Dear Junior School Parent:

A warm welcome to all of our returning families, as well as to all of those joining our community for the first time. We could not be more excited to start the 2019-20 school year! 

Havergal girls live our mission and truly do go on to “make a difference,” no matter where their life journey takes them. We are proud to be part of that journey. Our faculty and staff are experts in education. Equally as important, they care deeply about your daughter and work hard to know her so that they can motivate and encourage her to do her best, learn from her mistakes and challenge herself throughout her time in the Junior School. As parents, you are the first experts on your daughter, as you continually guide her through all stages of her development. It is in large part through your love and encouragement that her self-confidence develops and her curiosity flourishes, as does her capacity to be resilient and to advocate for herself. Each of these traits, as well as the many other foundational skills you impart, are vital in setting the stage for a positive and productive learning experience outside of the home.

The relationship between home and school is critical to ensure that your daughter thrives, both academically and socially; each providing a unique perspective and forming a more complete understanding of the individual child. To this end, both sides must communicate directly, share successes and challenges in a timely fashion, set goals together as a team, regularly review progress and make adjustments as necessary. As we begin the 2019-20 school year, we look forward to working in partnership with you. 

As Head, I know that Havergal is the very best environment for your daughter to learn and to grow. Our tremendous faculty and staff and I are committed to your daughter’s success. The school’s enduring values—courage, compassion, inquiry and integrity—have guided us for 125 years and will continue to guide us as we move forward.

As the summer draws to an end, please be sure to complete all necessary forms and read the information in Summer Mailing #1 – Junior School and Summer Mailing #2 – Junior School carefully to ensure a smooth start to the year.

If you have any questions or if we can help you or your daughter prepare for the new school year, please feel free to contact me directly or to connect with the Junior School Office at 416.483.3519 x 6608. As always, we are more than happy to assist.

With less than two weeks to go until the first day of school, I hope that you have had the opportunity to enjoy a slower pace over the last several months. All members of the Junior School are gearing up for the 2019-20 school year; we know it will be a fantastic one! We look forward to welcoming you all in September!

Warm regards,

Kate White

Head, Junior School

Dear Junior School Parent,

This is the first of two messages that you will receive this summer in order to prepare new and returning families for the 2019-20 school year. The second email will be posted on Thursday, August 22.

On behalf of the Havergal faculty and staff, we wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you in September.

For access to Summer Mailing #2, please use the following link: Summer Mailing #2 – Junior School

Sincerely,

Kate White

Returning families:

Please remember that the 2018-19 school year closes from August 2 to 6. During that time, the school year rolls over into 2019-20 and you will no longer have access to your daughter’s report cards. 

New families:

You will have access to Havergal’s online portal (Veracross) beginning on Tuesday, August 6. You can access the Parent Portal through the same credentials (username and password) that you have been using to log into the Admission Portal. The Parent Portal is best accessed on a laptop or computer—at least initially. I recommend that you bookmark the community login page, as you will visit it often throughout the year. If you are having trouble accessing this password-protected site, please contact the Information Technology Service Desk at 416-483-3519 ext. 6663 between 8 am and 4 pm, Monday to Thursday, and 8 am to 1 pm on Fridays. You can also email: servicedesk@havergal.on.ca.

Please use the links below for information on the following subjects:

• JS September Schedule 
• Major Dates: Whole School
• Major Dates: Junior School  
• Summer Reading Challenge
• Optional Reading Lists: 
  • JK to Grade 1 
  • Grades 2 & 3 
  • Grades 4 to 6
  • Adult
• JS People & Program Evening—Save the Date! 
• 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
• Gator Care Information (Before and After School Care)  
• Construction Update 

Dear Junior School Parent:

This is the second of two summer mailings, aimed to provide you with all the information you and your daughter(s) will need to prepare for the 2019-20 school year.

I would like to begin by reminding you about Havergal’s new approach to Opening Week. This year, all New to Havergal (NTH) students come to school on Orientation Day—Tuesday, September 3. Grade 6 students also come to school on Tuesday, September 3, for a leadership orientation session. Opening Day takes place on Wednesday, September 4. All Junior School students (NTH and returning) come to school on Opening Day.

Please refer to the JS September Schedule for specific details about what the first month of school looks like. 

For access to the information included in Summer Mailing #1, please use the following link: Summer Mailing #1 – Junior School

I would like to end by noting that the 2019/20 Family Handbook will be emailed to you as an electronic flipbook before school begins. This publication endeavours to provide parents of all grades an extensive and in-depth understanding of daily school routines, Havergal policies, and what it means to be a member of the Havergal community.

We hope that you enjoy the remaining days of summer and are looking forward to welcoming you and your daughter(s) back to Havergal in the fall.

Warm regards,

Kate White

In this Message Read About:

• The Parent Portal
• Veracross
• Green and Gold Shop Hours
• On-going Communication – Junior School Blog
• Important Additional Information – Please read each section in its entirety

The Parent Portal

New to Havergal families now have access to grade-specific and whole school information online through the Parent Portal. You access the Parent Portal through the same credentials (username and password) that you have been using to log into the Admission Portal. The Parent Portal is best accessed on a laptop or computer—at least initially. I recommend that you bookmark the community login page and visit the Parent Portal frequently to keep up with all the news that gets posted there. 

If you are having trouble accessing this password-protected site, please contact the Information Technology Service Desk at 416-483-3519 ext. 6663 between 8 am and 4 pm. You can also call 416-482-2843 ext. 6663 or email servicedesk@havergal.on.ca. Please note that the Service Desk is closed on Friday, August 30.

Veracross

Veracross is Havergal’s web-based school information management system that connects parents with the school and the school with parents. You access Veracross through the password-protected Parent Portal. It’s important that you familiarize yourself with Veracross because it will help you keep informed about your daughter’s school life

Green & Gold Shop Hours (416.483.3843, ext. 4710)

Monday-Thursday, 8 am – noon and 1-4 pm
Friday, August 23rd: 8 am – noon
Friday, August 30th: Closed

Ongoing Communication—Junior School Blog

Havergal makes every effort to keep parents informed. In part, this is accomplished by keeping Veracross up-to-date, tailoring messages to suit specific parent groups and being timely about sharing information that gets sent home from the school. Going forward, you can expect to receive weekly messages from me on most Fridays on this blog.  The blog will highlight alerts for activities and events that are upcoming, as well as highlights from the week that may generate conversation with your daughter about her school life. Please note that a JS Blog Post will be sent out on Thursday 29, with information regarding parking, traffic flow, drop-off/pick up procedures, and a detailed update on construction.

Important Additional Information for Junior School Schedule – Please read each section in its entirety

• JS Faculty and Staff Directory 
• People & Program Evening Agenda
• Construction Update
• Your Parent Guide to the Parent & Student Portal
• How to Update Health Information (Please complete this information prior to the beginning of school)
• New Faculty & Staff Biographies 2019-20
• Student Support and Wellness

Dear JS Parents,

Thank you for another fantastic year at the Junior School.  This morning’s Closing Ceremony was absolutely filled with joy, and was the perfect ending to the year.   We will update the blog on Monday, with a link to photos and videos.

We wish you all a fun-filled summer, with lots of rest and adventure on the agenda, and look forward to seeing you in September.

Sincerely,

Kate White

In this message, read about:

• An Update on the New Build
• Athletics
• Summer Reading Challenge
• Important Links
• Dates on the Horizon

An Update on the New Build

While the school year has ended, our construction is progressing steadily and we have now reached the halfway mark of the build!

Walking by the Junior School, you can easily see the developments that have taken place over the past few months. The concrete floors for both storeys have been created, the wooden pillars and ceiling beams for the new dining wing have been mounted and the steel frameworks for some of the classroom walls have been installed.

Construction will continue throughout the summer and into the fall, and we anticipate the full project to be completed by next spring. You can look forward to seeing the exciting transformations when you return in September. Be sure to check out Havergal’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter during the summer to view construction photos as the build continues!

 Lastly, we know there have been some growing pains during construction and we appreciate your flexibility while the project is underway. Thank you once again for your patience and cooperation throughout this time of transition.

Athletics

The Junior School Gators have much to celebrate as we look back on a fantastic year in athletics!

We not only celebrate the Soccer, U11 Volleyball, U12 Volleyball, Softball and U11 Track CISAA Champions but we also celebrate an increase of 44 more participants involved in the Athletics program this year. This drastic increase in participation and the championship wins shows the breadth and depth of the program that is being offered.  There is a place for everyone in the Havergal Junior School athletics program for them to develop their self-confidence, perseverance, and co-operation. Being a team member in the JS is a special connection for all girls to experience.

We want to wish our graduating Grade 6 athletes well as they continue in their healthy, active journeys into the Middle School.

Summer Reading Challenge

In between popsicles, family fun and swimming, summer reading is a wonderful way to spend a sunny afternoon or a long evening sunset. Summer reading supports your daughter in maintaining and building upon her learning as well as being enjoyable and a great family activity. To help support your daughter’s reading habits over the summer, we have another Summer Reading Challenge!

Your daughter will be bringing home the materials and instructions, and they can also be found here at this link.

Wishing you all a wonderful summer full of fun and fabulous books!

Important Dates on the Horizon

Thursday, June 20 – JS/US Full Report Cards Available on Veracross

• Parents will have access to the reports at 4:00 pm

Thursday, July 4

• First Summer Mailing regarding 2019-20 sent by email

Thursday, August 15

• Second Summer Mailing regarding 2019-2020 sent by email

Dear JS Parents,

We have had another full week!  At prayers yesterday, we celebrated our students in Grades 3, 4, 5, and 6 all of whom participated in at least one math contest this year. Havergal students placed exceptionally well, and we are very proud of their efforts. Today, our Junior School Prefects spoke about what leadership meant to them and welcomed the Grade 5 students as upcoming leaders of the Junior School.

We wish you all a wonderful weekend, with lots of time to enjoy the sun.

Sincerely,

Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Gator Day
• Summer Reading Challenge
• End of Year Dates to Remember
• Important Links
• Dates on the Horizon

Gator Day

Last Friday the girls had a full afternoon filled with fun at the annual Gator Day. Congratulations to Frances Ridley who were rewarded the Gator Day cup.

Summer Reading Challenge

In between popsicles, family fun and swimming, summer reading is a wonderful way to spend a sunny afternoon or a long evening sunset. Summer reading supports your daughter in maintaining and building upon her learning as well as being enjoyable and a great family activity. To help support your daughter’s reading habits over the summer, we have another Summer Reading Challenge!

Your daughter will be bringing home the materials and instructions, and they can also be found here at this link.

Wishing you all a wonderful summer full of fun and fabulous books!

End of Year Dates to Remember

Wednesday, June 12 – House Lunch Day 

• Students will eat lunch with their House, outside
• Students are invited to wear house colours

Tuesday, June 11-  Grade 6 Leaving Ceremony 

• 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm (JS Gym)
• Only Grade 6 families invited to attend
• Grade 6 students to wear #1 Dress to school all day

Thursday, June 13 – JS Farewell Prayers to Helen-Kay Davy

• 8:25 am – 9:00 am (JS Gym)
• All welcome to attend!
• All students to wear #1 Dress

Friday, June 14 – JS Closing Ceremony and Reception (Last Day of School)

• 7:15 am – 8:00 am Gator Care available 

• NO PM Gator Care available!
• No lunch at school – please ensure that your daughter brings a nourishing snack to sustain her through the morning
• 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. JS Closing Ceremony in Brenda Robson Hall (Upper School)
  • Student Dress: #1 Concert Dress (long sleeved white blouse; polished shoes, hair pinned back from the face using a small plain hair accessory without colour or embellishment, socks)
  • All families invited to attend
  • Refreshments served at JS following the conclusion of the Closing Ceremony
  • Dismissal is from the Junior School at the conclusion of the ceremony, at approximately 12:15 pm.

Thursday, June 20 – JS/US Full Report Cards Available on Veracross

• Parents will have access to the reports at 4:00 pm,

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, June 10 (Day 2)

• 8:30 – 8:50 am: JS Prayers

Tuesday, June 11 (Day 3)

• 8:00 – 8:55 am: Gr.6 Leaving Celebration, Final Band  Rehearsal
• 9:00 – 10:30 am: Gr.6 Celebration Rehearsal
• 12:50 -2:30 pm: Gr. 4 Closing Rehearsal (BRH)
• 4:00 – 5:00 pm: Gr.6 Leaving Celebration (JS Gym)
• 5:00 – 5:30 pm: Gr.6 Leaving Celebration Reception

Wednesday, June 12 (Day 4) (Welcome to Wear House Colours!!)

• 8:25 – 8:55 am: Gr.1-6 Closing Ceremony Rehearsal
• 11:50-12:20 pm: End of Year JS House Celebration Lunch

Thursday, June 13 (Day 5)

• 8:25 – 8:55 am: JS Final Prayers

Friday, June 14 (Day 6) (LAST DAY OF SCHOOL)

• 8:30 – 10:00 am: JS Closing Rehearsal
• 11:00 – 12:15 pm: JS Closing Ceremony (BRH)
• 12:00 – 12:30 pm: JS Closing Ceremony Reception (Learning Hub)
• No Gator Care available PM

Thursday, June 20

• 4:00 pm: JS/US Full Report Cards available online

Thursday, July 4

• First Summer Mailing regarding 2019-20 sent by email

Thursday, August 15

• Second Summer Mailing regarding 2019-2020 sent by email

Dear JS Parents,

With only ten more school days to go until the end of the school year, we have been reflecting with the students about the messages we have been hearing in prayers and thinking about our most memorable moments of the year. We then challenged our entire community to make these last days together as positive and productive as possible, before heading our separate ways for the summer.

This afternoon, we joined together for one of the most anticipated events of the year…GATOR DAY!  A huge thanks to Ms. Bartlett, Ms. Szolopiak, and Ms. Cameron for organizing a fantastic day.

Sincerely,

Kate White

In this message, read about:

• End of Year Dates to Remember
• Pizza Day
• Library Books Return
• Important Links
• Dates on the Horizon

End of Year Dates to Remember

Tuesday, June 11-  Grade 6 Leaving Ceremony 

• 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm (JS Gym)
• Only Grade 6 families invited to attend
• Grade 6 students to wear #1 Dress to school all day

Thursday, June 13 – JS Farewell Prayers to Helen-Kay Davy

• 8:25 am – 9:00 am (JS Gym)
• All welcome to attend!
• All students to wear #1 Dress

Friday, June 14 – JS Closing Ceremony and Reception (Last Day of School)

• 7:15 am – 8:00 am Gator Care available 

• NO PM Gator Care available!
• No lunch at school – please ensure that your daughter brings a nourishing snack to sustain her through the morning
• 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. JS Closing Ceremony in Brenda Robson Hall (Upper School)
  • Student Dress: #1 Concert Dress (long sleeved white blouse; hair pinned back from the face using a small plain hair accessory without colour or embellishment, socks)
  • All families invited to attend
  • Refreshments served at JS following the conclusion of the Closing Ceremony
  • Dismissal is from the Junior School at the conclusion of the ceremony, at approximately 12:15 pm.

Thursday, June 20 – JS/US Full Report Cards Available on Veracross

• Parents will have access to the reports at 4:00 pm,

Pizza Day is on TUESDAY, JUNE 4!

Please note that due to Grandpals’ Day on Monday, June 3, this year’s final pizza lunch has been changed to Tuesday, June 4th.

Library Books Return

It is not too early to start thinking about returning your library books! The official due date for all library materials is Friday June 7th.  Once books are returned and accounts are cleared, students will be able to borrow books for the summer, but only once their accounts have been cleared from the school year. Lists will be sent home on an as-needed basis. If you would like a list of outstanding library books, please email Erica Rodd at erodd@havergal.on.ca

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, June 3 (Day 5) (Grandpal’s Day – NO PIZZA LUNCH!)

•  10:30 – 12:00 pm: Grandpal’s Day Special Schedule

Tuesday, June 4 (Day 6)

• 8:25 – 8:55 am: Gr.1-6 Closing Ceremony Rehearsal
• 11:50 – 12:50 am: Pizza Lunch

Wednesday, June 5 (Day 7)

• 8:15 – 8:45 am: Gr.1 End of Year Celebration
• 8:15 – 8:45 am: Gr.1 Writing Celebration
• 8:00 – 8:55 am: Gr. 6 Leaving Celebration Rehearsal
• 8:30 – 9:30 am: JS Grade REP Meeting

Thursday, June 6 (Day 8)

• 8:25 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers
• 11:50 – 12:30 pm: 125 ice-cram party for Steel Pan Ensemble, Junior Choir & JS Dance Troupe members

Friday, June 7 (Day 1)

• 8:25 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers
• 12:05 – 12:50 pm: Softball Team vs Teacher Softball Team
• 2:30 – 3:1 pm: SK End of Year Leaving Celebration

Dear JS Parents,

We had a full house in prayers yesterday when our SK class delivered a message about the importance of having a growth mindset.  They shared a story they had read in class called “It’s O.K. to Make Mistakes” by Todd Parr.  Then, each student demonstrated great courage (one of Havergal’s values!) by telling us about a mistake she had made, and what she had learned from it. They reminded us that as important as it is to be proud when we have done something well, it is also o.k. to welcome the inevitable “oh oh” moments as opportunities to reflect, learn and grow.

Sincerely,

Kate White

In this message, read about:

• End of Year Dates to Remember
• Library Books Return
• Grandpals’ Day
• Athletics
• Important Links
• Dates on the Horizon

End of Year Dates to Remember

Tuesday, June 11-  Grade 6 Leaving Ceremony 

• 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm (JS Gym)
• Only Grade 6 families invited to attend
• Grade 6 students to wear #1 Dress to school all day

Thursday, June 13 – JS Farewell Prayers to Helen-Kay Davy

• 8:25 am – 9:00 am (JS Gym)
• All welcome to attend!
• All students to wear #1 Dress

Friday, June 14 – JS Closing Ceremony and Reception (Last Day of School)

• 7:15 am – 8:00 am Gator Care available 

• NO PM Gator Care available!
• No lunch at school – please ensure that your daughter brings a nourishing snack to sustain her through the morning
• 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. JS Closing Ceremony in Brenda Robson Hall (Upper School)
  • Student Dress: #1 Concert Dress (long sleeved white blouse; hair pinned back from the face using a small plain hair accessory without colour or embellishment, socks)
  • All families invited to attend
  • Refreshments served at JS following the conclusion of the Closing Ceremony
  • Dismissal is from the Junior School at the conclusion of the ceremony, at approximately 12:15 pm.

Thursday, June 20 – JS/US Full Report Cards Available on Veracross

• Parents will have access to the reports at 4:00 pm,

Library Books Return

It is not too early to start thinking about returning your library books! The official due date for all library materials is Friday June 7th.  Once books are returned and accounts are cleared, students will be able to borrow books for the summer, but only once their accounts have been cleared from the school year. Lists will be sent home on an as-needed basis. If you would like a list of outstanding library books, please email Erica Rodd at erodd@havergal.on.ca

Grandpals’ Day

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, May 27 (Day 8)

• 8:30 – 8:50 am: JS Prayers
• 9:00 – 10:40 am: Gr.6L Triathlon
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Soccer Skills Squad

Tuesday, May 28 (Day 1)

• 8:00 – 8:15 am: Gr.6 Leaving Celebration Rehearsal
• 8:15 – 8:50 am: Gr.2 Writing Celebration
• 11:50 – 12:30 pm: Gr.2-4 attending Haverbuddy lunch, BRH
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Multisport

Wednesday, May 29 (Day 2)

• 8:25 – 8:55 am: Final JS Haverpals
• 3:00 – 4:00 pm: JS New Family Welcome Reception, TC

Thursday, May 30 (Day 3)

• 8:25 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Recycling Rescuers
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Jump Rope Squad
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Softball Squad Team
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Spring Piano Recital

Friday, May 31 (Day 7)

• 8:25 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers
• 9:00-10:20: Gr. 6M Triathlon
• 12:50-3:20: Gator Day

Dear JS Parents,

At the risk of tempting fate, it looks like spring may finally have sprung! On Monday, Rev. Douglas reminded us of the importance of rest in maintaining our mental health.  She then guided us in a mediation and asked us to breathe deeply as we thought about a “happy place.” As we head into the long weekend, I invite you to take the time breathe deeply as well and to spend time with family and friends in a way that makes you happy.

Sincerely,

Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Library Books Return
• Grandpals’ Day
• House Shout practice
• Athletics
• Important Links
• Dates on the Horizon

Library Books Return

It is not too early to start thinking about returning your library books! The official due date for all library materials is Friday June 7th.  Once books are returned and accounts are cleared, students will be able to borrow books for the summer, but only once their accounts have been cleared from the school year. Lists will be sent home on an as-needed basis. If you would like a list of outstanding library books, please email Erica Rodd at erodd@havergal.on.ca

Grandpals’ Day

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, May 20 

Victoria Day – School closed

Tuesday, May 21 (Day 4)

House Shout – Special Schedule

• 7:15 – 8:00 am: Track Practice
• 11:10 – 11:30 am: House Shout Practice
• 2:00 pm: House Shout begins at US
• 3:00 pm: Popsicles at JS
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr.1-3 Multisport
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 SPLAT! Exciting Artists 

Wednesday, May 22 (Day 5)

• 8:15 – 8:50 am: Gr.3 Writing Celebration
• 8:25 – 8:55 am: Community Circles
• 11:30 Softball Team Departs to BSS for Championships
• 12:30 – 5:30 pm: Softball Championship at BSS
• 12:15- 12:45 pm: Gr.6 Lunch at the US
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.6 Homework Club (Rm.210)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 4-6 Movie Maker (Rm.215)
• 6:30 pm: Softball Team return to Havergal

Thursday, May 23 (Day 6)

•  7:30 am: Track Team depart for Championships
• 8:25 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers
• 9:00 – 4:00 pm: Track Championships at York University
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Jump Rope Squad
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Softball Squad Team
• 3:20 – 4:00 pm: Gr.4 Homework Club (Rm.207)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 Mindful Games (Rm.119)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 4-6 Homemade Gifts (Rm.212)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 5 & 6 Drama Improv Club (Drama Studio US)
• 5:00 pm: Track Team return

Friday, May 24 (Day 7)

• 8:25 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers
• 11:50 – 12:20 pm: Gr.6 Crossing the Bridge Luncheon

Dear JS Parents,

First and foremost, a heartfelt thank you for “Teacher Appreciation Day!” Our JS Faculty and Staff felt so loved and appreciated your appreciations!

This week we celebrated Mental Health Awareness Week and spoke about how understanding your feelings is a key part of a healthy school community. Feelings, like waves, come and go. We all experience a range of feelings throughout the day (happy, sad, angry, scared, excited, jealous, …). This is totally normal, and part of being a human being. When these feelings become BIG, however, they can sometimes cause us to feel overwhelmed and then to behave in ways that we would not normally. This may have a negative effect on the community. If you are ever overwhelmed by your feelings, there are many things that you can do to help feel more settled.  For example:

• Take a breath
• Go for a walk
• Talk to a friend, parent or trusted adult
• Write down your feelings in a journal
• Draw a picture
• Use positive self-talk (I got this!)
• Listen to your favourite song
• Play a game you enjoy
• Ask for help

Sincerely,

Kate White

In this message, read about:

• 125th Anniversary Message
• Grandpals’ Day
• New Circles – Donations
• Athletics
• Important Links
• Dates on the Horizon

Grandpals’ Day – Save the date!

Grandpals’ Day will take take place on Monday, June 3 from 10:30 am – 11:45 am.  On this special day, grandparents or other senior friends are invited to spend time at the Junior School.  Our students will show their guests their favourite places, as well share their learning.  Be sure to RSVP to this event, so that we can make sure to have enough refreshments for all!

• Men’s dress clothes
• Lighter weight fabrics, short-sleeved shirts, shorts, capris,
• Dresses, skirts, cotton sweaters,
• Lightweight jackets and coats,
• Sandals,
• Bathing suits, sun hats, light scarves.

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, May 13 (Day 7)

• 8:25- 8:55 am: JS Prayers,
• 11:50 – 12:50 pm: Chess Lunch Club
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Soccer Skills Squad
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.5 Homework Club

Tuesday, May 14 (Day 8)

• 8:25 – 8:55 am: Gr. 1-6 House Shout Practice
• 10:40 – 11:50 am: Gr.4-6 Author visit; Deborah Ellis
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr.2 Math Discussion Group
• 12:50 – 4 pm: Track Meet at Pickering College
• 3:00 pm: Softball Game at Country Day School
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr.1-3 Multisport
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 SPLAT! Exciting Artists 

Wednesday, May 15 (Day 1)

• 8:00 – 9:00 am: JS Haverpals
• 9:00 am: Gr. 5 & 6 depart for Forest of Reading
• 11:50 – 12:20 pm: Final Cookies and Conversation
• 12:20 – 12:45 pm: Gr.3 & 4 Math Discussion Group
• 3:30 pm: Gr. 5 & 6 return to HC
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: Softball Practice
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.6 Homework Club (Rm.210)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Movie Maker (Rm.215)

Thursday, May 16 (Day 2)

•  7:15 – 8:45 am: Track & Field (extended) practice
• 8:25 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers
• 9:00 – 10:40 am: Gr.6 Book club with Crescent School
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Jump Rope Squad
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Softball Squad Team
• 3:20 – 4:00 pm: Gr.4 Homework Club (Rm.207)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 Mindful Games (Rm.119)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 4-6 Homemade Gifts (Rm.212)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 5 & 6 Drama Improv Club (Drama Studio US)

Friday, May 17 (Day 3)

Whole School closes at 6:00 pm for the long weekend

• 8:25 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr. 5 & 6 Math Discussion Group
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Recycling Rescuers

Dear JS Parents,

What a wonderful day for a concert!  Tonight’s celebration at Roy Thompson Hall in honour of Havergal’s 125 anniversary will be a memorable one!  We look forward to seeing you this evening for what is sure to be a fantastic event.

Sincerely,

Kate White

In this message, read about:

• JS Pizza Day
• Mental Health Awareness Week
• Grandchildren’s Party
• Grandpals’ Day
• New Circles – Donations
• Athletics
• Important Links
• Dates on the Horizon

Grandchildren’s Party

Please join us at Havergal College on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 from 3:30-5:30 pm to celebrate more than 100 years of tradition! The Havergal Grandchildren’s Party was started in 1910 by First Principal Ellen Knox. Havergal parents with children up to Grade 3 (girls and boys) are invited to visit the school for an afternoon of exciting games, treats and more!  Please RSVP by Friday, May 17 to Caoimhe Marshall, Community Relations Assistant, at 416-483-3843 ext. 6947 or  cmarshall@havergal.on.ca

Grandpals’ Day – Save the date!

Grandpals’ Day will take take place on Monday, June 3 from 10:30 am – 11:45 am.  On this special day, grandparents or other senior friends are invited to spend time at the Junior School.  Our students will show their guests their favourite places, as well share their learning.  Be sure to RSVP to this event, so that we can make sure to have enough refreshments for all!

• Men’s dress clothes
• Lighter weight fabrics, short-sleeved shirts, shorts, capris,
• Dresses, skirts, cotton sweaters,
• Lightweight jackets and coats,
• Sandals,
• Bathing suits, sun hats, light scarves.

Important Dates on the Horizon

Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW)

Monday, May 6 (Day 2)

• 8:25- 8:55 am: JS Prayers, Intro to mental health awareness week
• 10:40 – 11:00 am: MHAW Activity: Gr.1-3 Mellow Monday Art – Outside (weather permitting)
• 11:50 – 12:20 am: Pizza Lunch
• 11:50 – 12:50 pm: Chess Lunch Club
• 12:20 – 12:45 pm: Gr. 3 & 4 Math Discussion Group
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Soccer Skills Squad
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.5 Homework Club
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr.4-6 Steel Pan Drumming & Orff Ensemble
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm:  Gr.1-6 Strings Ensemble
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 4-6 Junior Dance Company

Tuesday, May 7 (Day 3)

• 7:15 – 8:00 am: Track Practice
• 8:25 – 8:55 am: Gr. 1-6 House Shout Practice
• 11:00 – 11:30 am: Mindful Breathing with JK and SK classes
• 12:00 – 12:20 pm: JK/SK mindful colouring
• 12:00 – 12:45 pm: MHAW Activity: Gr.1-6 Yoga on the tennis courts
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr.1-3 Multisport
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 SPLAT! Exciting Artists 

Wednesday, May 8 (Day 4)

• 8:25 – 8:55 am: Last House Meeting
• 10:40 – 11:50 am: Gr.4-6 Journalling
• 11:25 am: Track Dismissal from class
• 11:40 am: Track Departure to CDS
• 12:20 – 12:45 pm: Gr. 1 Math Discussion Group
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: Softball Practice
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.6 Homework Club (Rm.210)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Movie Maker (Rm.215)
• 5:00 pm: Track Return

Thursday, May 9 (Day 5)

• 8:25 – 8:55 am: Mental Health Awareness Assemblies
• 9:00 – 9:30 am: Mental Health Awareness Speaker, Scott Ste
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr.5 & 6 Math Discussion Group
• 2:00 pm: Class Departure for Softball Team Game to BSS
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Jump Rope Squad
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Softball Squad Team
• 3:20 – 4:00 pm: Gr.4 Homework Club (Rm.207)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 Mindful Games (Rm.119)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 4-6 Homemade Gifts (Rm.212)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 5 & 6 Drama Improv Club (Drama Studio US)
• 5:15 pm: Softball return to HC

Friday, May 10 (Day 6)

• 8:25 – 8:55 am: JS Prayers
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr. 5 & 6 Math Discussion Group
• 11:50 – 12:50 pm: Gr.4 High Jump Practice