Dear Junior School Parent:

We have made it to the end of the first week of school, and what a week it has been! It has been such a pleasure seeing all of you, and especially your daughters!

Last night’s People and Program evening was such a success.  It was a fantastic opportunity to gather as a community, share important information about Havergal’s program, and to underscore the importance of working together as partners.

I hope that you have an opportunity to enjoy family and friends this weekend, and are looking forward to our first full week, starting on Monday.

Yours sincerely,

Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham visit
• Spotlight on the Family Handbook
• Drop-off and Pick-up
• Athletics
• New and Noteworthy HCPA Information
• Frequently Used Links
• Dates on the Horizon
• Glance at next week

Spotlight on the Family Handbook

Each week, we will be featuring a different section of the Family Handbook that is particularly important for the Junior School community.  This week, we are shining the spotlight on birthdays and invitations.

Birthdays and Invitations

We realize that it is not generally possible to send seasonal greetings and birthday invitations to every child in a class. Children are, however, very sensitive; feelings can be easily hurt in these early years. Invitations and cards should not be brought to school for delivery unless the whole class is included. Treats (e.g., cupcakes, cookies, donuts) and/or loot bags may not be brought in to celebrate birthdays or holidays. Instead, students are invited to wear grub clothes on their birthday. Students with a summer birthday are invited to wear their grub clothes on an alternate day that is to be arranged with their core teacher.

To read the full Family Handbook:  CLICK HERE

Drop-off and Pick-up

DROP-OFF (8:00 am – 8:25 am)

1. Please stay in your vehicle. A member of the Havergal Faculty/Staff will be on hand to provide assistance and to walk-in those students that are not yet ready to do so independently.
2. Have your daughter exit the vehicle on the curbside only, rather than onto the driveway.
3. Have your daughter’s backpack and school materials in the backseat, and not in the trunk, ready for a quick drop-off.
4. Should you wish to walk your daughter into school, please park on the Cohen Field, and NOT in any of the spots along the driveway. A new and convenient walkway to the Junior School is now available for pedestrian traffic. Please follow the signage.

PICK-UP 

1. The Junior School has a staggered dismissal process. It is essential that you pick up your daughter during her designated time, otherwise the process is impeded.
   • 3:15 pm – 3:30 pm (JK -SK)  – starting next week
   • 3:20 pm –  3:50 pm (Grade 1–Grade 2)
   • 3:35 pm –  3:50 pm (Grade 3–Grade 6)
2. Place the pink laminated card that was sent home today, with your daughter’s name and grade on it, on your dashboard, so that it is easily visible.
3. Stay in your vehicle. Havergal Faculty/Staff will be on hand to assist and walk your daughter to the car if necessary.
4. Should you wish to park your car, please do so on the Cohen Field, and NOT in any of the spots along the driveway.

Please note:

• Families with daughters in more than one grade are asked to come in the time slot that is designated for your eldest daughter’s grade. Students that are not picked up by 3:50 pm will be brought inside. A member of the Security team will continue to call students until 4 pm so that parents/caregivers do not have to enter the school, should they not wish to. Any students not picked up by 4 pm, will go to Gator Care. The charge for Gator Care begins at 4 pm.

Athletics

Parent volunteers are needed for Cel Sat on Saturday, Sept 28 between 9am – 1pm

Cel Sat brings all members of the Havergal community together to support our Community Partners.

Sign up for a shift or two!  There will be activities, games, food, an online auction and a vendor marketplace.  A fun day for the whole family!

But we need your support –  Click here to volunteer!

Important Dates on the Horizon

Sept 9: Lice Checks

Sept 11 – 13: Gr.6 Excursion to Camp Onondaga

Sept 19: JS Photo Day

Sept 20: Day 9

Sept 28: Celebration Saturday (8:30 – 1:00 pm)

Oct 11: Harvest Festival (8:30 – 10:15 am)

Oct 14: Thanksgiving (School Closed)

Oct 24: Parent Teacher Conferences (4:00 – 7:30 pm)

Oct 25: Parent Teacher Conferences (8:00 – 3:00 pm)

Glance at Next Week

Monday, September 9 (Day 3)

*9:00 – 3:00 pm: Lice Checks

• 8:30 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers  (Priorities)
• 12:00 pm: JS Fall online registration closes for Athletics and Clubs
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U12 Basketball Tryouts (JS Gym)
• 3:30-4:45pm: U12 Soccer Tryouts (lower Pitch)

Tuesday, September 10 (Day 4)

• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U12 Soccer Tryouts (Lower pitch)

Wednesday, September 11 (Day 5)

• 8:00 am: Gr.6 Students depart for Camp Onondaga
• 8:30 – 8:55 am: Gr.1-3 Assembly; Understanding the Code of Conduct and Progressive Discipline
• 8:30 – 8:55 am: Gr.4-5 Daily Physical Activity (JS Gym)
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: u11 Basketball Tryouts (JS Gym)

Thursday, September 12 (Day 6)

• 8:30 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers (Starting the day off right)
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U11 Basketball Tryouts (US Gym C)

Friday, September 13 (Day 7)

• 8:30 – 8:55 pm: JS Prayers (Ending the day right)
• 3:00 pm: Gr.6 return from Camp Onondaga