LSS Weekly Communications - January 26, 2024
Uy’ skweyul Ladysmith Secondary Students and Families,
Congratulations on completing the first semester of the 2023-2024 school year. Monday, January 29th is the first day of Semester 2. Grade assemblies will occur on the morning of Wednesday, January 31st and will include important information and reminders for students. Students were all provided their second semester timetable last week during their B block class. If they did not receive their timetable, please have them connect with their counsellor or check in at the office. Students were also given the opportunity to see a counsellor to make any required changes.
Report cards will be available on the MyEd parent portal on February 7th. If you are having trouble accessing the report card, please contact your student’s counsellor or email the office at info.ls@sd68.bc.ca
Toilet Paper Drive
In partnership with the Arts Council of Ladysmith, LSS will be participating in a Toilet Paper Drive from February 1st to February 15th. Please help support the Ladysmith Food Bank by donating toilet paper (single or packages of toilet paper will be accepted). Let’s break a record and fill the food bank shelves. All donations can be brought to the office.
Student Learning Surveys
Next week, families of students in grade 10 and 12 will be receiving information about the upcoming Student Learning Surveys. Grade 10 and 12 students will be completing the survey between February 26th and March 1st. Parents can also complete the survey by following the instructions below. Responses are accepted until May 3rd.
To complete the survey:
- Go to any computer that has an up-to-date internet browser access at home, work, or school.
- Go to www.bced.gov.bc.ca/sat_survey/access.htm
- Under the Parent section- Direct Access – no logon number required select:
- District: the name of your student’s district,
- School: the name of your student’s school,
- Language: the language of your choice.
- Complete the survey by clicking on the appropriate circle to answer each question. Move to the next set of questions by clicking on the right arrow in the bottom right corner of the screen. Click on the left arrow to navigate backwards.
- When you are finished the survey, you will get a message “Thank you for sharing your views”.
- Once complete, your school will have the results immediately.
VIU Child and Youth Care Program Virtual Session
Vancouver Island University’s Child and Youth Care Program has asked us to share Information about their upcoming virtual session. The session will take place on Feb. 7 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm, via zoom. All the details can be found at this link https://campaign.viu.ca/info-sessions-cyc.
For more information on the program take a look at their website is here https://hshs.viu.ca/child-and-youth-care/ and their calendar pages are https://www.viu.ca/programs/human-services/child-and-youth-care-ba.
Career Technical Centre (CTC) – Dual Credit Enrichment – Tuition covered
Grade 12 students that are taking a minimum of two courses at their home school have an opportunity to enroll in up to two courses in a semester at VIU. The courses are used as elective credits that go towards graduation BUT also towards a certificate, diploma or a degree program at VIU. Students that enroll in this CTC program also get their tuition covered. You still have some costs such as VIU student activity fee, supplies or other expenses attached to the course but this is an amazing opportunity.
Interested current Grade 11 students should apply using the CTC website (https://ctc-careerpaths.ca/) and select Dual Credit Enrichment. Application deadline is January 31st, 2024.
You will see that the time between now and Spring Break is packed with important events and activities. As we transition into the new semester, please take note of the important dates and events below.
Hay ce:p ‘qu,
Stephen Epp & Shelley Gvojich
Upcoming events:
- January 29th – First day of Semester #2
- January 31st – Grade Assemblies
- February 5th – Pro-D Day
- February 6th – Pro-D Day
- February 7th – Report Cards available on the Parent Portal
- February 8-9th – Grad Photo Re-takes
- February 12-14th – Course Selections
- February 15th – Grade 9 Immunizations
- February 15-16th – YDI Surveys – Grade 11’s
- February 19th – Family Day Holiday
- February 20th – LSS Community Supports Fair – Gym
- February 21st – PAC Meeting
- February 22nd – Lockdown Drill 2:30pm
- February 26th – March 1st – Student Learning Surveys – Grade 10 & 12
- February 28th – Early Dismissal
- February 28th – Parent Teacher Interviews in Gym
- March 1st – Fire Drill #4 – 9:20am
- March 8th – Last Day before Spring Break
PAC Corner :
The next PAC meeting is Wednesday, February 21st at 6 pm in the Learning Commons (Library).
Please save your Country Grocer receipts and bring them to the box by the office. Country Grocer generously donates a portion of all the receipts collected from the school directly back into our school community.
Attachments:
- “What’s on This Week?” from Kwumut Lelum Child and Family Services.
- Cafeteria menu
- HIgh School Poster for Toileet Paper Drive
Questions?
Please contact our main office at info.ls@sd68.bc.ca or 250-245-3043
LSS Weekly Communication - January 19, 2024
Uy’ skweyul Ladysmith Secondary Students and Families,
As we approach the end of another semester, I hope this message finds you well. Much of this week’s information is a carry over from last week. As always, please contact the school if you have any questions or concerns.
The last day of classes for students will be Thursday, January 25th. Friday, January 26th will be a completion day for those students who have missing work that still needs to be completed. Teachers will communicate directly with students and families if they are required to attend on the Friday. Busses will be running as usual for the completion day for students who require transportation to the school.
The first day of semester 2 will be Monday, January 29th. Timetables for second semester will be distributed to students in B block on Monday, January 22nd. Students requiring timetable changes will have the opportunity to connect with counsellors between January 23rd and January 26th. At this time, our courses for second semester are very full. Course changes will be incredibly limited and will be made in priority order for those students requiring graduation requirements.
As we navigate the recent winter weather that we have been experiencing, I wanted to take a moment to express our sincere appreciation for your flexibility and understanding regarding recent school cancellations due to snowy weather. As a reminder, if schools are closed due to snow, or any other weather-related problems, announcements will be made on local radio stations (WOLF 106.9 FM,WAVE 102.3 FM, and 91.7 COAST FM) by 6:15 a.m., or earlier, on the day of the closure. In addition, the district will post the information on the district’s website, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and Facebook. Families may also receive a message through the School Messenger notification system via phone, email or text. Please keep in mind, however, that there may be situations where this is not always possible, for example, power outages or technical problems. More information about the process is available here. https://www.sd68.bc.ca/district/weather-related-information/
Career Technical Centre (CTC) – Dual Credit Enrichment – Tuition covered
Grade 12 students that are taking a minimum of two courses at their home school have an opportunity to enroll in up to two courses in a semester at VIU. The courses are used as elective credits that go towards graduation BUT also towards a certificate, diploma or a degree program at VIU. Students that enroll in this CTC program also get their tuition covered. You still have some costs such as VIU student activity fee, supplies or other expenses attached to the course but this is an amazing opportunity.
Interested current Grade 11 students should apply using the CTC website (https://ctc-careerpaths.ca/) and select Dual Credit Enrichment. Application deadline is January 31st, 2024.
You will see that the time between now and Spring Break is packed with important events and activities. As we transition into the new semester, please take note of the important dates and events below.
Hay ce:p ‘qu,
Stephen Epp & Shelley Gvojich
Upcoming events:
- January 25th – Last day with students in Semester #1
- January 26th – Student Completion Day
- January 29th – First day of Semester #2
- January 31st – Grade Assemblies
- February 5th – Pro-D Day
- February 6th – Pro-D Day
- February 8-9th – Grad Photo Re-takes
- February 12-14th – Course Selections
- February 15th – Grade 9 Immunizations
- February 15-16th – YDI Surveys – Grade 11’s
- February 19th – Family Day Holiday
- February 20th – LSS Community Supports Fair – Gym
- February 21st – PAC Meeting
- February 22nd – Lockdown Drill 2:30pm
- February 26th – March 1st – Student Learning Surveys – Grade 10 & 12
- February 28th – Early Dismissal
- February 28th – Parent Teacher Interviews in Gym
- March 1st – Fire Drill #4 – 9:20am
- March 8th – Last Day before Spring Break
PAC Corner – Highlights of PAC’s November meeting:
The next PAC meeting is Wednesday, February 21st at 6 pm in the Learning Commons (Library).
Please save your Country Grocer receipts and bring them to the box by the office. Country Grocer generously donates a portion of all the receipts collected from the school directly back into our school community.
Other Important Information to Note:
- Looking to register with Ladysmith Minor Softball? See the informational flyer attached.
- Looking to become a softball umpire? Wanna make some money? See the informational flyer attached.
Attachments:
- “What’s on This Week?” from Kwumut Lelum Child and Family Services.
- Cafeteria Menu
- Softball Registration Flyer
- Softball Umpire Flyer
- Information Session – VIU Health Sciences Programs
Questions?
Please contact our main office at info.ls@sd68.bc.ca or 250-245-3043
Jan 22nd- Jan 26th
Registration poster 2024
Umpire2024
Health Care Info Session Feb 2024
LSS Weekly Communication - January 12, 2024
Uy’ skweyul Ladysmith Secondary Students and Families,
I hope this message finds you all in good health and high spirits as we welcome everyone back to Ladysmith Secondary School after the winter break. As we re-enter the school routine, it’s hard to believe that we are already at the end of another semester.
The last day of classes for students will be Thursday, January 25th. Friday, January 26th will be a completion day for those students who have missing work that still needs to be completed. Teachers will communicate directly with students and families if they are required to attend on the Friday. The first day of semester 2 will be Monday, January 29th. Timetables for second semester will be distributed to students in B block on Monday, January 22nd. Students requiring timetable changes will have the opportunity to connect with counsellors between January 23rd and January 26th. At this time, our courses for second semester are very full. Course changes will be made in priority order for those students requiring graduation requirements.
This week we also experienced some true Winter weather. As a reminder, if schools are closed due to snow, or any other weather-related problems, announcements will be made on local radio stations (WOLF 106.9 FM,WAVE 102.3 FM, and 91.7 COAST FM) by 6:15 a.m., or earlier, on the day of the closure. In addition, the district will post the information on the district’s website, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and Facebook. Families may also receive a message through the School Messenger notification system via phone, email or text. Please keep in mind, however, that there may be situations where this is not always possible, for example, power outages or technical problems. More information about the process is available here. https://www.sd68.bc.ca/district/weather-related-information/
Finally, next week is the January sitting of the provincial assessments for literacy and numeracy. The sitting is to accommodate students who have missed a previous assessment. All students who are registered to write these assessments have received a letter from the school. If you are unsure if your student has completed the required assessments, please contact Shawna in the office or your student’s counsellor.
Hay ce:p ‘qu,
Stephen Epp & Shelley Gvojich
Upcoming events:
- January 15-19th – Provincial Assessment Week
- January 15th – Earthquake Drill 1:50pm
- January 17th – PAC Meeting – CANCELLED
- January 25th – Last day of Semester #1
- January 26th – Student Competition Day
- January 29th – First day of Semester #2
- February 5th – Pro-D Day – No Students in Session
- February 6th – Pro-D Day – No Students in Session
- February 8-9th – Grad Photo re-takes
PAC Corner – Highlights of PAC’s November meeting:
The January 17th PAC meeting has been CANCELLED, our next meeting is Wednesday, February 21st at 6 pm in the Learning Commons (Library).
Please save your Country Grocer receipts and bring them to the box by the office. Country Grocer generously donates a portion of all the receipts collected from the school directly back into our school community.
Attachments:
- “What’s on This Week?” from Kwumut Lelum Child and Family Services.
- Cafeteria menu
Questions?
Please contact our main office at info.ls@sd68.bc.ca or 250-245-3043
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