A Message From the Head of the Junior School – Friday, November 11

On By havergaljuniorschool

Dear JS Families,

What a pleasure it was to welcome back our Grandpals to the Junior School this week! The halls were simply buzzing as our students proudly toured their classroom and favourite spaces around campus. We also paid tribute, on this day, to all those who gave their lives for our country, through our Remembrance Day Service. We are preparing a video of this service, and look forward to sharing it with you soon.

We hope that the November Midterm Break brings the opportunity for some relaxation, and time with friends and family.

Sincerely,

Kate

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

HEADING

Safe Driving Both on and off Havergal Property

Since the beginning of the year we have observed several incidents of unsafe driving, particularly when entering or exiting the Junior School driveway. This has the very real potential to result in serious injury, or worse.

As you know, we are located in a residential area, and share the street with two other schools, as well as with all those who live on Rosewell Ave, and surrounding streets. As such, it is not uncommon for there to be traffic congestion during both drop-off and pick-up times. It also means that there are a number of pedestrians, both from and outside of the Havergal community. 

To ensure the highest level of safety for everyone, Havergal has taken the following measures:

  • Active daily presence by our security team during drop-off and pick-up;
  • Signage along the driveway indicating where to park, and that the speed limit is 10 km/hr;
  • Implementation of a staggered dismissal schedule to alleviate the number of cars on campus at any given time;
  • Use of School Pass to safely and efficiently alert students when an authorized adult has arrived to pick them up;
  • Flashing Indicators around the crosswalk reminding drivers to slow down;
  • Working with the city to ensure that we consistently have a crossing-guard during drop-off and dismissal times.

We know that you share our belief that safety is our top priority. As such, we require your cooperation and compliance with the following:

  1. Slowing down, not just on Havergal property, but along the street as well; 
  2. Being alert, looking out for pedestrians, and other cars, and following the directions of our security team and the Crossing Guard;
  3. Using the Crosswalk, where our Crossing Guard is stationed, to cross the street;
  4. NOT walking across the exit lane to drop-off or pick up your child. Similarly, NOT walking off the property, where cars are entering.
  5. Following the rules of the road! Incidents of parking in front of fire hydrants and other no parking zones have been noted, and contribute to an unsafe environment. 

If you have any questions, or if you have witnessed a driving infraction on the Junior School Campus or on Rosewell Avenue in front of the school, please contact our Campus Security team at:

416-483-3519, or rstepien@havergal.on.ca o

JK/SK Christmas Concert Save the Date 

  • We are thrilled to welcome JK and SK Families to the JS Gym for a Holiday Concert on Friday, December 9 at 2 pm, followed by a reception in the kindergarten classrooms

Christmas Concert Save the Date (Gr. 1 – 6) & Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk (AAR) Form 

  • Our annual Christmas Concert will take place on Thursday, December 22 at St. Paul’s Bloor Street (227 Bloor St E). 
  • Please note the following important information for your planning:
    • Students will travel to St. Paul’s in the afternoon for a rehearsal and then perform for their families at this venue at 4:00pm
    • Church doors will open to parents and families at 3:30pm.
    • All are welcome to attend and no tickets are required. 
    • There is no transportation back to the school and no Gator Care is available on this day. 
    • Students will be dismissed to their families after the concert is concluded. 
  • ALL FAMILIES are asked to complete the Grade 1 – 6 Christmas Concert Assumption and Acknowledgment of Risk Form. If you are not planning on having your child(ren) attend the concert, please complete as well, and just indicate that she will not be attending.

Hot Lunch Program for the Winter Term

The Hot Lunch program Registration Form is now open for the Winter Term. To sign up, and to learn more please COMPLETE THIS FORM.

The Ella Minnow Book Fair is Back – November 21 – 25

Havergal Junior School will be coordinating a book fair with Ella Minnow Children’s Bookstore from November 21st to 25th.  Such events provide kids the chance to choose what they want to read from a wide selection of bestselling titles, series, and beloved characters.  Students of all ages and reading levels can connect with stories that entertain, inspire, and delight. We invite you to enhance your home library and help us instill a lifelong love of reading.  Wishlists during that week will be brought home to be reviewed by parents and guardians.  Information on options for payments will be sent out in advance of the event. 

House Dress Down Day – Friday, November 18

Students in JK to Grade 6 are invited to wear their house colours on Friday, November 18. 

REMINDERS

What’s on the Menu Next Week?

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

HCPA UPDATES

HCPA Holiday Marketplace

The HCPA Holiday Marketplace is now online.  Click HERE to get your holiday shopping done.  Shop for customizable Havergal ornaments, beautiful wreaths, scented candles, comfy blankets, Havergal-branded lazypants, HC frames and more.

Ivy Market

Tickets are now on sale for the evening parent Cocktail Party on November 22.  Click HERE to purchase tickets.  Mingle and shop from 6 – 9 pm.

You can also join us during the day!  We will have a great vendor marketplace, bake sale, used uniforms, spiritwear and more.

Do you love to bake?  We are still looking for baked/purchased items and parent volunteers for the bake sale.  To donate or volunteer please click HERE.

NEXT WEEK AT A GLANCE

Monday, November 14

  • School Closed

Tuesday, November 15 (Day 3) – #1 Dress

  • 8:30 am – Prayers – “Kindness Catches!”
  • 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 16 (Day 4)

  • 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 17 (Day 5)

  • 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Chess Club (Gr.2-3) Learning Hub
  • 3:20 pm – 4:20 pm – Homemade Gifts with ExploreIt!
  • 3:20 pm – 4:20 pm  – Homemade Gifts (Gr. 1 & 2) Art Room 160
  • 3:20 pm – 4:20 pm – Teaching Kitchen (Gr. 1 – 3) Dining Hall
  • 3:40 pm – 4:40 pm – Drama Club (Gr. 3 & 4) Multipurpose Room 256
  • 3:40 pm – 5:10 pm – Learn to Play Strings (Gr. 5) Music Room 157

Friday, November 18 (Day 6) – HOUSE DRESS DOWN DAY!

  • 8:30 am – Prayers – Supporting New Circles (HC Community Partners) and the Holiday Angel Program

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