Message from the Head of Junior School: November 2nd, 2018

On By havergaljuniorschool

Dear Junior School Parents,

It has been another couple of full weeks at Havergal! Between Parent-Teacher Interviews, Halloween, Day 9, Coffee and Conversations, and celebrating Diwali in Prayers this morning, we have very much to be grateful for.  Yesterday, we started the day by talking about the multitude of feelings we can experience during any one day, especially during busy times such as this. We then took a few minutes to engage in a guided meditation to help us to slow our thoughts, concentrate on our breath and reflect on our feelings. These moments are so important, not only because they provide us with a sense of calm, but because they help us to consolidate our learning, as well as acknowledge and enjoy the many blessings in our lives.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

Midterm Break

A reminder that there is no school from Wednesday, November 7 to Monday, November 12.  School resumes on Tuesday, November 13.

Pizza Day

Monday, November 5th is Pizza Day!

Remembrance Day

  • The Remembrance Day Service takes place on Monday, November 5th
  • Please arrive no later than 8:15 am, for an 8:20 am start time
  • Students are to wear #1 Dress
  • Teachers have been collecting donations for students to receive poppies to wear for the service.

 What’s Happening in Gator Care

With the first few months of autumn whizzing by, our gals in the after school Gator Care program have been busy having fun and working together! Over the next few weeks we will be introducing more crafts into the program, making sure that our bright, young minds are engaged while having fun even after the bell rings! Some activities planned for the month of November include: puppet making and puppet show box (where they will perform using their creations), stationary making (envelopes and stamps), simple weaving, and more! To sign up for gator-care please email: gatorcare@havergal.on.ca

To check out pictures of all the fun in Gator Care, click here:  Gator Care Fun!

HCPA News

Parent Luncheon:  Ticket sales are now open for the HCPA Parent Luncheon and can be purchased on the following link: HCPA Parent Luncheon Registration

HCPA Wreaths: The HCPA has partnered with Circle Home and Design to bring the community spectacular wreaths for the holiday season. Purchase your wreath by using the below link by November 16, delivery at the end of November.
Spirit Wear:  There are new spirit wear pyjama bottoms available for pre-order and the HCPA is offering them in Junior School sizes this year!
Place your order by November 16 here: https://events.veracross.com/hc/121-hcpa-spirit
To learn more about the HCPA CLICK HERE

Athletics

Congratulations to all of the teams who participated in their championships last Saturday. A particularly shout out goes to the U12 Soccer team who defended their title and brought home the plaque. We are very proud of the dedication we see from each athlete, and we would like to thank the coaches for their time, dedication and care to the girls and their athletic development.  

Athletic Celebration: The girls will be having their Athletic Celebration where they will be eating their lunch together and be have ice cream sundays on Tuesday Nov. 6th. All of the team professional team pictures will be presented at this time.

Team Pictures: We have had some incredible pictures taken by our professional photographer. These make excellent Christmas gifts. To look through and download these pictures please click on the team name.

WINTER SEASON ATHLETICS
***NEW***  Here is the new winter athletics season schedule. ***NEW***

  • Volleyball games are usually on Thursdays after school and all swim meets will be during the day on Wednesday. The full schedule will be available after the Athletic Director meeting on Nov. 20th.

Winter Clubs and Athletics – Registration Opens November 13

The online clubs and athletics registration dates have been revised. A copy of options that are available will be sent out in the weeks to come.

  • Online booking opens on: November 13th
  • Closes on: December 3rd (for clubs, squads, squad teams)
  • Tryouts for Teams start: The week of Nov. 19th
    • (Gr. 5&6 parents, please register for teams before Nov. 19th)

Winter athletics season schedule.

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 also 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, November 5

  • Remembrance Day Service, 8:20-9:00 am (#1 Dress)

Wednesday, November 7 – Monday, November 12

  • Mid-term Break:  School Closed

Tuesday, November 13 

  • Classes resume

Monday, November 19- Friday, November 23

  • JS Winter Athletic Tryouts

Thursday, December 6

  • JS/US Full Report Available to Parents @ 4:00pm

Friday, December 14

  • JK/SK Christmas Concert, 2:00-3:00 pm

Tuesday, December 18

  • Christmas Concert Grade 1-6, 4:00-6:00 pm

Wednesday, December 19

  • Carol Service – St. Paul’s Cathedral, 7:00-8:30 pm

Thursday, December 20

  • Early Dismissal

Thursday, December 21 – Sunday, January 6

  • Christmas Break

Monday, January 7

  • Classes resume

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