Friday 2 December 2016

Message From the Head of Junior School: December 2, 2016


Dear Junior School Parents,

Happy reading and best wishes for a wonderful weekend.

Warmly,

Leslie Anne

 

CHRISTMAS CONCERT INFORMATION
 
  • JK/SK Christmas Concert (NO Tickets Required)
    • Monday, December 19 at 2:00 pm in the JS Gym
  • Grades 1-6 Christmas Concert  (Tickets Required)
    • Tuesday, December 20 at 6:30 pm in the Brenda Robson Hall (Upper School)
Please note the following:

  • Each family will be provided with 2 tickets for the Grade 1-6 concert (tickets are not necessary for the JK/SK concert).
  • Tickets are to be collected from the JS office, students are permitted to pick them up on behalf of their parents.
  • We request that families who know that they will not be using one or both of their tickets to please advise the office as soon as possible.
  • Families who would like additional tickets may put in a request on our waitlist, all efforts will be made to accommodate everyone as best that we can.

We are looking forward the sharing the holiday cheer with you!

 

UPCOMING CHANGES TO CLUBS  & ATHLETICS IN SPRING 2017
 
Starting in the spring term, girls in the Junior School will be invited to join ONE club, and ONE Squad, Squad Team or Team per term.  Girls will also be able to continue to participate in choir.
 
In the family handbook, it is explained that co-curricular activities are designed to meet the interests of every student, and that a wide range of clubs and activities enrich the Havergal program. They offer students a chance to develop a new interest or share a passion with others. Girls often enjoy the cross-grade interactions that are part of co-curricular clubs and activities as well as the unique interaction with faculty and staff who keenly support these student-focused activities.

One of the strands of our Strategic Plan (Our Vision is Limitless: Havergal 2020) is “Adjusting the Sails.”  This strand embraces change, promotes well-being, and provides support for every girl at the school.  Mindful of the need for balance, we want to support our girls in making choices in all areas of school life.  After careful consideration, with numerous stakeholders, the school believes that this decision will better enable our students to maintain balance.

*Please note that club forms for the period between January and March were sent home today. Children will still be able to sign up and attend multiple clubs during this time.  All forms are due back on Monday, December 12th.  

 
CORRECTION:  Time of School Closure on December 21st
  • Please note that there was an error in the email version Inside Havergal. The school will close for the winter holiday on Wednesday, December 21 at 2:40 pm and will reopen for classes on Monday, January 9. We hope you have a wonderful break with your family and we apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
 

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
  • Friday, December 9: 8:25-9:00 am Performance by Craig Cardiff
  • Monday, December 12:  Term 2 Club Forms Due
  • 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