Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing summer vacation. The first day of school for students is Wednesday, August 28. The 2024-2025 school calendar can be found in this newsletter and can be viewed by clicking on the following link https://jcc.plrd.ab.ca/about/2024-2025-approved-division-calendar.

• Monday, August 19 - Bantam Football Begins
• Tuesday, August 20 - High School Timetable Changes 10:00 am- 1:00 pm
• Wednesday, August 21 - High School Timetable Changes 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Monday, August 26 - Sr. High Girls Volleyball Practice 6:00-8:00 pm
• Tuesday, August 27- Sr. High Girls Volleyball Tryouts 6:00-8:00 pm
• Wednesday, August 28 - Kindergarten Parent Meeting @ 7:00 pm in the Theatre
• Wednesday, August 28 - First Day of School for Students
• Thursday, August 29 - 2023-2024 Grade 7-9 Awards Ceremony @ 2:00 pm in the Theatre
• Monday, September 2 - No School (Labour Day)

Next year's grade 7-12 students can view their timetable in ConnectEd https://connect.edsembli.com/AB/PLRD/JCCH/Portal/viewer/login/login.aspx?LoginType=S under Timetables - Next Year. Timetable changes can be made at the school on Tuesday, August 20 or Wednesday, August 21 from 10:00-1:00pm. Paper copies of timetables will be available on the first day of school.

There seems to have been some confusion regarding homerooms for the grade 7 students. To verify which homeroom your student is in please consult their timetable in ConnectEd (using either the parent or student account). Select timetables and next year. You will also be able to see all the teachers and the options your student will have.

Parent Link:

https://connect.edsembli.com/AB/PLRD/JCCH/Portal/viewer/login/login.aspx?LoginType=P

Student Link:

https://connect.edsembli.com/AB/PLRD/JCCH/Portal/viewer/login/login.aspx?LoginType=S

Your username (for parents) is the email address that we have on file at the school. If you have forgotten your password you can request a password change or contact the school to reset your password BEFORE 1:00 pm on Friday, June 28.

Student usernames and passwords are their computer login information (firstname.lastname). Students, this is where you went to choose your options.

Assessments should be complete by Friday, August 2. Mr. Raugust or Mrs. Forsyth will pick them up from your place of employment before August 9.

Grade 12 students are encouraged to apply for scholarships within Prairie Land. Applications can be handed in to Mrs. Forsyth before the end of the school year or dropped off at central office by July 31, 2024. https://sites.google.com/plrd.ab.ca/plrd25/teaching-and-learning/scholarships/prairie-land-scholarships?authuser=0

The JCC office will be open from August 14-17 (Monday-Friday) from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Normal office hours will resume on Wednesday, August 28.

Please visit the following website https://ybpay.lifetouch.ca/Order/SelectJob to order your 2023-2024 JCC Yearbook.

Yearbook ID code 13980924 or search by location.

Cost is $35 per yearbook with an extra $5 for personalization.

Tuesday, September 3 - Run Club Practice Begins (Gr. 4-12)

Thursday, September 12 - Cross Country in Hardisty

Tuesday, September 17 - Picture Day

Thursday, September 19 - Cross Country in Bashaw

Monday, September 23 - No School - PD Day

Thursday, September 26 - Cross Country in Camrose

Monday, September 30 - No School - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Tuesday, October 1 - Early Dismissal @ 11:44 am

Mr. Wales and Mrs. Forsyth are available for conversations regarding course selection and program planning throughout the school year. Set up a meeting by emailing dana.forsyth@plrd.ab.ca or ryan.wales@plrd.ab.ca or calling 403-854-3642 and we will answer any questions.

Did you know that parents are the greatest influence on their teens career choice? Check out the attached resource to help guide your child: https://alis.alberta.ca/media/698505/careercoach.pdf. Contact Mrs. Forsyth for more information at dana.forsyth@plrd.ab.ca

Grade 10-12 Girls Volleyball will be commencing on Monday, August 26 with practice from 6:00-8:00 pm. Tryouts will be on Tuesday, August 27 from 6:00-8:00 pm. If you are planning to play senior high girls volleyball this Fall, please make arrangements to come to these practices.

If you know of any new families in our community that are planning to register their students at J. C. Charyk Hanna School for the 2024-2025 school year, please have them stop by the school anytime after Wednesday, August 14 (weekdays) between 9:00 am-12:00 pm or 1:00-3:00 pm.

You can purchase school supply kits (ECS - Grade 9) for the 2024-2025 school year directly from School Start (www.schoolstart.ca), or you may utilize the supply lists to purchase your supplies locally https://jcc.plrd.ab.ca/parents/supply-lists. The lists have a Starter Package (base package) as well as Additional Items Required. The additional items are required by each teacher; they include items such as pencil cases, sharpeners, and calculators. These products do not need to be purchased on a year-to-year basis if you already have them. Orders placed with School Start will be delivered directly to you.

Don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything!

Phone: 403-854-3642

Email: jccharykschool@plrd.ab.ca

Website: https://jcc.plrd.ab.ca/

Address: Box 1270 Hanna, Alberta T0J 1P0

801 4th Street W. Hanna