Ryley School News & Views
December 2019 Principal: Mrs. M. Schaade Assistant Principal: Mr. J. Manchak INSIDE THIS ISSUE What’s New at Ryley School:
Remembrance Day ...... Page 2-3
December has arrived and we only have three weeks left until Grade 7 Bake Sale ...... Page 4
Toy Drive ...... Page 5 the Christmas break! I would like to remind senior high students that
Christmas Dinner ...... Page 6 preparing for exams should be near the top of your priorities as we Basketball Schedules ... Page 7-8 head into the Christmas break. Classes resume on January 6, 2020. Fees ...... Page 9 Diploma Exams start on January 13 and school final exams begin Inclement Weather ...... Page 10
Parent Portal ...... Page 10 shortly thereafter. It is hard to believe that we are nearing the end of
Save the Date ...... Page 10 the first semester. Career Counsellor ...... Page 11 As the holiday season approaches, I would like to take this Protect AB Kids ...... Page 12 opportunity to thank our students, parents, and staff for your AHS News ...... Page 13 commitment to education. We have a great school because of our Calendars ...... Page 14-15
Christmas Greetings ..... Page 16 staff, students, parents, and the community at large. Thank you for all of your support.
CONTACT US On behalf of our school staff, I would like to wish our Ryley fami-
lies a joyful Christmas and a happy New Year. We hope you enjoy the Ryley School 5211 52 Avenue Christmas break and all that the Box 26, Ryley, AB T0B 4A0 season has to offer for time with
Phone: 780-663-3682 family and friends. email: [email protected]
Website: https://ryley.brsd.ab.ca/ Mrs. Maria Schaade Facebook: facebook.com/ryleyschool
Twitter: @ryley_school
Congratulations to our honour students who received a complimentary pizza lunch. L-R Sofia Kowalski, Kaitlyn Suchy, Emily Chetney, Mrs. Schaade, Bailee Kowalchuk, Jerica Chetney, Kallen Burns Ryley School’s Remembrance Day Ceremony
Students, staff, community members, legion members, and special guests gathered together for Ryley School’s Remembrance Day Ceremony on Thursday, November 7th. The ceremony honoured those who have served, those who continue to serve, and those who have given their lives on behalf of Canada. Grade 12 students, Daniel Romaniuk and Delayna Koch, were the Masters of Ceremony for the service. Grade 11 students, Carter Chomik and Dawson Koch, helped with tech and set up.
Legion representative, Annette Short led everyone through the Last Post, 1 minute of silence, Rouse, and Act of Remembrance. Important parts of the ceremony included: Grade 7 Student, Liam Cameron read “In Flanders Fields,” by John McCrae. Students from grades 7-12 participated in a wreath and poppy laying ceremony. Lex Olesen, Amelia Cameron, Colby Anderson, Carter Svenson, Wes Redman, and Evan Hunt laid wreaths.
In order to remember community members in Ryley, who have served, students participated in a poppy laying ceremony to honour their contributions. A student laid a poppy by each soldier’s portrait on their behalf. Poppy laying ceremony participants: Ty Rude, Jerica Chetney, Bailee Kowalchuk, Katie Hrabec, Taylor Chomik, and Tianna Ligard.
Special guests included Glen Hamilton Brown (Chief Administrative Officer of the Village or Ryley), Terry Magneson (Mayor of Ryley), Zsuzsanna Hemperger (Battle River School Division Board of Trustee member of Beaver County West), and members of the Ryley Legion #192. Through The Royal Canadian Legion's long-standing Annual Poster and Literary Contests, Ryley School participated in honouring Canada’s Veterans through creative art and writing, and helped perpetuate Remembrance. Grade 7s participated in the Legion’s black and white poster contest. While the Grade 8s, participated in the Legion’s poetry contest.
Thank you to those who participated and came to this year’s Ryley School Remembrance Day Ceremony. Please remember the sacrifices that were made for our freedom. Always remember.
Grade 7 Bake Sale
By Anna Starzko, Brady Suchy, Hayden Eastwood, and Kaden Bugge.
On Wednesday, December 11th, The grade 7 class will be hosting a school wide bake sale at noon. All money collected will go to the Canadian Cancer Society. The class will also be auctioning off gingerbread houses that were made by the class. The items being sold include brownies, cookies, snicker-doodles, cupcakes, jello, cupcakes, rice crispy squares, cinnamon buns, donuts, and muffins.
Many students in our class have been affected by cancer in some way, so the students have decided to donate their money to the Canadian Cancer Society. In 1938 the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) was founded. The CCS vision is a world where no one fears cancer. With the support of volunteers and donors, they improve and save lives by taking a comprehensive approach to their work against more than 100 types of cancer.
CCS funds research, provides services to those living with cancer, advocates on important cancer-related issues and educates and empowers people to make healthy choices. When you make a gift to the Society, your money will help fund the most promising research projects in the country on all types of cancer.
In Health 7, students have been learning about volunteerism. It is important for Grade 7 students to use their knowledge and skills by volunteering and being involved in their school. In response to why volunteering is important, Grade 7 student Ty Rude said, “I think it’s important to have these kinds of fundraisers to give back to the community.” Please come out and support the grade 7 as they volunteer for a great cause. Christmas Hamper Toy Drive: The Ryley School Students’ Union is organizing a collection for the Tofield & Ryley Area Christmas Hampers.
This will be for children 0 - 18 years. Items (new) may include things such as gift cards, clothing, socks, toques, gloves, mitts, toys, teddy bears, board games, sports equipment, crafts etc.
The last day to bring items is Monday, December 16th. (9x13” squares or dessert) 2019-2020 BRSJHAA Division 2 Basketball Schedule Junior High
December 4 Ryley @ Hay Lakes January 22 Hay Lakes @ Ryley Round Hill @Tofield Tofield @ Round Hill Viking @ CCA CCA @ Viking
December 11 Ryley @ Viking January 29 Viking @ Ryley Hay Lakes @ Round Hill Round Hill @ Hay Lakes CCA @ Tofield Tofield @ CCA
December 18 Round Hill @ Ryley February 5 Ryley @ Round Hill Tofield @ Viking Viking @ Tofield Hay Lakes @ CCA CCA @ Hay Lakes
January 8 Viking @ Round Hill February 12 Round Hill @ Viking Hay Lakes @ Tofield Tofield @ Hay Lakes Ryley @ CCA CCA @ Ryley
January 15 Viking @ Hay Lakes February 19 Hay Lakes @ Viking Tofield @ Ryley Ryley @ Tofield CCA @ Round Hill Round Hill @ CCA
2019-2020 SENIOR HIGH 1A CENTRAL LEAGUE BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
Dec. 5 Viking @ Bawlf (Girls) RIVALRY NIGHT Ryley @ Bawlf (Boys) Hay Lakes @ Bashaw Feb. 11 Forestburg @ Hay Lakes Cornerstone @ Forestburg (Boys) Daysland @ Bawlf New Norway @ Daysland Cornerstone @ Ryley (Boys) Bashaw @ New Norway
Dec. 12 New Norway @ Viking (Girls) Feb. 18 Forestburg @ Daysland New Norway @ Ryley (Boys) New Norway @ Cornerstone (Boys) Bawlf @ Forestburg Bawlf @ Hay Lakes Hay Lakes @ Daysland Bashaw @ Ryley (Boys) Cornerstone @ Bashaw (Boys) Bashaw @ Viking (Girls)
Jan. 9 New Norway @ Bawlf Feb. 20 Make up games Daysland @ Viking (Girls) Daysland @ Ryley (Boys) Bashaw @ Forestburg Cornerstone @ Hay Lakes (Boys)
Feb. 4 Daysland @ Bashaw Feb. 25 Tie-breakers or playoffs Viking @ Forestburg (Girls) Ryley @ Forestburg (Boys) Hay Lakes @ New Norway Bawlf @ Cornerstone (Boys)
Feb. 6 Viking @ Hay Lakes (Girls) Feb. 27 3 vs. 6 and 4 vs. 5 playoffs Ryley @ Hay Lakes (Boys) Bawlf @ Bashaw Forestburg @ New Norway Daysland @ Cornerstone (Boys)
March 7 – Zone Qualifying – Boys (West) Girls (East) March 13/14 – Zones – Boys (East) Girls (West) March 19-21 – Provincials – Boys – Hay Laks Girls – Senator Gershaw Semester 1 fees were due September 30, 2019. Thank you to all who have already paid. If you still haven’t paid we would appreciate you contact the office promptly to make payment arrangements.
Student Quick Pay helps parents and community members pay school-related fees safely, quickly and easily. By using Student Quick Pay, you help increase efficiency and security at schools by making payments online. The online system puts all of the school fees through the system and assigns the relevant fees to your student. Stay informed and keep track of which school fees require your attention. You are now able to register – it takes less than two minutes – by visiting www.studentquickpay.com/brsd or visiting our website at www.ryley.brsd.ab.ca and navigating your way to Quick Links then Online Payments. You will need your child’s ASN number (which can be found on your child’s statement or report card), and last name. Should you encounter any difficul- ties, please contact the office.
Refunds will be handled as outlined in AP505
Refunds
8.1 Students who registered after the commencement of the school year or semester or who transfers to another school jurisdiction prior to the end of the school year or semester will be charged or refunded student fees on a pro-rated basis.
8.2 Non-instructional fee proration shall be the lesser of the actual costs of materials not used, or
8.2.1 For semestered courses, 1/5th for each full calendar month the student will or will not attend.
8.2.2 For full-year courses, 1/10th for each full calendar month the student will or will not attend.
8.3 A Principal will issue refunds where student fees were charged for enhanced educational services and non-curricular activities when the related expenses are significantly less than anticipated. An exception may be when the fees for these types of services and activities include a portion that will be used to offset the cost of planned future expenditures.
8.4 No student fee refunds will be issued for amounts less than $10.00. Credit balances of under $10.00 can be trans- ferred to another family member within the Division or can be left on the students account and applied to the following school year.
8.5 Refund credits on account will be applied in the following order:
8.5.1 Outstanding fees 8.5.2 Left on account for future fees 8.5.3 Transferred to sibling fees, on request 8.5.4 By cheque
A reminder to parents and students that winter can be brutal: Remember to be prepared, with the temperature dropping. Please encourage your child(ren) to wear suitable clothing and have gloves and a toque in their back pack.
Is my school bus running today? The winter months are well known for their harshness – temperatures drop, snow falls, fog sets in and sometimes school bus schedules are affected. Battle River School Division is trying to make it easier for families to know if their specific school bus is operating and if it’s running on time on those nasty winter mornings. Decisions on bus operation are made before 7:00AM in order for families to make plans as early as possible. Please go to https://ryley.brsd.ab.ca/ and scroll down to Bus Status. Each bus route is listed and information will be updated before 7:00 a.m. Ryley School remains open on days the buses are not running due to inclement weather.
Parent / Student Portal: Have you signed up for “PARENT PORTAL” yet? If not, did you know you can access your student’s marks and attendance online? Please contact Ryley School for information on how to set this up.
SAVE THE DATE!! Friday, May 22, 2020 Ryley School Graduation Graduation Ceremony to be held in the Paragon Theatre in Holden at 4:30PM Banquet to follow at the Ryley Community Centre Career Counselling December 2019 Newsletter
Skills Needed
According to a survey on behalf of Cengage in Fall 2018, the top ‘uniquely human skills’ employers seek include: the ability to listen (74%); attention to detail & attentiveness (70%); effective communication (69%); critical thinking (67%); strong interpersonal abilities (65%); and being able to keep learning (65%).
Schaffhauser, D (Jan 2019) Employers Want 'Uniquely Human Skills'. Campus Technology
Post-Secondary Career-Ready Programs Scholarships
Are you in the process of applying Looking for work-ready program- Scholarship applications are work! to a post-secondary program? If ming? Career colleges in Alberta But the time spent in researching you are, it is imperative to contin- are one choice for innovative pro- and applying for scholarships may ually manage your application grams that are known to have: help make a difference in the cost to through your program’s portal. the student for school. responsive changes to the
labour market and industry For enthusiastic scholarship writers, needs the holiday break may be an oppor- tunity to focus on meeting the re- You will be asked to complete flexible schedules with quirements for the many scholar- steps to keep your application ac- multiple intake dates ships available to high school stu- tive, and if you miss out, your ap- dents. This could mean writing an plication may be withdrawn. Some small class sizes with oppor- essay, completing an application, examples may include submitting: tunities to build strong rela- organizing documents needed to proof of enrollment tionships with the instructors meet award criteria or spending time volunteering. industry related programming first semester progress that has ties to employers. registered courses for the second semester Career Connections, 2018/19
and/or a tuition deposit. Check out Alberta Career Colleg- es on the ALIS website. etc. Check out the Post-Secondary Insti- Questions about your application? tution Scholarships & Other Schol- Contact your institution or see arships sections (and more!!) under your BRSD Career Counsellor. the Funding Y our Education tab in the High School Plus website to begin your search.
Enjoy your holiday break and take some time to have fun and do things that make you smile!
Your BRSD Career Counsellors, Lynda Kope & Carla Praticante [email protected] The Alberta government wants your input on youth vaping legislation The provincial government recently launched a public consultation on youth vaping legislation and other possible amendments to the Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act.
The rates of youth vaping almost tripled in Alberta between 2015 and 2017 with over 35,000 school-aged youth now using vaping products.
Flavoured, disguised and appealing vaping products like Juul, Vype and Logic are largely to blame for the explosive rise in teen vaping according to various health organizations. These products contain high levels of nicotine in a new formulation that makes them particularly addictive.
Schools across Alberta are struggling to address youth vaping and many have resorted to suspensions and other punitive measures in an attempt to address this escalating problem.
Health groups believe that strong provincial legislation is required to stop tobacco and vaping companies from targeting youth. The Campaign for a Smoke-Free Alberta is urging the government to align restrictions on the sale, use, promotion and display of vaping products with those on tobacco products.
Alberta and Saskatchewan are the only provinces that have not passed laws to regulate vaping products.
To provide your input proposed vaping legislation please visit https://protectalbertakids.ca/take-action/.
December 2019
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Grade 7 & 8 Hot Chocolate Grade 9 Swimming Sales Swimming $1 per cup Staff Meeting Staff +25 cents for Early Collaboration each topping Dismissal Day (candycane, marshmallows No School or whipped cream)
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Grade 7 & 8 Hot Chocolate Grade 9 Swimming Sales Swimming $1 per cup +25 cents for Grad/Parent each topping BAKE SALE Meeting (candycane, AT NOON 6:00 PM marshmallows or whipped cream)
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Grade 7 & 8 Swimming Last Day of Classes
Christmas Lunch sponsored by The Friends of Ryley School at Ryley Community Centre
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English 30 Soc St 30 Staff Part A Part A Collaboration Diploma Exam Diploma Exam Day
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Math 30 English 30 Diploma Exam Part B Diploma Exam
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Semester Science 30 Break Diploma Exam
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16 Student Days From the staff of Ryley School
Mr. Anderson Mrs. Elliott Mrs. Ewert Mrs. Hammond Mrs. Hood Mrs. Hrabec Mrs. Huculak Mrs. Kushnir Mr. Manchak Mr. McGuire Mrs. Mueller Mrs. Peters Miss Roe Mrs. M. Schaade Mr. & Mrs. Shaver Ms. Smith Mrs. Strilchuk Ms. Whalley-Lomness Miss York