Dear Junior School Families,

It has been a wonderful week at Havergal, as we invited our students to “get curious” about their wellbeing, and what it means to thrive. We started the week, led by students in Grade 2, discussing how our physical and mental health contribute to our overall wellbeing. Students were then challenged to think of the many ways that different emotions can have a direct impact on not only on their wellbeing, but the wellbeing of others as well. By paying attention to how we are feeling, understanding where these feelings might be coming from, sharing this information, and then taking action, acts to build our self-awareness, and better understand how others might be feeling as well. Then, today, students in Grade 6, highlighted the importance of developing our physical literacy skills to build healthy habits, not just during Thrive Week, but every day.

We are extremely grateful to our “Thrive Committee” who organized a fulsome week of programming for our staff and students! Be sure to ask your daughter what she has learned about her own wellbeing, and some of the skills she is developing. We invite you to visit Havergal’s Social Media pages this weekend to see just some of the amazing activities that took place this week.

Warmly,

Kate White

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

• Registration for Food Services (January – March)
• No Gator Care on Wednesday, December 13
• New Circles Holiday Angel Program (November 14 – December 1)
• Parents as Partners Speaker Series: Dr. Lisa Damour (Nov 28, at 7:00pm – 8:30pm in the Brenda Robson Hall)
• Co-Curriculars
• Notes from the HCPA
• What’s On the Menu This Week
• Your Child’s Personalized Calendar
• Key Dates on the Horizon

LATEST NEWS

Registration for Food Services (January – March)

Registration for Food Services for the Winter Term is now open! Please visit the Parent Portal, and go to the “Registration” section in order to sign up. All prices, as well as dates are listed there for your reference.

No Gator Care on Wednesday, December 13

Please note that there will be NO GATOR CARE on Wednesday, December 13. This is as a result of the JS Christmas Concert (Gr 1 – 6), which will take place at St. Paul’s Church at 3:00 pm

REMINDERS

New Circles Holiday Angel Program (November 14 – December 1)

Last week in Prayers, our Grade 5 leaders launched the Holiday Angel Drive, in collaboration with New Circles, one of Havergal’s Community Partners. New Circles Community Services is a not-for-profit, grass-roots agency that builds strong and caring communities by providing clothing and skills training programs to equity-deserving individuals.

The Holiday Angel Program matches generous donors with client families, many of whom face significant challenges and are newcomers to Canada, to help meet urgent needs and make holiday wishes come true. 

On Monday, November 20, during House time, students will have the opportunity to learn more about this program, as well as better understand the needs of the family they will be supporting. To learn more about your family that your daughter’s house is supporting, as well as the types of gift cards to purchase for them, please visit this link, and go to your daughter’s house. 

Last week, your daughter brought home an envelope that contained information about the Holiday Angel Program. 

Here is everything you need to know about next steps:

• Your daughter must bring back the same envelope she was given, with the label completed. 
• Tape the envelope closed with following items inside it:
  • The physical gift card; 
  • Receipt of purchase; and 
  • The tax receipt form (if applicable). 
• The last day to bring in your envelopes is Friday, December 1.
• Questions?
  • Please email Liz Watt (lwatt@havergal.on.ca) 

Thank you for your support!

Parents as Partners Speaker Series: Dr. Lisa Damour (Nov 28, at 7:00pm – 8:30pm in the Brenda Robson Hall)

As part of our Parents as Partners Speaker Series, Havergal is proud to welcome Dr. Lisa Damour as our first speaker.

Dr. Damour is the author of three New York Times best sellers: Untangled, Under Pressure and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers. She co-hosts the Ask Lisa podcast, works in collaboration with UNICEF and is recognized as a thought leader by the American Psychological Association. Dr. Damour is also a regular contributor to The New York Times and CBS News. 

While Dr. Damour’s talk will largely focus on students in Grades 7 – 12, all parents are welcome to attend. Reserve your seat today!

CO-CURRICULARS

Athletics

• Please reference the JS Athletics Schedule for more info. about Winter Athletics. 

Clubs and Arts 

• Please note that Clubs and Arts programming begin the week of January 15.  
• Questions? Please contact: srobertson@havergal.on.ca.

NOTES FROM THE HCPA

Ivy Market

Thank you to everyone who supported Ivy Market. We hope you enjoyed the shopping, treats and the chance to mingle and reconnect with others. A special thank you to all the parent volunteers who worked tirelessly to make this event a success!

HCPA Marketplace

There is still time to buy a beautiful wreath before the holidays! View the catalogue here and place your order by December 1.

HCPA Coffee Mornings at HC – For Parents, By Parents 

(Grades 4 – 6; Friday, December 1)

We look forward to seeing you next Friday in the Old Girls BioWall/Student Commons space at the Upper School—8:00 to 9:30 am. (RSVP – hcpa.parentevents@gmail.com).

WHAT’S ON THE MENU NEXT WEEK

JS Menu Nov 27 – Dec 1 

YOUR CHILD’S PERSONALIZED CALENDAR

Use this link to see a personalized summary of your child’s activities next week, on the Parent Portal.

KEY DATES ON THE HORIZON 

Tuesday, November 28

• Parents as Partners Speaker Series: Dr. Lisa Damour (7:00pm – 8:30pm, in the Brenda Robson Hall)

Friday, December 1 (8:00 am – 9:30 am at the Upper School Bio Wall)

•  HCPA Coffee Morning for Parents by Parents in Grades 4 to 6 

Friday, December 8

• Hanukkah Prayers (8:30 am – 9:00 am in the JS Gym)

Wednesday, December 13

Grade 1 – 6 Christmas Concert (3:00 pm at St. Paul’s Church on Bloor)

Friday, December 15 

JK and SK Christmas Concert (9:00 am in the JS Dining Hall)

Dear Junior School Families,

Thank you so much for participating in our first set of JS Parent-Teacher Conferences for the year!

These important conversations provide an opportunity to discuss your child’s progress, to see the areas in which she is thriving, and to discuss targeted plans for continued growth. Moreover, they allow us to further strengthen the relationship between home and school.  It is important to remember, however, that while the conferences provide an overview of your child’s academic and social-emotional development, ongoing feedback throughout the year is paramount. Should you ever have questions or concerns, we invite you to contact us and be assured that we will do the same.

As a final note, we had the opportunity to celebrate the conclusion of Fall Athletics in the Junior School at Prayers, on Tuesday! It was  fantastic to see how many of our students are participating from Grades 1 – 6! Please be sure to check out the Fall Athletics Celebration Video to see more!

Warmly,

Kate White

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

• Thrive Week (Nov 20 – Nov 24)
• New Circles Holiday Angel Program (Nov 14 – Dec 1)
• Hanukkah Prayers
• Parents as Partners Speaker Series: Dr. Lisa Damour (Nov 28 – 7:00pm – 8:30 pm in the Brenda Robson Hall)
• Co-Curriculars
• Notes from the HCPA
• What’s On the Menu This Week
• Your Child’s Personalized Calendar
• Key Dates on the Horizon

LATEST NEWS

Thrive Week (Nov 20 – Nov 24) 

Thrive Week at Havergal College is a week-long series of events, from JK to Grade 12, that support building a culture of wellbeing. The goals of the week are to support our students to gain a better understanding of the variety of elements that contribute to wellbeing; help understand and normalize the wide range of emotions that can be experienced; discover practical tools and strategies to manage your own wellbeing. 

Each day will feature activities for students to participate in to accomplish these goals. A sample of some of these  in the Junior School includes: mindful meditation activities, breathing exercises,read-alouds, therapy dog visits, yoga, drama, a nature walk, and “sound baths.”

We have also been sure to arrange a series of experiences for our faculty and staff, so that they too can take a moment to focus on their own well being. 

New Circles Holiday Angel Program (Nov 14 – Dec 1)

This week in Prayers, our Grade 5 leaders launched our Holiday Angel Drive, in collaboration with New Circles, one of Havergal’s Community Partners. New Circles Community Services is a not-for-profit, grass-roots agency that builds strong and caring communities by providing clothing and skills training programs to equity-deserving individuals.

The Holiday Angel Program matches generous donors with client families, many of whom face significant challenges and are newcomers to Canada, to help meet urgent needs and make holiday wishes come true. 

On Monday, November 20, during House time, students will have the opportunity to learn more about this program, as well as better understand the needs of the family they will be supporting. To learn more about your family that your daughter’s house is supporting, as well as the types of gift cards to purchase for them, please visit this link, and go to your daughter’s house. 

Yesterday, your daughter brought home an envelope that contained information about the Holiday Angel Program. 

Here is everything you need to know about next steps:

• Your daughter must bring back the same envelope she was given, with the label completed. 
• Tape the envelope closed with following items inside it:
  • The physical gift card; 
  • Receipt of purchase; and 
  • The tax receipt form (if applicable). 
• The last day to bring in your envelopes is Friday, December 1.
• Questions?
  • Please email Liz Watt (lwatt@havergal.on.ca) 

Thank you for your support!

Hanukkah Prayers – Call Out for Participation

The Junior School is excited to celebrate and share the Hanukkah story on Friday, December 8th during Prayers. Should your family celebrate this holiday, and your daughter would like to participate 

If your family celebrates Hanukkah and your child is interested in participating, please email Rev. Ruch (jruch@havergal.on.ca) by Friday, November 24. 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.  

REMINDERS

Parents as Partners Speaker Series: Dr. Lisa Damour (Tuesday, November 28, at 7:00pm – 8:30pm in the Brenda Robson Hall)

As part of our Parents as Partners Speaker Series, Havergal is proud to welcome Dr. Lisa Damour as our first speaker.

Dr. Damour is the author of three New York Times best sellers: Untangled, Under Pressure and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers. She co-hosts the Ask Lisa podcast, works in collaboration with UNICEF and is recognized as a thought leader by the American Psychological Association. Dr. Damour is also a regular contributor to The New York Times and CBS News. 

While Dr. Damour’s talk will largely focus on students in Grades 7 – 12, all parents are welcome to attend. Reserve your seat today!

Co-Curriculars

Athletics

• Gr. 5&6’s are now welcome to join the Badminton Squad. The only hitch is that it takes place on Mondays 3:15-4:15 pm. If you daughter are interested, registration for badminton will only be open from 4-6 pm today (Friday). If you happened to miss this time, please email abartlett@havergal.on.ca 
• Please reference the JS Athletics Schedule for more info. about Winter Athletics. 

Clubs and Arts 

• Thank you to everyone for their feedback surrounding Co-curriculars. We are currently  reviewing our registration processes to make it more efficient and effective for all.  We were thrilled to have so many people eager to participate in the various club options. Due to high demand we have expanded 3 of our most popular clubs to allow waitlisted students to participate.
• Please note that Clubs and Arts programming begin the week of January 15.  
• If you have any questions, please contact: srobertson@havergal.on.ca.

NOTES FROM THE HCPA

Ivy Market – Tuesday, November 21 

The deadline to purchase tickets for the Cocktail Party is TODAY! Click HERE to purchase.

Gingerbread House Lucky Draw Tickets

• Buy your tickets for this amazing 2’ x 3’ replica of HC HERE.

Volunteers are still needed! Please sign up below if you can help:

• Sign Up to Contribute Baked Goods
• Sign Up to Volunteer – Bake Sale 
• Sign Up to Volunteer – Ivy Market

Be sure to take a look at the Ivy Market Gift Guide featuring the work of over 30 participating vendors.

HCPA Marketplace

• Peruse our catalogue and place your order HERE.

HCPA Coffee Mornings at HC – For Parents, By Parents 

(Grades 4 – 6; Friday, December 1)

Don’t forget to RSVP for coffee and conversation in the beautiful Old Girls BioWall/Student Commons space at the Upper School from 8:00 to 9:30 am. 

(RSVP – hcpa.parentevents@gmail.com).

WHAT’S ON THE MENU NEXT WEEK

JS Menu Nov 20 – Nov 24 

YOUR CHILD’S PERSONALIZED CALENDAR

Use this link to see a personalized summary of your child’s activities next week, on the Parent Portal.

KEY DATES ON THE HORIZON 

Tuesday, November 21

• Ivy Market & Cocktail Party

Tuesday, November 28

• Parents as Partners Speaker Series: Dr. Lisa Damour (7:00pm – 8:30pm, in the Brenda Robson Hall)

Friday, December 1 (8:00 am – 9:30 am at the Upper School Bio Wall)

•  HCPA Coffee Morning for Parents by Parents in Grades 4 to 6 

Friday, December 8

• Hanukkah Prayers (8:30 am – 9:00 am in the JS Gym)

Wednesday, December 13

Grade 1 – 6 Christmas Concert (3:00 pm at St. Paul’s Church on Bloor)

Friday, December 15 

JK and SK Christmas Concert (9:00 am in the JS Dining Hall)

Dear Junior School Families,

It was an honour to welcome Havergal Parent, Lt. Cl. Daley to the Junior School on Wednesday, to speak with us about his many experiences serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, and to share what Remembrance day means to him. Please be sure to ask your daughter about what they learned, and why it is that we honour our veterans and those who continue to serve our country, both at home and abroad.

I wish you all a wonderful long weekend, and hope it brings about an opportunity to spend time together with family and friends.

Warmly,

Kate White

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

• Extended Absences
• Junior School Parent-Teacher interviews
• Co-Curriculars
• Notes from the HCPA
• What’s On the Menu This Week
• Your Child’s Personalized Calendar
• Key Dates on the Horizon

REMINDERS

Extended Absences

If your daughter will be away for 3 or more days please email Kate White, Head of Junior School. Knowing which students are away from school for longer periods of time helps us to support them upon their return. We thank you for your support

Junior School Parent-Teacher Interviews 

The first Junior School Parent/Teacher Conferences of the school year will take place virtually via Zoom on:

• Thursday, November 16 from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm 
  • There will be an early dismissal on this day
    • JK- Gr. 3: 1:30 – 1:45 pm
    • Gr.4-6: 1:45 – 2:00 pm
    • Gator Care will run from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm; billing begins at 2:00 pm and be sure to register for Gator Care by Tuesday, November 14th, so that we can ensure we have the appropriate staffing.
    • Co-curriculars are cancelled on this day
• Friday, November 17 from 8:00am – 3:00pm 
  • Please note there are NO CLASSES or Co-Curriculars on this day

Havergal’s online booking system – PickAtime is Now Open and CLOSES this Evening (Thursday, November 9) at 6:00 pm

• Once you have finished booking your appointments; the Zoom link will appear 
• If you have any last changes, please contact Sarah Robertson (srobertson@havergal.on.ca) 

Need any Further Help?

For assistance with pickAtime, please contact the IT Service Desk at servicedesk@havergal.on.ca (416) 483-3843 ext. 6663 and they will assist you. Their hours of operation are from Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 5 pm.

CO-CURRICULARS

Please note:

• All registration for clubs, arts and athletics can be done in the “Registration” section of the Parent Portal. Here is the:  JS Winter Co-Curricular Catalogue for your review
• Registration is now open and can be found on the parent portal. 
• Registration will close on Tuesday, November 14th at 8:00am.  
• Clubs and Arts programming begin the week of January 15. 
• Most athletic programming begins the week of November 14th.
  •  

Athletics

• The Hockey Team this year will be a Learn to Play Hockey Team. That being said it is an expectation that all athletes are confident skaters who have full hockey equipment and hockey skates. Please register by Tuesday morning and note that our first practice is Wednesday, November 15th at 8am at York Mills Arena.
• Please reference the JS Athletics Schedule for more information. 
• Questions? Please contact abartlett@havergal.on.ca 

Clubs and Arts 

• Questions? Please contact: srobertson@havergal.on.ca 

NOTES FROM THE HCPA

Ivy Market – Tuesday, November 21 

Use the links below to purchase tickets:

• Cocktail Party Tickets
• Gingerbread House Lucky Draw Tickets

Use the links below to contribute baked goods, or to volunteer at the Bake Sale or Ivy Market:

• Sign Up to Contribute Baked Goods
• Sign Up to Volunteer – Bake Sale 
• Sign Up to Volunteer – Ivy Market

HCPA Marketplace

The HCPA Marketplace is now online—get your holiday shopping done early!

• View Marketplace Catalog 
• Place Your Order 

Be sure to take a look at the Ivy Market Gift Guide featuring the work of over 30 participating vendors.

HCPA Coffee Mornings at HC – For Parents, By Parents 

(Grades 4 – 6; Friday, December 1)

We look forward to seeing you for coffee and conversation in the beautiful Old Girls BioWall/Student Commons space at the Upper School from 8:00 to 9:30 am. 

(RSVP – hcpa.parentevents@gmail.com).

WHAT’S ON THE MENU NEXT WEEK

• JS Menu for Nov 14 – Nov 17 

YOUR CHILD’S PERSONALIZED CALENDAR

Use this link to see a personalized summary of your child’s activities next week, on the Parent Portal.

KEY DATES ON THE HORIZON 

Tuesday, November 14 

• Classes Resume

Thursday, November 16

• Parent Teacher Interviews 3 pm – 7:00 pm 
• Early Dismissal
  • JK- Gr. 3: 1:30-1:45 pm
  • Gr.4-6: 1:45-2:00 pm

Friday, November 17

• Parent Teacher Interviews (8:00 am – 3:00 pm)
• No Classes

Tuesday, November 21

• Ivy Market & Cocktail Party

Friday, December 1 (8:00 am – 9:30 am at the Upper School Bio Wall)

•  HCPA Coffee Morning for Parents by Parents in Grades 4 to 6 

Wednesday, December 13

• Grade 1 – 6 Christmas Concert (3:00 pm at St. Paul’s Church on Bloor)

Friday, December 15 

• JK and SK Christmas Concert (9:00 am in the JS Dining Hall)

Dear Junior School Families,

It was so much fun to have all of our students, faculty and staff dress up for Halloween on Tuesday! We know how much they look forward to this special day, and were thrilled to be able to participate in a variety of activities to celebrate together.

Today, we had the opportunity to learn more about the Festival of Diwali, from some of our  students who celebrate this in their families. Diwali is the festival of lights that originated in India. It is one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddists, and other religions based in India. Even though the meaning of the celebration may be different, the enthusiasm, and joy it brings to people’s lives is what binds everyone together. While the story varies from place to place, people together learn to rejoice in the inner light of their lives. Be sure to check our Havergal’s social media pages to see photos!

A reminder that we will have our Mid-Term November Break next week. Students will have school on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. They will return to school on Tuesday, November 14. We hope our students have a wonderful holiday!

Warmly,

Kate White

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

• New Junior School Playscape!
• How You Can Help to Reduce the Spread of Respiratory Viruses this Fall and Winter
• Green and Gold Shop Hour Next Week
• Making Changes to Your Child’s Attendance and Arrival/Dismissal Schedule
• Dressing for Outdoor Play
• Junior School Parent-Teacher Interviews 
• Winter Co-Curriculars – Registration Opened Today!
• Fall Co-Curriculars
• Notes from the HCPA
• What’s On the Menu This Week
• Your Child’s Personalized Calendar
• Key Dates on the Horizon

Latest News

New Junior School Playscape!  

We are excited to announce that the Junior School will be getting a new outdoor playscape later this fall! Thanks to the generosity and commitment of our donor community, this new play structure will not only support play, discovery and learning but also provide an inclusive space for children of all abilities and serve as a gathering place to build friendships. 

Faculty, academic leaders and our Facilities department have collaborated with designers to create a structure that facilitates open-ended, creative play and complements our natural landscape. Some key features include: 

• Wood and engineered wood fibre composed of sustainable materials;
• Slides, bridges, ramps, a tunnel, rings and flat spaces; and
• 2,400 square feet in size. 

The playscape will be situated at the edge of Lower Pitch, adjacent to the Lisa Hardie Trail and neighbouring woodlands. Construction is scheduled to begin in mid-November and will take approximately six weeks to complete. All construction zones will be fully fenced, enclosed and signed appropriately for safety purposes and our Facilities Director will be monitoring the project.

Please note that there will be no impact on Junior School athletics, co-curriculars or academics during construction of the playscape. Lower Pitch will remain open for use and both recess and lunch will proceed as usual outdoors. 

We look forward to having an exciting new outdoor space for our students to enjoy! 

How You Can Help to Reduce the Spread of Respiratory Viruses this Fall and Winter

Reduce virus spread

• Stay home if sick or have symptoms of being sick, even if they are mild.
• Use the TPH screening questionnaire or the provincial COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool before attending school or work if there are symptoms of illness.
• Clean hands often.
• Cover their cough or sneeze with a tissue or their elbow.
• Wear a well-fitted, high-quality mask in crowded indoor settings with poor ventilation, especially if at higher risk of getting very sick

Get the updated COVID-19 and flu vaccine this fall

• Both vaccines are important to prevent serious illness.
• The updated COVID-19 vaccine targets the XBB variant and will better protect from the variants spreading now and long-COVID.
• Everyone six months and older can get the updated COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine starting October 30^th, 2023 at:
  • Toronto Public Health fixed-site vaccination clinics. Book an appointment at TPHbookings.ca. Only one appointment is needed to get both vaccines.
  • Participating pharmacies or health care provider’s office.

Visit toronto.ca/health to learn more about: Respiratory Viruses: Information for Parents & Caregivers

Green & Gold Shop Hours Next Week

• The Green & Gold Shop will be closed on Wednesday, November 8, and Thursday, November 9.

REMINDERS

Making Changes to Your Child’s Attendance and Arrival/Dismissal Schedule

The Junior School Office (JSO) is requesting parents/guardians to use Student Logistics Requests on the Parent Portal to update all attendance matters, including full day absence(s), late arrivals, early dismissals, as well as leaving early/returning to campus. As well as updating Veracross please kindly email your child’s teacher.

Please click here to see a parent guide for using the Student Logistics Requests.

Thank you kindly for your support.

Dressing For Outdoor Play

With the colder weather now here, please ensure that your child comes to school with the appropriate clothing so that they can enjoy their time outdoors. 

A reminder that students are permitted to wear Havergal “Spirit Wear,” such as HC plaid lounge pants or sweatpants. These can be a great option, as an extra layer of warmth,   when they come to school, or go out at recess, before we get into “snowsuit” season. They are NOT, however, permitted to wear these items in class, or during the regular school day.  

Junior School Parent-Teacher Interviews 

The first Junior School Parent/Teacher Conferences of the school year will take place virtually via Zoom on:

• Thursday, November 16 from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm 
  • There will be an early dismissal on this day
    • JK- Gr. 3: 1:30-1:45 pm
    • Gr.4-6: 1:45-2:00 pm
    • Gator Care will run from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm; billing begins at 2:00 pm and be sure to register for Gator Care by Monday, November 13th, so that we can ensure we have the appropriate staffing.
• Friday, November 17 from 8:00am – 3:00pm 
  • Please note there are NO CLASSES or Co-Curriculars on this day

Havergal’s online booking system – PickAtime

The online conference booking system used by Havergal College is called PickAtime. 

PickAtime is now open and CLOSES: Thursday, November 9 at 6:00 pm

• Once you have finished booking your appointments; the Zoom link will appear 
• If you have any last changes, please contact Sarah Robertson (srobertson@havergal.on.ca) 

Please note:

• CLICK HERE  to sign into your pickAtime account with your password.
• If you do not have a pickAtime account, please create a pickAtime link in advance of the online opening. 
• Please be sure to select the “Junior School” option in the drop down menu (not the “Upper School” or “Green and Gold”).

Need any Further Help?

For assistance with pickAtime, please contact the IT Service Desk at servicedesk@havergal.on.ca (416) 483-3843 ext. 6663 and they will assist you. Their hours of operation are from Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 5 pm.

Winter Co-Curriculars

Please note:

• All registration for clubs, arts and athletics can be done in the “Registration” section of the Parent Portal. Here is the:  JS Winter Co-Curricular Catalogue for your review
• Registration is now open and can be found on the parent portal. 
• Registration will close on Tuesday, November 14th at 8:00am.  
• Clubs and Arts programming begin the week of January 15. 
• Most athletic programming begins the week of November 14th.
  •  Please reference the JS Athletics Schedule for more information.

Clubs and Arts 

• Questions? Please contact: srobertson@havergal.on.ca 

Fall Athletics

We wrapped up fall athletics last Monday with our U12 XCountry finals. Congratulations to Elle D, Vanessa R, Leigh S and Viviana S who all placed in the top 10. A special shout out to our very own Charlotte G who placed 1st out of 133 runners! 

In case you missed it, these pictures are taken by our professional photographer who captures the moments and the spirit that the students display.
Fall Athletic Photographs. 

NOTES FROM THE HCPA

Ivy Market – Tuesday, November 21 

Use the links below to purchase tickets:

• Cocktail Party Tickets
• Gingerbread House & Lucky Draw Tickets

Use the links below to contribute baked goods, or to volunteer at the Bake Sale:

• Sign Up to Contribute Baked Goods
• Sign Up to Volunteer 

HCPA Marketplace

The HCPA Marketplace is now online—get your holiday shopping done early! 

• View Marketplace Catalog 
• Place Your Order 

HCPA Coffee Mornings at HC – For Parents, By Parents (Grades 4 – 6; Friday, December 1)

We look forward to seeing you for coffee and conversation in the beautiful Old Girls BioWall/Student Commons space at the Upper School from 8:00 to 9:30 am. 

(RSVP – hcpa.parentevents@gmail.com).

WHAT’S ON THE MENU NEXT WEEK

• JS Menu for November 6 – November 8 

YOUR CHILD’S PERSONALIZED CALENDAR

Use this link to see a personalized summary of your child’s activities next week, on the Parent Portal.

KEY DATES ON THE HORIZON 

Tuesday, November 7

• Remembrance Day Prayers (8:30 am – 9:00 am in the JS Gym)

Thursday, November 9 – Monday, November 13

• November Break – No Classes
• Thursday, November 9 – Professional Development Day for Faculty

Tuesday, November 14 

• Classes Resume

Thursday, November 16

• Parent Teacher Interviews 3 pm – 7:00 pm 
• Early Dismissal
  • JK- Gr. 3: 1:30-1:45 pm
  • Gr.4-6: 1:45-2:00 pm

Friday, November 17

• Parent Teacher Interviews (8:00 am – 3:00 pm)
• No Classes

Tuesday, November 21

• Ivy Market & Cocktail Party

Friday, December 1 (8:00 am – 9:30 am at the Upper School Bio Wall)

•  HCPA Coffee Morning for Parents by Parents in Grades 4 to 6