Dear JS Parents,
Today the Havergal Junior School welcomed special guest; Jonathan Crow, Concertmaster of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra to our morning Prayers. Thank you to our Music Teachers for arranging Mr. Crow's visit. This event was the kickoff to our Arts' Week. Please see details below.
Congratulations to the JK and SK students and our Kiddie Team for their concert ('Growing Up') this afternoon. The girls performed with gusto and a real sense of confidence. Bravo!
Today the Havergal Junior School welcomed special guest; Jonathan Crow, Concertmaster of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra to our morning Prayers. Thank you to our Music Teachers for arranging Mr. Crow's visit. This event was the kickoff to our Arts' Week. Please see details below.
Congratulations to the JK and SK students and our Kiddie Team for their concert ('Growing Up') this afternoon. The girls performed with gusto and a real sense of confidence. Bravo!
Warmly,
Leslie Anne
Please Note:
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SPRING WEATHER
- Please remember to send your girls to school prepared for the Canadian elements; boots, hats, and extra socks are recommended.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: ARTS CAROUSEL
- On Tuesday, May 9th, Rosa Mastri will require a number of parent volunteers to come in to the JS for a couple of hours each, to set up easels, frames and display the girls artwork. If you are able to volunteer, please email our Volunteer Coordinator Niamh Stewart at duncstew@yahoo.co.uk and let her know when you are able to help on May 9th.
DROP-IN SIT TIMES
- For the remainder of the year weekly Wednesday morning SIT drop-in time will be moved to Tuesdays at lunch. Students should eat their lunch at their normal times, and then they are welcome to come to the Hub to work on their projects, share ideas and stay curious!
CRESCENT SCHOOL SCIENCE OLYMPICS
- Last Saturday, we sent 3 students from each of grades 4, 5 and 6 to the annual Crescent School Science Olympics invitational. The morning was filled with fun science demonstrations as well as hands-on science challenges for each of the grades. Activities ranged from laser light mazes, to egg drops, human body quizzes, electricity and other science challenges. For a final activity, the students were split into cooperative groups with members from other schools and our girls stood out as leaders in cooperation and communication as they helped their new team members solve additional challenges. All our girls shone on Saturday and the grade 5 students did particularly well, placing 2nd overall. Congratulations to Olivia K., Audrey G., Kaitlyn D., Kasey K., Emily, Z., Allison C., Claire R., Emma G., and Sarah H.
PARENT SURVEY - THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!
- Thank you to everyone who has completed the parent survey. We appreciate your time and thoughtful responses. This is a final reminder for those who would like to participate but have not had a chance to do so. The survey will be closed later today. The links and passwords are below. If you have daughters in both the Junior and Upper Schools, please feel free to complete both surveys.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Primary Arts' Night (Students in Grades 1 - 3)
- This event highlights Canadian music through song, a hallway gallery of artwork and written work, and integrated dance projects.
- Dress: Students are to be in #1 Concert Dress (long sleeves and kneesocks). Hair should be tied back from the face with minimal hair accessories.
Thursday, May 11th (6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)
Junior Arts' Night Carousel (Students in Grades 4 - 6)
- This event celebrates the Arts, showcasing the ways that dance, drama, literary arts, media arts, music and visual arts are integrated across the curriculum. Travel from venue to venue to enjoy the artwork that fills the hallways, to listen to music and poetry, watch animations, French plays, dances and more.
- Dress: Students are to be in #1 Concert Dress (long sleeves, and kneesocks). Hair should be tied back from the face with minimal hair accessories
Grade 4 Parents: Please note that the Grade 4 Arts Carousel runs 7:00PM-8:00PM. Students will begin their evening with a musical performance in our Junior School Gym. We ask that your daughter arrive at the Senior Kindergarten Classroom for 6:45PM. They will meet their core teachers in this space. After her performance your daughter will be guiding you through the school during this event. Each student will participate in a musical performance, a French Play and tour their family on a gallery walk, explaining their work from over the course of the year.
Grade 5 Parents: Please note that the Grade 5 Arts Carousel runs 6:45PM-7:45PM. Students will begin their evening with a musical performance in our Junior School Gym. We ask that your daughter arrive at the Junior Kindergarten Classroom for 6:30PM. They will meet their core teachers in this space. At the end of the evening please ask your daughter to put her instrument into her assigned case and secure it back in the storage cupboard.
Grade 6 Parents: Please note that the Grade 5 Arts Carousel runs 6:30PM-7:30PM. We ask that your daughter arrive at the JS Music Room for 6:00PM for warm-up and tuning with our clinicians. Their performance will begin in the Junior School Gym at 6:30pm. At the end of the evening please ask your daughter to put her instrument into her assigned case and secure it back in the storage cupboard.
Friday, May 12th (9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
Junior School Grandpals' Day
- The Junior School is opening its doors to grandparents and grand-friends! Please invite your daughter’s grandparents/grand-friends to share a special morning of visiting classrooms, touring the girls' favourite spots in the school, participating in an assembly together, and sharing some time together at recess, with cookies and lemonade.
- If you are not able to attend and would like to send your grandchild a special message on Grandpals' Day, please send an email with your note to: Calen Cifani at ccifani@havergal.on.ca
JUNIOR AND UPPER SCHOOL STAFF APPRECIATION EVENT - MAY 16TH
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Junior School staff and faculty were
treated to a lovely appreciation day this week and we thank all parents who
helped make it a success. All Havergal faculty and staff are invited to
attend, “ Ivy
Pub Evening “ being held on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. This event is a great opportunity
for parents to say thank you to all the faculty and staff at Havergal who
interact with the girls on a daily basis. This event honours everyone on the
staff in the Junior and Upper Schools! Parents can participate by donating
time, preparing culinary treats, or making a donation to help support
this event. For details please contact Loree: loreemeneguzzi@gmail.com. Everyone is needed
to help make the afternoon special and memorable.
PARENT WORKSHOP – Supporting Beginning Readers Over the Summer
- Is your daughter in JK, SK or Grade 1? Are you wondering how you can support her literacy skills when she isn’t in school? Is she bringing "just right" books home? What does summer reading look like for your daughter?
- Join our Literacy Coordinator, Nancy Tulli, in the HUB on May 30th from 8:30 – 9:15am for tips and resources. Please contact Nancy at ntulli@havergal.on.ca with any questions.
GET YOUR CREATIVE JUICES FLOWING!
- The Havergal College Parent Association (HCPA) is looking for someone with some creative flair and strong written communication skills to join the dynamic HCPA team! Are you the right candidate?
- This position is predominantly working from your computer to create very short written communication pieces and events that may be included in Mrs. Dexter's Friday Blog. You will also work as a team with an Upper School Communications Convenor to prepare short written monthly pieces for Inside Havergal or the Torch Magazine. You may be writing 4-5 short pieces throughout the year and attend a monthly HCPA meeting. No experience required other than strong writing skills and willingness to join an exciting team! Interested candidates please contact Robyn Spector, HCPA Chair, spector@rogers.com.
This Week at Havergal Junior School
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Monday, May 8 (Day 7)
- 7:55 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. JS Concert Band Rehearsal - Music Room
- 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Prayers (Grade 6 Animation Prayers)
- 11:50 a.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. Squad Floor Hockey (Grades 1 -3; Gym)
- 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. U12 Green and Gold Softball Practice (Lower Pitch)
Tuesday, May 9 (Day 8)
- 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. U10 Soccer Squad (Cohen Field)
- 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. U12 Track and Field Practice at Lawrence Park
- 11:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. Drop-In SIT (Grades 1 - 6; Hublet)
- 12:50 p.m. - 1:40 p.m. Junior Choir performance at Cinquantenaire & Stoneagers Luncheon @ BRH (Jeff and Leslie)
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:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Primary Student Institute Team (Grades 1 - 3; Hublet)CANCELLED
- 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Outdoor Adventure Club (Grades 1 & 2; Gr. 1 Room) CANCELLED
- 3:30 p.m. U12 Green Softball Game vs CDS on Ratcliffe
- 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. G & G Club (Grades 4 - 6; Room 213)
- 4:30 p.m. U12 Gold Softball Game vs CDS on Ratcliffe
Wednesday, May 10 (Day 1)
- 7:45 a.m. - 8:20 a.m. JS Morning Student Institute Team (Grade 1 -6; Hub) RESCHEDULED toTuesday at 11:50 a.m.
- 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Cooking Club (Grades 4 - 6; Dining Room)
- 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Junior Student Institute Team (Grades 4 - 6; Hublet)
- 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Mindfulness and the Art of Drawing Club (Grades 4 - 6; Room 117)
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. U12 Green Softball Team practice (Lower Pitch) CANCELLED
Thursday, May 11 (Day 2)
All clubs cancelled today
- 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Track and Field Practice at Lawrence Park
- 7:55 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Junior School String Ensemble (Music Room)
- 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Gator Gardening Club (Grades 1 -3; Dining Room)
- 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Board Games Club (Grades 1 -3; French Room)
- 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Junior Journalist Club (Grades 4 - 6; Hublet)
- 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. U12 Gold Softball Team practice (Lower Pitch) CANCELLED
Friday, May 12 (Day 3)
- 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Last Math Club (Grade 5 & 6; Hublet)
- 7:55 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Strings Rehearsal (Music Room)
- 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Coffee and Tea in the Learning Hub for Grandpals
- 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Period 3 Grandpals go to their grandchild’s class
- 9:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. Students tour Grandpals around the school. Opportunity for pics @ photo booth
- 9:50 a.m. Grandchildren and Grandpals return to core classrooms
- 10:00 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. Grandpals’ Assembly
- 10:40 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Recess Grandpals and students eat cookies and lemonade outside.
- 11:00 a.m. - Hugs & Goodbyes - regular afternoon classes resume
MAY- JUNE
LOOK AHEAD
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) ( 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.) |
