A Message from the Head of the Junior School – Friday, April 22, 2022

On By havergaljuniorschool

Dear Junior School Parents,

A sincere note of thanks to all of you for joining us yesterday for our Founders’ Day Open House. It was simply glorious to see the halls buzzing with the feeling of community…something that we have missed so dearly over the past two years. The students were absolutely beaming, and so proud to show their loved ones where they sit, their work, and introduce friends. 

Friday, April 22 is Earth Day, and we celebrated this with a very special prayers, led by Ms. Mastri, in which she shared the story of the Lisa Hardie Trail. I have linked the VIDEO HERE  so that you can watch the story as well. We are so fortunate to have 22 beautiful acres at HC, and this morning was an important reminder to take care of it, not just today, but everyday.

Warmly, 

Kate White – Head, Junior School

Today’s blog contains information on the following:

UPDATES

Celebrating Ramadan

  • During Prayers on Friday, April 29, we will be learning about this special time of year for Muslims
  • With this special month drawing to a close, we would invite our students who observe to wear celebratory dress on Monday, May 2

REMINDERS

Chartwell’s Ordering Form 

  • For the week of May 2, you are invited to submit your lunch orders by Wednesday, April 27 at 12 noon: Chartwell’s Order Form

Before & After School Co-curriculars

School Resilience Survey: May 3

  • If you do not want your child to participate, please complete this Google form and submit by April 22, 2022.

Remote School Access:

  • Students in grade 3, 4, 5 and 6 who are away due to confirmed COVID-19 (either they are positive, or they have a positive individual in their household) are able to access non-interactive, remote school zoom links for the duration of their isolation. Parents requesting access are to be informed that it may take up to 24 hours to have the link made available by the teacher, and they should let covid@havergal.on.ca know about their case and we can provide isolation guidance. This is only for confirmed covid, it does not extend to other illnesses in short duration. Lastly this is only grade 4 and above, and remote links are not available for students in JK – gr. 3. 

DATES ON THE HORIZON

PD Day

  • Friday, May 6 – No School for Students

Victoria Day Weekend

  • Monday, May 23 –  No School

House Shout – House Dress Down Day

  • Tuesday, May 24 @ 1:00 pm
  • This is a much-beloved tradition at Havergal that we are happy to bring back.
  • The whole school comes together outside and presents cheers in their houses.
  • Arrival and Dismissal times remain the same.

Grade 6 Celebration – In Person, Grade 6 families invited

  • Tuesday, June 14 (4pm – 5:00 pm) 

JS Closing Ceremony – In Person, JS families invited

  • Wednesday, June 15 
    • Students at school 8:25 am – 12:00 pm
    • Ceremony takes place in Brenda Robson Hall from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
    • 12:00 pm dismissal

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