March 2015 Newsletter - Ladysmith Secondary School

710 – 6th Avenue, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A2
Telephone (250) 245-3043 - Fax (250) 245-4333
Mr. S. Thompson, Principal
Ms. R. Bartlett, Vice Principal
Mr. S. Marusic, Vice Principal
SCHOOL WEBSITE: www.ladysmithsecondary.com
March 2015
Principal’s Comment
IMPORTANT DATES
Uy Skweyul, Good Afternoon Parents and Guardians,
Mon. Mar 16
Tues. Mar 17
The year is moving along quickly now as we head toward the
Spring Break. There are a number of important events that are
taking place this week.
First let me congratulate the students achieving Principal’s List,
Honour Roll and Honourable Mention. These students make up
almost 40% of our school population. Great Results!!
Interim Reports
Teachers will be sending home interim reports with all students
this Wednesday. This is a 5 week report that will let parents and
students know how they are doing in each subject. While it will
typically not include a percentage (at this point it is often too early
to set a specific mark), it will indicate works habits and if they are
meeting or exceeding the course requirements.
Interim Report Meetings
This Thursday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., teachers will be available in
their classes, and by phone to speak with parents. Please feel
free to contact the school at 250-245-3043, or email teachers
(see email addresses contained), or drop by the school.
PAC Meeting
The monthly PAC meeting is the third Tuesday of each month
(tomorrow evening) at 7 p.m. in room 104. All Parents are
welcome and invited to attend!
Grad Fashion Show
The Grad Fashion Show is tomorrow, March 17th at 6:30 p.m.
here at the school. This is a fun event and a great fundraiser for
the Grad. Please come out and support this wonderful event!
Spring Break is a great time for students to get caught-up on
school work, or to get a break from the pressures of school. It is
always a good strategy to spend the early part of the break
catching-up as needed, at the later part to relax and refresh
before the second half of the term.
Have a Great Refreshing Spring Break and a
Happy St. Patty’s Day tomorrow!
PLC 2:00 Dismissal
Fashion Show
Doors: 6:30 PM Show: 7 PM
Interim Day
Early Dismissal 2 PM
Parent-Teacher Interviews 2—3 PM
Wed. Mar 18
Thurs. Mar 19
Fri. Mar 20
Mon. Mar 30
Fri. Apr 3
Mon. Apr 6
Mon. Apr 20
Tues. Apr. 21
Wed. Apr. 22
Mon. May 4
Thurs. May 7
Mon. May 11
Mon. May 18
May 21, 22, 23
Last Day of Classes before Spring Vacation
Mon. May 25
May 28, 29, 30
Fri. June 5
Sat. June 6
Fri. June 19 – 24
Fri. Jun 26
Fri. Jun 26
Schools re-open after Spring Vacation
Good Friday
Easter Monday
PLC 2:00 Dismissal
Semester 2 Term 1 Ends
Semester 2 Term 2 Begins
Non-Instructional Day
Grade 8 Welcome 6:30—7:45 PM
PLC 2:00 Dismissal
Victoria Day
Addams Family the Musical
Doors: 6:30 PM Show: 7 PM
PLC 2:00 Dismissal
Addams Family the Musical
Doors: 6:30 PM Show: 7 PM
Commencement
Grad Banquet and Prom
Provincial Exams & School Wide Assessment
Administration Day
Dry Grad
Parents Advisory Council
Our meetings are always informative –
please join us at our next PAC meeting
on Mar 17 at 7 pm in room 104.
Mike Dietrich PAC Chair
Visit our school website for the latest news:
www.ladysmithsecondary.com
Dual Credit Enrichment
Are you in grade 11? Are you an honour roll student? Would
you like to start your university education early while earning
credit toward graduation?
If this sounds like you, then apply to become a Dual Credit
Enrichment Student! Dual Credit Enrichment is a partnership
program with Vancouver Island University and the School
District that allows you to take up to 4 courses in your grade 12
year while the district pays the tuition! Courses have been
offered in Sociology, Psychology, Digital Media, Art, Creative
Writing, Journalism, History, First Nations Studies, English and
many other subjects!
If you would like more information please email
[email protected], the Dual Credit Enrichment
Advisor or refer to the website at
https://www2.viu.ca/dualcredit/index.asp
THE ADDAMS FAMILY features an original story, and it is every
father's nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of
darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young
man from a respectable family - a man her parents have never met.
And if that weren't upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her
father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams
must do something he's never done before - keep a secret from
his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family
on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday's 'normal' boyfriend and his parents.
Come and enjoy another fantastic production put on by Ladysmith
Secondary students, staff and parents!
You won’t be disappointed!
The Annual Grad Fashion Show
Doors at 6:30pm
Show begins at 7pm
Planning for the LSS Annual Grad Fashion Show is underway with
about 50 Grade 12 students signed up to walk the runway supporting
the generous clothing stores and raising funds for their Prom this
year. This extremely popular (and often sold out) annual event takes
place on Tuesday 17th March 2015 this year so mark your calendars
now and stay tuned for more details coming soon!
YOUR VOICE 2015
The Board of education has launched a review and community input process (YOUR VOICE 2015) to receive feedback on
the Enhanced Facilities for Learning Plan and the 2015-16
budget.
Your Voice 2015 is a public engagement process and the
Board invites you to get involved.
There are several ways to provide input:
Grade 8 Welcome
May 7, 2015

Online Survey www.surveymonkey.com/r/PFDZ5JY

Booklet & questionnaire available online & throughout
the district
6:30—7:45 PM
Stay tuned for more
information
*Deadline noon March 20th
Aboriginal News
London, Paris, Italy! Spring Break 2016
We have decided that London, Paris and Italy will be our adventure
during Spring break of 2016. We have confirmed with Explorica
and have submitted our application to the School District for
approval. So far we have 11 students committed. If there are still
students interested in going, please visit Mrs. Bailey or Ms. McGuff
for further information as we do have space available.
Aboriginal Support is located in room 229. Homework Club is
on Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunchtime in room 229. There
will be snacks, homework support, and monthly prizes. This is
open to anyone and any subject.
Aboriginal Grads who are seeking support with their
scholarships are welcome to visit with Ms. Dolen in room 229 for
assistance.
Access to Medical Services
Library News
Freedom to Read
Freedom to Read is celebrated annually in many schools and
libraries across Canada. This event helps to remind us of the
importance of the freedom to think for ourselves, and of our right to
have access to information. Many students participated in our
school's Freedom to Read contest, and the five draw winners
were pleased with their prizes.
From time to time, we have students that will come to the office
and ask to see the school nurse for a number of medical concerns. Parents and Guardians are reminded that schools have
onsite first aid attendants only. Their role is to assist with emergency situations for our staff and when necessary our students.
If your student has sustained an injury during non-school times
we would ask that you access the medical services available in
the community.
Thank you.
Author Visit
VIU Professor and young adult author Susan Juby gave a
presentation for Mr. Taylor's Literature 12 class. During this
interesting session, the author talked about about being a writer,
sources of ideas and other parts of the writing process.
New Books
There are many new books available in the library - something for
everyone!
Britannica Encyclopedia & Image Quest
Through the school library's subscription,
LSS students and their families have access
to these great online resources.
From outside the school, a user name and a
password are required. These are
available at the library.
Student Late Sign In
It has come to our notice that students are using the
LATE SIGN IN sheet as a means for coming AND leaving
the building.
This is for late sign ins (arriving at school) ONLY.
When you leave the school you must check in with the
secretaries BEFORE leaving to sign out on a different
sheet.
Students need permission from a parent/guardian
before leaving the premises.
Staff Emails
If you would like to contact your child’s teacher or to request homework you can do so via
email:
Mr. Zach Abbott
[email protected]
Mr. Rod Alsop
[email protected]
Ms. Julia Armstrong
[email protected]
Ms. Lisa Ausmus
[email protected]
Ms. Naomi Bailey
[email protected]
Ms. Kathleen Barrie
[email protected]
Ms. Mary Berlanda
[email protected]
Mr. Kalvin Beuerlein
[email protected]
Mr. Bob Boyko
[email protected]
Ms. Gayle Brase
[email protected]
Mr. Brad Brawner
[email protected]
Mr. Tony Bryce
[email protected]
Ms. Karen Campbell
[email protected]
Mr. Steven Daly
[email protected]
Ms. Moira Dolen
[email protected]
Ms. Launa Gannon
[email protected]
Ms. Leona Gunn
[email protected]
Ms. Cheryl Heide
[email protected]
Mr. Darcy Johnson
[email protected]
Ms. Mandy (Verna) Jones
[email protected]
Ms. Holly Knox
[email protected]
Ms. Marion Laird
[email protected]
Ms. Taunya Lechthaler
[email protected]
Ms. Grace Ledingham
[email protected]
Mr. Kyle MacDonald
[email protected]
Mr. Ross Marshall
[email protected]
Ms. Laura Mazurenko
[email protected]
Ms. Sandi McCulloch
[email protected]
Ms. Arlene McGuff
[email protected]
Mr. Gord McGeachy
[email protected]
Ms. Jan McKechnie
[email protected]
Ms. Sandra Milne
[email protected]
Ms. Kacy Morgan
[email protected]
Ms. Robyn Mylett
[email protected]
Mr. Don Perkins
[email protected]
Mr. Dave Phillips
[email protected]
Mr. Durwin Pye
[email protected]
Mr. Daryl Rodgers
[email protected]
Ms. Natasha Sharpe
[email protected]
Mr. Randy Steel
[email protected]
Mr. William Taylor
[email protected]
Mr. Dave Van Horne
[email protected]
Ms. Kristine Walker
[email protected]
Mr. Ken Warren
[email protected]
Mr. Ryan Zandee
[email protected]
Administration
Principal
Mt. Steve Thompson
Vice Principals
Ms. Ricki Bartlett
Mr. Stacy Marusic
Counsellor
Gayle Brase (Last names A-D)
Robert Hutchins (Last names E_L)
Kirsten Toole (Last names M-Z)
Sandra Milne (International Students)
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
LADYSMITH SECONDARY
FEBRUARY 2015 HONOUR ROLL
PRINCIPAL’S LIST
Grade 7
Luke Borgerson
Nina Forster
Noah Isaacson
Luke McAuliffe
Erica Rettig
Meghan Alsop
Maggie Boese-Ezard
Kristian Bradford
Hera Mei Bucatan
Hannah Copp
Colton Horsley
Jayda Lassam
Wen Xin Lin
Emmet Mccormick
Alyssa Menendez
Sierra Smith
Andrea Stachow
Danika Strelaeff
Beatrix Taylor
Quinn Tompkins
Haven Bouma
Mackenna Byce
Mariam Chaudhry
Lavinia De Leeuw
Piper Doerkson
Meghan Henry
Grade 10
William Pilling
Shelly Ugalino
Jade Anderson
Ricky Bates
Benjamin Blackley
Mitchell Brochert
Alex Christensen
Josiah Green
Natalie Kwas
April Lambert
Chantal Lofstrom
Karl Lofstrom
Pierce Melnick
James Moore
Trevor Olson
Theresa Putz
Olivia Rettig
Eden Rowe
Grade 11
Ajay Talbot
Emma-Lynn Alsop
Annika Bouma
Sara Burgess
Tristan Eagle
Reanna Francoeur
Jimmy Kwas
Kanyarat Lertvalaikul
Megan Leslie
Marla Maddin
Wilson Nguyen
Bradley Olson
Chloe Scott
Dorian Shandley
Sabrina Smith
Laura Stachow
Sarah Stirling
Grade 12
Martin Wheat
Alexa Wilson
Stephen Bedard
Alexis Bouma
Nicholas Bravo-Frank
Lauren Bush
Bradley Ciarniello
Justine Cochrane
Shelby Dorman-Banks
Mia Frier
Sarah Genge
Katelyn Horsley
Kelsey Hutt
Sherin Jangu
Daniel Kelly
Jennifer Lambie
Jessica Lennstrom
Shayleen Magnan
Josiah Nadon
Megan Schlitz
Madeline Shred
Sam Street
Shan Ugalino
Jordan Vincent
Madison Warren
Zachary Wolf
James Wyndlow
Zachary Robinson
Grade 8
Ella Van Horne
Grade 9
Taryn Zurbrigg
LADYSMITH SECONDARY
FEBRUARY 2015 HONOUR ROLL
HONOUR ROLL
Grade 7
Kyah Albion
Toby Baiarrio
Shaelan Banasky
Selena Borgerson
Dawson Cavey
Barry De Souza
Kendra Forster
Jena Francis
Sydney Griffith
Lizzy Irvine
Kennedy Jessome
Aidan Kirkham
Riley Lang
Thomas Langdon
Duncan Layman
Janet LeBlanc
Jada Livingston
Brooklynn Macknak
Celina Marchand
Sadie McMullan
Reece Melnick
Mary Nicholls
Jacob Parkinson
Shawn Parks
Joshua Persson
Shyla Reynolds
Bradley Sumpter
Olivia Wetten
Devyn Zunti
Dylan Anderson
Carter Bouma
Raidon Brooks
Shyanna Cavey
Haley Clare
Katie Dodd
Jackson Edkins
Angus Everingham
Emma Graves
Connor Hein
Madison Hendricks
Grayson Hieb
Jessica Johnston
Sydney Kamstra
Liam Knott
Cassidy Kong
Isaac Leik
Hunter Livingston
Emma Marks
Brandon Miller
Kendra Mitchell
Rafe Morgan
Kyele Murray
Brenna Nesgaard
Robyn New
Maia O'Donnell
Alysha Ondzik
Rachael Popenko
Nathan Rae
Tyler Reiber
Faith Spencer
Marcus Steen
Brandon Swanson
Callan Taschuk
James Tonn
Shanna Walker
Sophia Waller
Dylan Wilkinson
Searra Wood
Liam Worrall
Haley Beadle
Alexis Bishop
Nicole Blair
Jenna Bowen
Emerson Browne
Christopher Carter
Aidan Cateaux
Caleb Chanin
Anna Ciarniello
Colby Cochrane
Alexandra Cornett
Anna Fleming
Spencer Godlonton
Addison Graves
Mahala Grubac
Emma Gueldenstern
Jason Haney
Braeden Hawthornthwaite Jordan Judson
Ross Judson
Izel Karakaya
Reilly-Ann Lafontaine
Scott Leslie
Kayla Lovely
Grayson MacDonald
Olivia Mazurenko
Rhys Mazurenko
Tyler McIlwham
Zachary Morneau
Sean Murray
Jadyn Nicholls
Ethan Ondzik
Amy Parker
Autumn Ponsford
Mackenzie Purslow
Dylan Rasmussen
Jacey Ruhl
Alfred Sales
Mattea Sawyer
Duncan Shaw
Mitchell Allen
Julienne Ankambi
Emmilly Benson
Aurora Breitenstein
Joshua Buffie
Carlee Cairns
Brevin Charleson
Alex Davis
Jonah Forster
Alexandra Foston
Logan Godau
Jane Hawthornthwaite
Cyairra Higginson
Grace Jainese
Meryssa Joyce
Odessa Kasprowicz
Devon Lassam
Xander Mann
Mairead McCormick
Morgan McKenzie
Danica McKinley
Rachael Minielly
Carmen Martinez-Val
Penalosa
Joshua Nadon
Kosta Papastavros
Carlene Plourde
Jessica Read
Amber Ree
Danica Anne Stace-Smith
Hailey Strelaeff
Carmen Taschuk
Lindsay Tozer
Matheus Verstoep
Emma Wallace-Tarry
Brittney Webber
Kaitlyn Wright
Brayden Zunti
Grade 8
Borna Zargarian
Grade 9
Grade 10
Sophie Paisley
LADYSMITH SECONDARY
FEBRUARY 2015 HONOUR ROLL
HONOUR ROLL
Grade 11
Kyle Baird
Karen Battie
Eleanor Brawner
Nicholas Burke
Madison Carter
Julianna Cowan
Tyrell De Jong
Ashley Declark
Matthew Dietrich
Jaiden Gamble
Gabriella Garcia Marretto
Tylie Giles
Mikayla Gresmak
Sterling Gunnell
Michelle Hawthornthwaite
Wyatt Hutt
Teegan Lance
Taelyr McLeod
Cole Melvin
Allana Miller
Kayli Morgan
Abby Paddle
Derek Parsey
Troy Pawloski
Cameron Peterson
Jordan Phillips
Demitria Phung
Carly Powers
Kelsey Primrose
David Rankin
Michael Reiber
Terese Shearer
Ji Ho Sim
Molly Taylor
Jordyn Tutte
Emery Urquhart
Liam Vegh
Chloe Wolanski
Jonah Woodhouse
Drew Worden
Olivia Aarsen
Mary Anderson
Celena Barnes
Danika Beston
Robyn Bishop
Ashley Blair
Heart Shane Princess Bucatan
Courtney Chanin
Emily Chellew
Caileigh Clark
Anastasia Cooper
Allison Crossley
Nicole Cunningham
Torr Dahlgren
Oliver Dash
Samanta-Maria De Souza
James Dehoop
Bailey Dill
Austin Doherty
Chanel Dwinnell
Sydney Fleming
James Fraser
Walker Gisborne
Luke Gulka
Chelsea Hall
Kenzie Handby
Mellissa Hatch
Dani Hebert
Kennedy Heyes
Hailea Hills
Raine Hills
Yvonne Houssin
Brody Hughes
Gabrielle Knoop
Russell Knowles
Pronjira Lertvalaikul
Yi Luo
Jordy Marchtaler
Robbie Matson
Carly McArthur
Alyssa Miller
Angela O'Donnell
Brennan O'Toole
Taylor Rae
Edward Sackey
Delaney St. Cyr
Devin Thomlinson
Britt van 't Hul
Joshua Verstoep
Haley Yoon
Grade 12
Christina Youngren
LADYSMITH SECONDARY
FEBRUARY 2015 HONOUR ROLL
HONOURABLE MENTION
Grade 7
Nathan Beech
Isabella Cacchioni
Russell Robinson
Ava Wilson
Jordyn Dashwood
Emilie McKinnon
Hunter Mitchell
Grade 8
Maxton Anderson
Jacklyn Arnold
Cole Baines
Nathan Christensen
Karson Gregory
Aileen Humphreys
Marianne Jordan
Emily Madsen
Hannah Sullivan
Niamh Williams-Murphy
Matthew Badall
Andrew Bastian
Ian Beeston
Nina Charley
Tanis Elliott
Amber Horte
Arianna Isaac
Amanda McGladrey
Ignacio Mestre Suner
Nathan Mrus
Wade Porter
Sienna Ramalho
Teagan Stewart
Hayley Tovey
Seth Wyman
Angela Baronas
Matthew Bishop
Jacob Blaikie
Jordan Brown
Moriah Buffie
Brady Cunningham
Mitchel Doherty
Kassidy Egan
Aadam Francis
Stuart Graham
Taya Hatch
Tyson Lang
Megan LeBlanc
Bronwynn Morgan
Daniel Redding
Tyson Salmon
Jake Slee
Carmela Toscano
Brandon White-Vincent Neria Wildman
Georgette Aleck
Madison Hailey Andrews
Abeni Buxton
Azmere Chaudhry
Kayley Edkins
Xavier Francis
Neikolas Giannakos
Madeline Hayton
Jun-Seo Park
Alexis Poague
Keegan Sawyer
Chloe Smith
Krista-Lee Spivey
Jonathan Virtanen
Kelly Wang
Eric Armitage
Jacob Borserio
Hailey Burnett
James Dennis-Orr
Summer Gordon
Janean Graham
Aliyah Griffin
Sarah McDonald
Callum McKenzie
Shelby McLeod
Melissa Mrus
Owen Murphy
Marley Oldfield
Brydon Sampson
Angela Stachow
Zach Tims
John Wang
Kennedy Williams
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Brendan Wilkinson
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