Message from the Head of Junior School: August 30, 2018

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Dear Junior School Parents,

Welcome to the 2018-2019 School Year!  We have been eagerly anticipating your return, and are looking forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday. You will receive a link to a blog posting from me every Friday.  The purpose of this blog is to share critical information for the upcoming week, as well as to share stories about our students and school.

We are grateful for your feedback last year regarding the weekly blog.  We hope that you enjoy the new format, and that it will provide a clear understanding of the day to day operations of the Junior School.

This week’s message reiterates the schedule for the opening week.  As always, if you have any questions please contact your classroom teacher, the office or me.

Warmly,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

What to Expect the First Week of School

Tuesday, September 4 – First Day of School

8:00 am – 8:20 am – Students arrive at school and make their way to their Home Form classrooms.

  • New students will be greeted by Specialist Teachers, who will accompany them to their classrooms.
  • Class Lists will be posted in the JS Office. Teachers will be on hand to support students in finding their new classrooms.

8:20 am – 9:30 am – Classes begin for JK and SK (Group A)

10:00 am – 11:00 am – Classes begin for JK and SK (Group B)

8:20 am Classes Begin for Grade 1 to Grade 6.

Dismissal:

  • 11:30 am to 11:45 am (Grade 1 and Grade 2)
  • 11:45 am – 12:00 pm (Grades 3 to 6)

Please Note:

  • Student dress JK to Grade 6:
    • HC uniform consisting of short sleeve golf shirt with skirt or tunic, modesty shorts and green knee socks with black shoes.
  •  Absences/Lates:
    • Please report absences/lates to 416.483.3843 extension 6510.
  •  Snacks:
    • Students should come to school with a nutritious morning snack; it is important to remember that Havergal College is a nut/peanut restricted facility.
  •  Gator Care:
    • There is NO Gator Care available either before school or after school on Opening Day.
  •  Drop-off/Pick-Up/Parking:
    • Drop-off and Pick-up takes place on the Junior School Driveway on Rosewell Ave.  Havergal Faculty and Security will assist with this process. For everyone’s safety please follow their directions.  
    • There is NO PARKING on the Junior School Driveway.Parents are invited to park on the Cohen Field, or on the lower section of the Upper School Parking Lot, should they wish to accompany their daughter into school.

Wednesday, September 5 (Day 1)

Gator Care Opens

  • 7:15 am – 8:00 am (no registration required)
  • 3:30 am – 6:00 pm (registration required.  Please email: gatorcare@havergal.on.ca)

Junior Kindergarten/Senior Kindergarten (half-day)

  • 8:30 am to 11:00 am
    • All JK and SK students 

Grades 1 to 6 (full day)

  • Regular class schedule.

Dismissal

  • 3:15 pm – 3:30 pm (Grade 1–Grade 2)
  • 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm (Grade 3–Grade 6)

Please Note

  • 3P students have their first swim class and are asked to bring in their swim gear

JS People & Program Night

This evening is designed for parents to meet their daughter’s teacher and to learn about the year ahead. Please note that this evening is not intended for students.

Parking is available on the Cohen Field and the Upper School Parking Lot.

Event Schedule

6:00 pm – 6:20 pm

  • Veracross Training for Parents (OPTIONAL) in JS Gym

6:30 pm – 7:00 pm

  • JK – Grade 3: Primary Classroom Curriculum Presentations in Core Classrooms
  • Grade 4 – 6: Junior Specialist Meet and Greet in the Learning Hub

7:05 pm – 7:35 pm

  • JK – Grade 6: Presentations by Senior Leadership Administrative Team

7:40 pm – 8:10 pm 

  • Grade 4 – 6: Junior Classroom Curriculum Presentations in Core Classrooms
  • Grade 1 – 3 Primary Specialist Meet and Greet in the Learning Hub

8:30 pm – 9:00 pm

  • Grade 6 Overnight Excursion Information Meeting (Grade 6 Parents Only)

Thursday, September 6 (Day 2)

JK to 6 – Regular class schedule (Full Day)

All students to wear #1 Dress

  • JK – 4:  tunic + long or short sleeve dress shirt + tie + black modesty shorts + green knee socks or green tights + black velcro shoes or black lace-up Oxfords.
  • Grade 5 – Grade 6: kilt + long or short sleeve shirt + tie + black modesty shorts + green knee socks or green tights + black lace-up Oxfords              

8:30 am to 9:00 am

  • JS Opening Prayers with Mrs. Helen-Kay Davy, Havergal College Principal

9.00 am – 9:45 am 

  • JS Parent Welcome Reception (Junior School Learning Hub) – all parents welcome!

9:45 am to 10:15 am

  • Veracross Training for Parents (Optional – Junior School Learning Hub)

Dismissal:

  • 3:15 pm – 3:30 pm (JK – Grade 2)
  • 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm (Grade 3–Grade 6)

Please Note

  • 4G  students have their first swim class and are asked to bring in their swim gear

Friday, September 7 (Day 3)

JK to 6 – Regular class schedule (Full Day)

8:30 am – 9:00 am

  • Prayers with Kate White, Junior School Head

Dismissal:

  • 3:15 pm – 3:30 pm (JK–Grade 2)
  • 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm (Grade 3–Grade 6)

Please Note

  • 5C students have their first swim class and are asked to bring in their swim gear

Registration for Clubs and Athletics

The last day to register for Clubs and Athletics is Monday, September 10

Click here for information on CLUBS
Click here for information on ATHLETICS

Pick-up and Drop-Off Procedures

Junior School Traffic Flow Map
Junior School Traffic Flow Procedures

Parking

Cohen Field Parking Lot Map
Cohen Field Parking Procedures

Construction Live Stream

Junior School live stream
Upper School live stream

Jewish High-Holiday Prayers – Invitation

The chaplains, Rev. Douglas and Rev. Pak, would like to invite interested students in grades 3-6 to share their families’ Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur traditions as the message at Prayers on September 17th.
Students would need to meet over the lunch hour on September 7th, 10th, and 12th with Rev. Douglas and Rev. Pak.  Please email Rev. Douglas at sdouglasbowman@havergal.on.ca if your daughter is interested in participating.  Digital images of your family celebrations would be most welcome.
Parents, family members and friends coming to Prayers that morning are invited for coffee and light refreshments afterwards in the Learning Hub.

Veracross Classroom Pages

For information directly related to your daughter’s class, please be sure to visit the parent portal: Veracross Login

HCPA News

A warm welcome to all our Havergal parents!  The Havergal College Parent Association (HCPA) is very excited to start this year off with Celebration Saturday just around the corner on September 29th.  Please plan to attend this special morning of festivities with your entire family celebrating our community spirit!
For more important HCPA dates or to become a parent volunteer: CLICK HERE!

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, September 10

  • Try-outs begin for Athletics

Wednesday, September 12 – Friday, September 14

  • Grade 6 Overnight Excursion to Beausoleil Island

Tuesday, September 18

  • JS Photo Day

Monday, September 24

  • Clubs begin this week

Wednesday, September 26

  • First Day 9

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