Friday Message From the Head of Junior School

Dear Parents,

 

“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow.”

 

I open this message with the above quote from Melody Beattie as I reflect on the Thanksgiving holiday and our beautiful JS Harvest Festival Service we had this morning. I am grateful for many things, chief among them the relationships and friendships I have with your daughters and you. I want to thank you for your generous donations of food, which have already made their way to the North York Harvest Food Bank, whose mission is to provide dignified food assistance and support to community members in northern Toronto. I’m delighted to announce that your gifts weighed in at  1,140 pounds! This will go a long way in helping others to have a food on their tables this holiday.

 

Warmly,
Leslie Anne Dexter

 

CELEBRATION SATURDAY 

Thank you to all for your generous contributions to and participation at Celebration Saturday. Although the weather was a brisk and chilly, everyone had a wonderful time enjoying the many activities while supporting our school partnerships. Look for photos on the HC website.

STARBOOKS

Are you wondering about…
·             How can I support my daughter’s reading development?
·             Why is the majority of my daughter’s homework independent reading?
·             What are “just-right” books and which ones are right for my daughter?
·             What is Havergal’s philosophy on independent reading?

If these questions speak to you, then you may be interested in attending our first Starbooks of the year. Grade 1, 4 and 5 Teachers, Librarian, and Literacy Coordinator will be discussing Independent Reading – why it is important to your daughter’s development and the role you can play in supporting her. Join us in the Learning Hub from 8:30 – 9:15 am on Wednesday, October 14, 2015.

 

QSP MAGAZINE DRIVE

Support our Community Partnerships with our magazine drive. Please consider ordering your magazine subscriptions through Havergal’s magazine drive and your contributions will help support our community partnerships. By participating in this initiative, you will receive great magazines at reduced prices so you can save up to 91% off what you would pay at the newsstand. A single magazine can cost as little as $1 per issue. To place an order or purchase a gift, visit www.QSP.ca and enter either the Junior School or Upper School group numbers:
- Junior School: 3736733
- Upper School: 3736758
Orders are due by Thursday, October 15

 

CO-CURRICULAR CLUBS: Remaining Session Dates
Mondays:
ABT Ballet @ October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 23, 30, December 7 (session times advised by Ms. Wade)
Chess Lunch Club & Basketball Clinic @ September 28, October 5, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 23, 30
Zodiactors @ October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 23, 30, with a performance on December 7
 

Tuesdays:
Corking Club, Junior Choir, Multi-Sports, One Act Plays, SIT/Primary @ October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17
 

Wednesdays:
SIT/AM (Grades 1-6) at 7:45-8:30 am @ October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 18, 25
Junior Tennis Club @ October 14, 21, 28, November 4
Primary Choir & SIT/Junior @ October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 18, 25
 

Thursdays:
Fashion Design, Junior Journalists, Science & Video Games Design Clubs @ October 15, 29, November 5, 19, 26, December 3

 

PARENT PORTAL REMINDER: For detailed information about your family’s household calendar, I encourage you to log onto Veracross through the Parent Portal (http://www.community.havergal.on.ca). For the latest school news, visit http://www.havergal.on.ca/news