Dear Junior School Families,
Today marks our final edition of “The Weekly – Junior School” for the 2023 – 2024 school year.
Congratulations to all of our students, families, faculty and staff for another successful end of the school year! While the Closing Ceremony that we enjoyed yesterday was definitely a time to honour the year that we have had together, to show gratitude for the lessons we have learned and the challenges we have overcome, it was also a time to look forward…with confidence, optimism, and joy. Confidence that the lessons and skills we have learned have prepared us for whatever comes our way; Optimism that we will continue to move forward together being inquisitive, having integrity, showing courage and leading from a place of compassion; and Joy at being part of a community where we are able to not only to learn, laugh, and play together, but to all be our authentic selves.
As promised, here are Photos from the Junior School Closing Ceremony for you to enjoy!
We are very much looking forward to welcoming people back in September! A very special congratulations and best wishes to our Grade 6s who will soon be “crossing the bridge” and starting their Upper School Journey!
Today’s edition of “The Weekly” contains information on the following:
- Summer Messages
- End of Year Report Cards
- Introducing This Year’s Summer Reading Challenge!
- Notes from the HCPA
- Celebration Saturday
- Key Dates On The Horizon
LATEST NEWS
Summer Messages
New and returning families will receive two communications from the school over the summer, regarding the 2024-2025 school year. You can expect them in your email on the following dates:
- Wednesday, July 3
- Wednesday, August 21
REMINDERS
End of Year Report Cards
Report cards will be available online at 9:00 am on Thursday, June 20th.
Introducing This Year’s Summer Reading Challenge!
Ms. Read (Librarian), and Ms. Tulli (Literacy Coordinator) did a fabulous job getting everyone excited about this year’s Junior School Summer Reading Challenge. Be sure to check out the website to learn more, and to download a copy of the reading book tracker. There are also tons of great recommendations for books to read, from JK – Grade 1, Grades 2 & 3, and Grades 4 – 6.
This information will also be part of our first summer communication for all new and returning families.
NOTES FROM THE HCPA
Pre-Loved Uniform Sale – Save the Date!
Are you hoping to purchase a few pre-loved items before the beginning of the next school year? The HCPA will be hosting a sale BEFORE school starts on Wednesday, August 28 from 11 am – 2 pm at the Upper School (Rotunda). More details will be shared later in the summer.
JS A-mazing Race – Survey
Whether or not you attended the JS A-mazing Race, the HCPA would appreciate your feedback. Click here to complete a short survey that will help us shape future events.
HCPA Roles for the 2024-25 school year
Are you interested in getting involved with the HCPA? There are a few positions still available, including Celebration Saturday Bazaar Co-Chair. Please email hcpacommittee@gmail.com for more information.
CELEBRATION SATURDAY
Saturday, September 28 – Getting Involved
We will be looking for many volunteers to help on the 28th 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.
More details will be shared over the summer but If you know you are interested now, please feel free to email hcpa.committee@gmail.com and they will add you to our contact list. We really appreciate your support as 100% of the profits from Celebration Saturday go directly to our nine Community Partners—find out more about them here!
KEY DATES ON THE HORIZON
Monday, July 1
- Health Information Must be Updated on Magnus
Wednesday, July 3
- New and returning families to receive first of two summer communications regarding the 2024-2025 school year
Wednesday, August 21
- New and returning families to receive first of two summer communications regarding the 2024-2025 school year
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