A Message From the Head of the Junior School – Friday, January 27, 2023

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Dear JS Families,

Today, in honour of Bell’s “Let’s Talk Day,” we talked about the importance of mental health, as well as specific strategies to help us when we are experiencing “big emotions.” Here are some resources that we shared with the students this morning. I wanted to be sure to pass these along to you, so that you can continue to engage in conversations at home.

Finally, I encourage you to visit the Bell’s Let’s Talk webpage, that provides 

Tools to help everyone with mental health! 

I wish you all a lovely weekend, with lots of fun playing in the freshly fallen snow!

Warmly,

Kate

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

LATEST

Major Dates Calendar for 2023-2024

We are pleased to share next academic year’s Major School Dates Calendar for 2023-2024 with you! 

Hockey Day 2023 Registration (Grades 4, 5, & 6)

On Tuesday, February 14, at approximately 12:45 pm Havergal College will play against Bishop Strachan School’s (BSS) U20 Hockey team in a battle for the Hewitt Cup (HOCKEY DAY).

This annual hockey game, which takes place at Mattamy Athletic Centre (Formerly Maple Leaf Gardens),  is a highly spirited athletic contest—faculty, staff, and Gr. 4-12 students are decked out in green and gold to cheer on our Gators with pride. As well, our U12 hockey team will play against the BSS Junior School team during the first intermission.

Attendance is mandatory for students in Grades 4 to 8; students in Grades 9 to 12 are welcome to attend.  Students in JK to Grade 3 will remain at school.

Online registration and ticket purchase must be completed by the parents of all attendees! The registration link is now open, and will close on Monday, February 6 at noon.

Please click HERE to register

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS 

REMINDERS

What’s on the Menu in January?

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

Using the Parent Portal to View Your Child’s Calendar of Events

Starting today, Friday, January 27, we will no longer be providing “Next Week at a Glance” as part of “The JS Weekly.” This is as a result of our continued efforts to communicate with you in a more centralized and accurate way. 

Moving forward, you can use this link which will provide you with a calendar of events, called My Household Calendar, which is personalized for your family.  You can also access this calendar through the Parent Portal in the Junior School menu along the top, then “My Household Calendar”.

We invite and encourage you to make use of the “ Parent Portal Feedback” form in the weeks ahead. This will be most helpful as we work together to ensure that our families are well informed about what is happening, so that you can plan accordingly. 

Thursday, February 2 – Gator Care during Parent-Teacher Interviews

Please note the following:

  • Gator Care will run from 1:45 PM – 6 PM  on Thursday, February 2
  • A fee of $2/6 minutes (total $20/hour) will begin, starting  at 2:45 PM
  • Registration – MUST BE SUBMITTED BY TUESDAY, JANUARY 31
    • If your child is NOT REGULARLY SCHEDULED to attend Gator Care on Thursdays, and you would like to OPT IN:
    • If your child IS REGULARLY SCHEDULED to attend Gator Care on Thursdays, but you would like to OPT OUT:
  • NO GATOR CARE IS AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3

HCPA UPDATES

Grade 1 and Grade 5 Breakfasts

If you have not already done so, please RSVP before Jan 31 for the Grade 1 and Grade 5 breakfasts on Feb 7 and Feb 8 at 7:30 am.  Also, don’t forget to send your photos to  havergalbreakfast5@gmail.com by the end of day today.

JS A-Mazing Race – Save the Date!

The JS A-Mazing Race will be held on April 30, 2023, 12:30-3:30 pm.  More details coming soon!

Pre-Loved Uniform Sale

Reminder of our Pre-Loved Uniform Sale on February 24, 9-11 am at the JS across from the Learning Hub.

DATES ON THE HORIZON

Tuesday, January 31

  • 8:25 am – 9:30 am
    • Black History Month Prayers and Reception

Thursday, February 2 

  • Early Dismissal (1:45 pm – 2:15 pm)
    • 1:45 pm – 2:00 pm – Dismissal for JK- Grade 3
    • 2:00 pm – 2:15 pm -Dismissal for Grades 4-6
  • Parent-Teacher Interviews (4:00 pm – 7:30 pm on Zoom)
  • Gator Care available from 1:45 pm – 6:00 pm (charging begins at 2:45pm)
  • Parent-Teacher Interviews (4:00 pm – 7:30 pm on Zoom)
  • Gator Care available from 1:45 pm – 6:00 pm (charging begins at 2:45pm

Friday, February 3

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

Tuesday, February 7

  • Grade 1 Family Breakfast

Wednesday, February 8

  • Grade 5 Family Breakfast

Monday, February 13 – Thursday, February 16 – Spirit Week!

  • Tuesday, February 14 
    • Hockey Day!

Friday, February 24

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

April 30, 2023, 

  • JS A-Mazing Race  (12:30-3:30 pm)

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