Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Thursday, December 10, 2020

Student Council
Let’s fill the Food Bank!!! Tomorrow is your last day to bring in loonies & toonies! Bring in your donations and win prizes. Each class that collects $100 will receive pizza on Dec 18th

Leadership
Ms. Lechthaler is looking for a group of students who would like to take on organizing a contest for a new design for our school hoodie. If you are interested please come to a meeting at lunch on today in the gym.

Cafeteria
Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow. The soup is Creamy Tomato Basil (Lacto-Vegetarian) Short Order Poutine, Salad Special is Buddha Bowl with Roasted Vegetables, Quinoa & Avocado (Vegan/GF), Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Hardboiled Egg, Ham, Turkey & Cheese, Sandwich Special is Banh Mi Sub with Lemongrass Chicken and the Dessert is Oreo Cheesecake

And now for today’s Dad joke

Did you hear about the kid who wouldn’t eat broken candy canes? He wouldn’t take them unless they were in mint condition!

• 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, December 9, 2020  

Early Dismissal

Just a reminder that today is early dismissal.  We are working off of the Monday Schedule.  Students will be dismissed 5 minutes early at 2:00pm

Journalism Club

Journalism Club will be held today at lunch in room 122

Leadership

Ms. Lechthaler is looking for a group of students who would like to take on organizing a contest for a new design for our school hoodie.  If you are interested please come to a meeting at lunch on Thursday in the gym.

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Creamy Green Bean (Lacto-Vegetarian), Short Order BBQ Chicken, Bacon & Cheddar Burger with Fries, Salad Special is Buddha Bowl with Roasted Vegetables, Quinoa & Avocado (Vegan/GF), Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Hardboiled Egg, Ham, Turkey & Cheese, Sandwich Special is Banh Mi Sub with Lemongrass Chicken and the Dessert is Nanaimo Bars

Grad Photos

Grad photos are today. Remember to bring your $25 sitting fee and smiles

And now for today’s Dad joke

Teacher: “Which book has helped you the most in your life?”

Student: “My father’s check book!”

• 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, December 8, 2020

 Student Lounging

Reminder to all students to not hang out I the washrooms or sit on the counters.  Use our beautiful foyer to sit and connect with each other instead.

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Chicken Noodle, Short Order Pepperoni Pizza Sub with Garlic Parmesan Fries, Salad Special is Buddha Bowl with Roasted Vegetables, Quinoa & Avocado (Vegan/GF), Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Hardboiled Egg, Ham, Turkey & Cheese, Sandwich Special is Banh Mi Sub with Lemongrass Chicken and the Dessert is Brownies

Grad Photos

Grad photos are today and tomorrow.  Remember to bring your $25 sitting fee and smiles.

And now for today’s Dad joke

What did the ocean say to the shore? Nothing it just waved

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

Improv

Improvisers!!  Please check our Google Classroom.  We will meet on Friday.  Today is cancelled.

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Chipotle Yam & Corn (Vegan/GF), Short Order Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Fries, Gravy & Coleslaw, Salad Special is Buddha Bowl with Roasted Vegetables, Quinoa & Avocado (Vegan/GF), Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Hardboiled Egg, Ham, Turkey & Cheese, Sandwich Special is Banh Mi Sub with Lemongrass Chicken and the Dessert is Butter Tart Bars

Grad Photos

Grad photos are today, Tuesday and Wednesday.  Remember to schedule your appointment and bring your $25 sitting fee and smiles.

 And now for today’s Dad joke

What day do eggs hate the most?  Fry-day!

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

Hi LSS

Another good week at LSS. Attendance is looking good and students are persevering – nice work.

Brenda Kohlruss, Aboriginal teacher, and I started doing our anti-racism talks with cohorts. One of our goals is to educate students and staff on this topic and to empower our school.

Pancake Breakfast – was a great hit. Thanks to students council and to Mr. Rodgers foods class. Also thanks to our Sound System crew for playing some great classic Albums – you heard that right Albums

Parent teacher virtual interview game plan
Next week teachers will be available on one of the following days from 3:15 to 5:15:

Tuesday Dec 8^th
Wednesday Dec 9^th
Thursday Dec 10^th

You should have received an email 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. Teachers will also be emailing and/or calling as well. Teacher emails can be found on the school website. https://ls.schools.sd68.bc.ca/our-school/staff-directory/

Dec 9^th – 2:00 Early dismissal day – bus pick up.
Dec 9^th 2:00 early dismissal day buses will do pick up at these times:
Route 12 will be there around 2:30, likewise Route 11, Route 15 will be closer to 3:00

Student Council – Winter Festivities – Thanks Students Council.
Student Council is preparing a series of events to bring cheer to our school for the month of December.
B-Block Festivities

Food Drive
Student council kicked-off our food drive initiative with Pancake/ PJ day.  Ladysmith Resource Centre is accepting cash donations only, which means we will be leading a “Gold Coin” fundraiser.  Students are encouraged to bring in loonies and twoonies.  Prizes will be awarded for each milestone reached:
$10.00 Candy Kisses        $20.00 Candy Canes        $50.00 Christmas Cookies            $100.00 Pizza Party (delivered at lunch on December 18th)

We will also be selling Candycane Grams December 7-9th with all funds going to Ladysmith Resource Centre. Candy Grams will be delivered A-block on December 14th

Door Decorating- B-block
Door decorating bins will be distributed to classrooms during B-block on December 4th for our annual door decorating competition. Classes will have one day to use the items provided to decorate their classroom door.  We chose to do “decorating bins” to minimize hallway distractions and have chosen a single day for decorating to minimize classroom distractions. Please let me know if your B-block class will not be participating in door decorating and we will not bring a bin to your class on this day. Student Council and Administration will be judging doors on Tuesday, December 8th. Our plan is for decorating to happen on Monday, December 7th. 

Spirit Week December 14th -18th
Poster of themes/events to follow. Follow us on Instagram!!! Student council is dedicated to bringing normalcy and cheer during what has been a difficult year.  We really appreciate your support and enthusiasm.  In the Spirit of the Holidays,
students council

GSA presents
For Christmas this year, the GSA asked for a second helping of Halloween.  Next Friday (Dec 11^th ), we invite students and staff to celebrate Halloween II: Electric Spookaloo by dressing up! You can wear a costume or your fanciest, most festive gear! There will be games and prizes at lunch for those who choose to participate.  We will be sharing this news with students through the lss.gsa Instagram account as well as on the morning announcements next week.  Have a wonderful weekend,
Natasha Sharpe, Ladysmith Secondary School

Ladysmith Secondary PAC Meeting
Time: Dec 15, 2020 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/61460890135?pwd=TUhsR3FHbUZWVExkYkxTZ3RXR2pLUT09

All welcome.

What is coming up
Dec. 7-9 – Grad photos at the school. Room 104
Dec. 8^th – Fire drill
Dec 8^th to 10^th – Parent interviews – please see note above.
Dec 9^th – Early dismal from school 2:00 pm – preparation for online parent teacher interviews
Dec 15^th – PAC meeting on Zoom – see link above.
Dec 18^th – Last day before Winter break
Jan. 4^th – School reopens

Remember you can always contact me if you have questions.
Stay safe

1. Travers

Dave Travers
Principal Ladysmith secondary school
250 245-3043

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Friday, December 4, 2020

Biology Department

On behalf of the entire senior anatomy & physiology 12 class we want to say a great big THANK YOU to every student & teacher who made us pancakes today & decorated this beautiful school

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for Monday.  The soup is Leek & Potato (GF/Lacto-Vegetarian), Short Order Chipotle chicken Fajita with Fries, Salad Special is Buddha Bowl with Roasted Vegetables, Quinoa & Avocado (Vegan/GF), Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Hardboiled Egg, Ham, Turkey & Cheese, Sandwich Special is Banh Mi Sub with Lemongrass Chicken and the Dessert is Lemon Bars

Grad Photos

Grad photos are next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.  Remember to schedule your appointment and bring your $25 sitting fee.

And now for today’s Dad joke

A mom texts, “Hi Son, what does IDK, LY, & TTYL mean?” He texts back, “I Don’t Know, Love You & Talk to You Later.”  The mom texts him, “Its ok, don’t worry about it.  I’ll ask your sister, love you too.”

• 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, December 3, 2020  

 Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is New England Style Local Oyster, Bacon & Leek Chowder, Short Order Mac’n’Cheese with Garlic Focaccia, Salad Special is Caesar Salad with Cajun Prawns & Garlic Focaccia, Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Hardboiled Egg, Ham, Turkey & Cheese, Sandwich Special is Crispy Chicken & Bacon Wrap and the Dessert is New York Cheesecake with Blueberries

Grad Photos

Grad photos are next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.  Remember to schedule your appointment

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

Why are frogs always so happy?  They eat what ever bugs them

• 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, December 2, 2020  

 Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Roasted Red Pepper (Lacto-Vegetarian), Short Order is Bacon & Cheddar Burger with Fries, Salad Special is Caesar Salad with Cajun Prawns & Garlic Focaccia, Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Hardboiled Egg, Ham, Turkey & Cheese, Sandwich Special is Crispy Chicken & Bacon Wrap and the Dessert is Apple Crisp

Grad Photos

Grad photos are next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.  Remember to schedule your appointment

And now for today’s Dad joke

I gave all my dead batteries away today… Free of charge

• 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, December 1, 2020  

 Improv

In person Improv classes are postponed to next week.  Please check our Google Classroom for this week’s activities.  See Mr. Taylor if you need help signing in

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Puree of Buttered Baby Green Pea (Lacto-Vegetarian/GF), Short Order is Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla with Caesar Salad, Salad Special is Caesar Salad with Cajun Prawns & Garlic Focaccia, Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Hardboiled Egg, Ham, Turkey & Cheese, Sandwich Special is Crispy Chicken & Bacon Wrap and the Dessert is Butter Tarts

And now for today’s Dad joke

Math Teacher: “If I have 5 bottles in one hand and 6 in the other hand, what do I have?”

Student: “A drinking problem”

• 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, November 30, 2020  

 ROUTE 11 PM

Effective Monday November 23. Cassidy Students

Ladysmith Secondary Students that live in Cassidy will be picked up at 3:05PM and load with students going to South Ladysmith and Saltair.  

This will apply Monday to Thursday,  Fridays they will  continue to get a ride home on the Route 8 bus at 1:30PM

Thank you.

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Cream of Vegetable (Lacto-Vegetarian), Short Order is Chicken Fingers with Fries, Salad Special is Caesar Salad with Cajun Prawns & Garlic Focaccia, Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Hardboiled Egg, Ham, Turkey & Cheese, Sandwich Special is Crispy Chicken & Bacon Wrap and the Dessert is Brownies

Youth Work in Trades

Are you working as a cook in a restaurant, as a helper in a shop, or on a construction site doing carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or other trade work?  You might be eligible to earn a $1000 award, 16 credits towards graduation, and hours towards red seal d=certification with the CTC’s Youth Work in Trades Program.  Contact your counsellor or visit ctc-careerpaths.ca for more details.

Grade 8 Rotation

Today is the Grade 8 Elective Rotation, but Grade 8’s please go to your Elective B Block that you attended on last Friday.  You will be instructed from there to move to your next rotation as a group.

And now for today’s Dad joke

What happens to a frog’s car when it breaks down?  It gets toad away.

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

Hi LSS

Attendance is back up. With our COVID exposure, we had a slow start to Quarter 2 but our numbers are back to what they were in Quarter 1. So, I say welcome back to students.

Student Council – Winter Festivities – Thanks Students Council.
Student Council is preparing a series of events to bring cheer to our school for the month of December.
B-Block Festivities

December 4th – Pancakes & PJs
Students and staff are encouraged to wear their PJs on the 4th.  Pancakes will be made with the generous support of Daryl Roger’s Foods 11 class and will be delivered in sealed containers to each class.
Food Drive
Student council will also kick-off our food drive initiative on Pancake/ PJ day.  Ladysmith Resource Centre is accepting cash donations only, which means we will be leading a “Gold Coin” fundraiser.  Students are encouraged to bring in loonies and twoonies.  Prizes will be awarded for each milestone reached:
$10.00 Candy Kisses        $20.00 Candy Canes        $50.00 Christmas Cookies            $100.00 Pizza Party (delivered at lunch on December 18th)

We will also be selling Candycane Grams December 7-9th with all funds going to Ladysmith Resource Centre. Candy Grams will be delivered A-block on December 14th

Door Decorating- B-block
Door decorating bins will be distributed to classrooms during B-block on December 4th for our annual door decorating competition. Classes will have one day to use the items provided to decorate their classroom door.  We chose to do “decorating bins” to minimize hallway distractions and have chosen a single day for decorating to minimize classroom distractions. Please let me know if your B-block class will not be participating in door decorating and we will not bring a bin to your class on this day. Student Council and Administration will be judging doors on Tuesday, December 8th. Our plan is for decorating to happen on Monday, December 7th. 

Spirit Week December 14th -18th
Poster of themes/events to follow. Follow us on Instagram!!! Student council is dedicated to bringing normalcy and cheer during what has been a difficult year.  We really appreciate your support and enthusiasm.  In the Spirit of the Holidays,

Grade 8 elective rotation
I am often asked, “How does the elective rotation work?” So here it goes. Students in grade 8 that do not take band are involved in a grade 8 elective rotation. The purpose is to give student a small sample of the different elective classes we have. In quarter 2 block B students experience: robotics, drama, cultural studies and career education. Students in cohorts rotate through these classes every 2 ½ weeks. Students will receive an assessment in each section and then an overall assessment and a comment at the end of the quarter. Again in Quarter 4 non band students will rotate in a similar way through the following classes: woodwork, art, computers, and foods. Students in band receive career education taught at various times through Q2 and Q4 by Mr. Alsop, the band teacher.

Police presence at LSS
Have you ever seen the Police at LSS? This is not always because something negative is happening at the school. LSS does not have a liaison officer (RCMP officer connected to a high school); however, I value the presence of RCMP in the building. You may see a police car at the school from time to time. I want my students to be comfortable with the police as they are valued and positive members of a vibrant community.

Anti-Racism chats
Starting next week Brenda Kohlruss, our Aboriginal teacher, and I will be visiting each class to give a short presentation educating students and staff on the topic of racism. It will take a couple of weeks to visit each cohort. What will be presented?
Misconceptions about Aboriginal people with be addressed in a video by Wab Kinew (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIGo8ltW9Ho), Ms. Kohlruss will share a Coast Salish story about being careful with our words and then we will end by sharing words to use when one hears racist, sexist or gender based comments. Together we are working on empowering us all to create a culture of equity and inclusion for all races. Racism will not be solved by just kindness but by having courage to speak out against it.

What is coming up
Dec. 4^th – pancake breakfast in block B

Dec. 7-9 – Grad photos at the school.

Remember you can always contact me if you have questions.
Stay safe

1. Travers

Dave Travers
Principal Ladysmith secondary school
250 245-3043

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Friday, November 27, 2020  

 ROUTE 11 PM

Effective Monday November 23. Cassidy Students

Ladysmith Secondary Students that live in Cassidy will be picked up at 3:05PM and load with students going to South Ladysmith and Saltair.  

This will apply Monday to Thursday,  Fridays they will  continue to get a ride home on the Route 8 bus at 1:30PM

Thank you.

 Masks

Please remember to cut the elastics off of single use masks before you throw them away, it helps save the wildlife.

Improv

There will be no Improv today.  Improv will start back up on Monday November 30^th.

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for Monday.  The soup is Roasted Carrot with Herbs (Vegan/GF), Short Order is Spaghetti & Meatballs with Garlic Focaccia, Salad Special is Caesar Salad with Cajun Prawns & Garlic Focaccia, Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Hardboiled Egg, Ham, Turkey & Cheese, Sandwich Special is Crispy Chicken & Bacon Wrap and the Dessert is Chocolate Mousse

And now for today’s Dad joke

Do you know where to get chicken broth in bulk?  The stock market

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