This week at LSS - May 7t, 2021
Hi LSS
Are you ready to be a student leader next year? We will be saying goodbye to our grade 12 leaders very soon and I want to express my gratitude to each graduating leader and encourage them to keep making positive change in the world as you did here at LSS.
Leadership can start in grade 8 all the way to grade 12. To name a few opportunities: Students’ council, STAAR, SHAPE, GSA, Journalism, Tech crew and Sports are some of the great ways to develop powerful skills. Check in with our present leaders to see what area might get you hooked on being a leader.
Grade 12 leaders – why not approach students that you see as potential leaders and get them involved?
Road Safety – Thursday May 13th
Grade 11 and 12 students will have an opportunity in their classes to watch the ICBC presentation on road safety this coming week. We will send out the link next week in “This week” email if permitted by ICBC for those who miss it on Thursday.
Spirit Week May 18th – 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
Time: May 18, 2021 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Emergency Preparedness
Our staff and students participated in an earthquake drill on Thursday. In preparation for the drill, staff spent time learning together on Monday about their team roles and equipment after an earthquake. Once again, we are grateful to our PAC and our community in helping us to get emergency prepared. Teachers reviewed what happens with students before our schoolwide drill.
ADHD Parent Peer to Peer Group support – available every 2nd Tuesday of the month. – see attachment.
VIU’s 2021 Virtual Trades Expo. It is going to be hosted on the Pheedloop platform. This platform allows students to view individual programs through exhibitor booths, as well as watch virtual sessions about the programs.
Students can find out more about the event, and register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-trades-and-applied-technology-expo-tickets-149161127949
“What’s on This Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for May 10th to 14th. – 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.
Keep being awesome
D. 
Travers
This week at LSS - April 30th
Hi LSS
Consent is an important topic for all to learn. A video that most of our student have seen is the Consent Tea video. Please watch and partner with us by ensuring your children understand this important message as we ALL work together to keep everyone safe.
Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGoWLWS4-kU
Thank you.
May 6th – Earthquake simulation
On Monday May 3rd, staff will be spending time from 2:00 – 4:00 pm learning about their duties and the equipment used during an Earthquake. PAC partnered with the school for the last three years to be ready if such an event occurs. We are so grateful for their hard work and support. On May 6th classes will be having an in depth look at what it will look like should an Earthquake happen. Our goal next year (once COVID is over) is to have a full school simulation that might even involve parents using the student release station. During an actual Earthquake we need to have a system to release students to their parents. If an Earthquake does happen, we need to be ready so LSS is practicing.
Red Dress day – May 5th
May 5th is Red Dress Day. On this day, Canadians are encouraged to wear red as a way to draw attention to missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada.
The REDress Project was created by Metis artist Jamie Black, as a call to Canadians to remember. Black is a part of a history of female Canadian artists working to ensure we do not forget the missing and murdered Indigenous women.
At LSS the Land and Language class will lead a “Women’s Warrior Anthem” song circle and we will invite classes to participate virtually in their classrooms either by livestream or recorded video.
Scholarship recipient meetings
This week coming up, counsellors are meeting with folks from our community to work on scholarships recipients. Ladysmith is an amazing community and the generosity is like few other places. Thanks to community members that donate to scholarships for our graduates and for those giving their time to sit on this important committee.
ADHD Parent Peer to Peer Group support – available every 2nd Tuesday of the month. – see attachment.
Youth Week is coming up (May 3 – 7) and FJCC has lots of activities in the works! Poster attached – see flyer
| May 3 | May 4 | May 5 | May 6 | May 7 |
| Mountain Bike Clinic with Thrills and Skills Cycling | Golf like a Pro | Cinco de Mayo YOUth Swim | Inspire YOUth Yoga | Slackline FUNdamentals with Stephanie Green |
| 6 – 8 p.m. | 4 – 6 p.m. | 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. | 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | 3 – 6 p.m. |
| Brown Drive Park | Ladysmith Golf Course | FJCC | FJCC | Transfer Beach |
| $10 | $10 | FREE | FREE | $10 |
| Bring your bike and helmet and join the staff from Thrills and Skills Biking for a workshop on mountain biking skills.
You’ll work on your skills with your coach and then hit the trails at Brown Drive Park. |
Join the volunteers at the Ladysmith Golf Course for an afternoon clinic that includes clubs, a lesson on driving, chipping and putting, and a round of golf on our own 3 par course.
Beginners are welcome! |
The pool is booked for YOUth – come make a splash! | This session is all about YOUth.
Be inspired through movement and mindfulness.
Inspire – the action or power of moving the intellect or emotions. |
Get ready for an afternoon of ridiculous fun! This workshop is open to YOUth ages 13
– 18.
Learn the fundamentals of how to balance and maybe even do a few yoga poses on a slackline. This workshop will take place outdoors. |
VIU’s 2021 Virtual Trades Expo. It is going to be hosted on the Pheedloop platform. This platform allows students to view individual programs through exhibitor booths, as well as watch virtual sessions about the programs.
Students can find out more about the event, and register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-trades-and-applied-technology-expo-tickets-149161127949
Ladysmith Steelers Football Club – see flyer
Sign up for the 2021 Flag Football season. Please note that COVID guidelines in place.
“What’s on This Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for May 3rd to 7th. – see flyer
Cafeteria –
The menu for the week is on the website: https://ls.schools.sd68.bc.ca/departments/cafeteria/
Dates coming up
May 3rd – Q3 report card released to MyEd parent portal
May 7th – Professional day – classes not in session.
May 24th – Victoria day – school is closed.
Keep being awesome
Dave Travers
Principal Ladysmith secondary school
250 245-3043
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This week at LSS - April 26th
Hi LSS
As we move into Q4 here is a reminder about our school.
At LSS our mission is to develop resilient, kind and curious global citizens who value learning and community. Nutsumaat syaas is a hul’qu’minum phrase that means working together as one. We recognize the struggles in our community and young people and strive daily to work together with our students to address their concerns and create welcoming school environment for everyone. In addition to our student council, we also have an anti-racism group, gender and sexuality alliance and most recently, a group that is working on initiatives that will educate, provide support and spread awareness about sexual assault and harassment. With all of these groups, our goal is that by honouring Coast Salish values of working together as one, we can educate our school community and create a better Ladysmith for everyone.
The week coming up all teachers will review our Code of Conduct. A reminder that Parents and Caregivers are our greatest allies as we work together for our youth.
ADHD Parent Peer to Peer Group support – available every 2nd Tuesday of the month. – see attachment.
Youth Week is coming up (May 3 – 7) and FJCC has lots of activities in the works! Poster attached – see flyer
| May 3 | May 4 | May 5 | May 6 | May 7 |
| Mountain Bike Clinic with Thrills and Skills Cycling | Golf like a Pro | Cinco de Mayo YOUth Swim | Inspire YOUth Yoga | Slackline FUNdamentals with Stephanie Green |
| 6 – 8 p.m. | 4 – 6 p.m. | 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. | 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | 3 – 6 p.m. |
| Brown Drive Park | Ladysmith Golf Course | FJCC | FJCC | Transfer Beach |
| $10 | $10 | FREE | FREE | $10 |
| Bring your bike and helmet and join the staff from Thrills and Skills Biking for a workshop on mountain biking skills.
You’ll work on your skills with your coach and then hit the trails at Brown Drive Park. |
Join the volunteers at the Ladysmith Golf Course for an afternoon clinic that includes clubs, a lesson on driving, chipping and putting, and a round of golf on our own 3 par course.
Beginners are welcome! |
The pool is booked for YOUth – come make a splash! | This session is all about YOUth.
Be inspired through movement and mindfulness.
Inspire – the action or power of moving the intellect or emotions. |
Get ready for an afternoon of ridiculous fun! This workshop is open to YOUth ages 13
– 18.
Learn the fundamentals of how to balance and maybe even do a few yoga poses on a slackline. This workshop will take place outdoors. |
VIU’s 2021 Virtual Trades Expo. It is going to be hosted on the Pheedloop platform. This platform allows students to view individual programs through exhibitor booths, as well as watch virtual sessions about the programs.
Students can find out more about the event, and register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-trades-and-applied-technology-expo-tickets-149161127949
Ladysmith Steelers Football Club – see flyer
Sign up for the 2021 Flag Football season. Please note that COVID guidelines in place.
“What’s on This Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for April 26 – 30th. – see flyer
| Parent/Caregiver Session:
Mental Wellness This session for parents will address mental health and anxiety in our children, how stress and anxiety show up and how to support your child or youth. |
April 29, 2021
6:30pm to 8:00pm |
Register MH Parent Session |
Cafeteria
Given that a new quarter is starting on Monday, Cafeteria will take orders on Thursday April 29th and the first food service will be Friday April 30th – Chef
Dates coming up
April 26th – Start of Q4! – home stretch
May 3rd – Proposed date for Q3 report card release
Enjoy the Sun
Dave Travers
Principal Ladysmith secondary school
250 245-3043
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