A Message From the Head of the Junior School – Friday, January 6, 2023

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Dear JS Families,

Happy New Year!

We hope everyone has had a wonderful break, and is as excited as we are to start the next term. There is so very much to look forward to in the months ahead, including our upcoming parent-teacher interviews, rehearsals for our Grade 4 – 6 Musical, Spirit Week – including the HIGHLY anticipated Hewitt Cup Hockey Game, where HC and BSS face off against each other at Maple Leaf Gardens on February 14th, and so much more!

Wishing you all a restful weekend ahead! While our faculty and staff will be back in the swing of things on Monday, preparing for your return, we will welcome back all students on Tuesday!

Warmly,

Kate

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

LATEST

Save the Date – Parent Teacher Interviews!

Parent Teacher Interviews are just around the corner, taking place, via Zoom, on the following dates:

  • Thursday, February 2 (4:00 pm – 7:30 pm)
  • Friday, February 3 (8:00 am – 3:00 pm)

Families will be able to schedule a time to meet with their child(ren)’s teachers using Pick-a-Time.  

  • Pick-a-Time Opens at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, January 24th at 6:00 pm
  • Pick-a-Time Closes at 8:00 pm on Tuesday, January 31st at 8:00 pm

More information on how to register, will be provided next week.

Lunar New Year Prayers and Parent Reception – Friday, January 20 

The Junior School will be holding Lunar New Year Prayers on Friday, January 20 at 8:30 am. Parents are invited to join the celebration in the JS Gym. A reception for parents will be held in the JS Dining Room at 9:00 am.

Please RSVP here.

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! 

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.

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.

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!

NEXT WEEK AT A GLANCE

JS Athletics Schedule 

Skating Schedule

Monday, January 9 – No Classes for Students

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, January 19

  • Student Lice Checks 

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)

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