This Week at LSS - Nov 1f8th
Hi LSS Family
Report card time! What does that mean? Firstly, we are already ¼ the way through – what! Secondly, it is time to sit with your child and review it. As Mr. Epp and myself read through the report cards one thing that has the greatest impact on how one does in a course is making sure you show up and then handing things in.
On Monday you will get an email letting you know that report cards are ready on the MyEd parent portal – take time to take a look. Hey Travs – I can’t get on the parent portal. Okay – Phone the school and our secretaries will help you out.
Milk and cookie day
Today LSS received the gift of Milk and Cookies. Oceanview community group, showed that they care about our students. Over 1300 cookies were baked. Also thanks to Dairyland and 49th Parallel groceries for your donation of milk. Not only were our bones being strengthened but also our bonds with the community.
LSS student receives big honour
The Cowichan District hospital recently asked young Indigenous artists to submit a design for their new logo that represented nutsamaat, working together. Ten artists work were selected and from those one finalist. Cianna Vincent Harris from LSS took first honours and claimed a $2000 prize. Her artwork will be on the hospital, their business cards and letterhead. LSS is very proud of you.
Alive after 5
We are excited to have Alive After 5 in-person presentation for all of our Grade 9 students on November 29th from 12:50-1:45pm in the multipurpose room.
This BCFED Health and Safety presentation will help prepare young workers entering the workforce on their rights and responsibilities with a focus on safety and injury prevention. Students will learn how to recognize hazards, refuse unsafe work, how to report injuries, and what protections are provided through WCB regulations.
IMPROV – December 1st – 3rd
We are back and we and ready to entertain Ladysmith. Tickets can be picked up a head of time in the office or at the door for $10. Don’t leave it to the last moment in case they sell out. Doors open at 6:30 with Pie, coffee and tea being served.
Consent for Google use and Emergency release
In order for your child to continue to use Google based products the consent form needs to be signed off by a parent or caregiver. You were sent a link a in September but we just recently sent another. You can tell if you have already consented previously so when you get the link again in the next couple of days take a look. If you need to consent please do so to keep things running smooth. Check you junk mail. Same for student emergency release and student information consent.
Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) Caregiver Workshop – Eating Disorder Focus
Dates: November 22, November 29, December 6, December 13, 2022
Time: 4-5:30pm
Location: Zoom – Facilitator will send out Zoom link before workshop start
Caring for a loved one with an eating disorder can be stressful, overwhelming, and at times terrifying. Caregivers can be unsure of what to say or do to support their loved ones and often experience fear that their involvement in their loved one’s care will make matters worse. If your loved one is struggling with an eating disorder, NARSF Programs is offering an EFFT Caregiver Workshop, via Zoom, to help you gain the skills and confidence to take an active role in their recovery.
The workshop will be offered over 4 weeks and will focus on four main components: emotion coaching, behavior coaching, relationship repair, and working through blocks. It is our hope that participants will leave this workshop with:
– Practical skills to support their loved one’s emotional and behavioral challenges
– Skills to repair and/or strengthen their relationship with their loved one
– A greater understanding of their own fears and emotional obstacles that may be interfering with their caregiver effectiveness
– A stronger belief in their own ability to care for and support their loved one
This workshop is intended to support parents and caregivers of loved ones with an eating disorder or disordered eating and will be offered as 1.5-hour sessions over the course of four weeks. The sessions will focus on four main components: emotion coaching, behavior coaching, relationship repair, and working through blocks.
Registration: Caregivers wishing to participate in either EFFT workshop are asked to contact Anna Van Tol by email at avantol@narsf.org or Call: 250 754 2773 ext. 105.
Affordability fund
Through funding from the Province, LSS has received money that we can allocate to families that are in financial need. Do you need a grocery gift card to help you through these tough times or maybe a gift card for Woodgrove Mall in Nanaimo or Walmart? Often at LSS we support students that might need some clothing or pay fees so that they can do extracurricular activities. This money can go towards such needs. Let me know if we can help you out. We are all in this together.
49th Parallel Grocery receipts
Did you know that the school gets 1% of the value of grocery receipts that are handed into the school donated by the 49th Parallel grocery? Outside the main office window there is a box for receipts. Please consider dropping them off or sending them with your kids to drop them off. Every little bit helps.
“What’s on this Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for the week of Nov 21 to 25th. – see attached
Dates to remember
Nov 24th – Ladysmith light up
Nov 29th – Alive after 5
Dec 1st – Lock down drill with RCMP support (keeping LSS safe)
Dec 1st – IMPROV
Dec 2nd – IMPROV
Dec 3rd – IMPROV
Dec 14th – Band concert starting at 7:00 pm
Ride your bike LSS
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This Week at LSS - Nov 10
Hi LSS Family
Today our school took time to Remember those that gave their life for our country. Special thanks to Ms. De Verteuil and band students our cadets along with our many students that read poems, read passages acknowledging Indigenous soldier involvement and played Last Post and Reveille
If you are not able to make it to a ceremony on Friday, I would still encourage you to take a moment near 11:00 a.m. stop and remember. It is important.
Report cards
Teachers are busy writing report cards this week as the term ended today. The game plan is to have them ready to electronically publish on the 21st – Please take time to review them with your kids.
Consent for Google use and Emergency release
In order for your child to continue to use Google based products the consent form needs to be signed off by a parent or caregiver. You were sent a link a in September but we just recently sent another. You can tell if you have already consented previously so when you get the link again in the next couple of days take a look. If you need to consent please do so to keep things running smooth. Check you junk mail. Same for student emergency release and student information consent.
Affordability fund
Through funding from the Province, LSS has received money that we can allocate to families that are in financial need. Do you need a grocery gift card to help you through these tough times or maybe a gift card for Woodgrove Mall in Nanaimo or Walmart? Often at LSS we support students that might need some clothing or pay fees so that they can do extracurricular activities. This money can go towards such needs. Let me know if we can help you out. We are all in this together.
Post secondary Institution day
On the afternoon of Thursday, Nov. 17th, LSS will be hosting Post-Secondary Institute Day. This is an event that connects our grade 11 and 12 students to various post secondary schools.
Milk and Cookie day – November 18th
Your community cares about you LSS. On Friday November 18th enjoy milk and cookies at lunch time organized by caring community members.
Alive after 5
We are excited to have Alive After 5 in-person presentation for all of our Grade 9 students on November 29th from 12:50-1:45pm in the multipurpose room.
This BCFED Health and Safety presentation will help prepare young workers entering the workforce on their rights and responsibilities with a focus on safety and injury prevention. Students will learn how to recognize hazards, refuse unsafe work, how to report injuries, and what protections are provided through WCB regulations.
SAGA LGBTQ Dance at Woodlands – see attached
49th Parallel Grocery receipts
Did you know that the school gets 1% of the value of grocery receipts that are handed into the school donated by the 49th Parallel grocery? Outside the main office window there is a box for receipts. Please consider dropping them off or sending them with your kids to drop them off. Every little bit helps.
Dates to remember
Nov 11th – Remembrance day – schools not in session
Nov 17th – Post secondary day
Nov 18th – Milk and cookie day
Nov 24th – Lock down drill with RCMP support (keeping LSS safe)
Nov 29th – Alive after 5
Keep remembering LSS
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