Message from the Head of Junior School: May 3, 2019

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Dear JS Parents,

What a wonderful day for a concert!  Tonight’s celebration at Roy Thompson Hall in honour of Havergal’s 125 anniversary will be a memorable one!  We look forward to seeing you this evening for what is sure to be a fantastic event.

Sincerely,

Kate White

In this message, read about:

JS Pizza Day

Just a reminder we will be having a Pizza Day on Monday May 6th!

Mental Health Awareness Week

We will be celebration Mental Health Awareness Week from JK – Grade 12.

Our goal is to provide our students with multiple opportunities to explore the importance of Mental Health.  There will be daily activities, including yoga, meditations, a music jam, journal and the opportunity for our students to make use of our beautiful outdoor spaces, and how to engage in mindful moments.  In addition, we have several speakers coming in to speak with the girls in the primary and junior divisions.  We will provide a full report in next week’s blog. In the meantime, we have indicated the various activities in “Important Dates on the Horizon” section of the blog.

Grandchildren’s Party

Please join us at Havergal College on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 from 3:30-5:30 pm to celebrate more than 100 years of tradition! The Havergal Grandchildren’s Party was started in 1910 by First Principal Ellen Knox. Havergal parents with children up to Grade 3 (girls and boys) are invited to visit the school for an afternoon of exciting games, treats and more!  Please RSVP by Friday, May 17 to Caoimhe Marshall, Community Relations Assistant, at 416-483-3843 ext. 6947 or  cmarshall@havergal.on.ca

Grandpals’ Day – Save the date!

Grandpals’ Day will take take place on Monday, June 3 from 10:30 am – 11:45 am.  On this special day, grandparents or other senior friends are invited to spend time at the Junior School.  Our students will show their guests their favourite places, as well share their learning.  Be sure to RSVP to this event, so that we can make sure to have enough refreshments for all!

New Circles – Donations are needed!

As part of their leaving gift, the Grade 6s will be collecting donations for long-time community partners  New Circles.  As people start their spring cleaning, please consider making a donation.  There will be a drop-off bin located in front of the Learning Hub starting on Tuesday.  At the moment, New Circles is in particular need of the following items:

  • Men’s dress clothes
  • Lighter weight fabrics, short-sleeved shirts, shorts, capris,
  • Dresses, skirts, cotton sweaters,
  • Lightweight jackets and coats,
  • Sandals,
  • Bathing suits, sun hats, light scarves.

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

HCPA Blog

Important Dates on the Horizon

Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW)

Monday, May 6 (Day 2)

  • 8:25- 8:55 am: JS Prayers, Intro to mental health awareness week
  • 10:40 – 11:00 am: MHAW Activity: Gr.1-3 Mellow Monday Art – Outside (weather permitting)
  • 11:50 – 12:20 am: Pizza Lunch
  • 11:50 – 12:50 pm: Chess Lunch Club
  • 12:20 – 12:45 pm: Gr. 3 & 4 Math Discussion Group
  • 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Soccer Skills Squad
  • 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.5 Homework Club
  • 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr.4-6 Steel Pan Drumming & Orff Ensemble
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm:  Gr.1-6 Strings Ensemble
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 4-6 Junior Dance Company

Tuesday, May 7 (Day 3)

  • 7:15 – 8:00 am: Track Practice
  • 8:25 – 8:55 am: Gr. 1-6 House Shout Practice
  • 11:00 – 11:30 am: Mindful Breathing with JK and SK classes
  • 12:00 – 12:20 pm: JK/SK mindful colouring
  • 12:00 – 12:45 pm: MHAW Activity: Gr.1-6 Yoga on the tennis courts
  • 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr.1-3 Multisport
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 SPLAT! Exciting Artists 

Wednesday, May 8 (Day 4)

  • 8:25 – 8:55 am: Last House Meeting
  • 10:40 – 11:50 am: Gr.4-6 Journalling
  • 11:25 am: Track Dismissal from class
  • 11:40 am: Track Departure to CDS
  • 12:20 – 12:45 pm: Gr. 1 Math Discussion Group
  • 3:30 – 4:45 pm: Softball Practice
  • 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.6 Homework Club (Rm.210)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Movie Maker (Rm.215)
  • 5:00 pm: Track Return

Thursday, May 9 (Day 5)

  • 8:25 – 8:55 am: Mental Health Awareness Assemblies
  • 9:00 – 9:30 am: Mental Health Awareness Speaker, Scott Ste
  • 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr.5 & 6 Math Discussion Group
  • 2:00 pm: Class Departure for Softball Team Game to BSS
  • 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Jump Rope Squad
  • 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Softball Squad Team
  • 3:20 – 4:00 pm: Gr.4 Homework Club (Rm.207)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 Mindful Games (Rm.119)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 4-6 Homemade Gifts (Rm.212)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 5 & 6 Drama Improv Club (Drama Studio US)
  • 5:15 pm: Softball return to HC

Friday, May 10 (Day 6)

  • 8:25 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers
  • 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr. 5 & 6 Math Discussion Group
  • 11:50 – 12:50 pm: Gr.4 High Jump Practice

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