Dear JS Families,

I am still beaming from yesterday’s Junior School Christmas Concert! What a wonderful way for us to celebrate the end of the term, and to start the holiday! We have accomplished so much together as a community, and I am excited to see all that 2023 has in store.

I also wanted to extend a huge thank you to the HCPA and parent community for the holiday gift cards that were presented to every Havergal employee this week.  We are truly grateful for your generosity and kindness.

Wishing you all a safe, happy and healthy holiday…with lots of PJ days!

Warmly,

Kate

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

• Skating for Students in Grades 3 – 6
• Co-Curriculars in 2023
• Changes to Gator Care in January 
• Lunar New Year Assembly – Call for Participants
• What’s on the Menu in January?
• Pizza Lunch – Tuesday, January 10
• Hot Lunch Program for the Winter Term – Registration
• Used Uniform Sale – February 24 
• Week at a Glance
• Dates on the Horizon

LATEST

Skating for Students in Grades 3 – 6

This winter your child in Gr. 3,4,5 and 6 will be skating at Otter Creek Outdoor Rink as part of their Health and Physical Education (HPE) program. Please see the Skating Letter that went out to parents from their Phys-Ed teacher and register ASAP.

Changes to Gator Care in January 

We are asking parents whose child attends After School Gator Care on an on-going basis to re-register them for the 2023 winter and spring terms by filling out this form. This registration form is only for parents who know their child will be attending After School Gator Care regularly. Please note we are still accepting one-off registrations for After School Gator Care up until the day of care before 9 AM to our email address at gatorcare@havergal.on.ca. Should you have more than one daughter in attendance, please fill out the form for each child.

This year, to keep track of student numbers and staff ratios, we ask that parents only register their child if they know they will be attending on a specific day. Students who are registered and consistently miss days (without advance notification from parents to the Gator Care email address), will be removed from ongoing registration and will need to be re-registered. The parents will be informed by email if their child is removed from the list.

We have also added a dietary restriction option for parents to fill out as we serve snack everyday after 4 PM. Please take a moment to inform us of your child’s allergies and restrictions to ensure snack safety when you register them whether through the ongoing registration form or via email. 

Finally, given the increase in cases of Flu, RSV and COVID from the Fall, we ask that parents do not enter the dining hall anymore for Gator Care. Please wait outside the North door of the dining hall and the Gator Care staff will prepare your child to leave and bring them outside. 

As a reminder, After School Gator Care runs daily from 3 – 6 PM in the Junior School Dining Hall. We charge $2 every 6 minutes starting at 4 PM. Please note for student and parent safety in the winter months, pick up will be done from the North door of the dining hall at the end of the brick walkway. Signs will be posted on the first week back of school. 

Morning Care does not require registration and runs from 7:30 – 8 AM daily.

Co-Curriculars in 2023

Performing Arts, Clubs and Co-curriculars return the week of January 23, 2023 for students who are registered.

• Gr. 1 & 2 Multi-sport starts Fri. Jan 13th. 
• Gr. 2 & 3 Multi-sport starts Weds. Jan 18th. 

Lunar New Year Assembly – Call for Participants

We will be celebrating Lunar New Year in a school-wide assembly on January 20th from 8:30 – 9 AM which will be followed by a small reception. If your child is interested in participating in the Lunar New Year prayers, please email jbarrett@Havergal.on.ca by the end of the day on Sunday January 15th. Depending on responses, we may not be able to feature each child but we will take a list of all volunteers and try to include them on a later prayers date should they not participate in the Lunar New Years Assembly. 

REMINDERS

What’s on the Menu in January?

Take a look at what’s for lunch on the Junior School January Lunch Menu 

Pizza Lunch – Tuesday, January 10

The students’ first day back at school will be a Pizza Day! 

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.

HCPA

Used Uniform Sale – February 24 

Has your daughter already outgrown her uniform? Don’t worry—we have planned a JS Used Uniform Sale set to take place at the JS from 9-11 am on February 24, 2023. Mark your calendar!

WEEK AT A GLANCE

Skating Schedule

JS Athletics Schedule

Tuesday, January 10 (Day 7) – #1 Dress

• 8:30 am – Welcome Back Prayers (Dr. Katrina Samson)
• Pizza Lunch
• 3:40-4:45 pm – U11 Volleyball practice

Wednesday, January 11 (Day 8) 

• 7am – 8am – U12 hockey game vs Leaside @ Rinx. Rink 1  
• 7:15 am – 8:15 am – U10 Badminton Squad practice

Thursday, January 12 (Day 1)

• 2:30-3:45 U12 Volleyball Game @ BVG
  • Bus Depart at 1:45.
  • Bus return by 4:15pm 

Friday, January 13 (Day 2)  

• 7-8am U12 Swim Practice 
• 8:30 am Prayers (Mid Year Check-in – Revisiting Our Norms)
• 3:20-4:20 Gr. 1&2 Multisport

DATES ON THE HORIZON

Thursday, February 2 

• Early Dismissal (1:45 pm – 2:15 pm)
• Parent-Teacher Interviews (4:00 pm – 7:30 pm on Zoom)
• Gator Care available from 1:45 pm – 6:00 pm (charging begins at 2:15 pm)

Friday, February 3

• Parent-Teacher Interviews (8:00 am – 3:00 pm on Zoom)
• No Classes for students

Friday, February 24

• JS Used Uniform Sale (9:00 am – 11:00 am – Outside the Library)

Dear JS Families,

Today we had the pleasure of learning all about Hanukkah as a Junior School. Junior School students who celebrate the holiday were joined by Shira, an Upper School student, and thoughtfully shared the story of Hanukkah and the many traditions they participate in with family and friends. It is always so meaningful when we can learn from one another, and honour the customs and religions of members of our community. Happy Hanukkah!

It was also so wonderful to see everyone in their house colours yesterday, as our students came together for House Meetings! Thank you to the Grade 6s, and the Upper School House Captains for their leadership in bringing this all together.

With only a week to go before the winter break, please read the information below carefully, so you are fully aware of all that is happening.

Sincerely,

Kate

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

• Junior School Grade 1 – 6 Christmas Concert – Everything You Need to Know
• JK and SK on Thursday – December 22
• Locker/Cubby Clean-out
• Wednesday, December 21 –  JK – 12 Holiday Dress Down Day!
• If Your Child Does Not Pass the School and Child Care Screening – Please Keep Them Home!
• What’s on the Menu Next Week?
• Hot Lunch Program for the Winter Term – Registration
• HCPA Updates – Used Uniforms; Grade Breakfasts for Grades 1 & 5
• Next Week At A Glance
• Dates on the Horizon

LATEST

Junior School Grade 1-6 Christmas Concert – Everything You Need to Know!

• Location: St. Paul’s Bloor Street
• Date: Thursday, December 22
• Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm (doors open at 3:30 pm) 
• Tickets are not required, all are welcome to attend

Please note:

• Transportation to the Church
  • Students in Grade 1 – 6 will travel to St. Paul’s, via chartered bus, at 12:30 pm for a rehearsal and then perform for their families at 4:00pm
  • There is no transportation back to the school and no after school Gator Care is available on this day. 
• Lunch and Snacks:
  • Students not registered with Chartwells for lunch should come to school with a disposable lunch and disposable snack. 
  • Students registered with Chartwells should not bring bags or materials to school. 
  • All students from grades 1-6 will be provided an afternoon snack and drink prior to the performance at St. Paul’s. All allergies have been taken into consideration.
• What to wear:
  • Number 1 Concert Dress is expected for the full school day on December 22. 
  • Number 1 Concert Dress consists of:
    • White long-sleeve dress shirt
    • Tie
    • Tunic (JK-Grade 3) and Kilt (grades 5 and 6)
    • Tights, not socks (if you do not have tights, please arrange with your family to order some from the Green and Gold shop)
    • Black shoes
    • Hair back from face with minimal hair accessories that are the same colour as your hair or the HC official hair accessories  
• Dismissal 
  • Students will be dismissed to their families after the concert is concluded. Instructions will be given at the conclusion of the concert. 
• Gator Care:
  • There is NO afternoon Gator Care on this day for any students (JK – Grade 6)

JK and SK on Thursday, December 22

Our kindergarten students will have a regular day on Thursday, December 21. Families should arrange to drop off and pick up their child, as normal. Please note, however, that there is NO AFTERNOON GATOR CARE AVAILABLE ON THIS DAY!

Locker/Cubby Clean-out

All students are asked to bring all personal belongings home for the holidays. This is so that our cleaners are able to do an extra deep cleaning during the break. Please send your child to school with extra bags to carry their things. Teachers will be on hand to support the students with this task.

REMINDERS

Wednesday, December 21:  JK – 12 Holiday Dress Down Day!

A reminder that  Wednesday, December 21 is a Holiday Dress Down Day! Students are invited to get in the holiday spirit, regardless of what holiday(s) they celebrate!

If Your Child Does Not Pass the School and Child Care Screening – Please Keep Them Home!

Havergal College continues to see an increase in respiratory illness infections over the last 3 weeks. 

To protect both the students and faculty, as per Toronto Public Health recommendations, we are highly recommending masking in enclosed spaces along with frequent hand hygiene. 

Students and staff can screen for symptoms utilizing the tool provided by the Ontario Government linked here: School and child care screening

Students should not come to school if they do not pass the screening tool. 

Thank you for your cooperation in helping keep the students and staff safe at Havergal.

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.

HCPA

Don’t forget that we are now collecting ALL uniform pieces for our future Used Uniform sales. There is a Used Uniform collection bin behind the Security Desk. Drop off items any time!

Please save the date for our upcoming Grade Breakfasts in February, 2023!

• Grade 1 – Tuesday, February 7
• Grade 5 – Wednesday, February 8 

More details to follow in the new year.

Happy Holidays & Happy New Year from the HCPA!

NEXT WEEK AT A GLANCE

JS Athletics Schedule 

Monday, December 19 (Day 3)

• Performing Arts; Co-curriculars & Clubs have wrapped up for the term EXCEPT Choir which meets on Tuesday and Wednesday.
• 3:40 pm – 4:45 pm – U10 Volleyball Team Practice 
• 3:40 pm – 4:45 pm – U12 Swim Team Practice 

Tuesday, December 20 (Day 4) – #1 Dress

• 8:30 am – NO PRAYERS today (X-Mas Concert Rehearsal) 
• 3:20 pm – 4:00 pm – Primary Choir (Gr. 1 – 3) Music Room 155
• 3:00 pm U11 Volleyball Game at JS Gym Green v Green. Gold v HTS.
• 4:00 pm U 11 Volleyball Game at JS Gym Gold v Gold. Green v HTS.
  • 2:30 pm  Class Dismiss
  • 5:00 pm End 

Wednesday, December 21 (Day 5) – Holiday Dress Down Day

• 7:15 am – 8:15 am – U10 Badminton Squad practice
• 3:40 pm – 4:25 pm – Junior Choir (Gr. 4 – 6)  Music Room 155

Thursday, December 22 (Day 6) – # 1 Dress

• Performing Arts; Co-curriculars & Clubs have wrapped up for the term.
• 12:30 pm – Grades 1 – 6 Depart on Buses for St. Paul’s Cathedral Rehearsal
• 1:00 pm Grades 1 – 6 Arrive at St. Paul’s Cathedral for Rehearsal
• 3:30 pm Doors open at St. Paul’s Cathedral for JS Christmas Concert
• 4:00 pm Grade 1 – 6 Christmas Concert Begins
• 5:00 pm Concert Ends
  • Students dismissed to parents – Students will be dismissed by Grade – Announcements regarding dismissal will be made from the church
• 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Grade 7 – 12 Carol Service at St. Paul’s Cathedral

Friday, December 23  

• First Day of the Holiday – No classes

DATES ON THE HORIZON

Monday, January 9

• No Classes for Students
• Professional Development Day for Faculty

Tuesday, January 10

• Classes Resume
• 8:30 am Prayers – A Message from our Principal, Dr. Katrina Samson

Dear JS Families,

A big note of congratulations to our JK and SK classes who had their Christmas Concert today! The students worked so hard over the last several weeks to prepare for this amazing event! A note of thanks to the incredible team of teachers who supported them in getting ready to wow their families! We are very much looking forward to the upcoming Grade 1 to 6 Concert, that will take place at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Thursday, December 22.

The weeks leading up to the winter holidays are always so filled with excitement! We have so very much to be grateful for and I look forward to ending the term joyously as a community.

Sincerely,

Kate

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

• A Note of Thanks From Dr. Samson re: Strategic Planning and Small Group Consultations
• New Toronto Public Health Screening Tool for Students
• Hanukkah Prayers – An Invitation
• Wellbeing and Resilience Survey Report – Your Input is Requested!
• What’s on the Menu Next Week?
• Hot Lunch Program for the Winter Term – Registration
• FINAL REMINDER – Christmas Concert (Gr. 1 – 6) AAR Form – To be completed by Friday, December 16 
• HCPA Updates – Used Uniforms
• Next Week at a Glance
• Dates on the Horizon

LATEST

A Note of Thanks From Dr. Samson re: Strategic Planning and Small Group Consultations

I want to thank the parents who participated in the strategic planning questionnaire and small-group consultations with our strategic consulting partners, Berlineaton.  We had an excellent response rate, more than doubling the number of responses that the Berlineaton team typically sees in a school our size and structure – a sign of a committed and engaged community!  The strategy development team is in the process of analyzing the data, including reviewing our Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) self study report, and will be utilizing the themes from the research with the team to develop areas of future opportunity and growth for Havergal.  We also had a 70% response rate from students for the questionnaire, in addition to the 60 students from grades 5 through 12 who participated in small group consultation sessions.  Thank you for your engagement in planning Havergal’s future direction.

New Toronto Public Health Screening Tool for Students

Havergal College continues to see an increase in respiratory illness infections over the last 3 weeks. 

To protect both the students and faculty, as per Toronto Public Health recommendations, we are highly recommending masking in enclosed spaces along with frequent hand hygiene. 

Students and staff can screen for symptoms utilizing the tool provided by the Ontario Government linked here: School and child care screening

Students should not come to school if they do not pass the screening tool. 

Thank you for your cooperation in helping keep the students and staff safe at Havergal.

Hanukkah Prayers – An Invitation

We will be sharing the story of Hanukkah on Friday, December 16th, during prayers. We have invited the Jewish Students Affinity Group from the Upper School to share a message and will be including select students from the Junior School as well.

If your family celebrates Hanukkah and your child is interested in participating, please email jbarrett@havergal.on.ca by Monday evening. While not every student who is volunteered will be selected, their names will be taken down to participate in a prayers/assembly later in the school year.

REMINDER

Wellbeing and Resilience Survey Report – Your Input is Requested!

Last week we shared the Wellbeing & Resilience Survey Report with you. As a reminder, we are most interested in understanding which areas of wellbeing education you are most interested in. Please take a moment to complete the Wellbeing Topics and Supports Questionnaire for Parents (also found at the end of the survey report), so that we can hear your thoughts.

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.

FINAL REMINDER – Christmas Concert (Gr. 1 – 6) 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

• ALL FAMILIES are asked to complete 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.

Please note the following:

• 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 after school Gator Care is available on this day. 
• Students will be dismissed to their families after the concert is concluded. 

HCPA UPDATES

Last chance to get a HC blazer or tunic ornament!  Tunics are almost sold out. Click HERE to place your order and get it before the holidays! Deadline to order  is TODAY – December 9.

We are now collecting ALL uniform pieces for our future Used Uniform sales. There is a Used Uniform collection bin behind the Front Desk. Drop off items any time!

NEXT WEEK AT A GLANCE

JS Athletics Schedule 

Monday, December 12 (Day 6)

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

Tuesday, December 13 (Day 7) – #1 Dress

• 8:30 am – NO PRAYERS today (X-Mas Concert Rehearsal) 
• 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, December 14 (Day 8)

• 7:15 am – 8:15 am – U10 Badminton Squad practice
• 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Chess Club (Gr.1) Learning Hub
• ​​12:30 pm – 2:30pm – U12 Hockey team Game at Leaside Arena.
  • Class Dismissal 11:15 am
  • Bus Depart 11:30 am
  • Return 3:15 pm
• 3:40 pm – 4:25 pm – Junior Choir (Gr. 4 – 6)  Music Room 155

Thursday, December 15 (Day 1) – House Dress Down Day

• 7:15 am – 8:15 am – U11 Volleyball Team Practice TBConfirmed 
• 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
• 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm – U12 Volleyball Team Game vs BVG @ HC js Gym.
  • Class dismiss @ 2:45 pm

Friday, December 16  (Day 2)

• 7:00 am – 8:00 am – U12 Swim Team practice 
• 8:30 am – Prayers (Hanukkah)

DATES ON THE HORIZON

Wednesday, December 21 

• Whole School (JK – Grade 12) Holiday Dress Down Day

Thursday, December 22

• Morning Gator Care Open as Usual; No Gator Care Available Afterschool!
• 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Grade 1 – 6 Christmas Concert at St. Paul’s Cathedral
• 7:00 pm – 8:20 pm
  • Grade 7 – 12 Carol Service at St. Paul’s Cathedral

Friday, December 23

• No Classes (Winter Holiday Break Begins)

Monday, January 9

• No Classes for Students
• Professional Development Day for Faculty

Tuesday, January 10

• Classes Resume

Dear JS Families,

A sincere note of thanks to all of our families for your continued support of our longtime community partnership with New Circles! Your thoughtful contributions towards the Holiday Angels Program are sincerely appreciated, and will make the holiday season just a little brighter for some members of the Toronto Community!

This morning in prayers we heard from members of students, including our JS Prefect Hannah, and teachers about those who have sources of inspiration in their lives. It was beautiful to hear the many ways in which others have inspired them with their kindness, perseverance, grit, care, skill, etc. My hope is that you find a moment in the days ahead to reflect with your children not only about those that inspire them, but how they can be an inspiration to others as well, with their thoughts, words, and deeds.  

Wishing you all the best for a lovely weekend ahead.

Sincerely,

Kate

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

• Wellbeing and Resilience Survey Report 
• A Message from Toronto Public Health Re: Flu is on the rise
• Safety on the TTC
• What’s on the Menu Next Week?
• Pizza Lunch is on Monday, December 5
• Hot Lunch Program for the Winter Term – Registration
• Upcoming Report Card – December 8
• Christmas Concert (Gr. 1 – 6) Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk (AAR) Form – To be completed by Friday, December 16 
• HCPA Updates – Used Uniform Collection Bin & Ivy Market
• Next Week at a Glance
• Dates on the Horizon

LATEST NEWS

Wellbeing and Resilience Survey Report 

We are pleased to share the Wellbeing & Resilience Survey Report that outlines the findings from the Resilience Surveys that students completed in the spring of 2022.

The report includes the updated version of the Wellbeing Framework and an overview of the key findings from the Children’s Resilience Survey (Grades 2-5) and High Achieving Schools Survey (Grades 6-12).

At the end of the report there is a questionnaire about additional wellbeing topics and support you would like to see for students and parents. We appreciate your input and taking the time to complete it. 

A Message from Toronto Public Health Re: Flu is on the Rise

Toronto is now seeing an increased number of people getting sick with the flu this season. The number of people sick with the flu is expected to go even higher, especially during the last weeks of December and beginning of January when students are out of school for the Winter break.

In Canada, so far half of all people who got the flu this season are children and youth aged 0 to 19 years. Some children have been very sick and needed hospital care.

Vaccination is the best protection. Anyone age 6 months and older can get a flu vaccine. Because it takes two weeks for the vaccine to be effective, getting vaccinated now will protect you and your family before the Winter break. The vaccine is available for free at pharmacies, doctor’s offices and Toronto Public Health vaccination clinics.

In addition to getting vaccinated, we strongly recommend using layers of protection to reduce virus spread:

• Masking: Wear a well-fitted mask in indoor public settings, including in schools and childcare. Children under 2 and those with medical exemptions are not recommended to wear a mask.
• Stay home if sick: Complete this daily symptom check for your child. Keep your child home, even if symptoms are mild, and until they are feeling better. Adults should also stay home from work if they are sick.
• Clean your hands: Use hand sanitizer or wash hands often.
• Clean surfaces: Clean commonly touched surfaces frequently.

Safety on the TTC

Two students from St. Michael’s were accosted by a group on the TTC at St. Clair West subway last week over lunch and had some items stolen. The police were notified and have several suspects in custody. Please remind your daughters to be aware of their surroundings when travelling on public transit. Expensive items such as ear buds, cell phones, tablets and wallets should be kept out of sight. All suspicious activities should be reported to the transit authorities. 

REMINDER

What’s on the Menu Next Week?

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

Pizza Lunch is on Monday, December 5

A friendly reminder that Monday, December 5 is Pizza Lunch Day in the Junior School!

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.

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. 

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

• ALL FAMILIES are asked to complete 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.

HCPA UPDATES

Used Uniform Collection Bin

Has your daughter outgrown her uniforms already? There is a Used Uniform Collection Bin behind the Front Desk. Drop off items any time!

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! Deadline to order – December 9.

NEXT WEEK AT A GLANCE

Monday, December 5 (Day 1) – Pizza Lunch Day

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

Tuesday, December 6 (Day 2) – #1 Dress

• 8:30 am – Prayers (Advent)
• 8:15 am U12 Swim meet. Meet coaches @ Junior School.
  • 8:30 am Bus Depart from US to Markham Pan Am Pool 
  • 3:00 pm Event finished. 
  • 4:15 pm return to HCjs. 
• 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, December 7 (Day 3)

• 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 8 (Day 4)

• 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 9  (Day 5)

• 7:00 am – 8:00 am – U12 Swim Team practice 
• 8:30 am – Prayers (What Christmas Means to Me)
• 2:00 pm – JK and SK Holiday Concert (JS Gym)
  • Reception to follow in the JK and SK Classes

DATES ON THE HORIZON

Wednesday, December 21 

• Whole School (JK – Grade 12) Holiday Dress Down Day

Thursday, December 22

• No Gator Care Available Afterschool; Morning Gator Care Open as Usual
• 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Grade 1 – 6 Christmas Concert at St. Paul’s Cathedral
• 7:00 pm – 8:20 pm
  • Grade 7 – 12 Carol Service at St. Paul’s Cathedral

Friday, December 23

• No Classes (Winter Holiday Break Begins)

Monday, January 9

• No Classes for Students
• Professional Development Day for Students

Tuesday, January 10

• Classes Resume