Message From the Head of Junior School: Friday, January 13, 2017

Dear Junior School Parents,

Happy New Year to all, and we are looking forward to a wonderful 2017!  Please enjoy the new look, as always, we welcome your feedback.

Warmly, 
Leslie Anne
   

Please Note:

Dismissal on Monday, January 16th

• There is a Whole School Faculty and Staff Meeting on Monday, January 16th.  As a result, any student who has not been picked up by 3:45 p.m., will come inside to GatorCare until 4:00 p.m., at no charge.  Parents are asked to pick up their daughter in the Learning Hub.

Early Morning Drop Off Procedures

• A reminder that morning GatorCare is open between 7:15 a.m. - and 8:00 a.m.  There is no supervision prior to this time.
• If you have to drop off a sibling for a team prior to 7:15 a.m., your other daughter are asked to wait until the gym until GatorCare opens.

The Children's Book Bank

• Grade 5 students Danielle Di Giusto, Carina D’Souza, and Kasey Kim would like to invite you to support the Children’s Book Bank through our HC Book Drive. The book drive will run From January 16th-27th. 
• Please consider donating gently used children's books that your family has outgrown so that other children in high needs Toronto communities may enjoy them. 
• Important to note: donated books should be gently used, suitable for children up to grade six and printed within the last ten years. No teen or adult books please. 
• Collection will take place in bins outside the Learning Hub, please direct your questions to Erica Rodd at erodd@havergal.on.ca or by phone at 416-483-3843, extension 7544.

This Week at Havergal Junior School

MONDAY, JANUARY 16 (Day 5)

• 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. U11 Volleyball Practice
• 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Prayers  (Kate White)
• 10:40 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Grade 1 Intramurals 
• 11:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. U12 D1 Volleyball Practice
• 11:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.  Chess Club (French Room)
• 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ABT Ballet (Dining Room)
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m  Zodiactors (Music Room)
• 3:45 p.m. All students that have not been picked up will come inside

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17 (Day 6)

• 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Swim Team Practice
• 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Grade 4 Volleyball Squad Team 
• 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Junior Choir (Mr. MacLean, Music Room)
• 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Typing Club (Grades 5 & 6 with Ms. MacKinnon, Hublette)
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.  Public Speaking Club (Grades 4 - 6 with Ms. Tulli, French Room)
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Primary SIT (Grades 1 - 3 with Mr. Grise & Ms. Belore, Hublette)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 (Day 7)

• 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.  U12 D2 Volleyball Practice
• 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Caribou Math Contest (JS Computer Lab)
• 7:45 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. Student Institute Team -SIT (Learning Hub, all students welcome)
• 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. JS Grade Rep Meeting (Learning Hub)
• 8:25 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Haverpals
• 9:00 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. 4P Skating in Phys Ed
• 10:40 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Grade 3 Intramurals
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Primary Choir (Mr. MacLean, Music Room)
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Junior Student Institute Team  (Grades 4 - 6 with Mr. Grise & Ms. Belore, Hublette)
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Ukulele Club (Grades 4 - 6 with Ms. Hickey, Junior Kindergarten Room)

• U12 Swim Meet - Markham Pan Am Centre
• Depart Havergal Junior School at 9:00 a.m.
• Return to Havergal Junior School at 4:00 p.m.
• Hockey Squad Club Practice
• Depart Havergal Junior School at 2:00 p.m.
• Return to Havergal Junior School at 4:45 p.m.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 (Day 8) 

• 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Swim team practice
• 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Grade 4 & 5 Volleyball Squad Team  
• 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Prayers (Book Bank Prayers)
• 9:00 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. 6C Skating in Phys Ed
• 10:40 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Grade 4 Intramurals
• 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. U11 & U12 (D1 & D2) Volleyball Practice
• 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Typing Club (Grades 5 & 6 with Ms. McKinnon in the Hublette)
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Creative Cooks Club (Ms. White & Ms. Mastri in the Art Room)
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Nature Lovers’ Club (Ms. Thibeault in 6G)
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Squad Karate Club (Summit Karate in the Dining Room)
• 3:45 p.m - 4:45 p.m. Forest of Reading Club (French Room with Ms. Rodd)
• 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Grade 5 Parent Information Evening re: Algonquin Park Overnight Excursion (Learning Hub)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 (Day 1)

• 7:30 am. - 8:15 a.m. Math Club (Grade 5 & 6)
• 8:30 a.m. Prayers (Andrew MacDonald)
• 10:40 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Grade 5 Intramurals
• 11:50 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Grade 6 Intramurals

Important Upcoming Dates Monday, February 6 - Friday, February 10 Spirit Week - details about dress up days and activities to follow Monday, February 6 On-line Re-enrolment Due Thursday, February 9 JS and US Report Cards Available for viewing @ 5:00 p.m. Monday, February 20 Family Day (no classes) Thursday, March 2 (Special Schedule) JS Parent Teacher Conferences - Early Dismissal (12:00 p.m.) Conferences take place from 12:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.   Friday, March 10 Last day of term Monday, March 13 - March 24 March Break