A Message From the Head of the Junior School – Friday, November 25

On By havergaljuniorschool

Dear JS Families,

What an eventful and exciting week! 

Students had the opportunity to participate in numerous activities related to “Thrive Week.” Highlights include visits from therapy dogs in JK to Grade 6, a workshop from the author of “Living with Viola”, Rosena Fung, Drama Activities where students role played a variety of social interactions, and participation in “Sound Baths,” zentangle, and meditation experiences. While Thrive Week highlights some of the strategies and skills that we can use to navigate all of life’s emotions, so that we are better able to thrive, our goal is to practice these each and every day.

Sincerely,

Kate

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

LATEST

World Cup Dress Down Day – Thursday, December 1

In support of Canada’s participation in the World Cup on Thursday, December 1, all students are invited to dress in colours in support of their favourite team. For example, if students support Canada, they could wear red and white. If they support multiple teams, they may wear multiple colours!

Upcoming Report Card – December 8

Please note that your daughter’s report card will be available for viewing on The Havergal Portal on December 8 at 4:00 pm.

For more information please review the December 8th Report Card Information document. 

New Circles Holiday Angel Donation Drive Important Information

As was announced last week, our Holiday Angel Donation Drive kicked off last week. Thank you to everyone who has sent in donations thus far! Please look for the message in your classroom communication and at the letter your child brought home last week if you need further information. We are thankful for this community’s support in bringing joy, warmth, nourishment and comfort to the families we are sponsoring this year.

Please note that the due date for donations is Wednesday, November 30th.

If you have any questions, please forward them to Nancy Tulli (ntulli@havergal.on.ca) and/or Rosa Mastri (rmastri@havergal.on.ca)

No Gator Care on Thursday, December 22

Please be advised that there is no Gator Care in the afternoon on Thursday, December 21. Gator Care is available the morning of December 22.

Visiting Artist Educator for Grades 4, 5 and 6

Students in Grades 4, 5 and 6 will have the opportunity to work with internationally recognized teacher Doug Goodkin during their regular Music and/or Integrated Arts classes on Monday and Tuesday next week. We are thrilled to be welcoming Doug to our school and invite you to read more about him below. 

Doug Goodkin

Teaching children and adults in some 45 countries for some 45 years, Doug Goodkin is an internationally recognized teacher of Orff Schulwerk. In addition to his long tenure teaching children at The San Francisco School, Doug is the director of the San Francisco International Orff Course, the founder of the Jazz/ Orff Course, Doug Goodkin & the Pentatonics Jazz Band, Pentatonic Press, the SF School Intern Program and a frequent guest teacher at The Orff Institute in Salzburg and in the Orff-Afrique Course in Ghana. He writes a daily blog Confessions of a Traveling Music Teacher and is the author of ten books (most recently Teach Like It’s Music). 

Athletics

Be sure to check out the student produced athletic newsletter Gator Zone

Gr. 4-6 Athletics had a great first week back. Please note that the schedule is now up to date. JS Athletics Schedule and the Veracross Athletics Calendar has also been updated. 

REMINDER

What’s on the Menu Next Week?

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

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.

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

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. 

HCPA UPDATES

Thank you to everyone for a hugely successful Ivy Market. We wanted to thank all the bakers, countless volunteers, parents, alum and past parents who attended all the events. Your support meant a lot to us and we hope you enjoyed all the shopping, treats and a chance to mingle and reconnect with others. 

Warm regards, 

Lisa and Tanuja, HCPA Co-Chairs

If you missed your chance to get a HC blazer or tunic ornament at Ivy Market, it’s not too late! Click HERE to place your order and get it before the holidays!

NEXT WEEK AT A GLANCE

Monday, November 28 (Day 4) – World Cup Dress Down Day

  • 7:15-8:15 am – U12 Volleyball Team Practice 
  • 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
  • 3:40-4:45 pm – U10 Volleyball Team Practice 
  • 3:40-4:45 pm – U12 Swim Team Practice 

Tuesday, November 29 (Day 5) – #1 Dress

  • 7:00am – 7:50am – U12 Hockey Practice at Rinx.
  • 8:30 am – Prayers (Identity Prayers – Who Am I?”))
  • 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 30 (Day 6)

  • 7:15 am – 8:15 am – U10 Badminton Squad practice
  • 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, December 1 (Day 7)

  • 7:15 am – 8:15 am – U11 Volleyball Team Practice 
  • 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Chess Club (Gr.2-3) Learning Hub
  • 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, December 2  (Day 8)

  • 7:00 am – 8:00 am – U12 Swim Team practice 
  • 8:30 am – Prayers (Women Worth Knowing)

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