Week at a Glance

Nov 18th Monday- Lock Down Drill

Nov 19th Tuesday-

Nov 20th Wednesday-

Nov 21st Thursday- Photo Retakes

Nov 22nd Friday- Concession

Dear LIS Families,

I hope this message finds you well. I want to share a few important updates about upcoming activities at Ladysmith Intermediate School:

1. Lockdown Drill - Monday, November 18th:

We will be conducting a lockdown drill on Monday, November 18th, to ensure that students and staff are prepared for emergencies. Members of the Ladysmith RCMP detachment will be on hand to support us during the drill. We encourage you to take a few minutes to discuss the seriousness of such drills with your child. Your support helps reinforce the importance of these safety measures.

2. Photo Day:

Individual photo retakes are scheduled for Thursday, November 21st, in the school gym. If your child missed the first photo day or you’d like a retake, please ensure they are prepared for this opportunity.

3. Holiday Fundraiser:

With the holidays right around the corner, we’re planning a fun holiday fundraiser. One lucky LIS staff member will wear a Christmas tree costume on the last day before the winter break! Stay tuned for more details in the late November edition of the Week at a Glance (WAAG).

Thank you for your continued partnership and support in making LIS a vibrant, safe, and fun learning environment for all.

We are Kind....

We are Compassionate...

We are LIS...

Huy'ch'qa,

Dionte Jelks

Principal

Thursday November 21

Photo Retakes

Tuesday November 26

Grade 6 Immunizations

Wednesday November 27

First Term Reports go home

Friday December 6

Curriculum Implementation Day (School not in session)

Tuesday-Thursday December 17-19

Polar Express Holiday Performance

Friday December 20

Last Day of School (Winter Break begins)

This is a friendly reminder that our school will be conducting a lockdown drill on Monday, Nov 18th. This drill is a standard safety procedure aimed at ensuring our preparedness in emergency situations.

During the drill, students and staff will follow established safety protocols, practicing the necessary steps to maintain a secure environment. Please reassure your child that this is a precautionary measure and an opportunity to familiarize themselves with safety procedures.

The safety and well-being of our students remain our utmost priority. If you have any concerns or questions regarding the lockdown drill, please feel free to reach out to us.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in our commitment to maintaining a safe school environment.

National Child Day in Canada, celebrated annually on November 20, honours the rights and well-being of children. Established in 1991 it marks the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, highlighting the importance of providing children with safe, supportive environments for growth and development. The day serves as a reminder for Canadians to advocate for children's rights, such as the right to education, health, and protection from harm. Let's make a commitment to ensure that all children are treated with dignity and respect and have every opportunity to reach their full potential.

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is looking for feedback from parents and caregivers about the district's communications platforms and the methods and frequency of how you prefer to receive communications from the district. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Your feedback will help us improve district communications.

No personal information is required to complete the survey. Don't forget to enter the draw at the end of the survey.

Families with children 3-5 years old are invited to FREE Ready, Set, Learn events in Ladysmith and Nanaimo. These events are family-oriented drop-in playtime with a variety of play-based activities. Resources will be shared and there will be pizza too. Registration is not required - drop in!

VIU hosts Brandi Morin during the Indigenous Speaker Series on November 20, 2024 in Building 310 (Malaspina Theatre) or online via zoom. Cree/Iroquois/French journalist Brandi Morin delivers a powerful keynote that transforms her personal story of survival into an urgent call for change. She shares her journey from a childhood marked by intergenerational trauma to becoming a leading voice in journalism. Through raw and honest storytelling, she challenges Canadians to move beyond superficial gestures of reconciliation and confront the ongoing impacts of colonialism.

Her message speaks to everyone – not just journalists or policymakers – arguing that real change requires all Canadians to understand and acknowledge hard truths about Indigenous experiences. Drawing from her grandmother’s residential school survival to her own frontline reporting, she demonstrates how storytelling can break cycles of trauma and create pathways for justice, while urging all Canadians to find their own role in building a more equitable society.

Ladysmith Intermediate Purdy's Christmas 2024. Support our fundraising campaign by purchasing Purdy's chocolates for gifts or just to treat yourself! Made with sustainable cocoa and crafted right here in Canada. Click on the attachment below to order or for more information.

The Vancouver Island Multicultural Society hosts the One in Spirit Festival. This festival will include music, dance, workshops for all ages, community interactive art collaboration, interfaith dialogue and Global Village Fair, comprised of diverse groups sharing their stories, clothing, games, art, and other artifacts from their culture. There will also be a Kids' zone and diverse food trucks just outside the conference centre.

The festival is a free event open to everyone. Registration is recommended as some sessions have limited spots. The festival will take place on Saturday November 23rd from 10-3pm at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo.

The next scheduled PAC meeting will be on Thursday, Dec. 5th at 6:30pm in the LIS library. Please come on out and join the discussion on what's happening in your child's school. Click on the button below to join from home.

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/