A Message From the Head of the Junior School – Friday, February 9, 2024

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Dear Junior School Families, 

What a wonderful week of celebration and learning we had in the Junior School!

On Tuesday, we honoured the beginning of Black History Month with stories, inspiration and music with contributions by both Junior and Upper School students. Then, today, we came together again to celebrate the Lunar New Year. It is always such a pleasure to have so many families attend these celebrations, for the students to openly share stories and family traditions, and for us to learn together. A huge thank you to Rev. Ruch, Ms. Watt and Ms. Robertson, and to all of our parents and students who contributed to these truly awesome events.  

For all those celebrating this weekend, we wish you a Happy Lunar New Year.

Warmly,

Kate White

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

LATEST NEWS

Grandpals’ Day – Save the Date – Friday, April 5th (10:00 am – 11:30 am)

The Junior School is thrilled to be holding “Grandpals’ Day” once again, on Friday, April 5th from 10:00 am – 11:30 am. On this special day, grandparents or other senior friends are invited to attend a special reception hosted by our Principal, Dr. Katrina Samson and myself. They will then have an opportunity to spend time in their granddaughter’s classroom, see their learning, and experience some of the magic of the Junior School.

RSVP link

Should you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Robertson in the Junior School Office (srobertson@havergal.on.ca) 

Nowruz – Call For Student Participation in Prayers

We will be celebrating Nowruz in the Junior School on March 5 from 8:30 – 9 AM which will be followed by a small reception in the JS Dining Hall.

If your child celebrates Nowruz, and is interested in participating in this special Prayers, please email Rev. Ruch (jruch@havergal.ca) by Wednesday, February 21. 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 this experience.

Please note that students who celebrate Nowruz are invited to wear their celebratory clothing on this day!

REMINDERS

Tuesday, February 13 is Hockey Day!

Havergal will play against the BSS U20 Hockey team in a battle for the Hewitt Cup on Tuesday, February 13th at the Mattemy Arena. The puck drops at 12:45 pm. We are eagerly looking forward to seeing the Junior School Hockey Team play against the BSS Junior School Team at half-time!

This annual hockey game is HIGHLY spirited, and looked forward to all year. All students in Grades 4 – 6 will be attending, while our students in JK – Grade 3 will remain at school, and catch some of the action on the live feed. GO GATORS!

To learn more about Hockey Day click here.

Spirit Week- Monday, Feb 12 – Thursday, Feb 15

Havergal Spirit Week is almost here to help us keep smiling and engaged through the grey days of winter.  Be sure to take note of what to wear each day. 

Here is the schedule for your reference:

Monday, February 12 – House Colour Day

  • Students are invited to dress down in house colours to show their spirit as we kick off the week.

Tuesday, February 13- Hockey Day

  • Students in JK–  Grade 6 are invited to wear FULL green and gold clothing to show their school spirit 
  • Students in Grades 4-6 will be attending the Hewitt Cup Hockey game in the afternoon.

Wednesday, February 14 – Valentine’s Day

  • JK-Grade 6 students are invited to dress down in Valentine colours (Red, White, Pink, Purple) or in anything that they LOVE!

Thursday, February 15  –  Cozy Day

  • JK- Grade 6 Students are invited to wear anything that makes them feel cozy! 

Friday, February 16 – Monday, February 19 – Family Day Weekend

  • No Classes

CO-CURRICULARS

Athletics

JS Athletics Schedule 

Performing Arts & Clubs

NOTES FROM THE HCPA

Yoga at the BioWall/Student Commons

Parents are invited to join the HCPA at 2pm for yoga on February 22 or February 29. Sign up soon as space is limited!

JS A-mazing Race 

This year’s A-mazing Race will take place on Sunday, May 5. All Junior School students and an adult guest are invited to join us for this fun event. Save the date!

Moms’ Night Out

Save the date for this year’s Moms’ Night Out—Thursday, May 23, 2024. More details coming soon.

WHAT’S ON THE MENU

JS Menu for Feb 12 – Feb 15 

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 

Monday, February 12 – Thursday, February 15

  • Spirit Week (for details see above)

Tuesday, February 13 

  • Hockey Day

Friday, February 16

  • Mid-term Break (No Classes)

Monday, February 19

  • Mid-term Break (No Classes)

Tuesday, February 20

  • Classes Resume

March Break and Easter Long Weekend

  • Friday, March 8 – Last Day of Classes
  • Monday, March 11 – Monday, March 25 (Break – No Classes)
  • Monday, March 25 – Professional Development Day for Teachers
  • Tuesday, March 26 – Classes Resume
  • Friday, March 29 – Good Friday (No Classes)
  • Monday, April 1 – Easter Monday (No Classes)
  • Tuesday, April 2 – Classes Resume

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