This Week at LSS - April 29th
Hi LSS
Guess what? What? It is report card time.
We are planning on publishing report cards Tuesday, end of day. Please access them through the Parent Portal for they are great to read. Have discussions with your kids while you share a meal together. Talk not just about how they did but the cool things that they are learning. I love reading report cards and seeing how students are doing.
Explore your gifts LSS students!
Project Respect
This week our grade 9 students participated in Project Respect organized by our Child and Youth Family support Worker – Kim Chadwick, we just say CYFSW. Topics covered were healthy relationships, power, boundaries, consent skills (creating a culture of consent) and bystander information.
“Hey Travs, have you not covered that before?” Just because you heard it once doesn’t mean you learned it.
Thanks Kim and team for this important topic as we all work together to build a culture of compassion and respect.
Ladysmith Resource Centre – Restorative Justice Program
Through the LRCA’s Restorative Justice Program, we recently completed a pilot circle process in Mr. Jackson’s Humanities 9 class. Circles create spaces of belonging, interconnection and resilience. As a non-hierarchical form of communication, they encourage deep listening and sharing while providing safe spaces to address needs and solve problems for individuals and groups.
French Immersion Cultural Presentation
LSS would like to express our graditude to the BC Ministry of Education, Canadian Parents for French BC & Yukon Branch and the CPF Nanaimo-Ladysmith Chapter for providing our French Immersion students with a wonderful opportunity to participate in Malicounda, a French drumming workshop on April 28th at LSS.
On Tuesday, May 10th, Canada Revenue will be conducting a virtual presentation on Taxes to all Grade 11 students. The presentation will take place during B-block from 2-3pm and covers why and how we file income tax. On this day, a zoom link will be sent to classroom teachers and students will participate in the activity in their scheduled classroom. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this presentation.
Work BC Job Fair – May 11th 10 am to 1 pm – see attachment
Work BC is offering a job fair in the LSS gym. Check out the attachment and see the many employers that are planning to attend. Students will have an opportunity to attend during our lunch break.
Youth Week is coming up May 1-7th.
Watch @youthladysmith for details on mountain biking, golf, a special cooking workshop, movie night, skateboard clinic, paint workshop and more! – see attachment
LRCA is having an Art Party – check out – see attachment
Environmental Stewardship in SD68
NLPS is creating an Environmental Stewardship Action Plan. The following consultation is open for our Grades 8-12 students. Deadline to participate is Tuesday, April 26 at 4 p.m. Here is the link to share their for this plan: https://tejoin.com/scroll/338500100
Student Learning Surveys
One more week! The Learning Surveys for parents/caregivers of grade 10 and 12 students continues until April 30th. If you would like to participate in the survey, no login code required and you can access the survey with the following link: https://www.awinfosys.com/SurveyFull1/central/main/access.asp Thank you.
Sailpast 2022
British Columbia is the Outdoor Recreational Capital of the World and we also have some of the best boating in the world. Boating is experiencing a labour shortage of skilled marine trades to service a growing industry. These high paid jobs are often ignored and we are wanting to raise the profile of the many opportunities that are bypassed as a job path https://www.bcbusiness.ca/Boating-in-BC-The-Newest-Growth-Industry
We want to invite the community as a whole to Transfer Beach Park to celebrate the long history of boating in BC – see attachment Sailpast 2022
WorkBC is excited to announce a series of free virtual & in-person events to celebrate BC Youth Week (May 2nd to 6th)!
Please see the attached posters and the details below. The PDF is hyperlinked (click to link to registration site) and they both have a QR Code.
Virtual Events
Employer Showcase – Employment Opportunities in Human Services (Housing/Outreach/Substance Use) When: Monday, May 2nd (12 pm to 2 pm)
Rock Your Resume – Tips and Tricks to Make Your Resume Stand Out. When: Tuesday, May 3rd (12 till 1 pm or 3:15 till 4:15 pm)
Interview Like a Pro – Take Your Interview Game to the Next Level. When: Wednesday, May 4th (12 till 1 pm or 3:15 till 4:15 pm)
Know Your Workplace Rights – Presented by the Alive After 5 Program. When: Thursday, May 5th (12 till 1:30 pm)
Register for each event here: https://qrco.de/WorkBCYouthWeek2022
Zonta Club of Nanaimo
On May 6th the upcoming Professional Development Day, Zonta and VIU Criminology practicum students are proud to present an educational event on human trafficking and sexual exploitation featuring lunch and guest speakers for high school students of School District 68. The event is at the Nanaimo Golf Club from 11:30-2:00 pm and includes lunch and guest speakers. For ticket information contactor zontaclubnanaimo@gmail.com.
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.
Uy’ netulh,
Attached is the “What’s on This Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for May 2nd to 6th
Dates to remember
May 3rd pm – report cards published on MyEd or earlier
May 5 – Curriculum Implementation Day- school not in session
May 6 – Pro D Day – school not in session
Enjoy the beautiful land we all share
D. Art Party
Cowichan Hockey
2022 Youth Week Poster 11x17
FINAL school calendar 2022-2023
WorkBC Job Fair -Ladysmith Poster
NANAIMO UPDATED Youth Week 2022
Travers
This Week at LSS - April 22nd
Hi LSS
Fashion found its form this week. Many students wore their finest Thrift store wares on Thursday and had the opportunity show them off in our lunch time fashion show. We wanted to acknowledge the local Thrift store as the Ladysmith Health Auxiliary is a big supporter of the “Hunger Bites” food program here at LSS. What is “Hunger Bites?” We recognize that learning happens best when stomachs are full – feed the stomach nourish the mind. Through support from the community and school funds we can offer a breakfast program, sandwiches at lunch and various snacks each day.
Thanks to students’ council for finding outfits for Ms. Harrison and me. Some students mentioned I looked like Eminem or Jesse Pinkman – is that a compliment?
Thanks Health Auxiliary for supporting our students and for making us look so fashionable.
PAC meeting April 25 – the fun starts at 6:30
LSS PAC Zoom Meeting
https://viu.zoom.us/j/66779292176?pwd=dFA5NGkvSnlMejFxaytJbWNqTmczZz09
Password: 175798
Meeting ID: 667 7929 2176
Earth Day
The Students’ Council shared a presentation on the realities of “Fast Fashion” with some classes on April 21st and held our first ever Thrifted Thursday Fashion Show at Lunch to highlight the benefits of reusing and recycling clothes. They hosted a community clean up today with some classes in Block C. We love our Earth! On another note, just a reminder that reusable water bottles are a great way to stay hydrated.
Project Respect
Next week our grade 9s will experience a two hour workshop in their humanities classroom via Zoom. The topics are healthy relationships, boundaries, communication and consent.
Youth Week is coming up May 1-7th.
Watch @youthladysmith for details on mountain biking, golf, a special cooking workshop, movie night, skateboard clinic, paint workshop and more! – see attachment
LRCA is having an Art Party – check out – see attachment
Youth Anti racism event – Reel Resistance
At VIU on May 26th at 6:00 pm there is a youth focused anti-racism screening & discussion – see attachment.
Environmental Stewardship in SD68
NLPS is creating an Environmental Stewardship Action Plan. The following consultation is open for our Grades 8-12 students. Deadline to participate is Tuesday, April 26 at 4 p.m. Here is the link to share their for this plan: https://tejoin.com/scroll/338500100
Student Learning Surveys
One more week! The Learning Surveys for parents/caregivers of grade 10 and 12 students continues until April 29th. If you would like to participate in the survey, no login code required and you can access the survey with the following link: https://www.awinfosys.com/SurveyFull1/central/main/access.asp Thank you.
Sailpast 2022
British Columbia is the Outdoor Recreational Capital of the World and we also have some of the best boating in the world. Boating is experiencing a labour shortage of skilled marine trades to service a growing industry. These high paid jobs are often ignored and we are wanting to raise the profile of the many opportunities that are bypassed as a job path https://www.bcbusiness.ca/Boating-in-BC-The-Newest-Growth-Industry
We want to invite the community as a whole to Transfer Beach Park to celebrate the long history of boating in BC – see attachment Sailpast 2022
WorkBC is excited to announce a series of free virtual & in-person events to celebrate BC Youth Week (May 2nd to 6th)!
Please see the attached posters and the details below. The PDF is hyperlinked (click to link to registration site) and they both have a QR Code.
Virtual Events
Employer Showcase – Employment Opportunities in Human Services (Housing/Outreach/Substance Use) When: Monday, May 2nd (12 pm to 2 pm)
Rock Your Resume – Tips and Tricks to Make Your Resume Stand Out. When: Tuesday, May 3rd (12 till 1 pm or 3:15 till 4:15 pm)
Interview Like a Pro – Take Your Interview Game to the Next Level. When: Wednesday, May 4th (12 till 1 pm or 3:15 till 4:15 pm)
Know Your Workplace Rights – Presented by the Alive After 5 Program. When: Thursday, May 5th (12 till 1:30 pm)
Register for each event here: https://qrco.de/WorkBCYouthWeek2022
Zonta Club of Nanaimo
On May 6th the upcoming Professional Development day, Zonta and VIU Criminology practicum students are proud to present an educational event on human trafficking and sexual exploitation featuring lunch and guest speakers for high school students of school district 68. The event is at the Nanaimo Golf Club from 11:30-2:00 pm and includes lunch and guest speakers. For ticket information contact zontaclubnanaimo@gmail.com.
Provincial Assessments April 25-29
Students who are writing Numeracy 10, Literacy 10 or Literacy 12 Assessments have now received an email and paper copy of their time and date for the assessments. These are graduation requirements and students have up to 3 opportunities to be successful on the 2 hour assessment (an additional hour is permitted if needed). Sample assessments and information on them is available at the following sites:
https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/provincial/grade-10-numeracy-assessment
https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/provincial/grade-10-literacy-assessment
https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/provincial/grade-12-literacy-assessment
Uy’ netulh,
Attached is the “What’s on This Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for April 25th to 29th
Dates to remember
April 25th – Term 2 starts – home stretch – finish strong
April 25th-29th – Provincial Numeracy/Literacy Assessments for Grades 10/12-emails and letters were sent out to those writing
May 2nd pm – report cards published on MyEd
May 5 – Curriculum Implementation Day- school not in session
May 6 – Pro D day – school not in session
Enjoy the beautiful land we all share
D. 
BC YOUTH WEEK
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