Dear Junior School Families,

We are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at Celebration Saturday! Be sure to read all essential information that is needed to enjoy the day! This can be found below.

To help students understand the purpose of this day, and how in addition to it being a fun-filled day for the school, it is also an opportunity for us to raise funds in support of our community partners. Ms. Watt spoke about how we have built relationships with our community partners over time, and how acts of generosity can work in two directions, where everyone involved can benefit. 

We were thrilled to welcome Ms. Judith Reda, the Community and Corporate Fundraising Manager of one of our community partners – North York Harvest Food Bank, to prayers this morning. She taught us a little bit about the work they do to support the 30,000 people, many of whom are children, use their services, and how our donations make an impact. A food drive, in support of The North York Harvest Food Bank starts on Monday, and will run until Thursday, October 10. This year, we have also arranged for each of our Grade 6 classes to visit the food bank, have a tour, and sort donations.

Finally, a reminder that we will be honouring Truth and Reconciliation Week at Havergal, from JK – Grade 12. All the details you need to know can be found below.

Sincerely,

Kate

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

• Celebration Saturday
• Truth and Reconciliation Week – All You Need to Know for Next Week
• Harvest Festival & Donations to the North York Harvest Food Bank (9:00 am – 9:30 am in the Brenda Robson Hall)
• Celebrating Diwali in the Junior School on Friday, October 25 – Call for Participation
• Student Photos – Ready for Ordering
• Private Music Instruction 2024 2025
• Co-Curriculars
• What’s on the Menu Next Week
• Your Child’s Personalized Calendar
• Key Dates on the Horizon

LATEST NEWS

Celebration Saturday – Essential Information

The campus is set and we are ready to host Celebration Saturday 2024!  A huge shout out to all of our volunteers for making this day possible. 

Attendance

• While attendance is mandatory for students in Grades 4 – 12, students in JK – Grade 3 and their families are highly encouraged to join in the fun!
• Bring extended friends and family…the more the merrier!

Wristbands and Tickets 

• Pre-purchased wristbands have been sent home with students in envelopes.
• For those who were not able to purchase in advance, there is no need to worry! Wristbands and tickets will be available to purchase in person tomorrow at the Upper School Rotunda, and the Upper School Dining Hall at 9:00 am
• Please note that this will primarily be a CASHLESS EVENT but some vendors and food trucks will accept cash.

Schedule

• 9:30 am Opening Ceremonies on Ratcliffe Field (students and their families are asked to come directly to the Ratcliffe field, rather than meeting at the Junior School, as has been done in the past.)
• 11:30 am Silent Auction Closes 
  • Please note that bidding is online, and is already open. Bid early and often!
  • See the items here or in the Brenda Robson Hall. 
  • Winners can pick up items at noon.  
• 1:00 am Event Concludes

Plan Your Route

• Here is the map of the campus with all of the details for the day.
• Be sure to make time to stop by The Bazaar in support of Old Girls/Alum, Parents, and student entrepreneurs in the Brenda Robson Hall.
  • A list of vendors is here

What to Wear

• Students are asked to come dressed in House Colours
• Parents are encouraged to dress casually and comfortably

Supervision of Students

• Primary girls (JK to Grade 3) must be accompanied by their parents.

Parking

• There is extremely limited parking available at the school on this day.
• Should you wish to drive, you may consider checking out Spot Angels which can assist in finding legal parking spots. 
• We highly encourage everyone to explore alternative transportation options on this day, such as walking, biking, or taking public transit.

Truth and Reconciliation Week – All You Need to Know for Next Week

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) week is a significant event that aims to educate and raise awareness about the history and ongoing impacts of the residential school system on Indigenous, First Nations and Métis communities. It’s an opportunity for students, parents, and educators to engage in meaningful dialogue and reflection.

During TRC week, we welcome Indigenous guests who share their stories and cultural practices, such as drumming, dance and drama, which are integral to their heritage. These activities not only honor Indigenous traditions but also foster a deeper understanding and respect for their culture.

By participating in TRC week, we aim to build bridges of understanding and reconciliation, ensuring that the lessons of the past lead to a more inclusive and respectful future for all. Your involvement and support in this week are crucial in helping us achieve these goals.

Monday, September 30 – National Orange Shirt Day 

• All students (JK to Grade 12) are invited to wear an orange shirt on top of their regular uniform to honour those Indigenous children who were sent to residential schools, many never to return. This is not a dress down day.
  • Please note that students were originally told to wear their Orange shirts on Tuesday in the Junior School. They are to wear them on MONDAY instead. 

Tuesday, October 1 – Friday, October 4

• We have arranged for thoughtful, age-appropriate programming, in collaboration with members of the Indigenous, First Nation and Métis communities, throughout the week.

Harvest Festival & Donations to the North York Harvest Food Bank (9:00 am – 9:30 am in the Brenda Robson Hall)

The Junior School annual Harvest Festival takes place on Thursday, October 10th at 9:00 am in the Brenda Robson Hall (Upper School). This formal service is an ideal and heart-warming start to the Thanksgiving long weekend, and a wonderful way for our community to gather and celebrate all that we have to be thankful for, as well as to support our community partners at the North York Harvest Food Bank. We look forward to welcoming you and your family members!

Donations to the North York Harvest Food Bank (September 30 – October 10)

The Junior School will be running a food drive in support of the North York Harvest Food Bank, between Monday, September 30 and Thursday, October 10. Students in JK to Grade 6 are asked to bring in non-perishable food items for donation. The following items are urgently needed:

• Pasta, Rice, Grains
• Canned Tomatoes
• Canned Vegetables
• Cooking Oil
• Canned Fish

Please send your donations to school with your daughter. The can be placed in the bins outside the Junior School Library. 

Please note that parking is extremely limited for this event. As such, we encourage you to find alternative arrangements to come to the school, or to find alternative legal parking spaces using Spot Angels.

Celebrating Diwali in the Junior School on Friday, October 25 – Call for Participation

Diwali is the Indian “festival of lights,” and is acknowledged by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs around the world, and celebrates the triumph of good over evil. If you or your daughter(s) would like to be involved in delivering the message at Diwali Prayers, please let Rev. Jillian Ruch (jruch@havergal.on.ca)  by Tuesday, October 1, 2024. 

Should you wish to send in pictures of your family celebrating Diwali, to be included in our slide deck, please share them with Rev. Jillian Ruch, no later than Friday, October 18.

Student Photos – Reading for Ordering

We’re delighted to announce that your daughter’s school pictures are now available online for viewing and ordering.

To access your photos, visit Echo Photography When prompted for a password, enter your student’s unique Person ID.  Ordering is a breeze, and you can customize your prints or digitals with several options to suit your preferences. Check them out and share them with your family and friends.

If you have any questions or special requests, please get in touch with Cameron Hubbs at cameron@echophotography.ca or by text at 905-599-3557 

REMINDERS

Private Music Instruction 2024 2025

Private Music Instruction is open!  Please register via the Veracross Parent Portal using the last green button under Registrations. Once registration is complete, follow these instructions to access musician contact information.

CO-CURRICULARS

Athletics

Congratulations to our U11 Cross Country Team who swept the podium at the Havercrest meet on Thursday. A shout out to Halle Lamb, Charlotte Goldthorpe, Camille Rizvi and Emily Ke who placed 1st-4th out of 80 runners! 

Good Luck to our Basketball and Soccer teams who have their first game of the season this week. 

Please check the JS Athletics Schedule and Veracross Calendar for upcoming games and meets. 

Clubs

• Clubs are off to a fantastic start and it’s been wonderful walking the halls to see the various activities in action. 

WHAT’S ON THE MENU NEXT WEEK

• JS Menu for September 30 – October 4 

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

Saturday, September 28

• Celebration Saturday (9:30 am – 1:00 pm)

Monday, September 30 – Friday, October 4

• Truth and Reconciliation Week
• Students are invited to wear their orange shirt on top of their uniform on Monday, September 30 

Monday, October 7

• First Pizza Lunch of the year

Thursday, October 10

• Harvest Festival (Brenda Robson Hall – 9:00 am – 9:30 am)

Dear Junior School Families, 

With the third week of school now complete, we are definitely in the “swing” of things.  It is so much fun to see our students run into school each morning, and witness all the ways that they are learning and growing already.

Today marked our inaugural “Thrive Day” in the Junior School. We were thrilled to have our Vice Principal of Student Life and Wellbeing, Ms. Krista Koekkoek join us in Prayers this morning. She spoke to us about the responsibility we have to take care of our own wellbeing, the wellbeing of other individuals’, and the wellbeing of our community. We then heard from Ms. Logaridis (Gr.2) who told us a story of perseverance and the power of a growth mindset (be sure to ask your daughter the story!) Ms. Fishman (JK) talked to us about the power of self-awareness, and how naming and understanding our emotions can help us to thrive. Finally,  Ms. Robertson, described how living a life that is aligned with her personal values helps her in being well

We are eager to spend more time over the course of the year supporting our students to develop just some of the behaviours they can use both now and in the future in support of wellbeing.

This week’s edition of The Weekly – Junior School contains information on the following:

• Reading Assessments Start Next Week
• Join us for An Evening with Jake Ernst (MSW, RP) – Monday, Sept 30th
• Private Music Instruction
• Tutors
• General Appearance
• Junior School Admission Ambassadors – Call for Volunteers
• Co-Curriculars
• Celebration Saturday
• Notes from the HCPA
• What’s on the Menu Next Week
• Your Child’s Personalized Calendar
• Key Dates on the Horizon

Enjoy the weekend!

Sincerely,

Kate

LATEST NEWS

Reading Assessments Start Next Week

Beginning next week on Monday September 23rd, core teachers will conduct individual reading assessments with all students across the school. In order to avoid disruption to instructional time, these assessments will be completed from 8:00am – 9:00am on selected mornings. Students who are not being assessed will enjoy extended outdoor play time. Teachers will reach out to parents of students being assessed in the earlier time slots to ensure early arrival is possible.

No special preparation is needed for these assessments and you will not receive any specific scores. These assessments give teachers the opportunity to closely observe students’ fluency, accuracy and comprehension while reading texts in a one on one setting. The results are triangulated with daily observations and other classroom assessments to determine students’ needs, monitor their growth, and plan instruction. Should any specific concerns arise, your daughter’s teacher will reach out to you, otherwise reading progress and learning will be discussed at Parent Teacher Conferences in November. Please reach out to your daughter’s teacher should you have any specific concerns about her reading.

In the meantime, please support your daughter’s reading progress by ensuring she is regularly engaging in independent reading at home and/or reading aloud to her.

Join us for An Evening with Jake Ernst (MSW, RP) – Monday, Sept 30th

“Helping Our Children Manage Their Digital Devices and Strike a Healthy Balance”

Parents in grades 4 – 9 are encouraged to join us for an interactive evening with Jake Ernst, a registered social worker, psychotherapist and Clinical Director at Straight Up Health. On Monday September, 30, please join us in the Legacy Theatre at 7:00pm to learn about new strategies to help our children manage their digital devices and strike a healthy balance at home. Jake has extensive experience helping parents navigate the challenges of parenting during this digital age.

We look forward to seeing you, please register HERE

Private Music Instruction – Scheduled to begin October 1, 2024.

There is a new process for Private Music Instruction at Havergal in 2024-2025, designed to support the well being and musical ambitions of our students.  Families interested in Private Music Instruction in 2024-2025 are welcome to access this link for details. 

Tutors

Our teachers are available to support students who may be finding curriculum content complex or require additional practice. Parents may sometimes pursue outside support from tutors to close learning gaps or provide additional support outside school hours. While we welcome the opportunity to occasionally connect with tutors to share areas requiring further practice, our teachers cannot prepare material or academic packages for tutors to use in their sessions with your child. 

Parents can refer to Veracross posts for content being explored in class, and tutors can access what students in each grade are learning, using the Ontario Curriculum and Resources Website. 

REMINDERS

General Appearance

Wearing the school uniform well and with pride signals to our community that we are a learning community that values integrity, inquiry, compassion and courage. What follows are guidelines about our student’s general appearance that stand in relation to grade- and school-specific uniform expectations. In these matters, we expect the co-operation and support of parents. This information can be found on page 52 of the Family Handbook.

A few reminders for JS Students:

• No makeup is permitted in the Junior School.
• Nail polish is permitted (Junior and Upper Schools). No acrylic or “bio-gels” permitted in the Junior School.
• A small stud or small ring may be worn in the nose and studs, small hoops (the size of a quarter) or small drop earrings may be worn in the ears.
•  In the Junior School, wearing multiple bracelets and necklaces is not permitted.
• Hair should be a natural colour for Junior School students.

Junior School Admission Ambassadors – Call for Volunteers

Although we have only just started the school year, the Admissions team is already looking ahead to September 2025! 

Beginning in early October, we will be offering Group Tours of the Junior School for prospective families, led by a group of committed parent volunteers. The tours will run on select Tuesdays and Thursdays each week at 9:30 am, 10:30 am, and 1 pm. Parent Ambassadors can sign up to give a tour according to their availability.

Our Parent Ambassadors play a crucial role in sharing the Havergal experience with prospective families. If you are interested in signing up to be a tour guide and joining our Parent Ambassador team for the upcoming school year use the following link: Parent Admissions Ambassador Sign Up

We will be in contact with all volunteers to invite you to join us for a training session (with coffee!) on Tuesday, September 24th at 9 am in the Junior School Dining Hall following Prayers.

Thank you in advance for considering supporting our department as we work to share the Havergal Junior School experience with prospective community members.

If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Szolopiak or Sarah Milligan in the Junior School Admission office.

sszolopiak@havergal.on.ca

416.483.3843 ext. 7614

smilligan@havergal.on.ca

416.483.3843 Ext.7548

CO-CURRICULARS

Athletics

• Good Luck to the U12 swim team and our Gr. 4&5 runners from the U12 Cross Country Team. These student-athletes will be participating in their first meet this week. 
•  Please check the JS Athletics Schedule for upcoming games and meets. 

Clubs

• Clubs will begin on Monday. Keep an eye out for an email from the club instructor. 

CELEBRATION SATURDAY- GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Please note that this is a mandatory event for all students in Grades 4 – 12. Students in JK – Grade 3 are also warmly invited to join in the fun in support of our community partners.

Skip the Line – get your tickets and wristband now!

Families can order tickets and wristband now!  Presales close on Monday September 23rd.  This is a cashless event so tickets are the only way to get a coveted cookie gram, cotton candy, popcorn or new, this year from our partners Chartwells, breakfast poutine.  Price lists can be found here. Order tickets and wristbands HERE.   Please know, this is a popular event so expect lineups for tickets that day so ordering tickets in advance is really encouraged.

Silent Auction

The Celebration Saturday Silent Auction is live! Sign up in advance and bid now. Thank you to all who have donated items – we have fabulous opportunities for experiences, one of a kind items and HC special passes like reserved seating at events.   Bid now, bid often and know the bidding closes at 11:30 at the event. 

Still Looking for Volunteers

We’re still looking for Celebration Saturday volunteers–even an hour or two helps. Please sign up here (click through the pages to see all opportunities). 

NOTES FROM THE HCPA

Grade 1 & 5 PJ Breakfasts

For Grades 1 and 5: Pick out your coziest pajamas and please save the date on October 16th and 17th for our annual Grade 5 breakfast!  An invitation with more details will be coming soon. 

Pre-Love Uniform Sale

The Pre Loved Uniform team would like to remind parents of their permanent collection bins across from the Learning Hub at the Junior School and in the alcove by the glass door entrance to the Upper School (across from the Green & Gold shop).  They gratefully accept skirts, tunics, pants, polo shirts, dress shirts, sweaters, 1/4 zip sweatshirts, jogging pants, blazers. 

WHAT’S ON THE MENU NEXT WEEK

• JS Menu September 23 – September 27 

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

Saturday, September 28

• Celebration Saturday (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)
  • Please note that this is a mandatory event for all students in Grades 4 – 12. Students in JK – Grade 3 are also warmly invited to join in the fun in support of our community partners.

Monday, September 30 – Friday, 4

• Truth and Reconciliation Week
• Students are asked to wear their Orange Shirts

Monday, October 7

• First Pizza Lunch of the year

Tuesday, October 8

• JS High Holiday Prayers (8:25 am – 8:50 am in the JS Gym)
• Reception to follow in the JS Dining Hall

Thursday, October 10

• Harvest Festival (Brenda Robson Hall – 9:00 am – 10:00 am)

Friday, October 11 – Monday, October 14

• Thanksgiving Long Weekend

Tuesday, October 15

• Classes Resume

Friday, October 18

• Jewish High-Holiday Prayers and Reception (8:25 am – 8:50  am in the JS Gym; Reception in the Dining Hall)

Dear Junior School Families,

We have just completed our first full week back to school, and what a week it has been!

Dr. Samson joined us on Tuesday for Prayers, where she talked to us about her love of the Olympics, and admiration of top female athletes, like Canadians Summer MacIntosh and Ellie Black, who have dedicated their lives to training and competing at the highest level. More than this, she noted that one of the things that she was most inspired by at this year’s Olympics, was how even in the toughest of competitions, they were able to find the compassion, courage,  and integrity to first and foremost show support for their competitors’ successes. As we begin our year by asking our students to reflect on “how they want to feel in our community,” and  asked how they might be inspired to work hard, try their best, and set big goals, but to also think about how we can go about supporting one another and how we can make others feel, both in our best moments, and in our toughest.

It was a very timely message as we prepared to participate in The Terry Fox Run this afternoon. Terry Fox represented the best that Canadians have to offer. He was an example of courage, humility, determination, and perseverance. We were proud to be able to participate in the run, and to help raise funds for cancer research. Should you still wish to donate you, it’s not too late to access the Havergal College Terry Fox Donation Page.

Finally, thank you to all who were able to join us at our Junior School People and Program Night yesterday evening. For those of you who were unable to attend, please feel free to reach out to your daughter’s homeroom teacher, if you have any questions or would like to see the slide deck from their presentation.

This week’s edition of The Weekly – Junior School contains information on the following:

• Introducing Thrive Days
• JS High Holiday Prayers – Call for Participation
• Junior School Admission Ambassadors – Call for Volunteers
• JS Musical Update
• Delivering Lunches
• Labelling Your Child’s Belongings
• Co-Curriculars
• Notes from the HCPA
• Celebration Saturday
• What’s on the Menu Next Week
• Your Child’s Personalized Calendar
• Key Dates on the Horizon

LATEST NEWS

Introducing “Thrive Days”

We are thrilled to be introducing “Thrive Days” at Havergal this year. Thrive Days will occur throughout the year, and their purpose is to:

• Normalize the human experience of emotion, reduce stigma;
• Acknowledge that wellbeing is unique and diverse;
• Support reflection and awareness building in what community members need to be well;
• Provide new tools/skills to cope with life’s inevitable ups and downs;
• Align with Havergal’s Commitment to Wellbeing.

Our first Thrive Day in the Junior School will be on Friday, Sept 20. We will share the purpose of these days to the students at Prayers on that morning as well as explain the  activities they can take part in. We look forward to continuing to develop some of the behaviours we can use  to care for ourselves, to care for others, and to care for our community throughout the year.

JS High Holiday Prayers – Call For Participation

The Junior School will be acknowledging Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur during Prayers on Friday, October 18, from 8:20 am – 8:50 am, in the JS Gym. Families are warmly invited to join us for this event, following which there will be a small reception for parents in the Dining Hall.

If your child celebrates the High Holidays, and is interested in participating in this special Prayers, please let them know to come to the Gator Care room at 10:00 am on TUESDAY, September 17th to meet with Rev. Ruch, Mr. Lucasecu, Ms. Partyka and myself so we can start the planning. We also made an announcement about this at Prayers last Tuesday.

Junior School Admission Ambassadors – Call for Volunteers

Although we have only just started the school year, the Admissions team is already looking ahead to September 2025! 

Beginning in early October, we will be offering Group Tours of the Junior School for prospective families, led by a group of committed parent volunteers. The tours will run on select Tuesdays and Thursdays each week at 9:30 am, 10:30 am, and 1 pm. Parent Ambassadors can sign up to give a tour according to their availability.

Our Parent Ambassadors play a crucial role in sharing the Havergal experience with prospective families. If you are interested in signing up to be a tour guide and joining our Parent Ambassador team for the upcoming school year, please sign up using this link.

We will be in contact with all volunteers to invite you to join us for a training session (with coffee!) on Tuesday, September 24th at 9 am in the Junior School Dining Hall following Prayers.

Thank you in advance for considering supporting our department as we work to share the Havergal Junior School experience with prospective community members.

If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Szolopiak or Sarah Milligan in the Junior School Admission office.

sszolopiak@havergal.on.ca

416.483.3843 ext. 7614

smilligan@havergal.on.ca

416.483.3843 Ext.7548

JS Musical – Update

We want to let you know that due to a number of factors, we will not be producing a Junior School Musical this year. Don’t worry though! The Musical will be back at a later date!

Instead, we have arranged to run musical theatre programming for students in Grades 3 – 6, three times a year (one in each term). We are grateful for the incredible contributions of Ms. Carson and the JS team of teachers who have led our students over the last three years.

This term, we are very pleased to be working with Act One Productions, who have come highly recommended by a number of Havergal families. We look forward to continuing to support our aspiring actors and singers in developing their talents, and working as part of a team of peers who share their passion for the stage. Ms. Carson, Mme. Scharf, Ms. Iannarella, Mme. Rizzo and Ms. Remtulla will be running Musical Theatre clubs in both the winter and spring terms.

Delivering Lunches

We understand that there are times when it is not possible to get a student’s lunch packed and ready for the beginning of the day. Should you wish to drop off your daughter’s lunch bag at reception before lunch, you are welcome to do so.

We ask, however, that you not use food delivery services such as Uber or Skip the Dishes to send food to the school. 

If a child is ever in a position where they do not have a lunch or snack, we would be happy to ensure that they are well fed.

REMINDERS

Labelling Your Child’s Belongings

With school now fully underway, it ESSENTIAL that all students belongings are labelled! This is especially important for all uniform items, jackets, water bottles and food containers. If unlabelled, it is incredibly difficult to have them returned to the proper owner.

CO-CURRICULARS

Athletics

• Please register ASAP as Athletics starts on Monday. 
• Please check the JS Athletics Schedule and look out for an email from your coach. 

Clubs

• Registration has now closed and clubs will begin the week of September 23, 2024. 

NOTES FROM THE HCPA

Please make sure you RSVP for the HCPA coffee mornings next week (JK-Grade 3, Sept 17 and Grade 4-6, Sept 19). Drop in for a quick coffee and chat with other parents in your class and meet new one

CELEBRATION SATURDAY

Volunteers Needed

We’re still looking for Celebration Saturday volunteers–even an hour or two helps. Please sign up here (click through the pages to see all opportunities). 

Skip the Line – get your tickets and wristband now!

Families can order tickets and wristband now!  Presales close on Monday September 23rd.  This is a cashless event so tickets are the only way to get a coveted cookie gram, cotton candy, popcorn or new, this year from our partners Chartwells, breakfast poutine.  Price lists can be found here. Order tickets and wristbands HERE.   Please know, this is a popular event so expect lineups for tickets that day so ordering tickets in advance is really encouraged.

Please note that this is a mandatory event for all students in Grades 4 – 12. Students in JK – Grade 3 are also warmly invited to join in the fun in support of our community partners.

WHAT’S ON THE MENU NEXT WEEK

• JS Menu for September 16 – September 20

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

Friday, September 20

• JS Thrive Day

Saturday, September 28

• Celebration Saturday (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)
  • Please note that this is a mandatory event for all students in Grades 4 – 12. Students in JK – Grade 3 are also warmly invited to join in the fun in support of our community partners.

Monday, September 30 – Friday, October 4

• Truth and Reconciliation Week

Monday, October 7

• First Pizza Lunch of the year

Thursday, October 10

• Harvest Festival (Brenda Robson Hall – 9:00 am – 10:00 am)

Dear JS Families,

I cannot tell you how wonderful it has been to welcome both our new and returning students to campus this week. The energy is amazing, and we are excited to see all that will transpire this year.

We had our first formal prayers this morning. I asked our students to consider the following question: “HOW DO YOU WANT TO FEEL AT SCHOOL?”

In the past, each class has created a set of classroom agreements or promises that they have committed to at the beginning of the year. This year, however, we are doing things a little bit differently. Instead of asking them to think about the ACTIONS they want to take at school, to foster a positive classroom community, we are asking them to reflect on how they want to FEEL, first. 

Our faculty and staff have been engaged in professional development for the last year, based on the work of Marc Brackett, who is the lead developer of “RULER.” “RULER” is an evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning (SEL) developed at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. We are thrilled to now be launching this approach with our students

RULER, an acronym for the five skills of emotional intelligence (Recognizing, Understanding, Labeling, Expressing, and Regulating). It acts to support entire school communities in understanding the value of emotions, building the skills of emotional intelligence, and creating and maintaining a positive school climate.

RULER aims to infuse the principles of emotional intelligence into the immune system of schools, enhancing how students learn, teachers teach, families, parents, and leaders lead. It has been proven to boost academic performance, decrease school problems like bullying, enrich classroom climates, reduce teacher stress and burnout, and enhance teacher instructional practices. 

To learn more, visit: RULER Approach

Wishing you all a restful weekend. We are eager to see everyone back on Monday for our first full week together. 

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

• Gator Care Registration
• How You Can Support a SAFE and EFFICIENT Arrival and Dismissal Process
• Helpful Parenting Podcast: Untangling All Things Digital for Parents
• Prayers and Digital Devices
• People and Program Night – Thursday, September 12 (6:00 pm – 7:30 pm)
• Terry Fox Run – Friday, September 13 (1:45 pm – 2:45 pm on the Cohen Field) – for Students in SK to Grade 6
• Acknowledging Truth and Reconciliation Week & Orange Shirt Day
• Co-Curriculars
• Notes from the HCPA
• Celebration Saturday – September 28
• What’s on the Menu Next Week
• Your Child’s Personalized Calendar
• Key Dates on the Horizon

LATEST NEWS

Gator Care Registration

We wanted to let you know that there was an issue with the Gator Care Sign Up form on the Parent Portal. This has now been remedied. 

Should you wish to sign your child(ren) up regularly for Gator Care, kindly do so on the Parent Portal. Alternatively, simply use the following link: Gator Care Registration Form.

How You Can Support a SAFE and EFFICIENT Arrival and Dismissal Process

Join us in ensuring that our Junior School remains a consistently safe environment for everyone in our community. Our amazing team of teachers and security professionals are here to support in this process, please follow their directions!

Parking

• Only JK/SK Parents/Guardians are permitted to park in the Junior School Parking Lot, so that they can pick up their child from the  JK/SK door, at the rear of the building.
• No other families are permitted to park in the JS parking lot during dismissal.
• Please note that there cars must NEVER be left unattended along the driveway, as this impedes traffic flow during both arrival and dismissal.

Arrive for Dismissal at School During Your Child’s Designated Time 

• Group 1: JK & SK: Students will be dismissed at 3:00 pm.
• Group 2: Grades 1 – 3:  Students will be dismissed at 3:05 pm.
• Group 3: Grades 4 to 6:  Students will be dismissed at 3:15 pm. 
• Please NOTE
  • If you are early, you may be asked to temporarily leave the Junior School driveway.If you have more than one child, please arrive during the time slot assigned to your eldest child.

Dismissal Cards

• Have your laminated dismissal card clearly visible. 
• It is easiest to see if it is placed on the dashboard of the front passenger seat.

When Using the Carline

• Stay in the “cue,” rather than driving ahead and around other vehicles, unless instructed otherwise by one of our security professionals.
• Have students ready to exit, curbside, as soon as your car stops alongside the curb (backpacks, water bottles, etc, should be easily accessible). Stay in your car, if at all possible. If you need to exit your car to assist your child to get out of a car seat or booster, please do so quickly. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAR UNATTENDED AT ANY TIME!
• Abide by the signage both on and off school property. This includes: driving 10 km along the driveway, not parking along the driveway during peak times, no double parking, or stopping in restricted zones on Rosewell Ave. 

When Walking

• Cross at the designated crosswalk with the crossing guard and flashing pylons, and NOT across the driveway exit.

To learn more, please refer to our Junior School Arrival and Dismissal  Protocols.

Helpful Parenting Podcast: Untangling All Things Digital for Parents

Dr. Lisa Damour publishes excellent weekly podcasts for parents on relevant issues. Last week’s recording was particularly resonant as we look to supporting our students with device use both in school and at home. 

Dr. Damour explores top concerns like:

• managing kids’ screen time
• the pressure to get devices
• handling social media’s impact on teenagers

They also discuss valuable strategies for: 

• putting boundaries on technology use
• keeping phones out of bedrooms
• dealing with the reality of kids encountering toxic content online

REMINDERS

Prayers and Digital Devices

It was so lovely to see so many parents and grandparents at Prayers this morning. Families are always most welcome to join us.

With the launch of our new Havergal College Digital Device Policy 2024-25, we are asking that parents put their phones away during Prayers. This is very helpful in modelling the behaviours we are asking from our students. 

We know that when a student is performing or delivering a message in Prayers, that family members want to capture it on video or in a photo. We understand this, and simply ask that you do this discreetly, and then put the phone away, once they have finished. Thank you for your partnership as we strive to nurture a positive school culture; reduce distractions; and foster the digital wisdom of our students.

People and Program Night – Thursday, September 12 (6:00 pm – 7:30 pm)

We are very much looking forward to welcoming families to people and program night next week.

Here is a link that outlines the JS People and Program Evening Schedule:

Terry Fox Run – Friday, September 13 (1:45 pm – 2:45 pm on the Cohen Field) – for Students in SK to Grade 6

The 2024 Terry Fox School Run is set for the afternoon of Friday, September 13, from 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm. Students can come to school dressed in their phys-ed uniform for the day. Every year Havergal makes a huge difference with our donations to fund cancer research, while also building incredible school spirit. 

Ways to donate:

• Havergal has raised over $275,000 in support of The Terry Fox Foundation, to date!
• Please support our school’s fundraising efforts once again this year through our  Havergal College Terry Fox Donation Page
• Receipts are issued immediately to donors by email from the Terry Fox Foundation

Who can participate:

• Students in SK to Grade 6 will all take part!
• This is very much a community event, so all families are invited to join in by walking or running. Please meet us at the Cohen Field at 1:45 pm.
• We kindly ask, however, that your furry friends stay at home. 

What students need to bring/wear:

• Students will come to school dressed in their phys-ed uniform for the day
• A water bottle 
• A hat 
• Please dress appropriately for the weather 

Acknowledging Truth and Reconciliation Week & Orange Shirt Day

Havergal will be honouring Truth and Reconciliation Week from Monday, September 30 – Friday, 4. Please note that this is just part of Havergal’s commitment to understanding what Truth and Reconciliation means, and will be revisited throughout the year. 

Students are invited to wear an orange shirt on this day, on top of their regular HC uniform on Monday, September 30th.

Should your child wish to wear an orange shirt on this day, here is a list of vendors who sell orange shirts that are either designed by Indigenous artists, are sold at Indigenous-owned businesses, or whose donations are going to reconciliation efforts:

• Native Art Society  
• The Cedar Basket
• Resist Clothing 
• Old School General Store

CO-CURRICULARS

Registration for co-curricular activities is still open! 

Athletics

• Please register ASAP as Athletics starts on Monday. 
• Please check the JS Athletics Schedule and look out for an email from your coach. 

Clubs

• Registration closes on Thursday, September 12 at 8pm.

NOTES FROM THE HCPA

We are looking forward to hosting coffee mornings throughout the fall.  Please make sure you RSVP for the HCPA coffee mornings next week if it is for your grade.  Drop in for a quick coffee and chat with other parents in your class and meet new ones.

CELEBRATION SATURDAY – September 28,2024

Ticket sales will begin soon – check next week’s Weekly for the link! Looking to volunteer? We’re still looking for Celebration Saturday volunteers–even an hour or two helps. Please sign up here (click through the pages to see all opportunities). 

Please note that this is a mandatory event for all students in Grades 4 – 12. Students in JK – Grade 3 are also warmly invited to join in the fun in support of our community partners.

There are still a few vendor spots left at the Celebration Saturday Bazaar. Please email Martha Fell (martha@jaxxandmarbles.com) and complete this form and contract.

We are also seeking items for our amazing Silent Auction. Click here for more details.

WHAT’S ON THE MENU NEXT WEEK

• JS Menu for September 9 – 13 

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

Thursday, September 12

• People and Program Night  (6:00 pm – 7:30 pm in the JS Gym)

Friday, September 13

• Terry Fox Run (1:45 pm – 2:45 pm on the Cohen Field)

Saturday, September 28

• Celebration Saturday (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)
  • Please note that this is a mandatory event for all students in Grades 4 – 12. Students in JK – Grade 3 are also warmly invited to join in the fun in support of our community partners.

Monday, September 30 – Friday, 4

• Truth and Reconciliation Week

Monday, October 7

• First Pizza Lunch of the year

Thursday, October 10

• Harvest Festival (Brenda Robson Hall – 9:00 am – 10:00 am)

Dear Junior School Families,

A very warm welcome to all of our new and returning families! Our team has been working hard this week to ensure that everything is ready for a smooth transition back to school. 

Last week you received our second “Back to School” summer communication from our Deputy Principal, Lindsay Norberg. Please note that this is easily accessible on the PARENT PORTAL.

We are very much looking forward to welcoming our new students on Tuesday, September 3 for their orientation day, and all students on Wednesday, September 4. 

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy long weekend.

Sincerely,

Kate

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

• Opening Weeks Schedule
• Subscribing to Havergal Calendars
• Co-Curricular Registration
• Carline Dismissal Cards
• Before and After School Care (Gator Care) 
• Terry Fox Run – Friday, September 13 (1:45 pm – 2:45 pm on the Cohen Field)
• Truth and Reconciliation Week & Orange Shirt Day
• Havergal’s Digital Device Policy
• Celebration Saturday
• What’s on the Menu Next Week
• Your Child’s Personalized Calendar
• Key Dates on the Horizon

LATEST NEWS

Opening Weeks Schedule 

Please take a moment to review the Junior School Opening Weeks Schedule 2024 

Subscribing to Havergal Calendars

Some families find it helpful to subscribe to HC calendars, so that they appear on your digital calendar. Instructions on how to do this, are provided below for your reference:

• Calendar_Subscriptions_Parents_Google
• Calendar_Subscriptions_Parents_Other

Co-Curricular Registration

We appreciate your feedback regarding both the sign-up process for co-curriculars, and how quickly the clubs filled up. As a result, we are looking at options to see what we can do to maximize participation in our more popular clubs. Please stay tuned, and we will provide an update as soon as possible.

Carline Dismissal Cards

All NEW to Havergal students will receive a carline dismissal card on Tuesday, September 3, on their orientation day. 

All RETURNING Havergal students will receive a carline dismissal card on Wednesday, September 4. 

PLEASE NOTE:

• Families Who Are DRIVING:
  • Should place a dismissal card on the dashboard of their car, so that it is easily visible to a member of our dismissal team. 
• Families Who Are WALKING:
  • Are asked to bring their card, or know their dismissal card # 
• Each family is issued with TWO dismissal cards.
  • Should you need additional cards, please contact: jso@havergal.on.ca and they would be happy to assist.

Before and After School Care (Gator Care) 

A reminder that our before and after school care program (“Gator Care”) opens on Wednesday, September 4th for students in SENIOR Kindergarten to Grade 6. It will be open for JK on Thursday, September 5th.

More details about the program can be found here: Junior School Gator Care 2024-25 

Terry Fox Run – Friday, September 13 (1:45 pm – 2:45 pm on the Cohen Field) – for Students in SK to Grade 6

The 2024 Terry Fox School Run is set for the afternoon of Friday, September 13, from 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm, and we are so excited to be taking part! Every year Havergal makes a huge difference with our donations to fund cancer research, while also building incredible school spirit. 

Ways to donate:

• Havergal has raised over $275,000 in support of The Terry Fox Foundation, to date!
• Please support our school’s fundraising efforts once again this year through our  Havergal College Terry Fox Donation Page.
• Receipts are issued immediately to donors by email from the Terry Fox Foundation

Who can participate:

• Students in SK  to Grade 6 will all take part! Our JK students will have regular programming in their class.
• This is very much a community event, so all families are invited to join in by walking or running. Please meet us at the Cohen Field at 1:45 pm.
• We kindly ask, however, that your furry friends stay at home. 

What students need to bring/wear:

• Students will come to school dressed in their phys-ed uniform for the day
• Sunscreen
• A water bottle 
• A hat if it’s a sunny day
• Please dress appropriately for the weather 

Truth and Reconciliation Week & Orange Shirt Day

Havergal will be observing Truth and Reconciliation Week and Orange Shirt Day, from Monday, September 30 to Friday, October 4. This is a time for all Canadians to learn more about residential schools, their impact on Indigenous peoples today, and how to participate in meaningful reconciliation. We are honoured to be working in partnership with our indigenous partners, who are guiding us and programming throughout the week. Please note that this is just part of Havergal’s commitment to understanding what Truth and Reconciliation means, and will be revisited throughout the year, in various ways.

Please note that students are invited to wear an orange shirt on top of their regular HC uniform on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th.

Should your child wish to wear an orange shirt on this day, here is a list of vendors who sell orange shirts that are either designed by Indigenous artists, are sold at Indigenous-owned businesses, or whose donations are going to reconciliation efforts:

• Orange Shirt Society 
• Turtle Lodge Trading Post 
• Native Canadian Centre of Toronto 

Havergal’s Digital Device Policy

As you are now aware, Havergal has recently updated our Digital Device Policy. We will be reviewing this with students, starting with Grades 5 & 6 first, at the beginning of the school year.  As part of our commitment to working in partnership with families to help us nurture a positive school culture, reduce distractions, and foster digital wisdom, we wanted to share the following resources for your reference:

• A Family Digital Wellness Guide for Families
• A Parents Guide to Understanding the Harms of the Phone-Based Childhood, Along With Ten Tips for Rolling It Back 
• Digital Citizenship Guide for Parents 

CELEBRATION SATURDAY

Celebration Saturday is fast approaching, taking place September 28 from 9:30 am to 1 pm. There will be games, activities, inflatables, the HCPA Hot Dog Hut, the Silent Auction, food trucks and more. If you are new to Havergal, we will have a meeting spot for all of our new families before the event begins where we can enjoy some coffee before heading over to the Opening Ceremonies together. This event is such an important event for our community and, of course, the Community Partners who the funds raised will support.   

More details on the day’s program, advance ticket options and volunteer opportunities are coming soon!

WHAT’S ON THE MENU NEXT WEEK

• JS Menu for September 4 – 6 

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

Junior School Opening Weeks Schedule 2024 

Friday, September 13

• Terry Fox Run

Saturday, September 28

• Celebration Saturday

Monday, September 30 – Friday, 4

• Truth and Reconciliation Week
• Students are invited an orange shirt on top of their regular HC uniform on Monday, September 30

Monday, October 7

• First Pizza Lunch of the year

Thursday, October 10

• Harvest Festival (Brenda Robson Hall – 9:00 am – 10:00 am)

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.

• Kindergarten Report Card Information 
• Grade 1 – 6 Report Card Information 

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

Dear Junior School Families,

Not even a little rain could put the damper on today’s highly anticipated “Gator Day!” Thanks to our Phys Ed Team and Grade 6 leaders for shifting today’s events indoors so we could still participate in a little friendly competition between houses. Students in JK to Grade 6 took part in banner making and a cheer off, went head to head to each other in the classic “Ball Toss & Over Under,” faced off in the “Tower of Terror” and used all of their agility to make their way through an obstacle course. Finally, each grade then participated in relay races (egg and spoon, baton) We all then joined together again in the gym at the conclusion of the event for the presentation of the Gator Day Cup. While the scores were tight, I am pleased to announce that KATE LEONARD took home top honours, as the winners this year! Go Katies!

A huge congratulations to everyone for their participation, energy, and house spirit. It was a lovely way to end the week.

Sincerely,

Kate

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

• Packing Up for the School Year
• Distribution of Ludemus (Havergal’s YearBook) – Thursday, June 13
• End of Year Report Cards
• Introducing This Year’s Summer Reading Challenge!
• Please update your daughter’s health records before July 1 on Magnus
• End of Year Celebrations
• Notes from the HCPA
• Celebration Saturday
• What’s On The Menu Next Week
• Key Dates On The Horizon

LATEST NEWS

Packing Up for the School Year

Teachers will be supporting students throughout next week in sending personal belongings and school work home. Please provide your child with a couple of reusable bags for them to help bring these materials home.

Distribution of Ludemus (Havergal’s YearBook) – Thursday, June 13

Please note that the 2023-2024 edition of Ludemus will be handed out to students the morning of Thursday, June 13th. They will have an opportunity to look through them, and have their friends and teachers sign them on this day before taking them home.

End of Year Report Cards

Report cards will be available online at 9:00 am on Thursday, June 20th.

• Kindergarten Report Card Information 
• Grade 1 – 6 Report Card Information 

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.

REMINDERS

Please update your daughter’s health records before July 1 on Magnus

Please complete your child’s Vital Health Record and Student Health Tracker in the Magnus Health Portal to ensure the following information is accurate and updated: health history and conditions, allergies, history of concussions, dietary restrictions and administration of medications from Health Centre nurses. 

Parents are responsible for updating the school on any changes in your child’s health status throughout the year by updating information in the Magnus Health Portal. The Health Centre ensures that the health records of students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 are accurately and confidentially stored.

We are asking that all parents conduct the year update before July 1, 2024. Access is available as of June 1, 2024. If you completed an update prior to June 1st, we apologize but you will need to re-submit your child’s Magnus profile.

Instructions to log into Magnus can be found HERE.

Please reach out to the Health Centre Health Centre with any questions or concerns.

End of Year Celebrations

We are eagerly planning our end of year events celebrating all that we have accomplished as a community. Please be sure to mark your calendars!

Last Prayers of the Year – Friday, June 7 (8:25 am – 9:00 am – JS Gym)

• This will be our last time coming together for Prayers as a community for the 2023-2024 school year. Parents, as always, are welcome to attend.

Grade 6 Leaving Ceremony – Monday, June 10 (4:00 pm – 5:30 am – JS Dining Hall)

• This event is in honour of our Grade 6 students, and marks the end of their time at the Junior School, before “Crossing the Bridge” to Grade 7.
• Grade 6 students and their families are invited.

Junior School Closing Ceremony – Wednesday, June 12 (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Brenda Robson Hall)

• This is a special time for us to come together, one last time in celebration of our year of learning and friendship. Students are asked to come to school, at the regular time, and in their #1 Dress. We will end our day together in song, and reflection.

Last Day of School – Thursday, June 13 (Early Staggered Dismissal)

• Grade 6 Ghanaian Dance Showcase at 8:30am – Grade 6 Families are welcome to attend.
• Students will come to school for a half day, where they will have an opportunity to say goodbye to their teachers and classmates. End of year certificates will be handed out on this day, and we will take pictures to send to families.
• Early staggered dismissal:
  • JK-Gr.3- 11:15 -11:30
  • Gr.4-6- 11:30-11:45

NOTES FROM THE HCPA

Pre-Loved Uniform Drop Off

Drop off pre-loved uniforms at the Upper School on Wednesday, June 12 (7:30 to 11:30 am in the Rotunda, 8 to 8:30 am in the laneway). Sign up here if you can volunteer. 

Technology Drive

In conjunction with the pre-loved uniform collection, US students will be running a used technology drive. Please help the students and the environment by donating your old technology for recycling. Please click here for more information.

CELEBRATION SATURDAY

Save the Date – Saturday, September 28 from 9:30 am – 1 pm

The entire Havergal community, including students, faculty and staff, Old Girls/Alum, and parents are welcome to attend this all-community event. Experience fun activities, delicious food, and great music while raising funds to support our community partners and showcasing our school’s mission, vision and values. 

This event is the perfect opportunity to connect with peers from different grades, strengthen our sense of belonging and demonstrate our commitment to community outreach, partnership and support.

We need your help! We are looking for a second parent to help out with the Celebration Saturday Bazaar this year. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Christine Spence (Manager, Parent Relations – cspence@havergal.on.ca) or Steven Rathwell (HCPA Volunteer Coordinator – steven.rathwell@yahoo.ca). Thank you for your support.

WHAT’S ON THE MENU NEXT WEEK

JS Menu for June 10 – June 13 

KEY DATES ON THE HORIZON 

Monday, June 10 

• Grade 6 Leaving Ceremony (4:00 pm – 5:30 am – JS Dining Hall)

Wednesday, June 12 

• Junior School Closing Ceremony (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Brenda Robson Hall)

Thursday, June 13 

• Last Day of School (Early Dismissal – 11:30 am)

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 second of two summer communications regarding the 2024-2025 school year

Dear Junior School Families,

The Junior School welcomed Mike Carlson, one of our Indigenous partners, for our Indigenous Flags Assembly on Tuesday. Mike taught us about the Anishinabewaki, Wendake-Nionwentsïo, Haudenosaunee, Métis, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation & Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami flags in his time with us. Each of the flags was then passed through the audience, where students were invited to send positive energy into each of them. Each flag is now permanently displayed in the JS Gym, as an active invitation to members of the First Nation, Inuit, and Métis peoples that they belong here at Havergal. In addition, they will serve as a reminder of Havergal’s commitment to ongoing truth and reconciliation.

Then, today, we honoured National Indigenous History Month & Indigenous Peoples Day in our JS National Indigenous History Month & Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration, which takes place in June. We welcomed Cree-Métis artist and educator Marissa Magneson and Cree-Métis singer-songwriter, Mathew Magneson for this celebration. This was a time for us to recognize and celebrate the rich diversity, history, heritage, and resilience of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada. We encourage families to learn more, and to discover how you can participate, by visiting the Government of Canada’s National Indigenous History Month Website.

Sincerely,

Kate

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

• Gator Day (Friday, June 7th at the Cohen Field from 12:35 pm – 3:00 pm)
• Please update your daughter’s health records before July 1 on Magnus
• Pizza Lunch is on Monday
• Clearing out the Lost & Found: May 27 – May 31
• End of Year Celebrations
• All Library Books to be Returned by Friday, May 31 
• Co-Curriculars
• Notes from the HCPA
• Celebration Saturday
• What’s On The Menu Next Week
• Your Child’s Personalized Calendar
• Key Dates On The Horizon

LATEST NEWS

Gator Day (Friday, June 7th at the Cohen Field from 12:35 pm – 3:00 pm)

What is GatorDay?

Gator Day extends back to 1935 when students participated in various outdoor activities with their houses for a chance to win the “Gator Day Cup.” It is a day that is filled with a competitive spirit, house pride, and most importantly, FUN! 

Students should come dressed in:

• A House t-shirt, or a t-shirt that is your house colour 
• Havergal shorts, leggings or sweatpants
• Running shoes
• Please refrain from wearing any accessories (ie. necklaces, skirts, hair accessories) as the kids will be very active

Please also bring:

• Sunscreen
• hat (in your house colour if you can)
• hair elastic 
• A labelled water bottle 

Are spectators permitted?

• Yes if you’d like but please watch from a distance and allow your child to participate in the day.
• If you think you will be a distraction then please do not attend  
• There is no parking available on site; We encourage you to visit Spot Angles for tips on where to park nearby 

Please update your daughter’s health records before July 1 on Magnus

Please complete your child’s Vital Health Record and Student Health Tracker in the Magnus Health Portal to ensure the following information is accurate and updated: health history and conditions, allergies, history of concussions, dietary restrictions and administration of medications from Health Centre nurses. 

Parents are responsible for updating the school on any changes in your child’s health status throughout the year by updating information in the Magnus Health Portal. The Health Centre ensures that the health records of students in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 are accurately and confidentially stored.

Accurate record-keeping helps keep students safe on- and off-site, and it relies on parents being diligent about updating their children’s health information and sharing it with the school. 

We are asking that all parents conduct the year update before July 1, 2024. Access is available as of June 1, 2024. If you completed an update prior to June 1st, we apologize but you will need to re-submit your child’s Magnus profile.

Instructions to log into Magnus can be found HERE.

Please reach out to the Health Centre with any questions or concerns.

REMINDERS

Pizza Lunch is on Monday

A reminder that our last Pizza Month of the Year is on Monday. Students not participating are asked to bring their own packed lunch.

Clearing out the Lost & Found: May 27 – May 31

Claim those missing items that never made it home from school, from Monday May 27 – Friday, May 31. Lost & Found items will be on display in the Arts/STEM hallway throughout the day. Parents and students are encouraged to check for lost belongings. Unclaimed items will be donated to the Clothing Drive at Celebration Saturday, or next year’s Used Uniform Sale.

End of Year Celebrations

We are eagerly planning our end of year events celebrating all that we have accomplished as a community. Please be sure to mark your calendars!

Last Prayers of the Year – Friday, June 7 (8:25 am – 9:00 am – JS Gym)

• This will be our last time coming together for Prayers as a community for the 2023-2024 school year. Parents, as always, are welcome to attend.

Grade 6 Leaving Ceremony – Monday, June 10 (4:00 pm – 5:30 am – JS Dining Hall)

• This event is in honour of our Grade 6 students, and marks the end of their time at the Junior School, before “Crossing the Bridge” to Grade 7.
• Grade 6 students and their families are invited.

Junior School Closing Ceremony – Wednesday, June 12 (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Brenda Robson Hall)

• This is a special time for us to come together, one last time in celebration of our year of learning and friendship. Students are asked to come to school, at the regular time, and in their #1 Dress. We will end our day together in song, and reflection.
• Please note the new timing of this event!

Last Day of School – Thursday, June 13 (Early Staggered Dismissal)

• Grade 6 Ghanaian Dance Showcase at 8:30am – Grade 6 Families are welcome to attend.
• Students will come to school for a half day, where they will have an opportunity to say goodbye to their teachers and classmates. End of year certificates will be handed out on this day, and we will take pictures to send to families.
• Early staggered dismissal:
  • JK-Gr.3- 11:15 -11:30
  • Gr.4-6- 11:30-11:45

All Library Books to be Returned by Friday, May 31 

As the school year draws to a close, it is time for these library materials to be returned to their home base. All library books must be returned by May 31st.

If you would like a list of current check outs, please email Ms. Rodd, our JS Librarian  at erodd@havergal.on.ca

Please note that students will be allowed to borrow books over the summer, but only if all books from the school year have been returned. 

Look out for summer reading lists – coming soon!

CO-CURRICULARS

Please note that all co-curricular activities have now concluded! Thank you to our teachers, outside providers, and coaches for helping to make it such a rich and engaging experience for our students. Information regarding next year’s program will be available in our first summer summer, which you can expect in the first week of July.

NOTES FROM THE HCPA

Moms’ Night Out

Thanks to everyone who attended Moms’ Night Out! Click here for photos. (Password: Havergal)

Pre-Loved Uniform Drop Off

Drop off pre-loved uniforms at the Upper School on Wednesday, June 12 (7:30 to 11:30 am in the Rotunda, 8 to 8:30 am in the laneway). Sign up here if you can volunteer. 

Technology Drive

In conjunction with the pre-loved uniform collection, US students will be running a used technology drive. Please help the students and the environment by donating your old technology for recycling. Please click here for more information.

CELEBRATION SATURDAY

Save the Date – Saturday, September 28 from 9:30 am – 1 pm

It’s almost summer but Celebration Saturday is just around the corner. You don’t want to miss this great community event in support of Havergal’s Community Partners. Mark September 28 in your calendar now!

Help needed!

We are looking for a second parent to help out with the Celebration Saturday Bazaar this year. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Christine Spence (Manager, Parent Relations – cspence@havergal.on.ca) or Steven Rathwell (HCPA Volunteer Coordinator – steven.rathwell@yahoo.ca). Thank you for your support.

WHAT’S ON THE MENU NEXT WEEK

JS Menu for June 3 – June 7

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 

Friday, June 7 

• Last Prayers of the Year (8:25 am – 9:00 am – JS Gym)

Monday, June 10 

• Grade 6 Leaving Ceremony (4:00 pm – 5:30 am – JS Dining Hall)

Wednesday, June 12 

• Junior School Closing Ceremony (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Brenda Robson Hall)

Thursday, June 13 

• Last Day of School (Early Dismissal – 11:30 am)

Monday, July 1

• Health Information Must be Updated on Magnus

Dear Junior School Families,

A huge thank you to all of those involved in making Pride Week such a success this year, as we celebrated the theme of “Proud to be Me!” It was wonderful to see our students, faculty and staff across both sides of the bridge engage in learning about the LGBTQ2S+ community, and think deeply about what it means to belong and to be your authentic self. On Tuesday, we shared A Kids Book About Belonging by Kevin Carroll, with our students in Prayers. Here is the introduction for you to take a look at.

“What does it mean to belong? It’s difficult to come up with a simple answer, but each of us (kids and grownups) want to belong somewhere. 

While belonging can be tough to describe, we all know the benefits of belonging. Belonging to a community or group improves your health, happiness, and motivation. When you belong, you realize you are not alone. Having a connection to others helps us understand that all of us can good times and struggles too.

There is comfort in knowing we ALL have this in common. To build community, a sense of belonging, and be comfortable in our own skin is a lifelong endeavour. This book wants to help you on the journey. Your journey! Because belonging starts with YOU!”

By: Kevin Carroll

Sincerely,

Kate

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

• Staff Appreciation Ivy Pub – THANK YOU!
• Welcoming Artist in Residence, Dr. Kofi Gbolonyo, to the Junior School!
• Margaret Taylor Pizza Lunch: Monday, May 27
• Clearing out the Lost & Found: May 27 – May 31
• End of Year Celebrations
• All Library Books to be Returned by Friday, May 31 
• Co-Curriculars
• Notes from the HCPA
• What’s On The Menu Next Week
• Your Child’s Personalized Calendar
• Key Dates On The Horizon

LATEST NEWS

Staff Appreciation Ivy Pub – THANK YOU!

On behalf of the staff and faculty at HC, thank you so much for your generous donations that made last week’s Staff Appreciation Ivy Pub possible. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed great food, music, prizes and each other’s company, all on a beautiful sunny day. To the volunteers who organized, hosted and made dumplings, thank you for your time, energy, enthusiasm and kindness—it was very much appreciated. 

Welcoming Artist in Residence, Dr. Kofi Gbolonyo, to the Junior School!

We welcomed Dr. Kofi Gbolonyo to the Junior School on Tuesday, May 21. He is an artist in residence working with our students until June 13th. Kofi will be working with our students during their regular Music and Integrated Arts classes and there will be a showcase of learning during The Grade 6 Celebration, Junior School Closing Ceremony and the Final Junior School Assembly on June 13th. 

Dr. Kofi Gbolonyo 

Kofi Gbolonyo is a scholar, educator, and performer whose primary research, expertise, and educational interests are in West African traditional music and dance, Ewe indigenous knowledge, language and culture, Orff-Schulwerk pedagogy, multicultural music education, Ghanaian brass band and choral music. His scholarship focuses on indigenous knowledge and cultural values in the musical practices of the Ewe and Fon of West Africa. He is currently a professor at Capilano University and The University of British Columbia.

Gbolonyo enjoys teaching children and is the founder/director of the Nunya Music Academy and the Ghana School Project. He also co-founded and directs Adanu Habobo and the Orff-Afrique Summer Programs in Ghana. He is a teaching staff of the World Music Drumming Workshops Ltd.

Gbolonyo is an internationally recognized Orff-Schulwerk music educator and a seasoned clinician who conducts workshops and gives presentations all over the world. He is an advocate of multicultural music education and has taught at different levels of education in Ghana, other countries in West Africa, Europe, South America, East and Southeast Asia, the United States and Canada. He performs regularly and presents workshops and scholarly papers at annual meetings of many professional associations.

Gbolonyo holds a Ph.D. (2009) and an MA (2005) in Ethnomusicology and a Graduate Certificate in African Studies (2009) at the doctoral level from the University of Pittsburgh; an Orff-Schulwerk Certificate Level III (2008) from San Francisco International Orff Course; a BA (Hons. 2002) in Linguistics and Music from the University of Ghana, Legon; a Professional Dip.Ed (1997) in Ewe Language and Music Education from the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana; and a Professional Teacher’s Certificate A (1990) from E.P. College of Education, Amedzofe, Ghana.

REMINDERS

Margaret Taylor Pizza Lunch: Monday, May 27

Students from Margaret Taylor will celebrate being the winning house at the A-mazing Race with a pizza lunch party in the multi-purpose room. Chartwells are aware of the dietary restrictions and allergies of students in this house, and have planned accordingly.

Clearing out the Lost & Found: May 27 – May 31

Claim those missing items that never made it home from school, from Monday May 27 – Friday, May 31. Lost & Found items will be on display in the Arts/STEM hallway throughout the day. Parents and students are encouraged to check for lost belongings. Unclaimed items will be donated to the Clothing Drive at Celebration Saturday, or next year’s Used Uniform Sale.

End of Year Celebrations

We are eagerly planning our end of year events celebrating all that we have accomplished as a community. Please be sure to mark your calendars!

Last Prayers of the Year – Friday, June 7 (8:25 am – 9:00 am – JS Gym)

• This will be our last time coming together for Prayers as a community for the 2023-2024 school year. Parents, as always, are welcome to attend.

Grade 6 Leaving Ceremony – Monday, June 10 (4:00 pm – 5:30 am – JS Dining Hall)

• This event is in honour of our Grade 6 students, and marks the end of their time at the Junior School, before “Crossing the Bridge” to Grade 7.
• Grade 6 students and their families are invited.

Junior School Closing Ceremony – Wednesday, June 12 (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Brenda Robson Hall)

• This is a special time for us to come together, one last time in celebration of our year of learning and friendship. Students are asked to come to school, at the regular time, and in their #1 Dress. We will end our day together in song, and reflection.
• Please note the new timing of this event!

Last Day of School – Thursday, June 13 (Early Staggered Dismissal)

• Students will come to school for a half day, where they will have an opportunity to say goodbye to their teachers and classmates. End of year certificates will be handed out on this day, and we will take pictures to send to families.
• Early staggered dismissal:
  • JK-Gr.3- 11:15 -11:30
  • Gr.4-6- 11:30-11:45

All Library Books to be Returned by Friday, May 31 

The library has seen a flurry of activity this year, with thousands of books shared amongst our community. Thank you to everyone for taking care of these little pieces of the library as they’ve passed through the hands of students. 

As the school year draws to a close, it is time for these library materials to be returned to their home base. All library books must be returned by May 31st.

If you would like a list of current check outs, please email Ms. Rodd, our JS Librarian  at erodd@havergal.on.ca

Please note that students will be allowed to borrow books over the summer, but only if all books from the school year have been returned. 

Look out for summer reading lists – coming soon!

CO-CURRICULARS

Athletics

 JS Athletics Schedule  

Wow! What a week it has been! 

Congratulations to the U12 Softball Team who competed at BSS on Thursday. Havergal had more students participating in Softball than any other CISAA School! In fact, we had so many students wishing to participate that we had to create two teams! 

Our U12 Ultimate Team competed on Thursday against other co-ed schools. Their progress throughout the season was incredible as on the final day all 3 games came down to overtime!  They had fantastic match-ups between Moncrest and TMS and they went on to defeat TFS! 

Finally, congratulations to the U12 Track Team who competed in their final event of the season on Tuesday, May 21st. Many participants reached their personal best height, length or time and built their confidence as they sprinted past the finish line. 

A shout-out to the following who came FIRST in the CISAA: 

This is remarkable! 

• Charlotte G in High Jump, Hurdles, 400m and 200m! Wow! 
• Brook B in High Jump
• Courtney E in Hurdles
• Carol G in Discus
• Quinn P in Shot Put
• Colleen K in Hurdles
• Suki G in Shot Put
• Kyra T in High Jump 
• Ayda A in Javelin
• The entire U11 RELAY TEAM! 

Performing Arts & Clubs

• A huge thank you to our faculty and instructors for leading such creative and engaging clubs for the students.
• If you have any suggestions for next year: please contact: srobertson@havergal.on.ca

NOTES FROM THE HCPA

JS A-mazing Race

Thanks to everyone who organized, volunteered for and attended the JS A-mazing Race! Click here for photos of this fun event.

WHAT’S ON THE MENU NEXT WEEK

JS Menu for May 27 – May 31 

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 

Friday, June 7 

• Last Prayers of the Year (8:25 am – 9:00 am – JS Gym)

Monday, June 10 

• Grade 6 Leaving Ceremony (4:00 pm – 5:30 am – JS Dining Hall)

Wednesday, June 12 

• Junior School Closing Ceremony (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Brenda Robson Hall)

Thursday, June 13 

• Last Day of School (Early Dismissal – 11:30 am)

Dear Junior School Families,

Today’s House Shout brought together our whole school, from JK to Grade 12 to celebrate everyone’s House Pride and to engage in a little friendly competition. It was wonderful to see everyone on The Ratcliffe Field, cheering and showing off some Havergal spirit! Our Junior School students absolutely blew everyone away with their house cheers, led by our Grade 6s and JS Prefects. It was a wonderful way to welcome in the May long weekend! Please be sure to check out HC’s social media platforms for videos and pictures of the fun.

Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and sunny long few days with family and friends.

Sincerely,

Kate

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

• Use of Digital Devices and Smartphones at Havergal College 
• Pride Week (May 21 – May 24)
• Clearing out the Lost & Found: May 27 – May 31
• End of Year Celebrations
• All Library Books to be Returned by Friday, May 31 
• Co-Curriculars
• Notes from the HCPA
• What’s On The Menu Next Week
• Your Child’s Personalized Calendar
• Key Dates On The Horizon

LATEST NEWS

Use of Digital Devices and Smartphones at Havergal College 

There has been much attention to the use of smartphones and other digital devices in schools in recent months.

Havergal has always had a thoughtful approach regarding the use of devices in school, and we are carefully reviewing our current policies and practices. We will be communicating any updates to these, with our families and students in advance of the next school year.

In the meantime, we wanted to share the following resource with you, that is a Family Digital Wellness Guide for Families, with children aged 6 – 12. It includes sections on “What the Science Says,” “Best Practices,” and other resources. Finally, we also invite you to listen to this episode of The Harvard Edcast, which provides you with some ideas for device usage over the summer

Pride Week (May 21 – May 24)

Havergal will be celebrating pride next week! We are excited to have this opportunity to honour the LGBTQ2S+ community, and their many contributions locally, nationally and abroad. Our theme this year is once again, “Proud to be Me.” Throughout the week, students will engage in activities, using the Ontario Curriculum as a reference point, asking students to reflect on the things that make them proud to be just who they are. By developing a better understanding of who we are as individuals, as well as who others are, we are building a community that fosters equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging for all.

Here is the schedule of the activities for the week:

Tuesday, May 21 – Dress Down Day  (JK – Grade 6)

• All students are invited to come to school wearing something that makes them feel proud to be who they are. “Proud To Be Me”  stickers, designed and created by Upper School Students will also be available for all students.
• 8:25 – 8:55 am Prayers (Grade 1 – Grade 6)
  • This will act as the launch to Pride Week. The focus will be on what it means to be yourself, and how it feels to belong. Students will also be asked to consider what it might feel like, to NOT feel like you belong.
• Lunch Recess:
  • Optional “Sidewalk Chalk Celebration” (Grade 1 – 6) – students will be invited to create messages of support and kindness on the pavement, at the front and back of the Junior School.  

Wednesday, May 22

• 8:25 am – 8:55
  • Students In Grades 1 – 6 will learn about the history of the Progress Flag, as well as what each of the colours, and symbols represent.
• Morning Recess:
  • Optional “Proud to be Me” Button Making (Grades 1 – 6)

Thursday, May 23

• 8:25 am – 8:55
  • Students in Grades 1 – 4 will engage in a writing activity, with the prompt “What Makes me Proud to be Me?”
  • Students in Grades 5 & 6 will take time to reflect on who they are, and write a letter to either their past self or their future self.
• Morning Recess:
  • Optional Read-aloud in the Library (Grades 1 – 4)

Friday, May 24

• 8:25 am – 8:55 am Prayers (JK  – 6)
  • This will be a culminating celebration of the week. Students, faculty and staff will be learning a little more about the history of Pride Week. We will also have members of our community (students, faculty and staff) sharing some of the different things that make up their identities, and the things that make them proud to be who they are.
• Lunch Recess:
  • Optional “Pride Week Wonderings” (Grades 5 & 6); Students wishing to participate will receive a form where they can ask any questions they have about Pride Week, prior to coming together for this session. Then, led by Ms. White and Ms. Watt, along with several Upper School students from the Pride Week Committee, will have an opportunity to discuss their wonderings. 

Equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging are essential components of Havergal’s Mission – to prepare young women to make a difference, as well as our core values (courage, compassion, integrity, and inquiry). Families also play an important role in this. Here are some resources that we invite you to take a look at for your own learning, and to consider how they might support you in potential future discussions with your child(ren). 

• 6 tips for talking about Pride month and LGBTQ+ rights with kids 
• Defining LGBTQ+ Terms for Elementary School Children 
• Why Is The Pride Flag Rainbow? A Video 
• They, them, their — why some people use these pronouns instead of he or she CBC Kids 
• Do you know what two-spirit means? CBC Kids 
• Pride Week 2024 HC Junior School – Book List for Families 

REMINDERS

Clearing out the Lost & Found: May 27 – May 31

Claim those missing items that never made it home from school, from Monday May 27 – Friday, May 31. Lost & Found items will be on display in the Arts/STEM hallway throughout the day. Parents and students are encouraged to check for lost belongings. Unclaimed items will be donated to the Clothing Drive at Celebration Saturday, or next year’s Used Uniform Sale.

End of Year Celebrations

We are eagerly planning our end of year events celebrating all that we have accomplished as a community. Please be sure to mark your calendars!

Last Prayers of the Year – Friday, June 7 (8:25 am – 9:00 am – JS Gym)

• This will be our last time coming together for Prayers as a community for the 2023-2024 school year. Parents, as always, are welcome to attend.

Grade 6 Leaving Ceremony – Monday, June 10 (4:00 pm – 5:30 am – JS Dining Hall)

• This event is in honour of our Grade 6 students, and marks the end of their time at the Junior School, before “Crossing the Bridge” to Grade 7.
• Grade 6 students and their families are invited.

Junior School Closing Ceremony – Wednesday, June 12 (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Brenda Robson Hall)

• This is a special time for us to come together, one last time in celebration of our year of learning and friendship. Students are asked to come to school, at the regular time, and in their #1 Dress. We will end our day together in song, and reflection.
• Please note the new timing of this event!

Last Day of School – Thursday, June 13 (Early Staggered Dismissal)

• Students will come to school for a half day, where they will have an opportunity to say goodbye to their teachers and classmates. End of year certificates will be handed out on this day, and we will take pictures to send to families.
• Early staggered dismissal:
  • JK-Gr.3- 11:15 -11:30
  • Gr.4-6- 11:30-11:45

All Library Books to be Returned by Friday, May 31 

The library has seen a flurry of activity this year, with thousands of books shared amongst our community. Thank you to everyone for taking care of these little pieces of the library as they’ve passed through the hands of students. 

As the school year draws to a close, it is time for these library materials to be returned to their home base. All library books must be returned by May 31st.

If you would like a list of current check outs, please email Ms. Rodd, our JS Librarian  at erodd@havergal.on.ca

Please note that students will be allowed to borrow books over the summer, but only if all books from the school year have been returned. 

Look out for summer reading lists – coming soon!

CO-CURRICULARS

Athletics

•  JS Athletics Schedule  

Good Luck to the following teams with their Final Meets and Tournaments of the season:
  

• U12 Track and Field Team at York University on Tuesday, May 21st. 
• U12 Ultimate Team at Havergal Cohen Field on Thursday, May 23rd. 
• U12 Softball Team at BSS on Thursday, May 23rd. 

Performing Arts & Clubs

• Performing Arts and Clubs have wrapped up for the term except Teaching Kitchen which ends Thursday, May 23.
• If you have any suggestions for next year: please contact: srobertson@havergal.on.ca

NOTES FROM THE HCPA

Moms’ Night Out – Thursday, May 23

Ticket sales close today! Click here to purchase.

WHAT’S ON THE MENU NEXT WEEK

JS Menu for May 21 – 24 

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 

Friday, May 17 

• School Closed – Victoria Day Long Weekend (No classes)

Monday, May 20 

• School Closed – Victoria Day Long Weekend (No classes)

Tuesday, May 21 (Pride Week)

• Classes Resume
• Dress-Down Day
  • Students are invited to dress in something that makes them feel proud to be themselves.

Thursday, May 23 

• Moms’ Night Out 

Monday, March 27

• Pizza Lunch for students in Margaret Taylor

Friday, June 7 

• Last Prayers of the Year (8:25 am – 9:00 am – JS Gym)

Monday, June 10 

• Grade 6 Leaving Ceremony (4:00 pm – 5:30 am – JS Dining Hall)

Wednesday, June 12 

• Junior School Closing Ceremony (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Brenda Robson Hall)

Thursday, June 13 

• Last Day of School (Early Dismissal – 11:30 am)