Message from Head of Junior School: November 29, 2019

On By havergaljuniorschool

Dear Junior School Parent:

Students in Grades 1 – 6 joined together today to talk about all the “ingredients” that go into “friendship soup.” Next time you are by the JS office, b sure to check out the qualities HC students think go into making a friend. Some questions to ask your daughter this weekend include: what does it mean to HAVE a friend, and what does it mean to BE a friend.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend, with family and friends.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

 Pizza Day – Monday, December 2

Just a reminder that Monday December 2 is Pizza Day.

Holiday Initiative – Red Door Shelter

This year, the Junior School community will be collecting canned goods and NEW winter clothing accessories for men, women, boys and girls. Each student will be asked to bring in a canned good and ONE of the following winter items: hat, mittens, socks or scarf.  We will then donate all the new winter accessories and the canned goods to the Red Door Family Shelter, a shelter that provides services to over 500 families and individuals who are in need of a safe shelter. 

Thank you in advance for your contributions to this wonderful organization! Let’s make this a holiday to remember for everyone! 

Green and Gold Shop – Enter through Main Doors

With safety always at the forefront of our minds, we ask that parents going to the Green and Gold Shop in the Upper School please sign in first at the security desk located in the rotunda.

Beyond the Ivy Walls

Calling all JS students with accomplishments outside of school to share!

Our Havergal Junior School students pursue a vast array of activities beyond our walls that we’d like to share with our community on the BIW bulletin board.

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 or send an email directly to Ms. Szolopiak sszolopiak@havergal.on.ca

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

We have had a great 2 weeks of tryouts. We are proud to have a place on a Team or Squad Team for every Grade 5&6 swimmer or volleyball player. Congratulations to all of the girls for having the courage to tryout! Good Luck to our U12 Swim Team who have their first meet this week.
Squads and Squad Teams don’t start until January. 

Coaches Profile

Winter Athletics Season Schedule

Schedules
U12 Swim Team
U12 Hockey Squad Team
U12 Volleyball Gold Team
U12 Volleyball Green Team
U11 Volleyball Team
Master Schedule

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, December 2 (Day 8)

  • 7:00 – 8:00 am: U12 GREEN Volleyball Team Practice
  • 8:30 – 8:50 am: JS Prayers; Plastic Awareness 
  • 11:50 – 12:50 pm: JS Pizza Lunch
  • 11:50 – 12:20 pm: Gr.1-6 Chess Lunch Club
  • 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U11 Volleyball Team Tryout (JS Gym)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.3-6 Strings Ensemble (Music Room)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 4-6 Kids Lit Quiz (Art Room)

Tuesday, December 3 (Day 1)

  • 7:00 – 8:00 am: U12 Swim Team practice (pool)
  • 8:00 – 8:55 am: Gr.6 Mass Band Rehearsal, Music Room
  • 11:50 – 12:50 pm: Hockey Squad Practice (JS Gym)
  • 12:10 – 12:50 pm: Gr.3 & 4 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.4-6 Junior Choir (Music Room)

Wednesday, December 4 (Day 2)

  • 7:00 – 8:00 am: U12 GOLD Volleyball Team Practice
  • 7:30 am: Departure of U12 Swim Team from US to Markham Pan Am Center
  • 8:25 – 8:55 am: Grade 1-6 Mass Choral Rehearsal
  • 8:30 – 9:30 am: JS Grade REP Meeting, Learning Hub
  • 12:10 – 12:50 pm: Gr.3 & 4 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
  • 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.1-3 Primary Choir (Music Room)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Video Game Design (Rm.214)
  • 4:00 pm: Return of U12 Swim Team

Thursday, December 5 (Day 3)

  • 8:30 – 8:50 am: JS Prayers;
  • 9:00 – 9:50 am: Andrea Beaty Author Visit, JK-Gr. 3, Learning Hub
  • 11:50 – 12:50 pm: Forest of Reading Launch, Grade 5 and Grade 6, Learning Hub
  • 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U11 Volleyball Team Practice (US Gym A) 
  • 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U12 GREEN Volleyball Team Practice  (US Gym B) 
  • 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U12 GOLD Volleyball Team Practice  (US Gym C)
  • 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr. 5 Homework Club (Room 5C)
  • 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 4-6 Chem-Mystery (Rm.208, 4P)

Friday, December 6 (Day 4)

  • 8:30 – 8:50 am: JS Prayers; Joy
  • 7:30 – 8:15 am: Gr.4-6 Math Contest Prep Club  (Rm.215, 5C)

Important Dates on the Horizon

Dec 2: JS Pizza Lunch

Dec 13: JK/SK Christmas Concert (2pm in the JS Gym)

Dec 17: G.1-6 Christmas Concert (4pm in the Brenda Robson Hall)

Dec 18: Carol Service (St. Paul’s Cathedral – Bloor St)

Dec 19: Craig Cardiff Concert (8:25 am – 9:00 am)

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