Junior School Week at a Glance: October 2016

Friday 7 October 2016

Message From the Head of Junior School: November 25, 2016

Dear Junior School Parents,

Happy reading and best wishes for a wonderful weekend.

Warmly,

Leslie Anne

WELCOME SUZANNE LEFEBVRE!

There's a new face in the JS office! I am delighted to introduce you to Suzanne Lefebvre, who joins Karen Nielsen in the office. Suzanne brings a wealth of experience and a passion for working with students. She is excited to meet you, so please make sure you drop by and welcome her to the Havergal Community.

MUSIC - AN INVITATION TO ATTEND A PERFORMANCE

Our JS Music Educators invite parents to join us on Friday, December 9 from 8:25-9:00 am in the gym for a performance by Craig Cardiff, an Ontario-based folk singer/songwriter as he performs for our entire school community. He has worked with producers Ben Leggett (Faraway Neighbours, Ben Hermann) and Andre Wahl (Hawksley Workman, Luke Doucet). This is the team that produced Floods and Fires, the album that earned Cardiff a nomination for a 2012 Juno Award for Roots and Traditional Album of the Year: Solo and a Canadian Folk Music Award nomination as 2012 Contemporary Singer of the Year.

Craig Cardiff makes it a point to keep the relationship with his fans personal, inviting and accepting any opportunity to make his audience as much a part of the performance as he is. Over the years, he has played with, and opened for artists such as Glen Phillips, Lucy Kaplansky, Dan Bern, Natalia Zukerman, Andy Stochansky, Sarah Harmer, Kathleen Edwards, Blue Rodeo, Gordon Downie (Tragically Hip), Hawksley Workman, Sarah Slean, Skydiggers, 54-40 and many more. Parents are encouraged to join us for this exciting performance!

DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Monday, December 5: JS Pizza Lunch @ 11:50 am
Wednesday, December 7: JS Grade Rep Meeting @ 8:30-9:30 am
Monday, December 19: JK/SK Christmas Concert @ 2:00-3:00 pm in the JS Gym
Tuesday, December 20: Grades 1-6 Christmas Concert @ 6:30-8:00 pm in the Brenda Robson Hall (Upper School), students to arrive @ 6:15 pm
Wednesday, December 21: Early Closing @ 2:40 pm, school closes for Christmas break
Thursday, December 22 - Friday, January 6: NO SCHOOL, Christmas break
Monday, January 9: Back to school!
Monday, January 9: JS Pizza Lunch @ 11:50 am

Message From the Head of Junior School: November 19, 2016

Dear Junior School Parents,

Happy reading and best wishes for a wonderful weekend.

Warmly,

Leslie Anne

FACULTY ANNOUNCEMENT

In 1989 Valerie Rixon joined the Havergal Community teaching Grade 1, and since then she has forever enriched the lives of countless young girls on their journey through the Junior School. It is with a heavy heart that I announce she is leaving in January, 2017 to spend time with her family in England in her retirement.

Valerie is a consummate and professional educator with a resume too long, too dynamic and too full to list in detail here. Beyond her dedication to her students in the classroom, she has led numerous popular co-curricular activities focusing on the arts, academics and she even bravely tackled coaching Track and Field last year! One of the biggest legacies that she will leave behind is Philosophy For Children (P4C). This approach to learning encourages students to create philosophical questions to promote inquiry, dialogue and reflection. As the students have grasped this approach and expanded the depth of their learning, so have we all - her colleagues and dear friends.

We are so very grateful for her many contributions to Havergal College and thankful for the impact she will leave on all of us, most importantly - her students. We look forward to celebrating her distinguished career and accomplishments at a later date to be advised.

Please join me in congratulating her and wishing her well.

MUSIC - AN INVITATION TO ATTEND A PERFORMANCE

Our JS Music Educators invite parents to join us on Friday, December 9 from 8:25-9:00 am in the gym for a performance by Craig Cardiff, an Ontario-based folk singer/songwriter as he performs for our entire school community. He has worked with producers Ben Leggett (Faraway Neighbours, Ben Hermann) and Andre Wahl (Hawksley Workman, Luke Doucet). This is the team that produced Floods and Fires, the album that earned Cardiff a nomination for a 2012 Juno Award for Roots and Traditional Album of the Year: Solo and a Canadian Folk Music Award nomination as 2012 Contemporary Singer of the Year.

Craig Cardiff makes it a point to keep the relationship with his fans personal, inviting and accepting any opportunity to make his audience as much a part of the performance as he is. Over the years, he has played with, and opened for artists such as Glen Phillips, Lucy Kaplansky, Dan Bern, Natalia Zukerman, Andy Stochansky, Sarah Harmer, Kathleen Edwards, Blue Rodeo, Gordon Downie (Tragically Hip), Hawksley Workman, Sarah Slean, Skydiggers, 54-40 and many more. Parents are encouraged to join us for this exciting performance!

ATHLETICS - AUTUMN TEAM ATHLETIC BREAKFAST
The following autumn team athletes in grades 4-6 are invited to the JS Athletic Breakfast on Friday, November 25 at 7:00-8:00 am in the Upper School Hawkin's Dining Hall.
Basketball - U11, U12, U12-2
Cross Country - U11, U12
Soccer - U11, U12
Swim - U12

DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Monday, December 5: JS Pizza Lunch @ 11:50 am
Wednesday, December 7: JS Grade Rep Meeting @ 8:30-9:30 am
Monday, December 19: JK/SK Christmas Concert @ 2:00-3:00 pm in the JS Gym
Tuesday, December 20: Grades 1-6 Christmas Concert @ 6:30-8:00 pm in the Brenda Robson Hall (Upper School), students to arrive @ 6:15 pm
Wednesday, December 21: Early Closing @ 2:40 pm, school closes for Christmas break
Thursday, December 22 - Friday, January 6: NO SCHOOL, Christmas break
Monday, January 9: Back to school!
Monday, January 9: JS Pizza Lunch @ 11:50 am

Message From the Head of Junior School: November 4, 2016

A Message From JS Head For A Day - Kate Taylor

Dear Junior School Parents,

Maybe you thought being a Head of a school is tedious because it's all about signing papers and attending meetings, but not at all. It's amazing! At the start of the day, I began by welcoming my fellow schoolmates from JK all the way up to Grade 6. It was a surprise for many students who didn't know I was going to Head of Junior School and many offered to be my assistant. Then I had a meeting with Mrs. Dexter and discussed my schedule for the day. I received a copy of the master key, and impressively, I did not lose it! Mrs. Dexter aslo shared with me that one of my important jobs for the day was to come up with a "Big Idea." The "Big Idea" was to be a surprise for all of the Junior School girls. It needed to be appealing to all of the students, including me, but also realistic. So, I went in some classroom visits in grades 1, 2, and 3 and they gave me some great suggestions. I was over-whelmed with ideas, but still hadn't found the perfect one.

After reading stories to the JK and SK classes, I had recess duty. I must admit that although I had planned to carefully supervise, I ended up just talking to my friends. Good thing Ms. Hickey and Ms. Bartlett were there to back me up. After recess, I had a meeting about portfolios with the Senior Leadershjp Team. It was nerve-racking as I didn't want to embarrass myself in front of our Principal, Ms. Davy, but everything went well and I shared my thinking about digital portfolios. Then, as soon as I saw the pizza-man come through the door, I knew it was lunchtime. It was during this lunch with Mrs. Dexter, Ms. Whiteley (Head of Food Services) and one of my friends, that I finalized my "Big Idea." I am excited to share that we will be decorating cookies during Haverpals in December!

After lunch I went on a tour of the "off-limits" section of the Upper School with Mrs. Massie, visited South House with Ms. Mirabelli, and then conducted some classroom visits with Dr. Simmonds. My busy day concluded with some snacks and down time in Mrs. Dexter's office and the chance to reflect on this day to remember.

JS Head For A Day - Kate Taylor, Grade 6C

REMEMBRANCE DAY IN THE JUNIOR SCHOOL
The Junior School will recognize Remembrance Day on Monday, November 7 at 9:30 am. As always, we encourage all family members to join us at this special service. Please note that the Junior School Grandpals' Day will take place on Friday, May 12 at 10:30 am this year.

We ask that your daughter come to school in her #1 uniform. The Royal Canadian Legion, Fairbanks Branch #75 has provided us with poppies and poppy stickers for every girl in the Junior School to wear at the service. Please help us to help them by sending in a donation of a loonie or toonie to show our appreciation. The Poppy Campaign is one of the Legion's most important programs. The money raised from donations provides direct assistance for Veterans in financial distress, as well as funding for medical appliances and research, home services, care facilities and numerous other valuable and needed services.

NEW AND RETURNING FACULTY MEMBERS
Ms. Linda Moore
There's a new face in the Junior School! It is my pleasure to announce that Ms. Linda Moore has accepted the Grade 6 Math and Science teaching position, effective immediately. Ms. Moore will be providing maternity leave coverage for Ms. Britney Coleman for the remainder of this school year. Grade 6 parents are invited to meet Ms. Moore on Monday, November 7 at 3:30-4:00 pm, and/or Tuesday, November 8 at 7:45-8:15 am, and 3:30-4:00 pm in room 213.
Ms. Cheryl MacKinnon
I am pleased to announce that on Monday, November 7, Ms. Cheryl MacKinnon returns to Havergal College after the completion of her maternity leave. She joins her colleague, Ms. Ashley Fawcett to work together in our Junior School Learning Support Department.

ATHLETICS
Online sign up: October 31 - November 28, 2016
Tryouts: November 28 - December 9, 2016
Season: November 16, 2016 - February 25, 2017

COOKIE DOUGH & BLOOM SALE - READY FOR PICK UP
Your cookie dough is here! I'd like to thank you for your support of the Celebration Saturday QSP fundraiser to raise funds and awareness of community partners. Please pick up your cookie dough and/or blooms today from the Junior School.

HCPA FUNDRAISER - HOLIDAY WREATHS
Beautify your home for the holiday season with a freshly made wreath brought to you by the HCPA, in partnership with Circle Home and Design. Through this exciting fundraiser, we are offering four beautiful wreaths that you may order through the school to enhance your living space over the holiday season:
- Traditional Evergreen, 24 inches
- Red Bay Berry, 24 inches
- Clementine Bay, 24 inches
- Crimson Magnolia, 28 inches
Please note that the evergreen is suitable for outdoor display or temporary indoor display, while the bay and magnolia wreaths are suitable for indoor or protected outdoor display, (eg., a small roof to protect them from direct wind and rain).

The wreaths will be available for viewing in early November in the Junior and Upper Schools and will be ready for pick up at the JS office on December 1 from 3:00-5:00 pm. Order forms can be dropped off in the locked box on the counter in the JS office, or at the Security Desk in the Upper School by no later than November 15.

Order forms are available on the Parent Portals (http://community.havergal.on.ca/)

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: JUNIOR SCHOOL FATHER-DAUGHTER EVENT
Are you interested in being part of something new and exciting? The HCPA is seeking volunteers for the Inaugural Junior School Father-Daughter Event. Volunteers are needed to form the committee to plan and oversee the execution of this new event with the Chair, Mr. Kevin Daly, father of Kaitlyn in 4M, and Kyra in 1H. The inaugural event will be held in the spring of 2017. This is your opportunity to shape the future of a new and welcomed event for dads and their daughters in the Junior School. An initial planning meeting will be held mid-November following the mid-term break. Anyone interested in assisting should contact Kevin Daley at kwdaley@rogers.com.

GREEN AND GOLD SHOP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The JS Green and Gold Shop is looking for volunteers for Tuesday or Thursday afternoons between 3:00-4:00 pm. Duties include: serving customers, receiving inventory, tidying and re-stocking shelves, filling orders, and sorting used uniforms. Please contact Shelly Reale at reale.shelly@gmail.com if you are interested.

DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Monday, November 7: JS Remembrance Day Service @ 9:30 am - girls in #1 uniform
Monday, November 7: JS Pizza Lunch @ 11:50 am
Tuesday, November 8: School closes @ 3:30 pm, mid-term break begins, Gator Care available until 6:00 pm
Wednesday, November 9 - Monday, November 14 - Mid-Term Break, NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, November 15: Back to school!

Message From the Head of Junior School: October 27, 2016

Dear Parents,

As I write this the hallways and classrooms are full of moms and dads here for Parent/Teacher Conferences. We received a lot of feedback about the online appointment booking site, PickATime and understand that some of you were frustrated by your experience with this site. The school subscribes to this professional service with the goal of simplifying matters for you and, in this case, the opposite may have occurred to you. Our team has met to discuss how we can improve this experience from the parent perspective. We are in the midst of reviewing the online booking process in both the Junior and Upper Schools with the goal of alleviating the 'surge' of parent bookings that can occur when too many people try to access the same system at once. We are also in the process of getting answers from PickATime about what went wrong from a technological and coding perspective. In the meantime, I apologize for any upset and aggravation caused and thank you for your patience and understanding while we endeavour to resolve this issue going forward.

Warmly,
Leslie Anne Dexter

HALLOWEEN IN THE JUNIOR SCHOOL
JS students will celebrate Halloween on Monday, October 31. Students should come to school in grub (non-uniform) clothing during the day, and bring their costumes to change into after lunch. This year, our Halloween Committee has worked hard to make sure that the girls have a 'spooktacular' time. Each class will participate in door decorating, a dance party, Halloween crafts, a costume contest, and conclude the school day together in a fun Halloween assembly. We ask that you do not send in any candies or sweets, as the school has arranged for all students to have a tasty treat.

ATHLETICS:
Online sign up: October 31 - November 28, 2016
Tryouts: November 28 - December 9, 2016
Season: November 16, 2016 - February 25, 2017

COOKIE DOUGH & BLOOM SALE - DELIVERY DATE: NOVEMBER 3
If you ordered cookie dough and/or blooms through the QSP fundraiser, your items will be available for pick up at the Junior School after school on Thursday, November 3. Please note that the cookie dough arrives frozen. You can collect your orders from the JS office.

HCPA FUNDRAISER - HOLIDAY WREATHS
Beautify your home for the holiday season with a freshly made wreath brought to you by the HCPA, in partnership with Circle Home and Design. Through this exciting fundraiser, we are offering four beautiful wreaths that you may order through the school to enhance your living space over the holiday season:
- Traditional Evergreen, 24 inches
- Red Bay Berry, 24 inches
- Clementine Bay, 24 inches
- Crimson Magnolia, 28 inches
Please note that the evergreen is suitable for outdoor display or temporary indoor display, while the bay and magnolia wreaths are suitable for indoor or protected outdoor display, (eg., a small roof to protect them from direct wind and rain).

The wreaths will be available for viewing in early November in the Junior and Upper Schools and will be ready for pick up at the JS office on December 1 from 3:00-5:00 pm. Order forms can be dropped off in the locked box on the counter in the JS office, or at the Security Desk in the Upper School by no later than November 15.

Order forms are available on the Parent Portals (http://community.havergal.on.ca/)

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: JUNIOR SCHOOL FATHER-DAUGHTER EVENT
Are you interested in being part of something new and exciting? The HCPA is seeking volunteers for the Inaugural Junior School Father-Daughter Event. Volunteers are needed to form the committee to plan and oversee the execution of this new event with the Chair, Mr. Kevin Daley, father of Kaitlyn in 4M, and Kyra in 1H. The inaugural event will be held in the spring of 2017. This is your opportunity to shape the future of a new and welcomed event for dads and their daughters in the Junior School. An initial planning meeting will be held mid-November following the mid-term break. Anyone interested in assisting should contact Kevin Daley at kwdaley@rogers.com.

GREEN AND GOLD SHOP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The JS Green and Gold Shop is looking for volunteers for Tuesday or Thursday afternoons between 3:00-4:00 pm. Duties include: serving customers, receiving inventory, tidying and re-stocking shelves, filling orders, and sorting used uniforms. Please contact Shelly Reale at reale.shelly@gmail.com if you are interested.

DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Monday, October 31: Halloween in the JS, see above
Wednesday, November 2: Havergal Fun Swim Meet @ 3:00 pm
Monday, November 7: JS Remembrance Day Service @ 9:30 am
Monday, November 7: JS Pizza Lunch @ 11:50 am
Tuesday, November 8: School closes @ 3:30 pm, mid-term break begins, Gator Care available until 6:00 pm
Wednesday, November 9 - Monday, November 14 - Mid-Term Break, NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, November 15: Back to school!

Message From the Head of Junior School: October 21, 2016

Dear Parents,

This morning in Prayers we reflected on our Open House which we hosted in the Junior School yesterday morning. We welcomed prospective families to our campus who came to see our building, our classrooms, our teachers and to find out who we are. We were more than ready for them! As you walk down our corridors you will be astounded by student artwork, photographs and written work on every wall, in all grade levels. It was our student ambassadors who stole the show though! Our Grade 6 Ambassadors were amazing tour guides, they practiced diligently beforehand, and represented the Junior School with confidence and maturity as they dealt with both routine and difficult questions. I am so very proud of all of them!

Warmly,
Leslie Anne Dexter

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
October conference time to meet with your daughter's teachers is scheduled for Thursday, October 27 between 4:00-8:00 pm, and Friday, October 28 between 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. The scheduling site, Pick-A-Time is now open, and will close on Wednesday, October 26 at 12:00 pm. Gator care is available on the Thursday evening until 6:00 pm, and there is no school or child care available on the Friday.

A MESSAGE FROM LIBRARIAN - ERICA RODD
Ella Minnow Books is coming to Havergal!
During Parent-Teachers Conferences, the Learning Hub is excited to host 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! Students have the opportunity to browse and create wish lists (not make purchases) during the school hours on Wednesday and Thursday. The fair will be officially (and only) open for purchases during Parent/Teacher Conferences on: Thursday (Oct. 27) from 3:00-8:00 pm, and Friday (Oct. 28) from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. Please do not send your child with money to spend at the fair as they will not be able to make purchases during school hours. Ella Minnow is able to charge purchases to student accounts. They also accept: Visa, Master Card, debit, cash or cheque made payable to Ella Minnow Children's Bookstore. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at erodd@havergal.on.ca or by phone at 416-483-3843, extension 7544.

HALLOWEEN IN THE JUNIOR SCHOOL
JS students will celebrate Halloween on Monday, October 31. Students should come to school in grub (non-uniform) clothing during the day, and bring their costumes to change into after lunch. This year, our Halloween Committee has worked hard to make sure that the girls have a spooktacular time. Each class will participate in door decorating, a dance party, Halloween crafts, a costume contest, and even attend an assembly. We ask that you do not send in any candies or sweets, as the school has arranged for all students to have a tasty treat.

ATHLETICS:
Online sign up: October 31 - November 28, 2016
Tryouts: November 28 - December 9, 2016
Season: November 16, 2016 - February 25, 2017

DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Wednesday, October 26: Parent/Teacher Conferences online booking closes at 12:00 pm
Wednesday, October 26: Cross Country Championships
Wednesday, October 26: Swim Championships
Thursday, October 27: Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 4:00-8:00 pm, Gator Care available until 6:00 pm
Friday, October 28: Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 8:00-3:00 pm - NO SCHOOL
Monday, October 31: Halloween Assembly @ 2:30 pm (see above)
Wednesday, November 2: Havergal Fun Swim Meet @ 3:00 pm
Monday, November 7: JS Remembrance Day Service @ 9:30 am
Monday, November 7: JS Pizza Lunch @ 11:50 am
Tuesday, November 8: School closes @ 3:30 pm, mid-term break begins, Gator Care available until 6:00 pm
Wednesday, November 9 - Monday, November 14 - Mid-Term Break, NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, November 15: Back to school!

Message From the Head of Junior School: October 14, 2016

Dear Parents,

There's lots of information in here that you need to know .... happy reading!

Warmly,
Leslie Anne Dexter

HC/BSS FUN RUN
On Tuesday, October 18 from 1:00-3:00 pm, all girls in Grades 1, 2 and 3 will participate in the HC/BSS Fun Run. At this event, girls will run around the campus (the Terry Fox loop) and race into the finish. When the girls are not running, they will be led through active games with the BSS Grades 6's. Visitors are welcome to come to cheer the girls on - we hope that you will join us!

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
October conference time to meet with your daughter's teachers is scheduled for Thursday, October 27 between 4:00-8:00 pm, and Friday, October 28 between 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. The scheduling site, Pick-A-Time is now open, and will close on Wednesday, October 26 at 12:00 pm. Gator care is available on the Thursday evening until 6:00 pm, and there is no school or child care available on the Friday.

A MESSAGE FROM LIBRARIAN - ERICA RODD
Ella Minnow Books is coming to Havergal!
During Parent-Teachers Conferences, the Learning Hub is excited to host 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! The fair will be set up for browsing on Wednesday afternoon, (Oct. 26), and Thursday (Oct 27) during the day. Shopping will officially begin on Thursday at 3:00 pm and continue all day Friday (Oct 28), from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm. For your convenience, purchases can be charged to student accounts, with a note from home confirming the amount available for purchases. Ella Minnow also accepts: Visa, Master Card, debit, cash or cheque made payable to Ella Minnow Children's Bookstore. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at erodd@havergal.on.ca or by phone at 416-483-3843, extension 7544.

HALLOWEEN IN THE JUNIOR SCHOOL
JS students will celebrate Halloween on Monday, October 31. Students should come to school in grub (non-uniform) clothing during the day, and bring their costumes to change into after lunch. This year, our Halloween Committee has worked hard to make sure that the girls have a spooktacular time. Each class will participate in door decorating, a dance party, Halloween crafts, a costume contest, and even attend an assembly. We ask that you do not send in any candies or sweets, as the school has arranged for all students to have a tasty treat.

TERRY FOX UPDATE
Last Friday, our Junior School community came together for our 10th Annual Terry Fox Run. Inspired by Terry's bravery and following in his determined footsteps, our students from JK to grade 6, along with faculty, staff and so many parents ran the course through our beautiful campus on a striking fall day. Thank you to everyone who came out to run, volunteer and cheer on our girls. If you are interested in donating and have not yet had a chance to do so, you are still able to make a donation on Havergal's Terry Fox page by following this link until the end of next week:

www.terryfox.ca/HavergalCollegeJrSchTorontoOn

NEW SECURITY TEAM MEMBER - KYLE SMITH

I am delighted to announce that Kyle Smith has joined the HC Security Team. Kyle comes to us from Paragon Security and brings a wealth of experience in public safety, loss prevention, dispatch and customer service. Please introduce yourself to him and join us in welcoming him to HC!

DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Tuesday, October 18: Grades 1-3 HC/BSS Fun Run @ 1:00 pm
Wednesday, October 19: JS Grade Rep Meeting @ 8:30 am (please note change of date)
Wednesday, October 26: Parent/Teacher Conferences online booking closes at 12:00 pm
Wednesday, October 26: Cross Country Championships
Wednesday, October 26: Swim Championships
Thursday, October 27: Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 4:00-8:00 pm, Gator Care available until 6:00 pm
Friday, October 28: Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 8:00-3:00 pm - NO SCHOOL
Monday, October 31: Halloween Assembly @ 2:30 pm (see above)
Wednesday, November 2: Havergal Fun Swim Meet @ 3:00 pm
Monday, November 7: JS Remembrance Day Service @ 9:30 am
Monday, November 7: JS Pizza Lunch @ 11:50 am
Tuesday, November 8: School closes @ 3:30 pm, mid-term break begins, Gator Care available until 6:00 pm
Wednesday, November 9 - Monday, November 14 - Mid-Term Break, NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, November 15: Back to school!

Message From the Head of Junior School: October 14, 2016

www.terryfox.ca/HavergalCollegeJrSchTorontoOn

NEW SECURITY TEAM MEMBER - KYLE SMITH

Message From the Head of Junior School: October 6, 2016

Dear Parents,

Thanksgiving is such a heart-warming and special time of the year. We have so much to be thankful for in the Junior School. For those of you who were able to join us at the Harvest Festival Service this morning - thank you. It was a touching start to the holiday weekend, your daughters were simply amazing! They sang beautifully and behaved admirably, we're very proud of them all.

The food items that you so generously donated were brought to the North York Harvest Food Bank for distribution.Their mission is to provide dignified food assistance and support community members in northern Toronto. I am delighted to announce that thanks to your generous donations, our non-perishable food offerings weighed an astounding 1,320 pounds!

I also wish to inform you that Mrs. Ylita Garland will be retiring from her 14 year journey at Havergal College near the end of November. Mrs. Garland loves her career in the Junior School, and it is with mixed feelings that she joins her husband Chris, who retired during the summer. How do you replace a person like her? You don't! She is caring, organized, thoughtful, and deeply committed to everyone in the building. She will be dearly missed. We will be celebrating her and thanking her in the coming month, more details to follow - shhh! Don't tell Mrs. Garland!

I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving.

Warmly,
Leslie Anne Dexter

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
October conference time to meet with your daughter's teachers is scheduled for Thursday, October 27 between 3:00-8:00 pm, and Friday, October 28 between 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. The scheduling site, Pick-A-Time opens on Wednesday, October 13 at 10:00 am, and closes on Wednesday, October 26 at 12:00 pm. Gator care is available on the Thursday evening until 6:00 pm, and there is no school or child care available on the Friday. Look for a separate email to follow with specific instructions about Pick-A-Time.

COOKIE DOUGH & SPRING BULB SALE
The cookie dough and spring bulb sale ends on October 12, 2016. I encourage you to place your order below, and items will be delivered by Friday, November 4. All monies raised by this exciting fundraising drive will contribute to our Celebration Saturday totals. Please click on the following links:

Cookie Dough (delicious!!) and Spring Bulb Sale (click both to learn more!) Place your order

DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Monday, October 10: School closed for Thanksgiving
Tuesday, October 11: Back to school!
Thursday, October 13: Parent/Teacher Conferences online booking opens at 10:00 am
Wednesday, October 19: JS Grade Rep Meeting @ 8:30 am (please note change of date)
Wednesday, October 26: Parent/Teacher Conferences online booking closes at 12:00 pm
Thursday, October 27: Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 4:00-8:00 pm, Gator Care available until 6:00 pm
Friday, October 28: Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 8:00-3:00 pm - NO SCHOOL
Monday, October 31: Halloween Assembly @ 2:30 pm (more information to be advised)