A Message From the Head of the Junior School: Friday, February 26, 2021

On By havergaljuniorschool

Dear Junior School Parents,

As I look out my beautiful office window this afternoon, the sun is shining brightly, and I am watching the students head out to the Cohen Field for lunch recess. It gives me such pleasure to see them interacting with their peers, racing to play with one another, and enjoy our outdoor spaces! Being outside and being active has been such an important part of our students’ lives this year, perhaps more than ever, while we have found ourselves on screens more often than in the past. As we head into the weekend, I encourage you to find some time to spend outdoors with your family, walking, playing, and simply being together.

I look forward to seeing you next week at “Conversations With Kate” throughout next week.

Best,

Kate  

LATEST NEWS

COVID-19 Variants of Concern 

Toronto Public Health has asked all schools to share this LETTER with parents/guardians. It contains information regarding new strains of the virus that causes COVID-19.

Pink Shirt Day – Monday, March 1

Students in JK to Grade 12 will be marking Pink Shirt Day on Monday, March 1. It will be a full “Dress-Down Day,” where students are invited to wear a pink shirt. The purpose of this day is to bring about awareness about the issue of bullying. We shared this news with students this morning in prayers. Should you wish to know more, please visit the Pink Shirt Day Website.

House Spirit Day – Friday, March 5

Friday, March 5 is another “Dress-Down Day” in the Junior School. Students are invited to dress in their House colours to celebrate their house pride, and end the week with a celebration.

Persian New Years (Nowruz) Prayers

We will be marking Persian New Years/Nowruz in Prayers in March.  If you celebrate Nowruz and your daughter would like to participate in a message, please email Rev. Douglas at sdouglasbowman@havergal.on.ca and she will be in touch.

REMINDERS

Uniform Orders (For Next Year) – Due Monday, March 1

A friendly reminder that uniform orders for next year are due on Monday, March 1. 

  • Current Grade 4  – Kilt orders for Grade 5
  • Current Grade 6 –  Blazer orders for Grade 7

Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Green & Gold Shop at greenandgold@havergal.on.ca or call Margie Fleming at 416-483-3843 ext. 4710.

Kilt Orders

  • Available to order from our online Green & Gold Shop.
  • We ask that you place your order by Monday, March 1, 2021 in order to receive it prior to the summer break. The kilt will be charged to your child’s student account.
  • Please reference the sizing chart in order to determine the correct size.

Blazer Orders

  • Available to order from our online: Green & Gold Shop.
  • We ask that you place your order by Monday, March 1, 2021 in order to receive it prior to the summer break. The blazer will be charged to your child’s student account.
  • Please reference the sizing chart in order to determine the correct size.

Returns

  • If the size you ordered is not correct, we will be happy to exchange the item provided all tags remain attached to the garment.
  • Once we fulfill your order, we will make arrangements to get the kilt to you either by curbside pickup or delivery to your child’s classroom.

Dates on the Horizon

Monday March 1 

  • Pink Shirt Day 
  • Uniform Order Day 
  • JK & SK (6:30 pm – 7:00 pm) Conversation with Kate
  • Grades 3 & 4 (7:15 pm – 7:45pm) Conversation with Kate

Tuesday, March 2

Thursday March 4 

  • Grades 1 & 2 (6:30 pm – 7:00 pm) Conversation with Kate

Friday, March 5

  • House Colour Dress Down Day

Monday, March 8 – Friday, March 12

  • School Closed

Monday, March 15

  • School Resumes
  • JS Pick-A-Time Registration OPENS at 6:00 pm

Tuesday, March 16

  • Grade 5 – 8 Parent Webinar

Friday, March 19 

  • Professional Development for Faculty and Staff
  • School Closed for Students

Wednesday, March 24

  • JS Pick-a-Time Registration CLOSES at 12:00 pm

Thursday, March 25 & Friday, March 26

  • Parent-Teacher Interview Day – School Closed

Monday, April 12 – Friday, April 16

  • School Closed

Monday, April 19

  • School Resumes

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