ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Friday, January 21, 2022

Provincial Assessments

Any students who were registered to write the Provincial Assessments next week for Numeracy 10, Literacy 10 or Literacy 12, the January session has been cancelled.  Information on upcoming sessions will be shared once available

Semester 2 Schedules

Students, please take a pic of your schedule for next semester on your phone, that you will be receiving today from your B Block teacher.  You will NOT be receiving a new one on Monday morning.

Peer Tutoring

Attention all peer tutors:  Miss Lechthaler has 2 messages for you. One, please submit your term 2 assignments by this Monday.  Two, all tutors need to see Miss Lechthaler to complete your self-assessment for term 2.  Thank you very much

Students Schedules

Students if you do not have a B block class, please come to the office to pick up your Semester 2 timetable.  And if you have a B Block your teacher will have your schedule

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria, Buddha Bowls are available and the Soup is Chefs Choice, Salad Special is Quinoa Salad and Short Order is Breakfast Burrito

 Student MyEd login Practice

In B Block, your teacher will provide time for you to ensure you know how to long into your Student MyEd Account.  You need to be able to do this in order to pick your courses for next year.

Grads

Today is spirit day for grads only!  Dress up as a senior citizen if you’re in this year’s grad class and come get some free hot chocolate and to enter a draw for those who stop by in the foyer at lunch.  For more information about upcoming grad activates, check the grad Instagram page @lss.grads2022

 Grad Pizza Day

Today is Pizza Day for the Grads

And now for today’s Dad joke

What concert costs just 45 cents?  50 Cent featuring Nickelback

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Wednesday, January 19, 2022  

 Grads

This Friday is spirit day for grads only!  Dress up as a senior citizen if you’re in this year’s grad class and come get some free hot chocolate in the foyer at lunch.  For more information about upcoming grad activates, check the grad Instagram page @lss.grads2022

Intramurals

For intramurals today, team” Coolest” will play team “Swagsters” on court 1 and “Nathan Bastian’s” team will play the teachers on court 2

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria, Buddha Bowls are available and the Soup is Cream of Tomato & Basil, Salad Special is Quinoa Salad and Short Order is Chicken Fingers with fries

Student MyEd login Practice

This week  in B Block, your teacher will provide time for you to ensure you know how to long into your Student MyEd Account.  You need to be able to do this in order to pick your courses for next year.

Math Clinic

Tired of cheap imitations? Get good, quality products at Math Clinic! Today, after school, in room 218.

Masks

For you masks to be worn correctly please remember to wear your masks over your NOSE and MOUTH

And now for today’s Dad joke

What does a lemon say when it answers the phone?  Yellow

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Monday, January 17, 2022

 Craft Club

There is craft club today!!!

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Greek Red Lentil, Salad Special is Quinoa Salad and Short Order is Mac & Cheese with Garlic Bread and Buddha Bowls are available.

Student MyEd login Practice

Starting this week  in B Block, your teacher will provide time for you to ensure you know how to log into your Student MyEd Account.  You need to be able to do this in order to pick your courses for next year.

Masks

For you masks to be worn correctly please remember to wear your masks over your NOSE and MOUTH

And now for today’s Dad joke

Where do boats go when they’re sick?  To the boat doc

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

Welcome Back LSS

So good to have students back in the building working hard to finish the semester off strongly. Keep wearing your mask and stay home if sick. Appreciate the informative emails being sent in with respect to absenteeism.
Stay strong LSS

Black Shirt Day
Friday January 14^th LSS wore black shirts for it is not enough to be quietly non-racist.  Now is the time to be vocally anti-racist.

School Board voting – LSS gym January 15^th from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
The community is asked to vote in this by-election to elect one school board member.

PAC meeting Monday, January 17^th at 6:30 pm.

LSS PAC Zoom Meeting
https://viu.zoom.us/j/66779292176?pwd=dFA5NGkvSnlMejFxaytJbWNqTmczZz09

Password: 175798
Meeting ID: 667 7929 2176

Semester two schedules
Student schedules for semester two will be handed out on January 21^st in B block. Hey Travs, I do not have a B block. Okay then pick it up in the office on the 21^st . Minimal changes to schedules will be available.

Grade 8 – 11 Student MyEd log in practice
Starting the week of January 17^th in B block, your teacher will provide time for you to ensure you know how to log into your Student MyEd account. You need to be able to do this in order to pick your courses for next year. If you are absent when your class practices this login, stop by to see Mrs. Parkes if you need help with it.

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 between January 19^th and February 28^th  in their classes.  Parents/caregivers are invited to participate in the survey as well any time between now and April 30^th 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

Rec Room at FJCC

Attached is the poster for Rec Room @ Lunch, opening on Tuesdays!

Uy’ netulh,
Attached is the “What’s on This Week?” at Kw’umut Lelum for January 17 – 21st.

Dates to remember
January 17^th week – students grade 8 to 11 practice logging into MyEd student portal in preparation for course selection starting February 14^th (seems like a “Love”ly day for this) for 2022-23 school year
January 17^th – Earthquake drill
January 17^th – PAC meeting – see above for the time and the link
January 24^th week – Numeracy and Literacy provincial assessments. Students have been notified if they are writing
January 27^th – last formal day of classes
January 28^th – last day of semester 1
January 31^st – first day of semester 2 – yahoo
February 14^th week – course selection for 2022-23. Course selection booklets are on the school website under parent and students.

Stay warm and safe

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ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Friday, January 14, 2022  

Student MyEd login Practice

Starting the week of January 17^th in B Block, your teacher will provide time for you to ensure you know how to long into your Student MyEd Account.  You need to be able to do this in order to pick your courses for next year.

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Chefs Choice and Short Order is Breakfast Burrito

And now for today’s Dad joke

How do you get a squirrel to like you?  Act like a nut

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Thursday, January 13, 2022  

STAAR

Black Shirt Day is this Friday, January 14^th.  Students & Educators and the general public will wear black shirts to commemorate the ongoing struggle for civil and human rights, fought for by black and racialized Canadians.

Craft Club

Craft Club is cancelled this week.  It will be back up and running next week

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Beef Barley and Short Order is Turkey Bacon Wrap

And now for today’s Dad joke

If anyone received a message from me about tinned meat……  Don’t open it, it’s spam

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Wednesday, January 12, 2022  

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Cream of Broccoli and Short Order is Pizza Sub, Salad Special is Taco Salad and noodle boxes are available.  Sorry NO French fries, deep fryer still broken.

Masks

For you masks to be worn correctly please remember to wear your masks over your NOSE and MOUTH

And now for today’s Dad joke

What time do ducks wake up?  At the quack of dawn

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

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/.

The following can be paid via School Cash Online:

• Cafeteria cards
• Student activity fees
• Grad fees
• Yearbook
• Spirit / Grad wear
• New locks

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Tuesday, January 11, 2022  

Intramurals

Volleyball intramurals are on!  On court 1, team “Amazing” will play team “Swagsters”, and on court 2, the “Teachers” will play “Clara Jolly’s” team.  Please let Ms. Lechthaler know who won each game, as this will count to your team’s standing in playoffs! Masks are to be worn properly by all players and there will be no spectators at this time

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Chicken Noodle and Short Order is Chicken Caesar Wrap.  Sorry there will be no French fries today, the deep fryer is not working

And now for today’s Dad joke

What lies at the bottom of the ocean and twitches?  A nervous wreck.

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Good Morning Ladysmith!

These are your announcements for

Monday, January 10, 2022  

Grad Clothing Order

Grad Clothing Order closes today.  You can order in person at the office, forms at office or through the cashless system until 8pm

Grade 8 Electives

Grade 8’s please report to your D Block Elective you had before Christmas break

Improv

Improv is postponed today.  it will start Friday for Senior practice.  Stay safe everyone

Craft Club

Craft Club is cancelled this week.  It will be back up and running next week

Grade 8 Boys Basketball

All grade 8 boys basketball players, you have a meeting today after school I the gym, please attend

Cafeteria

Today in the cafeteria the Soup is Creamy Tomato and Short Order is Submarine Sandwich

Masks

For you masks to be worn correctly please remember to wear your masks over your NOSE and MOUTH

And now for today’s Dad joke

The fact that I can’t turn my light off, keeps me up at night

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

Welcome Back LSS

January 10^th LSS is back in session and ready to go. I appreciate the patience of students and parents as we go through these tricky times once again. As we move into next week, LSS is continually being fluid in planning, teacher coverage and student instruction as we do not know how COVID will affect student or staff attendance due to sickness.

We are bound by the guidelines that MHO creates. So many decisions are not ours but at LSS we do want to put in place enhanced safety measures that are under our control. Below are reminders and LSS specific changes for the month of January.

• Reminder of the importance of wearing a mask properly – needs to cover mouth and nose
• Wash and sanitize your hands often
• Minimize gathering in groups and respect personal space of others
• Use exits and entrances nearest classrooms or lockers if possible – snow might make this tricky but our District maintenance folks have done a wonderful job
• Keep doing your daily health checks and stay home if you do not feel well. https://www.k12dailycheck.gov.bc.ca/healthcheck?execution=e1s1
• Students will be eating their lunches brought from home in the last 10 minutes of the class before the lunch break. This is to reduce the number of students eating in halls resulting in students keeping their masks on more often.
• Cafeteria is still open for purchasing food at lunch; however, only one line for service will be created. To reduce numbers at lunch time, students wanting to purchase food will be let out of class 10 minutes early if it is your grade’s day – but just if purchasing food from our cafeteria.
  • Monday – grade 8
  • Tuesday – grade 9
  • Wednesday – grade 10
  • Thursday – grade 11
  • Friday – grade 12

As changes develop from the Ministry, messaging will come from the district. Checking the SD 68 website for updates is a great place. www.sd68.bc.ca COVID – 19 side tab

School Board voting – LSS gym January 15^th from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
The community is asked to vote in this by-election to elect one school board member. See attached flyer for more details.

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 between January 19^th and February 28^th  in their classes.  Parents/caregivers are invited to participate in the survey as well any time between now and April 30^th 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 – reduced menu for the week January 10^th to 14^th. See attached

Dates to remember
January 10^th – school reopens
January 17^th week – students grade 8 to 11 practice logging into MyEd student portal in preparation for course selection starting February 14^th (seems like a “Love”ly day for this) for 2022-23 school year
January 17^th – Earthquake drill
January 24^th week – Numeracy and Literacy assessment. Students will be notified if they are writing
January 27^th – last formal day of classes
January 28^th – last day of semester 1
January 31^st – first day of semester 2 – yahoo

Stay warm and safe

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NEW Newsletter Post
Travers

Happy New Year?

Welcome back from a very different winter break. I hope that you have found time to rest up and enjoy the season. I live on a very steep road and have been snowed in for most of the time. Even though I have a bike trainer system in my house to burn off my energy, my wife still cannot wait for me to go back to work.

So what is the game plan? I know that the District has communicated out a message to all NLPS families but I wanted to reach out as well. I will not be restating all of the information however wanted to provide some additional points for consideration.

Staff will return to work on January 4^th but school will not be in regular session until January 10^th.

What does this mean? From the 4^th to the 7^th teachers are not teaching new material. If you are not at school, you are not missing out on any new material. As a result, we are expecting very low attendance as most high school students are able to stay home without supervision. If you are an essential worker, and I leave you to make your own decision, and your child cannot be at home, the school will be open to receive them. The work that they do will not be new but will be meaningful.

I have been an educator for almost thirty years and I have never seen a situation where schools have been asked to operate in this manner. I want to use the word “fluid” to describe what Ladysmith Secondary will look like next week. We will adjust depending on who shows up and will do our best.

As we move forward, I want to remind you that safety guidelines are still in place:

• Proper wearing of masks is important
• Washing/sanitizing your hands is essential
• Not gathering in groups is best practice
• Respect personal space and avoid contact
• Stay home if sick
• No spectators for extra-curricular events at this time

I will be relying on people’s flexibility and understanding. I am thankful for the Ladysmith community and know that we can persevere through these times.

Have a safe New Year.

D. Travers