Message from the Head of Junior School: October 5, 2018

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Dear Junior School Parents,

Joy and gratitude filled the Brenda Robson Hall this morning, as we welcomed in the Thanksgiving weekend.    The girls, under the fabulous direction of Mr. Jeff MacLean and Ms. Rachel Read, sang so beautifully, and Mrs. Davy’s retelling of the story of  “Stone Soup” allowed us to reflect not only of our many blessings but on the importance of sharing the bounty.  We are also pleased to let you know that our community was able to collect 1445 pounds of food for the North York Harvest Food Bank. Thank you for your generosity.

On Tuesday, I am excited to welcome families to “Coffee with Kate” at 8:30 am in the Learning Hub.  At this time, I will share some of the ways in which we promote a positive school culture in the Junior School.

On behalf of all of the staff and faculty of the Junior School, we wish you a restful and happy Thanksgiving weekend.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

JS Student Photos are available!

 Click the following link to see your daughter’s photos:     echophotography.ca/havergal2018

Password: 

  • The password is your daughter’s student number.  This number can be found on Veracross.  If you require further assistance, please contact the Junior School Office 416-483-3843 ext 6608.  

What you will receive:  

  • All students will receive a printed class picture.
  • The class picture is also included in your daughter’s picture gallery should you wish to order an additional print or a different size.

Re-takes/Questions:

  • Re-takes take place on Wednesday, October 10th  from 9:00 am-12:00 pm (JS Learning Hub)
  • To organize re-takes or ask questions about photos, please contact: Cameron Hubbs  cameronhubbs@icloud.com

JS Parent-Teacher Interviews: Sign-Up

Scheduled for:

  • Thursday, October 25 (1:30 pm-8:00 pm)
  • Friday, October 26 (8:00 pm am-3:00 pm).  

Sign-up: 

  • Havergal College uses an online appointment booking system ‘PickATime’ to schedule parent-teacher conferences. Please use the following link to sign up:   www.pickatime.com). 
  • Opens:  Wednesday, October 10 (6:00 pm)
  • Closes: Monday, October 22 (12:00 pm)
  •  Returning families will be familiar with this program and will be able to use the account set up in the past. A ‘Forgot Password’ link is available on the site just in case.  
  • New parents will need to register for an account prior to booking of appointments. This can be done at any time by visiting the website.

For Assistance:

 Invitation for Diwali

  • On November 2nd we’ll be having Diwali Prayers in the Junior School.  If your daughter is interested in sharing your family’s Diwali traditions in a message to the school, please indicate this to Rev. Douglas by email, and she will connect with your daughter.
  • Interested girls will be working on the message with Rev. Douglas over the long recess on Monday, October 22nd, Tuesday the 23rd, and the 24th if needed.  Rev. Douglas’ email is sdouglasbowman@havergal.on.ca

HCPA News

Click here to visit the HCPA Blog and learn more about these events, RSVP, purchase tickets and other HPCA news.

Links to remember

For information directly related to your daughter’s class, please be sure to visit the parent portal: Veracross Login
http://www.facebook.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.twitter.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.youtube.com/HavergalCollege

Athletics

Athletics is well underway and the girls have been playing their hearts out, while having fun developing their skills.  Just a quick reminder that Multisport Squad, Soccer Squad Team and Basketball Squad Team practices all end at 4:30. Congratulations to the Swim Team who participated at their first meet of the season (and for some girls their first meet ever!). Good Luck to our U11 Basketball team who are 2-0 going into their third game on Thursday.

Teams, Squad Teams and Squad Practice Schedule
U11 Bball Team – Coach Scott & Ms. Bartlett
U12 Bball Green Team – Coach Alonzo & Mme. Rizzo
U12 Bball Gold Team – Coach Sarah & Ms. Partyka
U12 Soccer Team – Coach Mychel & Mr. Webb
U12 Swim Team – Coach Tanya & Ms. Campbell
U12 Cross Country Team – Mme. Gareau, Ms. Murphy & Ms. Lockington

JS Clubs

Click the link below for the club schedule:

JS Fall Club Schedule

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, October 8

  • Thanksgiving Day – School closed

Tuesday, October 9

  • Coffee with the Head of the Junior School, 8:30-9:30 am (Learning Hub)
  • JS Used Book Drive – All Week! (Learning Hub Hallway)

Wednesday, October 10

  • JS Photo Retake Day, 9:00 am-12:00 pm (Learning Hub)

Thursday, October 11

  • 8:30 am Prayers (Rev. Douglas – Joy #1)

Friday, October 12

  • 8:30 am Prayers (Rev. Douglas – Joy #2)

Monday, October 15

  • 8:30 am Prayers (Rev. Douglas – Joy #3)

Thursday, October 18

  • 8:30 am JS Prayers (Grade 6, Women Worth Knowing)

Friday, October 19

  • 8:30 am Prayers (Ms. Watt – Joy #)

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