Week at a Glance

March 4th Monday- Hot Lunch; Start of Book Fair

March 5th Tuesday-

March 6th Wednesday- Report Cards emailed home; Entrepreneur Fair 12:55pm-2:00pm

March 7th Thursday- Pancake Breakfast; PAC Meeting @ 6:30pm

March 8th Friday- Book Fair Ends; Concession; 🌞Spring Break 🌴🌴🌴

Dear LIS Families,

As we wrap up Black History Month, the Anti-Biased Film Festival, and Pink Shirt Day, it's essential to carry forward the lessons learned and the conversations ignited during these important occasions. These events have provided invaluable opportunities for us to reflect on our collective history, challenge biases, and promote inclusivity. Let us remember that our journey towards equity and understanding is ongoing and requires consistent effort and commitment from each of us. As we move forward, let's continue to embrace diversity, amplify marginalized voices, and strive for a more just and equitable society. By being kind, compassionate, and respectful in our words and actions, we can foster environments where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive.

In a world often plagued by stereotypes and prejudices, it's crucial to remember the timeless adage: never judge a book by its cover. Each person carries a unique story, shaped by experiences, struggles, and triumphs that may not always be apparent at first glance. By approaching others with an open heart and mind, we can break down barriers and build meaningful connections based on understanding and empathy. Let us celebrate the richness of human diversity and recognize that true beauty lies in the depth of character and the richness of individual narratives. So, as we bid farewell to these commemorations, let us carry forward the spirit of unity, acceptance, and respect, ensuring that every day becomes an opportunity to celebrate the mosaic of humanity that surrounds us.

WE ARE KIND
WE ARE COMPASSIONATE
WE ARE LIS

Huy'ch'qa

Dionte Jelks, Principal

MARCH 4-8

Book Fair

MARCH 6

Student Reports go home; Entrepreneur Fair

MARCH 7

Pancake Breakfast; PAC Meeting

MARCH 11-22

Spring Break

MARCH 25

Classes resume

MARCH 29

Good Friday (School not in session)

APRIL 1

Easter Monday (School not in session)

LIS Scholastic Book Fair is coming back! From March 4-8, discover new and bestselling titles coming right to our school. Bonus: Every purchase supports our school and helps to keep kids reading!

The Fair will be open from the end of school until 3:30 each day. In addition, each class will have an opportunity to browse the Fair during their regularly scheduled library period. Students should bring money on Tuesday or Wednesday if they intend to make a purchase at that time.

Join us for the LIS Annual Entrepreneurship Fair, hosted by Divisions 9-13! Our students have been diligently developing their small businesses and are thrilled to showcase their products in the gym on Wednesday, March 6th. LIS families are encouraged to attend, browse through the innovative products, find gifts for upcoming events, and show their support for our budding entrepreneurs! The fair will be open to our community from 12:55 PM to 2:00 PM. Please note that only cash transactions will be accepted. We can't wait to welcome you!

We extend our gratitude to Mrs. Blake for coordinating a pancake breakfast with student leadership on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

ConnectED Spring edition is fresh off the press. Take a few minutes to see what is happening around SD68. Click on the tab below.

• CAST

By this weekend, all cast members who have speaking roles should have roughly 50% of their lines and cue lines memorized. If they keep memorizing their lines at this pace, they should be completely off-book (not using any scripts) by April 2nd (in one month). Please have your child keep practising over Spring Break, whenever possible, to keep the dialogue sharp and fresh in their mind so they won’t be ‘rusty’ coming back from the break.

• By the weekend of March 2/3 --> 50% of all lines/cue lines should be memorized.
• By the weekend of March 9/10 --> 75% of all lines/cue lines should be memorized.
• SPRING BREAK --> Keep practising your 75% so you don't forget any lines. If you wish and have extra time, keep going until you reach 100%.
• By the weekend of March 30/31 --> 100% of all lines/cue lines should be memorized.
• OFF-BOOK on Tuesday, April 2. We then start memorizing blocking (movement).

Remember that along with their own lines, they need to memorize ‘cue lines’ as well. A cue line is dialogue spoken by another performer which is just before your child’s line. By knowing all the cue lines, students will know exactly when to speak during the play. A great way for you to help your child learn their cue lines is having you read random cue lines from the script and your child then continues the dialogue after each cue line. This will help them truly master their dialogue.

• CREW

Crew members (main stage lighting, follow-spots, visuals, stage managers) are just starting (or soon will be) to work at their stations with their scripts. Crew members don’t have to memorize anything. They always have their scripts in front of them at all times.

If you have any questions or need further information, please check my drama website at https://pitchblackdrama.weebly.com/ or feel free to contact me by sending me an email at rob.michalopoulos@sd68.bc.ca

Much appreciated,

Mr. Michalopoulos

Tell your stories with body, voice and soul with Wild Mint Arts, Jonathon Adams and Amber Funk Barton. This spring break music and dance workshop centering Indigenous teens is offered by Crimson Coast Dance at sliding scale pricing to accommodate diverse economic situations. The workshop runs from March 18-23 at Vibe Dance Studios with a culminating performance on Sunday, March 24, 2024.

Are you passionate about creating memorable experiences and bringing joy to LIS students? Do you thrive in organizing events? We need your help! Fun Fair is approaching soon, and we are currently seeking an enthusiastic individual to fill the role of Fun Fair Coordinator and/or volunteer.

Next meeting is Thursday March 7, 2024 @ 6:30 pm

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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/