A Message from the Head of the Junior School – Friday, November 26, 2021

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Dear Junior School Parents,

A huge thank you to our incredible Thrive Team Committee members in the Junior School for an amazing week (Laura Logaridis, Sarah Szolopiak, Tatiana Bidiak, Julia Barrett, Holly Beth Lievonen, Akira Nezirevic, Anna Bartlett, Jodi McGeown, Rosa Mastri, Andrea Charlton, and Calen Walker). Please be sure to ask your child(ren) about the THRIVE FIVE, and take a moment enjoy this wonderful video made by Ms. Barrett and Ms. Lievonen, helping us to remember some of what we learned this week.

This week’s blog contains information on the following:

Sincerely,

Kate

UPDATES

Vaccinations for Children aged 5 – 11

Visitors to Campus 

  • Visitors may enter the College for the reasons below:
    • A Scheduled Appointment – If you have been invited on campus for a meeting, upon arrival you will need to check in with Security, complete a wellness screening, and show proof of vaccination (with valid ID).
    • Athletics Event at the Upper School – If you are attending athletics you will need to check in at the Athletic Centre doors by completing an online Wellness screening and show proof of vaccination (with ID).  Please note that spectators are only permitted into the building 30 minutes before the athletic event.
    • Havergal Group Event – If you are attending a Havergal Group event, you will receive instructions from your event organizer regarding entry, screening, and proof of vaccination requirements as they may vary depending on the size of the event.

Preparation for the Christmas Concert

  • On Tuesday, December 7, students in JK, SK, and Grades 1 and 4, are required to wear Number 1 dress, including green tights, as they will be recording their performances.
  • On Wednesday, December 8, we would ask that JK – Grade 5 students wear their Number One Dress and winter tights.
  • Can you please also ensure that your children’s hair is pinned back so we can see their faces in the video?
  • Families of JK – Grade 5 students are invited to join us remotely on Tuesday, December 14 as of 7:00 p.m. via the link (also to be posted to Veracross calendar and class websites)
  • Concert Zoom link
  • Families of Grade 6 students will receive instructions for the evening directly from Ms. Goodridge, Director of Performing Arts
    • Please note that Ontario-approved proof of vaccination and identification will be requested upon entry

Lost and Found

  • With the end of term approaching, we are keen to ensure families have an opportunity to view our current lost and found collection.  
  • Please take a careful look and ask your child or homeroom teacher to retrieve something you recognize.

REMINDERS

Chartwell’s Ordering Form

New Circles’ Donations

  • Thank you for all of the donations that have come in so far in support of New Circles. 
  • A reminder that Monday is the last day to drop off gift cards, or clothing donations.

Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures 

  • The safety of all of our community members is our top priority.
  • It is essential that drivers go SLOWLY when they enter/exit the driveway. 
  • To ensure that dismissal goes as efficiently as possible, it is critical that you arrive at your child’s designated dismissal time. 
  • If your children have different pick-up times, you are asked to come when your older child is dismissed
  • As a reminder dismissal times are as follows:
    • 3:00 pm: Junior Kindergarten
    • 3:15 pm: Senior Kindergarten
    • 3:20 pm: Grades 1 – 3
    • 3:40 pm: Grades 4 – 6
    • 4:15 pm onwards:
  • Those who are reliant upon Gator Care are asked to pick up their children from 4:15 pm onwards to ensure safety, alleviate congestion, and provide time for snack.

Book Fair Information 

  • It’s Book Fair time!! We’re so excited to be hosting our fall book fair in partnership with independent bookstore, Ella Minnow Children’s Bookstore. All purchases you make between November 29 – December 5 will support our school library.
  • For more information CLICK HERE.

Winter Arts and Athletics Co-curriculars: Before/After School

Student Photographs & Retakes Available

  • This is a final reminder for parents to check their children’s photos online at the following link: Echo Photography  
  • The password required is your child’s student identification number.
  • Deadline for ordering all photos has been extended to: December 15th
  • Should you require further assistance please email: jsoffice@havergal.on.ca

DATES ON THE HORIZON

Friday, December 3

  • PD Day
    • No classes for students
    • JS Faculty and Staff participating in Professional Development

Tuesday, December 7 

  • Christmas concert recording day. Students in JK, SK, and Grades 1 and 4, are required to wear Number 1 dress, including green tights. 

Wednesday, December 8

  • Christmas concert recording day. Students in Grades 2, 3 and 5 are required to wear Number 1 dress, including green tights. 

Thursday, December 9

  • Report Cards available for online viewing

Tuesday, December 14

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

  • Pajama Day! Students are invited to wear their PJs on this day
  • Last day of term

Christmas Break:

  • Thursday, December 16. 2021 – Monday, January 3, 2022

Classes Resume:

  • Tuesday, January 4, 2022

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