Message from the Head of Junior School: December 7th, 2018

Dear Junior School Parents,

A huge thank you to all of those who have brought in their donations for the Can-struction Project (both cans and money) and the winter clothing drive for New Circles.  Your generosity is much appreciated.  If you have not yet brought in your contributions, there is still time!  We have extended the deadline until the end of the day on Tuesday, December 11.

We wish you all a wonderful weekend.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

Raptor and Leaf Ticket Draw!

Savannah D. and her parents, Patrick and Fernanda have provided 4 tickets to a Raptors’ game and 4 tickets to a Leafs’ game. If you would like a chance to win these tickets, please click on the below link to enter the draw. Please only enter 1 submission per family before Monday, December 17, before 12 pm (noon). Savannah will drawing two names on Thursday, December 20 at 8:30 am.
The tickets are valid for the below games and the winners must be Havergal Junior School Parents.
Raptors Tickets
Toronto Raptors vs. Utah Jazz
January 1, 2019 at 7:30 pm
ScotiaClub Loge Suite, Row T12, Seats 1 to 4 inclusive
Leafs Tickets
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Minnesota Wild
January 3, 2019 at 2 pm
ScotiaClub Loge Suite, Row T12, Seats 1 to 4 inclusive

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE DRAWS

Concert Tickets – Returns and Re-distribution

A reminder to kindly return any tickets that you will not be using for the Christmas Concert to the office as soon as possible. Families who have requested additional tickets will be informed as they become available.

Athletics 

Congratulations to the Volleyballs Teams for playing their first games on Thursday. All three teams were undefeated! Triple Ball is the official competition format supported by Volleyball Canada that encourages better skill development, participation, meaningful competition and fun. Learn more here: Triple Ball.

Our Hockey and Volleyball Squads started up this week and Coach Adam and coach Bartlett were very impressed with the turn out and we are looking forward to a great season!

Schedules

U12 Swim Team
U12 GOLD Volleyball Team
U12 GREEN Volleyball Team
U11 Volleyball Team
Volleyball Squad Team
Hockey Squad Team

Registration will remain open for Multi-sport Squads and any last minute Volleyball Squad Team Players.
Multisport Squads start up in the new year.

Winter Athletic Sign Up
Practice Schedule.

Be sure to check out the student produced athletic newsletter Gator Zone

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, December 10

  • 7:00 am -8:00 am U12 Green Vball (JS Gym)
  • 8:30 am – 8:50 am:   JS Prayers, Advent #2 (Rev. Douglas)
  • 12:10 am – 12:50 am Grade 5/6 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm  U12 Gold Vball (JS Gym)
  • 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Grade 5 Homework Club
  • 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Grade 1 – 6 String ensemble (Music Room)

Tuesday, December 11

  • 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm Grade 5/6 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Junior Choir (Music Room)

Wednesday, December 12

  • 7:00 am -8:00 am U11 Vball (JS Gym)
  • 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm Grade 3/4Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Volleyball Squad (JS Gym)
  • 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Grade 6 Homework Club
  • 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm Primary Choir (Music Room)
  • 4:00 pm JS/US Full Report Available to Parents

Thursday, December 13

  • 7:00 am – 8:00 am Hockey Squad Practice at UCC
  • 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm  Grade 4 Homework Club
  • 3:30-4:45 U11 Vball (US GYM C)
  • 3:30-4:45 U12 Gold and Green Vball (US GYM A/B)

Friday, December 14

  • 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm Grade 3/4 Math Discussion Group  (Learning Hub)
  • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Kindergarten Concert and Reception (JS Gym, and Kindergarten Classrooms)

Tuesday, December 18

  • 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Christmas Concert – Grade 1 – 6 (Brenda Robson Hall)

Wednesday, December 19

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

Thursday, December 20

  • Early Dismissal
    • 2:20 pm –  Dismissal (JK – Grade 2)
    • 2:40 pm – Dismissal (Grade 3 – 6)

Thursday, December 21 – Sunday, January 6

  • Christmas Break

Monday, January 7

  • Classes resume

Leave a comment