As part of Havergal's Master Planning, we have engaged Spectrum Traffic Data to review and analyze traffic flow and volume at the Junior School. You may have already seen work crews this week on our campus, please note that their study and presence continues until February 10 (at various times/locations).
Part of their study requires video footage of traffic volume/patterns at our school driveways during pick up and drop off. Next week they will install cameras on tripods at a height of approximately 20 feet at these locations. Please be assured that these cameras cannot identify vehicle licence plates or faces and there will not be any disruption to school activities or routines.
Warmly,
Leslie Anne Dexter
BOOK NOW!! JS MOM'S NIGHT OUT - Wednesday, February 17 at 7:00-11:00 pm
Online booking is now open to reserve your spot at Terroni to take part in our Fourth Annual JSMNO on Wednesday, February 17! Don't miss out - click here: http://jsmno2016.eventbrite.ca
CELEBRATING CHINESE NEW YEAR - YEAR OF THE MONKEY
The JS will celebrate Chinese New Year on Thursday, February 18 from 9:30-10:00 am. You are cordially invited to join us at a presentation on the history of Chinese New Year, and to hear from members of the Lion Dance Troupe talk about how they will ring in the Year of the Monkey.
PARENT LEARNING CONFERENCE
Combining Character Development and Intellectual Development: A Startling Conclusion of the Recent Brain Research
"Every interaction a child has, during the course of a day, influences the adult that child will become." - Dr. JoAnn Deak
On Thursday, February 25 join us as we welcome Dr. JoAnn Deak to lead our first ever day long Parent Learning Conference. The session runs from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm in the JS Learning Hub. Register at http://bit.ly/HCPD_February_2016
Cost: $25 (cost includes lunch & snacks)
JS GREAT BAKE SALE!
Did you hear the news? The Junior School is having a Great Bake Sale on Thursday, February 25. It is sure to be a super sweet day in the Junior School!
Here is how it is going to work ....
Students are invited to bring $2.00 to school. Each class will be allotted a time to come to the front foyer and have the opportunity to purchase goods at a "Student Treat" table. All of the delicious items on this table will have been made in, or purchased from a nut-free facility. There will also be items at these tables that consider other allergy sensitivities as well (ie: egg, dairy). Then, after school and throughout Parent/Teacher Conferences, parents are invited to purchase home-made baked goods that have been lovingly made by JS families. Please note, that while none of the treats on these tables will have any peanuts or treenuts directly in them, they cannot be considered "nut-free" as they have not been made in a "nut-free" facility.
The bake sale will be open to parents at 3:00 pm, and will remain open throughout the evening. A word of advice - come early while the selection is at it's best!
Payment can be made by cash, or for your convenience, charged to student accounts.
ATHLETICS: A MESSAGE FROM ANNIE MAKI, JS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
- How are teams selected?
- What exactly is a Squad Team?
- Do I sign my daughter up for a team, or does she sign up herself ?
- When is Track & Field season?
- Can my Grade 4 daughter be a part of the team?
- I've heard of the squad program, what squads are happening next?
A NEW HOME FOR GENTLY USED CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Do you have gently used children's books that your family has outgrown? Would you like to give those books a second life by donating them to children who cannot afford books of their own? The Children's Book Bank is a charitable organization whose mission is to provide children's books and literacy support to children living in high needs Toronto communities. The Book Bank operates almost exactly like a wonderful children's bookstore, except that the books are available to children FREE of charge. Each child and visitor is allowed to select one book to take home and keep forever. Havergal will be supporting The Children's Book Bank by running a book drive during the week of February 29 - March 4. Please take care to ensure that the donated books are gently used, suitable for children up to grade six, and have been printed within the last 10 years (no teen or adult books please). There will be drop boxes located in the foyer in front of the Learning Hub. For additional information about the book drive, please contact Erica Rodd at 416-483-3843, extension 7544, or by email at erodd@havergal.on.ca
CO-CURRICULAR CLUBS - REMAINING WINTER SESSION DATES
Mondays:
ABT Ballet: February 8, 22, 29, March 7 @ times advised by Ms. Wade
Chess Lunch Club: February 8, 22, 29, March 7 @ 11:50-12:50 pm
Squad Volleyball Team: February 8, 22, 29, March 7 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
Tuesdays:
Brain Busters + SIT/Primary: February 9, 16, 23, March 1 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
Games Galore Club: February 9, 16, 23, March 1, 8 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
Junior Choir: @ 3:30-4:15 pm, for dates please refer to email from Mr. MacLean
Wednesdays:
Ukulele Club +SIT/Junior: February 10, 17, 24, March 2 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
Primary Choir: @ 3:45-4:30 pm, for dates please refer to email from Mr. MacLean
Thursdays:
Crafty Science, Lego Engineering & Photojournalists Clubs + Squad Karate: February 11, 18, March 3, 10 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
NEXT WEEK AT A GLANCE - FEBRUARY 8-12:
Tuesday, February 9: Grade 2 Parent Coffee Morning, contact your Grade Rep for details
Wednesday, February 10: Parent/Teacher Conferences - online booking opens at 10:00 am
Friday, February 12: PD Day - NO SCHOOL
NEED TO KNOW DATES:
Monday, February 15: Family Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, February 17: JS Starbooks Parent Talk @ 8:30 am in the Learning Hub "HC Athletic Philosophy"
Wednesday, February 17: Grade 6 lunch @ US Hawkin's Dining Hall @ 11:50 am
Wednesday, February 17: HCPA Meeting @ 1:00 pm
Wednesday, February 17: JS Mom's Night Out @ 7:00-11:00 pm
Thursday, February 18: JS celebrates Chinese New Year @ 9:30 am in the JS gym
Wednesday, February 24: Grade 1 Parent Coffee Morning, contact your Grade Rep for details
Wednesday, February 24: Parent/Teacher Conferences online booking closes @ 12:00 pm
Thursday, February 25: Parent Learning Conference (see above for details)
Thursday, February 25: JS Great Bake Sale (see above for details)
Thursday, February 25: Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 3:20-8:00 pm - no afterschool activities
