Message from Head of the Junior School - February 24, 2017

Dear JS Parents,

I wish you all a wonderful weekend with your families, and invite you to read this week's blog so that you are up to date with the many wonderful events occurring over the next several weeks.

Warmly,

Leslie Anne 

Please Note:

Clubs - Spring Forms sent home today 
Return to JS Office by March 3

• As a reminder, girls in the Junior School are invited to join ONE club, and ONE Squad, Squad Team, and ONE competitive per term. Girls will also be able to continue to participate in Choir, Zodiactors, Math Club, and Chess.
• 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, the school believes that this decision will better enable our students to maintain balance and learn to make choices.

Havergal's Safety Arrival Process

• Your children’s safe arrival to school each day is something that we take very seriously. We ask for your help in ensuring that the process is efficient and safe.
• Using the Ministry of Education, Policy/Program Memorandum 123, para. 1, we have reviewed our arrival process, and would like to share the procedures which will be followed by the Junior School.  
• We ask the following of you:
1. If your daughter(s) is absent or late for any reason, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must contact the Junior School immediately and report the reason for the absence. Please call: (416) 483-3843 ext. 6510 or email: jsoffice@havergal.on.ca
2. If the school is not informed about the absence, the school will make attempts to contact the parent(s)/guardian(s) through phone and/or email.
3. If we are unable to connect with the parent(s)/guardian(s) to determine the reason for the absence, the case will be escalated to the Head of the Junior School.
4. The Head will decide whether to take further action.
• Please verify all contact information in Veracross is up to date and correct.  
• Include any/all those who should be contacted in case of an unexplained absence (grandparents, aunts, uncles, nannies, etc).  
• Also verify that your work / office contact information is up to date. 

CNML Math Contest – Grade 6s Challenge Themselves!

• A group of grade 6 students have chosen to challenge themselves by writing the CNML mathematics contest on the morning of Tuesday, February 28th.  
• This contest is written by over one million students from the United States and Canada each year.
• The goal for participating in contests is to encourage student interest and confidence in mathematics through solving rich, challenging problems.
• Students in Grades 4 and 5 students will also have the opportunity to participate in the CNML contest in April.

Calling All Bakers!

• A huge thank you to all of you that have volunteered to bake for this year's HCPA Bake Sale!
• Please drop off your delicious treats between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Thursday March 2nd. in the Junior School Dining Room.
• As much as possible, please bring your goodies packaged to sell!  For example, you may want to group your cupcakes by the half dozen, or your brownies by the dozen, all wrapped up in clear plastic cellophane, rather in Tupperware containers that need to be returned!  
• We will have limited supplies to wrap goodies at school, should this be more convenient.

Kids' Toonie Table - Thursday March 2nd.

• A reminder that each student will have the opportunity to visit the "Kids' Toonie Table" at the bakesale.
• Please send your daughter with a toonie, so she can purchase a treat to enjoy during the day.
• All treats available at the "Kids' Toonie Table" meet the criteria for Havergal's Allergy Aware Policy.

We need your old newspapers - by March 10

• If you have any old newspapers lying around, please bring them to the JS office.  We need them for an upcoming project in House!  Thank you.

JS Celebrates Pi Day - Friday, March 10 - Dress Up Day

• The first Pi Day was officially celebrated in 1988 in San Francisco. Since then, Pi Day has been celebrated around the world each year by students and those who love math, on March 14 because it is the 14^th day of the 3^rd month, or 3.14, the first three digits of pi.
• On the afternoon of Friday, March 10, the Junior School will celebrate pi, the most useful of all irrational numbers, by participating in fun math challenges.
• All faculty, staff and students are invited to dress up in our math theme for this year, “Patterns”. 
• Students of all ages are also encouraged to memorize as many digits of pi as they can for a pi reciting contest.

MABEL'S FABLES Book Fair is coming!

Week of March 6-10

• Students will have scheduled time to browse and make a wishlist on the Tuesday and Wednesday
• On Thursday and Friday a staff member from Mabel's Fables staff member will be here to for you or our students to purchase books
• Parents are welcome to browse and purchase after school on Thursday and all day on Friday.
• The Learning Hub receives a portion of the sales that goes toward new books for the library 
• Mabel's Fables will accept Visa, MasterCard, cash or a cheque made 
• If you have any questions, please contact Erica Rodd at erodd@havergal.on.ca or by phone at
• 416-483-3843, extension 7544.

Winter Clothing Drive for New Circles - Feb 21 to Mar 10

• New Circles, a long-standing HC JS Community Partner, is in need of winter clothing.
• Please bring in any gently used winter jackets, snow pants, boots, hats, gloves and mittens. New socks and underwear are needed as well.
• All donations are being collected in bins outside of the Learning Hub.

HCPA Call for Nominations - March 10 Deadline

• The Havergal College Parent Association will be sending out information on the nomination process and available positions on the HCPA.  Interested parents can nominate themselves or someone for any of the positions.  Information will be sent out through your grade reps, but if you have any questions, please contact Andrea Cohen, HCPA Vice-Chair, (andreamcohen@icloud.com)

Don't Miss Mom's Night Out! - April 20

• Join all your mom friends for a fun evening of mixing and mingling on April 20th at the Uptown Loft on Yonge Street.  More details to follow closer to the date.  If you would like to volunteer, please contact Ruth Ley (john-ruth@rogers.com) and Nicole Polygenis (nicole.polygenis@physiohealth.ca).

Father/Daughter Amazing Race - April 23

• Dads and Daughters will enjoy the first ever Amazing Race event to be held at the school on Sunday, April 23rd, from 1-4pm.  More details and information on ticket sales will be available soon. Please contact Kevin Daley (kwdaley@rogers.com) if you have any questions.

This Week at Havergal Junior School

Monday, February 27 (Day 1)

• 7:55 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Grade 6 Concert Band
• 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Prayers (Rev. Andrew MacDonald)
• 10:40 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Grade 1 Intramurals
• 11:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. Chess Club
• 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ABT Ballet
• 3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m  Zodiactors

Tuesday, February 28 (Day 2)

• 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. U12 Swim Practice (final practice)
• 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Grade 4 Tuesday Volleyball Squad
• 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. CNML Math Contest 
• 10:40 a.m. - 11:00 Grade 2 Intramurals
• 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Junior Choir  
• 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Typing Club
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. G&G Club  
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.  Public Speaking Club  
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Primary SIT  

Wednesday, March 1 (Day 3)

• 7:45 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. Student Institute Team -SIT  
• 8:25 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Community Circle – CANCELLED; Prayers in honour of Ash Wednesday
• 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Grade Rep Meeting
• 10:40 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Grade 3 Intramurals
• 12:00 p.m. - 12:25 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service and Communion in Upper School
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Primary Choir
• 3:45 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. Junior Student Institute Team
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Ukulele Club  

Thursday, March 2 (Day 4)

NB:  Students dismissed at 11:50 a.m.

Gator Care Open 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

All Clubs Cancelled

• 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Grade 4 and 5Thursday Volleyball Squad
• 7:55 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. String Ensemble Practice  
• 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Prayers (JK - Beautiful Stuff Project)
• 10:40 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Grade 4 Intramurals
• 11:50 a.m. Classes Dismissed
• U12 Swim Championships at Pan Am Centre in Markham
• 9:00 am - 4:00pm
• 12:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Parent Teacher Interviews
• HCPA Bake Sale
• HCPA Used Uniform Sale

Friday, March 3  (Day 5)

• 7:30 am. - 8:15 a.m. Math Club (Grade 5 & 6)
• 7:55 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Concert Band Rehearsal - CANCELLED 
• 8:30 a.m. Prayers CANCELLED
• 10:40 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Grade 5 Intramurals
• 11:50 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Grade 6 Intramurals

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Important Upcoming Dates March 6 - March 10 - Mabel's Fabels Book Fair! Friday, March 10 - Last day of term Monday, March 13 - March 24 - March Break Thursday, April 20  - JS Mom's Night Out! (Uptown Loft on Yonge Street) Sunday, April 23 - Father/Daughter Amazing Race (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

  

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Message from the Head of the Junior School - February 17, 2017

Dear Junior School Parents,

A message of congratulations to Jeff MacLean, Leslie Hood and the Primary and Junior School choirs.  

The Primary choir girls did an excellent job and sang their way to first place at the Kiwanis Festival! Out of the 9 primary choirs who entered this class over the span of 2 days, the girls ended up second overall, with a mark of 90. The comments were all very positive and the adjudicators thought their sound was pitch perfect!

Equally impressive is the Junior Choir,  who also came in first place. Out of the 11 Junior Choirs who entered the festival, the girls finished up first overall with a mark of 91, beating school choirs that have won national and provincial choral championships in the past!  It takes several years to develop a rich choral program and we have surely built a strong foundation through the girls’ commitment to choir every year and their focused practice.  

Thank you to Mr. MacLean and Ms. Hood for preparing our girls so well, and for helping to bring out their very best.  

Wishing you all a lovely Family Day long weekend!

Warmly,

Leslie Anne 

Please Note:

Morning Drop Off Routine - We need your help!

• Parents are encouraged to drop their daughter(s) off at the curb side area marked "No Parking," directly in front of the main entry doors. 
• Please remain in your car as your daughter makes her way to the front doors.
• Please do not leave your car unattended in this lane at any time.
• If you wish to escort your  daughter into the building, please park your car on the West Junior School parking lot. 
• The drop-off area is designated for those who require a quick morning drop-off, and to allow parents/caregivers and our security a clear line of site to the front door. 

Parent Teacher Interviews - Sign Up Closes Feb 22 

• A friendly reminder that if you have not yet signed up for Parent Teacher Conferences, that sign-up ends on Wednesday, February 22 at 12:00 p.m.  To book a Parent-Teacher Conference, please visit:  Pick-a-Time.  
• Thank you to Helen Carayannis and our IT Department for their support in ensuring that the sign-up process went so smoothly this year.

Parent Food Symposium - Friday, February 24. 2017

• On Feb. 24^th, Havergal College is hosting a Symposium on “Modern Food” for our Parents and US students. 
• The symposium will explore Food as Science and Food as an Industry. The panel includes, author of The Dorito Effect, Mark Schatzker, local chef and Havergal Alumna, Devon Walsh, and Director Of Food Services at Havergal College, Rauni Whiteley.
• We welcome you to attend the PARENT Presentation 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 am. 
• Parents are asked to sign up here: Food Symposium Sign Up

JS Celebrates Pi Day - Friday, March 10 - Dress Up Day

• The first Pi Day was officially celebrated in 1988 in San Francisco. Since then, Pi Day has been celebrated around the world each year by students and those who love math, on March 14 because it is the 14^th day of the 3^rd month, or 3.14, the first three digits of pi.
• On the afternoon of Friday, March 10, the Junior School will celebrate pi, the most useful of all irrational numbers, by participating in fun math challenges.
• All faculty, staff and students are invited to dress up in our math theme for this year, “Patterns”. 
• Students of all ages are also encouraged to memorize as many digits of pi as they can for a pi reciting contest.

Winter Clothing Drive for New Circles - Feb 21 to Mar 10

• New Circles, a long-standing HC JS Community Partner, is in need of winter clothing.
• Please bring in any gently used winter jackets, snow pants, boots, hats, gloves and mittens. New socks and underwear are needed as well.
• All donations can be made in the bins located outside of the Learning Hub.

Our Bake Sale Needs you!

• Please donate your time or donate delicious treats for our 2^nd Annual Junior School Bake Sale on March 2^nd. Last year’s bake sale was a resounding success, thanks to our parent volunteers who deliciously baked, creatively packaged, and enthusiastically sold these delectable delights!
•  You can help in two ways:

1) Please sign up for a volunteer shift at the following link:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080448aaaa2eab9-Junior

2) Bakers please contact HCPA Bake Sale Coordinators to provide nut-free treats: Mary Dean at marygdean@rogers.com or Erin Carrique at runningerins@yahoo.com

HCPA Used Uniform Sale - March 2 - JS Foyer 

• Sale Date: March 2 during the Bake Sale and PT Conferences

Personalized labels

• If you plan to order labels for your children for school, camp, sports equipment or for any of your labeling needs, please consider supporting Havergal in the process by ordering through Mabel's Labels.  When you place your order, 20% of the order total (tax and shipping excluded) will come back to our school and go towards the Limitless Campaign. You just need to click on the link and make sure to select Havergal College.  https://www.mabelslabels.com/support-a-fundraiser
• Thank you for your continued support of the HCPA!

HCPA Call for Nominations - March 10 Deadline

• The Havergal College Parent Association will be sending out information on the nomination process and available positions on the HCPA.  Interested parents can nominate themselves or someone for any of the positions.  Information will be sent out through your grade reps, but if you have any questions, please contact Andrea Cohen, HCPA Vice-Chair, (andreamcohen@icloud.com)

Don't Miss Mom's Night Out! - April 20

• Join all your mom friends for a fun evening of mixing and mingling on April 20th at the Uptown Loft on Yonge Street.  More details to follow closer to the date.  If you would like to volunteer, please contact Ruth Ley (john-ruth@rogers.com) and Nicole Polygenis (nicole.polygenis@physiohealth.ca).

Father/Daughter Amazing Race - April 23

• Dads and Daughters will enjoy the first ever Amazing Race event to be held at the school on Sunday, April 23rd, from 1-4pm.  More details and information on ticket sales will be available soon. Please contact Kevin Daley (kwdaley@rogers.com) if you have any questions.

This Week at Havergal Junior School

Monday, February 20 

• School closed for Family Day

Tuesday, February 21 (Day 5)

• 7:00 a.m. -8:00 a.m. Swim Team Practice 
• 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Grade 4 Volleyball Squad Team 
• 10:40 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Grade 2 Intramurals
• 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Junior Choir (Mr. MacLean, Music Room)
• 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Typing Club (Ms. MacKinnon, in Hublette)
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. G &G Club (Ms. Moore)
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.  Public Speaking Club ( Ms. Tulli in Fr. Room)
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Primary SIT (Mr. Grise & Ms. Belore - Hublette)

Wednesday, February 22 (Day 6) 

• 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. U12 (D2) Volleyball Practice
• 7:45 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. Student Institute Team -SIT (Learning Hub, all welcome)
• 8:25 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Haverpals
• 10:40 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Grade 3 Intramurals
• 12:00 p.m. Pick-a-time closes for Parent Teacher Interviews
• 3:30 p.m. 4:45 p.m. U11 Volleyball Practice
• 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  (Mr. Grise & Ms. Belore in the Hublette)
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Ukulele Club (Ms. Hickey in Junior Kindergarten)

Thursday, February 23 (Day 7) 

• 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 
• 7:55 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. String Ensemble Practice
• 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Prayers 
• 3:30 p.m. - 4:45p.m. U12 (D1 & D2) Volleyball Practice
• 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. U11 Volleyball Practice
• 3:30 p.m. Typing Club (Ms. McKinnon in the Hublette)
• 3:45 p.m. Creative Cooks Club (Ms. White and Ms. Mastri)
• 3:45 p.m. Nature Lovers’ Club (Ms. Thibeault in 6G)
• 3:45 .m. Squad Karate Club (Summit Karate in the Dining Room)
• 3:45 p.m Forest of Reading Club (French Room with Ms. Rodd)
• 4:00 p.m. - Grade 4 & 5 Volleyball Squad Team Practice

Friday, February 24 (Day 8)

• 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. U12 (D1) Volleyball PracticeCancelled
• 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Math Club (Grades 5 & 6)
• 7:55 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Concert Band Rehearsal
• 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Parent Food Symposium in Upper School Back Dining Hall
• 10:40 a.m. Grade 5 Intramurals
• 11:50 p.m. Grade 6 Intramurals

Important Upcoming Dates Friday, February 17 - PD day for teachers - School closed for students 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.   - Used Uniform Sale - JS Bake Sale Friday, March 10 - Last day of term Monday, March 13 - March 24 - March Break Thursday, April 20  - JS Mom's Night Out! (Uptown Loft on Yonge Street) Sunday, April 23 - Father/Daughter Amazing Race (1 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

  

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