A Message From the Head of the Junior School – Friday, October 28, 2022

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Dear Junior School Families,

Thank you so much for participating in our JS Parent-Teacher Conferences!

These important conversations provide an opportunity to discuss your child’s progress, to see the areas in which she is thriving, and to discuss targeted plans for continued growth. Moreover, they allow us to further strengthen the relationship between home and school.  It is important to remember, however, that while the conferences provide an overview of your child’s academic and social-emotional development, ongoing feedback throughout the year is paramount.  Should you ever have questions or concerns, we invite you to contact us and be assured that we will do the same.

Sincerely,

Kate

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

LATEST

Prayers – An Open Invitation for Families to Join Us, Starting on Friday, November 4!

Prayers takes place every Tuesday and Friday in the Junior School Gym from 8:30 am – 9:00 am. This is an opportunity for us to gather as a community  to reflect and deepen the school’s purpose in the world. As a school gathering, it prompts questions, deepens insights and celebrates our community, inviting each of us to reflect on these ideas and apply them to our own lives.

Please note that we will NOT be prayers this Tuesday, November 1, as we will be having an Evacuation Drill at this time

JS Co-curricular (Clubs, Performing Arts, Athletics) Winter Registration Information

Please visit JS Co-curriculars Information (Winter season) to see an overview of the offerings for the winter season, which will be available for registration on Friday, November 4 at 4pm on the parent portal.

Halloween in the JS!

Halloween is just around the corner and the JS community is very excited!!  As the day approaches, here are few reminders for parents:

  • Oct.31 will be a dress down day for Junior School students. All members of the Junior School community are invited to wear grub (no uniform) in the morning.
  • 12:00 pm – 12:15
    • JKs and SKs Trick or Treating in the Boarding School
      • JK and SK families are invited to meet the students JK/SK entry and dismissal classroom door to cheer on our students as they head over to trick or treat in the Upper School Boarding.
      • Parents are NOT permitted to go to the Boarding School with the students
  • 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
    • Student  Change into Costumes and  Halloween House Activities
      • Parents do not attend
  • 2:45 pm – 3:10 pm
    • Annual Gr. 1-6 Halloween Parade and Assembly) – All Families Invited to attend
    • The Halloween parade begins with the Grade One students leading the way (for Grades 2-6) from their classroom, up through the Junior hallway and then downstairs to the JS Gym.  

Magnus Health Information – Required for Winter Sports Registration, Excursions and Emergencies

In order to ensure we have the most up-to-date information about your child’s medical information you are required to update your child’s Vital Health Record, Over-The-Counter (OTC) Medication authorization form, and any applicable Health Plan of Care in Magnus Health (asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes etc. 

The insurance section of the Vital Health Record should be updated with OHIP information, as this is used for emergency situations, we do not require supplemental day student private insurance information. 

Click here for a link to do the update. Don’t delay – do it today!

When students are seen by a nurse at the health centre in the JS, we will share the note through the Magnus Portal. If your child tells you they have come to the Health Centre and you would like to see any follow-up suggestions please log into your parent Magnus Health Portal. Note that we will still call home for any urgent or significant health concerns, and we will call home before administering any Over-the Counter medications in the Junior School. 

Catch Up Payments – An Ontario Government Initiative

Today, the Ontario government launched Catch Up Payments, offering families direct financial support to support their children as they catch up. This money can be used to help to offset costs, whether that be for educational supplies, additional tutoring supports or other items to help their children address learning needs resulting from the pandemic. This new initiative commits a total of $365 million in direct financial relief for parents.

Families of students in publicly funded, private, First Nation/federally-operated or home-school settings will receive financial support. Students (up to 18 years old) can receive $200 per child, while students with special education needs (up to 21 years old) can receive $250. Families can apply for Catch Up Payments through a secure website where they can create a unique profile for each eligible student and check the status of their application throughout the process. 

Applications for Catch Up Payments are now open and will remain open until March 31, 2023.

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: Reminder to RSVP, if you haven’t yet had the chance!

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.

Questions?

HCPA UPDATES

Bake Sale Volunteers Needed for the JS Bake Sale – Nov 22! Please sign Up HERE.

Save the date for Ivy Market on Nov. 22! Daytime shopping for parents and students including bake sale, Used Uniforms (all uniform pieces available), holiday marketplace, and spirit wear. Evening cocktail party for parents with time to shop and mingle. Tickets on sale NOW! Click HERE  to purchase tickets.

NEXT WEEK AT A GLANCE

Please note: There are NO ATHLETICS this week!

Monday, October 31 – Day 8 – HALLOWEEN

  • 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Chess (Grades Gr. 4 – 6) Learning Hub
  • 12:00 pm – 12:15 pm – JK/SK Parents invited to see students head over to the Boarding School for Trick or Treating
  • 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
    • Student  Change into Costumes and  Halloween House Activities
      • Parents do not attend
  • 2:45 pm – 3:10 pm
    • Annual Gr. 1-6 Halloween Parade and Assembly
      • All Families Invited to 
      • The Halloween parade begins with the Grade One students leading the way (for Grades 2-6) from their classroom, up through the Junior hallway and then downstairs to the JS Gym for an Assembly
  • 3:20 pm – 4:20 pm – Drama Club (Gr. 1 & 2) Multipurpose Room 256
  • 3:20 pm – 4:20 pm – Strings (Gr. 1) Music Room 157
  • 3:20 pm – 4:45pm – Strings (Gr. 2 & 3) Music Room 155

Tuesday, November 1 – Day 1 #1 Dress 

  • 8:30 am – NO PRAYERS – Emergency Evacuation Drill
  • 3:20 pm – 4:00 pm – Primary Choir (Gr. 1 – 3) Music Room 155
  • 3:40 pm – 5:15pm – Learn to Play Band (Gr.6) Music Room 157

Wednesday, November 2 – Day 2

  • 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Chess Club (Gr.1) Learning Hub
  • 3:20 pm – 4:20 pm – Disney Dance Crew (Gr. 1)Multipurpose Room256
  • 3:20 pm – 4:20 pm – Discovery Lab Science (Gr 1 – 3) Dining Hall
  • 3:40 pm – 4:25 pm – Junior Choir (Gr. 4 – 6)  Music Room 155

Thursday, November 3 – Day 3 

  • 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Chess (Grades Gr. 2 & 3) Learning Hub

Friday, November 4

  • 8:30 am – 9:00 am Kindness Prayers – Families Invited
  • 11:30 am – 12:10 pm Staff v Gr. 6 Basketball Game.

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