Dear Junior School Parents,

It has been such a pleasure to see so many families over the last two days for Parent-Teacher Conferences. These conversations are an opportunity to discuss your daughter’s progress, to see the areas in which she is thriving, and to discuss targeted plans for continued growth. Moreover, they allow us to further strengthen the relationship between home and school.  It is important to remember, however, that while the conferences provide an overview of your daughter’s academic and social-emotional development, ongoing feedback throughout the year is paramount.  Should you ever have questions or concerns, we invite you to contact us and be assured that we will do the same.

As the weather gets colder, please ensure that your daughter brings the proper outdoor clothing (hat, mittens, warm coat, boots etc) for outdoor recesses (morning and afternoon), so that she can enjoy her time outside.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

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

Day 9 – October 30

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

• Day 9 Junior School Programming

Halloween – Everything you need to know!

Halloween is just around the corner! 

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

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

Diwali Prayers: Friday, November 2, 2018

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

Remembrance Day  – Poppies for Donation

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

Pick-Up Procedures

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

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

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

School Portraits – Deadline for Ordering: Tues, Nov 6

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

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

HCPA News

To learn more about the HCPA CLICK HERE

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

HCPA Parent Luncheon Registration

Important Links

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

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

Important Dates on the Horizon

Tuesday, October 30

• Day 9

Wednesday, October 31

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

Monday, November 5

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

Wednesday, November 7 – Monday, November 12

• Mid-term Break:  School Closed

Tuesday, November 13 

• Classes resume

Monday, November 19- Friday, November 23

• JS Winter Athletic Tryouts

Thursday, December 6

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

Friday, December 14

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

Tuesday, December 18

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

Wednesday, December 19

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

Thursday, December 20

• Early Dismissal

Thursday, December 21 – Sunday, January 6

• Christmas Break

Monday, January 7

• Classes resume

Dear Junior School Parents,

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

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

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

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

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

Day 9 – October 30

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

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

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

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

Ella Minnow Books is Coming to Havergal!

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

Browsing Times:

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

Purchasing Information:

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

Questions?

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

School Portraits – Ordering

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

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

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

Art Campaign Video

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

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

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

HCPA News

To learn more about the HCPA CLICK HERE

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

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

HCPA Parent Luncheon Registration

Important Links

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

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

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, October 22

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

Wednesday, October 24

• Ella Minnow Fall Book Fair Open for Student Browsing

Thursday, October 25

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

Friday, October 26

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

Tuesday, October 30

• Day 9

Wednesday, October 31

• Halloween Assembly, 2:30 -3:15 pm

Monday, November 5

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

Wednesday, November 7 – Monday, November 12

• Mid-term Break:  School Closed

Tuesday, November 13 

• Classes resume

Dear Junior School Parents,

This week’s blog post contains a number of “need to know” messages.  Please be sure to read its content in its entirety!  As always, be sure to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

• House Colour Day – Monday, October 15
• Day 9 Information
• JS Parent-Teacher Interviews: Sign Up
• Sign-Up for Gatorcare during Parent-Teacher Interviews
• Math Contests (Grades 3 – 6)
• Prayers: Invitation for Diwali
• Construction Live Feeds
• HCPA News
• Athletics
• Clubs
• Important Dates on the Horizon 

House Colour Day – Monday, October 15

Students are invited to show their school spirit by wearing House Colours on Monday.  Students do not have to wear their uniforms on this day.

Grade 6 students will present the Junior School House Cheers in Assembly.

Students in Grade 1 – Grade 6 will eat lunch together in Houses in the Gym.

Day 9 – October 30

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

For a glance at the JS programming arranged for October 30th, please CLICK HERE

JS Parent-Teacher Interviews: Sign-Up

A reminder that Parent-Teacher Interviews are scheduled for Thursday, October 25 (1:30 pm-8:00 pm)  and Friday, October 26 (8:00 pm am-3:00 pm).  

If you have not already done so, please use the following link to sign up  (www.pickatime.com).  Sign-up closes at noon on Monday, October 22 (12:00 pm)

For Assistance – Please contact Karen Nielsen:  416-483-3843 ext. 6510.

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

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

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

Math Contests in the Junior School: Grades 3 – 6

As we did in previous years, students in Grades 3-6 will be writing Caribou math contests throughout the year. To learn about the purpose of the math contests, how we can support students in writing them, and the time and location of the contests, please CLICK HERE

 Invitation for Diwali

On November 2nd we’ll be having Diwali Prayers in the Junior School.  If your daughter is interested in sharing your family’s Diwali traditions in a message to the school, please indicate this to Rev. Douglas by email, and she will connect with your daughter.

Interested girls will be working on the message with Rev. Douglas over the long recess on Monday, October 22nd, Tuesday the 23rd, and the 24th if needed.  Rev. Douglas’ email is sdouglasbowman@havergal.on.ca

Construction Live Feeds

Behind the construction fencing that borders the Junior School driveway, our new build is starting to take shape! Currently, the Buttcon construction crew is busy working on the foundations for our building expansion, which will see exciting new spaces at the Junior School including a dining wing, STEM and art classrooms, a music wing, multipurpose spaces and a refurbished gymnasium.

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

HCPA News

To learn more about the HCPA CLICK HERE

Please note that tickets for the upcoming HCPA Luncheon, featuring a presentation by International Bestselling Author, TV Personality, parenting expert and psychotherapist, Alyson Schafer, will go on sale next week. An email will be sent out with instructions on how to purchase tickets.

Links to remember

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

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, October 15

• 8:30 am Assembly (House Cheers) – Students to wear House Colours

Thursday, October 18

• 8:30 am JS Prayers (Liz Watt – Joy)

Friday, October 19

• 8:30 am Prayers (Rev. Douglas – Joy)

Monday, October 22

• Junior School Open House

Tuesday, October 23

• Fall Book Fair begins

Thursday, October 25

• Classes end at 12:00 p.m.
• Parent Teacher Conferences, 1:30 – 8:30 pm

Friday, October 26

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

Tuesday, October 30

• Day 9

Dear Junior School Parents,

Joy and gratitude filled the Brenda Robson Hall this morning, as we welcomed in the Thanksgiving weekend.    The girls, under the fabulous direction of Mr. Jeff MacLean and Ms. Rachel Read, sang so beautifully, and Mrs. Davy’s retelling of the story of  “Stone Soup” allowed us to reflect not only of our many blessings but on the importance of sharing the bounty.  We are also pleased to let you know that our community was able to collect 1445 pounds of food for the North York Harvest Food Bank. Thank you for your generosity.

On Tuesday, I am excited to welcome families to “Coffee with Kate” at 8:30 am in the Learning Hub.  At this time, I will share some of the ways in which we promote a positive school culture in the Junior School.

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

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

• JS Student Photos
• JS Parent-Teacher Interviews: Sign Up
• Prayers: Invitation for Diwali
• HCPA News
• Important Dates on the Horizon 
• Athletics
• Clubs

JS Parent-Teacher Interviews: Sign-Up

Scheduled for:

• Thursday, October 25 (1:30 pm-8:00 pm)
• Friday, October 26 (8:00 pm 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 10 (6:00 pm)
• Closes: Monday, October 22 (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 Karen Nielsen:  416-483-3843 ext. 6510.

 Invitation for Diwali

• On November 2nd we’ll be having Diwali Prayers in the Junior School.  If your daughter is interested in sharing your family’s Diwali traditions in a message to the school, please indicate this to Rev. Douglas by email, and she will connect with your daughter.
• Interested girls will be working on the message with Rev. Douglas over the long recess on Monday, October 22nd, Tuesday the 23rd, and the 24th if needed.  Rev. Douglas’ email is sdouglasbowman@havergal.on.ca

HCPA News

Click here to visit the HCPA Blog and learn more about these events, RSVP, purchase tickets and other HPCA news.

Links to remember

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

JS Clubs

Click the link below for the club schedule:

JS Fall Club Schedule

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, October 8

• Thanksgiving Day – School closed

Tuesday, October 9

• Coffee with the Head of the Junior School, 8:30-9:30 am (Learning Hub)
• JS Used Book Drive – All Week! (Learning Hub Hallway)

Wednesday, October 10

• JS Photo Retake Day, 9:00 am-12:00 pm (Learning Hub)

Thursday, October 11

• 8:30 am Prayers (Rev. Douglas – Joy #1)

Friday, October 12

• 8:30 am Prayers (Rev. Douglas – Joy #2)

Monday, October 15

• 8:30 am Prayers (Rev. Douglas – Joy #3)

Thursday, October 18

• 8:30 am JS Prayers (Grade 6, Women Worth Knowing)

Friday, October 19

• 8:30 am Prayers (Ms. Watt – Joy #)

Dear Junior School Parents,

I write today in disbelief that this my last blog post of September!  This month we have already experienced: the first day of school, People and Program Night, 11 prayers, our first Day 9, Athletic tryouts, Squad, Squad Team and Team Practices, and the first week of clubs, to say nothing of the start of academic learning in all subject areas.  As you look back on this time, we invite you to share any feedback on the opening weeks, so that we can thoughtfully reflect on what has gone well as well as what we should consider moving forward.

I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome Ms. Irene Dongas to the Havergal Junior School Community.  Ms. Dongas is joining our Gator Care program as a supervisor, as well as our list of regular supply teachers.  She received her Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto in 2008, and has experience in both the Toronto District School Board and in Independent Schools.  Ms. Dongas brings to the school a love of learning, an understanding of the varied needs of students, and a deep belief in the importance of creating a safe and nurturing environment for all children.

We look forward to seeing you at Celebration Saturday!

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Athletics
• JS Clubs
• Celebration Saturday 
• Harvest Festival
• Day 9
• GatorCare – 7:15am Drop off time
• Links to Remember
• Important Dates on the Horizon

JS Clubs

JS Clubs began last week, and are off to a great start!  A reminder that parents and/or caregivers are asked to pick up their children from the location of their club.

Click the link below for the club schedule:  JS Fall Club Schedule

Celebration Saturday

To learn about the purpose behind this community event, please visit the Celebration Saturday Website 

Timing

• 8:30 am – Students and Parents in JK to Grade 6 come to the JS Gym for attendance
• 8:40 am – Junior School walk over to the Upper School for Opening Ceremony
• 9:00 am – Opening Ceremonies on the South Quad
• 1:00 pm – Celebration Saturday concludes.  Please note there is no official dismissal. Students will leave with parents.

Dress

• Students are asked to wear House Colours.  A photograph of the entire student body in their House Colours will be taken at the Opening Ceremonies.
• 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 limited parking available on The Cohen Field.  Families are encouraged to walk, carpool, take the TTC, Taxi or alternate form of transportation.

Tickets and Purchases

• Credit cards are accepted for payment of items at the silent and live auctions; tickets for the Midway, food and most other stalls will be available throughout the grounds for $1.00 each or as bulk purchases by cash; others areas only accept cash!

Magazine and Cookie Drive

Harvest Festival – Friday, October 5 (8:30 am – 9:00 am)

The Junior School annual Harvest Festival takes place on Friday, October 5 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 hope to welcome you and all 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

Day 9: Wednesday, September 26

HCPA News

• September 29, Celebration Saturday
• October 9th, Junior School “Coffee with the Head”
• October Used Book Drive (October 9 – 12; Please drop off books in bins by the Learning Hub)
• November 14th, Mother-Daughter Breakfast for Grade 1
• November 16th, HCPA Annual Parent Luncheon
• November 28th, Mother-Daughter Breakfast for Grade 4
• JS Grade Rep Meetings
  

Click here to visit the HCPA Blog and learn more about these events, RSVP, purchase tickets and other HPCA news.

Links to remember

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

Important Dates on the Horizon

JS Fall Club Schedule

Teams, Squad Teams and Squad Practice Schedule

Saturday, September 29

• 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Celebration Saturday

Monday, October 1

• 8:30 am Prayers (Rev. Douglas – Gratitude)

Tuesday, October 2

• 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm New to Havergal Parent Event (Brenda Robson Hall)

Thursday, October 3

• 10:50-12:30 Gr.1-6 Harvest Festival Rehearsal, (BRH)

Friday, October 5

• 8:30 am – 9:15 am JS Harvest Festival (Brenda Robson Hall)
• 9:15 am – 10:00 am JS Harvest Festival Parent Reception (Temerty Commons)

Monday, October 8

• Thanksgiving Day, school closed

Tuesday, October 9

• Coffee with the Head of the Junior School, 8:30-9:30 am (Learning Hub)
• JS Used Book Drive, 7:30 am- 4:00 pm (Learning Hub Hallway)

Wednesday, October 10

• JS Photo Retake Day, 9:00 am-12:00 pm (Learning Hub)

Thursday, October 11

• 8:30 am Prayers (Rev. Douglas – Joy #1)

Friday, October 12

• 8:30 am Prayers (Rev. Douglas – Joy #2)

Dear Junior School Parents,

This morning we honoured our Grade 6 class with the presentation of House Pins, and officially welcomed them as formal leaders of the Junior School.  Mr. Garth Nichols, Havergal’s Vice Principal of Student Engagement and Experiential Development, joined us to talk about the Five Domains of Leadership and representatives from the Grade 6 class spoke about their personal experiences as community, intellectual, formal, informal and “self” leaders. Thank you to all parents who attended prayers this morning. to honour our Grade 6 students.

We wish you all a wonderful weekend.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Athletics
• JS Clubs
• Day 9
• Lice Checks – Lice Squad
• Christmas Concert Date
• Pizza Day Sign-up Reminder 
• Dismissal
• Volunteers Needed – Admissions
• Celebration Saturday – Magazine and Cookie Drive
• Havergal on Social Media
• Important Dates on the Horizon

Schedules for JS Teams:

JS Clubs

A reminder that JS Clubs start next week. The link below contains all information you need to know about which clubs (dates, times, supervisors, rooms).  Parents are asked pick up their daughter from the location of their club.  Students that have not been picked up at the end of a club, will be escorted to Gator Care.

JS Fall Club Schedule

Pediculosis (Head Lice) Protocol

JS Lice Check Schedule_Fall 2018

LAST CALL! Pizza Day Sign-up Reminder

Please ensure to sign-up your daughter(s) for pizza day by Monday, September 24th!
Click HERE to register.

Our first pizza day is Monday, October 1st.

Dismissal

Should you need to come into the school at the end of the day, please park either on the Cohen Field or the at the Upper School Lot. Reminder that if you have more than one child, please come at the oldest child’s pick up time.  Please note that dismissal will end daily at 3:45pm. After this time, please proceed to Gator Care to pick up your daughter.

Volunteers Needed: New and returning parents for the Havergal Welcome Committee!

The Welcome Committee is a group of Havergal Junior School parents who work with the Admission Office to give tours to prospective families. Members of the Welcome Committee are also involved in admission events such as the Open House and Coffee and Conversation sessions. This is a great way to meet new people and share your love of Havergal with families who are going through the admission process. Being part of the Welcome Committee is a flexible role and we will work around your availability.

If you would like to be a part of the Welcome Committee, please email Amy Holder aholder@havergal.onl.ca  and join us at our Welcome Committee orientation meeting on Monday, October 1 at 9:00 a.m. in the Learning Hub. (right after Prayers)

The Admission team truly values the involvement of our Welcome Committee volunteers. Prospective families love meeting you. They really appreciate feeling welcome in our school and love hearing your HC stories!

Celebration Saturday – Magazine and Cookie Drive

HCPA News

• September 29, Celebration Saturday
• October 9th, Junior School “Coffee with the Head”
• October Used Book Drive (October 9 – 12; Please drop off books in bins by the Learning Hub)
• November 14th, Mother-Daughter Breakfast for Grade 1
• November 16th, HCPA Annual Parent Luncheon
• November 28th, Mother-Daughter Breakfast for Grade 4
• JS Grade Rep Meetings
  

Click here to visit the HCPA Blog and learn more about these events, RSVP, purchase tickets and other HPCA news.

Havergal on Social Media

We invite you to explore Havergal’s Social Media Channels to learn even more about the day to day life of the school.

http://www.facebook.com/HavergalCollege

http://www.twitter.com/HavergalCollege

http://www.youtube.com/HavergalCollege

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, September 24

• 8:30 am Prayers (Rev. Douglas: Respect Beyond the Ivy Walls – Preparing for Day 9)
• Clubs begin this week (JS Fall Club Schedule)
• Squad and Squad Teams begin this week (Teams, Squad teams and Squad Practice schedule)

Tuesday, September 25

• JS Lice Check Schedule_Fall 2018

Wednesday, September 26

• 8:30 am  JS Grade Rep Meeting
• Day 9
• Please note that Primary Choir is Cancelled today

Thursday, September 27

• 8:30 am Prayers (Liz Watt – Friendship)
• 10:20 am JS Emergency Evacuation Drill

Friday, September 28

• 8:30 am Prayers (Old Girls)

Saturday, September 29

• 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Celebration Saturday – Students to wear House Colours!

Tuesday, October 2

• 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm New to Havergal Parent Event (Brenda Robson Hall)

Friday, October 5

• 8:30 am – 9:15 am JS Harvest Festival (Brenda Robson Hall)
• 9:15 am – 10:00 am JS Harvest Festival Parent Reception (Temerty Commons)

Monday, October 8

• Thanksgiving Day, school closed

Tuesday, October 9

• Coffee with the Head of the Junior School, 8:30-9:30 am (Learning Hub)

Dear Junior School Parents,

Last week at prayers, we asked the girls to reflect on the 2017-2018 school year, and to ask themselves the following questions:

• What went well?
• What made you proud?
• What was challenging?
• What would you do differently now?

We then asked them to use this information to think about what they hope and dream about for the 2018-2019 school.  Students identified things such as “making new friends,” “getting on a team,” “trying something new,” “being a better writer,” “working hard in math” and “being the best I can be” as part of this list.

This morning in prayers, we then noted that each class from JK to Grade 6 has been discussing what respect looks, sounds and feels like at the Junior School, and what it means to be a Havergal student.  We talked about how it is one thing to know what respect is, and it is another to choose to be respectful.  Each student was then invited to think about how they will use respectful words and actions this year so that we can collectively accomplish our hopes and dreams. I invite you to talk about this with your daughter over the weekend and find out how she will choose to speak and act with respect this year.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Athletics
• Prayers- Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur
• Volunteers Needed – Admissions
• Celebration Saturday – Magazine and Cookie Drive
• JS Parent Volunteers
• HCPA News
• Important Dates on the Horizon

Prayers- Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur

On Monday, September 18,  students will be offering the message at our Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Prayers.  Parents are invited to join us for light refreshments afterwards, from 9:00-9:45 am. in the Junior School front hall.

Volunteers Needed: New and returning parents for the Havergal Welcome Committee!

The Welcome Committee is a group of Havergal Junior School parents who work with the Admission Office to give tours to prospective families. Members of the Welcome Committee are also involved in admission events such as the Open House and Coffee and Conversation sessions. This is a great way to meet new people and share your love of Havergal with families who are going through the admission process. Being part of the Welcome Committee is a flexible role and we will work around your availability.

If you would like to be a part of the Welcome Committee, please email Amy Holder aholder@havergal.onl.ca  and join us at our Welcome Committee orientation meeting on Monday, October 1 at 9:00 a.m. in the Learning Hub. (right after Prayers)

The Admission team truly values the involvement of our Welcome Committee volunteers. Prospective families love meeting you. They really appreciate feeling welcome in our school and love hearing your HC stories!

Celebration Saturday – Magazine and Cookie Drive

This year we will once again be running a magazine and cookie dough drive for our Celebration Saturday fundraiser

Each student in JK – Grade 6 will be bringing home a brochure on Monday will all of the relevant information.

JS Parent Volunteers

JS Parent Volunteer Form

HCPA News and Upcoming Events…

September 29th, Celebration Saturday – All students to wear House Colours

• October 9th, Junior School “Coffee with the Head”
• October Used Book Drive
• November 14th, Mother-Daughter Breakfast for Grade 1
• November 16th, HCPA Annual Parent Luncheon
• November 28th, Mother-Daughter Breakfast for Grade 4
• JS Grade Rep Meetings
  

Click here to visit the HCPA Blog and learn more about these events, RSVP, purchase tickets and other HPCA news.

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, September 17

• 8:25 am Prayers (Jewish High Holidays)
• 9:00 am – 9:45 am Parent Reception following Prayers
• 3:30-4:45 pm: U12 Bball Tryout (JS Gym)

Tuesday, September 18

• JS Photo Day Schedule (all students to wear #1 dress)
• 7am – 8am  U11/U12 Swim Team 1st tryout in Pool (drop off at Upper School Main entrance. Coaches will meet girls in front foyer)
• 7:20 – 8am U12 & U9 Cross Country for all grades (meet coaches outside the Junior School Front Doors)
• 3:30-4:45 U11/U12 Soccer Tryout meet outside the Gym

Wednesday, September 19

• 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. Grade 6 Lunch @ Upper School
• 3:30-4:45 U11/U12 Soccer Tryout (meet outside the Gym)
• 3:30-4:45 U11 Bball Tryout (JS Gym)

Thursday, September 20

• 7am – 8am  U11/U12 Swim Team tryout in Pool (drop off at Upper School Main entrance.)
• 7:20 – 8am U12 & U9 Cross Country for all grades (meet coaches outside the Junior School Gym)
• 8:25 am Prayers – Cancelled
  • Students will be participating in our first of six evacuation drill during this time
•  3:30-4:45 U11 Bball Tryout (US Gym)
• 3:30-4:45 U12 Bball Tryout (US Gym)

Friday, September 21

• 8:25 am Prayers (Grade 6s receive House Leadership Pins)

Monday, September 24

• Clubs begin this week
• Squad and Squad Teams begin this week.

Wednesday, September 26

• First Day 9

Saturday, September 29

• Celebration Saturday!

Tuesday, October 2

• New to Havergal Parent Event (6:30-8:30 pm)

Friday, October 5

• 8:30 am – 9:15 am JS Harvest Festival – Brenda Robson Hall

Monday, October 8

• Thanksgiving Day, school closed

Dear Junior School Parents,

Thank you all for such a successful first week of school!  It has been a pleasure to see all of our new and returning HC Junior School students skipping through the halls, re-establishing previous friendships, and making new connections.  On behalf of all of our faculty and staff, we appreciate your taking the time to come to our People and Program Night earlier this week.  It was a wonderful opportunity for us to share our vision for the upcoming year, celebrate our many successes as a Junior School, and communicate our goals for the future.  We are excited to start what we know will be an exceptional year.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Pick-up Procedures
• Athletics
• Safety Reminder
• Permission to walk home
• Do you think you read more than the librarian?
• HCPA News
• Important Dates on the Horizon

Permission to walk home

If you want your daughter to leave the school and walk home or take public transit by herself on a regular basis, we must have written permission. You are welcome to send an email to jsoffice@havergal.on.ca describing permission/walk home arrangements.

We must also have written permission if your child takes a school bus that you have arranged through an outside vendor. Understandably, on occasion, there are special circumstances whereby you may not be able to collect your daughter and, on short notice, you would like for her to walk home. In these one-off situations, your daughter is required to sign-out in the Main Office before leaving campus.

Do you think you read more than the librarian?

A reminder that the summer reading challenge logs need to be handed in by Friday, September 14th! Extra sheets are available in the library if you need them. Make sure you hand them in – students who have read more than Ms. Rodd will win “Book Fair Bucks.” There is also a class prize for the class with the highest number of participants.

HCPA News and Upcoming Events…

• September 29th, Celebration Saturday
• October 9th, Junior School “Coffee with the Head”
• October Used Book Drive
• November 14th, Mother-Daughter Breakfast for Grade 1
• November 16th, HCPA Annual Parent Luncheon
• November 28th, Mother-Daughter Breakfast for Grade 4
• JS Grade Rep Meetings
  

Click here to visit the HCPA Blog and learn more about these events, RSVP, purchase tickets and other HPCA news.

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, September 10 

• JS Registration closes for Clubs and Athletics at noon
• 8:25 a.m. – Prayers (Rev. Pak – What is the purpose of Prayers?)
• 3:30-4:45 pm –U12 Basketball Tryout (JS Gym)

Tuesday, September 11

• 7:00 am – 8:00 am  U11/U12 Swim Team 1st tryout in Pool (drop off at Upper School Main entrance. Coaches will meet girls in the front foyer)
• 7:20 am – 8:00am U12 & U9 Cross Country for all grades (meet coaches outside the Junior School Gym Doors)
• 3:30 pm -4:45 pm U11/U12 Soccer Tryout meet outside the Gym

Wednesday, September 12

• 7:30 am – Grade 6s depart from HC for Overnight Excursion to Beausoleil Island
• 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm U11/U12 Soccer Tryout (Gr 5 only) meet outside the Gym
• 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm U11 Basketball Tryout (JS Gym)

Thursday, September 13

• 7:00 am – 8:00 am  U11/U12 Swim Team 1st tryout in Pool (drop off at Upper School Main entrance. Coaches will meet girls in the front foyer)
• 7:20 am – 8:00am U12 & U9 Cross Country for all grades (meet coaches outside the Junior School Gym Doors)
• 8:25 am Prayers (Rev. Douglas – What does Respect Mean?)

Friday, September 14

• 7:00 – 8:00am U11 Basketball Tryout (JS Gym)
• 8:25 am Prayers (Ms. White – What does Respect Look, Sound, Feel Like in the Junior School?)
• 2:30 pm Grade 6s return to HC from Overnight Excursion

Tuesday, September 18

• JS Photo Day (all students to wear #1 dress)

Monday, September 24

• Clubs begin this week
• Squad and Squad Teams begin this week.

Wednesday, September 26

• First Day 9

Dear Junior School Parents,

Welcome to the 2018-2019 School Year!  We have been eagerly anticipating your return, and are looking forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday. You will receive a link to a blog posting from me every Friday.  The purpose of this blog is to share critical information for the upcoming week, as well as to share stories about our students and school.

We are grateful for your feedback last year regarding the weekly blog.  We hope that you enjoy the new format, and that it will provide a clear understanding of the day to day operations of the Junior School.

This week’s message reiterates the schedule for the opening week.  As always, if you have any questions please contact your classroom teacher, the office or me.

Warmly,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

• What to Expect the First Week of School
• Registration for Clubs and Athletics
• Pick-up and Drop-Off Procedures
• Parking
• Construction Live Stream
• Jewish High-Holiday Prayers – Invitation
• Veracross Classroom Pages
• HCPA News
• Important Dates on the Horizon

What to Expect the First Week of School

Tuesday, September 4 – First Day of School

8:00 am – 8:20 am – Students arrive at school and make their way to their Home Form classrooms.

• New students will be greeted by Specialist Teachers, who will accompany them to their classrooms.
• Class Lists will be posted in the JS Office. Teachers will be on hand to support students in finding their new classrooms.

8:20 am – 9:30 am – Classes begin for JK and SK (Group A)

10:00 am – 11:00 am – Classes begin for JK and SK (Group B)

8:20 am Classes Begin for Grade 1 to Grade 6.

Dismissal:

• 11:30 am to 11:45 am (Grade 1 and Grade 2)
• 11:45 am – 12:00 pm (Grades 3 to 6)

Please Note:

• Student dress JK to Grade 6:
  • HC uniform consisting of short sleeve golf shirt with skirt or tunic, modesty shorts and green knee socks with black shoes.
•  Absences/Lates:
  • Please report absences/lates to 416.483.3843 extension 6510.
•  Snacks:
  • Students should come to school with a nutritious morning snack; it is important to remember that Havergal College is a nut/peanut restricted facility.
•  Gator Care:
  • There is NO Gator Care available either before school or after school on Opening Day.
•  Drop-off/Pick-Up/Parking:
  • Drop-off and Pick-up takes place on the Junior School Driveway on Rosewell Ave.  Havergal Faculty and Security will assist with this process. For everyone’s safety please follow their directions.  
  • There is NO PARKING on the Junior School Driveway.Parents are invited to park on the Cohen Field, or on the lower section of the Upper School Parking Lot, should they wish to accompany their daughter into school.

Wednesday, September 5 (Day 1)

Gator Care Opens

• 7:15 am – 8:00 am (no registration required)
• 3:30 am – 6:00 pm (registration required.  Please email: gatorcare@havergal.on.ca)

Junior Kindergarten/Senior Kindergarten (half-day)

• 8:30 am to 11:00 am
  • All JK and SK students 

Grades 1 to 6 (full day)

• Regular class schedule.

Dismissal

• 3:15 pm – 3:30 pm (Grade 1–Grade 2)

• 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm (Grade 3–Grade 6)

Please Note

• 3P students have their first swim class and are asked to bring in their swim gear

JS People & Program Night

This evening is designed for parents to meet their daughter’s teacher and to learn about the year ahead. Please note that this evening is not intended for students.

Parking is available on the Cohen Field and the Upper School Parking Lot.

Event Schedule

6:00 pm – 6:20 pm

• Veracross Training for Parents (OPTIONAL) in JS Gym

6:30 pm – 7:00 pm

• JK – Grade 3: Primary Classroom Curriculum Presentations in Core Classrooms
• Grade 4 – 6: Junior Specialist Meet and Greet in the Learning Hub

7:05 pm – 7:35 pm

• JK – Grade 6: Presentations by Senior Leadership Administrative Team

7:40 pm – 8:10 pm 

• Grade 4 – 6: Junior Classroom Curriculum Presentations in Core Classrooms
• Grade 1 – 3 Primary Specialist Meet and Greet in the Learning Hub

8:30 pm – 9:00 pm

• Grade 6 Overnight Excursion Information Meeting (Grade 6 Parents Only)

Thursday, September 6 (Day 2)

JK to 6 – Regular class schedule (Full Day)

All students to wear #1 Dress

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

8:30 am to 9:00 am

• JS Opening Prayers with Mrs. Helen-Kay Davy, Havergal College Principal

9.00 am – 9:45 am 

• JS Parent Welcome Reception (Junior School Learning Hub) – all parents welcome!

9:45 am to 10:15 am

• Veracross Training for Parents (Optional – Junior School Learning Hub)

Dismissal:

• 3:15 pm – 3:30 pm (JK – Grade 2)
• 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm (Grade 3–Grade 6)

Please Note

• 4G  students have their first swim class and are asked to bring in their swim gear

Friday, September 7 (Day 3)

JK to 6 – Regular class schedule (Full Day)

8:30 am – 9:00 am

• Prayers with Kate White, Junior School Head

Dismissal:

• 3:15 pm – 3:30 pm (JK–Grade 2)

• 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm (Grade 3–Grade 6)

Please Note

• 5C students have their first swim class and are asked to bring in their swim gear

Registration for Clubs and Athletics

The last day to register for Clubs and Athletics is Monday, September 10

Click here for information on CLUBS
Click here for information on ATHLETICS

Pick-up and Drop-Off Procedures

Junior School Traffic Flow Map
Junior School Traffic Flow Procedures

Parking

Cohen Field Parking Lot Map
Cohen Field Parking Procedures

Construction Live Stream

Junior School live stream
Upper School live stream

Jewish High-Holiday Prayers – Invitation

For information directly related to your daughter’s class, please be sure to visit the parent portal: Veracross Login

HCPA News

A warm welcome to all our Havergal parents!  The Havergal College Parent Association (HCPA) is very excited to start this year off with Celebration Saturday just around the corner on September 29th.  Please plan to attend this special morning of festivities with your entire family celebrating our community spirit!
For more important HCPA dates or to become a parent volunteer: CLICK HERE!

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, September 10

• Try-outs begin for Athletics

Wednesday, September 12 – Friday, September 14

• Grade 6 Overnight Excursion to Beausoleil Island

Tuesday, September 18

• JS Photo Day

Monday, September 24

• Clubs begin this week

Wednesday, September 26

• First Day 9

Dear Junior School Parents,

Thank you to all of those that were able to make it our Final Prayers Service in the Brenda Robson Hall today. It was magical to have all of our students there, and see the sun shining through and lighting up their faces. We are looking forward to next week, as we continue to honour the end of the school year with Grade 6 Leaving Celebration on Monday, and our Closing Ceremony on Tuesday. All the details for both events are noted below.

Should you wish to read a copy the message that was delivered in prayers this morning, click here.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

2018 JS Math Contest Results
End of Year Events
2018 Summer Reading Challenge
End of Year Report Cards
BACH Music Summer Camp
Celebration Saturday 2018
This Week at the Junior School

2018 JS Math Contest Results!

Caribou Math, Mathematica and CNML

It is amazing to see that EVERY SINGLE GIRL in grades 3, 4, 5 and 6 took part in at least one math contest this year!!! We would like to acknowledge all of these girls for challenging themselves while solving tough math problems, for their growth mindset and for their perseverance. Well done girls!

A special thank you to Ms. Carayannis for the countless hours organizing and preparing all of these contests. Ms. Carayannis is passionate about math and these contests, and we are grateful for her dedication in this process. I would also like to sincerely thank all of our teachers, and Ms. Kubota for preparing them the students so well!

To see a full list of the results, click here.

End of Year Events

Monday, June 11 – Grade 6 Celebration

• Morning and After Gator Care Available
• Final day of Rose Reisman lunch available @ HC
• Grade Six Celebration at 4:00 pm – 5:30 p.m. in JS Gym
• Grade 6 families invited to attend
• Grade 6 students to wear #1 Dress to school all day

Tuesday, June 12 – JS Closing Ceremony

• AM Gator Care available at 7:15-8:00 am
• 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.

2018 Summer Reading Challenge

Can You Read More than the Librarian?

The Summer Reading Challenge is back! Reading over the summer is crucial for your daughter to maintain the progress she has worked so hard to achieve this year. We’ve created a challenge to help keep her motivated and reading during the long summer days.

Ms. Rodd is always looking for books to recommend, which means she is also always reading! We are challenging the girls to take on Ms. Rodd and see if they can read more than her. Updates regarding Ms. Rodd’s progress will be posted on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you are encouraged to send in pictures of your daughter working to read more than Ms. Rodd!

Facebook: Direct message to Havergal http://facebook.com/HavergalCollege
lnstagram: Direct message to Havergal http://instagram.com/HavergalCollege
Email: ntulli@havergal.on.ca or lpiltz@havergal.on.ca

Your daughter will be coming home with a hard copy of the summer reading list for her grade – here are links to each of the lists:

Summer Reading JK to Grade 1: http://bit.ly/HC_SummerReading2018_JKGr1
Summer Reading Grades 2 and 3: http://bit.ly/HC_SummerReading2018_Gr23
Summer Reading Grades 4-6: http://bit.ly/HC_SummerReading2018_Gr456

Your daughter is bringing home a tracking form. You can also find a copy here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eMq3CkR45tF2VDOokBON-5u2f97rML79/view?usp=sharing

All kinds of reading materials count, as well as stories read to our younger readers. A title can only be listed once.

Students who return their forms in September will be eligible to win individual prizes for reading more than the librarian, as well as class prizes for participation.

Happy reading everyone!

End of Year Report Cards

End of year report cards are available for parent viewing on June 21 at 4:00 p.m.

BACH Music Summer Camp

There are still a few spots available for girls in Grades 4 -6 to participate in the BACH music camp being held at Havergal this August 20 -24th. Registration forms are available at the JS office, or you can contact Cissy Goodridge at cgoodridge@havergal.on.ca

Celebration Saturday 2018

Saturday, September 29, 2018

It’s not too early!
Starting now, we are accepting donations for Cel Sat! Please donate or solicit “Silent Auction Items” for Celebration Saturday’s silent auction this fall. Silent auction items can be dropped throughout the summer at the US Security desk, labelled as “Cel Sat Silent Auction”. Cel Sat takes place on Sat, Sept 29 from 9am-1pm. The Entire school participates in this fun filled event and proceeds are donated to our community partners.

This Week at the Junior School

Monday, June 11 (Day 3)

No Prayers
8 – 8:15 am Students Grades 1-6 Outdoor Play
12:45 – 1 pm SK Annual Giving Celebration (South Quad Gazebo)
4 – 5:30 pm Grade 6 Celebration & Reception (JS Gym)

Tuesday, June 12 (Day 4)

8 – 8:15 am Students Grades 1-6 Outdoor Play
11 am – 12:30 pm JS Closing Ceremony & Reception (BRH/ JS Gym)
12:30 p.m. School Closes / Dismissal