Good Morning Ladysmith!

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

Student Council

During the Earth Day clean-up today, please remember to come back into the school through the foyer entrance.  Also, don’t throw your compostable gloves into the garbage, as we will have compost bins for you when you et back!  Thankyou from Student Council!

Yearbook

Can the following students meet Mr. Bennett in the foyer at 11:40. Claire Woods, Lucas Copp, Maria Scott, Carter McKinnon, Luella Kaye, Seth Bennett, Scarlett Hanke, Robert Rickwood, Sonora Williams and Jacob Simpso

Earth Day

A big shout-out to Mr. Daryl Rodgers – Happy Birthday buddy.  Moose and you Ladysmith family loves you so much

YOUth Week

YOUth week is May 3^rd – 7^th!  Bring your bike & helmet and join the staff from Trills and Skills Biking for a workshop on mountain bike skills.  You’ll work on your skills with your coach then hit the rails at Brown Drive Park!  Ages 13 – 18 Monday, May 3^rd – 6:00-*;00pm – $10.  To register call 250-245-6424 or http://ow.ly/XFs650EqKCP

Student Council

Get ready for Earth Week LSS!  This Thursday is our school wide community clean-up during A Block.  More information on the way from Student Council.  There is also an Earth Day photo challenge happening on the LSS Council Instagram page.  Submit a photo to @lsscouncil you took of your favourite natural place in the community.  Three winners will win a $10 bakery gift card.  Admissions close Thursday and voting will happen over the weekend.  Thanks, LSS!!

Cafeteria

Cafeteria is closed on Friday

 Friday’s Block Rotation

Friday’s Block Rotation is BA

And now for today’s Dad joke

Which vegetable should you never invite on a boat trip?  A Leek

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

Good Morning Ladysmith!

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021  

Student Council

Get ready for Earth Week LSS!  This Thursday is our school wide community clean-up during A Block.  More information on the way from Student Council.  There is also an Earth Day photo challenge happening on the LSS Council Instagram page.  Submit a photo to @lsscouncil you took of your favourite natural place in the community.  Three winners will win a $10 bakery gift card.  Admissions close Thursday and voting will happen over the weekend.  Thanks LSS!!

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is French Onion avec Cheese Croutes, Short Order is Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi Sub with Fries, also available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Roasted Beets, Marinated Artichokes, Candied Pecans, Greens, Dried Apricots, Cherry Tomatoes, Carrots & Feta Cheese, Pasta Special is Bacon & Caramelized Onion Mac’n’Cheese, Garlic Focaccia Sandwich Special is Ham, Brie & Apple Baguette Panini and the Dessert is Lemon Meringue Tarte

And now for today’s Dad joke

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

Good Morning Ladysmith!

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Student Council

Get ready for Earth Week LSS!  This Thursday is our school wide community clean-up during A Block.  More information on the way from Student Council.  There is also an Earth Day photo challenge happening on the LSS Council Instagram page.  Submit a photo to @lsscouncil you took of your favourite natural place in the community.  Three winners will win a $10 bakery gift card.  Admissions close Thursday and voting will happen over the weekend.  Thanks LSS!!

Q4 Courses

If you do not have an A Block class in Q4 you can pick up your schedule up in the office

Masks

Please remember to cut the elastics off of single use masks before you throw them away, it helps save the wildlife.

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Chicken Noodle, Short Order is Chicken Fingers with Fries, also available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Roasted Beets, Marinated Artichokes, Candied Pecans, Greens, Dried Apricots, Cherry Tomatoes, Carrots & Feta Cheese, Pasta Special is Bacon & Caramelized Onion Mac’n’Cheese, Garlic Focaccia Sandwich Special is Ham, Brie & Apple Baguette Panini and the Dessert is Oreo Cheesecake

And now for today’s Dad joke

What did the stamp say to the envelope?  “Stick with me and I’ll take you places!”

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

Good Morning Ladysmith!

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Monday, April 19, 2021

Q4 Courses

If you do not have an A Block class in Q4 you can pick up your schedule up in the office

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Seafood Chowder (Crab & Prawn), Short Order is Bacon & Mozza Burger with Fries, also available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Roasted Beets, Marinated Artichokes, Candied Pecans, Greens, Dried Apricots, Cherry Tomatoes, Carrots & Feta Cheese, Pasta Special is Bacon & Caramelized Onion Mac’n’Cheese, Garlic Focaccia Sandwich Special is Ham, Brie & Apple Baguette Panini and the Dessert is Churros

STAAR

The Red Dress Project is a visual reminder of the 100’s of missing & murdered Indigenous women.  We hang dresses to build awareness and take action against racialized & gender-based violence.

And now for today’s Dad joke

How do you make an egg giggle?  Tell it a yolk

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

Happy Sunny Friday
The weather is supposed to be spectacular – and my bike is in the shop AHHHHHHH

This week coming up is the last week of quarter 3. Thursday, April 22^nd, is the last day for regular classes. Some students will be in the building on Friday finishing assignments. Teachers will contact students if this applies to you. Buses will be running as usual.

Topic: Ladysmith Secondary PAC Meeting – agenda attached

Time: Apr 20, 2021 06:30 PM
Join Zoom Meeting https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/68058219735?pwd=TmVBNm1wZnRuVEcyalNiRm1BVzcyUT09

Meeting ID: 680 5821 9735
Passcode: Ladyss1!
or phone in 1 778 907 2071, Meeting ID: 680 5821 9735
Passcode: 30056304

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 19 – 23^rd. – see flyer

White Hatter – Presentation April 22^nd – see flyer

This presentation is excellent. We brought the White Hatter in to talk to the entire school to address online activity, legal considerations and how to stay safe on line.

Arts Council of Ladysmith
From the education coordinator at the Arts Council of Ladysmith and District Shannon Delaney: We are planning two free, online events in April that may be of interest to students and families. We’ll be hosting a two-part talk series on Zoom about pursuing arts education and exploring options for working as an artist.
Each talk will include a panel discussion followed by a Q & A session. The first, on April 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, will focus on arts education, building a portfolio, and gaining experiences to foster connections and develop a resume. The second, on April 28 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM will feature a diverse panel of young, emerging artists who have found their own paths as working professionals in their respective fields.
Please see the attached flyer which provides further details. Registration is free and is required to receive the Zoom link for each event.

Cafeteria – Open Monday to Thursday next week
The menu for the week is on the website: https://ls.schools.sd68.bc.ca/departments/cafeteria/

Dates coming up

April 22^nd – last day of classes for Q3
April 23^rd – No formal classes
April 26^th – Start of Q4! – home stretch
May 3^rd – Proposed date for Q3 report card release

Enjoy the Sun

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Good Morning Ladysmith!

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Friday, April 16, 2021  

STAAR

The Red Dress Campaign brings awareness to the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women in Canada.  In solidarity LSS is collecting Red Dress to hang along the highway.  Bring in your Red Dress to donate.  Dresses can be dropped off at the office on Monday and Tuesday.

Peer Tutors

Attention all peer tutors:  please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to complete your self-assessment for the quarter.  Again, that’s all peer tutors, please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to complete our self-assessment for the quarter.

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for Monday.  The soup is Moroccan chickpea & Yam (Vegan/GF), Short Order is Bacon, Ham, Egg & Cheese Wrap with Hash Browns, also available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Roasted Beets, Marinated Artichokes, Candied Pecans, Greens, Dried Apricots, Cherry Tomatoes, Carrots & Feta Cheese, Pasta Special is Bacon & Caramelized Onion Mac’n’Cheese, Garlic Focaccia Sandwich Special is Ham, Brie & Apple Baguette Panini and the Dessert is Chocolate Mousse

And now for today’s Dad joke

Why did the farmer win a award?  He was outstanding in his field.

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

Good Morning Ladysmith!

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Thursday, April 15, 2021  

 GSA

Hello from the GSA!  If you have ordered a pin but haven’t paid for it, please bring cash on Wednesday, April 21^st.  GSA members will deliver pins during in-class lunch Wednesday.  Thank you

Staff Eco Walk

Staff Eco-Walk is happening today!  Meet in the foyer for a fun walk in the sun.

Peer Tutors

Attention all peer tutors:  please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to complete your self-assessment for the quarter.  Again, that’s all peer tutors, please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to complete our self-assessment for the quarter.

Lost and Found

Please take a moment to look threw the lost and found and retrieve your belongings.  We will be packing up the remainder of the lost and found on today and donate to the Thrift Store.

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Roasted Carrot with Herbs (Vegan/GF), Short Order is Crispy Chicken Clubhouse Wrap, Caesar Salad, also available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Mediterranean Salad with Roasted Eggplant, Zucchini, Peppers, Onion, Carrot, Endive, Olives, Marinated Artichokes, Feta, Pasta Special is Pulled Pork Mac’n’Cheese, Sandwich Special is Cajun Prawn Caesar Wrap and the Dessert is Chocolate Brownie

Friday’s Block Rotation

Friday’s Block Rotation is AB

And now for today’s Dad joke

How do you stop a bull from charging?  Cancel its credit card.

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

Good Morning Ladysmith!

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021  

Lunch Walks

All Staff welcome for Lunch Eco Walks.  Come outside and join da Moose

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Mr. Matt Jackson from your friends and family at LSS.  Especially Moose.  We love you.

Peer Tutors

Attention all peer tutors:  please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to complete your self-assessment for the quarter.  Again, that’s all peer tutors, please see Ms. Lechthaler ASAP to complete our self-assessment for the quarter.

 Lost and Found

Please take a moment to look threw the lost and found and retrieve your belongings.  We will be packing up the remainder of the lost and found on Thursday and donate to the Thrift Store.

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Mulligatawny, Short Order is Chipotle Beef Quesadilla, Caesar Salad, also available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Mediterranean Salad with Roasted Eggplant, Zucchini, Peppers, Onion, Carrot, Endive, Olives, Marinated Artichokes, Feta, Pasta Special is Pulled Pork Mac’n’Cheese, Sandwich Special is Cajun Prawn Caesar Wrap and the Dessert is New York Cheesecake with Raspberry

49^th Receipts

If you have receipts from the 49^th Parallel Grocery Store, please remember to bring them to the school.  There is a drop box by the office window.   LSS and 49^th Parallel have an agreement that LSS will receive a portion of the total of receipts collected.  This is great news for LSS

And now for today’s Dad joke

How do rabbits travel?  By hareplanes

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

Good Morning Ladysmith!

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021  

Lost and Found

The lost and found has been sorted and is out on display, please see if any of the items belong to you.

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Creamy Tomato Basil (Lacto-Vegetarian), Short Order is Butter Chicken, Basmati Rice, Naan, also available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Mediterranean Salad with Roasted Eggplant, Zucchini, Peppers, Onion, Carrot, Endive, Olives, Marinated Artichokes, Feta, Pasta Special is Pulled Pork Mac’n’Cheese, Sandwich Special is Cajun Prawn Caesar Wrap and the Dessert is Strawberry Rhubarb Pie a la Mode

And now for today’s Dad joke

What did the spider do on the computer?  Made a website!

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

Happy Friday

Two more weeks of Q3. Make sure you are completing assignments and doing your best to finish strong.

On April 14^th at 6 pm the LSS counsellors and Admin are hosting a virtual “Grade 7 Parent Night.” A link will be sent out from LIS and NOY. If you have a child in grade 7 join us for a half hour presentation.

Topic: Ladysmith Secondary PAC Meeting 

Time: Apr 20, 2021 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/68058219735?pwd=TmVBNm1wZnRuVEcyalNiRm1BVzcyUT09

Meeting ID: 680 5821 9735

Passcode: Ladyss1!

or phone in 1 778 907 2071, Meeting ID: 680 5821 9735

Passcode: 30056304

“What’s on This Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for April 12 – 16^th. – see attached

It’s the Final Week for the Poverty Reduction Questionnaire!

You’re invited to share your experiences and ideas for reducing poverty in Ladysmith and Stz’uminus!

The CommUNITY Together to End Poverty Hw-nuts‘-ulwum (as one) project aims to engage the public about how poverty is experienced in our communities and determine what actions we can each take to be a part of the solutions that will help eliminate poverty here at home. ​The input received will be put towards developing a local Poverty Reduction Strategy.

The more people who participate, the more comprehensive this strategy will be with greater commitment and energy to follow through on priority actions!

The Questionnaire will be closed at the end of the day on Sunday, April 18, 2021 with a draft summary of the input to be shared for comment by the community in the weeks to follow.

Complete information and details with links to social media channels can be found at www.communitytogethertoendpoverty.ca.

Thank you! Huy ch q’u!

Arts Council of Ladysmith
Good afternoon. I am the education coordinator at the Arts Council of Ladysmith and District, and we are planning two free, online events in April that may be of interest to your students and their families. We’ll be hosting a two-part talk series on Zoom about pursuing arts education and exploring options for working as an artist.
Each talk will include a panel discussion followed by a Q & A session. The first, on April 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, will focus on arts education, building a portfolio, and gaining experiences to foster connections and develop a resume. The second, on April 28 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM will feature a diverse panel of young, emerging artists who have found their own paths as working professionals in their respective fields.
I would like to request that you distribute the following flyer which provides further details. Registration is free and is required to receive the Zoom link for each event.
Thank you for your help in promoting attendance at these two talks, which we are confident will be inspiring and informative.
Shannon Delaney
Education Coordinator, Arts Council of Ladysmith and District

Cafeteria
The menu for the week is on the website: https://ls.schools.sd68.bc.ca/departments/cafeteria/

Dates coming up

April 12^th – 15^th – Numeracy 10 and Literacy 10 assessments – you have been notified if you need to write it.

April 14^th – 6 – 6:30 pm Grade 7 parent night – virtual on Microsoft Teams

April 22^nd – last day of classes for Q3
April 23^rd – No formal classes

April 26^th – Start of Q4! – home stretch

Enjoy

Dave Travers
Principal Ladysmith secondary school
250 245-3043

Good Morning Ladysmith!

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Monday, April 12, 2021  

Lost and Found

The lost and found has been sorted and is out on display, please see if any of the items belong to you.

Messages in office

Could the following please come to the office for messages; Keane Taylor, Kyler Smith and Leo Rumak

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for tomorrow.  The soup is Tom Kha with Prawns (GF), Short Order is Chicken Fingers & Fries, also available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Mediterranean Salad with Roasted Eggplant, Zucchini, Peppers, Onion, Carrot, Endive, Olives, Marinated Artichokes, Feta, Pasta Special is Pulled Pork Mac’n’Cheese, Sandwich Special is Cajun Prawn Caesar Wrap and the Dessert is Key Lime Tart

And now for today’s Dad joke

Where can you buy chicken broth in bulk?  The stock market

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Friday, April 9, 2021

Flags

You may have noticed this morning that we are flying our flags at half-mast today.  Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and husband to Queen Elizabeth the Second of Britain passed away this morning.  As Canada is a part of the Commonwealth, the protocol is to fly our flags at half-mast in tribute to Prince Philip

GSA

Happy Friday, LSS!  The GSA will meet today and from now on in the dance room.  Down the hall past the art room, woodshop and weight room.  See you there!  All are welcome

Cafeteria

Please stop by the cafeteria and pre-order your lunch for Monday.  The soup is Cream of Mushroom (Lacto-Vegetarian), Short Order is Squeaky Cheese Poutine(GF/Lacto-Vegetarian), also available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Mediterranean Salad with Roasted Eggplant, Zucchini, Peppers, Onion, Carrot, Endive, Olives, Marinated Artichokes, Feta, Pasta Special is Pulled Pork Mac’n’Cheese, Sandwich Special is Cajun Prawn Caesar Wrap and the Dessert is Nanaimo Bar

 Spirit Wear

Last day to order Spirit wear.  Orders due back in the office today.  Please pick up an order form from the office or online through the school cash.  Unfortunately there are no samples due to Covid.  There is a sizing chart on the office window

 Masks

Please remember to cut the elastics off of single use masks before you throw them away, it helps save the wildlife.

And now for today’s Dad joke

What do you call a pig that does karate?  A pork chop

• Try your best!!
• Get better each day!!
• Do the right thing!!
• It’s the 49er way!!