This Week at LSS - May 21st
Hi LSS
Well 49ers, there was excitement in the air today here at LSS. As we work to secretly give the grad class of 2021 the best grad memories possible, we may have spilled the beans a little. Today we were filming a video you all may find very entertaining at the end of June. What better way to bring smiles to the faces of our Ladysmith community than by having covid safe fun on the school bus, teachers dancing and the police mock arresting your principal. If you happened to drive by and see lights, cameras and action, please know that we were just filming, being creative and that everyone here at LSS is safe!
The good news keeps on rolling in! Are sports your thing? Two of our grade 12 students have been awarded scholarships as they are superior athletes. Kamryn Grooms is off to Nipissing University in Ontario on a scholarship for ice hockey! She will play hockey and represent our town proudly while studying to become a nurse. Dru Wright is heading to the USA, where he will attend Missouri Valley College on a $19,000 US scholarship. Dru will be playing baseball and working on a kinesiology degree. We can’t wait to watch you on the big screen!!
We had multiple winners from the Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Contest. Congratulations to Hannah Burns, Caidence Burns, Olivia Wing and Brooklyn Bianchini.
More amazing news to share! University of Victoria is awarding entrance scholarships to our students for a lot of money!! Ava Smith is the recipient of a $24,000 scholarship to UVIC. She also was awarded a $27,000 scholarship to SFU, but will be heading to Victoria to study geography. Katrina Kurylowich has been awarded a UVIC entrance award for $28,000 and will be off to the capital to study accounting. Skyla Thomas is the recipient of a $24,000 scholarship for UVIC and will be pursing her degree with a long term goal of politics/law. Two other of our grade 12 students have received full-ride scholarships as well for UVIC, for a total of 5 LSS students entering UVIC with their studies paid for. Congrats to all 5 of you for your hard work and dedication to your studies!
Parent teacher virtual interview game plan
Teachers will be available on one of the following days from 3:15 to 5:15:
Tuesday May 25th, Wednesday May 26th, Thursday May 27th
Emails were sent out this week from your child’s teacher indicating what day they are scheduling their appointments. If you would like an interview time, please connect with the teacher to set up a Teams virtual appointment or by phone. Appointments will only be 5 minutes long. Remember you can request to meet with a teacher anytime.
“What’s on This Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for May 24th to 28st. – see flyer
Cafeteria –
The menu for the week is on the website: https://ls.schools.sd68.bc.ca/departments/cafeteria/
Dates coming up
May 24th – Victoria day – school is closed.
May 26th – Early dismissal 2 pm
May 25 – 27th Parent teacher interviews
Keep being awesome!
D. Travers
This week at LSS - May 14, 2021
Hi LSS
Okay LSS with perseverance this could be you…
I just want to take a minute to recognize something super great and exciting for our little community. Vancouver Island University has awarded two of our students full tuition scholarships to complete a degree. This means two of our students are each receiving like $25,ooo. Alyssa VanHorne is the recipient of the Vancouver Island President’s Award. She has won one of 6 awards that VIU offers. This is a major accomplishment and so exciting for Alyssa as she works to become an elementary school teacher. Catherine Sampson is the recipient of the Chancellor’s Award for VIU. Again, only 6 of these awards are offered, and Catherine is the recipient of one. Can you believe it? It’s so awesome! Catherine is going to pursue her Indigenous studies program. Please can we give our best 49er cheer as we acknowledge this amazing news and this shows you that hard work pays off!!!!
Improv – Nationals
A little town in Canada is once again having a big impact in the IMPROV world. LSS went to Nationals again this year. It was a challenging year as the group did not have an opportunity to perform in front of live audiences but like true LSS students they persevered.
This year our team obtained a fourth place national finish. – Well done.
STAAR video class visits May 17th and 18th
Our Students Taking Action Against Racism group will be showing the video they made to classes on Monday and Tuesday this week. This group of courageous students have an important message on the topic of racism. Teacher leaders will be doing pre and post lessons based on the video on these two days – this is just one way LSS is working to end racism.
SOGI event May 17th and 18th
Ms. Sharpe and GSA are participating in and event that will bring together staff and students to connect about the importance of SOGI-inclusive education. The Summit will be an opportunity to hear from 2SLGBTQ+ community leaders, learn from students and staff who are making a difference in their schools, and have fun and connect virtually with people across the Island.
Spirit Week May 17th – 21st – students’ council sponsored
Monochrome Monday – Wear one colour – Skittles handed out in Foyer at Lunch
Once Upon a Tuesday- Dress as your favourite fictional character (book or movie) – Class Kahoot with Candy Apple Prizes
Meme & Vine Wednesday – Dress as a favourite Meme. Stickers handed out in Foyer at Lunch
Throwback Thursday – Decade Day, dress in your favourite past styles – Music booth and band tickers at lunch
Formal Friday – Wear your best. Virtual Red Carpet & Prizes for best dressed
Topic: Ladysmith Secondary PAC Meeting – see agenda attached
Time: May 18, 2021 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/64737480831?pwd=aVR2VENYZWVUd1l1Sm5aTHNVS2dEQT09
Meeting ID: 647 3748 0831 Passcode: Ladyss1! One tap mobile
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Meeting ID: 647 3748 0831
Passcode: 87412770
Parent teacher virtual interview game plan
Teachers will be available on one of the following days from 3:15 to 5:15:
Starting Tuesday May 25th and running to May 27th
You will start receiving emails next week from your child’s teacher indicating what day they are scheduling their appointments. If you would like an interview time, please connect with the teacher to set up a Teams virtual appointment or by phone. Appointments will only be 5 minutes long. Remember you can request to meet with a teacher anytime.
“What’s on This Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for May 17th to 21st. – see flyer
Cafeteria –
The menu for the week is on the website: https://ls.schools.sd68.bc.ca/departments/cafeteria/
Dates coming up
May 24th – Victoria day – school is closed.
May 26th – Early dismissal 2 pm
May 24 – 26th Parent teacher interviews
Keep being awesome
D. 
2021.05.18_Agenda.docx - Google Docs
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