Daily Announcements Oct 6, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Grads
This is very important. Barb in the office needs your grad info sheet that you received at the beginning of the school year. If you do not have a copy or are unsure which form it is, please come by the office. An email was sent out yesterday regarding grad information, however if you have not returned your form, you would not have received the email
Rock and Roll
Rock and Roll. Yes Rock and Roll. T-shirt day is Friday October 14th. Please wear your favorite bank T-shirt
Band Grade 9-12
There will be a quick meeting at the beginning of lunch today for all band and jazz band students in grades 9-12 interested in joining the trip to Niagara Falls in May. Thanks, and see you there
DND Club
DND Club will be meeting today the 6th after school for a short session zero
Cafeteria
Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Split Pea with Ham and available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Panzanella Salad: Bocconcini & Tomato and Short Order is Pulled Pork with Fries
And now for today’s Dad joke
What do you use to cut through the ocean waves?
A sea-saw
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
Daily Announcements Oct 5, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Rock and Roll
Rock and Roll. Yes Rock and Roll. T-shirt day is Friday October 14th. Please wear your favorite bank T-shirt
Yearbook
There will be a yearbook meeting at lunch in room 217. Bring your lunch
Band Grade 9-12
There will be a quick meeting at the beginning of lunch on Thursday for all band and jazz band students in grades 9-12 interested in joining the trip to Niagara Falls in May. Thanks, and see you there
DND Club
DND Club will be meeting tomorrow the 6th after school for a short session zero
Yoga Club
Yoga Club, there will be a brief meeting today at lunch in room 502 to discuss dates and times for yoga club. See you there.
Cafeteria
Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Cream of Tomato and available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Panzanella Salad: Bocconcini & Tomato and Short Order is Chicken Burger Bacon Swiss with Fries
Student Council
Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day and we would like to thank our teachers fore everything they do to make LSS great. Thank you for hosting clubs, and coaching sports. Thank you for providing extra support to complete assignments and showing you care. We appreciate you!
And now for today’s Dad joke
What happens when you don’t dust your mirror?
You get a dirty look
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
Daily Announcements Oct 4, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Math Clinic
Looking to make a difference in your life? Come to Math Clinic today after school in room 218
NDTA
Jeremy Inscho, President of the NDTA will be in the staff room at lunch today
Yearbook
There will be a yearbook meeting at lunch in room 217. Bring your lunch
Band Grade 9-12
There will be a quick meeting at the beginning of lunch for all band and jazz band students in grades 9-12 interested in joining the trip to Niagara Falls in May. Thanks, and see you there
DND Club
DND Club will be meeting on Thursday the 6th after school for a short session zero
Yoga Club
Yoga Club, there will be a brief meeting this Wednesday at lunch in room 502 to discuss dates and times for yoga club. See you there.
Cafeteria
Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Moroccan Lentil and available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Panzanella Salad: Bocconcini & Tomato and Short Order is Monte Cristo with Fries
And now for today’s Dad joke
What’s the best thing about Switzerland? I don’t know, but the flag is a big plus
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
This Week at LSS - Sept 29
Hi LSS Family
Have I ever told you how proud I am of LSS? This school is excelling in the area of reconciliation. People from around the country come to see what is happening at our school!
This week staff and students engaged in activities to increase all our awareness and then we gathered as a whole school to form a circle to acknowledge the work done. This is amazing. Your kids are amazing. Thank them for being amazing.
Truth and Reconciliation Day – Sept 30th – see attachment
Stz’uminus First Nation would like to invite all of our students, staff and families to our National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event at Transfer Beach on Friday, September 30th, 2022 starting at 10:00am. Please see the attached poster for the details.
Huy ch q’u, (Thank you)
Roxanne Harris|B.Ed., M.Ed. Chief
Parent teacher interviews – Oct 12th 3:00 to 5:30 pm
Soon you will receive an email inviting you to schedule a 10 minute virtual or telephone parent interview. We recognize that the time may not jive (does anyone use the term anymore?) with your work day so we offer an opportunity to take a few minutes to chat with a teacher with out coming to the school. Now remember that you can connect with a teacher anytime.
Conflict resolution – grade 9 students
Starting this coming week and going on for the next six weeks in Humanities 9 and English 9 classes, students will be engaging in how to resolve conflict. This will occur one hour a week and is supported by the LRCA. This is also part of the Career education component for grade 9.
Big brothers and sisters
Ms. Toole, who is one of our learning leaders, has organized students at LSS to mentor younger students at LIS and LPS. Way to give back LSS and support one of school goals of engaging in our community.
Gratitude wall
October 6th at lunch time with support from our community we will be creating a gratitude wall to recognize Thanksgiving. Students will write down some thoughts on what they are grateful for. This is just one way to work on the core competencies. What are BC educations Core Competencies? Google it and have a read.
PAC- Oct 3rd 6:30
All parents and caregivers are welcome to attend the PAC meeting at the school at 6:30 for the AGM on Oct 3rd at 6:30 pm to set the executive for the year.
Tour de Rock – Cancer fund raiser
See Travers sweat. Yes, I will attempt to ride 120 km virtually in four hours if we raise more than $1200. We are super close to reaching this goal and just need a few more donations. If you want to give please see check out the link
https://support.cancer.ca/site/TR/CopsforCancer/COPS_NW_odd_?team_id=489691&pg=team&fr_id=28328
If I can do it I will give $100 if I cannot I will give $200. Either way I get to ride my bike during the work day. Super pumped.
Bus passes update
SD68 school bus passes – Z-pass – have been delayed, distribution will be in October, in the meantime all registered riders can travel on the school bus without the pass. Once passes are distributed all students will have to scan the Z-pass every time they enter or exit a bus.
Thu-it Art Exhibition
The exhibition is being held at the Cowichan Valley Art Gallery – Cowichan Community Centre, Main Floor, 2687 James Street, Duncan, B.C., V9L 2X5. The student art show opens Tuesday, September 27 from 4 – 7 PM. LSS Indigenous Students have weaving, photography, carving, poetry and drum making on exhibit. The show runs until October 6.
Zombie walk – see attachments
Looking for something different to do and support the community? Check out the Zombie Walk attachment.
CTC/VIU Information night Oct 6th – see attachment
The CTC is hosting a Careers Transition evening at VIU Oct 6th from 6-9 PM. The presentations is aimed at parents/gradians and students that want to learn more about options in employment training and career development.
There will be presentations from, the CTC, ITA, VIU, WorkBC, and STEP BC.
Information will support: (Youth = age 15-29) current grade 9 – 12 students looking to transition to Work, Trades, Certificates, or academic university programs, youth that have left school before graduating and looking for options, graduated youth that have not found their fit and youth with disabilities trying to enter the job market.
“What’s on this Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for the week of October 3rd to 7th. – see attached
Dates to remember
Sept- 30th – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – school not in session
Oct 3rd – PAC meeting to elect executive
Oct 10th – Thanksgiving
Oct 11th – Early dismissal to prepare for parent interviews 1 pm and busses with come early
Oct 12th Parent teacher interviews. Interviews will be virtual and a system to sign up electronically will come out the week prior.
Oct 21st – Provincial Pro D day – school not in session
Oct 24th – School based Pro-D day – school not in session
Hmm. What will I do this weekend? You only get one guess.
Love this place
D CTC Info Night Poster
zombie2
Travers
Daily Announcements Oct 3, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Monday, October 3, 2022
Jr Girls Volleyball
Junior girls volleyball players, your practice has been moved to 6-7:30pm tonight due to boys volleyball games at 3:30 today
Yearbook
There will be a yearbook meeting at lunch in room 217. Bring your lunch
Jazz Band
Would all Jazz Band students please meet in the band room at the beginning of lunch for set-up. Thanks
CVE Event
CLC12 students going to Dover for the CVE vent please meet Mrs. Teneycke in room 504 at lunch bell for an important meeting
Band Grade 9-12
There will be a quick meeting at the beginning of lunch for all band and jazz band students in grades 9-12 interested in joining the trip to Niagara Falls in May. Thanks, and see you there
DND Club
DND Club will be meeting on Thursday the 6th after school for a short session zero
Golf & Swimmers
All fall golfers & swimmers please meet in room 205 (Jackson’s room) at lunch
Yoga Club
Yoga Club, there will be a brief meeting this Wednesday at lunch in room 502 to discuss dates and times for yoga club. See you there.
Sr Soccer
Senior Boys Soccer, there will be a meeting/jersey pick up today at lunch in the gym for all boys playing this year
Chess Club
Don’t be a pawn! Become a chess player! Join the chess club after school on Thursdays in room 225 with Mr. Sieben
Jr Boys Volleyball
The Junior Boys Volleyball team is hosting Dover School and Ballenas School for their first home games of the season. Game starts at 3:30pm and Dover School is their rivals from last year. We would love to have fans cheering them on and supporting our junior boys’ team. Go LSS Go!
Cafeteria
Today in the cafeteria the Chicken Noodle and available are Buddha Bowls (Vegan/GF), Salad Special is Panzanella Salad: Bocconcini & Tomato and Short Order is Chicken Quesadilla with Fries
And now for today’s Dad joke
I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down!
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
Daily Announcements Sept 29, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Gr 8 Girls Volleyball
Grade 8 girls volleyball players have a short meeting with coach Brawner in the woodwork room today at lunch
Team Meetings
Can the following teams please go to room 104 at lunch today for a short meeting. The Swim Team and Jr. Girls Volleyball team
Grad Committee
Reminder to all grads if you would like to be the chair for the Grad Committee, please see Mr. Epp by 3:00pm today
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
St’uminus First Nation would like to invite all of our students and staff to our National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event at Transfer Beach on tomorrow, September 30th starting at 10:00am.
Student Council
Hey LSS! let’s make Travers sweat!! Our goal is to raise $1200. That’s $1 for every kilometer Tour de Rock peddles. If we meet our goal Mr. Travers will try to bike 120km in four hours. Bring in your toonies and make Travers cycle
CVE Event
Grade 11’s, do you want to go to the Canadian Universities Event on Oct 5th? You can visit counsellors to get a permission slip and the first 15 people to bring the slip back signed will be able to join this exciting field trip. Bus leaves at 12 for Dover…. Get your slip in today for Oct 5th event
Chess Club
Are you looking for a knight in plastic armour? Come out to the chess club after school today in room 225 with Mr. Sieben
Cafeteria
Today in the cafeteria, the Soup is Chefs Choice, Salad Special is Garden Salad with Chicken, Buddha Bowls are also available, and the Short Order is Bacon Cheddar Burger with Fries. Please note that the prices have increased slightly
And now for today’s Dad joke
What did the janitor say when she jumped out of the closet? “Supplies!”
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
Daily Announcements Sept 28, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Grade 8 Girls Volleyball
Grade 8 girls volleyball today at Barsby. All players please meet in the foyer at 2:30pm so we can assign drivers with players. Don’t forget to ask your teacher’s if you can leave early from your C Block class
Quebec Trip
All students interested in going on the Quebec trip there is a quick meeting at lunch on Thursday in Ms. Fink’s room. Room 122
Grad Committee
Reminder for grads that if you are interested in chairing the grad committee, please see Mr. Epp by 3:00pm tomorrow
Birthday wish
Happy birthday beautiful Deb Hillbrecht, your Ladysmith family loves you
Chem Club
Chem club is happening today in room 115 at lunch. Come one, come all and remember if you aren’t part of the solution…you’re part of the PRECIPITATE!”
Girls Volleyball
All grade 8 and junior girls volleyball players please come to the gym at lunch today to get your jersey for today’s game
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
St’uminus First Nation would like to invite all of our students and staff to our National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event at Transfer Beach on Friday, September 30th starting at 10:00am.
Student Council
Hey LSS! let’s make Travers sweat!! Our goal is to raise $1200. That’s $1 for every kilometer Tour de Rock peddles. If we meet our goal Mr. Travers will try to bike 120km in four hours. Bring in your toonies and make Travers cycle
CVE Event
Grade 11’s, do you want to go to the Canadian Universities Event on Oct 5th? You can visit counsellors to get a permission slip and the first 15 people to bring the slip back signed will be able to join this exciting field trip. Bus leaves at 12 for Dover…. Get your slip in today for Oct 5th event
Chess Club
Want to improve your knight life? Come out to the chess club tomorrow after school in room 225 with Mr. Sieben
Cafeteria
Today in the cafeteria, the Soup is Beef Barley, Salad Special is Garden Salad with Chicken, Buddha Bowls are also available, and the Short Order is Poutine. Please note that the prices have increased slightly
And now for today’s Dad joke
Knock Knock,
Who’s there?
Cash.
Cash Who?
I knew you were some kind of nut
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
Daily Announcements Sept 27, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Math Clinic
Looking to add a little something to your life? Come to Math Clinic! Room 218 from 3:00 — to 4:00pm. Everyone welcome
Grade 8 Girls Volleyball
There will be a short meeting at lunch today for all players, down in the dungeon area, the woodshop room 603. Be there if you want to play tomorrow
Student Council
Hey LSS! let’s make Travers sweat!! Our goal is to raise $1200. That’s $1 for every kilometer Tour de Rock peddles. If we meet our goal Mr. Travers will try to bike 120km in four hours. Bring in your toonies and make Travers cycle
CVE Event
Grade 11’s, do you want to go to the Canadian Universities Event on Oct 5th? You can visit counsellors to get a permission slip and the first 15 people to bring the slip back signed will be able to join this exciting field trip. Bus leaves at 12 for Dover…. Get your slip in today for Oct 5th event
Chess Club
Are you looking fore a mate? We checkmate every Thursday after school. Come out to the chess club Thursdays in room 225 with Mr. Sieben
Grade 8 Girls Volleyball
There will be a grade 8 girls volleyball game at Barsby this Wednesday. We need volunteer drivers. Please let Mr. Brawner know if your parents will be able to drive players to the away games. Volunteer forms and criminal record check forms must be filled out prior to driving. Please see Mr. Brawner if your parents can help out
Cafeteria
Today in the cafeteria, the Soup is Greek Red Lentil, Salad Special is Garden Salad with Chicken, Buddha Bowls are also available, and the Short Order is Chicken Strips with Fries. Please note that the prices have increased slightly
And now for today’s Dad joke
I’m only familiar with 25 letters in the English language. I don’t know why.
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
This Week at LSS - Sept 23
Hi LSS Family
One group of student leaders that I would like to highlight is our STAAR group. STAAR stands for Students Taking Action Against Racism and is sponsored by one of our teachers Ms. Rosioru. Recently CBC interviewed our students. Here is the link https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/anti-racism-ladysmith-school-1.6578159
It is not enough to say I am not racist you need to be against racism. It takes an ACTION.
Ladysmith secondary is taking action next week in preparation for September 30th Truth and Reconciliation Day. Classes will be watching the documentary on Tzouhalem that was shown at school last school year. Throughout the week teachers will be connecting their subject area to the topic of Truth and Reconciliation. We will end the week by forming a whole school circle to sing and hear from our Elder, yutustanaat, as she talks about the good work we did.
Truth and Reconciliation is not just one day but must happen everyday. See attachments for events happening in Nanaimo.
IMPROV
Do you like performing? Do you have an active imagination? Have you ever wanted to slay a dragon? If your answer is yes to any of the above, then improv is for you! Grades 8-12 meet after school in the drama room on Monday and Wednesday, and grades 10-12 meet on Friday. We can’t wait to see you there!
Consent forms
Consent forms have been sent out electronically. Please look through your email if you did not see them and okay the consent forms.
PAC- September 26th
All parents and caregivers are welcome to attend the PAC meeting at the school at 6:30 pm on September 26th with the AGM being Oct 3rd to set the executive for the year.
Terry Fox run
Thanks to all you donated money to support Terry Fox run. Also thanks to the PHE classes and that foxy EA Daryl that ran (Daryl dressed as a fox – get it).
Tour de Rock – Cancer fund raiser
Okay LSS family, you have some work to do and so do I. Here is the deal. LSS needs to raise more than $1200 by October 3rd. If you do, I will continue the bike riding theme and attempt to ride 120 km in 4 hours. This will be done by me setting up my bike trainer system in the foyer of the school on Oct. 4th If I do not ride more than 120 kms I will donate $200.
Students can bring in some cash to their D block class or use the link to our school fundraiser page if families want to donate.
https://support.cancer.ca/site/TR/CopsforCancer/COPS_NW_odd_?team_id=489691&pg=team&fr_id=28328
Come on Ladysmith make me sweat.
Bus passes update
SD68 school bus passes – Z-pass – have been delayed, distribution will be in October, in the meantime all registered riders can travel on the school bus without the pass. Once passes are distributed all students will have to scan the Z-pass every time they enter or exit a bus.
Club Fair – student initiated – LSS students are amazing
Ladysmith Secondary has a lot of great extra-curricular activities, and we want to show them off. On Monday, September 26th, Audrey Haslam will be hosting a club fair. If you are sponsoring a club this year and would like to participate, please let me know. Audrey also has a list of last year’s clubs and will be talking to teachers about the event. We will be setting up after school on September 26th and are looking for student volunteers to promote and help sign up interested students.
Thu-it Art Exhibition – see attachments
The exhibition is being held at the Cowichan Valley Art Gallery – Cowichan Community Centre, Main Floor, 2687 James Street, Duncan, B.C., V9L 2X5. The student art show opens Tuesday, September 27 from 4 – 7 PM. LSS Indigenous Students will be exhibiting weaving, photography, carving, poetry and drum making. Cianna Vincet-Harris will speak her poem at 5:00 PM. The show runs until October 6.
Swim with the Orcas – see the flyer
Got your attention didn’t I? – Open to everyone comfortable in deep water. Swimming is a fun cross-training activity that will improve your strength, endurance, and cardiovascular health. Come check out over the next two Fridays, 3:45pm at Frank Jameson Community Center or email coachbrandon@yahoo.com for more information.
Zombie walk – see attachments
Looking for something different to do and support the community? Check out the Zombie Walk attachment.
CTC/VIU Information night Oct 6th – see attachment
The CTC is hosting a Careers Transition evening at VIU Oct 6th from 6-9 PM. The presentations is aimed at parents/gradians and students that want to learn more about options in employment training and career development.
There will be presentations from, the CTC, ITA, VIU, WorkBC, and STEP BC.
Information will support: (Youth = age 15-29) current grade 9 – 12 students looking to transition to Work, Trades, Certificates, or academic university programs, youth that have left school before graduating and looking for options, graduated youth that have not found their fit and youth with disabilities trying to enter the job market.
“What’s on this Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for the week of September 26-30th. – see attached
Dates to remember
September 26th – PAC meeting 6:30 at the school
September 30th – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – school not in session
Oct 3rd – PAC meeting to elect executive
Oct 10th – Thanksgiving
Oct 12th Parent teacher interviews. Interviews will be virtual and a system to sign up electronically will come out the week prior.
The leg feels good so I am going to try a REAL mountain bike ride this weekend. Hee hee.
D
CTC Info Night Poster
zombie2
Travers
Daily Announcements Sept 26, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Monday, September 26, 2022
Pizza Sales
There will be pizza sales today at lunch
Chess Club
Don’t be a pawn! Become a chess player! Join the chess club after school on Thursdays in room 225 with Mr. Sieben
Cross Country
Cross Country permission forms are due today. bring them to the library for Ms. Lewis
STAAR
STAAR meeting at lunch today in 201
Grade 8 Girls Volleyball
There will be a Grade 8 Girls Volleyball practice today at 2:05pm until 4:00pm in the gym
Grade 8 Girls Volleyball
There will br a grade 8 girls volleyball game at Barsby this Wednesday. We need volunteer drivers. Please let Mr. Brawner know if your parents will be able to drive players to the away games. Volunteer forms and criminal record check forms must be filled out prior to driving. Please see Mr. Brawner if your parents can help out
Club Fair
Hey LSS! today at lunch there will be a Club Fair in the foyer! Learn about all the clubs LSS has to offer and meet members of those clubs
Quebec Trip
For students interested in going to Quebec this winter there will be a parent meeting tonight at 6pm in the learning commons. For more details, please ask your parents to read Mr. Travers’ Friday email update
STAAR
STAAR is changing is meetings to Monday’s at lunch. Our second meeting will be today
And now for today’s Dad joke
Don’t trust Atoms. They make up everything!
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
Daily Announcements Sept 23, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Friday, September 23, 2022
Club Fair
Hey LSS! on Monday the 26th at lunch there will be a Club Fair in the foyer! Learn about all the clubs LSS has to offer and meet members of those clubs
Quebec Trip
For students interested in going to Quebec this winter there will be a parent meeting on Monday evening at 6pm in the learning commons. For more details, please ask your parents to read Mr. Travers’ Friday email update
Cafeteria
Today in the cafeteria, the Soup is Chef’s Choice, Salad Special is Greek Salad, Buddha Bowls are also available, and the Short Order is Breakfast. Please note that the prices have increased slightly
And now for today’s Dad joke
What do you call a factory that makes okay products? A satisfactory
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
Daily Announcements Sept 22, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good Morning Ladysmith!
These are your announcements for
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Quebec Trip
For students interested in going to Quebec this winter there will be a parent meeting on Monday evening at 6pm in the learning commons. For more details, please ask your parents to read Mr. Travers’ Friday email update
Senior Boys Soccer
Reminder to all senior boy soccer players of their practice today after School.
Senior Girls Volleyball
Reminder Senior girls volleyball practise at 4:30pm today. See you there
Cafeteria
Today in the cafeteria, the Soup is Chicken Noodle, Salad Special is Greek Salad, Buddha Bowls are also available, and the Short Order is Mac and Cheese with Garlic Toast. Please note that the prices have increased slightly
Student Photos
Picture day today. Bring your smiles!
Cross Country
Cross Country practice at the track at 3:15pm today. if you are unable to make the practice, please see Ms. Lewis in the learning commons for permission forms
Yearbook
If you are interested to be part of creating the yearbook for this year, please come to room 217 at lunch today for a short meeting
And now for today’s Dad joke
What did baby corn say to mama corn? Where’s pop corn
- Try your best!!
- Get better each day!!
- Do the right thing!!
- It’s the 49er way!!
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