Message from the Head of Junior School: February 22, 2019

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Dear JS Parents,

With only two weeks to go until the March Break, please be sure to read today’s message in its entirety.  This will ensure that you have all of the pertinent information required to be ready for our spring term.  Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the front office, and they will direct you to the appropriate person.

Sincerely,

Kate White

In this message, read about:

Pink Shirt Day – Tuesday, February 26

Pink shirt day is a national anti-bullying awareness initiative that takes place on Wed., Feb. 27 — Day 9. Havergal will be recognizing this initiative on Tuesday, Feb. 26th.  Students are invited to wear a pink shirt along with their uniform on this day.

We will be making an announcement in Prayers on Monday to provide some context for the students about what this day is about.  We also invite you to engage your daughter in a dialogue about this initiative as well.  CLICK HERE to learn more.

Day 9 – Wednesday, February 27

Departure Information for students leaving HC (from JS Driveway)

  • 9:00 am: 
    • Grade 4 (Rob Rumball & CNIB)  Return at 2:45pm
  • 9:15 am
    • Grade 1 and 2: (Harbourfront Centre) Return at 2:30 pm
    • Grade 3: (Black Creek Pioneer Village) Return at 2:30 pm

Students participating in programming at HC

  • JK/SK: Morning Programming at HC
    • Departure for YPT at 12:00 pm, return to HC at 2:30 pm
  •  Grade 5 (Harvest Food Bank – “Canstruction”)
  • Grade 6 (House of VR)

SPRING BOOK FAIR with ELLA MINNOW

March 4 – 8, 2019

Why are we hosting a book fair when we can just buy books online or at Indigo?

  • Having a book fair is an opportunity for students to practice taking responsibility for their choices; managing money, and managing expectations.
  • Our library also directly benefits from a Book Fair, as 20% of all sales goes toward new books for the library.

What can you do to support your daughter?

  • During the week of the book fair, your daughter will have an opportunity to browse the fair and make a wish list. The wish list is a tool for your daughter’s decision-making process. When she brings it home, please have a conversation with her to help her make her choices. Please indicate on her wishlist what her choices are, and send the wishlist back to school with her. She will have time to shop with her class on Thursday or Friday.
  • In keeping with the learning opportunities presented by the book fair, we ask that parents do not purchase books from their daughter’s wish lists until after she has had a chance to do so herself.

What if the book fair sells out of my daughter’s chosen books before her scheduled shopping time?

  • Ella Minnow will bring copies of any books that sell out to the school. This usually happens during the week after March Break.

Can I still purchase books myself from the Book Fair?

  • Yes, of course! If your daughter’s wish list is very long, or if you would like to make purchases for a special occasion or as a surprise, the book fair will be open from 9-5 on Thursday and 8-3:30 Friday.
  • Ella Minnow accepts Visa, Mastercard, Debit, cash, or cheque made payable to Ella Minnow books. We can also charge purchases to your daughter’s account.

If you have any questions, please contact Erica Rodd at erodd@havergal.on.ca or by phone at 416-483-3843, extension 7544.

 

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, March 28 (4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.) and Friday, March 29 (8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)  Please note that there is NO SCHOOL for Junior School students on Friday, March 29th, but that classes continue for students in the Upper School.

Sign-up is through our online booking service (Pick-a-Time)

  • Junior School Sign-Up: Wednesday, March 6 at 6:00 p.m.
  • Upper School Sign-Up: Thursday, March 7 at 6:00 p.m.

Spring Clubs – Registration

Registration for Spring Clubs opens Friday, February 22 at 6:00 pm and closes Tuesday, March 5 at 12:00 pm. Please feel free to log in through your Veracross portal OR visit the following links to register:

JS Co-Curricular Clubs

JS Choir and Chess Clubs

Athletics

Registration for Spring Athletics:

  • OPENS: Friday, February 22
  • CLOSES: Tuesday, March 5

Athletic Schedule for the SPRING Athletic Season.
Coach Profiles

Click here to register for Spring Athletics. 

GATOR ZONE – Read all about Havergal’s Athletics in it’s bi-monthly newsletter.

Good Luck to the U11, U12 Green & U12 Gold Volleyball teams who will be playing in their championships on Saturday. Also to our Swim team who will be defending their title on Wednesday. Good Luck Girls!

Volleyball Squad Team.pngThe spirited Volleyball Squad Team travelled to BVG to play in their first volleyball game. Great work girls!

Schedules

Junior School Bake Sale – Bakers and Volunteers Needed!

When it’s chilly outside, there is nothing more lovely than the smell of cookies and cupcakes baking in the kitchen!  This is our not so subtle segue into the upcoming Havergal Bake Sale on March 28. Right now, we need 2 things from the HC parent community: Baked Goods – lots of Bake Goods – and Volunteers!

Hold the Date- April 9th for Parent Math Class

Primary Math Class:  Come and learn how to do Primary Math on April 9 from 9 am – 11:30 am.  Registration details are coming.
Junior Math Class:  Come and learn how to do Junior Math on April 9 from 1pm-3:30 pm.  Registration details are coming!

HCPA New and Noteworthy

Be sure to check out the HCPA Blog to learn about exciting events like the Bakesale and the Father-Daughter Amaze-ing Race!

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

Saturday, February 23

  • U11 Volleyball Championship at BVG
  • U12 Green Volleyball Championship at Havergal
  • U12 Gold Volleyball Championship at Branksome Hall

Monday, February 25

  • 8:30 – 8:50 am: JS Prayers
  • 10:40 – 11:00 am: Gr.1 Intramurals
  • 10:45 – 11:00 am: Kiwanis Festival Excursion
  • 12:20 – 12:50 am: Gr.5 & 6 Blue Stocking open class session
  • 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr.4-6 Steel Pan Drumming Club (Music Room)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 1 & 2 Drama Club (Rm.117)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-6 Strings Ensemble (Rm. 213)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr4-6 Junior Dance Company (US Drama Studio)
  • 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.5 Homework Club (Rm.215)

Tuesday, February 26

*** PINK SHIRT DAY ***

  • 7:00 – 8:00 am: Swim Team (pool)
  • 8:25 – 8:55 am: Community Circles
  • 8:25 – 8:55 am: Gr.4-6 Focused Assembly
  • 10:40 – 11:00 am: Gr.2 Intramurals
  • 12:20 – 12:50 am: Gr.2 Math Discussion Group
  • 12:20 – 12:50 am: Gr.5 & 6 Blue Stocking open class session
  • 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr. 1&2 Multisport (JS Gym)
  • 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.4-6 Junior Choir (Music Room)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 Tinker Lab (Rm.208)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Photography Club (Rm. 209)

Wednesday, February 27

*** DAY 9 ***

  • 7:00 am: Swim Team Departure for Championships (Return to Havergal at 5:00 pm)
  • 9:00 am: Gr.4 departure for Bob Rumball & CNIB (return at 2:45 pm)
  • 9:15 am: Gr.1 & 2 departure for Harbourfront Centre (return at 2:30 pm)
  • 9:15 am: Gr. 3 departure for Black Creek Pioneer Village (return at 2:30 pm)
  • 11:20 – 12:50 pm: Lunch served at Junior School
  • 12:00 pm: JK/SK departure for YPT (return at 2:30 pm)
  • 3:45 -4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Explorers Discovery Lab (Rm. 210)
  • 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.6 Homework Club (Rm.210)

Thursday, February 28

  • 8:00 – 9:00 am: 125th Rehearsal with Gr.4-6 Ensemble members
  • 8:25 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers (Black History Prayers)
  • 10:40 – 11:00 am: Gr.4 Intramurals
  • 12:20 – 12:50 am: Gr.5 & 6 Blue Stocking open class session
  • 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr.3 & 4 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U11 Vball (US GYM C)
  • 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U12 Green & Gold Vball (US GYM A/B)
  • 3:20 – 4:00 pm: Gr.4 Homework Club (Rm.207)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 World Food Fest (JK Classroom)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Celebrity Chef Kitchen (SK Classroom)

Friday, February 29

  • 7:45 – 8:15 am: Gr.5-6 Math Contest Prep Club (Rm.215)
  • 8:30 – 8:50 am: JS Prayers, (Compassion)
  • 10:40 – 11:00 am: Gr.6 Intramurals
  • 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr.3 & 4 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr.6 Lunch and Learn JS Leadership Meetings (Learning Hub)
  • 3:45 pm: Student/Staff Lane Swim

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