Although spring is officially here it feels more like winter has finally arrived! Some days we enjoy sunshine and warmer weather, and other days we have snow to shovel and slippery sidewalks to deal with. Our back field is especially muddy during this seasonal changeover and the Burke Brook is very enticing to young school girls. Teachers on duty have been instructed to keep girls away from the brook and I ask that you reinforce this with your daughter(s) as well. It is important for our girls to get outdoors when they can, so we ask that your daughter dress for the spring weather accordingly. You may wish to send her to school with track pants to protect her clothing while playing at recess, and possibly a spare pair of socks (tights) to keep in her locker/cubby in the event she gets muddy or slips on the back field. As always, we have gently used uniform pieces available in the main office that we are happy to share.
Warmly,
Leslie Anne Dexter
NEW: STUDENTS INVITED TO WEAR A HOUSE COLOURED ACCESSORY TO SCHOOL ON TUESDAY, APRIL 12
Let's show our HC House spring spirit! On Tuesday, April 12, please send your daughter to school in her HC uniform embellished with a small House coloured accessory such as: a hair barrette or hair band, House hat, necklace or pin, etc. It will be a great opportunity to take fun photos that may be used in this year's edition of Ludemus.
JS STARBOOKS - MATHEMATICAL MINDSETS: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20
It isn't uncommon for students to feel frustrated when trying to solve math equations, and ultimately taking the attitude that they simply can't succeed. With the right tools and tricks, you can learn how to turn a negative mindset into a positive growth mindset. Join Junior School teachers and math specialists - Britney Coleman and Dan McCrae as they present a seminar on Wednesday, April 20 at 8:30 am in the JS Learning Hub. This presentation will be of interest to all JS parents.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE - GRANDPALS' DAY DATE CHANGE
Grandpals' Day has been moved to Friday, May 13 at 8:30-12:00 pm, please mark your calendars and invite your special grand-friends to join us at the Junior School. Please make sure that your loved ones are informed of this change.
GATOR CARE SIGN UP
Online sign up for Gator Care is available again, please access through your Veracross page. You can find Gator Care registration under portal links on the parent portals located on the right hand side of the page. If you are having problems, please contact the IT Service Desk at: 416.483.3843, extension #6663, or email at servicedesk@havergal.on.ca
NEW CIRCLES - SPRING CLOTHING DRIVE
Thanks to your generous donations of clothing/footwear and more this past autumn, our community partner New Circles was able to provide and support many families new to our cold Canadian climate with the necessities that they sorely needed. The success of this autumn campaign has spurned our students to launch a spring/summer collection. If you have gently used spring clothing, jackets, footwear, hats, etc. that you wish to donate, collection bins will be located outside our Learning Hub from April 4 - May 4.
Let's show our HC House spring spirit! On Tuesday, April 12, please send your daughter to school in her HC uniform embellished with a small House coloured accessory such as: a hair barrette or hair band, House hat, necklace or pin, etc. It will be a great opportunity to take fun photos that may be used in this year's edition of Ludemus.
JS STARBOOKS - MATHEMATICAL MINDSETS: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20
It isn't uncommon for students to feel frustrated when trying to solve math equations, and ultimately taking the attitude that they simply can't succeed. With the right tools and tricks, you can learn how to turn a negative mindset into a positive growth mindset. Join Junior School teachers and math specialists - Britney Coleman and Dan McCrae as they present a seminar on Wednesday, April 20 at 8:30 am in the JS Learning Hub. This presentation will be of interest to all JS parents.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE - GRANDPALS' DAY DATE CHANGE
Grandpals' Day has been moved to Friday, May 13 at 8:30-12:00 pm, please mark your calendars and invite your special grand-friends to join us at the Junior School. Please make sure that your loved ones are informed of this change.
GATOR CARE SIGN UP
Online sign up for Gator Care is available again, please access through your Veracross page. You can find Gator Care registration under portal links on the parent portals located on the right hand side of the page. If you are having problems, please contact the IT Service Desk at: 416.483.3843, extension #6663, or email at servicedesk@havergal.on.ca
Thanks to your generous donations of clothing/footwear and more this past autumn, our community partner New Circles was able to provide and support many families new to our cold Canadian climate with the necessities that they sorely needed. The success of this autumn campaign has spurned our students to launch a spring/summer collection. If you have gently used spring clothing, jackets, footwear, hats, etc. that you wish to donate, collection bins will be located outside our Learning Hub from April 4 - May 4.
CO-CURRICULAR CLUBS - SPRING SESSION DATES
Parents- please note the date changes for the Squad Team Basketball & Squad Team Softball as they have been amended and differ from what is indicated on the verification slip given to your daughter.
Parents- please note the date changes for the Squad Team Basketball & Squad Team Softball as they have been amended and differ from what is indicated on the verification slip given to your daughter.
Mondays:
ABT Ballet: April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 30 @ times advised by Ms. Wade
Chess Lunch Club: April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 30 @ 11:50-12:50 pm
Squad Basketball Team: April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 30, June 6 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
Tuesdays:
Junior Choir: Dates advised by Mr. MacLean @ 3:30-4:15 pm
Mindful Moments Club: April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
SIT/Primary: April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
Squad Yoga: April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
Word Games Club: April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
Mindful Moments Club: April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
SIT/Primary: April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
Squad Yoga: April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
Word Games Club: April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
Wednesdays:
Junior Choir: Dates advised by Mr. MacLean @ 3:45-4:15 pm
SIT/Junior: April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
Squad Team Softball: April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
Watercolour Wednesdays Art Club: April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
SIT/Junior: April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
Squad Team Softball: April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
Watercolour Wednesdays Art Club: April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
Thursdays:
Gator Gardening Club: April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
Science Design Club: April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
Squad Karate: April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
Squad Team Softball: April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
Science Design Club: April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
Squad Karate: April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
Squad Team Softball: April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 3:45-4:45 pm
Tuesday, April 12: * NEW PLEASE NOTE: Students invited to wear a small House-coloured accessory to their uniform
Tuesday, April 12: Blazer Fittings, Grade 6G @ 11:50 am
Wednesday, April 13: JS Grade Rep Meeting @ 8:30 am
Wednesday, April 13: HCPA Meeting @ 1:00 pm in the EK Library (US)
Thursday, April 14: Blazer Fittings, Grade 6L @ 11:50 am
Wednesday, April 20: JS Starbooks Parent Session: Mathematics @ 8:30 am
Thursday, April 21: Founders' Day (more info to follow)
Friday, April 22: Earth Day Movie Excursion @ 9:00 am, Grades 1-6
Wednesday, April 27: Grade 6 Lunch @ US Hawkin's Dining Hall
Monday, May 2: JS Pizza Lunch
Tuesday, April 12: Blazer Fittings, Grade 6G @ 11:50 am
Wednesday, April 13: JS Grade Rep Meeting @ 8:30 am
Wednesday, April 13: HCPA Meeting @ 1:00 pm in the EK Library (US)
Thursday, April 14: Blazer Fittings, Grade 6L @ 11:50 am
Wednesday, April 20: JS Starbooks Parent Session: Mathematics @ 8:30 am
Thursday, April 21: Founders' Day (more info to follow)
Friday, April 22: Earth Day Movie Excursion @ 9:00 am, Grades 1-6
Wednesday, April 27: Grade 6 Lunch @ US Hawkin's Dining Hall
Monday, May 2: JS Pizza Lunch
