A Message From the Head of the Junior School – Friday, December 16, 2022

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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:

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

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