Dear Junior School Parent:

Prayers this morning was another fantastic opportunity to observe the deep learning that happens in the Junior School. Students in Grade 1 shared the work they have been doing as part of an Investigative Research Project, on daily and seasonal changes.  It was a pleasure to watch some of our youngest learners display such courage and confidence as they spoke in front of the entire Junior School, and the many parents who came to watch their daughters. I was exceptionally proud of the students and appreciative of the tremendous thought and work that their teachers put into making the presentation possible.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Wellness Week
• JS Photographs
• House Lunch
• Online Registration for Clubs and Athletics
• Used Uniforms Available
• Athletics
• Frequently Used Links
• Next Week in the Junior School
• Important Dates on the Horizon

 Mental Health Awareness Week

Next week we are shedding a spotlight to bring about more awareness on how we can better understand our mental health and develop strategies to manage our emotions.  Throughout the week, we will offer a toolkit of strategies to help students manage their big feelings.  Please visit Mental Health Awareness Week to see the happenings for the week.

JS Photographs

The deadline has been extended for ordering the Junior School Photographs online. The re-take photographs are not yet available to order, however we will contact you to let you know as soon as they go online.

To access your daughter’s school photos, please use the following link;

Order JS Photographs

When logging in, you will b asked for your email address. The password is your daughter’s student ID #.

We will be having another retake day if you missed the opportunity to get a retake photograph. Further details to be followed when we have a confirmed date. If you would like to register your daughter for a retake and have not yet done so, please email Aoife King aking@havergal.on.ca

House Lunch – Students to wear a House Colour Accessory on Thursday, November 21

Online Registration for Clubs -Open until Friday, December 20th

Winter Clubs List

Online Registration for Clubs ( excluding Music, Chess and Math)

Online Registration for Music, Chess and Math Club

Should you have any questions regarding club registration, please contact Ms. Moyo Soji (msoji@havergal.on.ca or 416-483-3519).

Used Uniforms Available

Athletics

Online Registration is open until Monday Nov 18th. Here is the Winter Athletics Season Schedule. I have been encouraging all of the girls to try something new and I hope that they will take part in Havergal Athletics. 

There is one more Gr. 3&4 Multisport and Soccer Squad Team practice to make up for the missed practice last week. All other Squad and Squad Teams are finished for the Fall season.

Next week in the Junior School

Monday, November 18 (Day 6)

• 8:30 – 8:50 am: JS Prayers, Mental Health Awareness Week, By: Rev. Douglas
• 11:50 – 12:20 pm: Gr.1-6 Chess Lunch Club (learning hub)
• 12:10 – 12:50 pm: Gr.5 & 6 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 12:00 pm: JS Winter Athletics Online Registration Closes
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U11 Volleyball Team Tryout (JS Gym)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr. 4 Homework Club (room 4M)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-2 Drama Club (Rm 121, SK) 
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.3-4 Drama Club (Rm.213, 3F)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 4-6 Kids Lit Quiz (Art Room)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.3-6 Strings Ensemble (Music Room)

Tuesday, November 19 (Day 7)

• 7:00 – 8:00 am: U12 Swim Team tryouts (pool) Meet at avenue rd.
• 8:30 – 8:50 am: JS Haverpals
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Junior Choir (Music Room)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 Tinker Lab (Rm.117, 2B)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 Farm Fresh (Rm. 122, JK)

Wednesday, November 20 (Day 8)

• 7:00 – 8:00 am: U12 Volleyball Team Tryout
• 8:25 – 8:55 am: Gr.4-6 Community Circles
• 8:25 – 8:55 am: Gr.1-3: Recognizing Big Feelings Assembly, By: Behaviour Matters
• 12:10 – 12:50 pm: Gr.2 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Basketball Squad Team (Js Gym)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.1-3 Primary Choir (Music Room)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr. 6 Homework Club (room 6L)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Video Game Design  (Rm.214, 5G)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Aspiring Architects (Rm.212, 6M)

Thursday, November 21 (Day 1)

• 7:00 – 8:00 am: U12 Swim Team tryouts (pool) Meet at avenue rd.
• 8:30 – 8:55 am: JS House Prayers, Courage
• 11:50 – 12:20 pm: JS House Lunch
• 12:10 – 12:50 pm: Gr. 3 & 4 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U11 Volleyball Team Tryout (US Gym C) 
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U12 Volleyball Team Tryout (US Gym A/B) 
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr. 3/4 Multisport (JS Gym)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Soccer Squad Team (Lower Pitch)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr. 5 Homework Club (Room 5C)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 1-3:Ugly Doll Designers (Rm.209, 3P)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 4-6 Chem-Mystery (Rm.208, 4P)

Friday, November 22 (Day 2)

• 7:30 – 8:15 am: Gr.4-6 Math Contest Prep Club  (Rm.215, 5C)
• 8:30 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers,
• 12:10 – 12:50 pm: Gr.3 & 4 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)

Important Dates on the Horizon

Nov 18-22: Mental Health Awareness Week

Nov 18: Winter Athletics Online Registration closes

Dec 2: JS Pizza Lunch

Dec 13: JK/SK Christmas Concert

Dec 17: G.1-6 Christmas Concert

Dec 18: Carol Service

Dec 19: Craig Cardiff Concert

Dear Junior School Parent:

Students and teachers in the Junior School didn’t let a little rain and wind get in the way of celebrating Halloween.  It was lovely seeing everyone dressed up in their costumes, and getting into the spirit of the day. Thank you to all those that joined us for our Halloween Parade and Assembly.

It has been an action-packed few weeks at the Junior School, and we woke up this morning to be greeted by winter’s first dusting of snow.  As we head into the weekend, we hope you find some time to take a breath, stay warm, and enjoy the company of family and friends

Yours sincerely,

Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Online Registration for Clubs and Athletics
• Remembrance Day Prayers
• Pizza Lunch
• Photo Retakes
• Midterm Break
• Athletics
• Frequently Used Links
• Next Week in the Junior School
• Important Dates on the Horizon

Online Registration for Clubs and Athletics – Opens on Monday, November 4

• Online booking opens on: Mon. Nov. 4 at 12:00 pm
• Closes on: Fri. Dec. 20th at 12:00 pm
• Please register through Veracross
• Clubs
  • Link to club offerings:  Winter Club Registration
  • Winter Clubs begin on January 13, 2020
• Athletics:
  • Info on Winter Athletics Season Schedule

Remembrance Day Prayers

• In observance of Remembrance Day, a special Prayers will take place in the JS gym on Monday, November 4th at 8:30 am.
• Students are to wear #1 Dress
• Teachers have been collecting donations for students to receive poppies to wear for the service

Pizza Day –

• Monday, November 4th is Pizza Day!

School Photo Retakes – Tuesday, November 5

• Photo Retake Day is scheduled for Tuesday November 5th from 10:30 – 11:50 am
• If you would like for your daughter to have her school photo re-taken, please contact Ms. Aoife King (aking@havergal.on.ca or 416-483-3519).
• Please have your daughter come to school in her #1 Dress for the re-takes.

Athletics

Congratulations to all of the teams who participated in their championships last Saturday. A particularly shout out goes to the U12 Soccer team who defended their title and brought home the plaque. We are very proud of the dedication we see from each athlete, and we would like to thank the coaches for their time, dedication and care to the girls and their athletic development.  

The girls had their Athletic Celebration today at lunch. The U11 & U12 B-ball team also took on the teachers in a fun and friendly game.

WINTER SEASON ATHLETICS
 ***NEW***  Here is the new winter season schedule. ***NEW***

Sign ups will begin on Monday November 4th at noon.
The full schedule will be available after the Athletic Director meeting on Nov. 19th.

Next week in the Junior School

Monday, November 1 (Day 8)

#1 Dress – Remembrance Day Prayers

• 8:30 – 8:50 am: JS Prayers, Remembrance Day
• 11:50 – 12:50 pm: Pizza Lunch
• 11:50 – 12:20 pm: Gr.1-6 Chess Lunch Club (learning hub)
• 12:10 – 12:50 pm: Gr.2 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr. 4 Homework Club (room 4M)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-2 Drama Club (Rm 121, SK) 
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.3-4 Drama Club (Rm.213, 3F)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 4-6 Kids Lit Quiz (Art Room)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.3-6 Strings Ensemble (Music Room)

Tuesday, November 5 (Day 1)

• 8:00 – 8:55 am: Gr. 6 planning House Meetings
• 8:00 – 8:55 am: Gr.1-5 Outdoor Play
• 9:00 – 10:00 am: Gr.4 Coffee and Conversation
• 10:30 – 11:50 am: JS Photo Retakes (Learning Hub)
• 12:10 – 12:50 pm: Gr.3 & 4 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 1:00 – 2:00 pm: JK/SK Coffee and Conversation
• 2:00 – 3:00 pm: Gr.1 Coffee and Conversation
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr. 2 Multi-sport Squad (JS Gym)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 Tinker Lab (Rm.117, 2B)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 Farm Fresh (Rm. 122, JK)

Wednesday, November 6 – Monday November 11

• Professional Development Day for Teachers
• November Break – No classes

Important Dates on the Horizon

Nov 4: Winter Athletics and Clubs online registration opens

Nov. 5: Photo Re-take Day

Nov 6-11: Midterm Break

Nov 11:  Remembrance Day – School Closed

Nov 12:  New to Havergal Parent Event

Nov 18-22: Mental Health Awareness Week

Nov 18: Winter Athletics Online Registration closes

Dear Junior School Parent:

The crisp fall air has arrived! We ask that you remind your daughter to ensure she comes dressed appropriately to enjoy outdoor play. Recess is an important part of each students’ day and is a significant part both their physical and mental health. Being cold can affect her ability to make the most of this vital part of the day!

I would also like to take this opportunity to announce that after 15 years of committed service, Karen Nielsen will be leaving Havergal on Tuesday, October 22, as she has taken the position of Executive Assistant to the Head of the Junior School at the York School.  In her time at Havergal, Karen’s professionalism, calm demeanour, and deep commitment to being a team player have made her an invaluable member of our community.

Please join me in wishing Karen all the very best in her new role!  We will miss her.

Yours sincerely,

Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Tuesday, October 22 is Open House
• Sign-up for Gator Care on Thursday, October 24: Parent-Teacher Interview Day
• Ella Minnow Book Fair
• School Photos are Available
• Athletics
• Frequently Used Links
• Next Week in the Junior School
• Important Dates on the Horizon

Tuesday, October 22 is Open House

The Junior School will be welcoming over 150 prospective parents at our Open House on Tuesday.

Students are asked to wear the #1 Dress!

Parent-Teacher Interviews/Early Dismissal

Thursday, October 24 is a half-day of school, to accommodate parent-teacher interviews.  Children will be dismissed as follows:

• JK – Grade 2: 11:50 – 12:00
• Grade  3 – 6: 12:00 – 12:15

There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 25.

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!

The fair will be open for purchases during Parent/Teacher Conferences on: Thursday Oct. 24th from 1:30-7:30 pm, and Friday Oct. 25th from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.  Students will have the opportunity to browse and create wish lists on Wednesday and Thursday. Please do not send your child to school with money to spend at the fair on those days as they will not be able to make purchases during school hours.

Ella Minnow will accept Visa, Master Card, debit, cash or cheque made payable to Ella Minnow Children’s Bookstore. Ella Minnow is also able to charge purchases to student accounts. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at erodd@havergal.on.ca or by phone at 416-483-3843, extension 7544.

School Photos are Available -Deadline for Orders is Monday, November 4

Athletics

Next week in the Junior School

Monday, October 21 (Day 7)

• 7:00 – 8:00 am U11 Basketball Practice
• 8:30 – 8:50 am: JS Prayers, Election Prayers
• 11:50 – 12:20 am: Gr.1-6 Chess Lunch Club (learning hub)
• 3:30 – 4:45pm: U12 Soccer Team practice (Lower Pitch)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr. 4 Homework Club (room 4M)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-2 Drama Club (Rm 121, SK) 
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.3-4 Drama Club (Rm.213, 3F)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 4-6 Kids Lit Quiz (Art Room)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.3-6 Strings Ensemble (Music Room)

Tuesday, October 22 (Day 8)

** Open House – #1 Dress **

• 7:00 – 8:00 am: Swim Team (pool)
• 7:20 – 8:00 am: Cross Country Team Practice (lower pitch)
• 12:10 – 12:50 pm: Gr.2 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr. 2 Multi-sport Squad (JS Gym)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.4-6 Junior Choir (Music Room)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 Tinker Lab (Rm.117, 2B)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 Farm Fresh (Rm. 122, JK)

Wednesday, October 23 (Day 4)

• 7:00-8:00am: U12 Basketball practice (Js Gym)
• 7:00-8:00am: U11 Basketball Practice (Gym A/B)
• 8:15-9:30 am: Gr.5 & 6 Parent Coffee Morning, Learning Hub
• 8:30-8:50 am: Presentation of House Cheers Assembly, Gym (Gr.1-6)
• 11:00 pm: Class Dismissal of U12 Swim team 
  • 11:15pm Campus Departure of U12 Swim team from Upper School
  • 4:15pm Return of U12 swim team
• 11:00 pm: Class Dismissal of U12 Cross Country Team 
  • 11:15pm Campus Departure of U12 Cross Country Team from Junior School.
  • 4:15pm Return of U12 Cross Country  team
• 12:10-12:50: Gr.3 & 4 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.1-3 Primary Choir (Music Room)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr. 6 Homework Club (Rm. 6L)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Video Game Design  (Rm.214, 5G)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Aspiring Architects (Rm.212, 6M)

Thursday, October 24 (Day 5) – HALF-DAY OF SCHOOL

• 7:00-8:00am: U12 Basketball practice (Js Gym)
• Dismissal Schdeule:
  • JK – Grade 2: 11:50 – 12:00
  • Grade  3 – 6: 12:00 – 12:15
• Parent-Teacher Interviews begin

Friday, October 25

• No School
• Parent-Teacher Interviews

Important Dates on the Horizon

Oct 21: Online sign-up for Parent-Teacher Interviews Closes (12:00 pm)

Oct 24: Parent-Teacher Conferences (1:30 – 7:30 pm)

Oct 25: Parent-Teacher Conferences (8:00 – 3:00 pm)

Oct 31: Halloween Special Schedule

Nov 4: Winter Athletics and Clubs online registration opens

Nov 6-11: Midterm Break

Dear Junior School Parent:

What better way to start the Thanksgiving long weekend, than with the Harvest Festival! I feel particularly grateful to our students, who under the thoughtful care and direction of  Mr. Jeff MacLean and Ms. Rachel Read, sang so beautifully! Thank you, as well, to Ms. Goodridge, our Director of Performing Arts for overseeing the entire program.  We are thankful to our faculty and staff for all of their support to prepare for this event. Finally, it was absolutely lovely to have Ms. Misson with us for this highly anticipated and loved event. For all of those who were able to join us, we hope you were as inspired as we were!

Harvest Festival is a longstanding Havergal Junior School tradition.  It not only allows to acknowledge all of our many blessings but also helps us to remember the importance of sharing the bounty.  We are also pleased to let you know that our community was able to collect 1455 pounds of food for the North York Harvest Food Bank. Thank you for your generosity.

On behalf of all of the staff and faculty of the Junior School, we wish you a restful and happy Thanksgiving weekend.

Yours sincerely,

Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Library Books Return
• Athletics
• Frequently Used Links
• Next Week in the Junior School
• Important Dates on the Horizon

Library Books Return

Athletics

Next week in the Junior School

Monday, October 14

• Junior School closed for Thanksgiving

Tuesday, October 15 (Day 3)

• 7:00 – 8:00 am: Swim Team (pool)
• 7:20 – 8:00 am: Cross Country Team Practice (lower pitch)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr. 1 & 2 Multi-sport Squad (JS Gym)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.4-6 Junior Choir (Music Room)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 Tinker Lab (Rm.117, 2B)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 Farm Fresh (Rm. 122, JK)

Wednesday, October 16 (Day 4)

• 7:00 – 8:00 am: U12 Basketball practice (JS Gym)
• 8:00 – 8:55 am: Gr. 5 & 6 write Caribou Math Contest
• 11:50 – 12:20 am: Gr.5 Cookies and Conversation (Learning Hub)
• 11:50 am: Class Dismissal of Swim Team
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Basketball Squad Team (JS Gym)
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: Soccer Team Practice (lower Pitch)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.1-3 Primary Choir (Music Room)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr. 6 Homework Club (Rm. 6L)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Video Game Design  (Rm.214, 5G)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Aspiring Architects (Rm.212, 6M)
• 4:15 pm: Return of Swim Team to Havergal

Thursday, October 17 (Day 5)

• 7:20 – 8:00 am: Cross Country Team Practice (Lower Pitch)
• 8:00 – 8:15 am: Outdoor Play
• 8:30 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers – Gratitude
• 12:10 – 12:50 pm: Gr.5 & 6 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 2:45 pm: Class Dismissal of U12 & U11 Bball Team & U12 Soccer Team (Return at 5:45 pm)
• 3:00 pm: Class Dismissal of Basketball Squad Team (Completion of Home Games)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr.3 & 4 Multisport Squad
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Soccer Squad Team (Lower Pitch)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr. 5 Homework CLub
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 Ugly Doll Designers (Rm.209)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Chem-mystery (Rm.208)

Friday, October 18 (Day 6)

• 7:30 – 8:15 am: Gr.4 -6 Math Contest Prep Club
• 8:30 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers
• 12:10 – 12:50 pm: Gr.5 & 6 Math Discussion Group

Important Dates on the Horizon

Oct 21: Online sign-up for Parent-Teacher Interviews Closes(12:00 pm)

Oct 24: Parent-Teacher Conferences (1:30 – 7:30 pm)

Oct 25: Parent-Teacher Conferences (8:00 – 3:00 pm)

Oct 31: Halloween Special Schedule

Nov 4: Winter Athletics and Clubs online registration opens

Nov 6-11: Midterm Break

Dear Junior School Parent:

If you were anywhere in the GTA today, you may very well have heard the cheering from the Junior School Lower Pitch!  Students faced the teachers in a soccer game at lunch, each giving the other a run for their money.  While the teachers won this first game of the year, we will face each other again soon for a game of basketball!  It was a fantastic way to build school spirit, get some exercise, and most importantly enjoy each other’s company on a bright and chilly Friday afternoon.

Wishing you a lovely fall weekend.

Yours sincerely,

Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Pizza Day
• Harvest Festival
• Parent-Teacher Conferences – Sign Up through Pick-a-Time
• Library Books Return
• Diwali Prayers
• Beyond the Ivy Walls
• Spotlight on the Family Handbook – School Rules and Progressive Discipline
• Athletics
• Frequently Used Links
• Next Week in the Junior School
• Important Dates on the Horizon

Pizza Day

A reminder that Monday, October 7th is our first Pizza Day of the 2019-2020 school year! There will be no Rose Reisman Hot Lunches on this day.

Harvest Festival – Friday, October 11 (8:30 am – 9:15 am)

The Junior School annual Harvest Festival takes place on Friday, October 11 at 8:30 am in the Brenda Robson Hall (Upper School). Parents, family members, and guests are invited to a coffee reception in the Temerty Commons immediately following the service.

This formal service is an ideal and heart-warming start to the Thanksgiving break and a wonderful way for our community to gather and celebrate all that we have to be thankful for. We look forward to welcoming you and your family members!

Donations to the North York Harvest Food Bank

• Students in JK to Grade 6 are asked to bring in non-perishable food items to be donated to the North York Harvest Food Bank.
• Students in Grade 1 – 6 are asked to place these donations in decorated baskets (eg: a simple recyclable cardboard fruit/veggie basket that can be found at the grocery store).  Students will carry over the baskets to the Brenda Robson Hall for the ceremony.
• Students in JK and SK will place their donations in a basket provided by the school

What students are to wear – #1 Concert Dress

• Grade JK, SK, 1, 2, 3: long sleeve white shirt, tunic, HC tie, green tights & black shoes
• Grade 4: long sleeve white shirt, tunic, HC tie, green tights &  black shoes
• Grade 5 & 6: long sleeve white shirt, kilt, HC tie, green tights & black shoes
• Hair:  pinned back from the face using a hair accessory without colour, sparkles or embellishments. Small pins or Havergal headbands are permitted

JS Parent-Teacher Conferences – Sign Up through Pick-a-Time

Scheduled for:

• Thursday, October 24 (1:30 pm-7:30 pm)
• Friday, October 25 (8:00 am-3:00 pm).  

Sign-up: 

• Havergal College uses an online appointment booking system ‘PickATime’ to schedule parent-teacher conferences. Please use the following link to sign up:   www.pickatime.com. 
• Opens:  Wednesday, October 9 (6:00 pm)
• Closes: Monday, October 21 (12:00 pm)
•  Returning families will be familiar with this program and will be able to use the account set up in the past. A ‘Forgot Password’ link is available on the site just in case.  
• New parents will need to register for an account prior to booking of appointments. This can be done at any time by visiting the website.

For Assistance:

• Please contact Aoife King:  416-483-3843 ext. 6608.

Library Books Return

Beyond the Ivy Walls

Our Havergal Junior School students pursue a vast array of activities beyond our walls. Their dedication and accomplishments are impressive, and we want to give students the opportunity to share their efforts with our community. Highlighting and celebrating our girls’ learning beyond our ivy walls not only allows us to get to know each other in different ways, it may also serve as inspiration for others.

Accomplishments in any field are welcome: athletics, arts, academics, philanthropy, hobbies and more. Endeavors that represent the Havergal values of integrity, inquiry, compassion and/or courage are also encouraged.

How to submit:

If your daughter has an accomplishment for Beyond the Ivy Walls that she would like to share, please submit a photo and a short description using the link on the weekly blog. Beyond The Ivy Walls Submissions

When to submit:

Submissions can be made at anytime. Pictures and descriptions will be posted on the “Beyond The Ivy Walls” bulletin board outside of the Junior School gymnasium. Students will be recognized in Prayers so our community can celebrate their acts of excellence and perhaps be inspired to try something new or do something great beyond the ivy walls of Havergal College Junior School.

Spotlight on the Family Handbook

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Two parent-teacher conferences are scheduled during the school year: one in October and a second in the spring. During conferences, parents and teachers discuss the academic progress of your daughter(s). Conferences are booked online through pickAtime and instructions for booking are emailed to parents in advance of the opening date. Parents are also welcome to schedule meetings with teachers, Guidance Counsellors, Learning Support Specialists and/or administrators at other times in the year on an as needed basis.

To read the full Family Handbook:  CLICK HERE

Athletics

Next week in the Junior School

Monday, October 7 (Day 6)

• 8:30 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers
• 8:55 – 10:40 am: Band Clinicians working with Grade 6
• 11:50 – 12:50 pm: Pizza Lunch
• 11:50 – 12:20 pm: Gr.1-6 Chess Lunch Club (Learning Hub)
• 12:10 – 12:50 pm: Gr. 5 & 6 Math Discussion Club (Learning Hub)
• 12:20 pm: Class Dismissal of Cross Country Squad Team to Crestwood College
• 2:30 pm: Class Dismissal of U11 Basketball Team to BSS
• 3:15 pm: Cross Country Squad return to Havergal
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U12 Soccer (lower Pitch)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.4 Homework Club (Rm. 4M)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-2 Drama Club (Rm. 121, SK)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.3-4 Drama Club (Rm.213, 3F)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 4-6 Kids Lit Quiz (Art Room)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.3-6 Strings Ensemble (Music Room)
• 5:45 pm: U11 Basketball Team return to Havergal

Tuesday, October 8 (Day 7)

• 7:00 – 8:00 am: Swim Team (pool)
• 7:20 – 8:00 am: Cross Country Team Practice (lower pitch)
• 8:00 – 8:55 am: Outdoor Play
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr. 2 Multi-sport Squad (JS Gym)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.4-6 Junior Choir (Music Room)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 Tinker Lab (Rm.117, 2B)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 Farm Fresh (Rm. 122, JK)

Wednesday, October 9 (Day 8)

• 7:00 – 8:00 am: U12 Basketball practice (JS Gym)
• 8:25 – 8:55 am: Gr.1-3 Community Circle
• 8:25 – 8:55 am: Gr.4-6 Progressive Discipline Assembly
• 12:10 – 12:50 pm: Gr.2 Math Discussion Club (Learning Hub)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Basketball Squad Team (JS Gym)
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U12 Soccer (lower Pitch)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.1-3 Primary Choir (Music Room)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr. 6 Homework Club (Rm. 6L)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Video Game Design  (Rm.214, 5G)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Aspiring Architects (Rm.212, 6M)

Thursday, October 10 (Day 1)

** Special Schedule – Harvest Festival Rehearsal

• 7:20 – 8:00 am: Cross Country Team Practice (Lower Pitch)
• 8:30 – 9:10 am: Period 1
• 9:10 – 9:50 am: Period 2
• 9:50 – 10:10 am: Recess
• 10:10 – 10:50 am: Period 3
• 10:50 – 12:30 pm: JS Harvest Festival Rehearsal (BRH)
• 12:00 pm: Dismissal of swim team from BRH)
• 12:30 – 12:55 pm: Lunch
• 12:55-1:20 pm: Recess
• 1:20 – 2:00 pm: Period 4
• 2:00 – 2:40 pm: Period 5
• 2:40 – 3:20 pm: Period 6
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr 3&4 Multisport Squad (JS Gym)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Soccer Squad Team (lower Pitch)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr. 5 Homework Club (room 5C)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3:Ugly Doll Designers (Rm.209, 3P)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Chem-Mystery (Rm.208, 4P)
• 4:00 pm: Return of Swim Team to Havergal  

Friday, October 11 (Day 2)

• 7:30 – 8:15 am: Gr.4-6 Math Contest Prep Club (Rm.215, 5C)
• 8:30 – 9:15 am: JS Harvest Festival
• 9:15 – 10:15 am: JS Harvest Festival Reception
• 9:15 – 10:00 am: Period 1 (no grade 6’s)
• 10:00 – 10:45 am:  Period 2
• 10:45 – 11:05 am: Recess
• 11:05 – 11:50 am: Period 3
• 12:10 – 12:50 PM: Gr.3-4 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• Afternoon: Regular Schedule, regular dismissal time starting at 3:15pm

Important Dates on the Horizon

Oct 7: Pizza Day #1

Oct 11: Harvest Festival (8:30 – 10:15 am)

Oct 14: Thanksgiving (School Closed)

Oct 24: Parent-Teacher Conferences (1:30 – 7:30 pm)

Oct 25: Parent-Teacher Conferences (8:00 – 3:00 pm)

Dear Junior School Parent:

This morning we had the absolute pleasure of hearing a message in prayers from Ms. Brenda Robson and Ms. Judy Ratcliffe. Both teachers at the school for decades, they shared stories from their over 60 years at Havergal!  The girls were enthralled to see how the physical plant of the school has changed so much over the years, as well as to hear those things that have remained the same (e.g., Havergal girls smiling widely at each other, and supporting each other when they are feeling lost!) Also in the audience this morning was a fantastic group of “Old Girls,” who now have daughters in the school.  It was a truly wonderful way to head into the weekend.  Celebration Saturday is a much-loved tradition at the school, and we look forward to seeing you there tomorrow!

Yours sincerely,

Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Celebration Saturday – Need to Know Information
• Spotlight on the Family Handbook – School Rules and Progressive Discipline
• Waste Diversion at Havergal
• Math Discussion Club is Back!
• Junior School Math Academy for Parents
• Athletics
• Frequently Used Links
• Next Week in the Junior School
• Important Dates on the Horizon

Spotlight on the Family Handbook

Strategies to Support Students When They Make Mistakes  

Making mistakes is a normal and expected part of growth and development, particularly in the early years. Mistakes provide students with the opportunity to reflect and learn about themselves, others and the world around them.  

As capable problem-solvers, it is important that our students have specific strategies to draw on when they or a peer have made a mistake. If your daughter has tried to address an issue independently but is having difficulty resolving it, please encourage her to reach out to a trusted adult for support.  

When a mistake has been made, the following three steps are often used at the Junior School to help your daughter move forward. These can also be used at home:

1. Take Ownership

Encourage your daughter to recognize her role in the situation. This is not about taking on all of the responsibility. Rather, it is about seeing how she may have contributed, positively or negatively, to whatever has happened.   

2. Say Sorry

Mistakes happen. Saying sorry can be the first part of making things better. Students can sometimes be very hard on themselves when something goes wrong and engage in negative self-talk (e.g., I am the worst!), which is ultimately not helpful. It is important that students forgive themselves when they make a mistake and then move on by making better choices going forward. In addition, if a student has wronged someone else, or made a bad choice, it is important to try to make amends.

3. Make a Plan and Move Forward

Encourage your daughter to think about what she might have done differently. What might she do moving forward? Who could she seek out for support? Let her know that they are not alone in this and that there are adults who are available to offer support.  

To read the full Family Handbook:  CLICK HERE

Waste Diversion at Havergal

To learn more about HC’s commitment to diverting waste, check out the link below:

Junior School Math Academy for Parents

Junior School students were not the only ones trying something a little different on Day 9 last wee!  Junior School parents also came out to participate in a special “Math Academy.”

The presentations have been provided here for your reference.

K-2 Parent Math Academy

Athletics

Next week in the Junior School

Monday, September 30 (Day 1)

• 7:00 – 8:00 am: U11 Basketball practice (JS Gym)
• 8:30 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers (Margaret Taylor House Prayers)
• 11:50 – 12:20 pm: Gr.1-6 Chess Lunch Club (Learning Hub)
• 12:10 – 12:50 pm: Math Discussion Club (Learning Hub)
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U12 Soccer (lower Pitch)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.4 Homework Club (Rm. 4M)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-2 Drama Club (Rm. 121, SK)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.3-4 Drama Club (Rm.213, 3F)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 4-6 Kids Lit Quiz (Art Room)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.3-6 Strings Ensemble (Music Room)

Tuesday, October 1 (Day 2)

• 7:00 – 8:00 am: Swim Team (pool)
• 7:20 – 8:00 am: Cross Country Team Practice (lower pitch)
• 8:30 – 8:55 am: JS Haverpals
• 8:55 – 10:40 am: Band Clinicians working with Grade 6
• 12:10 – 12:50 pm: Gr.3-4 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr. 1 & 2 Multi-sport Squad (JS Gym)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.4-6 Junior Choir (Music Room)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 Tinker Lab (Rm.117, 2B)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 Farm Fresh (Rm. 122, JK)

Wednesday, October 2 (Day 3)

• 7:00 – 8:00 am: U12 Basketball practice (JS Gym)
• 8:15 – 9:30 am: Gr.1-2 Parent Meeting (Learning Hub)
• 8:25 – 8:55 am: First House Meeting of the Year
• 11:50 – 12:20 pm: Cookies and Conversation (Learning Hub)
• 11:50 am: Class Dismissal of Swim Team
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Basketball Squad Team (JS Gym)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.1-3 Primary Choir (Music Room)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr. 6 Homework Club (Rm. 6L)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Video Game Design  (Rm.214, 5G)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Aspiring Architects (Rm.212, 6M)
• 4:00 pm: Return of Swim Team to Havergal

Thursday, October 3 (Day 4)

• 8:30 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers (Summer Reading Celebration)
• 12:00: cross country team departs to Sunnybrook park
• 2:30pm Departure of U12 Soccer team to Country Day.
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U12 Basketball practice (Gym A/B)
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U11 Basketball practice (Gym C)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr 3&4 Multisport Squad (JS Gym)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Soccer Squad Team (lower Pitch)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr. 5 Homework Club (room 5C)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3:Ugly Doll Designers (Rm.209, 3P)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Chem-Mystery (Rm.208, 4P)
• 4:00 pm: Cross country team returns. 
• 5:45 pm Return of U12 soccer team  

Friday, October 4 (Day 5)

• 7:30 – 8:15 am: Gr.4-6 Math Contest Prep Club (Rm.215, 5C)
• 8:30 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers (Review of the First Month)
• 12:10 – 12:50 PM: Gr.3-4 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)

Important Dates on the Horizon

Sept 28: Celebration Saturday (8:30 – 1:00 pm)

Oct 11: Harvest Festival (8:30 – 10:15 am)

Oct 14: Thanksgiving (School Closed)

Oct 24: Parent-Teacher Conferences (1:30 – 7:30 pm)

Oct 25: Parent-Teacher Conferences (8:00 – 3:00 pm)

Dear Junior School Parent:

It has been another fulsome five days in the Junior School, with our students ending the week with our first Day 9.  The day started with a visit from author Shannon Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham, co-creators of the “Princess in Black” series.  Our students were absolutely enthralled by their presentation and gasped when Ms. Hale rolled out a laminated scroll of the DOZENS of rejection letters she had received over the course of her career.  It was a fantastic lesson in the importance of persistence and tenacity. These inspiring women are speaking tomorrow at a Toronto Public Library Author Talk at the Lillian Smith Library, should you wish to see them!

Over the course of the last two weeks, Ms. Watt and I have held two assemblies, one for Grades 1 – 3, and another for Grades 4 – 6, in which we reviewed the “Rules of the School,” and how important they are in helping us to have a community where people feel safe, free to learn and to have fun.  We also reviewed how Havergal’s Progressive Discipline Approach works to help students take ownership of their mistakes, apologize to themselves and others, and to make a plan moving forward.  Students in Grades 4 – 6 were introduced to “Pink Slips,” which act as reminders for when a student is having difficulty following a school rule, and how to make a plan.  Be sure to ask your daughter about them. Please note that this week’s “Spotlight on the Family Handbook” focuses on these topics!

Yours sincerely,

Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Celebration Saturday
• Sustainable Design Features for a Greener Campus
• Spotlight on the Family Handbook – School Rules and Progressive Discipline
• Athletics
• Frequently Used Links
• Next Week in the Junior School
• Important Dates on the Horizon

Spotlight on the Family Handbook

Each week, we will be featuring a different section of the Family Handbook that is particularly important for the Junior School community.  This week, we are shining the spotlight on the Rules of the School, and our Progressive Discipline Approach.

School Rules

Havergal students will:

1. abide by the Havergal Code of Conduct;
2. comply with all published school policies, protocols and rules;
3. uphold and demonstrate the school’s core values: Integrity, Inquiry, Compassion and Courage;
4. attend all classes, Grade, Form,  TA meetings, Prayers and assemblies on time;
5. wear the school uniform correctly at all times; 
6. not take or forward digital photographs, videos or audio recordings of people without their consent; and
7. comply with the Acceptable Use of Technology Agreement and Student Loan Agreement.

*Please note that several rules have been removed from this list, as they are more pertinent to the Upper School.

Progressive Discipline

The breach of school rules and policies by students at any grade stand in relation to a progressive discipline approach that is used by Havergal to address inappropriate incidents and / or behaviours. Progressive discipline is duly noted in the Havergal Code of Conduct. It makes use of a continuum of interventions, supports and sanctions that builds upon strategies that promote positive behaviours. This may include reminders, review of expectations, detentions, contact with parents / guardians, loss of privileges, written reflection, conflict mediation and resolution, behavioural and / or academic agreements, referral for support services, suspension, and expulsion. 

In general, the severity of punishment and the steps taken by the school will be consistent with the nature and degree of the misbehaviour in relation to the school’s progressive disciplinary approach. Each case will be dealt with individually. No two infractions of the Code of Conduct are exactly alike, nor are the needs of offenders necessarily similar. We recognize that each student is a unique individual and that every situation that requires disciplinary action has its own set of extenuating circumstances, which are duly considered in every case. 

To read the full Family Handbook:  CLICK HERE

Next week in the Junior School

Monday, September 23 (Day 4)

• 7:00 – 8:00 am: U11 Basketball practice (JS Gym)
• 8:30 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers (Introducing our Grade 6 leaders)
• 12:15 am: Dismissing our Cross Country Team to Centennial Park
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U12 Soccer (lower Pitch)
• 4:00 pm: Cross Country Team return

Tuesday, September 24 (Day 5)

• 7:00 – 8:00 am: Swim Team (pool)
• 8:30 – 8:55 am: JS Prefects practice 2019-2020 School Cheer with Gr.1-6, in preparation for Celebration Saturday
• 8:30 – 9:50 am: JS Welcome Committee Training for Parents (Learning Hub)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr. 1 & 2 Multisport Squad

Wednesday, September 25 (Day 6)

• 7:00 – 8:00 am: U12 Basketball practice (JS Gym)
• 8:15 – 9:30 am: JK/SK Parent Meeting (Learning Hub)
• 8:55 – 10:40 am: Band Clinicians working with Grade 6
• 12:00 – 12:45 pm: Gr. 1-2 New to Havergal Lunch with Ms White and Ms Watt
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr.6 Lunch at the Upper School
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Basketball Squad Team (JS Gym)

Thursday, September 26 (Day 7)

• 7:00 – 8:00 am: Swim team practice (pool)
• 7:20 – 8:00 am: Cross Country team practice (Lower Pitch)
• 8:30 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers (Rosh Hashanah, Jewish High-holidays)
• 9:00 – 10:15 am: Rosh Hashanah Reception (Learning Hub)
• 12:00 – 12:45 pm: Gr. 3-5 New to Havergal Lunch with Ms White and Ms Watt
• 2:00 pm: U11 Basketball Dismissal  
• 2:45 pm: U12 Soccer team Dismissal 
• 3:00 pm: U12 Basketball Dismissal
• 3:30 pm: U12 Basketball meet vs BH & MS (US Gym A/B & Gym C)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr 3&4 Multisport Squad (Js Gym)
• 5:45 PM: U11 Basketball Team and U12 Soccer Team return to Havergal

Friday, September 27 (Day 8)

• 8:30 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers

Saturday, September 28 

• 8:30 – 1:00 pm: Celebration Saturday

Important Dates on the Horizon

Sept 28: Celebration Saturday (8:30 – 1:00 pm)

Oct 11: Harvest Festival (8:30 – 10:15 am)

Oct 14: Thanksgiving (School Closed)

Oct 24: Parent-Teacher Conferences (4:00 – 7:30 pm)

Oct 25: Parent-Teacher Conferences (8:00 – 3:00 pm)

Dear Junior School Parent:

We have now completed our first full week of school, and are slowly but surely settling into our daily routines.  I have had the pleasure of visiting each classroom throughout the week. Your daughters are learning, having fun, and it is already becoming difficult to distinguish between our “new” and returning students.

In prayers, and in our Primary assembly this week, we have continued to emphasize the importance to:

BE KIND

BE SAFE

ASK QUESTIONS 

As you head into the weekend, I encourage you to engage your daughter in why these things are important to our community, and how they set us all up for a more successful school experience. 

Finally, we welcome back our Grade 6 students this afternoon, as they return from a 2-night, 3-day excursion to Camp Onondaga, where they learned about their role as leaders in the Junior School this year! The pictures they sent to us leave no doubt what a fantastic time they had. Check our Havergal’s Instagram and Facebook pages to learn more.

Yours sincerely,

Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Math Academy for Parents
• Day 9: Fri. Sept. 20
• Celebration Saturday
• Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kipper
• Junior School Volunteer Opportunity
• Spotlight on the Family Handbook
• Athletics
• Frequently Used Links
• Next Week in the Junior School
• Important Dates on the Horizon

Math Academy for Parents

Session 1a – SK to Grade 3 . 9 am – 11 am 

This session focuses on fundamental math concepts of visual spatialization, quantity and unit, which is the foundation of your daughter’s mathematics program, this year.  A handout will be provided to be used at home.

Session 1b – Grades 4 to 6 . 1pm-3pm 

This session focuses on fundamental math concepts of visual spatialization, quantity and unit, which is the foundation of your daughter’s mathematics program, this year.  A handout will be provided to be used at home.

Sign-up for Math Academy for Parents

Spotlight on the Family Handbook

Each week, we will be featuring a different section of the Family Handbook that is particularly important for the Junior School community.  This week, we are shining the spotlight on the use of cell phones in the Junior School.

Cell Phones in the Junior School

If your daughter brings a cell phone to school, she is not permitted to use it during the day, unless given permission by a teacher. Therefore, her phones should be off and kept in her backpack or locker. If your daughter needs to contact you during the day, she can use the school phone in the office or ask a teacher to use a classroom phone. Students found using a cell phone during the school day will be asked to bring it to the office, where it can be picked up at the end of the day. Students are only permitted to use their cell phone during dismissal, with the purpose of calling a parent or caregiver. These calls must be made in the front office.

To read the full Family Handbook:  CLICK HERE

Athletics

Next week in the Junior School

Monday, September 16 (Day 8)

• 8:30 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U12 Basketball (JS Gym)
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U12 Soccer Tryouts (lower Pitch)

Tuesday, September 17 (Day 1)

• 7:00 – 8:00 am: Swim Team (pool)
• 7:20 – 8:00 am: Cross Country (Lower Pitch)
• 8:30 8:55 am: JS Prefects practice 2019-2020 School Cheer with Gr.1-6
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U12 Soccer (Lower pitch)

Wednesday, September 18 (Day 2)

• 8:25 – 8:55 am: Gr. 1-3 Daily Physical Activity (Gym)
• 8:25 – 8:55 am: Gr. 4-6 Code of Conduct Assembly (Learning Hub)
• 11:15 am: Cross Country Team dismissed to SAC
• 11:50 – 12:20 am: Cookies and Conversation (Learning Hub)
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: u11 Basketball (JS Gym)
• 4:30 pm: Cross Country Team return

Thursday, September 19 (Day 3)

** JS Photo Day – students to wear #1 dress **

• 8:30 – 8:55 am: JK – Grade 6 Evacuation Drill Assembly (No prayers!)
• 9:00 – 3:00 pm: JS Photo Day Schedule
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr. 6 Council Captain Meeting (Learning Hub/Art Room)
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U11 Basketball (US Gym C)
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U12 Basketball (US Gym A/B)

Friday, September 20 (Day 9)

** Day 9 Special Schedule **

Day 9 Excursions;

• 8:30 – 9:15 am: JK – Gr.6 Author Visit
• JK/SK: Art Barn Workshops
• Gr. 1 & 2: Highpark
• Gr. 3: Toronto Island
• Gr. 4: ZimArt’s Rice Lake Gallery
• Gr. 5: McMichael Gallery
• Gr. 6: Communities in Toronto

Important Dates on the Horizon

Sept 28: Celebration Saturday (8:30 – 1:00 pm)

Oct 11: Harvest Festival (8:30 – 10:15 am)

Oct 14: Thanksgiving (School Closed)

Oct 24: Parent-Teacher Conferences (4:00 – 7:30 pm)

Oct 25: Parent-Teacher Conferences (8:00 – 3:00 pm)

Dear Junior School Parent:

We have made it to the end of the first week of school, and what a week it has been! It has been such a pleasure seeing all of you, and especially your daughters!

Last night’s People and Program evening was such a success.  It was a fantastic opportunity to gather as a community, share important information about Havergal’s program, and to underscore the importance of working together as partners.

I hope that you have an opportunity to enjoy family and friends this weekend, and are looking forward to our first full week, starting on Monday.

Yours sincerely,

Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham visit
• Spotlight on the Family Handbook
• Drop-off and Pick-up
• Athletics
• New and Noteworthy HCPA Information
• Frequently Used Links
• Dates on the Horizon
• Glance at next week

Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham visit

On September 20th, from 8:30 – 9:15, two very special guests are coming to the Junior School! Author/illustrator duo Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham have teamed up on the popular Princess in Black series, as well as the Real Friends graphic novels. Shannon and LeuYen will speak to the whole school about life as an author and illustrator, how they get their ideas, collaboration, and creativity! Students will also have the opportunity to ask questions. If you would like, you may purchase signed copies of their books. There are also several copies of their books in the Learning Hub.

Grade 4 will be leaving early for their Day 9 excursion, but are welcome to purchase signed copies.

Please look out for the order form, which will be coming home with your daughter next week.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me at erodd@havergal.on.ca or at ext 7544

Spotlight on the Family Handbook

Each week, we will be featuring a different section of the Family Handbook that is particularly important for the Junior School community.  This week, we are shining the spotlight on birthdays and invitations.

Birthdays and Invitations

We realize that it is not generally possible to send seasonal greetings and birthday invitations to every child in a class. Children are, however, very sensitive; feelings can be easily hurt in these early years. Invitations and cards should not be brought to school for delivery unless the whole class is included. Treats (e.g., cupcakes, cookies, donuts) and/or loot bags may not be brought in to celebrate birthdays or holidays. Instead, students are invited to wear grub clothes on their birthday. Students with a summer birthday are invited to wear their grub clothes on an alternate day that is to be arranged with their core teacher.

To read the full Family Handbook:  CLICK HERE

Drop-off and Pick-up

DROP-OFF (8:00 am – 8:25 am)

1. Please stay in your vehicle. A member of the Havergal Faculty/Staff will be on hand to provide assistance and to walk-in those students that are not yet ready to do so independently.
2. Have your daughter exit the vehicle on the curbside only, rather than onto the driveway.
3. Have your daughter’s backpack and school materials in the backseat, and not in the trunk, ready for a quick drop-off.
4. Should you wish to walk your daughter into school, please park on the Cohen Field, and NOT in any of the spots along the driveway. A new and convenient walkway to the Junior School is now available for pedestrian traffic. Please follow the signage.

PICK-UP 

1. The Junior School has a staggered dismissal process. It is essential that you pick up your daughter during her designated time, otherwise the process is impeded.
   • 3:15 pm – 3:30 pm (JK -SK)  – starting next week
   • 3:20 pm –  3:50 pm (Grade 1–Grade 2)
   • 3:35 pm –  3:50 pm (Grade 3–Grade 6)
2. Place the pink laminated card that was sent home today, with your daughter’s name and grade on it, on your dashboard, so that it is easily visible.
3. Stay in your vehicle. Havergal Faculty/Staff will be on hand to assist and walk your daughter to the car if necessary.
4. Should you wish to park your car, please do so on the Cohen Field, and NOT in any of the spots along the driveway.

Please note:

• Families with daughters in more than one grade are asked to come in the time slot that is designated for your eldest daughter’s grade. Students that are not picked up by 3:50 pm will be brought inside. A member of the Security team will continue to call students until 4 pm so that parents/caregivers do not have to enter the school, should they not wish to. Any students not picked up by 4 pm, will go to Gator Care. The charge for Gator Care begins at 4 pm.

Athletics

Parent volunteers are needed for Cel Sat on Saturday, Sept 28 between 9am – 1pm

Cel Sat brings all members of the Havergal community together to support our Community Partners.

Sign up for a shift or two!  There will be activities, games, food, an online auction and a vendor marketplace.  A fun day for the whole family!

But we need your support –  Click here to volunteer!

Important Dates on the Horizon

Sept 9: Lice Checks

Sept 11 – 13: Gr.6 Excursion to Camp Onondaga

Sept 19: JS Photo Day

Sept 20: Day 9

Sept 28: Celebration Saturday (8:30 – 1:00 pm)

Oct 11: Harvest Festival (8:30 – 10:15 am)

Oct 14: Thanksgiving (School Closed)

Oct 24: Parent Teacher Conferences (4:00 – 7:30 pm)

Oct 25: Parent Teacher Conferences (8:00 – 3:00 pm)

Glance at Next Week

Monday, September 9 (Day 3)

*9:00 – 3:00 pm: Lice Checks

• 8:30 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers  (Priorities)
• 12:00 pm: JS Fall online registration closes for Athletics and Clubs
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U12 Basketball Tryouts (JS Gym)
• 3:30-4:45pm: U12 Soccer Tryouts (lower Pitch)

Tuesday, September 10 (Day 4)

• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U12 Soccer Tryouts (Lower pitch)

Wednesday, September 11 (Day 5)

• 8:00 am: Gr.6 Students depart for Camp Onondaga
• 8:30 – 8:55 am: Gr.1-3 Assembly; Understanding the Code of Conduct and Progressive Discipline
• 8:30 – 8:55 am: Gr.4-5 Daily Physical Activity (JS Gym)
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: u11 Basketball Tryouts (JS Gym)

Thursday, September 12 (Day 6)

• 8:30 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers (Starting the day off right)
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U11 Basketball Tryouts (US Gym C)

Friday, September 13 (Day 7)

• 8:30 – 8:55 pm: JS Prayers (Ending the day right)
• 3:00 pm: Gr.6 return from Camp Onondaga

Dear JS Parent:

It hardly seems possible that we are about to embark on another school year!  For some of you, your daughter is entering Junior Kindergarten and this marks her very first year at Havergal; for others, you are undoubtedly pinching yourself that after 7 years in the Junior School, your daughter is about to start Grade 6 and will soon be on her way to Middle School!  Wherever you are on this journey, please know that we are here to support, care, and challenge your daughter.

At our final prayers in June, I spoke about each school year starting as a blank canvas, and shared the following quote:

There is something beautiful about a blank canvas, 

the nothingness of the beginning 

that is so simple and breathtakingly pure.

 It’s the paint that changes its meaning 

and the hand that creates the story. 

Every piece begins the same, 

but in the end they are all uniquely different.

I know that I speak on behalf of our entire faculty and staff when I say, that we could not be more excited about the canvas your daughter will paint this year.  We look forward to working alongside you to ensure that this will be an exceptional year.

We will see you next week!

Sincerely,

Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Family Handbook
• Opening  Week Schedule
• Registration Information
• Construction Update – Parking, Drop-off and Pick-up, etc.
• Athletics
• Links to Bookmark
• Dates on the Horizon

Family Handbook

• Please take time to review the Havergal Family Handbook

Opening Week Schedule

Monday, September 2

• School Closed

Tuesday, September 3 – Orientation for New to Havergal Students & Grade 6 Leadership Workshop PLEASE NOTE RETURNING STUDENTS DO NOT ATTEND SCHOOL ON THIS DAY!

• No Gator Care (Before and After Care Program)
• Students do not need to bring anything with them, but may choose to bring a snack and a water bottle.
• Regular Uniform
  • JK – Grade 4
    • short or long sleeve golf shirt or turtleneck or dress shirt with tie + junior skirt or dress pants, black velcro shoes or black lace-up Oxfords; optional: green sweater or green ¼ zip (not to be worn with #1 Dress).
  • Grade 5 – 6
    • Short or long sleeve golf shirt or turtleneck or dress shirt with tie  + summer skirt or dress pants or tunic, black lace-up Oxfords ; optional: green sweater or green ¼ zip (not to be worn with #1 Dress); please note: Grade 6 students are permitted to wear their “hoodies” Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Hoodies are not be worn on Thursdays or any other Special #1 Dress days.    
• Non-Cycle Day

Kindergarten 

• Group A – 9:30 am – 10:30 am
• Group B – 11 am – 12 pm

New to Havergal Students in Grade 1  – 5 

• 9:30  am- 10:30 am: Introduction to classroom teachers and specialist teachers. Tour of the Junior School. Meet and greet other new students. 

All Grade 6 Students

• 9:30 am – 12 pm
• Introduction to leadership roles.  Small and whole group work on leadership.

New Parents

• Are invited to the Learning Hub for optional Veracross Training (HC’s online forum) and to meet with other new parents. 
• Please bring your personal devices to fully engage in the training.

Dismissal:

• JK and SK parents are asked to collect their daughter directly from the classroom.
• If you have a daughter in Grade 1 – 5, and choose to stay for the Veracross Training Session, you are welcome to pick up your daughter directly from the classroom.  If you are picking up your daughter by car, she will be brought outside,  and we will bring her to you. There will be HC faculty and staff on hand to guide you.
• Students in Grade 6 will be picked up from the JS driveway.  They will be called by a member of the HC faculty and sent to your car.

Wednesday, September 4 – First Day of School for ALL Students

• First Day of Gator Care (Before and After Care)
  • Students can be dropped off as early at 7:15 am for our morning Gator Care Program.  There is no registration required for this service.
  • Our After-School Gator Care Program runs from 3:15 pm – 6:00 pm.  Registration is required for this program.  To learn more please review the following: Gator Care 2019-20
• Regular Uniform
• Non-Cycle Day
• Rose Reisman Hot Lunch Program begins today
  • Rose Reisman Hot Lunch Program

Kindergarten

• 8:30 am– 11:00 am – All JK/SK students at school

Grades 1 – 6

• Students can be dropped off at school anytime between 7:15 am and 8:20 am. 
• Students go directly to their classrooms between 8:00 am – 8:20 am. Prior to 8:00 am, students go to Gator Care.
• Please note:
  • All Grade 6 students will have a swim test today in preparation for the overnight excursion to Camp Onondaga. As such, they need to come to school with their swim uniform.

Dismissal:

• JK and SK parents are asked to collect their daughter directly from the classroom.
• We use a staggered dismissal process in the Junior School.  Please review the guidelines carefully.
  • Gr.1-2 Dismissal: 3:25-3:45 pm. 
  • Gr. 3-6 Dismissal: 3:35-3:45 pm
• If you have daughters who are dismissed at different times, please come at the later time.

Thursday, September 4

• #1 Dress
  • JK – Grade 4
    • tunic + short or long sleeve dress shirt + tie + black modesty shorts + green knee socks or green tights + black velcro shoes or black lace-up Oxfords; 
  • Grade 5 – 6
    • kilt + short or long sleeve shirt + tie + black modesty shorts + green knee socks or green tights + black lace-up Oxfords

Day 1

• 8:00 am – 8:15 am – Drop-off and Outdoor Play
• 8:15 am – 8:25 am: Attendance in Core Classroom
  
• 8:25 am – 9:00 am: Welcome Prayers (Kate White – Head, Junior School)
  • Parents are welcome to attend!
    
• 8:25 am – 3:20 pm: Regular Schedule for JK – Grade 6
• 5:30 -pm- 5:55 pm: Gr. 6 Excursion Parent Information session in Grade 6L
  
• 5:30: JS Reception in Learning Hub (OPTIONAL)
  
• 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: JS People & Program Event 
• Please note:
  • Swim: Gr. 3F – First day of swim. Students are required to bring their swim uniform.
  • Art: 3PR – First day of Art.  Students are required to bring in a smock to cover their uniform (old oversized button-down shirts and t-shirts work well)!

Dismissal:

• JK and SK parents are asked to collect their daughter directly from the classroom.
• Gr.1-2 Dismissal: 3:25-3:45 pm. 
• Gr. 3-6 Dismissal: 3:35-3:45 pm

Friday, September 5

Day 2

• Regular Uniform
• 8:00 am – 8:15 am: Drop-off and Outdoor Play 
• 8:15 – 8:25 am: Attendance in Core Classroom
• 8:25 am: Prayers  (Catherine Misson, Principal)
  • Parents are invited to attend
•  9:00 am – 10:00 am: Welcome Reception for JS parents (Come and say hello to Ms. Misson in the Learning Hub)
• 9:00 am – 3:20 pm: Regular Schedule for JK – Grade 6
• Please note:
  • Swim: Gr. 4P – First day of Swim. Students are required to bring their swim uniform.
  • Art: 4M -First day of Art. Students are required to bring in a smock to cover their uniform (old oversized button-down shirts and t-shirts work well)!

For a complete summary of the month of September, please use the link provided: JS September Schedule

Registration Information

• JS Fall Clubs Information
• JS Athletics (Squads, Squad Teams, Teams) 
• Zodiac Swim School Registration 
• Private Music Lessons: Registration 
• Pizza Lunch 
• Rose Reisman Hot Lunch Program

Construction Update – Parking, Drop-off and Pick-up

The Junior School was a busy place this summer, as construction continued on our facilities to build new spaces for art, STEM, music and health & well-being. Since your last visit in June, the school has transformed and we are excited for you to see the progress that has been made towards completing the project!

As part of the construction process, we have made some changes and improvements to operations that you should be aware of for your return next week:

• Parking – The Cohen Field parking lot remains available to parents, in addition to some new parking spaces along the Junior School driveway.
• Access to Cohen Field – The pathway to Cohen Field has changed, so please view our map and procedures to understand how to walk between Cohen Field and the Junior School.
• Drop-off and Pick-up – Our drop-off and pick-up process remains the same as last year, however we welcome you to review our traffic flow procedures. We will have security and staff on-hand to assist with daily drop-off and pick-up.
• Safety – Since we have active construction sites on our campus, we have considerable measures in place to keep safety as our top priority. You will notice construction hoarding, fencing and overhead protection has been installed to separate the school zone from the construction zone, in addition to safety signage. We ask that you please obey all signage and do not enter any construction zones. Please also reduce your speed and be mindful of your surroundings when travelling along the Junior School driveway, using Cohen Field and driving in the neighbouring school zone areas.

To see our build take shape in real-time, be sure to watch our construction live stream here.

Athletics

Important Dates on the Horizon

Sept 4: First Full day of School & first day of Gator Care

Sept 5: People and Program Night (5:30 – 7:30 pm)

Sept 9: Lice Checks

Sept 11 – 13: Gr.6 Excursion to Camp Onondaga

Sept 19: JS Photo Day

Sept 20: Day 9

Sept 28: Celebration Saturday (8:30 – 1:00 pm)

Oct 11: Harvest Festival (8:30 – 10:15 am)

Oct 14: Thanksgiving (School Closed)

Oct 24: Parent Teacher Conferences (4:00 – 7:30 pm)

Oct 25: Parent Teacher Conferences (8:00 – 3:00 pm)