Dear Junior School Parent,

As we head into the Thanksgiving weekend, I wanted to express my gratitude for your collective support in our opening weeks of school. Whether your child has been learning on campus or participating remotely, the strength of the Havergal community has once again shined through.

We continue to  monitor the trends and regular communication from Toronto Public Health. In the event that schools are directed by the government to close, and that all teaching and learning must occur remotely, please be assured that the College is prepared to do this quickly, and as seamlessly as possible. Please read the information below. 

Learning Materials

• Students in JK to Grade 6 will  be sent home with the materials (e.g., notebooks, workbooks, etc) that they would require to continue learning from home, on Friday, October 9, should we need to move to a remote learning environment. Should we be able to return after the weekend, these materials should be brought back to school. If you know that your child will not be at school on Friday, please let the homeroom teacher know, so that we can arrange to have these materials  brought home earlier. 

Technology

• JK to Grade 2
  • Should the school close, and your child requires an iPad or Computer to participate in remote learning, please email: servicedesk@havergal.on.ca so that it can be arranged as quickly as possible.
• Grades 3 
  • Each student has been provided with an iPad, with a protective case. 
  • All families must complete the digital waiver by Thursday, October 8 at 12:00 pm in preparation for this program.
• Grade 4
  • Each student has been provided with a laptop. We ask that you please provide a protective case of the laptop.
  • All families must complete the digital waiver by Thursday, October 8 at 12:00 pm in preparation for this program. 
• Grade 5 & Grade 6
  • Each student has been provided with a laptop. Thank you for already providing a protective case for this. Each student will start bringing this home  at the end of each day on Monday, October 5 and then bring it back to school the next morning..
• Printer Access
  • It would also be helpful to ensure you have access to a printer at home, should anything need to be printed.

We will communicate with you promptly and provide any necessary information in the event of a school closure.  Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, and I would be happy to discuss them with you.

Sincerely,

Kate White

Head, Junior School