Dear Junior School Parent:

The crisp fall air has arrived! We ask that you remind your daughter to ensure she comes dressed appropriately to enjoy outdoor play. Recess is an important part of each students’ day and is a significant part both their physical and mental health. Being cold can affect her ability to make the most of this vital part of the day!

I would also like to take this opportunity to announce that after 15 years of committed service, Karen Nielsen will be leaving Havergal on Tuesday, October 22, as she has taken the position of Executive Assistant to the Head of the Junior School at the York School.  In her time at Havergal, Karen’s professionalism, calm demeanour, and deep commitment to being a team player have made her an invaluable member of our community.

Please join me in wishing Karen all the very best in her new role!  We will miss her.

Yours sincerely,

Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Tuesday, October 22 is Open House
• Sign-up for Gator Care on Thursday, October 24: Parent-Teacher Interview Day
• Ella Minnow Book Fair
• School Photos are Available
• Athletics
• Frequently Used Links
• Next Week in the Junior School
• Important Dates on the Horizon

Tuesday, October 22 is Open House

The Junior School will be welcoming over 150 prospective parents at our Open House on Tuesday.

Students are asked to wear the #1 Dress!

Parent-Teacher Interviews/Early Dismissal

Thursday, October 24 is a half-day of school, to accommodate parent-teacher interviews.  Children will be dismissed as follows:

• JK – Grade 2: 11:50 – 12:00
• Grade  3 – 6: 12:00 – 12:15

There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 25.

ELLA MINNOW BOOKS IS COMING TO HAVERGAL!

The Learning Hub is excited to once again be hosting an Ella Minnow Book Fair! Ella Minnow specializes in books to delight children from birth to teen, and they will be bringing an excellent array of high-quality children’s literature to choose from, and just in time for the holidays!

The fair will be open for purchases during Parent/Teacher Conferences on: Thursday Oct. 24th from 1:30-7:30 pm, and Friday Oct. 25th from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.  Students will have the opportunity to browse and create wish lists on Wednesday and Thursday. Please do not send your child to school with money to spend at the fair on those days as they will not be able to make purchases during school hours.

Ella Minnow will accept Visa, Master Card, debit, cash or cheque made payable to Ella Minnow Children’s Bookstore. Ella Minnow is also able to charge purchases to student accounts. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at erodd@havergal.on.ca or by phone at 416-483-3843, extension 7544.

School Photos are Available -Deadline for Orders is Monday, November 4

Athletics

Next week in the Junior School

Monday, October 21 (Day 7)

• 7:00 – 8:00 am U11 Basketball Practice
• 8:30 – 8:50 am: JS Prayers, Election Prayers
• 11:50 – 12:20 am: Gr.1-6 Chess Lunch Club (learning hub)
• 3:30 – 4:45pm: U12 Soccer Team practice (Lower Pitch)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr. 4 Homework Club (room 4M)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-2 Drama Club (Rm 121, SK) 
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.3-4 Drama Club (Rm.213, 3F)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 4-6 Kids Lit Quiz (Art Room)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.3-6 Strings Ensemble (Music Room)

Tuesday, October 22 (Day 8)

** Open House – #1 Dress **

• 7:00 – 8:00 am: Swim Team (pool)
• 7:20 – 8:00 am: Cross Country Team Practice (lower pitch)
• 12:10 – 12:50 pm: Gr.2 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr. 2 Multi-sport Squad (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.117, 2B)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 Farm Fresh (Rm. 122, JK)

Wednesday, October 23 (Day 4)

• 7:00-8:00am: U12 Basketball practice (Js Gym)
• 7:00-8:00am: U11 Basketball Practice (Gym A/B)
• 8:15-9:30 am: Gr.5 & 6 Parent Coffee Morning, Learning Hub
• 8:30-8:50 am: Presentation of House Cheers Assembly, Gym (Gr.1-6)
• 11:00 pm: Class Dismissal of U12 Swim team 
  • 11:15pm Campus Departure of U12 Swim team from Upper School
  • 4:15pm Return of U12 swim team
• 11:00 pm: Class Dismissal of U12 Cross Country Team 
  • 11:15pm Campus Departure of U12 Cross Country Team from Junior School.
  • 4:15pm Return of U12 Cross Country  team
• 12:10-12:50: Gr.3 & 4 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.1-3 Primary Choir (Music Room)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr. 6 Homework Club (Rm. 6L)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Video Game Design  (Rm.214, 5G)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Aspiring Architects (Rm.212, 6M)

Thursday, October 24 (Day 5) – HALF-DAY OF SCHOOL

• 7:00-8:00am: U12 Basketball practice (Js Gym)
• Dismissal Schdeule:
  • JK – Grade 2: 11:50 – 12:00
  • Grade  3 – 6: 12:00 – 12:15
• Parent-Teacher Interviews begin

Friday, October 25

• No School
• Parent-Teacher Interviews

Important Dates on the Horizon

Oct 21: Online sign-up for Parent-Teacher Interviews Closes (12:00 pm)

Oct 24: Parent-Teacher Conferences (1:30 – 7:30 pm)

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

Oct 31: Halloween Special Schedule

Nov 4: Winter Athletics and Clubs online registration opens

Nov 6-11: Midterm Break

Dear Junior School Parent:

What better way to start the Thanksgiving long weekend, than with the Harvest Festival! I feel particularly grateful to our students, who under the thoughtful care and direction of  Mr. Jeff MacLean and Ms. Rachel Read, sang so beautifully! Thank you, as well, to Ms. Goodridge, our Director of Performing Arts for overseeing the entire program.  We are thankful to our faculty and staff for all of their support to prepare for this event. Finally, it was absolutely lovely to have Ms. Misson with us for this highly anticipated and loved event. For all of those who were able to join us, we hope you were as inspired as we were!

Harvest Festival is a longstanding Havergal Junior School tradition.  It not only allows to acknowledge all of our many blessings but also helps us to remember the importance of sharing the bounty.  We are also pleased to let you know that our community was able to collect 1455 pounds of food for the North York Harvest Food Bank. Thank you for your generosity.

On behalf of all of the staff and faculty of the Junior School, we wish you a restful and happy Thanksgiving weekend.

Yours sincerely,

Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Library Books Return
• Athletics
• Frequently Used Links
• Next Week in the Junior School
• Important Dates on the Horizon

Library Books Return

Athletics

Next week in the Junior School

Monday, October 14

• Junior School closed for Thanksgiving

Tuesday, October 15 (Day 3)

• 7:00 – 8:00 am: Swim Team (pool)
• 7:20 – 8:00 am: Cross Country Team Practice (lower pitch)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr. 1 & 2 Multi-sport Squad (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.117, 2B)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 Farm Fresh (Rm. 122, JK)

Wednesday, October 16 (Day 4)

• 7:00 – 8:00 am: U12 Basketball practice (JS Gym)
• 8:00 – 8:55 am: Gr. 5 & 6 write Caribou Math Contest
• 11:50 – 12:20 am: Gr.5 Cookies and Conversation (Learning Hub)
• 11:50 am: Class Dismissal of Swim Team
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Basketball Squad Team (JS Gym)
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: Soccer Team Practice (lower Pitch)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.1-3 Primary Choir (Music Room)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr. 6 Homework Club (Rm. 6L)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Video Game Design  (Rm.214, 5G)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Aspiring Architects (Rm.212, 6M)
• 4:15 pm: Return of Swim Team to Havergal

Thursday, October 17 (Day 5)

• 7:20 – 8:00 am: Cross Country Team Practice (Lower Pitch)
• 8:00 – 8:15 am: Outdoor Play
• 8:30 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers – Gratitude
• 12:10 – 12:50 pm: Gr.5 & 6 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 2:45 pm: Class Dismissal of U12 & U11 Bball Team & U12 Soccer Team (Return at 5:45 pm)
• 3:00 pm: Class Dismissal of Basketball Squad Team (Completion of Home Games)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr.3 & 4 Multisport Squad
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Soccer Squad Team (Lower Pitch)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr. 5 Homework CLub
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 Ugly Doll Designers (Rm.209)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Chem-mystery (Rm.208)

Friday, October 18 (Day 6)

• 7:30 – 8:15 am: Gr.4 -6 Math Contest Prep Club
• 8:30 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers
• 12:10 – 12:50 pm: Gr.5 & 6 Math Discussion Group

Important Dates on the Horizon

Oct 21: Online sign-up for Parent-Teacher Interviews Closes(12:00 pm)

Oct 24: Parent-Teacher Conferences (1:30 – 7:30 pm)

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

Oct 31: Halloween Special Schedule

Nov 4: Winter Athletics and Clubs online registration opens

Nov 6-11: Midterm Break

Dear Junior School Parent:

If you were anywhere in the GTA today, you may very well have heard the cheering from the Junior School Lower Pitch!  Students faced the teachers in a soccer game at lunch, each giving the other a run for their money.  While the teachers won this first game of the year, we will face each other again soon for a game of basketball!  It was a fantastic way to build school spirit, get some exercise, and most importantly enjoy each other’s company on a bright and chilly Friday afternoon.

Wishing you a lovely fall weekend.

Yours sincerely,

Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Pizza Day
• Harvest Festival
• Parent-Teacher Conferences – Sign Up through Pick-a-Time
• Library Books Return
• Diwali Prayers
• Beyond the Ivy Walls
• Spotlight on the Family Handbook – School Rules and Progressive Discipline
• Athletics
• Frequently Used Links
• Next Week in the Junior School
• Important Dates on the Horizon

Pizza Day

A reminder that Monday, October 7th is our first Pizza Day of the 2019-2020 school year! There will be no Rose Reisman Hot Lunches on this day.

Harvest Festival – Friday, October 11 (8:30 am – 9:15 am)

The Junior School annual Harvest Festival takes place on Friday, October 11 at 8:30 am in the Brenda Robson Hall (Upper School). Parents, family members, and guests are invited to a coffee reception in the Temerty Commons immediately following the service.

This formal service is an ideal and heart-warming start to the Thanksgiving break and a wonderful way for our community to gather and celebrate all that we have to be thankful for. We look forward to welcoming you and your family members!

Donations to the North York Harvest Food Bank

• Students in JK to Grade 6 are asked to bring in non-perishable food items to be donated to the North York Harvest Food Bank.
• Students in Grade 1 – 6 are asked to place these donations in decorated baskets (eg: a simple recyclable cardboard fruit/veggie basket that can be found at the grocery store).  Students will carry over the baskets to the Brenda Robson Hall for the ceremony.
• Students in JK and SK will place their donations in a basket provided by the school

What students are to wear – #1 Concert Dress

• Grade JK, SK, 1, 2, 3: long sleeve white shirt, tunic, HC tie, green tights & black shoes
• Grade 4: long sleeve white shirt, tunic, HC tie, green tights &  black shoes
• Grade 5 & 6: long sleeve white shirt, kilt, HC tie, green tights & black shoes
• Hair:  pinned back from the face using a hair accessory without colour, sparkles or embellishments. Small pins or Havergal headbands are permitted

JS Parent-Teacher Conferences – Sign Up through Pick-a-Time

Scheduled for:

• Thursday, October 24 (1:30 pm-7:30 pm)
• Friday, October 25 (8:00 am-3:00 pm).  

Sign-up: 

• Havergal College uses an online appointment booking system ‘PickATime’ to schedule parent-teacher conferences. Please use the following link to sign up:   www.pickatime.com. 
• Opens:  Wednesday, October 9 (6:00 pm)
• Closes: Monday, October 21 (12:00 pm)
•  Returning families will be familiar with this program and will be able to use the account set up in the past. A ‘Forgot Password’ link is available on the site just in case.  
• New parents will need to register for an account prior to booking of appointments. This can be done at any time by visiting the website.

For Assistance:

• Please contact Aoife King:  416-483-3843 ext. 6608.

Library Books Return

Beyond the Ivy Walls

Our Havergal Junior School students pursue a vast array of activities beyond our walls. Their dedication and accomplishments are impressive, and we want to give students the opportunity to share their efforts with our community. Highlighting and celebrating our girls’ learning beyond our ivy walls not only allows us to get to know each other in different ways, it may also serve as inspiration for others.

Accomplishments in any field are welcome: athletics, arts, academics, philanthropy, hobbies and more. Endeavors that represent the Havergal values of integrity, inquiry, compassion and/or courage are also encouraged.

How to submit:

If your daughter has an accomplishment for Beyond the Ivy Walls that she would like to share, please submit a photo and a short description using the link on the weekly blog. Beyond The Ivy Walls Submissions

When to submit:

Submissions can be made at anytime. Pictures and descriptions will be posted on the “Beyond The Ivy Walls” bulletin board outside of the Junior School gymnasium. Students will be recognized in Prayers so our community can celebrate their acts of excellence and perhaps be inspired to try something new or do something great beyond the ivy walls of Havergal College Junior School.

Spotlight on the Family Handbook

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Two parent-teacher conferences are scheduled during the school year: one in October and a second in the spring. During conferences, parents and teachers discuss the academic progress of your daughter(s). Conferences are booked online through pickAtime and instructions for booking are emailed to parents in advance of the opening date. Parents are also welcome to schedule meetings with teachers, Guidance Counsellors, Learning Support Specialists and/or administrators at other times in the year on an as needed basis.

To read the full Family Handbook:  CLICK HERE

Athletics

Next week in the Junior School

Monday, October 7 (Day 6)

• 8:30 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers
• 8:55 – 10:40 am: Band Clinicians working with Grade 6
• 11:50 – 12:50 pm: Pizza Lunch
• 11:50 – 12:20 pm: Gr.1-6 Chess Lunch Club (Learning Hub)
• 12:10 – 12:50 pm: Gr. 5 & 6 Math Discussion Club (Learning Hub)
• 12:20 pm: Class Dismissal of Cross Country Squad Team to Crestwood College
• 2:30 pm: Class Dismissal of U11 Basketball Team to BSS
• 3:15 pm: Cross Country Squad return to Havergal
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U12 Soccer (lower Pitch)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.4 Homework Club (Rm. 4M)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-2 Drama Club (Rm. 121, SK)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.3-4 Drama Club (Rm.213, 3F)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 4-6 Kids Lit Quiz (Art Room)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.3-6 Strings Ensemble (Music Room)
• 5:45 pm: U11 Basketball Team return to Havergal

Tuesday, October 8 (Day 7)

• 7:00 – 8:00 am: Swim Team (pool)
• 7:20 – 8:00 am: Cross Country Team Practice (lower pitch)
• 8:00 – 8:55 am: Outdoor Play
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr. 2 Multi-sport Squad (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.117, 2B)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 Farm Fresh (Rm. 122, JK)

Wednesday, October 9 (Day 8)

• 7:00 – 8:00 am: U12 Basketball practice (JS Gym)
• 8:25 – 8:55 am: Gr.1-3 Community Circle
• 8:25 – 8:55 am: Gr.4-6 Progressive Discipline Assembly
• 12:10 – 12:50 pm: Gr.2 Math Discussion Club (Learning Hub)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Basketball Squad Team (JS Gym)
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U12 Soccer (lower Pitch)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.1-3 Primary Choir (Music Room)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr. 6 Homework Club (Rm. 6L)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Video Game Design  (Rm.214, 5G)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Aspiring Architects (Rm.212, 6M)

Thursday, October 10 (Day 1)

** Special Schedule – Harvest Festival Rehearsal

• 7:20 – 8:00 am: Cross Country Team Practice (Lower Pitch)
• 8:30 – 9:10 am: Period 1
• 9:10 – 9:50 am: Period 2
• 9:50 – 10:10 am: Recess
• 10:10 – 10:50 am: Period 3
• 10:50 – 12:30 pm: JS Harvest Festival Rehearsal (BRH)
• 12:00 pm: Dismissal of swim team from BRH)
• 12:30 – 12:55 pm: Lunch
• 12:55-1:20 pm: Recess
• 1:20 – 2:00 pm: Period 4
• 2:00 – 2:40 pm: Period 5
• 2:40 – 3:20 pm: Period 6
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr 3&4 Multisport Squad (JS Gym)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Soccer Squad Team (lower Pitch)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr. 5 Homework Club (room 5C)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3:Ugly Doll Designers (Rm.209, 3P)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Chem-Mystery (Rm.208, 4P)
• 4:00 pm: Return of Swim Team to Havergal  

Friday, October 11 (Day 2)

• 7:30 – 8:15 am: Gr.4-6 Math Contest Prep Club (Rm.215, 5C)
• 8:30 – 9:15 am: JS Harvest Festival
• 9:15 – 10:15 am: JS Harvest Festival Reception
• 9:15 – 10:00 am: Period 1 (no grade 6’s)
• 10:00 – 10:45 am:  Period 2
• 10:45 – 11:05 am: Recess
• 11:05 – 11:50 am: Period 3
• 12:10 – 12:50 PM: Gr.3-4 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• Afternoon: Regular Schedule, regular dismissal time starting at 3:15pm

Important Dates on the Horizon

Oct 7: Pizza Day #1

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

Oct 14: Thanksgiving (School Closed)

Oct 24: Parent-Teacher Conferences (1:30 – 7:30 pm)

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