typically last no longer than an hour.
The PAC meets on the third Wednesday of most months at 6:00pm in the library. Our first meeting is Wednesday September 18.
All parents are PAC members and are welcome to attend!
Attachments:
- “What’s on This Week?” from Kwumut Lelum Child and Family Services.
- “Flexible Options to Meet Your Needs” from FJCC Swim Club
- LSS Student Handbook 2024-2025
Questions?
Please contact our main office at info.ls@sd68.bc.ca or 250-245-3043
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