ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Tuesday, November 16, 2021  

Student Council

Attention all student council members, there is NO meeting today.  we’ll see you next Tuesday

Grad Committee

Grad committee meeting Friday at lunch in the library

Sr Girls Basketball

There will be a senior girls basketball practice Wednesday at 6:00pm

Sr. Boys Basketball

Senior boy’s basketball practice today at 6:00pm

Athletics

Could all volleyball and senior boy’s soccer players please return your jerseys to Mr. Rodgers in the gym as soon as possible.

Chess/Games Club

Are you looking for a mate?  We checkmate every Thursday after school.  Come out to games/chess club, Thursday 3:15 in room 204

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), the Soup is Chicken Noodle, Salad Special is Golden Beet & Goat Cheese, and Short Order is Mac and Cheese with Garlic Bread

Toque Drive

If you have any toques at home that you would like to donate to the toque drive please bring them to the front office

And now for today’s Dad joke

Which vegetable should you never invite on a boat trip?  A Leek

• 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

Monday, November 15, 2021

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), the Soup is Cream of Broccoli, Salad Special is Golden Beet & Goat Cheese, and Short Order is Turkey Bacon Wrap with Fries

 Gr 8 Girls Basketball

The grade 8 girls basketball practice for today is cancelled. We will practice tomorrow at 3:00.

Toque Drive

If you have any toques at home that you would like to donate to the toque drive please bring them to the front office

Peer Tutors

Attention all peer tutors:  Please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to complete your self-assessment for term 1.  Again please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to complete your self-assessment for term 1

And now for today’s Dad joke

And the lord said unto John, “come forth and you will receive eternal life”.  John came fifth and won a toaster

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

Hi LSS
This Saturday is World Kindness day. At LSS we work at making Kindness our focus everyday. Do we succeed every day? – no way, but we are trying. As the school and home work together to support our kids please encourage your children to be kind.

This week coming up, Ms. Harrison and I will be checking in with our grade 8 students to see how they are doing. From teacher feedback there are lots of positives: cooperative, persevering and open to learning. Cell phone use during class needs to be discouraged – best left in their bag or locker, having an organized binder is important, doing their best to build their foundation of skills and habits and not damaging school property are a few of the things students need to work on.

Gratitude

LSS held a virtual Remembrance Day Ceremony on November 10^th.  A big thank you goes out to the students and staff who volunteered to help with the setup, readings, singing and trumpet playing.  One of our grade 12 students, Caden Teneycke had an interview with a local veteran and we showed a few minutes during the ceremony.  We thought you might be interested as well in seeing it, so here is the link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AQ9N4kKFC5Mff_b0cUy56I8HVYOp8-sj/view?usp=sharing

We will be providing the longer version to staff to show the rest in their classes.

Report Cards

As we near the end of Semester 1 Term 1, students have been busy completing work so that teachers can report on student progress. Chat with your child to see if they are up to date in their work. Report cards will come out on the Parent Portal November 22^nd. Don’t know how to get on the Parent Portal? Check in with our amazing office staff. *Just a note that some sections of the parent portal are temporarily disabled while teachers prepare report cards.

LSS Grad News:

Monday November 15^th Logo contest for Grad clothing submissions due

Wednesday November 17^th will be a Denim Day for LSS Grads

PAC sponsored Toque drive

At LSS the PAC and administration work together on Emergency Response Planning for our students and staff.  Part of emergency preparation is not only acquiring foil blankets and tarps but cold weather gear like toques!

We all have that toque in the bottom of the winter clothes bin that your child would NEVER wear and you are not sure if even the LHA Thrift store could sell!  We are looking for donations of those toques.  Please drop any adult sized toque donation at the school office between November 8-19th.

Your donation ensures PAC funds are spent on students-NOT old toques.  Our hope is that the students will NEVER have to wear them.

Career Technical Centre

On Wednesday, November 17th at 12:45 pm Rob Gowan-Smith will be coming to Ladysmith Secondary to present on CTC programs and Dual-Credit opportunities.  Please take attendance and then immediately send any Grade 11 students to the multi-purpose room for the presentation.  There will be a call down for all Grade 11s at the start of the block.

Cafeteria will be open but with a simplified menu on Friday Nov 19^th

PAC fundraisers

If you have 49^th grocery till receipts please send them with your kids and drop off the receipts in the box outside the office – Deposits of refundable bottles, cans and containers should be placed in a clear plastic bag (70 litres or so) and deposited at the Bottle Depot using (250)245-3043. These fundraisers help support our students’ activities. 😊

Dates to remember

November 15^th – First day of Semester 1 term 2

November 18^th – Visit form Yukon First Nations Educational representatives

November 19^th – Transgender day of remembrance

November 22^nd – Report cards available on Parent Portal

November 25^th – Lockdown drill

November 26^th – Pizza day as cafeteria is closed for a catering event.

Trying our best, Getting better each day and Doing the Right thing – 49er way

1. Travers

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Friday, November 12, 2020  

 Volleyball Concession

After school today in the gym, the Jr. Boys Volleyball team has a Concession.  Check it out

Peer Tutors

Attention all peer tutors:  Please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to complete your self-assessment for term 1.  Again please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to complete your self-assessment for term 1

Photos

We have received more school photos for pick up at the office.  We have 1^st set of photos, Retakes and 2^nd set of photos.

Jr. boys Volleyball Island Championships

LSS is hosting the Junior Boys Volleyball Island championships this Friday and Saturday.  We are in need of volunteers for line judges and score keepers.  If you are in need of volunteer hours for grad or just wanting to volunteer your time and watch some good volleyball, please see Mr. Rodgers in the gym to sign up.

Jersey returns

A reminder to all Jr. Girls Volleyball players and Sr. Boys Soccer Players to please return your jerseys to Mr. Rodgers in the gym at your earliest convenience

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), the Soup is Chef’s Choice, Salad Special is Broccoli Salad,  Short Order is Poutine and the dessert is Apricot Crumble Square

And now for today’s Dad joke

I couldn’t figure out why the baseball kept getting larger.  Then it hit me.

• 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, November 10, 2020  

Photos

We have received more school photos for pick up at the office.  We have 1^st set of photos, Retakes and 2^nd set of photos.

Gr 8 Girls Basketball

There will be a Grade 8 Girls Basketball practice today right after School

 Gr 8 Boys Basketball

Grade 8 Boys Basketball players have a practice today right after school in the gym.

 Jr. boys Volleyball Island Championships

LSS is hosting the Junior Boys Volleyball Island championships this Friday and Saturday.  We are in need of volunteers for line judges and score keepers.  If you are in need of volunteer hours for grad or just wanting to volunteer your time and watch some good volleyball, please see Mr. Rodgers in the gym to sign up.

Jersey returns

A reminder to all Jr. Girls Volleyball players and Sr. Boys Soccer Players to please return your jerseys to Mr. Rodgers in the gym at your earliest convenience

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), the Soup is Borscht, Salad Special is Broccoli Salad,  Short Order is Chicken Burger with Fries and the dessert is Nanaimo Bars

 Math Clinic

Math Clinic today after school in room 218 from 3:00 to 4:00 for all your number needs.  Everyone welcome!

And now for today’s Dad joke

I know a lot of jokes about unemployed people but none of them work.

• 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, November 9, 2020  

 Photos

We have received more school photos for pick up at the office.  We have 1^st set of photos, Retakes and 2^nd set of photos.

 Poppies

Poppies are available in the office, and you may leave a donation if you like

Gr 8 Girls Basketball

There will be a Grade 8 Girls Basketball practice tomorrow, (Wednesday) right after School

Gr 8 Boys Basketball

Grade 8 Boys Basketball players have a practice Wednesday right after school in the gym.

Paper Poppies – Teachers

Teachers are reminded to pick up the paper poppies for your D Block class from your mailbox today and to send your completed poppies to the office by Wednesday morning please

Jr. boys Volleyball Island Championships

LSS is hosting the Junior Boys Volleyball Island championships this Friday and Saturday.  We are in need of volunteers for line judges and score keepers.  If you are in need of volunteer hours for grad or just wanting to volunteer your time and watch some good volleyball, please see Mr. Rodgers in the gym to sign up.

Jersey returns

A reminder to all Jr. Girls Volleyball players and Sr. Boys Soccer Players to please return your jerseys to Mr. Rodgers in the gym at your earliest convenience

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), the Soup is Cabbage Roll, Salad Special is Broccoli Salad,  Short Order is Chicken Fingers with Fries and the dessert is Chocolate Mousse

And now for today’s Dad joke

What’s the difference between a guitar and a fish?  You can’t tuna fish!

• 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

Monday, November 8, 2020  

 Photos

We have received more school photos for pick up at the office.  We have 1^st set of photos, Retakes and 2^nd set of photos.

Paper Poppies – Teachers

Teachers are reminded to pick up the paper poppies for your D Block class from your mailbox today and to send your completed poppies to the office by Wednesday morning please

Jr. boys Volleyball Island Championships

LSS is hosting the Junior Boys Volleyball Island championships this Friday and Saturday.  We are in need of volunteers for line judges and score keepers.  If you are in need of volunteer hours for grad or just wanting to volunteer your time and watch some good volleyball, please see Mr. Rodgers in the gym to sign up.

Jersey returns

A reminder to all Jr. Girls Volleyball players and Sr. Boys Soccer Players to please return your jerseys to Mr. Rodgers in the gym at your earliest convenience

Indigenous Ed

Today we recognize Indigenous Veterans Da.  Over 12,000 Indigenous people have volunteered for service, despite not being considered citizens of Canada until 1960.  This day began in 1994 when Indigenous Veterans were not recognized at Remembrance Day events.

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), the Soup is Chicken Noodle, Salad Special is Broccoli Salad,  Short Order is Ham & Pepperoni Pizza Sub with Fries and the dessert is White chocolate Cranberry Blondie

And now for today’s Dad joke

What did the pirate say when he turned 80 years old?  Aye Matey.

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

Whats On this Week Nov 8-13
BC Transit TFAP Poster - Cowichan
Happy Diwali LSS
Diwali started this past week. Diwali symbolises the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. This fits in so well with LSS as we work to create a culture of caring and Kindness.

On the topic of light – Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour Saturday night – more sleep – yahoo.

Report Cards

As we near the end of Semester 1 Term 1, students are busy completing work so that teachers can report on student progress. Chat with your child to see if they are up to date in their work. Report cards will come out on the Parent Portal November 22^nd. Don’t know how to get on the Parent Portal? Check in with our amazing office staff.

Interact Club

Interested in providing local and international service and leadership to the help strengthen community and community members? Join the Interact club and find that inner giving person that is just waiting to burst out of you. Thursday at lunch on the library mezzanine.

Craft club

Feeling crafty? Join like minded people on Mondays and Thursdays in room 104.

PAC sponsored Toque drive

At LSS the PAC and administration work together on Emergency Response Planning for our students and staff.  Part of emergency preparation is not only acquiring foil blankets and tarps but cold weather gear like toques!

We all have that toque in the bottom of the winter clothes bin that your child would NEVER wear and you are not sure if even the LHA Thrift store could sell!  We are looking for donations of those toques.  Please drop any adult sized toque donation at the school office between November 8-19th.

Your donation ensures PAC funds are spent on students-NOT old toques.  Our hope is that the students will NEVER have to wear them.

Career Technical Centre

On Wednesday, November 10th at 12:45 pm Rob Gowan-Smith will be coming to Ladysmith Secondary to present on CTC programs and Dual-Credit opportunities.  Please take attendance and then immediately send any Grade 11 students to the multi-purpose room for the presentation.  There will be a call down for all Grade 11s at the start of the block.

Remembrance Day Assembly
On Wednesday November 10^th we will have an assembly to acknowledge Remembrance Day. Thank you to Mr. Alsop, Mr. Taylor and students that will be involved in this important assembly. Please note that we are not in session on Thursday November 11^th but are back in session on Friday.

Cafeteria will be open but with a simplified menu on Friday Nov 12^th

Enhancing Substance Use Prevention in BC Schools Survey

In Phase 2 of an ongoing engagement initiative, the Province is seeking input on how to help meet the challenge of youth substance use and its associated harms. Parents and caregivers in our school community are invited to complete this short survey by November 19

BC Transit

BC Transit is looking for your thoughts – see attached flyer.

PAC fundraisers

If you have 49^th grocery till receipts please send them with your kids and drop off the receipts in the box outside the office – Deposits of refundable bottles, cans and containers should be placed in a clear plastic bag (70 litres or so) and deposited at the Bottle Depot using (250)245-3043. These fundraisers help support our students’ activities. 😊

“What’s on This Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for November 8^th to 13^th   – check out the flyer attached.

Dates to remember

November 15^th – First day of Semester 1 term 2

November 19^th – Transgender day of remembrance

November 22^nd – Report cards available on Parent Portal

November 25^th – Lockdown drill

Trying our best, Getting better each day and Doing the Right thing – 49er way

D. Travers

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Friday, November 5, 2021

Jr. Girls Volleyball

Just a reminder to al junior girls volleyball players to please return their jersey to Mr. Rodgers as soon as possible.

Grade 8 Girls Basketball

Grade 8 Girls Basketball practice is cancelled for today.

Cafeteria

Cafeteria is closed for catering today.

Pizza Day

Pizza is for sale today at lunch in the foyer.  Cost is 1 for $3 or 2 for $5

Rock & Roll T-Shirt Day

On Monday, November 8^th it will be rock and roll t-shirt day.  Please wear a rock and roll t-shirt or hoodie.

Toque Drive

At LSS, the PAC and Administration team work together on Emergency Response Planning for our students and staff.  Part of emergency preparation is not only acquiring foil blankets and tarps but cold weather gear like toques!

We all have that toque in the bottom of the winter clothes bin that you NEVER wear and you are not sure if even the LHA Thrift store could sell!  We are looking for donations of those toques.  Please drop any adult sized toque donation at the school office between November 8-19th.

Your donation ensures PAC funds are spent on students-NOT old toques.  Our hope is that the students will NEVER have to wear them.

A reminder from Ms. Harrison, to all students that masks are to be worn at all times in the classrooms and common areas unless eating and drinking and only when stationary (standing still or sitting.) Students should not be walking in the halls eating or drinking. Please find a place to sit or stand at lunchtime. Thank you for your cooperation!

And now for today’s Dad joke

My dad told me to follow my dreams, so I went back to bed

• 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, November 4, 2021  

Diwali

In our efforts to embrace cultures, today starts Diwali. Diwali is a festival of lights – the symbol of the victory of good over evil, hope over despair and knowledge over ignorance. Happy Diwali!

Chess Club

Looking for a knight in plastic armour? Come out to Chess Club today at 3:30pm Room 204.

Jr. Girls Basketball

Just a reminder to al junior girls volleyball players to please return their jersey to Mr. Rodgers as soon as possible.

Journalism

Journalism club meets today at lunch in Room 122.

A reminder from Ms. Harrison, to all students, that masks are to be worn at all times in the classrooms and common areas unless eating and drinking and only when stationary (standing still or sitting.) Students should not be walking in the halls eating or drinking. Please find a place to sit or stand at lunchtime. Thank you for your cooperation!

Another reminder from Travers, to all, that Friday’s rotation is B A D C – Enjoy the day!

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), the Soup is Chefs Choice, Salad Special is Mexican Salad, and Short Order is Chicken Fajita Quesadilla w/ Fries.

And now for today’s Dad joke

My boss told me to have a good day.  So I went home

• 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, November 3, 2021  

Math Clinic

Math Clinic today after school in room 218 from 3:00 to 4:00 for all your number needs.  Everyone welcome!

Chess Club

Want to improve your knight life? Come out to Chess Club tomorrow at 3:30pm Room 204!

Girls Group

Girls Group today in Room 104 at lunch time.

Jr. Girls Basketball

Just a reminder to all junior girls volleyball players to please return their jersey to Mr. Rodgers as soon as possible.

Grade 8 Girls Basketball

There will be a meeting for all grade 8 girls interested in playing basketball, Wednesday at Lunch in the Gym.

Wednesday. Grade 8 Girls Basketball. Gym.

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), the Soup is Beef Barley, Salad Special is Mexican Salad, and Short Order is monte Christo w/ Fries.

And now for today’s Dad joke

Today at the bank, an old lady asked me to help check her balance.  So I pushed her over.

• 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, November 2, 2021

Jr. Firefighter

Interested in what it takes to become a Jr. Firefighter? Or a career as a firefighter? If so, some to Room 104 today at 11:00am to meet with the Ladysmith Fire Chief.  That’s today at 11:00am in room 104.

Yearbook Meeting

Yearbook meeting today at lunch. Room 217.

Golf

Just a friendly reminder golf is on tomorrow after school. Please meet at front of school at 3pm. Tee-off is at 3:30pm at Cottonwood.

Chess Club

Are you looking for a mate? We checkmate every Thursday after school. Come out to games/ chess club, Thursday 3:30pm in Room 204.

Jr. Girls Basketball

Just a reminder to al junior Girls volleyball players to please return their jersey to Mr. Rodgers as soon as possible.

Grade 8 Girls Basketball

There will be a meeting for all grade 8 girls interested in playing basketball, Wednesday at Lunch in the Gym.

Wednesday. Grade 8 Girls Basketball. Gym.

School Order and Retake Photos

School photos are in.  New orders and retakes. Please stop by the office at lunch or after school to pick up your photos

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), the Soup is Fall Squash and Ginger, Salad Special is Mexican Salad, and Short Order is Club House Wrap w/ Fries.

And now for today’s Dad joke

The other day, my wife asked me to pass her lipstick but I accidentally passed her a glue stick.  She still isn’t talking to me.

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