Message from Head of Junior School: October 18, 2019

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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

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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.

Sign-up for Gatorcare on Thursday, October 24: PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

There is a half-day of school on Thursday, October 24th due to Parent-Teacher Interviews. Gator Care will be available during this time, from 12:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. in the Gym.

There are no classes on Friday.  Gator Care is not available on Friday.

If you would like to register your daughter for Gator Care on Thursday, please e-mail gatorcare@havergal.on.ca before 3 PM on Tuesday, October 22.

If you pre-register, the rate for Gator Care on this day is $15/hour.  If you do not register, the rate is $20/hour.  Pre-registration is critical so that we can ensure proper staff to student ratios.

Please note that Rose Reisman lunch is NOT available on Thursday. If your daughter will be attending, she is asked to bring a lunch from home.

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

To access your daughter’s school photos, please use the following link:
When logging in, you will be asked for your email address. The password is your daughter’s student ID #.
Anyone placing an order will receive a class picture and mount, which will be delivered to the school before Christmas. If they would like to order additional class pictures or different sizes, they will be online and available shortly.

Athletics

It has been an absolute joy to see the girl’s skills develop as they participate in Squads, Squad Teams and Teams. Congratulations to the Basketball Squad Team who participated in a fun tournament last Thursday. For most of these girls it was their first game of Basketball they have ever played. Well done girls!
Next week is CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK! Good luck to all of the girls on participating in championships. Go Gators!

Click here to learn more about Havergal’s external coaches.

Practice schedule

U11 Basketball Schedule 
U12 Basketball Schedule
U12 Soccer Team
U12 Swim Team
U12 Cross Country Team
U9 Cross Country Squad

Frequently used 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 

Beyond The Ivy Walls Submissions

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

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