A Message From the Head of the Junior School – Friday, September 16, 2022

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Dear Junior School Families,

Today marks the end of our first full week back at school! It has been such a pleasure to see our students back in the building, learning and playing together. It was also fantastic to see so many parents out for People and Program Night on Tuesday, and talk about how we are refreshing, resetting, and rebuilding. To this end, our pick-up carline has been moving more safely and efficiently than ever. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

As many of you have undoubtedly heard,Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced that September 19, 2022, will be a National Day of Mourning in Canada, to mark the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Havergal will commemorate this day at 1:00 pm from JK – Grade 6, in ways that are age and stage appropriate.

Sincerely,

Kate

Today’s edition of “The Weekly” contains information on the following:

Celebration Saturday – Saturday, September 24th!

We are so excited that Celebration Saturday, a much loved Havergal tradition, is back! This event not only raises funds to support Havergal’s Community Partners but also brings together students, parents, Old Girls/Alum, faculty and staff for activities and games. All are welcome to attend and to contribute.

  • Essential Information for JS Families
    • Attendance
      • Celebration Saturday is a community event for any and all that would like to attend!  While attendance is mandatory for students in Grades 4 – 12, students in JK – Grade 3 are highly encouraged to join in the fun! The more the merrier!
    • Timing
      • 8:45 am – Students and Parents in JK to Grade 6 come to the JS Gym for attendance
      • 8:55 am –  Junior School walk over to the Upper School for Opening Ceremony
      • 9:10 am – Opening Ceremonies on the South Quad
      • 9:15 am – Festivities begin!
      • 1:00 pm – Celebration Saturday concludes.
        •  Please note there is no official dismissal. Students will leave with parents.
    • What to Wear
      • Students are asked to wear House Colours. 
      • Parents are encouraged to dress casually and comfortably
    • Supervision of Students
      • Primary girls (JK to Grade 3) must be accompanied by their parents.
    • Parking
      • There is limited parking available at the school on this day.  People are encouraged to walk, carpool, take the TTC,  or alternate forms of transportation.
  • Ways to contribute:
    • Purchase Wristbands and Food Tickets Ahead
      •  Click HERE to purchase wristbands and food tickets ahead of time
    • Donate to the Silent Auction 
      • Click HERE to donate!
        • Please note that the Silent Auction goes LIVE….
    • Be a Vendor at the Marketplace
    • Volunteer
      • Click HERE to volunteer

Summer Reading Challenge

  • The time has come to determine who read the most books this summer the – students or the adults! Please support your child in returning her Summer Reading Challenge reading list by Friday, September 23rd, to ensure her efforts are included in the tally.

Please Update Your Child’s Health Information in Magnus Health by September 23

  • This is a reminder to have parents complete updating their child’s health information in Magnus Health by September 23, 2022 so that we can ensure that we have the most up to date information for our athletic teams and excursions.  
  • You can access Magnus Health from the Parent Portal by clicking on the Update My Child’s Health Information button located on all of the landing pages, or under the My Household menu in the navigation bar.  Please reserve 20-30 minutes per child to complete this process.

Harvest Festival

  • Throughout the year students will participate in a variety of performances. Please see below for the number 1 concert dress uniform. Students will wear their number 1 concert dress at our first whole school event, Junior School Harvest Festival. This event takes place on Thursday, October 6th and more details will follow shortly.
  • Number 1 concert dress consists of:
    • White long-sleeve dress shirt
    • Tie
    • Tunic (JK-Grade 3) and Kilt (grades 5 and 6)
    • Tights, not socks (if you do not have tights, please arrange with your family to order some from the Green and Gold shop)
    • Black shoes
    • Hair back from face with minimal hair accessories that are the same colour as your hair or the HC official hair accessories  

What’s on the Menu this week?

  • Take a look at what’s for lunch on the JS Fall Menu.  

Parent Coffee Mornings  – Save the Date!

We are looking forward to welcoming parents into the school for grade Coffee Mornings this fall.  Join members of our SLT for coffee and conversation, in the JS Dining Hall, on the following days:

  • Oct 13: JK – Grade 3 (8:30am – 9:30am)
  • Oct 27: Grades 4 – 6(8:30am – 9:30am)

Next Week at a Glance

Monday, September 19 – Day 8

  •  7:15 am – 8:15 am – U12 Basketball  
  •  1:00 pm School-Wide Acknowledgement of National Day of Mourning for HRH Queen Elizabeth II
  • 11:30 pm – 12:00 pm – Chess (Grades 4 & 6)
  • 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm – Chess (Gr. 5)
  •  3:20 pm – 4:20 pm – Drama Club (Gr. 1 & 2)
  • 3:20 pm – 4:45 pm – String Ensemble (Gr. 1 – 3)
  •  3:40 pm – 4:45 pm – U10 Soccer
  •  3:40 pm – 4:45 pm – U10 Basketball

Tuesday, September 20 – Day 1

  • #1 Dress
  •  7:20 am – 8:15 am – U12 Cross Country Team  
  • 8:25 am – Jewish High Holidays Prayers (JS Gym)
  • 9:00 am – Jewish High Holidays Reception for Parents (JS Dining Room)
  • 3:20 pm – 4:00 pm – Primary Choir (Grades 1 – 3)
  • 3:40 pm – 4:45 pm – Learn to Play Band (Gr. 6) – Starts on Oct 4
  • 3:40 pm – 4:45 pm U12 Soccer Team 
  • 3:40 pm – 4:45 pm – U11 Basketball Team 

Wednesday, September 21 – Day 2

  • 9:45 am – Junior School Evacuation Drill 
  • 7:20 am – 8:05 am –  U9 Cross Country
  • 3:20 pm – 4:20 pm – Disney Dance Crew (Gr. 1)
  • 3:20 pm – 4:20 pm – Discovery Lab Science (Gr 1 & 3)
  •  3:20 pm – 4:15 pm – U9 & U8 Soccer Squad Team
  •  3:40 pm – 5 pm – U12/U11 Swimming
  • 3:40 pm – 4:25 pm – Junior Choir (Gr. 4 – 6) 

Thursday, September 22 – Day 3

  • 11:30 pm – 12:00 pm – Chess (Grades 4 & 6)
  • 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm – Chess (Gr. 5) 
  • 3:20 pm – 4:20 pm pm – Homemade Gifts (Gr. 1 & 2)
  • 3:20 pm – 4:20 pm – Teaching Kitchen (Gr. 1 – 3)
  • 3:40 pm – 4:45 pm – Drama Club (Gr. 3 & 4)
  • 3:40 pm – 4:45 pm – U12 Soccer 
  • 3:40 pm – 4:45 pm – U12 Basketball

Friday, September 23 – Day 4

  • 7:00 am – 8:00 am – U11/U12 Swimming
  • 7:15 am – 8:15 am – U11 Basketball
  • 8:25 am – JS Community Prayers
    • Welcome to JS Prefect Hana Ley who will speak about Celebration Saturday
  •  11:30 am – 12:30pm – U12 Cross Country Team Practice

Saturday, September 24 

  • 8:45 am – 1:00 pm – Celebration Saturday!

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