Message from Head of Junior School: November 15, 2019

On By havergaljuniorschool

Dear Junior School Parent:

Prayers this morning was another fantastic opportunity to observe the deep learning that happens in the Junior School. Students in Grade 1 shared the work they have been doing as part of an Investigative Research Project, on daily and seasonal changes.  It was a pleasure to watch some of our youngest learners display such courage and confidence as they spoke in front of the entire Junior School, and the many parents who came to watch their daughters. I was exceptionally proud of the students and appreciative of the tremendous thought and work that their teachers put into making the presentation possible.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

 Mental Health Awareness Week

Next week we are shedding a spotlight to bring about more awareness on how we can better understand our mental health and develop strategies to manage our emotions.  Throughout the week, we will offer a toolkit of strategies to help students manage their big feelings.  Please visit Mental Health Awareness Week to see the happenings for the week.

JS Photographs

The deadline has been extended for ordering the Junior School Photographs online. The re-take photographs are not yet available to order, however we will contact you to let you know as soon as they go online.

To access your daughter’s school photos, please use the following link;

Order JS Photographs

When logging in, you will b asked for your email address. The password is your daughter’s student ID #.

We will be having another retake day if you missed the opportunity to get a retake photograph. Further details to be followed when we have a confirmed date. If you would like to register your daughter for a retake and have not yet done so, please email Aoife King aking@havergal.on.ca

House Lunch – Students to wear a House Colour Accessory on Thursday, November 21

House lunches happen once a month.  Students come together to have lunch with members of their house from across the grades and with upper school house leaders. It is a time to build friendships and community.
Girls are welcome to wear an accessory in your house colour to add to the spirit of the day.

Online Registration for Clubs -Open until Friday, December 20th

To view or register your daughter for a club, please visit the following links.

Winter Clubs List

Online Registration for Clubs ( excluding Music, Chess and Math)

Online Registration for Music, Chess and Math Club

Should you have any questions regarding club registration, please contact Ms. Moyo Soji (msoji@havergal.on.ca or 416-483-3519).

Used Uniforms Available

Used Junior School Uniforms are available at the Green & Gold shop all year.
Shop Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00pm
Closed daily from 1:00-2:00 pm

Athletics

Online Registration is open until Monday Nov 18th. Here is the Winter Athletics Season Schedule. I have been encouraging all of the girls to try something new and I hope that they will take part in Havergal Athletics. 

There is one more Gr. 3&4 Multisport and Soccer Squad Team practice to make up for the missed practice last week. All other Squad and Squad Teams are finished for the Fall season.

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, November 18 (Day 6)

  • 8:30 – 8:50 am: JS Prayers, Mental Health Awareness Week, By: Rev. Douglas
  • 11:50 – 12:20 pm: Gr.1-6 Chess Lunch Club (learning hub)
  • 12:10 – 12:50 pm: Gr.5 & 6 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 12:00 pm: JS Winter Athletics Online Registration Closes
  • 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U11 Volleyball Team Tryout (JS Gym)
  • 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, November 19 (Day 7)

  • 7:00 – 8:00 am: U12 Swim Team tryouts (pool) Meet at avenue rd.
  • 8:30 – 8:50 am: JS Haverpals
  • 3:30 – 4:15 pm: 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, November 20 (Day 8)

  • 7:00 – 8:00 am: U12 Volleyball Team Tryout
  • 8:25 – 8:55 am: Gr.4-6 Community Circles
  • 8:25 – 8:55 am: Gr.1-3: Recognizing Big Feelings Assembly, By: Behaviour Matters
  • 12:10 – 12:50 pm: Gr.2 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Basketball Squad Team (Js Gym)
  • 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.1-3 Primary Choir (Music Room)
  • 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr. 6 Homework Club (room 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, November 21 (Day 1)

  • 7:00 – 8:00 am: U12 Swim Team tryouts (pool) Meet at avenue rd.
  • 8:30 – 8:55 am: JS House Prayers, Courage
  • 11:50 – 12:20 pm: JS House Lunch
  • 12:10 – 12:50 pm: Gr. 3 & 4 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U11 Volleyball Team Tryout (US Gym C) 
  • 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U12 Volleyball Team Tryout (US Gym A/B) 
  • 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr. 3/4 Multisport (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)

Friday, November 22 (Day 2)

  • 7:30 – 8:15 am: Gr.4-6 Math Contest Prep Club  (Rm.215, 5C)
  • 8:30 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers,
  • 12:10 – 12:50 pm: Gr.3 & 4 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)

Important Dates on the Horizon

Nov 18-22: Mental Health Awareness Week

Nov 18: Winter Athletics Online Registration closes

Dec 2: JS Pizza Lunch

Dec 13: JK/SK Christmas Concert

Dec 17: G.1-6 Christmas Concert

Dec 18: Carol Service

Dec 19: Craig Cardiff Concert

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