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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