Message from the Head of Junior School: October 19, 2018

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Dear Junior School Parents,

We have been speaking to the students about the difference between happiness and joy over the last several weeks.  Yesterday, Ms. Watt shared with us that Happiness brings us instant pleasure but does not always last very long, like eating a chocolate ice cream cone or getting a book you have had your eye on for a long time.  Joy, on the other hand, warms your heart and is a stronger feeling that stays around you for a much longer period of time, like when being in nature-walking through a forest in the fall and seeing the sunshine through the trees or being in the comfort of your own home.  Rev. Douglas added to the discussion this morning, by talking about the ways in which we can grow joy in our day to day lives by taking the time to notice the good, to smile, and to laugh.  We encourage you to talk to your daughter this weekend about what she has learned about the difference between happiness and joy, and how she finds both.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

#1 Dress on Monday, October 22 for Open House!

All Junior School students are to wear their #1 uniform on Monday, October 22

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 on Monday.

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.

Ella Minnow Books is Coming to Havergal!

The Learning Hub is excited to once again be hosting an Ella Minnow Book Fair! Ella Minnow specializes in books to delight children from birth to teen, and they will be bringing an excellent array of high-quality children’s literature to choose from, and just in time for the holidays!

Browsing Times:

  • Students will have the opportunity to browse and create “wish lists” on Wednesday, October 24th and on Thursday, October 25th.
  • Students are not permitted to make purchases during school hours.  Please do not send them with money.

Purchasing Information:

  • Purchases can be made during Parent-Teacher Interviews
    • Thursday, Oct. 25 from 1:00-8:00 pm
    • Friday, Oct. 26 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
  • Visa, Master Card, debit, cash or cheque made payable to Ella Minnow Children’s Bookstore are acceptable forms of payment. Ella Minnow is also able to charge purchases to student accounts.

Questions?

  • Please contact Ms. Rodd (erodd@havergal.on.ca or by phone at 416-483-3843, extension 7544.)

School Portraits – Ordering

Earlier this school year, your daughter had a portrait taken. These photos are now available online!

To view and order your daughter’s photos, visit echophotography.ca/havergal2018 and use your daughter’s student number as the password.

The deadline for orders is Tuesday, November 6. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the photographer directly at cameron@echophotography.ca.

Art Campaign Video

For many students, Havergal’s Art program is an important part of their academic experience: it gives them the opportunity to express their thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums, while allowing them to develop a unique skill set.

The Limitless Campaign aims to strengthen our valued Art program through enhanced art classrooms at both the Junior and Upper Schools, which will host a wide variety of artistic practices. Located in close proximity to our new STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) facilities, cross-disciplinary learning opportunities will teach students to think creatively for truly innovative results.

To learn more about the enhancements to Havergal’s art facilities, watch our new video

HCPA News

To learn more about the HCPA CLICK HERE

The annual HCPA Luncheon takes place on Friday, November 16, 2018 (11:30 am – 2:30 pm) at Sunnybrook Estates.  This year’s luncheon features a presentation by International Bestselling Author, TV Personality, parenting expert and psychotherapist, Alyson Schafer.

Ticket sales are now open and can be purchased on the following link:

HCPA Parent Luncheon Registration

Important Links

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

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.

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, October 22

  • Junior School Open House – students to wear #1 Dress; No Prayers

Wednesday, October 24

  • Ella Minnow Fall Book Fair Open for Student Browsing

Thursday, October 25

  • Pick up at 11:50 a.m., #1 dress not required
  • GatorCare available until 6:00 pm
  • No Clubs!
  • Parent Teacher Conferences, 1:30 – 8:30 pm
  • Ella Minnow Fall Book Fair Open for Purchases

Friday, October 26

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

Tuesday, October 30

  • Day 9

Wednesday, October 31

  • Halloween Assembly, 2:30 -3:15 pm

Monday, November 5

  • Rememberance Day Service, 8:20-9:00 am

Wednesday, November 7 – Monday, November 12

  • Mid-term Break:  School Closed

Tuesday, November 13 

  • Classes resume

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