Dear Junior School Parents,
A sincere note of thanks to everyone who came by the school today to pick up their child’s materials. As you can well imagine, this was a lofty logistical feat, and was made so much easier by your smiling faces, and collective notes of appreciation. For those that were unable to make it to the school today, we will be setting up another curbside pick-up the week of the 19th, in the event that we are not on campus.
With the April Break upon us, I encourage you and your children to spend quality time together, enjoy one another’s company, and get some rest.
We will continue to keep you informed should there be any changes you need to know about.
Sincerely,
Kate White
LATEST NEWS
Stay at Home Order – April Break
As you have likely heard, Ontario has issued a stay-at-home order. We continue to ask for your cooperation by adhering to these guidelines.
Toronto Public Health has issued an order closing schools in Toronto until April 19th. Should we receive information that impacts the return to in-person learning on April 19th we will be in touch over the break.
Please be reminded of the following:
- If your child will not be returning to campus on April 19th due to travel quarantine or other reasons, please contact the Day School Office (dso@havergal.on.ca) directly.
- If your plans include international travel, please be reminded that you are required to quarantine for 14 days after your return to Canada, as per the Government of Canada Quarantine Act.
- Following your quarantine to meet the Ministry of Education guidelines, you must submit a negative Covid-19 test to the school by emailing the test results to the Havergal College Health Center at covid@havergal.on.ca. The test results must be received before the student is permitted on campus.
- The Ontario Government is recommending that individuals who travel domestically outside of the province self-isolate for 14 days upon their return to Ontario. Havergal College will be following this recommendation and students will be asked to learn from home until their 14-day quarantine period is complete. Questions related to inter-provincial travel and international travel will continue to be a part of the daily screening. Please contact the DSO@havergal.on.ca with the details related to this absence.
Major Dates Calendar 2021-2022
- Please note there has been a change to the 2021-2022 Major Dates Calendar to reflect the statutory holiday on January 3., January 4 will be the return to school day.
Elizabeth Lorenzin Research Update
- Havergal College has retained Elizabeth Lorenzin of Lorenzin Research to conduct in-depth qualitative sessions with students, parents, and faculty. The data collected will assist the Administration in understanding the student experience in the current academic year.
- We would like to thank everyone who has agreed to participate in the research thus far and advise that sessions are on-going. Members of the Havergal community have been very gracious with their time in sharing their insights.
- At this time, the quantitative portion of the research that was originally scheduled before the April break is postponed until the interviews are complete and a report of the key findings has been issued.
Gator Care – Temporarily Suspended
- Please be advised that if we are back on Campus after the April Break, Gator Care will be temporarily suspended the week of April 19th and April 26th. This is in an abundance of caution, as we revise our protocols.
REMINDERS
Ordering Hoodies – Current Grade 5 Families Only
Jackie Robinson Day – Thursday, April 15
- This is a day dedicated to the commemoration of Jackie Robinson’s inspiring perseverance in the face of adversity. Students in 4C showed this video in prayers this afternoon, sharing what they have learned about this great athlete.
- They are askingJS students to wear the number 42 on this day, in recognition of all of his accomplishments. You can send a photo of your child wearing their #42 to Leah Piltz (lpiltz@havergal.on.ca) and we will post it on Social Media.
- In addition, 4A have also created a Breaking Barrier Bingo Card. We encourage all of our students to check it out, and invited to learn about other athletes who have also broken barriers in their respective sports.
Dates on the Horizon
Monday, April 19
- School Resumes (We will communicate whether this will be on line or on campus)
Tuesday, April 20
- Additional curbside pick-ups will be offered if we remain “remote”
Thursday, April 22
- Founders’ Day (virtually reimagined)
Friday, April 23
- Earth Week Dress Down Day
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