Dear JS Families,
As we head into our final days together for the 2022-2023 school year, I am mindful of all that this year has brought us, and am very much looking forward to the opportunity to come together one last time on Wednesday, June 14. This will be a time of celebration, community, and gratitude.
Many families are eagerly planning for the summer months, and looking forward to more unstructured times, with lots of opportunity for family time and play. With this in mind, we invite you to listen to Dr. Lisa Damour’s podcast titled “How much structure should kids have in the summer.” In this insightful episode, Dr. Damour addresses essential questions such as appropriate bedtime, reasonable expectations for chores, and optimal screen time for students, especially considering the new report from the U.S. Surgeon General.
We are thrilled to announce that we will be welcoming Dr. Damour to speak to our community in November. She is the renowned author of the New York Times best-selling books “Untangled” and “The Emotional Lives of Teenagers,” as well as “Under Pressure.” Stay tuned for more details in the fall.
Please note that our final edition of “The Weekly” will be sent on Wednesday, June 14.
Sincerely,
Kate
Today’s edition of “The Weekly” contains information on the following:
- Overview of Next Week
- Report Cards
- Athletics
- HCPA Updates
- Your Child’s Personalized Calendar
- End of Year Events
- Dates on the Horizon
- What’s on the Menu Next Week
LATEST
Overview of Next Week
Monday, June 12
- Regular School Day
- Grade 6 Leaving Ceremony (Grade 6 families only)
- 4:00 – 5:00 pm Leaving Ceremony (JS Dining Room)
- 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm Reception (Bio-Wall in the Upper School)
- Students to wear #1 Dress
Tuesday, June 13
- Last Day of Gator Care
Wednesday, June 14 (Half-Day)
- NO GATOR CARE (AM or PM)
JS Closing Ceremony
- Timing:
- 8:00 am – 8:20 Students arrive at regular time
- 11:00 am – 12:00 pm JS Closing Ceremony (Brenda Robson Hall)
- 12:00 pm – Regular Dismissal from the Junior School
- Dress – #1 Concert Dress:
- White long-sleeve dress shirt OR White short-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
- Attendees:
- All JS students, faculty and staff
- JS families are welcome to attend
- Parking:
- Parking is EXTREMELY limited for those families wishing to attend the Closing Ceremony. We highly encourage you to walk, carpool, take public transit or make alternative arrangements
Report Cards
Report cards will be available online at 9 am on Wednesday, June 21.
How to Access Student Files
- Sign into the Veracross Parent Portal
- In the upper left, select My Children, then select Student Files under the child you wish you view
- In the Files section, select Download next to the file you wish to view
ATHLETICS
We have reason to celebrate: 237 of our 267 students in Grades 1 to 6 were involved in at least one athletics team or squad this year! This is a new record and we look forward to many continued successes in the 2023-24 school year.
For the first time in CISAA history, a U12 Ultimate league was formed. Havergal was the only school to enter an all-girls team as they played against other co-ed schools. A highlight was losing to Toronto Montessori School 10-2 and coming back to beat them 7-6 by the end of the season. What an event to watch!
Congratulations to our U12 Softball Team. Ms. Mastri, Ms. McIntyre and Ms. Simms-Brown worked effortlessly to build the skills and confidence of these students. As a result of the player’s hard work, they competed against other schools and had an undefeated season.
The Track and Field Team were running, jumping and throwing their way to success. The students enjoyed pod-style meets where all 94 team members participated in every event.
Congratulations to the U10 Track and Field Team for placing second overall and to the U11 and U12 Teams for placing first overall! This is quite an accomplishment.
This season there were five Squads running. Having three separate Grades 1, 2 and 3 Multisport Squads allowed for a higher quality of programming so that each grade could be challenged in different ways.
We were fortunate to have the expertise of our external coaches Emily and Aaliyah to support two Soccer/Basketball Squad Teams. This skill development our Grade 3 and 4 participants received will prove to be beneficial to our soccer and basketball program in the years to come.
Throughout the year, a professional photographer has taken pics of the athletes in action at the Junior School. These make great gifts for loved ones. If your child was part of the Athletics program at Havergal please take a look through these Athletics photographs.
As a final note, we want to wish our graduating Grade 6 athletes well as they continue in their healthy, active journeys into Middle School.
HCPA UPDATES
HCPA Fundraising Goal Achieved!
Thank you to all parents who contributed to our fundraising efforts this year. We donated over $70,000 to Havergal College as a result of your generosity! Please see the June Grade Rep Email for more details.
Mabel’s Labels
Need labels for your kid’s clothes for summer camp? Click HERE to order labels.
Celebration Saturday is back – September 23!
The HCPA plays an important role in Celebration Saturday and we look forward to working with the school on this extraordinary event. Did you know that 100% of the profits go directly to HC’s Community Partners?
We will be looking for many volunteers to help on the 23rd but there are also other ways you can be involved. Have you always wanted to sell your wares at a Bazaar? Whether you are a parent, a student, an Old Girl/Alum, a teacher or staff member—this is your chance! Do you have an item or experience you would like to donate to the Silent Auction? We would welcome your donation. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks. If you know you are interested now, please feel free to email hcpa.committee@gmail.com.and we will add you to our contact list.
Reminder – Used Book Donation Drive and Pre-Loved Uniform Collection – June 14
Drop off books (and gently used uniforms) at the US curbside between 7:30 and 8 am or between 8:30 am and 12 Noon in the Ellen Knox Library. We will accept all used general books including children’s books, adult novels, cookbooks, etc. All proceeds from book sales support the HCPA fundraising goals.
YOUR CHILD’S PERSONALIZED CALENDAR
Use this link to see a personalised summary of your child’s activities next week, on the Parent Portal.
DATES ON THE HORIZON
Wednesday, June 21
- JS Report Cards Available for Viewing on The Parent Portal at 9 am
Monday, July 3
- Families will receive the FIRST of two summer messages from Havergal
Wednesday, August 23
- Families will receive the SECOND of two summer messages from Havergal
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