A Message From the Head of the Junior School – Friday, October 14, 2022

On By havergaljuniorschool

Dear Junior School Families,

This week, in prayers, we recognized both World Mental Health Day, and The International Day of the Girl Child. As an all-girls’ school, we are particularly mindful  of how girls around the world continue to face challenges to their education, as well as to their physical and mental wellbeing. We will, throughout the year, continue to support our students to develop the necessary mindsets and strategies to thrive, and “make a difference” not only as individuals, but as contributing members of a broader society.

Sincerely,

Kate

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

LATEST NEWS

Drop-off and Pick-Up Safety Routines

The safety of your children is our top priority, and we need your cooperation and compliance with the following:

  1. Use the Crosswalk, where our Crossing Guard is stationed, to cross the street; 
  2. Do NOT walk across the exit lane to drop-off or pick up your child. Exiting cars may not see you;
  3. Stay in the line while dropping off or picking up. “Jumping the Cue,” unless otherwise advised by a member of our security team is NOT permitted.

Outdoor Clothing

Daily outdoor play is an integral part of the day, and it is essential that our students have what they need to make the most of this time. Knowing how to dress your daughter for outdoor play in any weather can make a HUGE difference to the amount of time she is happy to spend outside. Clothing should remove the distractions that less-than-ideal weather imposes, leaving kids free to focus on play, not the physical discomfort of being “too hot” or “too wet” or “too cold”.

As we make the transition from summer to fall please ensure that your daughter arrives at school with the appropriate outdoor clothing. In the days to come, this may include items such as a raincoat, rain boots, a warmer jacket, sweatpants or splash pants, mitts, or a hat.

Diwali Prayers & Parent Reception – Friday, October 21

Parents are invited to attend the Junior School Diwali Prayers & Parent Reception on Friday, October 21 from 8:30 to 9 am in the JS Gym, and afterwards for a reception of coffee, tea and snacks in the JS Dining Hall from 9:00 am to 9:30 am. Students are invited to wear their traditional or cultural dress on this day.

Harvest Festival Recording

It was so wonderful to have the JS Harvest Festival Service once again, in Brenda Robson Hall! As promised, here is the RECORDING for your reference.


REMINDERS

What’s on the Menu Next Week?

Take a look at what’s for lunch on the JS Menu Fall 2022 –  October 

Grandpals’ Day and Remembrance Day Service – Tuesday, November 8

RSVP HERE

Please note that parking on campus is EXTREMELY limited. If possible, grandpals are encouraged to find alternatives to driving. If this is not possible, you may want to visit Spot Angels Toronto, which shows you all the parking options around you, and even sends reminders to make sure you don’t get tickets. 

The schedule for the day is as follows:

7:45 am 

  • Registration table opens in the Junior School Lobby, where Grandpals can hang up their jackets and receive their name tags.

8:00 am 

  • Reception begins in the Junior School Dining Hall where coffee, tea and light snacks will be served.

8:30 am

  • Remembrance Day Service begins, and will be live streamed into the Dining Hall from the Gym.

9:15 am

  • Grandpals can visit their granddaughters in their classrooms.

10:00 am

  • Event concludes

Questions?

Reporting Your Daughter’s Attendance

Please use the Parent Portal to report your child’s attendance. Please only call the JSO when it is a last minute change or an emergency. It is quick and easy – we promise! 

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held virtually on Thursday, October 27 (3:00pm – 7:30pm) and Friday, October 28 (8 am – 3 pm). The Pick-A-Time booking system opened on Wednesday, October 12 at 6 pm and will close on Tuesday, October 18th at 6 pm.  

Please ensure zoom is updated on your computer. Here are instructions for your convenience: Zoom Instruction links 

HCPA UPDATES

HC-crested puffer jackets and vests are on sale now until October 15.  Click HERE to order.

NEXT WEEK AT A GLANCE

JS Athletics Schedule

Monday, October 17- Day 2

  • 7:15 am – 8:15 am – U12 Basketball practice. 
  • 3:40 pm – 4:45 pm – U10 Basketball practice
  • 3:40 pm – 4:45 pm – U10 Soccer Practice 

Tuesday, October 18 – Day 3 

  • #1 Dress 
  • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm JS Open House (No Prayers)
  • 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm U12 Swim meet at Branksome Hall
    • 4:15 pm Bus Returns
  • 2:00-3:00pm – Havergal U12 Cross Country meet. At HC Lower Pitch. 
  • 3:20 pm – 4:00 pm – Primary Choir (Gr. 1 – 3) 
  • 3:40 pm – 4:45 pm – U11 Basketball practice
  • 3:40 pm – 4:45 pm – U12 Soccer Practice 
  • 8:00 pm – pickAtime Registration for Parent-Teacher Interviews Closes

Wednesday, October 19 – Day 4

  • 7:15 am – 8:15 am U11 Basketball practice.
  • 7:20 am – 8:05 am  U9 Cross Country 
  • 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Chess Club (Gr.1)
  • 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 – 4:25 pm – Junior Choir (Gr. 4 – 6) 

Thursday, October 20 – Day 5 

  • 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Chess (Grades Gr. 2 & 3)
  • 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm U12 Soccer Team Games at Cohen field. 
  • 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm U12 Basketball Game at HC Upper School Gyms 
  • 3:20 pm – 4:20 pm  – Homemade Gifts (Gr. 1 & 2)
  • 3:20 pm – 4:20 pm – Teaching Kitchen (Gr. 1 – 3)
  • 3:40 pm – 4:40 pm – Drama Club (Gr. 3 & 4)
  • 3:40 pm – 5:10 pm – Learn to Play Strings (Gr. 5)

Friday, October 21 – Day 6

  • 7:00 am – 8:00 am – U11/U12 Swimming
  • 8:25 am – Diwali Prayers and Reception
  • 1:00-2:00 U9 Cross Country meet at Crestwood School
    • Bus Returns by 3:00pm. 
    • If you would like to pick your daughter up from Crestwood please email Hilary Prosser at hprosser@havergal.on.ca

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