Weekly Update

On behalf of our entire school community, we extend our warmest wishes for a joyful holiday season. May this time of celebration bring peace, happiness, and renewed hope to all our students, families, and staff. We are grateful for your continued support and partnership, and we look forward to a bright and successful year ahead.

• Tuesday, December 16 - Winter Wonderland Day (wear white/silver attire with 'wintery' look)
• Tuesday, December 16 - Subway Hot Lunch (K-6)
• Tuesday, December 16 - World of Choices (Grade 11)
• Tuesday, December 16 - Bring a Guardian/Supporter Night to Archery
• Wednesday, December 17 - Sparkle Slay (dress in glitter, sparkle, sequins...)
• Wednesday, December 17 - Sr. High Basketball @ Three Hills (PCA) (Gr. 10-12)
• Thursday, December 18 - Crazy Christmas Sweater Day
• Thursday, December 18 - Grade K-6 Christmas Concert @ 6:00 pm North Gym
• Thursday, December 18 & Friday, December 19 - Hawks Stickers for Sale Outside Miss. Palmer's Classroom $1.00-$3.00
• Friday, December 19 - Festive Friday
• Friday, December 19 - Grade 12 Grad Auction Work Day
• Monday, December 22 - Friday, January 2 - No School - Christmas/Winter Break
• Monday, January 5 - Schools Resumes for Staff and Students

Thank you to the Chamber of Commerce, the Cooperators Hanna and Freson Bros for providing goody bags for all students in Grade K-6!

The football teams had their annual awards banquet on Thursday, December 11. The following players received awards:

Bantam Football - MVP - #35 William Benedict, Team Leadership - #11 Cohen Raab, Ironman - #48 Denton Hutton, Most Improved - #23 Ethan Kohlman, Rookie of the Year - #21 Lane Laughlin (Youngstown), Most Outstanding Lineman - #60 Finn Dafoe.

Sr. High Football Hanna Hawks -MVP - #99 Dawson Bailey, Defensive Player of the Year - #33 William Hart, Coaches Award - #22 Ronan Quaschnick, Most Improved - #84 Logan Moggridge (Youngstown), Offensive Player of the Year - #13 Kaleb Owens, Rookie of the Year - #29 Drake Godziuk.

Congratulations to all players on their successful seasons!

Tuesday, December 16 - Subway Hot Lunch (K-6)

Tuesday, January 6 - Jerry's Burger Baron Pizza Hot Lunch (K-6)

Tuesday, January 13 - Lindsey Godziuk Loaded Pasta Salad with Pepperoni and Cheese Biscuit Hot Lunch (K-6)

Tuesday, January 20 - Subway Hot Lunch (K-6)

Tuesday, January 27 - Karin Miller Beef Taco Wrap & Fruit (K-6)

We are in need of hot lunch volunteers for the upcoming months.

Please contact Kathryn at 250 574 8649 if you can volunteer from 11:15-12:00 pm for hot lunch Tuesdays! One day or many days are appreciated!

December 16th will be our "Bring a guardian/Supporter Night" - come with your archer to practice! Let them show you what they know (and ask coaches any questions before the tournament season starts!)

Regular practices will begin again in January for all archers on Tuesday, January 13th.

Dear Families,

As part of our school’s ongoing commitment to creating a positive, student-centered learning environment, we are inviting our families to participate in the Leader in Me Measurable Results Assessment (MRA) Survey. This survey is an important part of our school’s work with the Leader in Me framework.

The purpose of the MRA Survey is to:

• Gather feedback from parents and guardians about your child’s experiences with leadership, school culture, and academic success.

• Measure growth over time in areas such as school climate, student empowerment, and leadership development.

• Identify strengths and areas for improvement so we can better support our students, families, and staff.

• Guide decision-making for school goals, planning, and future initiatives.

Your responses are completely anonymous, and the survey typically takes 10–15 minutes to complete. The information collected helps our staff and Lighthouse Team understand how well the Leader in Me framework is being used in our school and how we can continue to strengthen our leadership culture.

We value the partnership we have with our families, and your feedback plays a key role in helping us improve. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective and support our continued growth.

Survey Link: Active - December 8-19, 2025
https://www.leaderinme.com/s/j-c-charyk-hanna-school-alberta/families

If you have any questions about the survey or the Leader in Me program, please feel free to contact the school.

Thank you for your support and participation!

Warm regards,
Mr. Duckworth
Vice Principal, J.C. Charyk School

The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) is excited to invite your students to the upcoming How Do I Get There? session for the 2025/2026 school year. RhPAP hosts this FREE webinar series targeted to rural high school students and others who are contemplating a healthcare career in rural Alberta. Guests can include representatives from post-secondary institutions that offer healthcare programs, current students in those programs and healthcare professionals in that particular health profession.

SAVE THE DATE for the following series:

• How Do I Get There? – Respiratory Therapist hosted via ZOOM on Monday, January 12

These are FREE, interactive ZOOM sessions, open to all rural Alberta high school students and the educators and adults who support them.

2024-2025 Yearbooks are available in the office to purchase for $35.00.

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.

• Tuesday, January 6 - Early Dismissal @ 2:35 pm
• Friday, January 30 - No School PD Day
• Monday, February 2 - First Day of Second Semester for Senior High
• Tuesday, February 3 - Early Dismissal @ 2:35 pm

• Wednesday, January 7 - Sr. High Basketball in Trochu (Grade 10-12)
• Friday, January 9 & Saturday, January 10 - Jr. High Girls Basketball Tournament in Drumheller (Grade 7-9)
• Wednesday, January 14 - Sr. High Basketball in Acme (Grade 10-12)
• Friday, January 16 & Saturday, January 17 - Sr. High Girls Basketball Tournament in Rosemary (Grade 10-12)
• Monday, January 19 - Sr. High Basketball Home Game vs. Drumheller (Grade 10-12)
• Friday, January 23 & Saturday, January 24 - Sr. High Boys Basketball Tournament in Forestburg (Grade 10-12)
• Friday, January 30 & Saturday, January 31 - Sr. High Boys Basketball Tournament in Oyen (Grade 10-12)
• Friday, January 30 & Saturday, January 31 - Sr. High Girls Basketball Tournament in Camrose (Grade 10-12)
• Friday, January 30 & Saturday, January 31 - Jr. High Girls Basketball Tournament in Strathmore (Grade 7-9)
• Friday, January 30 & Saturday, January 31 - Jr. High Boys Basketball Tournament in Strathmore (Grade 7-9)

CanSkate has regular practice at 4:00 pm, kids stay at the rink for hot chocolate and cookies. Watch the StarSkate kids at 5:00 pm do a few routines to Holiday music. Community members welcome!

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