Message from the Head of Junior School: November 16th, 2018

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Dear Junior School Parents,

It was so lovely to see our students return after the mid-term break, refreshed and ready to continue learning. With just five weeks to go until the winter break, we are continuing to reinforce the importance of our school norms, as well what it means to be a member of the Havergal Community.

Sincerely,
Kate White

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Healthy Snacks

With Halloween now behind us, a reminder that in order to reinforce good nutrition and ensure that children maintain a high energy level throughout the day, candy and soft drinks are not permitted in school. A high-energy snack such as fruit, cheese, crackers, yogurt and granola bars may be brought from home to be eaten at recess.

Outdoor Play

With the first snowfall of the season, please ensure that your daughter has all the appropriate outdoor gear, so that she can fully engage in outdoor play at recess.  It is also recommended that she keep an extra pair of socks or tights in her bag, in the event she gets wet while outside.

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!

Junior School Build

The foundational work for our new facilities at the Junior School is nearly complete and we will be moving onto the next phase of construction—structural work—very soon. During this phase of the build, structural steel will at arriving to the work site and assembly for the new buildings will begin.

You may see cranes and steel beams inside the construction site once this work commences. As always, all work will take place inside the construction zone, however, some construction may be visible at times from the Junior School driveway due to the nature of the work.

In planning this project, we have established the necessary construction protocols with student safety at the forefront. Overhead protection has been installed to provide an additional safety barrier near the driveway and walkway, as safety remains our number one priority. To watch this portion of the build take shape, visit our Junior School live feed.

Parking Reminder

While Rosewell Avenue can be very busy during the morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up periods, we ask that you be mindful of the appropriate parking areas in the neighbourhood. Please take note of the accessible parking spaces in the area and do not use these spaces unless you are an accessible parking permit holder.

These spaces are necessary for citizens with restricted mobility and should not otherwise be used for stopping or parking without a permit.

Parking for Junior School visitors is available at the Cohen Field parking lot, the Upper School parking lot and on nearby side streets in allocated parking zones only. We ask that you please abide by the City of Toronto parking regulations when parking off-site and be a respectful neighbour.

Athletics

Next week is our last week of our fall squads and squad team practices and our first week of tryouts for winter season teams.

We are excited to offer a great athletic program for the winter season.

Tryout and Practice Schedule.

Coaches for the Winter Season

Schedule for the week of Nov. 19th.

Winter Athletic Sign Up

Register for teams by Monday Nov. 19th (Tryouts start next week)

  • Those who do not make a team will be placed directly on the Squad Team

Register for Squads & Squad Teams by Dec. 3rd. (Volleyball Squad Teams starts the week of Dec 3rd. Swim Squad Team and Multi-sport starts in January.)

  • Hockey Squad Team – Schedule is to be determined –  Hockey Day is Feb 5th.
  • Swim Team will be taking a break after tryouts and start back up on Jan 8th

The Fall Athletics Celebration

The Tuesday before the November Break the girls enjoyed each other’s company as they ate lunch, watched a slideshow and had ice cream sundaes. Be sure to ask your daughter about the intense match of team paper, rock, scissors! To view the professional pictures taken for the fall athletics season please click on the team name below. These make excellent Christmas gifts.

TEAM PICTURES

Basketball Squad Team

Soccer Squad Team

Cross Country Team

U12 Swim Team

U11 Basketball Team

U12 Gold Basketball Team

U12 Green Basketball Team

U12 Soccer Team

Winter Clubs and Athletics – Now Open!

  • To register for clubs and/or athletics please visit your Veracross page
  • Closes on: December 3rd (for clubs, squads, squad teams)
  • Tryouts for Teams start: The week of Nov. 19th
    • (Gr. 5&6 parents, please register for teams by Nov. 19th)

Winter athletics season schedule.

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

Monday, November 19- Friday, November 23

  • JS Winter Athletic Tryouts

Wednesday, December 12

  • 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

Message from the Head of Junior School: November 8th, 2018

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Dear Junior School Parents,

As we start our mid-term break, we wish you a wonderful few days with family and friends, and look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Tuesday, November 13.

Sincerely,
Kate White

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HCPA News

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

HCPA Wreaths: The HCPA has partnered with Circle Home and Design to bring the community spectacular wreaths for the holiday season. Purchase your wreath by using the below link by November 16, delivery at the end of November.
Spirit Wear:  There are new spirit wear pyjama bottoms available for pre-order and the HCPA is offering them in Junior School sizes this year!
Place your order by November 16 here: https://events.veracross.com/hc/121-hcpa-spirit
To learn more about the HCPA CLICK HERE

Athletics

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

  • Volleyball games are usually on Thursdays after school and all swim meets will be during the day on Wednesday. The full schedule will be available after the Athletic Director meeting on Nov. 20th.

Winter Clubs and Athletics – Registration Opens November 13

An email with instructions for online registration for winter clubs and athletics will be sent out on Tuesday.

  • Online booking opens on: November 13th at 6:00pm
  • Closes on: December 3rd (for clubs, squads, squad teams)
  • Tryouts for Teams start: The week of Nov. 19th
    • (Gr. 5&6 parents, please register for teams before Nov. 19th)

Winter athletics season schedule.

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, 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

Message from the Head of Junior School: November 2nd, 2018

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Dear Junior School Parents,

It has been another couple of full weeks at Havergal! Between Parent-Teacher Interviews, Halloween, Day 9, Coffee and Conversations, and celebrating Diwali in Prayers this morning, we have very much to be grateful for.  Yesterday, we started the day by talking about the multitude of feelings we can experience during any one day, especially during busy times such as this. We then took a few minutes to engage in a guided meditation to help us to slow our thoughts, concentrate on our breath and reflect on our feelings. These moments are so important, not only because they provide us with a sense of calm, but because they help us to consolidate our learning, as well as acknowledge and enjoy the many blessings in our lives.

Sincerely,
Kate White

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Midterm Break

A reminder that there is no school from Wednesday, November 7 to Monday, November 12.  School resumes on Tuesday, November 13.

Pizza Day

Monday, November 5th is Pizza Day!

Remembrance Day

  • The Remembrance Day Service takes place on Monday, November 5th
  • Please arrive no later than 8:15 am, for an 8:20 am start time
  • Students are to wear #1 Dress
  • Teachers have been collecting donations for students to receive poppies to wear for the service.

 What’s Happening in Gator Care

With the first few months of autumn whizzing by, our gals in the after school Gator Care program have been busy having fun and working together! Over the next few weeks we will be introducing more crafts into the program, making sure that our bright, young minds are engaged while having fun even after the bell rings! Some activities planned for the month of November include: puppet making and puppet show box (where they will perform using their creations), stationary making (envelopes and stamps), simple weaving, and more! To sign up for gator-care please email: gatorcare@havergal.on.ca

To check out pictures of all the fun in Gator Care, click here:  Gator Care Fun!

HCPA News

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

HCPA Wreaths: The HCPA has partnered with Circle Home and Design to bring the community spectacular wreaths for the holiday season. Purchase your wreath by using the below link by November 16, delivery at the end of November.
Spirit Wear:  There are new spirit wear pyjama bottoms available for pre-order and the HCPA is offering them in Junior School sizes this year!
Place your order by November 16 here: https://events.veracross.com/hc/121-hcpa-spirit
To learn more about the HCPA CLICK HERE

Athletics

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

Athletic Celebration: The girls will be having their Athletic Celebration where they will be eating their lunch together and be have ice cream sundays on Tuesday Nov. 6th. All of the team professional team pictures will be presented at this time.

Team Pictures: We have had some incredible pictures taken by our professional photographer. These make excellent Christmas gifts. To look through and download these pictures please click on the team name.

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

  • Volleyball games are usually on Thursdays after school and all swim meets will be during the day on Wednesday. The full schedule will be available after the Athletic Director meeting on Nov. 20th.

Winter Clubs and Athletics – Registration Opens November 13

The online clubs and athletics registration dates have been revised. A copy of options that are available will be sent out in the weeks to come.

  • Online booking opens on: November 13th
  • Closes on: December 3rd (for clubs, squads, squad teams)
  • Tryouts for Teams start: The week of Nov. 19th
    • (Gr. 5&6 parents, please register for teams before Nov. 19th)

Winter athletics season schedule.

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

Monday, November 5

  • Remembrance Day Service, 8:20-9:00 am (#1 Dress)

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

Message from the Head of Junior School: October 26, 2018

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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

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Day 9 – October 30

Day 9 is right around the corner!  It is our hope that this day energizes, inspires and connects our community with new and different people, perspectives and possibilities in their learning.  Please note the following:
  • 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

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.

Athletics

Congratulations to the Swim and Cross Country Team who participated at their finals on Wednesday. Throughout the season these girls have learned patience, mental toughness and tenacity. There were many personal bests achieved and their coaches are very proud.

Just a reminder that all Squad Teams and Squads (with the exception of Cross Country) continue until the week of November 19th.

Teams, Squad Teams and Squad Practice Schedule

Good Luck to the U11, U12 Gold, U12 Green Basketball and U12 Soccer Teams who will play at their championships on Saturday.  Please see below for details on their championship schedules.

U11 Bball Team Championship Information

U12 Bball Green Team Championship Information

U12 Bball Gold Team Championship Information

U12 Soccer Team Championship Information

Winter Clubs and Athletics – Registration Opens November 13

The online clubs and athletics registration dates have been revised. A copy of options that are available will be sent out in the weeks to come.

  • Online booking opens on: November 13th
  • Closes on: December 3rd (for clubs, squads, squad teams)
  • Tryouts for Teams start: The week of Nov. 19th
    • (Gr. 5&6 parents, please register for teams before Nov. 19th)

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

Message from the Head of Junior School: October 19, 2018

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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

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#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

Message from the Head of Junior School: October 12, 2018

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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

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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

Athletics

It has been an absolute joy to see the girl’s skills develop as they participate in Squads, Squad Teams and Teams. Only 2 more weeks until the championships! Please see the weekly schedules below.

Athletics Schedule Week of Oct 15th

Teams, Squad Teams and Squad Practice Schedule
U11 Bball Team 
U12 Bball Green Team 
U12 Bball Gold Team 
U12 Soccer Team 
U12 Swim Team 
U12 Cross Country Team 

JS Clubs

Click the link below for the club schedule:

JS Fall Club Schedule

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

Message from the Head of Junior School: October 5, 2018

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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

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JS Student Photos are available!

 Click the following link to see your daughter’s photos:     echophotography.ca/havergal2018

Password: 

  • The password is your daughter’s student number.  This number can be found on Veracross.  If you require further assistance, please contact the Junior School Office 416-483-3843 ext 6608.  

What you will receive:  

  • All students will receive a printed class picture.
  • The class picture is also included in your daughter’s picture gallery should you wish to order an additional print or a different size.

Re-takes/Questions:

  • Re-takes take place on Wednesday, October 10th  from 9:00 am-12:00 pm (JS Learning Hub)
  • To organize re-takes or ask questions about photos, please contact: Cameron Hubbs  cameronhubbs@icloud.com

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:

 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

Athletics

Athletics is well underway and the girls have been playing their hearts out, while having fun developing their skills.  Just a quick reminder that Multisport Squad, Soccer Squad Team and Basketball Squad Team practices all end at 4:30. Congratulations to the Swim Team who participated at their first meet of the season (and for some girls their first meet ever!). Good Luck to our U11 Basketball team who are 2-0 going into their third game on Thursday.

Teams, Squad Teams and Squad Practice Schedule
U11 Bball Team – Coach Scott & Ms. Bartlett
U12 Bball Green Team – Coach Alonzo & Mme. Rizzo
U12 Bball Gold Team – Coach Sarah & Ms. Partyka
U12 Soccer Team – Coach Mychel & Mr. Webb
U12 Swim Team – Coach Tanya & Ms. Campbell
U12 Cross Country Team – Mme. Gareau, Ms. Murphy & Ms. Lockington

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 #)

Message from the Head of Junior School: September 28, 2018

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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

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Athletics

The cross country runners are running, the basketball players are swishing and soccer athletes are scoring. Havergal Athletics is booming and we are thrilled with the number of girls participating. If your daughter has had a change of heart, it is not too late to join a Squad Teams or a Squad. Please have your daughter speak to Ms. Bartlett or email abartlett@havergal.on.ca to find out how your daughter can get involved.

Teams, Squad Teams and Squad Practice Schedule

U11 Bball Team – Coach Scott & Ms. Bartlett
U12 Bball Green Team – Coach Alonzo & Mme. Rizzo
U12 Bball Gold Team – Coach Sarah & Ms. Partyka
U12 Soccer Team – Coach Mychel & Mr. Webb
U12 Swim Team – Coach Tanya & Ms. Campbell
U12 Cross Country Team – Mme. Gareau, Ms. Murphy & Ms. Lockington

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

This past Wednesday was Havergal’s first Day 9 of the year. Whether it was our Junior and Senior Kindergarten students getting up close and personal with Pawsitively Pets, or our Grade 11s doing an Amazing Race throughout the city, it was an overwhelming success. Our students and faculty took advantage of the time and space to push themselves further, challenge themselves more, and think critically about some of the key issues facing our city, our country and ourselves. There is no doubt that our students are feeling more spirited about their grade after these shared experiences.
We would like to thank our parents for their cooperation, our faculty for their support in getting this Day 9 launched successfully, and to our students who engaged so highly throughout their experience.
Please be sure to check out our Instagram and Twitter feeds for some great photos that reflect the breadth and depth of our Day 9 Programming. If you are interested in becoming a part of our Day 9 programming or have some possible ideas, please contact Garth Nichols (gnichols@havergal.on.ca), VP Student Engagement and Experiential Learning.

GatorCare – 7:15am Drop off Time

Just a reminder that morning GatorCare begins at 7:15am.
Please do not drop off your daughter before 7:15am for morning care, as our staff will not be on site to receive them until that time.

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)

Message from the Head of Junior School: September 21, 2018

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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

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Athletics

Thank you to all student-athletes for their participation in tryouts for the fall season. Our athletic program has the breadth to meet the needs of a diverse group of students, and the depth to challenge students at all stages of development. It also develops in all students: self-confidence, sportsmanship, commitment, perseverance, co-operation, responsibility, resilience, self-efficacy and pride in representing the school.

The Junior School is proud to have squads, squad teams and teams to support this philosophy.  We encourage those athletes who are not playing on the team of their choice to seek out their coach and find specific ways they can develop their skill.  

Squads and Squad Teams start their practices this week. They will continue practicing once a week until Nov. 23rd.

We will be running practices on Wednesday, Sept 26th a ‘Day 9’.

Schedules for JS Teams:

Teams, Squad teams and Squad Practice schedule

U11 Bball Team – Coach Scott & Ms. Bartlett

U12 Bball Green Team – Coach Alonzo & Mme. Rizzo

U12 Bball Gold Team – Coach Sarah & Ms. Partyka

U12 Soccer Team – Coach Mychel & Mr. Webb

U12 Swim Team – Coach Tanya & Ms. Campbell

U12 Cross Country Team – Mme. Gareau, Ms. Murphy & Ms. Lockington

Good Luck to our cross country team participating in their first meet of the season on Monday.

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

Day 9: Wednesday, September 26, 2018

To fully embrace this year’s Day 9 experiences, we would like to highlight their purpose and intended outcomes, share the understanding of Day 9s as unique opportunities to have your child engage in their own learning, and finally to invite you to support this strategic initiative in specific ways. To learn more click on the following link:

 Purpose of Day 9

Junior Schoo Day 9 Programming_September 26, 2018

To learn even more about Day 9: Watch this VIDEO.

Lice Squad – Tuesday, September 25

Communication and education about head lice with students and parents/guardians is essential for fostering a relationship of trust and respect in dealing with the issue. As such, we have arranged for the Lice Squad to come to the Junior School on Tuesday, September 25.  While the treatment of head lice is ultimately the parent/guardian’s responsibility it is our hope that through open and honest dialogue, the school and parents can work together to reduce the transmission of lice between individuals while maintaining the dignity of those affected by this nuisance.

 

Pediculosis (Head Lice) Protocol

JS Lice Check Schedule_Fall 2018

 

Christmas Concert Date Change

Please note that the Grade 1- 6, JS Christmas Concert will be held in the Brenda Robson Hall at 4pm on Tuesday December 18th. This date differs to the date that was published in the JS school date calendar. Please make note of the date change in your calendars. We look forward to sharing an evening of festive, holiday music with you.

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

This year we will once again be running a magazine and cookie dough drive for our Celebration Saturday fundraiser.  Please see the below links:

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

Tuesday, September 25

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)

Message from the Head of Junior School: September 14, 2018

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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

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Athletics

Thank you to everyone for such a successful start to the 2018-2019 Athletic year! Registration for Teams is now closed, but if your daughter has a change of heart and would like to participate in Cross Country, Squad Teams or Squad, the registration will remain open until September 21. Stay tuned for the season schedule that will be published in next weeks blog.

JS Information about TRYOUTS_Fall 2018

JS Squad, Squad Team, and Team SCHEDULES_Fall 2018

Squad Team and Squad Sign-Up

Please note: Squad and squad teams (with the exception of Cross Country Squad) starts the week of September 24th.

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

Parent volunteers are an integral part of the school, and do so much to strengthen our community. There are many ways to participate both in front of and behind the scenes!  Please review the sign-up form below, and let us know if you are able to volunteer.  Thank you!

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