Dear JS Parents,

We have had another eventful week at the Junior School!  From guest speaker Chris Vollum’s talk on social media, to snow storms and frigid temperatures, the “January Jam” event for Canstruction, and the celebration of the Lunar New Year in Prayers this morning, this week has kept us hopping. I love how weeks like this remind me of how very supportive, engaged, and positive our community is. I wish you all a lovely and well deserved weekend.

Warmly,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Spirit Week
• Gator Care Update
• Athletics
• Important Links
• Dates on the Horizon

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, February 4

• 7:00 – 8:00 am U12 Green Vball (JS Gym)
• 8:30 – 8:50 am: JS Prayers (The Havergal Difference)
• 10:40 am: Gr.1 Intramurals
• 11:50 – 12:20 pm: Pizza Lunch
• 11:50  – 12:20 pm: Gr.1-6 Chess Lunch Club (Learning Hub)
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr.3 & 4 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 12:20 – 12:55 pm: Spirit Week Event – Music Monday
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U12 Gold Vball (JS Gym)
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Steel Pan Drumming Club (Music Room)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 1 & 2 Drama Club (Rm.117)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-6 Strings Ensemble (Rm. 213)
• 3:45 – 4:30 pm: Gr4-6 Junior Dance Company (US Drama Studio)
• 3:45 – 4:30 pm: Gr.5 Homework Club (Rm.215)

Tuesday, February 5

*** Hockey Day ***

• 7:00 – 8:00 am: Swim Team (pool)
• 7:00 – 8:00 am: U11 Vball Practice (JS Gym)
• 8:00 am: Gr.6 prep for House Meetings
• 8:25 – 8:55 am: House Banner Decorating
• 10:40: Gr.2 Intramurals
• 12:15 pm: Estimated time for loading buses for Hockey day
• 2:30 pm: Dismissal at Hockey Day begins
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr. 1&2 Multisport (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.208)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Photography Club (Rm. 209)

Wednesday, February 6

***Grade 5 overnight excursion to Algonquin Park***

• 7:00 – 8:00 am: U11 Vball (JS Gym)
• 7:30 am: Gr.6 swim team members depart for their swim meet
  • 8:30 – 2:00 pm: Swim meet
  • 2:30 pm: Departure
  • 3:00 pm: Return to HC
• 8:25 – 9:00 am: House Meetings
• 10:40 am: Gr.3 Intramurals
  
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr.1 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 12:20 – 12:55 pm: Spirit Week Event – Wellness Wednesday
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm:  Volleyball Squad Team (JS Gym)
• 3:45 – 4:30 pm: Gr.1-3 Primary Choir (Music Room)
• 3:45 -4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Explorers Discovery Lab (Rm. 210)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.6 Homework Club (Rm.210)

Thursday, February 7

• 8:30 – 8:50 am: JS Prayers, House Assembly 
• 10:40 am: Gr. 4 Intramurals 
• 12:00 – 12:50 pm: Spirit Week Event – Trivia Thursday
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr.5 & 6 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr. 3&4 Multisport (JS Gym)
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U12 Gold Vball practice (US Gym C)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 World Food Fest (JK Classroom)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Celebrity Chef Kitchen (SK Classroom)
• 4:00 – 5:00 pm: U12 Green Vball game vs TFS no early dismissal  (US GYM A/B)

Friday, February 8

• 7:45 – 8:15 am: Gr.5-6 Math Contest Prep Club (Rm.215)
• 8:30 – 8:50 am: Spirit Prayers
• 11:50 – 12:20 pm: House Lunch (Gym)
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr.5 & 6 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 12:20 am:  Gr. 6 Intramural 

Dear JS Parents,

Thank you for all of your congratulations this week! For those that have not heard, I am pleased to share that The Fraser Institute has ranked Havergal College Junior School as one of sixteen elementary schools in the province with a score of a perfect ten!  The report card ranks over 3,000 schools based on nine academic indicators from results of annual EQAO tests in reading, writing and math tests. The Junior School also received a score of a perfect 10 in 2012, and the Upper School was ranked second out of 749 schools in 2015.

Congratulations to all of our faculty and staff, as well as our students on these consistently excellent results.

Warmly,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Havergal’s STEM Program
• Lunar New Year
• Dismissal
• Spirit Week
• Athletics
• Hockey Day
• Important Link
• Important Dates on the Horizon

Students are welcome to wear their traditional dress for the celebration.

Dismissal – Extended until 4:00 p.m.

Starting Monday, January 28, dismissal will be extended to 4:00pm.  Please note that students will come inside at 3:45 p.m. and will be called outside by a member of Havergal’s security team. You are asked to display your pink student identification card on your dashboard to ensure an efficient and safe dismissal.

Spirit Week- Monday, Feb 4 – Friday, Feb 8

Monday, February 4 – Music Monday

• Students can dress in their house colours from the knees down (e.g., house socks, house coloured tights), and in their HC uniform from the knees up!

Tuesday, February 5 – Hockey Day

• Students Grades JK- 2 to wear their HC uniform with green and gold accessories
• Students in Grades 3 – 6 are invited to wear FULL green and gold clothing to show their school spirit, as they will be attending the Hewitt Cup Hockey game in the afternoon.

Wednesday, February 6 – Wellness Wednesday

• Students are invited to dress in house colours from their waist down (e.g., house socks, house coloured leggings, house coloured shorts, house coloured skirt), and their HC Uniform from the waist up!

Thursday, February 7  –  Trivia Thursday

• Students are invited to dress in house colours from their shoulders down (e.g., add a shirt or sweatshirt).

Friday, February 9 – House Celebration

• Students are invited to wear all of their colours…from the tips of their toes, to the top of their heads!

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, January 28

• 7:00 – 8:00 am U12 Green & Gold Vball (JS Gym)
• 8:25 – 8:55 am: JK- Grade 3 partake in Community Circles
• 8:25 – 9:30 am: Chris Vollum Social Media Assembly, Grades 4-6
• 10:40 am: Gr.1 Intramurals
• 11:50  – 12:20 pm: Gr.1-6 Chess Lunch Club (Learning Hub)
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr.5 & 6 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 1 & 2 Drama Club (Rm.117)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-6 Strings Ensemble (Rm. 213)

Tuesday, January 29

• 7:00 – 8:00 am: Swim Team
• 8:25 – 8:55 am: D.E.A.R Mindfulness Activity
• 10:40: Gr.2 Intramurals
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr.5 & 6 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr. 1&2 Multisport (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.208)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Photography Club (Rm. 209)

Wednesday, January 30

• 7:00 – 8:00 am: U11 Vball (JS Gym)
• 8:25 – 8:55 am: Haverpals
• 10:40: GR.3 Intramurals
• 11:50 – 12:20 pm: Cookies and Conversations (Learning Hub) (Gr.5 & 6 invited to attend)
  
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr.3 & 4 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm:  Volleyball Squad Team (JS Gym)
• 3:45 – 4:15 pm: Gr.1-3 Primary Choir (Music Room)
• 3:45 -4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Explorers Discovery Lab (Rm. 210)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.6 Homework Club (Rm.210)

Thursday, January 31

• 8:30 – 8:50 am: JS Prayers (Perseverance – Ms. Watt)
• 10:40 am: Gr. 4 Intramurals 
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr. Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr. 3&4 Multisport (JS Gym)
• 3:30 – 5:30 pm: U12 Green & Gold Vball Game vs SMLS & MS  (US GYM A/B) (Dismissal at 2:45 pm)
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4 Homework Club (Rm.207)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 World Food Fest (JK Classroom)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Celebrity Chef Kitchen (SK Classroom)
• 4:00 – 5:00 pm: U11 Vball vs SMLS no early dismissal  (US GYM C)

Friday, February 1

• 7:45 – 8:15 am: Gr.5-6 Math Contest Prep Club (Rm.215)
• 8:30 – 8:50 am: JS Prayers (Lunar New Year Celebration)
• 10:40 am: Gr. 5 Intramurals
• 12:10 – 12:50 pm: Gr.3 & 4 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 12:20 am:  Gr. 6 Intramural 

Dear JS Parents,

Today marked the launch of Havergal’s 125th anniversary!  A big shout out to our prefects for organizing prayers, where they shared a video with all of the reasons we love Havergal so much, and a fun-filled trivia contest. Students then had delicious 125 cupcakes at lunch to get the celebration off to a sweet start.  Stay tuned for details on more events to come!

Warmly,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Havergal’s STEM Program
• Havergal Welcomes Social Media Expert Chris Vollum
• Lunar New Year – Performers
• Lunar New Year – Reception
• Athletics
• Hockey Day
• Important Link
• Important Dates on the Horizon

Students are welcome to wear their traditional dress for the celebration.

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, January 21

• 7:00 – 8:00 am U12 Green Vball (JS Gym)
• 8:30 – 8:50 am: JS Prayers (Grade 5 Presentation)
• 10:40 am: Gr.1 Intramurals
• 11:50  – 12:20 pm: Gr.1-6 Chess Lunch Club (Learning Hub)
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr.2 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm: Gr.5 Homework Club (Rm.215)
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U12 Gold Volleyball (JS Gym)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Steel Pan Drumming (Music Room)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr. 1 & 2 Drama Club (Rm.117)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-6 Strings Ensemble (Rm. 213)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Junior Dance Company (Upper School Drama Studio)
• 6:30 – 7:00 pm: Parent Information Meeting (Gr.5 Algonquin Excursion)

Tuesday, January 22

• 7:00 – 8:00 am: Swim Team
• 8:25 – 9:00 am: Gr.1-4 Just Dance (JS Gym)
• 10:40: Gr.2 Intramurals
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr.3 & 4 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr. 1&2 Multisport (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.208)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Photography Club (Rm. 209)

Wednesday, January 23

• 7:00 – 8:00 am: U11 Vball (JS Gym)
• 7:15 am: Swim Team departure to Markham PanAm Centre
• 8:20 – 9:00 am: Gr.1 – 6 HAVERPALS
• 10:40: GR.3 Intramurals
• 12:15 – 12:45 pm: Gr.6 Lunch at the Upper School
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr.3 & 4 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm:  Volleyball Squad Team (JS Gym)
• 3:45 – 4:15 pm: Gr.1-3 Primary Choir (Music Room)
• 3:45 -4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Explorers Discovery Lab (Rm. 210)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.6 Homework Club (Rm.210)

Thursday, January 24

• 7:30 – 8:30 am: Hockey Squad Team Practice/Game at UCC
• 8:30 – 8:50 am: JS Prayers (Perseverance – Rev Douglas)
• 10:40 am: Gr. 4 Intramurals 
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Recycling Rescuers
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Gr. 3&4 Multisport (JS Gym)
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: U12 Green Vball practice (US GYM B)
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4 Homework Club (Rm.207)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.1-3 World Food Fest (JK Classroom)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm: Gr.4-6 Celebrity Chef Kitchen (SK Classroom)
• 4:00 pm: U11 Vball Game vs TFS. No early dismissal  (US GYM A)
• 4:00 pm: U12 Gold Vball Game vs CPC. No early dismissal.   (US GYM C)

Friday, January 25

• 7:45 – 8:15 am: Gr.5-6 Math Contest Prep Club (Rm.215)
• 8:30 – 8:50 am: JS Prayers (Grades 1 – 3 Only: Inclusion in and out of the classroom)
• 10:40 am: Gr. 5 Intramurals
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm: Gr.1 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)

Dear JS Parents,

A very happy new year to all of our community.  It has been a pleasure to welcome everyone back and get back to our regular routines.

Warmly,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

• Major School Dates 2019-2020
• Havergal Welcomes Social Media Expert Chris Vollum
• Lunar New Year – Invitation
• Book Drive
• Student Satisfaction Survey
• Athletics
• Important Link
• Important Dates on the Horizon

Major School Dates for 2019-2020

CLICK HERE for next year’s Major School Dates

Students are welcome to wear their traditional dress for the celebration.

Student Satisfaction Survey – Grades 5 & 6

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, January 14

• 7:00 – 8:00 am U12 Green Vball (JS GYM)
• 8:30 – 8:50 am JS Prayers (Perseverance #2)
• 11:50 – 12:50 pm Gr. 1-6 Chess Lunch Club (Learning Hub)
• 3:30 – 4:45 am U12 Gold Vball (JS Gym)
• 3:30 – 4:15 pm Gr.5 Homework Club (Rm.215)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm Gr. 1-2 Drama Club (Rm.117)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm Gr.1-6 Strings Ensemble (Rm. 213)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm Gr. 4-6 Junior Dance Company (Upper School Drama Studio)

Tuesday, January 15

• 7:00 – 8:00 am Swim Team (pool)
• 12:20 –  12:50 pm Gr.1 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm Gr. 1&2 Multisport (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.208)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm Gr. 4-6 Photography Club (Rm. 209)

Wednesday, January 16

• 7:00 – 8:00 am U11 Vball (JS Gym)
• 7:55 – 9:00 am Gr. 3-6 Caribou Math Contest
• 8:30 – 9:00 am Gr. 1-2 DEAR Time
• 11:50 – 1:05 pm 6L writes Caribou Math Contest
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm Gr.5-6 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 1:15 pm Lockdown Drill #2 (in classrooms)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm Volleyball Squad (JS Gym)
• 3:45 – 4:15 pm Gr. 1-3 Primary Choir (Music Room)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm Gr.4-6 Explorers Discovery Lab (Rm. 210)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm Gr. 6 Homework Club (Rm.210)

Thursday, January 17

• 7:00 am – 8:00 am Swim Team Practice
• 8:25 am – 9:00 am Prayers (Perseverance, #3, Liz Watt)
• 11:50 – 1:05 pm 6M writes Caribou Math contest
• 12:20 – 12:50 pm Gr. 5-6 Math Discussion Group (Learning Hub)
• 3:30 – 4:30 pm Gr. 3&4 Multisport (JS Gym)
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm U12 Green Vball practice (US GYM B)
• 3:30 – 4:45 pm Gr.4 Homework Club (Rm.207)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm Gr 1-3 World Foot Fest Club(JK Classroom)
• 3:45 – 4:45 pm Gr.4-6 Celebrity Chef Kitchen (SK Classroom)
• 4:00 pm U11 Vball Game vs BH. No early dismissal.  (US Gym C)
• 4:00 pm U12 Gold Game vs BH. No early dismissal  (US Gym A)

Friday, January 18

• 7:45 – 8:15 am Gr.5-6 Math Contest Prep Club (Rm.215)
• 8:25 am – 9:00 am JS Prayers (Kick-off to Havergal’s 125 – Kate White and Liz Watt)
• 12:50 pm 125 activities run by the JS prefects (lower pitch)
• 4:00 – 5:00 pm Staff/Student Lane Swim

Dear JS Parents,

Thank you to all of you for such a wonderful term.  We are so appreciative of your generosity this season and offer our heartfelt gratitude.

On behalf of the Junior School, we wish you a restful and restorative break!

We look forward to welcoming you all back in January.

Warmly,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

• The First Day Back to School is Pizza Lunch
• Major School Dates 2019-2020
• Havergal Welcomes Social Media Expert Chris Vollum
• Skating for Students in Grade 3 – 6
• Athletics
• Important Link
• Important Dates on the Horizon

The First Day Back to School is Pizza Lunch!

A reminder that students will be having pizza lunch on Monday, January 7.

Major School Dates for 2019-2020

CLICK HERE for the Major School Dates

Skating for Students in Grade 3 – 6

CLICK HERE to learn about the purpose behind this initiative, the materials required by the girls, as well the schedule for each grade.

Important Dates on the Horizon

FRIDAY DECEMBER 21 – JANUARY 6 – **SCHOOL CLOSED**

Monday, January 7

• Classes resume
• 8:25 am – 9:00 am (New Year, New Start – Ms. White)
• 11:50 am Pizza Lunch
• 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Grade 5 Homework Club
• 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm U12 Gold Volleyball (JS Gym)

Tuesday, January 8

• 7:00 am – 8:00 am U12 Swim Team
• 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm Junior Choir (Music Room)

Wednesday, January 9

• 7:00 – 8:00 am U11 Vball (JS Gym)
• 8:20 am – 9:00 am Grade 5 Writing Celebration
• 3:30-4:30 Volleyball Squad (JS Gym)
• 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm Primary Choir (Music Room)
• 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Grade 6 Homework Club

Thursday, January 10

• 7:00 am – 8:00 am Swim Team Practice
• 8:25 am – 9:00 am Prayers (Perseverance, Liz Watt)
• 11:50 am  Hockey Squad practice
• 2:30 pm Class Dismissal of U11 & U12 Green & Gold Volleyball Teams
• 2:45 pm Departure of U11 & U12 Volleyball Teams to BSS
  • 3:30 pm First Game vs BSS
  • 4:15 pm Second Game vs BSS
  • 5:00 pm Departure to HC
  • 5:30 pm return to HC
•  3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Grade 4Homework Club 

Friday, January 11

• 8:25 am – 9:00 am Prayers (Epiphany – Rev. Pak)

Dear Junior School Parents,

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

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

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

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

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

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE DRAWS

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, December 17

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

Tuesday, December 18

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

Wednesday, December 19

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

Thursday, December 12

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

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

Monday, January 7

• Classes resume

Dear Junior School Parents,

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

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

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

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

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

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE DRAWS

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, December 17

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

Tuesday, December 18

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

Wednesday, December 19

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

Thursday, December 12

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

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

Monday, January 7

• Classes resume

Dear Junior School Parents,

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

We wish you all a wonderful weekend.

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

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

CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE DRAWS

Important Dates on the Horizon

Monday, December 10

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

Tuesday, December 11

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

Wednesday, December 12

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

Thursday, December 13

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

Friday, December 14

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

Tuesday, December 18

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

Wednesday, December 19

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

Thursday, December 20

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

Thursday, December 21 – Sunday, January 6

• Christmas Break

Monday, January 7

• Classes resume

Dear Junior School Parents,

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

 Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

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

Christmas Concert Tickets

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

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

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

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

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

We look forward to seeing you there!

Winter Clothing Drive for New Circles

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

Final day for donations – Friday, December 14

Grade 5 Needs Your Help!

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

Bring in a Green Can to School!

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

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

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

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

Havergal’s 125th Anniversary

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

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

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

Gator Care

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

Important Dates on the Horizon

Friday, December 7

• 8:25 am – 9:00 am Hanukkah Prayers

Wednesday, December 12

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

Friday, December 14

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

Tuesday, December 18

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

Wednesday, December 19

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

Thursday, December 20

• Early Dismissal

Thursday, December 21 – Sunday, January 6

• Christmas Break

Monday, January 7

• Classes resume

Dear Junior School Parents,

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

Sincerely,
Kate White

In this message, read about:

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

Christmas Concert Tickets

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

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

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

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

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

We look forward to seeing you there!

Holiday Giving

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

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

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

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

Havergal’s 125th Anniversary

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

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

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

Pick-up and Drop-off Procedures

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

Junior School Traffic Flow Map
Junior School Traffic Flow Procedures

Important Dates on the Horizon

Wednesday, December 12

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

Friday, December 14

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

Tuesday, December 18

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

Wednesday, December 19

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

Thursday, December 20

• Early Dismissal

Thursday, December 21 – Sunday, January 6

• Christmas Break

Monday, January 7

• Classes resume