Message from the Head of the Junior School - Friday, April 7, 2017

Dear JS Parents,

Spring is in the air, and we are delighted to see so many of our girls participating in co-curricular activities.  With over 100 girls on Athletic Teams, and 150 in clubs, it is easy to see that the HC experience extends far beyond the walls of the classroom.  Below are several quotes taken from some of our student participating in clubs and athletics this term:


"I like being in SIT because I get to investigate things that I am really interested in.  I've been doing it all year.  I asked the question 'Why do people sometimes bully each other?'  It doesn't make sense to me, but now I have learned that sometimes people feel bad about themselves, or don't even understand that it hurts people.  Next, I am excited to try and find ways to stop it." (Grade 3)

"I've been playing soccer since I was three. I get to exercise, learn to play the game, and now I am excited that I get to play with my friends at school." (Grade 3)

"I have never played softball before, but I am trying out for the team.  I am really enjoying getting to play, but don't know if I will make it." (Grade 6)

"I am in the Outdoor Adventure Club, and I love it!  We tried to find the end of the creek, and walked all the way from the Junior School to the Upper School but we couldn't find where it started or ended.  We had to look at a map inside to figure it out. I think next year this club should be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday!" (Grade 1)

Warmly,

Leslie Anne 

Please Note:

Attendance

• If your daughter will be late,or will not be at school, we need you to let the office (416-483-3843 ext 6510 or jsoffice@havergal.on.ca) and the classroom teacher know by 8:30 a.m. 
• If Ms. Nielsen or Ms. Cifani call you regarding your daughter's attendance, please return their phone call ASAP, as the student's safety is our primary concern.

Junior School Moms' Night Out - April 20th

• Please join us for our fabulous "Gators on the Town" evening with fellow Havergal moms on Thursday, April 20th at 7pm at the Uptown Loft.
• Chat over wine and hors d’oeuvres while browsing cool products or enjoying a mini mani or make-up application! There will be door prizes and a free pizza lunch will be awarded to the class with the most tickets sold before April 14th, so get your ticket TODAY!
• Tickets are $75 per person. There is a special rate of $120 per person if you would like to attend both events. Ticket price includes two drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
• You may purchase your tickets with Visa or Mastercard through the following link: https://events.veracross.com/hc/9-jsmno

LAST CALL:  Dad and Daughter A-Maze-ing Race on April 23 

• Additional tickets are available for our first ever Dad and Daughter A-Maze-ing Race! The deadline to purchase tickets is this Sunday, April 9 at midnight. 
• Click here or copy and paste this link for more information on the event and to purchase your tickets:  https://events.veracross.com/hc/11-fddar
• Ticket sales will permanently close after midnight on Sunday, April 9th, so DON'T DELAY, GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

HCPA Nomination Process for the 2017-2018 School Year

• The Havergal College Parent Association (HCPA) nomination process is now open for the 2017 - 2018 school year!
• For the upcoming 2017 - 2018 school year, there are open positions including HCPA Vice-Chair, Grade Rep Convenors, Special Events Coordinators, Celebration Saturday Co-Chair, and many more.
• Please follow this link for more details and to nominate yourself or someone you know, by April 7, 2017: at https://goo.gl/forms/uIxi7QCHlCVk2EI72 . 
• Should you have any questions about volunteering with the HCPA, please contact Robyn Spector, HCPA Chair, at spector@rogers.com

Gator Care Reminders

• Gator Care starts at 7:15 a.m. There is NO supervision for students prior to this.
• If a student has a sibling that has an athletic practice that begins at 7:00 a.m., she is to go to the practice with her sister until 7:15 a.m. 
• The protocol for students attending Gator Care is that they are signed-in by Gator Care supervisors, and then must be signed-out by their parent, or other authorized adult.
• When a student has been signed out of Gator Care, they are asked to leave and are then under the supervision of their parent or other authorized adult. 
• Siblings not registered at Havergal College, are not to attend Gator Care.

Skate Donations

• Do you have skates (hockey or figure) that your children have outgrown, but are still in good shape?  If so, the JS Phys Ed Department would like to use them for girls that may not own a pair, so that can participate in skating next winter.  
• Skates can be dropped at the JS Phys Ed Office anytime between now and the end of the year.  

This Week at Havergal Junior School

Monday, April 10  (Day 5)

• 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. JS Concert Band Rehearsal
• 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Prayers (Passover Prayers)
• 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
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.  Squad Floor Hockey
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Green &Gold U12 Softball Practice (Lower Pitch) 

Tuesday, April 11 (Day 6)

• 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. U10 Squad Soccer Team (Cohen Field)
• 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. U12 Track and Field (Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute - Parents please bring your daughter directly to the field at Lawrence Park.  Coaches will walk everyone back to Havergal at 8:15 a.m.)
• 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Grade 4M kilt Fitting
• 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Junior Choir 
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Primary Student Institute (Hublet)
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Outdoor Adventure Club (Rm 119)
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. G & G Club (Rm 213)

Wednesday, April 12 (Day 7)

• 7:45 a.m. - 8:20 a.m. JS Morning Student Institute Team (Learning Hub)
• 8:25 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Haverpals
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Primary Choir (Music Room)  
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Cooking Club (Dining Room)
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Junior Student Institute Team (Hublet)
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Mindfulness and the Art of Drawing Club (Room 117) CANCELLED
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Primary Choir
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. U12 GREEN Softball Practice (Lower Pitch)

Thursday, April 13 (Day 8)

• 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. U12 Track & Field Practice  (Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute - Parents please bring your daughter directly to the field at Lawrence Park.  Coaches will walk everyone back to Havergal at 8:15 a.m.) 
• 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Prayers
• 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. 4P kilt Fitting 
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Gator Gardening Club (Dining Room) 
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Board Games Club (French Room)
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Junior Journalist Club (Hublet)
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. U12 GOLD Softball Practice (Lower Pitch)

Friday, April 14 

• School Closed

APRIL- JUNE LOOK AHEAD Friday, April 14 - Monday, April 17 -School Closed for Easter Tuesday, April 18 -Classes resume Thursday, April 20 - Founders’ Day (Grades 1 - 12) @ St. Paul’s Cathedral (9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.) Thursday, April 20 - JS Mom's Night Out! (Uptown Loft on Yonge Street @ 7:00 p.m.) Sunday, April 23 - Father/Daughter Amazing Race (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Friday, May 5 - JK/SK Spring Concert (2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.) Tuesday, May 9 - Primary Arts’ Night Concert (Grades 1 - 3; 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) Thursday, May 11 - Junior Arts’ Night Carousel (Grades 4 - 6; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) Friday, May 12 - JS Grandpals’ Day (10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) Tuesday, May 16 - House Shout (1:45 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.) Wednesday, May 30 - Grandchildren’s Party (3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.) Friday, June 9 - Final JS Prayers (8:25 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.) Monday, June 12 - Grade 6 Leaving Celebration (Grade 6 students and families only; 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.) Tuesday, June 13 - JS Closing Ceremony @ Brenda Robson Hall (11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.) - JS Closing Day Reception @ Junior School (11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)

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