This Week at LSS - Feb 11th
Hi LSSWe would like to acknowledge the amazing work of our LSS PAC and PAC emergency liaison Heather Priestly to enhance our emergency preparedness. We have made great progress over the last few years at LSS to get our emergency kiosk in place and ready. It is not without support from our PAC, our LSS staff and district along with our community that we would be where we are today. I want to acknowledge the donations which came in to support this initiative from the amazing Ladysmith Healthcare Auxiliary, our families with used coveralls and toques, Old Town Bakery for buckets, Sealegs Kayaking Adventures with crates for storage and from the Ladysmith Search and Rescue for our stretchers. We are so grateful to everyone who helped to champion this effort!
BC LIONS – sponsored by SHAPEBe More Than a Bystander is a ground breaking initiative between the Ending Violence Association of BC and the BC Lions aimed at increasing the understanding regarding the impact of gender-based violence. The program will break the silence surrounding gender-based violence by providing tools, language and practical ideas about how to become more than a bystander, how to speak up and how to communicate that violence and abuse are not acceptable. This year we will be offering the program virtually and it will be facilitated by two BC Lions players on February 18th at 10am.
Course Selection for 2022-23The week of February 14th LSS is starting course selection for next year. Course calendars are on the LSS website under Students and Parents. This week you were emailed the course selection form to do some pre-selection thinking. THESE FORMS are NOT to be brought back. They are just for your planning. All selection is done electronically and counsellors will guide students through the process. Students practiced logging into their MyEd accounts at the end of the semester so if your child was absent when this took place or if new to LSS, please stop by the office and Mrs. Parkes can help get students logged in.
Have a child in grade 7? – Our counsellors will be visiting our feeder schools before Spring Break.
Please note: One change in course planning is that we are not offering FOM 11 or 12. It will only be offered as an Island Connect Education course.
Cafeteria is open – Students who bring a lunch should eat their lunches in the last 10 minutes of class before lunch – reduces students not having to wear a mask in high traffic areas while eating. Students by grade will be released 10 minutes early if they are purchasing food.Monday – grade 8, Tuesday – grade 9, Wednesday – grade 10, Thursday – grade 11, Friday – grade 12
We will continue this game plan until further notice. Thanks a bunch for helping with lunch
LSS Spirit wear – “Hot off the Press! – Last day is Monday Feb 14th
We got Spirit yes we do we got Spirit how about you?
Ladysmith Spirit Wear is now ready to be ordered. We have crewnecks, hoodies, toques, sweatpants and more! All items include our logo from last year. To check out all of the items available for purchase, please see the attached order form, and sizing chart.
To purchase spirit wear, students can pay by cash or cheque at the accounting window or online as per below:
Get setup in three simple steps:
1. Create Your Profile: Go to https://nlps.schoolcashonline.com and click on “Register” and fill in all appropriate fields.
2. Confirm Your Email: Check your inbox for the email confirmation and click on the link inside. Sign in with your new login details.
3. Add a Student: Click “Add Student” and fill in the required fields with your child’s details.
More information and instructions on how to sign up and use School Cash Online are available here https://www.sd68.bc.ca/schoolcashonline/.”
Ladysmith SteelersThinking about playing some football? Check out the Ladysmith Steelers flyer attached.
BCPFA – High Performance Football Academy – Are you the next Tom Brady? (there is an opening now)VI Football wants to invite you & your athletes to be part of the BCPFA High Performance Football Academy, for youth ages 9-18.More details of the program, costs, and the timeline, (games etc.) can be found on the website. VI North Academy. Attached is the parent/player letter – check it out.
Softball RegistrationRegistration for Ladysmith Lightning is happening. Sign up early to save some bucks. See the flyer attached.
InteractDo you want to help build a resource that our community and those surrounding will use for years to come? The Ladysmith Youth Planning Committee is looking for a few students who would like to improve their involvement in the community of Ladysmith.Objective: Gather a small group of students who are willing to bring their ideas forward on how best to establish a source for our community. This group of students would be expected to meet once a month alongside a few Rotarians and members from the Youth Planning committee. At these meetings the group would discuss …1. The best platform for this source2. What information is needed and where to get it.3. How to keep the source up to date4. How to get the word out once it is completeIf this sounds interesting Please contact lucydec26@gmail.com or kapow2@shaw.ca for more info.
Uy’ netulh,Attached is the “What’s on This Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for February 14th to 18th
Rec Room at FJCC
Rec Room @ Lunch, open on Tuesdays for our students!
Dates to rememberFebruary 14th week – course selection for 2022-23. Course selection booklets are on the school website under parents and students.February 21st – BC Family day-school not in sessionFebruary 24th – Grade 9 immunizationsMarch 11th – Last day of classes before Spring BreakMarch 28th – Monday – school back in session
Enjoy the Sun
D. Travers2022 Spirit Wear size chart (1)
Ladysmith Spirit Wear 2022 Order sheet
ladysmith steelers football club (2) (1)
Registration poster 2022
Youth Football Opportunity - North Island
This Week at LSS - Feb 4th
Hi LSS
Report cards are coming out near the end of next week. Please take the time to look at them and discuss with your kids. They give a nice overview of what was taught (this is not part of the reporting guidelines but parents like to know so you get it), strengths, areas to improve and next steps.
One area to improve that I notice is having students get to class on time. You may not know this, but I do most of my work in the hallway sitting at a student desk (it’s my Hallway Office) so that I can encourage students to get the most of their education by being in class and to be accessible to more people. It is also great as many students stop by and check in. Once we are on the other side of the pandemic, please stop by if you are visiting the school.
Course Selection for 2022-23
The week of February 14th LSS is starting course selection for next year. Course calendars are on the LSS website under Students and Parents. Also, next week you will be emailed the course selection form to do some pre-selection thinking. THESE FORMS are NOT to be brought back. They are just for your planning. All selection is done electronically and counsellors will guide students. Students practiced logging into their MyEd accounts at the end of the semester so if your child was absent when this took place or if new to LSS, please stop by the office and Mrs. Parkes can help get students logged in.
Have a child in grade 7? – Our counsellors will be visiting our feeder schools before Spring Break.
Cafeteria is back open next week – Just a reminder that the cafeteria is back open next week. Students who bring a lunch should eat their lunches in the last 10 minutes of class before lunch – reduces students not having to wear a mask in high traffic areas while eating. Students by grade will be released 10 minutes early if they are purchasing food.
Monday – grade 8, Tuesday – grade 9, Wednesday – grade 10, Thursday – grade 11, Friday – grade 12
We will continue this game plan until further notice. Thanks a bunch for helping with lunch
LSS Spirit wear – “Hot off the Press!
We got Spirit yes we do we got Spirit how about you?
Ladysmith Spirit Wear is now ready to be ordered. We have crewnecks, hoodies, toques, sweatpants and more! All items include our logo from last year. To check out all of the items available for purchase, please see the attached order form, and sizing chart.
To purchase spirit wear, students can pay by cash or cheque at the accounting window or online as per below:
Get setup in three simple steps:
- Create Your Profile:Go to https://nlps.schoolcashonline.com and click on “Register” and fill in all appropriate fields.
- Confirm Your Email:Check your inbox for the email confirmation and click on the link inside. Sign in with your new login details.
- Add a Student:Click “Add Student” and fill in the required fields with your child’s details.
More information and instructions on how to sign up and use School Cash Online are available here https://www.sd68.bc.ca/schoolcashonline/.”
Cooking with Tradition – sponsored by FJCC but at LSS
Lookin’ for some cookin’? This program is now full, but if interested please connect to get on a wait list. LSS students will be learning from a local senior citizen who will be sharing her skills during a five week after school program. See flyer attached. The program is free and begins Feb 9th.
BCPFA – High Performance Football Academy – Are you the next Tom Brady? (there is an opening now)
VI Football wants to invite you & your athletes to be part of the BCPFA High Performance Football Academy, for youth ages 9-18.
More details of the program, costs, and the timeline, (games etc.) can be found on the website. VI North Academy. Attached is the parent/player letter – check it out.
Softball Registration
Registration for Ladysmith Lightning is happening. Sign up early to save some bucks. See the flyers attached
Uy’ netulh,
Attached is the “What’s on This Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for February 7th to 11th
Student and parent learning Survey – grade 10 and 12s only
Please take time to let us know how we are doing. A great way to do this if you are a parent of a grade 10 or 12 student is by participating in the learning survey.
Every year the Ministry of Education conducts learning surveys with our grade 10 and 12 students and parents/caregivers. Grade 10 and 12 students are participating in the short 15 minute survey in their classes over January and February. Parents/caregivers are invited to participate in the survey as well any time between now and April 30th using the following link: http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/sat_survey/access.htm
Once on the page, under Parents and “Direct Access-No logon number required” choose our school district (Nanaimo-Ladysmith 68), school, language of preference and “Log on”. Thank you for providing your valuable feedback. The survey covers a range of topics, providing a comprehensive picture of the educational experience in B.C. Public Schools. The information gathered is used to assess the effectiveness of educational programs, to improve educational program delivery and to report on student performance and achievements toward system goals such as Human and Social Development and Career Development.
Rec Room at FJCC
Rec Room @ Lunch, open on Tuesdays for our students!
Dates to remember
February 7th and 8th – Professional days – school not in session
February 14th week – course selection for 2022-23. Course selection booklets are on the school website under parent and students.
February 21st – BC Family day-school not in session
February 24th – Grade 9 immunizations
Enjoy the Sun
D. Tr
Youth Football Opportunity - North Island
2022 Spirit Wear size chart (1)
Ladysmith Spirit Wear 2022 Order sheet
Registration poster 2022
avers
This Week at LSS - January 21
LSS – Last week of Semester 1 coming up
Yes you read that correctly after next week we are half way through the school year. Days are getting brighter and the principal is becoming less grumpy.
We have this week for students to finish off assignments and get that grade that they need so encourage your kids to finish strong. Please note, Humanities and Stem are full year courses for our grade 8 and 9’s. Reminder that January 27th is the last regular day of classes, but some students will be asked to come in to complete work on the 28th – buses will be running.
Semester 2 schedules were given out to students on Friday January 21st. Minimal class changes will be able to be accommodated. Semester two begins January 31st .
Finish strong LSS
Provincial Assessment session CANCELLED – Students have been notified
The January Provincial Assessments session for Numeracy 10, Literacy 10 and Literacy 12 have been canceled due to the ongoing challenges of the pandemic. No Grade 12 students who are on track to graduate in the 2021/22 school year will be impacted by this cancellation. Further information on upcoming sessions will be provided by mid-February. Notices went out today to inform the students (and parents/guardians), who were registered to write next week.
Cooking with Tradition – sponsored by FJCC but at LSS
Looking for some cooking. Check out the FREE opportunity to make some fun food – see flyer for details. Space is limited.
Softball Registration
Registration for Ladysmith Lightning is happening. Sign up early to save some bucks. See the flyers attached
Student and parent learning Survey – grade 10 and 12s only
Please take time to let us know how we are doing. A great way to do this if you are a parent of a grade 10 or 12 student is by participating in the learning survey.
Every year the Ministry of Education conducts learning surveys with our grade 10 and 12 students and parents/caregivers. Grade 10 and 12 students will be taking the short 15 minute survey in their classes. Parents/caregivers are invited to participate in the survey as well any time between now and April 30th using the following link: http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/sat_survey/access.htm
Once on the page, under Parents and “Direct Access-No logon number required” choose our school district (Nanaimo-Ladysmith 68), school, language of preference and “Log on”. Thank you for providing your valuable feedback. The survey covers a range of topics, providing a comprehensive picture of the educational experience in B.C. Public Schools. The information gathered is used to assess the effectiveness of educational programs, to improve educational program delivery and to report on student performance and achievements toward system goals such as Human and Social Development and Career Development.
Cafeteria menu – is on the website *Cafeteria will be closed Jan 31st to Feb 4th. Pizza and hotdogs sales will be taking place and we will of course still have sandwiches out for hungry students.
Rec Room at FJCC
Rec Room @ Lunch, open on Tuesdays!
Uy’ netulh,
Attached is the “What’s on This Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for January 24th – 28th
Dates to remember
January 27th – last formal day of classes
January 28th – last day of semester 1
January 31st – first day of semester 2 – yahoo
February 14th week – course selection for 2022-23. Course selection booklets are on the school website under parent and students.
Stay warm and safe
D. 
2022 Cooking with Tradition 11x17
Registration poster 2022
Travers
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