Good Morning Ladysmith!

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Thursday, November 26, 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.

Student Council

LSS has school spirit.  Jealous your teachers are cozy in their jammies today.  PJ’s and Pancakes will be happening next Friday, December 4^th.

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is French Onion, Short Order is Lasagna with Garlic Focaccia, Salad Special is Greek Salad with Orzo Pasta (Lacto-Vegetarian), Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Hardboiled Egg, Ham, Turkey & Cheese, Sandwich Special is Pepperoni Pizza Sub and the Dessert is Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

And now for today’s Dad joke

What kind of shoes does a thief wear?  Sneakers

• 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, November 25, 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 Potato, Scallion & Corn Chowder (Lacto-Vegetarian), Short Order is Chipotle Beef & Bean Burrito with Fries, Salad Special is Greek Salad with Orzo Pasta (Lacto-Vegetarian), Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Hardboiled Egg, Ham, Turkey & Cheese, Sandwich Special is Pepperoni Pizza Sub and the Dessert is Oreo Cheesecake

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.

And now for today’s Dad joke

How does a penguin build its’ house?  Igloos it together

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

Good Morning Ladysmith!

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Tuesday, November 24, 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 Coconut Curried Carrot & Ginger (Vegan/GF), Short Order is Chicken Fingers with Fries, Salad Special is Greek Salad with Orzo Pasta (Lacto-Vegetarian), Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Hardboiled Egg, Ham, Turkey & Cheese, Sandwich Special is Pepperoni Pizza Sub and the Dessert is Lemon Meringue Pie

 And now for today’s Dad joke

Why does Anakin Skywalker have trouble playing the piano?  Because he has Darth-ritis

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

Good Morning Ladysmith!

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Monday, November 23, 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 Moroccan Spiced Green Lentil (Vegan/GF), Short Order is Crispy Chicken & Bacon Caesar Wrap with Fries, Salad Special is Greek Salad with Orzo Pasta (Lacto-Vegetarian), Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Hardboiled Egg, Ham, Turkey & Cheese, Sandwich Special is Pepperoni Pizza Sub and the Dessert is Nanaimo Bar

And now for today’s Dad joke

My wife claims that I’m the cheapest person she has ever met.  I’m not buying it!

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

Good Day LSS
Okay I know I say this a lot but I have BIG TIME gratitude for staff, students and parents and this was magnified this week. It was great to see our attendance climb as the week went on.

Mask update
At the office we are now taking names of students asking for masks to determine who are our chronic disposable mask users and we will be checking in with the families to have them bring a reusable mask. Each student has received two reusable masks to help reduce the amount of disposable masks needed. Please encourage students to use them so we can reduce our waste. – thanks

The wearing of masks in class is not mandatory but I have asked staff to encourage mask wearing in classes for those who choose to wear them.

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

Cell phones

Just a reminder that grade 8 and 9 students are not allowed to use their cell phones in class unless the teacher directs them to be used for educational purposes. We want to use cell phones for Integration not Interference. Cell phones need to be in bags, left at home or we will happily hold them in the office until the end of the block. – Thanks for the support

Social Media Awareness

Student Online Safety Sessions This 60-minute presentation for students, will cover all things digital, from digital citizenship to fake news and to the growing anxiety of the unknown with the COVID-19 pandemic. Concerns currently surrounding student’s use of social networking sites and smartphones will be discussed including suggestions for reporting worrisome behaviors. On Wednesday this week our Grade 9 students will participate in this session put on by Safer Schools.

Trans Day of Remembrance
Thanks to the GSA club, led by Ms. Sharpe, for the informative message this week on supporting our LGBTQ+ community.

Report cards for Quarter 1
Report cards will be released to the MyEd parent portal on Monday Nov. 23^rd. Need help logging on? Email Barb.Parkes@sd68.bc.ca

Ladysmith Food Bank

“The Ladysmith Food Bank is open Monday at 4:30pm – 5:30pm and Tuesday from 9:00am – 11:45am (subject to change).  Call the Ladysmith Resources Centre at (250)245-3079 for more information.”

The address is 630 2nd Avenue.

Message from the Arts council

The Arts Council of Ladysmith and District (ACLD) has a roster of local artists who are available to offer either small group, in-person workshops at their studio, or live Zoom sessions that students and their families could partake in from home. Some options include: hand building with clay, mixed media, watercolour, and printmaking. If interested, please see the survey to indicate what type of classes you would like to see offered.

https://us2.list-manage.com/survey?u=ae7d5335ef9b5dc1858f164e0&id=7ce9187aaf

Dates coming up:

Nov 25^th – Lock Down drill

Nov 25^th – Social Media awareness presentation for grade 9 students

Dec. 7-9 – Grad photos at the school.

Stay Strong LSS
D Travers

Dave Travers
Principal Ladysmith secondary school
250 245-3043

Good Morning Ladysmith!

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Friday, November 20, 2020  

 Birthday

Happy 40^th Birthday Mr. Gray

Improv

All senior improvisers meet in Dram Room at lunch

 Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for Monday.  The soup is Creamy Tomato Basil (Lacto-Vegetarian), Short Order is Mac’n’Cheese with Garlic Focaccia (Lacto-Vegetarian), Salad Special is Greek Salad with Orzo Pasta (Lacto-Vegetarian), Chef’s Salad is Organic Greens, Pea Shoots, Fresh Veggies, Hardboiled Egg, Ham, Turkey & Cheese, Sandwich Special is Pepperoni Pizza Sub and the Dessert is Chocolate Mousse

And now for today’s Dad joke

How do Bees get to school?  They take the school buzz!

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

Good Morning Ladysmith!

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Thursday, November 19, 2020  

 Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Cheesy Potato, Leek & Scallion (Lacto-Vegetarian), Noodle Boxes are small $3.50 and Large $5.00, Fries $3.00 and the Dessert is Chocolate Chip Double Ginger Snap Oatmeal Raisin $1.00 each.

 Dungeons and Dragons

Do you like Dungeons and Dragons or want to get into D&D?  Then D&D club is perfect for you.  Starting today, stop by room 504 after school until 5pm.  Perfect for new and experienced players.

And now for today’s Dad joke

Why don’t mummies take time off?  They’re afraid to unwind!

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

Good Morning Ladysmith!

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020  

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Cream of Vegetable (Lacto-Vegetarian), Noodle Boxes are small $3.50 and Large $5.00, Fries $3.00, Veggies & Dip $2.50 and the Dessert is Chocolate Chip Double Ginger Snap Oatmeal Raisin $1.00 each.

 Dungeons and Dragons

Do you like Dungeons and Dragons or want to get into D&D?  Then D&D club is perfect for you.  Starting tomorrow, Thursday, November 19^th, stop by room 504 after school until 5pm.  Perfect for new and experienced players.

 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.

And now for today’s Dad joke

What did the traffic light say to the car?  Don’t look! I’m about to change.

• 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, November 17, 2020  

 Improv

Improv practices are cancelled for this week.  We will be sending out info by Google Classroom late today

Cafeteria

Cafeteria will be closed today and tomorrow

Dungeons and Dragons

Do you like Dungeons and Dragons or want to get into D&D?  Then D&D club is perfect for you.  Starting Thursday, November 19^th, stop by room 504 after school until 5pm.  Perfect for new and experienced players.

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!!

Good Morning Ladysmith!

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Monday, November 16, 2020  

Water Fountain

The upstairs water fountain has been covered for the student’s safety.  Please do not uncover and use.

Cafeteria

Cafeteria will be closed today thru to Wednesday

Dungeons and Dragons

Do you like Dungeons and Dragons or want to get into D&D?  Then D&D club is perfect for you.  Starting Thursday, November 19^th, stop by room 504 after school until 5pm.  Perfect for new and experienced players.

Grad Theme Week

This week is Grad theme week.  For Grads only

Today – Pajama Day

Tuesday – Tie Dye Tuesday (wear tie dye or bright colours)

Wednesday – Wear your best Wednesday

Thursday – Monochrome Thursday (wear all one colour)

Friday – Frat Friday

 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

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!!

Good Day LSS
I’m sure we have all experienced that COVID has changed the way we do business. On the 10^th we had our acknowledgement of Remembrance Day. The assembly was on Teams and students participated while being in their classrooms. A small team of students did readings. I am very blessed to be in a school with great staff and students and I thank all for their participation in this very important acknowledgement done in a non-conventional manner.

To begin quarter 2 we will be reviewing our 49er Way – Code of Conduct. I believe that it is a good way to start off each quarter. Remember I try to live by the idea of no surprises and I do not want students to be surprised and not know our expectations.

Look forward to starting a new quarter (Nov. 16^th to Jan. 29^th)

Reusable masks
All students were given reusable masks and so many students have their own. Please use a reusable mask so we can reduce our waste and help out the Earth. – Thanks

Quarter 2 schedules
On Nov. 9^th students were given another copy of their schedule to remind them of their quarter 2 classes. Remember that due to cohorts, doing any course changes are very limited. Talk to your counsellor if necessary. I visited each class this week to check in with students to remind the to know their Q2 classes.

Report cards for Quarter 1
Report cards should be on the Parent MyEd portal by the week of Nov 23^rd but we are hoping to get them out sooner. You will be notified when they are ready for viewing. If you need support getting on to the portal email Barb.Parkes@sd68.bc.ca
Students in Humanities 8 and 9 (FRAL 8/9) and STEM 8 and 9 classes will not see marks or specific comments on this report card for the course will continue in either Q3 or Q4. You will however receive a progress report from the teacher for work done this quarter. All other classes will conclude this quarter and have marks on the report card.

Ladysmith Food Bank

“The Ladysmith Food Bank is open Monday at 4:30pm – 5:30pm and Tuesday from 9:00am – 11:45am (subject to change).  Call the Ladysmith Resources Centre at (250)245-3079 for more information.”

The address is 630 2nd Avenue.

PAC meeting Tuesday Nov. 17^th 6:30

Here is the number to call in to join the PAC meeting via Zoom

(778) 907-2071 Canada

Meeting ID: 684 6580 4444

Passcode: 46832671

Nathan Alexander Bursary
Bursary for Vancouver Island musicians between the ages of 10-25. Award $1500 to the first prize, and $1000 to the second prize.  The criteria to win the awards are:

-must be playing their instrument for at least 1 year

-must be between ages 10-25

-be able to demonstrate a passion for music (and hope to write music and play live eventually)

-be from Vancouver Island

For more information go to our website: nabursary.com

Dates coming up:

Nov. 16^th – Quarter 2 starts.

Nov. 17^th – PAC meeting 6:30 pm. Zoom

Week of Nov. 23^rd – Quarter 1 report cards released through MyEd parent portal.

Nov 25^th – Lock Down drill

Dec. 7-9 – Grad photos at the school.

Stay Strong LSS

Dave Travers
Principal Ladysmith secondary school
250 245-3043

Good Morning Ladysmith!

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Thursday, November 12, 2020  

Quarter 2 Classes

Reminder to all students to make sure you know your Quarter 2 classes.  New classes start on Monday.  Teachers please remind your students of their next classes.

Dungeons and Dragons

Do you like Dungeons and Dragons or want to get into D&D?  Then D&D club is perfect for you.  Starting Thursday, November 19^th, stop by room 504 after school until 5pm.  Perfect for new and experienced players.

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.

Cafeteria

Cafeteria is closed tomorrow for Quarter Change over

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!!