Dear Junior School Parents,

As you know, report cards were published on Veracross this past Wednesday.
Should you have any questions please reach out to the appropriate teacher who will be happy to speak with you.

This afternoon, shortly after the blog is sent out, our Kindergarten students will be hitting the stage with their Christmas Concert.  This is always a highlight of the year, and will be enjoyed by all. Photos and videos will be available on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram later today.

We also look forward to welcoming you to the Brenda Robson Hall on Tuesday, December 18th at 4:00 p.m. for the Grade 1 – 6 Concert. The students had a rehearsal this morning as part of prayers, and are sounding magical.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Beyond the Ivy Walls
• Wacky Festive Sweater Day on Monday
• Raptors and Leaf Draw – Last Chance to Enter
• Christmas Concert – Performance Dress Reminders
• Carol Service
• Athletics
• Important Links
• Important Dates on the Horizon

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE DRAWS

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, December 17

• Wacky Festive Sweater Day (on top of uniform)
• 8:30 am – 8:50 am: JS Prayers, Advent #3 (Rev. Douglas)
• 11:50 am: Movie in Gym for students who supported  the Gr. 5 fundraiser
• 12:10 am – 12:50 am: Grade 3/4 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm: Grade 1 – 6 String ensemble (Music Room)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.5 Homework Club

Tuesday, December 18

• 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm: Grade 5/6 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm: Junior Choir (Music Room)
• 4:00 – 5:00 pm: Gr.1-6 Christmas Concert (Brenda Robson Hall)

Wednesday, December 19

• 8:30 – 9:00 am: House Breakfast (Grade 6 students are bringing in breakfast treats to share with other students in their house; please note there will be food available for those students with dietary restrictions)
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Recycling Rescuers
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.6 Homework Club

Thursday, December 12

• 12:50 – 2:10 pm:  Haverpal Activities 
• 2:20 pm:  Dismissal: JK – Grade 2
• 2:40 pm:  Dismissal: Grade 3 – 6 for Christmas Break!

FRIDAY DECEMBER 21 – JANUARY 6 – **SCHOOL CLOSED -CHRISTMAS BREAK –

Monday, January 7

• Classes resume

Dear Junior School Parents,

As you know, report cards were published on Veracross this past Wednesday.
Should you have any questions please reach out to the appropriate teacher who will be happy to speak with you.

This afternoon, shortly after the blog is sent out, our Kindergarten students will be hitting the stage with their Christmas Concert.  This is always a highlight of the year, and will be enjoyed by all. Photos and videos will be available on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram later today.

We also look forward to welcoming you to the Brenda Robson Hall on Tuesday, December 18th at 4:00 p.m. for the Grade 1 – 6 Concert. The students had a rehearsal this morning as part of prayers, and are sounding magical.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Beyond the Ivy Walls
• Wacky Festive Sweater Day on Monday
• Raptors and Leaf Draw – Last Chance to Enter
• Christmas Concert – Performance Dress Reminders
• Carol Service
• Athletics
• Important Links
• Important Dates on the Horizon

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE DRAWS

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, December 17

• Wacky Festive Sweater Day (on top of uniform)
• 8:30 am – 8:50 am: JS Prayers, Advent #3 (Rev. Douglas)
• 11:50 am: Movie in Gym for students who supported  the Gr. 5 fundraiser
• 12:10 am – 12:50 am: Grade 3/4 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm: Grade 1 – 6 String ensemble (Music Room)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.5 Homework Club

Tuesday, December 18

• 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm: Grade 5/6 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm: Junior Choir (Music Room)
• 4:00 – 5:00 pm: Gr.1-6 Christmas Concert (Brenda Robson Hall)

Wednesday, December 19

• 8:30 – 9:00 am: House Breakfast (Grade 6 students are bringing in breakfast treats to share with other students in their house; please note there will be food available for those students with dietary restrictions)
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Recycling Rescuers
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.6 Homework Club

Thursday, December 12

• 12:50 – 2:10 pm:  Haverpal Activities 
• 2:20 pm:  Dismissal: JK – Grade 2
• 2:40 pm:  Dismissal: Grade 3 – 6 for Christmas Break!

FRIDAY DECEMBER 21 – JANUARY 6 – **SCHOOL CLOSED -CHRISTMAS BREAK –

Monday, January 7

• Classes resume

Dear Junior School Parents,

A huge thank you to all of those who have brought in their donations for the Can-struction Project (both cans and money) and the winter clothing drive for New Circles.  Your generosity is much appreciated.  If you have not yet brought in your contributions, there is still time!  We have extended the deadline until the end of the day on Tuesday, December 11.

We wish you all a wonderful weekend.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Raptors and Leaf Draw
• Concert Tickets – Returns and Re-Distributions
• Athletics
• Important Links
• Important Dates on the Horizon

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE DRAWS

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, December 10

• 7:00 am -8:00 am U12 Green Vball (JS Gym)
• 8:30 am – 8:50 am:   JS Prayers, Advent #2 (Rev. Douglas)
• 12:10 am – 12:50 am Grade 5/6 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm  U12 Gold Vball (JS Gym)
• 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Grade 5 Homework Club
• 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Grade 1 – 6 String ensemble (Music Room)

Tuesday, December 11

• 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm Grade 5/6 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Junior Choir (Music Room)

Wednesday, December 12

• 7:00 am -8:00 am U11 Vball (JS Gym)
• 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm Grade 3/4Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Volleyball Squad (JS Gym)
• 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Grade 6 Homework Club
• 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm Primary Choir (Music Room)
• 4:00 pm JS/US Full Report Available to Parents

Thursday, December 13

• 7:00 am – 8:00 am Hockey Squad Practice at UCC
• 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm  Grade 4 Homework Club
• 3:30-4:45 U11 Vball (US GYM C)
• 3:30-4:45 U12 Gold and Green Vball (US GYM A/B)

Friday, December 14

• 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm Grade 3/4 Math Discussion Group  (Learning Hub)
• 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Kindergarten Concert and Reception (JS Gym, and Kindergarten Classrooms)

Tuesday, December 18

• 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Christmas Concert – Grade 1 – 6 (Brenda Robson Hall)

Wednesday, December 19

• Carol Service – St. Paul’s Cathedral, 7:00-8:30 pm

Thursday, December 20

• Early Dismissal
  • 2:20 pm –  Dismissal (JK – Grade 2)
  • 2:40 pm – Dismissal (Grade 3 – 6)

Thursday, December 21 – Sunday, January 6

• Christmas Break

Monday, January 7

• Classes resume

Dear Junior School Parents,

It is hard to believe that it is already the last day of November, and we are about to begin the holiday season!  To all those celebrating, we wish you a very Happy Hanukkah, and look forward to celebrating together as a community next Friday, December 7th at Hanukkah Prayers.

 Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Christmas Concert Tickets
• Winter Clothing Drive for New Circles
• Grade 5 Needs Your Help!
• Havergal 125th Anniversary
• Gator Care
• Athletics
• Important Links
• Important Dates on the Horizon

Christmas Concert Tickets

On Friday December 14th we invite you to attend the JK/SK Christmas concert from 2:00-3:00 pm in the JS Gym. Tickets ARE NOT required for this event.  We warmly welcome parents, family members and friends to come join us for this festive event.

On Tuesday December 18th at 4:00 pm, we invite you to attend the JS Grades 1-6 Christmas Concert in the Brenda Robson Hall. The girls are sure to leave you in a festive mood as they perform songs for the holiday season.

TWO concert tickets will be given to your daughter in her Core Class on December 3rd. We’d ask that if you have extra tickets , you return them to the JS Office for re-distribution.

On December 3rd, you may contact the Front Office to request up to 2 extra tickets. These seats will be given out on a first come first served basis.

As tickets become available you will be notified by the front office the week of December 10th.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Winter Clothing Drive for New Circles

As in previous years, we will be collecting gently used outdoor winter gear (coats, snowpants, boots, hats, mitts, etc…)  for New Circles, a long-time Havergal Community Partnership.  Drop-off bins will be placed in front of the Learning Hub.

Final day for donations – Friday, December 14

Grade 5 Needs Your Help!

Grade 5 would like to invite the Havergal Junior School Community to contribute to the Canstruction® Design Challenge (CLICK HERE  to learn more about this project). Here is how you can help:

Bring in a Green Can to School!

• Each student, staff and faculty member is asked to bring in one can of food where the label is coloured primarily in green.
• Each grade will use the cans to construct a Christmas Tree with the purpose of raising awareness about local food banks.
• The cans will be donated to the North York Harvest Food Bank.

Make a $10 donation to go towards the project in exchange for participation in one or all of three fun-filled activities organized by the Grade 5 students.

• Activities will take place in December, January, and February (Dates TBD, during Lunch Recess). Activities may include things such as: Snowman Building Competitions, an “Ugly Sweater and Movie Day,” Lunchtime Crafts.
• We encourage the girls to find creative ways to earn the $10 at home, by doing helpful things such as: helping to shovel snow for a neighbour, clearing the table, walking the dog…
• Students will be asked to share how their earned their money, so we can learn from each other.

Students are asked to  bring in their can and  $10 on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7

Havergal’s 125th Anniversary

In 2019 Havergal will mark a significant milestone: our 125th anniversary. We will commemorate the occasion with a special performance to celebrate Havergal’s 125 years of academic excellence.

We invite you to join us on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Roy Thomson Hall at 7 pm for Past, Present, Future, an evening of dance, drama and musical performances.

Tickets for this evening occasion will be released in mid-January 2019 and we will share additional details with you in the coming months. Please note that this performance will replace our spring music concerts for this year and will be mandatory for students in Grades 4 to 12. Similar to Carol Service, students will be seated with their peers and teachers in their Houses. We are excited to embark on this journey together and the year of celebrations to come!

Gator Care

Time has flown by here at Havergal, and the girls already are feeling a growing excitement for the holiday break and the New Year! With that in mind, we are ramping up the crafts activities in the after-school Gator Care: iron-on beads, ornaments, wreaths, dreidels, snowflakes and personalized stationery galore! The girls are encouraged as well to help lead and guide some of these crafting stations as they are underway, and many of the older girls find sincere enjoyment in helping the younger ones out. 

Important Dates on the Horizon

Friday, December 7

• 8:25 am – 9:00 am Hanukkah Prayers

Wednesday, December 12

• JS/US Full Report Available to Parents @ 4:00pm

Friday, December 14

• JK/SK Christmas Concert, 2:00-3:00 pm (JS Gym)

Tuesday, December 18

• Christmas Concert Grade 1-6, 4:00-5:00 pm (Brenda Robson Hall – Upper School)

Wednesday, December 19

• Carol Service – St. Paul’s Cathedral, 7:00-8:30 pm

Thursday, December 20

• Early Dismissal

Thursday, December 21 – Sunday, January 6

• Christmas Break

Monday, January 7

• Classes resume

Dear Junior School Parents,

As is often the case, we have been using prayers as an opportunity to share important messages with our community.  This week, Ms. Watt has been focusing on the importance of “choosing to be kind.”  First, she shared a powerful picture book entitled “Be Kind” by Pat Zietlow Miller.  The story explores what it means to be kind, from asking someone to play, to standing up for someone being bullied. It invites the reader to think about how any act, big or small, can make a difference.  In addition, Ms. Watt shared a video that addressed how one act of kindness, can lead to many others.  Finally, the poetry of our Grade 4 students, was highlighted as they have been exploring this topic in class as well. As part of this conversation,  we also investigated how conversely,  one unkind word or action can leave a mark on someone not just in the moment, but for years to come. Our message is, was, and will continue to be “choose kind.”  

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Christmas Concert Tickets
• Holiday Giving
• Havergal 125th Anniversary
• Pick-up and Drop-Off Procedures
• Athletics
• Winter Clubs and Athletics – Registration Now Open!
• Important Links
• Important Dates on the Horizon

Christmas Concert Tickets

On Friday December 14th we invite you to attend the JK/SK Christmas concert from 2:00-3:00 pm in the JS Gym. Tickets ARE NOT required for this event.  We warmly welcome parents, family members and friends to come join us for this festive event.

On Tuesday December 18th at 4:00 pm, we invite you to attend the JS Grades 1-6 Christmas Concert in the Brenda Robson Hall. The girls are sure to leave you in a festive mood as they perform songs for the holiday season.

Two concert tickets will be given to your daughter in her Core Class on December 3rd. We’d ask that if you have extra tickets , you return them to the JS Office for re-distribution.

On December 3rd, you may contact the Front Office to request up to 2 extra tickets. These seats will be given out on a first come first served basis.

As tickets become available you will be notified by the front office the week of December 10th.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Holiday Giving

As in previous years, we will be collecting gently used outdoor winter gear (coats, snowpants, boots, hats, mitts, etc…)  for New Circles , a long-time Havergal Community Partnership.  Drop-off bins will be placed in front of the Learning Hub.

In addition, as part of our Day 9 initiative, students in Grade 5 have been learning about the food needs of people in our community, with an organization called the  “Canstruction Design Challenge.”  To learn more about the work that they have been doing: CLICK HERE

The Grade 5 students would like to involve our community in their work with the “Bring a Can to School Day” initiative.   

• Each student (and faculty/staff member) is asked to bring in a can of food with a label that is coloured primarily green, (if other colours they will be used as “ornaments”).
• Each class will then use the cans to construct a “Christmas Tree” to raise awareness around the need for food banks in our city.  The cans will then be donated to the North York Community Food Bank, another long time community partnership.  
• The Grade 5s will be explaining their work to the Junior School students at an upcoming prayers, so they have an understanding of what this initiative is all about.
• We ask that all cans are brought in to school by December 14.

Havergal’s 125th Anniversary

In 2019 Havergal will mark a significant milestone: our 125th anniversary. We will commemorate the occasion with a special performance to celebrate Havergal’s 125 years of academic excellence.

We invite you to join us on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Roy Thomson Hall at 7 pm for Past, Present, Future, an evening of dance, drama and musical performances.

Tickets for this evening occasion will be released in mid-January 2019 and we will share additional details with you in the coming months. Please note that this performance will replace our spring music concerts for this year and will be mandatory for students in Grades 4 to 12. Similar to Carol Service, students will be seated with their peers and teachers in their Houses. We are excited to embark on this journey together and the year of celebrations to come!

Pick-up and Drop-off Procedures

A reminder that adherence to our Pick-up and Drop-off procedures is necessary for the safety of all members of our community.  Please refer to the Junior School Traffic flow procedures and traffic flow map:

Junior School Traffic Flow Map
Junior School Traffic Flow Procedures

Important Dates on the Horizon

Wednesday, December 12

• JS/US Full Report Available to Parents @ 4:00pm

Friday, December 14

• JK/SK Christmas Concert, 2:00-3:00 pm (JS Gym)

Tuesday, December 18

• Christmas Concert Grade 1-6, 4:00-5:00 pm (Brenda Robson Hall – Upper School)

Wednesday, December 19

• Carol Service – St. Paul’s Cathedral, 7:00-8:30 pm

Thursday, December 20

• Early Dismissal

Thursday, December 21 – Sunday, January 6

• Christmas Break

Monday, January 7

• Classes resume

Dear Junior School Parents,

It was so lovely to see our students return after the mid-term break, refreshed and ready to continue learning. With just five weeks to go until the winter break, we are continuing to reinforce the importance of our school norms, as well what it means to be a member of the Havergal Community.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Healthy Snacks
• Outdoor Play
• Havergal 125th Anniversary
• Junior School Build
• Parking Reminder
• Athletics
• Winter Clubs and Athletics – Registration Now Open!
• Important Links
• Important Dates on the Horizon 

Healthy Snacks

With Halloween now behind us, a reminder that in order to reinforce good nutrition and ensure that children maintain a high energy level throughout the day, candy and soft drinks are not permitted in school. A high-energy snack such as fruit, cheese, crackers, yogurt and granola bars may be brought from home to be eaten at recess.

Outdoor Play

With the first snowfall of the season, please ensure that your daughter has all the appropriate outdoor gear, so that she can fully engage in outdoor play at recess.  It is also recommended that she keep an extra pair of socks or tights in her bag, in the event she gets wet while outside.

Havergal’s 125th Anniversary

In 2019 Havergal will mark a significant milestone: our 125th anniversary. We will commemorate the occasion with a special performance to celebrate Havergal’s 125 years of academic excellence.

We invite you to join us on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Roy Thomson Hall at 7 pm for Past, Present, Future, an evening of dance, drama and musical performances.

Tickets for this evening occasion will be released in mid-January 2019 and we will share additional details with you in the coming months. Please note that this performance will replace our spring music concerts for this year and will be mandatory for students in Grades 4 to 12. Similar to Carol Service, students will be seated with their peers and teachers in their Houses. We are excited to embark on this journey together and the year of celebrations to come!

Junior School Build

The foundational work for our new facilities at the Junior School is nearly complete and we will be moving onto the next phase of construction—structural work—very soon. During this phase of the build, structural steel will at arriving to the work site and assembly for the new buildings will begin.

You may see cranes and steel beams inside the construction site once this work commences. As always, all work will take place inside the construction zone, however, some construction may be visible at times from the Junior School driveway due to the nature of the work.

In planning this project, we have established the necessary construction protocols with student safety at the forefront. Overhead protection has been installed to provide an additional safety barrier near the driveway and walkway, as safety remains our number one priority. To watch this portion of the build take shape, visit our Junior School live feed.

Parking Reminder

While Rosewell Avenue can be very busy during the morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up periods, we ask that you be mindful of the appropriate parking areas in the neighbourhood. Please take note of the accessible parking spaces in the area and do not use these spaces unless you are an accessible parking permit holder.

These spaces are necessary for citizens with restricted mobility and should not otherwise be used for stopping or parking without a permit.

Parking for Junior School visitors is available at the Cohen Field parking lot, the Upper School parking lot and on nearby side streets in allocated parking zones only. We ask that you please abide by the City of Toronto parking regulations when parking off-site and be a respectful neighbour.

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, November 19- Friday, November 23

• JS Winter Athletic Tryouts

Wednesday, December 12

• JS/US Full Report Available to Parents @ 4:00pm

Friday, December 14

• JK/SK Christmas Concert, 2:00-3:00 pm

Tuesday, December 18

• Christmas Concert Grade 1-6, 4:00-6:00 pm

Wednesday, December 19

• Carol Service – St. Paul’s Cathedral, 7:00-8:30 pm

Thursday, December 20

• Early Dismissal

Thursday, December 21 – Sunday, January 6

• Christmas Break

Monday, January 7

• Classes resume

Dear Junior School Parents,

As we start our mid-term break, we wish you a wonderful few days with family and friends, and look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Tuesday, November 13.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

• HCPA News – Annual Parent Luncheon Tickets on Sale Now
• Athletics
• Winter Clubs and Athletics – Registration Opens Nov. 13
• Important Links
• Important Dates on the Horizon 

HCPA News

Parent Luncheon:  Ticket sales are now open for the HCPA Parent Luncheon and can be purchased on the following link: HCPA Parent Luncheon Registration

Important Dates on the Horizon

Tuesday, November 13 

• Classes resume

Monday, November 19- Friday, November 23

• JS Winter Athletic Tryouts

Thursday, December 6

• JS/US Full Report Available to Parents @ 4:00pm

Friday, December 14

• JK/SK Christmas Concert, 2:00-3:00 pm

Tuesday, December 18

• Christmas Concert Grade 1-6, 4:00-6:00 pm

Wednesday, December 19

• Carol Service – St. Paul’s Cathedral, 7:00-8:30 pm

Thursday, December 20

• Early Dismissal

Thursday, December 21 – Sunday, January 6

• Christmas Break

Monday, January 7

• Classes resume

Dear Junior School Parents,

It has been another couple of full weeks at Havergal! Between Parent-Teacher Interviews, Halloween, Day 9, Coffee and Conversations, and celebrating Diwali in Prayers this morning, we have very much to be grateful for.  Yesterday, we started the day by talking about the multitude of feelings we can experience during any one day, especially during busy times such as this. We then took a few minutes to engage in a guided meditation to help us to slow our thoughts, concentrate on our breath and reflect on our feelings. These moments are so important, not only because they provide us with a sense of calm, but because they help us to consolidate our learning, as well as acknowledge and enjoy the many blessings in our lives.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Midterm Break
• Pizza Day – Monday November 5th
• Remembrance Day  – Poppies for Donation
• What’s Happening in Gator Care
• HCPA News – Annual Parent Luncheon Tickets on Sale Now
• Athletics
• Winter Clubs and Athletics – Registration Opens Nov. 13
• Important Links
• Important Dates on the Horizon 

Midterm Break

A reminder that there is no school from Wednesday, November 7 to Monday, November 12.  School resumes on Tuesday, November 13.

Pizza Day

Monday, November 5th is Pizza Day!

Remembrance Day

• The Remembrance Day Service takes place on Monday, November 5th
• Please arrive no later than 8:15 am, for an 8:20 am start time
• Students are to wear #1 Dress
• Teachers have been collecting donations for students to receive poppies to wear for the service.

 What’s Happening in Gator Care

With the first few months of autumn whizzing by, our gals in the after school Gator Care program have been busy having fun and working together! Over the next few weeks we will be introducing more crafts into the program, making sure that our bright, young minds are engaged while having fun even after the bell rings! Some activities planned for the month of November include: puppet making and puppet show box (where they will perform using their creations), stationary making (envelopes and stamps), simple weaving, and more! To sign up for gator-care please email: gatorcare@havergal.on.ca

To check out pictures of all the fun in Gator Care, click here:  Gator Care Fun!

HCPA News

Parent Luncheon:  Ticket sales are now open for the HCPA Parent Luncheon and can be purchased on the following link: HCPA Parent Luncheon Registration

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, November 5

• Remembrance Day Service, 8:20-9:00 am (#1 Dress)

Wednesday, November 7 – Monday, November 12

• Mid-term Break:  School Closed

Tuesday, November 13 

• Classes resume

Monday, November 19- Friday, November 23

• JS Winter Athletic Tryouts

Thursday, December 6

• JS/US Full Report Available to Parents @ 4:00pm

Friday, December 14

• JK/SK Christmas Concert, 2:00-3:00 pm

Tuesday, December 18

• Christmas Concert Grade 1-6, 4:00-6:00 pm

Wednesday, December 19

• Carol Service – St. Paul’s Cathedral, 7:00-8:30 pm

Thursday, December 20

• Early Dismissal

Thursday, December 21 – Sunday, January 6

• Christmas Break

Monday, January 7

• Classes resume

Dear Junior School Parents,

It has been such a pleasure to see so many families over the last two days for Parent-Teacher Conferences. These conversations are an opportunity to discuss your daughter’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 daughter’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 the weather gets colder, please ensure that your daughter brings the proper outdoor clothing (hat, mittens, warm coat, boots etc) for outdoor recesses (morning and afternoon), so that she can enjoy her time outside.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Day 9 Information
• Halloween
• Diwali Prayers
• Remembrance Day  – Poppies for Donation
• Safe Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures
• School Portraits – Ordering
• HCPA News – Annual Parent Luncheon Tickets on Sale Now
• Athletics
• Winter Clubs and Athletics – Registration Opens Nov. 13
• Important Links
• Important Dates on the Horizon 

Day 9 – October 30

• Lunches: 
  • JK, SK, Grade 4:  Students bring their own packed lunches or Rose Reisman is available
  • Grades 1, 2, 3, 5, 6: Students bring packed lunch
• Clothing:
  • All students are to wear their HC uniform

• Day 9 Junior School Programming

Halloween – Everything you need to know!

Halloween is just around the corner! 

The Halloween festivities will begin at 2:15 pm, with a parade (lead by the JK/SK class) around the Junior School.  We will then head to the gym for a whole school assembly presented by the Junior School Prefects.  Parents are welcome to join us in the gym for the assembly.  

Students are invited to wear grub clothes for the duration of the day before changing into their Halloween costumes after lunch recess.  Please send your daughter’s costume to school in a labelled bag to ensure that nothing is misplaced and so that it is easy to change into and manage.  Get excited for SPOOK-tacular Halloween!

Diwali Prayers: Friday, November 2, 2018

This coming Friday, some of our students will be presenting on their families’ Diwali traditions.  For parents who are joining us in Prayers that day, we warmly invite you to stay afterwards for light refreshments in the Learning Hub (9:00-9:40 am).

Remembrance Day  – Poppies for Donation

Remembrance Day prayers will be held at the Junior School on Monday, November 5th.Teachers will be collecting donations for students to receive a poppy all next week. Poppies will also be available for parents at the JS Office if they wish to make a donation.

Pick-Up Procedures

The safety and security of our students is the school’s top priority. Your co-operation in following school protocols is appreciated. Written permission (jsoffice@havergal.on.ca)  is required before we will permit a student to leave school property, for the following circumstances:

• Walking Home (alone or with another student)
• Taking the TTC
• Taking a Taxi or Uber
• Taking a School Bus through an outside vendor
• Pick-up from an individual other than the parent, guardian, or caregiver

A list of this information is updated regularly by the Junior School office and is shared with security and faculty and staff on dismissal duty.

School Portraits – Deadline for Ordering: Tues, Nov 6

To view and order your daughter’s photos, visit echophotography.ca/havergal2018 and use your daughter’s student number as the password.

The deadline for orders is Tuesday, November 6. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the photographer directly at cameron@echophotography.ca.

HCPA News

To learn more about the HCPA CLICK HERE

Ticket sales are now open for the HCPA Parent Luncheon and can be purchased on the following link:

HCPA Parent Luncheon Registration

Important Links

For information directly related to your daughter’s class, please be sure to visit the parent portal: Veracross Login
http://www.facebook.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.twitter.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.youtube.com/HavergalCollege

We also invite you to watch as our construction project unfolds in real time, via our Junior School live feed. To see view construction at the Upper School, click here.

Important Dates on the Horizon

Tuesday, October 30

• Day 9

Wednesday, October 31

• Halloween Festivities, 2:15 -3:15 pm

Monday, November 5

• Remembrance Day Service, 8:20-9:00 am

Wednesday, November 7 – Monday, November 12

• Mid-term Break:  School Closed

Tuesday, November 13 

• Classes resume

Monday, November 19- Friday, November 23

• JS Winter Athletic Tryouts

Thursday, December 6

• JS/US Full Report Available to Parents @ 4:00pm

Friday, December 14

• JK/SK Christmas Concert, 2:00-3:00 pm

Tuesday, December 18

• Christmas Concert Grade 1-6, 4:00-6:00 pm

Wednesday, December 19

• Carol Service – St. Paul’s Cathedral, 7:00-8:30 pm

Thursday, December 20

• Early Dismissal

Thursday, December 21 – Sunday, January 6

• Christmas Break

Monday, January 7

• Classes resume

Dear Junior School Parents,

We have been speaking to the students about the difference between happiness and joy over the last several weeks.  Yesterday, Ms. Watt shared with us that Happiness brings us instant pleasure but does not always last very long, like eating a chocolate ice cream cone or getting a book you have had your eye on for a long time.  Joy, on the other hand, warms your heart and is a stronger feeling that stays around you for a much longer period of time, like when being in nature-walking through a forest in the fall and seeing the sunshine through the trees or being in the comfort of your own home.  Rev. Douglas added to the discussion this morning, by talking about the ways in which we can grow joy in our day to day lives by taking the time to notice the good, to smile, and to laugh.  We encourage you to talk to your daughter this weekend about what she has learned about the difference between happiness and joy, and how she finds both.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

• #1 Dress on Monday, October 22 for Open House!
• Day 9 Information
• Sign-Up for Gatorcare during Parent-Teacher Interviews
• Ella Minnow Books is Coming to Havergal!
• School Portraits – Ordering
• Art Campaign Video
• HCPA News – Annual Parent Luncheon Tickets on Sale Now
• Athletics
• Important Links
• Important Dates on the Horizon 

#1 Dress on Monday, October 22 for Open House!

All Junior School students are to wear their #1 uniform on Monday, October 22

Day 9 – October 30

Our next Day 9 is on Tuesday, October 30th! Detailed information about the various exciting programs, as well as the Electronic Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk Forms (EAAR),  will be sent out on Monday.

Sign-Up for Gator Care on Parent-Teacher Interview Day

There is a half-day of school on Thursday, October 25th to accommodate Parent-Teacher Interviews. Gator Care will be available during this time, from 12:00 p.m.- 6:00p.m. at a rate of $15 per hour. There are no classes on Friday.  Gator Care is not available on Friday.

If you would like to register your daughter for Gator Care on Thursday, please e-mail gatorcare@havergal.on.ca before 3 PM on Tuesday, October 23, so that we can ensure appropriate staffing.

Ella Minnow Books is Coming to Havergal!

The Learning Hub is excited to once again be hosting an Ella Minnow Book Fair! Ella Minnow specializes in books to delight children from birth to teen, and they will be bringing an excellent array of high-quality children’s literature to choose from, and just in time for the holidays!

Browsing Times:

• Students will have the opportunity to browse and create “wish lists” on Wednesday, October 24th and on Thursday, October 25th.
• Students are not permitted to make purchases during school hours.  Please do not send them with money.

Purchasing Information:

• Purchases can be made during Parent-Teacher Interviews
  • Thursday, Oct. 25 from 1:00-8:00 pm
  • Friday, Oct. 26 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
• Visa, Master Card, debit, cash or cheque made payable to Ella Minnow Children’s Bookstore are acceptable forms of payment. Ella Minnow is also able to charge purchases to student accounts.

Questions?

• Please contact Ms. Rodd (erodd@havergal.on.ca or by phone at 416-483-3843, extension 7544.)

School Portraits – Ordering

Earlier this school year, your daughter had a portrait taken. These photos are now available online!

To view and order your daughter’s photos, visit echophotography.ca/havergal2018 and use your daughter’s student number as the password.

The deadline for orders is Tuesday, November 6. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the photographer directly at cameron@echophotography.ca.

Art Campaign Video

For many students, Havergal’s Art program is an important part of their academic experience: it gives them the opportunity to express their thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums, while allowing them to develop a unique skill set.

The Limitless Campaign aims to strengthen our valued Art program through enhanced art classrooms at both the Junior and Upper Schools, which will host a wide variety of artistic practices. Located in close proximity to our new STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) facilities, cross-disciplinary learning opportunities will teach students to think creatively for truly innovative results.

To learn more about the enhancements to Havergal’s art facilities, watch our new video

HCPA News

To learn more about the HCPA CLICK HERE

The annual HCPA Luncheon takes place on Friday, November 16, 2018 (11:30 am – 2:30 pm) at Sunnybrook Estates.  This year’s luncheon features a presentation by International Bestselling Author, TV Personality, parenting expert and psychotherapist, Alyson Schafer.

Ticket sales are now open and can be purchased on the following link:

HCPA Parent Luncheon Registration

Important Links

For information directly related to your daughter’s class, please be sure to visit the parent portal: Veracross Login
http://www.facebook.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.twitter.com/HavergalCollege
http://www.youtube.com/HavergalCollege

We invite you to watch as our construction project unfolds in real time, via our Junior School live feed. To see view construction at the Upper School, click here.

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, October 22

• Junior School Open House – students to wear #1 Dress; No Prayers

Wednesday, October 24

• Ella Minnow Fall Book Fair Open for Student Browsing

Thursday, October 25

• Pick up at 11:50 a.m., #1 dress not required
• GatorCare available until 6:00 pm
• No Clubs!
• Parent Teacher Conferences, 1:30 – 8:30 pm
• Ella Minnow Fall Book Fair Open for Purchases

Friday, October 26

• No Classes for students
• Parent Teacher Conferences, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Tuesday, October 30

• Day 9

Wednesday, October 31

• Halloween Assembly, 2:30 -3:15 pm

Monday, November 5

• Rememberance Day Service, 8:20-9:00 am

Wednesday, November 7 – Monday, November 12

• Mid-term Break:  School Closed

Tuesday, November 13 

• Classes resume