A Message From the Head of the Junior School – Friday, November 4

On By havergaljuniorschool

Dear Junior School Families,

Today in prayers, we celebrated the many students who participated in our Fall Athletic Program. I invite you to take a few minutes to watch this AMAZING VIDEO, made by our athletic director, Ms. Anna Bartlett which highlights our teams, games, and overall spirit!

We also had the opportunity to hear from Grade 6 student, Juliette, who was the first Junior Division recipient of the Dovigi Kindness Award in June, who shared what it means to be kind. 

This award will be given annually in June, in honour of one Primary and one Junior student who is consistently kind. Each recipient is someone who shows compassion to others, has the integrity to do the right thing, even when no one is watching, exhibits the courage to stand up and speak up when they see others being treated unfairly, and inquires about how they can make the world a better place. These individuals give generously of themselves, without seeking recognition or reward. They inspire others to make the Junior School community a place where people feel that they belong, are valued, respected and understood. 

We look forward to hearing from Maria, in Grade 2, who was our first primary student to receive this important award at another upcoming prayers.

Finally, I am curious of any of you heard the loud cheers and screaming coming from the JS Gym at lunchtime today, where our Grade 6s and JS Faculty and Staff faced against each other in a nail biting game of basketball?! It was a really joyful way to end off our week!

Sincerely,

Kate

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

LATEST

When do Clubs, Performing Arts, and Athletics Take Place Throughout the Year?

Please Note:

  • This week you are registering for Winter Athletics and Session 2 Clubs
  • There will be a registration for spring athletics in March
  • The following clubs and performing arts, take place ALL YEAR – you do NOT need to register again for these.
    • Chess; Choir; Learn to Play Band; Learn to Play Strings

JS Co-curricular (Clubs, Performing Arts, Athletics) Winter Registration Opens on TODAY at 4pm 

Junior School Musical Auditions (Grades 4 – 6)

  • We are excited to announce that Havergal will be putting on its first Junior School Musical! Students in Grades 4 – 6 are invited to participate in the production as actors, singers, dancers, set designers, costume designers, and backstage crew. We will begin working on the musical in January and our performance will take place at the end of May.
  • Students in Grades 4 – 6 can audition to be a part of the cast. Auditions will take place during the week of November 15. Students can sign up for an audition using the sign up sheets in the hallways. Please reach out to Paula Carson (pcarson@havergal.on.ca) if you have any questions.

Pizza Lunch is on Monday, November 7!

Please note that students will enjoy our second pizza lunch this coming Monday!

Upcoming Admission Events in the JS – Tell Your Friends!

Do you know a family who would be a great fit for Havergal? Referrals from our parent community are important to our admission process. As we look ahead to our application deadline on December 1, the Admission Team is hosting a number of events for prospective families, both online and in-person. Information and registration details about these events, including an early entry years (JK and Grade 1) event on Monday, November 7th and our Junior School Academics and Innovation Webinar, can be found on our website in the Admission Centre. Please consider sharing within your network!

REMINDERS

What’s on the Menu Next Week?

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

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

We are very much looking forward to welcoming our Grandpals on Tuesday! Registration runs from 7:45-8:15 am followed by a reception in the Junior School Dining Room.  From 8:30-9:00 am, grandpals will be watching our Remembrance Day ceremony in the Dining Room.  Following the ceremony they will be invited into their granddaughters classrooms for a tour.

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?

ACTION REQUIRED: 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 center in the JS, we will share the note through the Magnus Portal. If your child tells you they have come to the Health Center 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. 

HCPA UPDATES

Save the date for Ivy Market on Nov. 22! Daytime shopping for parents and students including a bake sale, used uniforms (all uniform pieces available), a 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 for the cocktail party. 

The HCPA Holiday Marketplace is now online for shopping! Click HERE to get your holiday shopping done.

Lazypants are on sale NOW! Click HERE to order.

NEXT WEEK AT A GLANCE

Monday, November 7 (Day 8) – PIZZA LUNCH DAY

  • 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Chess (Grades Gr. 4 – 6) Learning Hub
  • 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 – 4:45 pm – Strings (Gr. 2 & 3) Music Room 155

Tuesday, November 8 (Day 1) – #1 Dress – Grandpals’ Day

  • 7:45am – 8:15 am –  Grandpals registration and Reception
  • 8:30 am – Remembrance Day Service – Grandpals view from Dining Room
  • 9:00 am – 9:45 am – Grandpals visit classrooms
  • 9:45 am – Grandpals Depart
  • 3:20 pm – 4:00 pm – Primary Choir (Gr. 1 – 3) Music Room 155
  • 3:40 pm – 5:15 pm – Learn to Play Band (Gr.6) Music Room 157

Wednesday, November 9 (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 10 (November Break)

  • PD Day for Teachers
  • No Classes for Students

Friday, November 11 (November Break)

  • School Closed

Monday, November 14 (November Break)

  • School Closed

Tuesday, November 15 (Day 3)

  • School Resumes

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