Daily Announcements Nov 22, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Yearbook
There will be a yearbook meeting at lunch on Wednesday in room 217
Chem Club
“Does anyone out there have a Covalent tooth? Oops…I mean a sweet tooth? Tomorrow at lunch there will be a bake sale in the foyer put on by the Chem Club! They are raising money to put to use putting on science shows for your school! Come on out and buy an element of the periodic table to snack on or maybe some Covalent Corn, or a firecupcake! See you all tomorrow in the foyer! ”
Student Council
This Friday only there will be no Breakfast club. Instead join the school for pancake breakfast in the MPR. Don’t forget to wear your PJs
Math Clinic
Are you struggling with inverse exponential functions? You may need to log some time at Math Clinic, today after school, in room 218.
Lost and Found
Please take a look through the lost and found for your goodies
Photos
Retakes are in at the office for pick up and also original ordered photos. Not sure if your parents ordered come by the office and we can check. Thanks
Cafeteria
Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Chili and available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Tabouli and the Short Order is Beef Burrito with Fries
Outdoor Ed
There will be a short meeting for all people going on the Mount Washington trip. The meeting is today at lunch in room 121
Athletics
Just a reminder to all volleyball players to please return your jersey to Mr. Rodgers in the PE office as soon as possible if you have not already done so
Peer Tutoring
Attention all peer tutors, please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to pick up your term 2 work package. Thank you
Yoga Club
Yoga Club will meet in room 606 after school today
And now for today’s Dad joke
“The Black Eyed peas can sing us a tune, but the chick peas can only hummus one!”
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
Daily Announcements November 21, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Monday, November 21, 2022
Outdoor Ed
There will be a short meeting for all people going on the Mount Washington trip. The meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday, at lunch
Athletics
Just a reminder to all volleyball players to please return your jersey to Mr. Rodgers in the PE office as soon as possible if you have not already done so
Peer Tutoring
Attention all peer tutors, please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to pick up your term 2 work package. Thank you
Girls Basketball
Any grade 11 or 12 girls wanting to play Sr Girls Basketball this year, you have practices Thursdays and Mondays from 6:00-7:30pm
Boys Basketball
Any Grade 11 or 12 Boys wanting to play Sr. Boys Basketball this year, you have practices Thursdays from 7:30-9:00pm and Mondays 4:30-6:00pm
Yoga Club
Yoga Club will meet in room 606 after school every Tuesday
Cafeteria
Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Chicken Noodle and available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Tabouli and the Short Order is Poutine
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!!
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
D Travers
Daily Announcements Nov 18, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Friday, November 18, 2022
Neuro diversity Club
Neuro diversity Club will be today at lunch in room 203. Everyone is welcome
Athletics
Just a reminder to all volleyball players to please return your jersey to Mr. Rodgers in the PE office as soon as possible if you have not already done so
Peer Tutoring
Attention all peer tutors, please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to pick up your term 2 work package. Thank you
Girls Basketball
Any grade 11 or 12 girls wanting to play Sr Girls Basketball this year, you have practices Thursdays and Mondays from 6:00-7:30pm
Boys Basketball
Any Grade 11 or 12 Boys wanting to play Sr. Boys Basketball this year, you have practices Thursdays from 7:30-9:00pm and Mondays 4:30-6:00pm
Athletic Wear
Attention 49er Athletes! Athletic wear clothing orders are due November 20th. Come to the office and get an order form or pop into the library at lunch and see Jen. She will also have sample sizes available.
Cafeteria
Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Chefs Choice and available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Cobb Salad, Short Order is Breakfast
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!!
Daily Announcements Nov 17, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Athletics
Just a reminder to all volleyball players to please return your jersey to Mr. Rodgers in the PE office as soon as possible if you have not already done so
Band
Congratulations to the Junior Concert Band and the Grade 8 Band for their performance yesterday at the Comox Valley Music Festival. Both bands played well and achieved the ratings of very good and excellent. Way to go, Ladysmith bands!
Math Clinic
Anyone interested in creating and producing music can register for a webinar with the hip-hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids. This workshop is tonight from 5:00 to 6:30 and is being hosted by the Vancouver Island Regional Library. Register for the workshop at virl.ca.
Peer Tutoring
Attention all peer tutors, please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to pick up your term 2 work package. Thank you
Girls Basketball
Any grade 11 or 12 girls wanting to play Sr Girls Basketball this year, you have practices Thursdays and Mondays from 6:00-7:30pm
Boys Basketball
Any Grade 11 or 12 Boys wanting to play Sr. Boys Basketball this year, you have practices Thursdays from 7:30-9:00pm and Mondays 4:30-6:00pm
Athletic Wear
Attention 49er Athletes! Athletic wear clothing orders are due November 20th. Come to the office and get an order form or pop into the library at lunch and see Jen. She will also have sample sizes available.
Cafeteria
Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Cabbage Roll and available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Cobb Salad, Short Order is Chicken Strips with Fries and Entrée is Beef Stew with Yorkshire Pudding
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!!
Daily Announcements Nov 16, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Girls Basketball
Any grade 11 or 12 girls wanting to play Sr Girls Basketball this year, you have practices Thursdays and Mondays from 6:00-7:30pm
Boys Basketball
Any Grade 11 or 12 Boys wanting to play Sr. Boys Basketball this year, you have practices Thursdays from 7:30-9:00pm and Mondays 4:30-6:00pm
Yearbook
There will be a yearbook meeting today at noon in room 217
Athletic Wear
Attention 49er Athletes! Athletic wear clothing orders are due November 20th. Come to the office and get an order form or pop into the library at lunch and see Jen. She will also have sample sizes available.
Cafeteria
Today in the cafeteria the Soup is French Onion and available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Cobb Salad, Short Order is Bacon Cheddar Burger with Fries and Entrée is Butter Chicken with Rice and Naan
And now for today’s Dad joke
Knock knock
Who’s there
Aiken
Aiken who
Oh, my Aiken back
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
Daily Announcements Nov 15, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Lost cell phone
There has been a cell phone turned into the office. If you believe this is yours, please come to the office
Girls Basketball
Any grade 11 or 12 girls wanting to play Sr Girls Basketball this year, you have practices Thursdays and Mondays from 6:00-7:30pm
Boys Basketball
Any Grade 11 or 12 Boys wanting to play Sr. Boys Basketball this year, you have practices Thursdays from 7:30-9:00pm and Mondays 4:30-6:00pm
Yearbook
There will be a yearbook meeting Wednesday at noon in room 217
Athletic Wear
Attention 49er Athletes! Athletic wear clothing orders are due November 20th. Come to the office and get an order form or pop into the library at lunch and see Jen. She will also have sample sizes available.
Math Clinic
The United Nations estimate that, as of today, the global population has now passed 8 billion people. At Math Clinic, today after school in room 218, we would like to remind you how special you are: you’re on in eight billion!
Cafeteria
Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Cream of Broccoli and available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Cobb Salad, Short Order is Chicken Quesadilla with Fries and Entrée is Lasagna with Garlic Toast
Yoga Club
Yoga Club will meet in room 606 after school today
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!!
Daily Announcements Nov 14, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Monday, November 14, 2022
Gr 8 Boys Basketball
There will be a grade 8 boys basketball meeting today right at the start of lunch in the gym
Cafeteria
Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Cream of Tomato and available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Cobb Salad, Short Order is Mac & Cheese with Garlic Toast
Yoga Club
Yoga Club will meet in room 606 after school every Tuesday
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!!
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
D Travers
Daily Announcements Nov 10, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Math Clinic
If you’re missing some trig ratios and there’s no sine of them anywhere, come find them at Math Clinic. Today after school from 3-4 in room 218.
Technology Consent
Please remind your parents to complete and submit the online consent forms that were sent out in September. If your technology consent was not completed, you will lose your internet access in a week. If you require Barb, in the office to resend please let her know
NDTA Meeting
There will be an important NDTA meeting today at lunch in room 206
Interact club
Are you a fan of free food? Come to this week’s Interact club meeting in the mezzanine at lunch for some snacks and the opportunity to help other people. Happy Interact week!
Kicking Boxing
Any female students wishing to join an after-school kick boxing/self-defence group please see the office.
Cafeteria
Cafeteria is closed but there will be pizza sales
Clothing Order
Attention all 49ers! If you are interested in purchasing some LSS Spirit Wear this year, be sure to check out the order forms in the main office. Some of the items being offered are hoodies, crewnecks, joggers, t-shirts and toques! All orders need to be submitted by November 20th
Tutoring
Attention all peer tutors please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to complete your term 1 self-assessment
Poppies
Poppies are available in the office. Please show your support for the Veterans
And now for today’s Dad joke
I know a lot of jokes about unemployed people but none of them work.
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
Daily Announcement Nov 9, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
NDTA Meeting
There will be an important NDTA meeting Thursday at lunch in room 206
Interact club
Are you a fan of free food? Come to this week’s Interact club meeting in the mezzanine at lunch for some snacks and the opportunity to help other people. Happy Interact week!
Grad Committee
Grad Committee Meeting will take place today at Lunch in the Learning Commons. Please be there for 12:15pm if you wish to participate.
Kicking Boxing
Any female students wishing to join an after-school kick boxing/self-defence group please see the office.
Yearbook
There will be a yearbook meeting today in room 217
Cafeteria
Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Chefs Choice and available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Classic Nicoise Salad, Short Order is Beef Brisket Sandwich with Fries and the Entrée is Ratatouille with Polenta and Roasted Chicken Thigh. Please note that the cafeteria will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, but there will be pizza sales
Lost and found
Lost and found is getting quite fully. Please take a moment to see if you have any items in the lost and found box
Clothing Order
Attention all 49ers! If you are interested in purchasing some LSS Spirit Wear this year, be sure to check out the order forms in the main office. Some of the items being offered are hoodies, crewnecks, joggers, t-shirts and toques! All orders need to be submitted by November 20th
Tutoring
Attention all peer tutors please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to complete your term 1 self-assessment
Poppies
Poppies are available in the office. Please show your support for the Veterans
And now for today’s Dad joke
What’s the difference between a guitar and a fish? You can’t tuna fish!
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
Daily Announcements Nov 8, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Cadets
Any Cadets who are wishing to participate in the Remembrance Day Assembly please see Mr. Epp by no later than the end of the day on today
Kicking Boxing
Any female students wishing to join an after-school kick boxing/self-defence group please see the office.
Yearbook
There will be a yearbook meeting Wednesday, Nov 9th in room 217
Cafeteria
Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Greek Red Lentil and available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Classic Nicoise Salad, Short Order is Monte Cristo Sandwich with Fries and the Entrée is Sheppard’s Pie
Interact Club
There will be a bake sale on today in the foyer at lunch. Come help the Interact Club raise money for education in Guatemala!
Clothing Order
Attention all 49ers! If you are interested in purchasing some LSS Spirit Wear this year, be sure to check out the order forms in the main office. Some of the items being offered are hoodies, crewnecks, joggers, t-shirts and toques! All orders need to be submitted by November 20th
Tutoring
Attention all peer tutors please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to complete your term 1 self-assessment
Poppies
Poppies are available in the office. Please show your support for the Veterans
Yoga Club
Yoga Club will meet in room 606 after school today
And now for today’s Dad joke
What did the pirate say when he turned 80 years old? Aye Matey.
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
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