Message from the Head of Junior School: October 12, 2018

On By havergaljuniorschool

Dear Junior School Parents,

This week’s blog post contains a number of “need to know” messages.  Please be sure to read its content in its entirety!  As always, be sure to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

House Colour Day – Monday, October 15

Students are invited to show their school spirit by wearing House Colours on Monday.  Students do not have to wear their uniforms on this day.

Grade 6 students will present the Junior School House Cheers in Assembly.

Students in Grade 1 – Grade 6 will eat lunch together in Houses in the Gym.

Day 9 – October 30

Our next Day 9 is on Tuesday, October 30th! Detailed information about the various exciting programs, as well as the Electronic Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk Forms (EAAR),  will be sent out next week.

For a glance at the JS programming arranged for October 30th, please CLICK HERE

JS Parent-Teacher Interviews: Sign-Up

A reminder that Parent-Teacher Interviews are scheduled for Thursday, October 25 (1:30 pm-8:00 pm)  and Friday, October 26 (8:00 pm am-3:00 pm).  

If you have not already done so, please use the following link to sign up  (www.pickatime.com).  Sign-up closes at noon on Monday, October 22 (12:00 pm)

For Assistance – Please contact Karen Nielsen:  416-483-3843 ext. 6510.

Sign-Up for Gator Care on Parent-Teacher Interview Day

There is a half-day of school on Thursday, October 25th to accommodate Parent-Teacher Interviews. Gator Care will be available during this time, from 12:00 p.m.- 6:00p.m. at a rate of $15 per hour. There are no classes on Friday.  Gator Care is not available on Friday.

If you would like to register your daughter for Gator Care on Thursday, please e-mail gatorcare@havergal.on.ca before 3 PM on Tuesday, October 23, so that we can ensure appropriate staffing.

Math Contests in the Junior School: Grades 3 – 6

As we did in previous years, students in Grades 3-6 will be writing Caribou math contests throughout the year. To learn about the purpose of the math contests, how we can support students in writing them, and the time and location of the contests, please CLICK HERE

 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

Construction Live Feeds

Behind the construction fencing that borders the Junior School driveway, our new build is starting to take shape! Currently, the Buttcon construction crew is busy working on the foundations for our building expansion, which will see exciting new spaces at the Junior School including a dining wing, STEM and art classrooms, a music wing, multipurpose spaces and a refurbished gymnasium.

We invite you to watch as our construction project unfolds in real time, via our Junior School live feed. To see view construction at the Upper School, click here.

HCPA News

To learn more about the HCPA CLICK HERE

Please note that tickets for the upcoming HCPA Luncheon, featuring a presentation by International Bestselling Author, TV Personality, parenting expert and psychotherapist, Alyson Schafer, will go on sale next week. An email will be sent out with instructions on how to purchase tickets.

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

It has been an absolute joy to see the girl’s skills develop as they participate in Squads, Squad Teams and Teams. Only 2 more weeks until the championships! Please see the weekly schedules below.

Athletics Schedule Week of Oct 15th

Teams, Squad Teams and Squad Practice Schedule
U11 Bball Team 
U12 Bball Green Team 
U12 Bball Gold Team 
U12 Soccer Team 
U12 Swim Team 
U12 Cross Country Team 

JS Clubs

Click the link below for the club schedule:

JS Fall Club Schedule

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, October 15

  • 8:30 am Assembly (House Cheers) – Students to wear House Colours

Thursday, October 18

  • 8:30 am JS Prayers (Liz Watt – Joy)

Friday, October 19

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

Monday, October 22

  • Junior School Open House

Tuesday, October 23

  • Fall Book Fair begins

Thursday, October 25

  • Classes end at 12:00 p.m.
  • Parent Teacher Conferences, 1:30 – 8:30 pm

Friday, October 26

  • No Classes for students
  • Parent Teacher Conferences, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Tuesday, October 30

  • Day 9

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