A Message From the Head of the Junior School – Thursday, November 7, 2024

On By havergaljuniorschool

Dear Junior School Families,

Thank you to our teachers for preparing the first set of report cards for the 2024-2025 school year. We hope they offered you a high level summary of how your daughter is progressing with her learning skills. We are excited by the conversations that will take place next week during Parent-Teacher Conferences, where you will have the chance to connect more deeply to discuss your daughters strengths and key next steps. We are grateful for your partnership.

We hope that the November Mid-term Break allows for some time to rest and recharge. 

Sincerely,

Kate

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

LATEST NEWS

Dress-Down Day on Wednesday, November 13

Students, faculty and staff are all invited to come to school not in uniform.

Save The Date: Student Led Conferences – Friday, April 11 

Mark your calendars! As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting students to be “future ready” we are bringing Student-Led Conferences to the Junior School. The purpose of these student-driven meetings is to provide an opportunity for students to engage in conversation about their learning with their families. They also act to promote reflection, and focus on the process of learning, rather than on a final product. 

We will be sharing more about what to expect at these meetings in the new year, but we wanted to make sure people noted the time in your calendars, for your planning  purposes.

Halloween Candy

Now that Halloween is behind us, we ask that you the students leave their sweet treats at home! Thank you for your support.

Cleaning Out the Lost and Found: November 12 -15

We are Lost & Found items will be on display on the tables by the STEM lab. Parents and students are encouraged to check for lost belongings. We will make every effort to return labelled items to the students.

All unclaimed items will be donated to New Circles, or will go to the Used Uniform Sale, on Monday November 18.

Please be sure to label ALL of their child(ren)’s clothing, as this makes it much easier for items to be returned. As we head into the winter season, we encourage you to make sure that things like coats, snow pants, boots, hats, and mitts are clearly labelled as well.

What is New in Gator Care?

Should your daughter attend Gator Care on a regular basis, we encourage you to read the Gator Care Monthly Blast. This will provide you with a high-level overview of what is happening, and quick reminders.

Registration for Gator Care on Thursday, November 14 (Parent-Teacher Conferences)

Please note that registration for Gator Care is required for November 14, for Parent Teacher Conferences, so that we can ensure proper staffing ratios. This must be completed by Monday, November 11.  Regular charges apply, starting at the end of your child’s dismissal time.

To register, please follow the steps below:

  • Login to the Parent Portal;
  • Once you have logged in successfully, click on Junior School;
  • You will see that there is a link to “After School Gator Care” under the REGISTRATIONS’ section;  
  • Clink on it, and you will be able to register. A screen shot of what to look for is below for your reference.

Winter Pathway Closures – Starting on November 12 

Please note that the pathway behind the Art Room, the  STEM lab and  JS Dining Hall is closed during the months, due to safety reasons.

Kindergarten families are asked to either drop their daughter off at the front door in the morning, or to use the pathway that is located at the front of the Junior School for both drop-off and pick-up.

CO-CURRICULARS

Registration for Winter Co-curriculars is now open and closes at 8pm on Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Athletics

  • Most Winter Athletics start the week of November 18th except U12 Swim & U12 Hockey. 
  • Please check the JS Athletics Schedule for specific details.

Clubs

  • Fall clubs continue as scheduled, except during the mid-term break and will reconvene on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

NOTES FROM THE HCPA

Ivy Market Details

  • Ivy Market is coming on Thursday, November 21!  Please click HERE to learn more and pre-order custom Havergal gifts from a curated list of vendors.
  • Pre-order Robyn’s cookie dough HERE and please click HERE to volunteer for Ivy Market. 
  • The HCPA Holiday Marketplace is now online on our new shopify website!  Click HERE to get your holiday shopping done early. (password hcpa2024)

WHAT’S ON THE MENU NEXT WEEK

YOUR CHILD’S PERSONALIZED CALENDAR

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

KEY DATES ON THE HORIZON

Monday, November 11

  • Last Day to register for Gator Care on Thursday, November 14 for Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • gatorcare@havergal.on.ca 

Tuesday, November 12

  • Classes resume

Thursday, Nov 14, 2024

  • Parent-Teacher Conferences (3:00 pm – 8:00 pm) 
  • There will be an early dismissal on this day
    • JK-Grade 3: 1:30 pm – 1:45 pm
    • Gr.4-6: 1:45 pm – 2:00 pm
  • All clubs have been cancelled on this day. This includes Private Music Lessons.

Friday, November 15 from 8:00am – 3:00pm 

  • Parent/Teacher Conferences continue over Zoom from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.
  • Please note there are NO CLASSES, no Co-Curriculars, or Gator Care.

Thursday, November 21

  • The Ivy Market (10:00 am – 5:00 pm in the Brenda Robson Hall)

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