Dear Junior School Families,
In our final edition of “The Weekly – Junior School,” I wanted to offer a sincere note of thanks to all of you for your partnership and support of Havergal this year. We have already accomplished so much together as a community, and we are excited to see all that 2025 has in store.
Our faculty and staff have been so blown away by the beautiful notes and gifts we have received throughout the week, including from the HCPA, sharing your appreciation with our amazing team. We are truly grateful for your generosity and kindness. Thank you.
I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday over the next few weeks, and a well deserved opportunity to rest, and spend time with family and friends. May the spirit of the season bring you all much joy, health and happiness. Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all those celebrating.
We will look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday, January 7.
Warmly,
Kate
Today’s edition of “The Weekly” contains information on the following:
Latest News
Reminders
- First Day of Classes in January
- Pizza Lunch is on Tuesday, January 7
- Registering for Gator Care
- Co-Curriculars
- What’s on the Menu in January
- Notes from the HCPA
- Key Dates on the Horizon
LATEST NEWS
Major Dates Calendar for 2025 – 2026
Please see the link to the Major Dates School Calendar for 2025-2026. We send the link to this calendar out at this time to allow employees and families to plan for the upcoming school year. Please be aware that it is subject to change and from time to time we need to make adjustments to it.
Family Independence Challenge!
As we enter a much-needed winter break, we wanted to share a fun challenge that we learned about, and adapted, through The Laurel School Center for Research on Girls.
Fostering independence in new areas takes time, making the more relaxed pace of winter break a great chance to undertake practical challenges to build your child’s resilience in daily life. You can download and use the BINGO cards linked below as a rough guide or mark off squares to celebrate your child’s growing independence. Feel free to pencil in your family’s own ideas for building independence and resilience in the free corner squares! You are also welcome to create your own, based on your daughter’s goals.
Family independence challenge BINGO cards:
REMINDERS
First Day of Classes in January
We look forward to welcoming students back to class on Tuesday, January 7
Pizza Lunch is on Tuesday, January 7
A reminder that students will have Pizza Lunch on the first day back at school!
Registering for Gator Care
Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday season from the Gator Care team. Also, if you want to register your kids for Gator Care the link is shared below. Moreover, you can email and inform us if your child will no longer come to Gator Care regularly.
CO-CURRICULARS
Athletics
Clubs
- Winter Clubs start the week of January 13, 2025 so make sure to check your child’s personalized calendar for their activities (instructions below).
WHAT’S ON THE MENU IN JANUARY
NOTES FROM THE HCPA
We wish you a joyful and restful holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments with loved ones. Thank you for being such an important part of our community—we look forward to an exciting year ahead!
KEY DATES ON THE HORIZON
Friday, December 20
- No Classes – School Closed for December Break
Monday, January 6
- No school for students
- Faculty Professional Development
Tuesday, January 7
- Classes resume
Tuesday, January 28
- Holocaust Remembrance Prayers (8:25 am – 8:55 am in the JS Gym)
Friday, January 31
- Lunar New Year Prayers (8:25 am – 8:55 am in the JS Gym)
Friday, February 14
- Mid Term Break – School Closed
Monday, February 17
- Mid Term Break – School Closed
Friday, March 7
- Last Day of Classes
Monday, March 10 – Monday, March 24
- March Break
Tuesday, March 25
- Classes Resume for Students
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