A Message from the Head of the Junior School: Friday, December 3, 2021

On By havergaljuniorschool

Dear Junior School Parents,

The snow has started to fall, and we are all eagerly anticipating the upcoming winter break!  The first snowfall is so magical, especially for students, and I wanted to share this video, created by one of our Grade 10 students, Jessica – Havergal College Snow. It is a fantastic reminder of just what a beautiful campus we have to learn and play on every day.   

A huge note of thanks everyone in our community for your  generous support of our community partnership, New Circles this season. 

I look forward to joining together on December 14th for our Christmas Concert, which will be held virtually and in person for our Grade 6 students and their families.  May we all enjoy the last days of the term, proud of all we have accomplished as a community.

This week’s blog contains information on the following:

Sincerely,

Kate

UPDATES

Winter Closure of Back Pathway

  • Parents of Kindergarten students, in particular, are asked to avoid approaching the Kindergarten doors directly from the parking lot, since our back pathway has been closed for the winter season for safety reasons.
  • Please walk around the northern side of the Junior School building instead.

Upcoming Report Cards  

  • A huge thank you to our teachers who have been diligently writing  report cards. Please note that these will be available for viewing on: Thursday, December 9th at 4:00 pm
  • Click on the link to learn more about lJS December Report Card Information. This includes how to access your child’s report on Veracross.

Inside Havergal Updated Release Date

  • With a short but busy month of school ahead of us before the Holiday Break, the November and December issues of Inside Havergal will be combined into one, which will go out to the community on Tuesday, December 7. The final edition for this calendar year will focus on reflection and philanthropic giving during this special time of year.
  • The first issue for 2022 will be sent out to community members on Tuesday, January 25.

Lost and Found

REMINDERS

Chartwell’s Ordering Form

Preparation for the Christmas Concert

  • We are excited to share that the Junior School Christmas Concert will be live streamed to parents on December 14th, at 7pm.
  • Under the direction of Rachel Read and Jeff McLean, this hybrid concert will include live performances from our Grade 6 students, as well as previously recorded performances from the Grade 4 Choir and our JK to Grade 5 students. 
  • The zoom link is included HERE, and for your convenience, it can also be located on the Veracross calendar. 
  • We look forward to sharing the wonderful music that your children have prepared.

Notes for Week of December 6

  • 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, students in Grades 2, 3 and 5 are required to wear Number 1 dress, including green 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 Grade 6 students will receive instructions for the evening directly from Ms. Goodridge, Director of Performing Arts
    • Reminder: Ontario-approved proof of vaccination and identification will be requested upon entry

Parking on Campus during Drop-off and Pick-Up – JK and SK ONLY!

  • Parking on campus is strictly limited to families/guardians of children in JK or SK during Drop-off and Pick-Up times. Thank you for your compliance.
  • Parents should be parking in order to go to Gator Care after 4:00 p.m.

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

DATES ON THE HORIZON

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 exhale, and wear their PJs on this day
    • This “pajama day” will start off with a rousing welcome by Tomisin, our JS Prefect and the JS Council along the driveway
  • Last day of term

Christmas Break:

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

Classes Resume:

  • Tuesday, January 4, 2022

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