A Message from the Head of the Junior School – Friday, November 18

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Dear JS Families,

We are excited to be participating in Thrive Week again this year, from JK to Grade 12! This is an opportunity for our whole community to come together to focus on wellbeing and to promote positive mental health for all. Throughout the week, students will learn about the “Thrive Five,” which includes the importance of moving more, sleeping soundly, saying Hi (Connection), eating well, and giving back.

Thank you to our Child and Youth Worker, Holly Fournier, who shared the following resource, from Positive Parenting Solutions, with their top picks for the Best Parenting Book for 2022, all of which help to support you and your family to thrive.  

Sincerely,

Kate

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

LATEST

Reducing the Spread of Respiratory Illnesses

We are sharing an important message from Toronto Public Health with regard to a number of steps that can be taken to help keep children and others safe from an increase in respiratory viruses among children including Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Influenza and COVID-19.

Please note that Toronto Public Health and Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health strongly recommend wearing a well-fitted mask in indoor public settings, including in schools and childcares. Upon entry to Havergal, masks will be made available.

To learn more about how to protect yourself, your family and your community from COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses, we invite you to read the Government of Ontario’s Public Health Measures and Advice. 

Comfy-Cozy Dress-Down Day on Friday, November 25

As part of our Thrive Week, students are invited to wear their comfiest/coziest clothes or PJs on Friday, November 25.

Dress for the Weather!

As we enter into the winter months, families are reminded to send your daughter with the appropriate outdoor gear, so that she can enjoy time outdoors. Winter coats, snow pants, boots, hats, mitts, etc are all advised.

REMINDER

Athletics

Gr. 4-6 Athletics starts back up this week. Please see the JS Athletics Schedule and The Portal for more details. 

What’s on the Menu Next Week?

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

Christmas Concert (Gr. 1 – 6) Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk (AAR) Form – To be completed by Friday, December 16 

  • Our annual Christmas Concert will take place on Thursday, December 22 at St. Paul’s Bloor Street (227 Bloor St E), from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Hot Lunch Program for the Winter Term – Registration

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. 

HCPA UPDATES

Ivy Market

You can still get tickets for the evening Cocktail Party on Tuesday, November 22!  Parents, alumni and past parents are all welcome.  Mingle and shop from 6 – 9 pm.  Click HERE to purchase tickets. You can also join us during the day!  An amazing group of curated vendors will join our HC vendors (including a fantastic bake sale) for both the day and evening events.

We need volunteers!

Please consider helping at the US on November 21 or 22.  Click HERE to sign up.  Would you prefer to bake or sell baked goods? Please click HERE.

Reminder for JS students: Bring $5 cash to spend at the bake sale on Tuesday, November 22.

HCPA Holiday Marketplace

The HCPA Holiday Marketplace (with the exception of wreaths and HC ornaments) will be closing this Friday.  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.

NEXT WEEK AT A GLANCE

Monday, November 21 (Day 7)

  • 7:15 am – 8:15 am – U12 Volleyball Team Practice 
  • 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Chess (Grades Gr. 4-6) Multipurpose Room 256
  • 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
  • 3:40 pm – 4:45 pm – U10 Volleyball Team Practice 
  • 3:40 pm – 4:45 pm – U12 Swim Team Practice 

Tuesday, November 22 (Day 8) – #1 Dress

  • 7:30 am – 2:30 pm HCPA Bake Sale (students reminded to bring $5)
  • 8:30 am – Prayers (Thrive Week)
  • 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
  • 3:40 pm – 4:45 pm – U11 Volleyball Team Practice

Wednesday, November 23 (Day 1)

  • 7:15 am – 8:15 am – U10 Badminton Squad practice
  • 8:45 am – 10:00 am JS Grade Rep Meeting
  • 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Chess Club (Gr.1) Multipurpose Room 256
  • 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 24 (Day 2)

  • 7:15 am – 8:15 am – U11 Volleyball Team Practice 
  • 8:30 am – 9:00 am – Prayers (Assuming Good Intent)
  • 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Chess Club (Gr.2-3) Multipurpose Room 256
  • 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
  • 3:40 pm – 4:45 pm – U12 Volleyball Team practice

Friday, November 25 (Day 3) – Comfy-Cozy Dress-Down Day!

  • 7:00 – 8:00 am – U12 Swim Team practice 
  • 8:30 am – NO PRAYERS today

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