Week at a Glance

June 16th Monday-

June 17th Tuesday- Grade 7 Leaving Ceremony

June 18th Wednesday-

June 19th Thursday-

June 20th Friday- Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration

Dear LIS Families,

As we enter the final two weeks of school, we’re continuing to honour and celebrate both Pride Month and Indigenous Peoples Month. Each day, students are learning meaningful "Did You Know?" facts and important moments in history through our morning announcements. These moments spark great conversations and help build understanding, empathy, and a stronger sense of community.

Next week will be especially exciting and busy!
🎓 On Tuesday, June 17th, we will celebrate our Grade 7 Leaving Ceremony.
🎉 On Friday, June 20th, we will host our Indigenous Peoples Day celebration. We are honoured to welcome the Young Wolves from Stz'uminus First Nation, who will share traditional songs and dances with our school. Following the performance, all students will enjoy a hotdog lunch provided by the school.

Thank you for your continued support as we wrap up this school year with celebration, reflection, and community.

We are Kind....

We are Compassionate...

We are LIS...

Huy'ch'qa,

Dionte Jelks

Principal

Tuesday June 17, 2025

Grade 7 Leaving Ceremony

Friday June 30, 2025

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Monday June 23, 2025

Air Band Show in Gym (6:00pm-8:00pm)

Thursday June 26, 2025

Last Day of School ( Reports emailed home)

Grade 7 Leaving Ceremony Information

We are excited to celebrate our Grade 7 students as they prepare to take the next step in their educational journey!

Date: Tuesday, June 17th

Time: Ceremony begins at 4:00 PM

Student Arrival: Please have students arrive by 3:30 PM to allow time for line-up and preparation.

Following the ceremony, the PAC will be hosting a special celebration for Grade 7 students in the gym. The celebration will include music, refreshments, and a slideshow of memories. Families are warmly invited to stay and enjoy the slideshow together. Gr. 7 Families, please check your inbox for an email sent earlier in the day with more details.

Ladysmith Intermediate School presents...

its 3rd annual AIR BAND!!!

On Monday, June 23rd in the LIS gym, for one evening show starting at 6:00, we are having a choreographed lip sync challenge of epic proportions! Students have chosen songs from a playlist of 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s and 2010s music!

Enjoy lip-synced dance performances? We have those! Looking for lip-synced band performances with electric guitars, keyboard and drums (well… at least pretending we’re playing the instruments)? We have those too!

Come join us for a fun night of music and air-band-awesomeness as our students perform some of the decades’ greatest hits for you! (I mean, kind of….it IS Air Band after all.)
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Ticket order forms to get seats for the evening show were given to students who were interested today (Friday). If your child did not bring an order form home, either get them to ask Mr. Michalopoulos on Monday for one or download and print one from the link below. Ticket order forms are due this coming Thursday the 19th,

For any information about Air Band or anything drama related, please go to Mr. M's drama website.

https://pitchblackdrama.weebly.com/

Tickets will be sent home on Friday, June 20th.

Rock on!!! (insert air guitar riff here)

Spirit Days – Let’s Celebrate the End of the School Year in Style!

As we approach the final weeks of school, we’re turning up the fun with Spirit Days! These themed days are a great opportunity for students and staff to show their creativity, build community, and make lasting memories together.

Here’s what’s coming up:

• June 16 – Twin Day:
  Grab a friend (or two!) and dress alike. Whether you match from head to toe or just coordinate your accessories, we can't wait to see your twin-tastic looks!

• June 18 – Decades Day:
  Travel back in time by dressing up from your favourite decade! From the swingin’ 40s to the grungy 90s, we encourage everyone to get creative and represent the fashion, flair, or pop culture of the past.

• June 26 – Beach Day:
  Bring on the summer vibes! Wear your beachy best—Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses, sun hats, or flip-flop flair (just make sure it’s school-appropriate and safe for play).

Let’s make the last few weeks of school unforgettable! We can’t wait to see all your amazing outfits!

The annual Staff vs. Grade 7 Students football game was another thrilling event filled with school spirit, laughter, and friendly competition. In a dominant display, the staff secured their sixth consecutive win with a final score of 87-0.

Despite the scoreboard, the Grade 7 students showed determination, teamwork, and great sportsmanship throughout the game. This tradition is one that our Grade 7s eagerly anticipate each year, and it’s always a highlight of the end-of-year celebrations.

Thank you to all the players and fans who made this event such a fun and memorable afternoon!

The Nanaimo/Ladysmith International Homestay Program is seeking host families in the Ladysmith area for 17 international students arriving late August 2025.

Do you have an extra bedroom in your home? Is English the primary language in your home? Do you want to learn about other cultures, countries and languages? Are you interested in making a difference in a high school student's life? Become an International Student Homestay Family for next school year (5 months or 10 months).

NLPS International Student Education Program is looking for Ladysmith catchment families interested in receiving a stipend of $1,175 per month per student to host an international student in their home. Students need to have their own bedroom, a quiet space to study, and be provided 3 meals a day. Click here for more information.

Our International Education team is available 24/7 for any kind of support you need (Ie. respite, vacation leave, student emergencies).

Please click link below and complete the 1-2 minute form if you interested in learning more or becoming a Homestay family, or if you would like to refer someone to become a Homestay family.

https://forms.office.com/r/Afek7k7AAZ

Thank you,

International Student Education Team

Our Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is here to support the LIS community! Feel free to reach out to any of us or email us at ladysmithintermediatepac@hotmail.com.

• Last Popcorn Day: Wednesday, June 18th. Order in the lunch area of Munchalunch, cut off is 10:00 pm the night before popcorn day. $2/bag.
• Last Concession Day was today. We're looking for 1 or 2 people to take over as concession lead for next year.
• Fundraiser: Panago Pizza coupons for sale, $14 a coupon. Order on Munchalunch, delivered on hot lunch days. Last orders must be placed by 11:59 pm on Friday, June 20th.
• Fundraiser: LIS Merch - LIS pencils ($1) and rubber bracelets ($4) available for sale, colour changing. Order on Munchalunch. Last orders must be placed by 11:59 pm on Friday, June 20th
• Hot Lunches:

• June 16: Panago Pizza

• June 23: Ironworks Crêpes

• Order via Munchalunch (cutoff: 10:00 pm the Thursday before)

Save-A-Tape, Dates: Ongoing: Save your receipts from any Country Grocer and hand them in to your child's teacher. We have collected over $46,000 in receipts so far. For every $1,000 in receipts we receive a $10 gift card from Country Grocer.

Thank You to Our Community Sponsors

We’re grateful for the support of:

• Save-On-Foods (juice for hot lunches)
• Country Grocer for the Save-A-Tape Program

New PAC Executive for 2025/2026:

We had our AGM last night and the following PAC members were voted in as next year's executive:

• Devon Warren: Chair
• Marcy Drinkwater: Vice Chair
• Susan Randle: Treasurer
• Andrea Gollmer: Secretary

Our PAC meets in the LIS library at 6:30 pm on the first Thursday of every month. See you in September!

We ask parents/guardians to call the school before 9:00 am at (250) 245-3351 or email Info.LI@sd68.bc.ca to notify the school of your child’s absence. Please follow up with a note to your child’s teacher when your child returns to school so the teacher can address any missed work, homework issues, etc. Also a reminder that if students need to leave early, they should be signed out in the main office.

The following is a reminder about the NLPS school closure procedure for students.

If schools are closed due to snow, or any other weather-related problems, announcements will be made on local radio stations (WOLF 106.9 FM, WAVE 102.3 FM, and 91.7 COAST FM) by 7 a.m., or earlier, on the day of the closure. Please do not call the radio station – tune in and listen for the announcements, which will be made on a regular basis.

In addition, the district will post the information on the district’s website, Twitter, Facebook, and mobile app. Families may also receive a message through the School Messenger notification system via phone, email, or text. Please keep in mind, however, that there may be situations where this is not always possible, for example, power outages or technical problems. The most reliable method is to listen to the local radio stations.

ADDRESS:

Ladysmith Intermediate School

317 French St. Ladysmith, BC V9G 1B1

(250) 245-3351

INTERNET/SOCIAL MEDIA:

WEBSITE: https://li.schools.sd68.bc.ca/