This Week At LSS - June 3
Hi LSS
Today I would like to talk about Ms. Harrison. Ms. Harrison has been vice principal at LSS for nearly four years. But she is off on a new adventure – LIS Principal. I am excited but also sad to see her go. Ms. Harrison came to LSS with a deep understanding of education for she taught in the classroom for nearly 20 years before becoming an administrator. As a VP she connected with students and found ways to support them. She has done a wonderful job of not just caring for students and families but for staff as well. One of her gifts was her ability to bring people together like in Graduation especially during COVID times. The school will miss her skills and her fun ways. Go be the best principal you can be Ms. Harrison and remember to Try your best, Get better each day and Do the right thing.
Stephen Epp, present vice principal of NDSS, will be taking her place and he is much cooler than I am so LSS will still be awesome.
Arts showcase June 9th doors open at 6:00 (Gallery walk) show starts at 7:00
Art: The gallery showcases the work of Ladysmith Secondary School Visual Arts students and celebrates the artistic achievements and creative vision of these talented students.
Music: The Jazz band, grade 8 and senior concert band will be playing. All bands recently competed at festivals and received silver, excellent and superior respectively. The Jazz band and senior bands received invitations to play at Musicfest Canada National competition!
Dance: Dance students have been very committed to preparing a variety of whole class and group dances to perform. They are very excited to share their talent and work with the school community!
Field Day – Friday, June 17th.
This year we will be hosting an end of the year field day. Classes will be divided into colour groups and invited to join in friendly and fun competitions on our backfield.
June 20th – 24th – Cafeteria closed for cleaning. Pizza sales to be held during that week
Student employment opportunities at the BC Forest Discovery Centre – see attachments
Rotary information
This is a quick reminder about the District Zoom Info Session on June 6th @ 6:30pm for the 2023-24 Rotary Year. Here is the registration link https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrdemqrz8qG9ctXdNq6NLKH547-osIvjue
Uy’ netulh,
Attached is the “What’s on This Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for June 6th to June 10th
Dates to remember
June 6th – Pride week
June 6th – LIS and ENO Indigenous students are visiting LSS
June 8th – Grade 7 parent night at LSS 6 pm
June 8th – Aboriginal graduating students’ luncheon
June 13th – Provincial assessments occur this week – students have been notified
June 15th – Planning on handing out 2022-23 student schedules (course request changes to follow for the next couple of days)
June 24th – Last day of classes for the year (is that too soon to put that in)
June 27th – Graduation 10 am
Keep on preserving LSS to make it to the finish line
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this Week at LSS - May 27th
Hi LSS
So many different groups help LSS students but this week I would like to acknowledge our PAC.
Executive: President – Jolene Edmunds, Vice President – Lorena Mueller, Treasurer – Emily Steeves,
Secretary – Cheryl Onciul
Here are just some of the events this year’s PAC supported: various athletic team tournaments, outdoor ed, funding to purchase a new score clock, Graduate fun day (and grade 7 day), band concert competitions and our on going emergency preparedness (Heather Northrop – huge gratitude for her efforts on this project)
PAC is open to all parents. Plan to attend this May 30th at 6:30 at school in room 104
Stay awesome PAC
Students’ council Spirit week May 30th to June 3rd
Movie star Monday – dress as your favourite movie star
Twin Tuesday – match outfits with your bestie
Wear your best Wednesday – no explanation needed
Throwback Thursday – dress how you used to back in the day
Freaky Friday – dress like a teacher
Tzouhalem film at LSS – May 28th
On May 28th LSS along and Stz’uminus school are host a viewing of the film Tzouhalem. One of our former graduates was involved in this project! Doors open at 5:30pm with some traditional food and the film starts at 7:00 pm in our MPR. Tickets are free but need to be picked up at our office. Seating is limited to 150.
ICBC – May 30th
Kevin Brooks knows the horror of one day waking up to a life that has changed forever. From his wheelchair, he tells his story to audiences across North America, as a reminder to think before getting into a vehicle. He shares the consequences of his crash and the deep hurt felt by his loved ones so many can learn to not make the same mistakes. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry and you’ll remember his story. This presentation is part of the grade 11 Career Life Connection course.
Reel Resistance – May 31st 6 – 8 pm at VIU – see attachment
Join us as we wrap up Asian Heritage month with a screening of thought-provoking short films followed by a lively panel discussion (featuring LSS’ own TJ Nyhan and Ms. Rosioru) on anti-Asian racism and a spectrum of perspectives and reflections on what it means to be anti-racist Asians and allies.
Arts showcase June 9th doors open at 6:00pm (Gallery walk) show starts at 7:00
Art: The gallery showcases the work of Ladysmith Secondary School Visual Arts students and celebrates the artistic achievements and creative vision of these talented students.
Music: The Jazz band, grade 8 and senior concert band will be playing. All bands recently competed at festivals and received silver, excellent and superior respectively. The Jazz band and senior bands received invitations to play at Musicfest Canada National competition!
Dance: Dance students have been very committed to preparing a variety of whole class and group dances to perform. They are very excited to share their talent and work with the school community!
Uy’ netulh,
Attached is the “What’s on This Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for May 30th to June 3rd
Dates to remember
May 28th – Tzouhalem film screening
May 30th – ICBC presentation for grade 11 students
May 30th – PAC meeting 6:30 at the school.
May 31st – VIU STEM enrichment day for the anatomy/physiology, chemistry, physics 12 kids.
June 2nd – Grade 7s visit LSS
June 2nd – Grad fun field event lunch and second block B
June 6th – Pride week
June 8th – Grade 7 parent night at LSS 6 pm
June 13th – Provincial assessments occur this week
June 24th – Last day of classes for the year (is that too soon to put that in?)
June 27th – Graduation 10 am
Enjoy the beautiful land we all share
D 
Travers
This Week at LSS - May 20th
Hi LSS
Good stuff (nice title Travers)
So many good things are happening at LSS and I would like to highlight a few.
- Did you know that Mr. Brawner is presently working with international students after school making woodwork projects?
- Did you know that Ms. Dolen, Mr. Taylor and Mr. Winter had our international students teach foods students how to make sushi?
- Did you know that Ms Fink supports French immersion students after school to prepare for their DELF?
These are just a few of the extra efforts that LSS takes to make learning awesome.
Tzouhalem film at LSS – May 28th
On May 28th LSS along and Stzuminus school are hosting a viewing of the film Tzouhalem. One of our former graduates was involved in this project! Doors open at 5:30 with some traditional food and the film starts at 7:00 pm in our MPR. Tickets are free but need to be picked up at our office. Seating is limited to 150.
ICBC – May 30th
Kevin Brooks knows the horror of one day waking up to a life that has changed forever. From his wheelchair, he tells his story to audiences across North America, as a reminder to think before getting into a vehicle. He shares the consequences of his crash and the deep hurt felt by his loved ones so many can learn to not make the same mistakes. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry and you’ll remember his story. This presentation is part of the grade 11 Career Life Connection course.
Reel Resistance – May 31st 6 – 8 pm at VIU – see attachment
Join us as we wrap up Asian Heritage month with a screening of thought-provoking short films followed by a lively panel discussion (featuring LSS’ own TJ Nyhan and Ms. Rosioru) on anti-Asian racism and a spectrum of perspectives and reflections on what it means to be anti-racist Asians and allies.
Arts showcase June 9th doors open at 6:00 (Gallery walk) show starts at 7:00
Art: The gallery showcases the work of Ladysmith Secondary School Visual Arts students and celebrates the artistic achievements and creative vision of these talented students.
Music: The Jazz band, grade 8 and senior concert band will be playing. All bands recently competed at festivals and received silver, excellent and superior respectively. The Jazz band and senior bands received invitations to play at Musicfest Canada National competition!
Dance: Dance students have been very committed to preparing a variety of whole class and group dances to perform. They are very excited to share their talent and work with the school community!
Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey – see attachment
Is your child ready to play hockey? Come grow with us! We are now accepting NEW player registrations at Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey Association! Your child will develop new and long-lasting friendships; while participating in a fun, engaging, fast paced sport.
VI Mariners College Prep Team Fundraiser: Nanaimo Night Owls games – see attachment
Uy’ netulh,
Attached is the “What’s on This Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for May 23rd to 27th
Dates to remember
May 23rd – Victoria Day – school not in session
May 26th – t’uxushthamsh – Hulquminum language celebration – District event hosted at LSS
May 28th – Tzouhalem film screening
May 30th – ICBC presentation for grade 11 students
May 31st – VIU STEM enrichment day for the anatomy/physiology, chemistry, physics 12 kids.
June 2nd – Grade 7s visit LSS
June 2nd – Grad fun field event (lunch and second B block)
June 6th – Pride week
June 13th – Provincial assessments occur this week
June 24th – Last day of classes for the year (is that too soon to put that in?)
June 27th – Graduation Ceremony 10am
Enjoy the beautiful land we all share
D. Cowichan Hockey
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