A Message from the Head of the Junior School – Friday, January 14, 2022

On By havergaljuniorschool

Dear Junior School Parents,

We are eagerly looking forward to welcoming our students back on Monday, and recognize the full spectrum of emotions this brings to our community. I urge you to carefully read Dr. Samson’s email to you, which outlines everything you need to know. This week’s blog contains information that is specifically of interest to members of the JS community.

I thank you in advance for your patience, and flexibility as we navigate this next phase of the pandemic. Know that we continue to be here to support you, and your children. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

This week’s blog contains information on the following:

Sincerely,

Kate

UPDATES

Returning Learning Materials

  • Please note that we will have additional faculty and staff on hand on Monday morning to assist our youngest students to bring their learning materials back to their classrooms.

Masking Requirements 

  • All students must wear a mask while indoors and outdoors. While indoors, all students are required to wear a medical (non-cloth) mask. See the Havergal Mask Requirements document for further details. 

Vaccine Documentation

  • As you are aware, the COVID-19 vaccine was approved for children aged 5-11 at the end of November 2021. The College encourages parents to get their children aged 5-11 vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine to prevent serious illness, to make our school and activities safer, and to reduce the risk of outbreaks or disruptions at school. The Health Centre has begun to collect vaccination documentation for children aged 5-11. You can reference our Upper School Student Vaccine Policy for further information on how vaccine documentation is confidentially stored. 
  • If your child has received their COVID-19 vaccine please let us know by:
    • Emailing the Health Centre at covid@havergal.on.ca
    •  Subject line: COVID-19 Vaccination Student Name 
    •  Include a screenshot or copy of the student’s official COVID-19 vaccination receipts, or a letter from a health care provider confirming the student has received a full series of the COVID-19 vaccination. 

REMINDERS

Chartwell’s Ordering Form

  • For the week of January 24, you are invited to submit your lunch orders by Wednesday, January 19 at 12 noon: Chartwell’s Order Form 

Drop-off and Pick-up: Safety Reminders

  • We have arranged to have additional security on site during drop-off and pick-up. It is essential that people follow their directions. In particular, be alert, drive slowly, and do not exit your vehicle unless absolutely necessary.

Travel Outside of Canada 

DATES ON THE HORIZON

On Campus Classes Resume

  • Monday, January 17

Online Re-enrollment

  • Commences online Thursday, January 27 @12 noon; closes Tuesday, February 8

Midterm Break

  • Friday, February 18 – Monday, February 21 

“Update” Report Cards

  • Available to parents on Thursday, March 3 @4:00 p.m.

March Break

  • Friday, March 11 – Sunday, March 27
  • Monday, March 28: classes resume

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