Message from Head of Junior School - May, 12, 2017

Dear JS Parents,

This week the Junior School celebrated The Arts with the Kindergarten and Primary Spring Concerts. Yesterday evening the Junior students hosted the Arts' Carousel. This morning we had many special visitors throughout the school as it was Grandpals' Day. What an amazing week! Thank you to all faculty, staff and parents who helped to make this week such an incredible success.

JS Kindergarten Spring Concert and Art Gallery

• On Friday May 5^th, the Junior and Senior Kindergarten girls spoke, sang, and stomped to illuminate the message “Growing Up."  Empowering messages were shared through the performance of the songs "Yes, I Can!", "Everyone Is Special", "Touch The Sky", and "How Far I’ll Go". The girls cheerily participated in French songs as well. Each student shared their future career ambitions through video, and even performed a live reading of Robert Munsch's "Love You Forever".. 

Primary Art Concert

• The grades 1, 2 and 3 students sang and performed French Plays.  The celebration was fun and our girls proudly hosted their families on a tour of their learning through the halls of the Junior School.

JS Art Carousel

• Junior Arts Night is an evening that celebrates the drama, visual art, music, dance, literary arts and media arts that happens across the curriculum. The evening focused on the important process of learning and creation that goes into the final products that are presented. Parents, students and guests enjoyed the travelling experience through spaces of performance and presentations around the school. 

Please Note:

HOUSE SHOUT – TUESDAY, MAY 16 at 2:00 p.m.

STUDENTS TO WEAR HOUSE COLOURS ALL DAY

• ·  Rehearsals are underway and the competition is building as Havergal students prepare to show their House pride and spirit at the annual House Shout!
• ·  At 2 pm, the competition starts to heat up. The whole school meets on Ratcliffe Field where our Junior School students will kick off House Shout 2017 with a delightful medley of cheers. Next, the Upper School Houses will present their cheers to the school and a panel of judges. The House points earned at House Shout will go toward the overall House standing, which will help determine the winner of the House Banner—a Havergal tradition established more than 70 years ago.
• · Parents are welcome to join us for this special event. For those who cannot attend, you can join us live via Twitter or re-live the fun through photos and videos on our Facebook page or our news page.

GRADE 6 HOODIES

• For our current Grade 5 students, who are going into Grade 6 next year, we are delighted to offer a special hooded sweatshirt commemorating your daughter’s final year in the Junior School. Order forms due by: Friday, May 19th. The girls will be fitted for the hoodies on Friday, May 26th, and they will receive them in September.

DROP-IN SIT TIMES

• For the remainder of the year weekly Wednesday morning SIT drop-in time will be moved to Tuesdays at lunch. 

IVY PUB EVENING 

• The HCPA Special Events Committee would love your help in making the Staff Appreciation Event a success!This annual event, called 'Ivy Pub Evening', is next Tuesday, May 16th. On this late afternoon, we honor the entire school's faculty and staff at Havergal who interact with the girls on a daily basis.Parents can participate by donating time, preparing culinary treats (like appetizers, mains, cookies, cakes, loaves, fruit, etc.) or making a monetary donation in the envelope at the Upper School Security Desk.We'd love your participation in making this afternoon special and memorable!Please contact Loree: loreemeneguzzi@gmail.com with any questions.

PARENT WORKSHOP – Supporting Beginning Readers Over the Summer

• Join our Literacy Coordinator, Nancy Tulli, in the HUB on May 30^th from 8:30am – 9:15am for tips and resources. Please contact Nancy at ntulli@havergal.on.ca with any questions.

This Week at Havergal Junior School

Monday, May 15 (Day 4) 

• 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Prayers (Introduction to Mental Health)
• 7:55 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. JS Concert Band Rehearsal-Music Room
• 11:50 a.m. Chess Club (French Room)
• 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. U12, U11, U10 Track and Field Meet @ SAC
• Class dismissed: 11:50 a.m.
• Eat lunch outside of the Phys Ed office
• Bus departure: 12:20 p.m.
• Bus return to HC: 5:45 p.m
• 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 Gold Softball Practice  (Lower Pitch)
• 4:00 p.m. U12 Green Softball Game @ Branksome Hall

Tuesday, May 16 (Day 5)
House Shout - Students wear house colours

• 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. U12 Track and Field Practice at Lawrence Park   
• 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. U10 Soccer Squad (Cohen Field)
• 11:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. Drop-In SIT (Grades 1 - 6; Hublet)
• 2:00 p.m. House Shout Begins
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Primary Student Institute Team (Grades 1 - 3; Hublet)
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Outdoor Adventure Club (Grades 1  2; Gr. 1 Room) CANCELLED
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. G & G Club (Grades 4 - 6; Room 213)

Wednesday, May 17 (Day 6)

• 8:30 a.m. - 8:55 a.m. Community Circles (Mental Health Theme)
• 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Forest of Reading Festival of Trees Excursions (Harbourfront Centre)
• 3:00 p.m. U12 Gold Softball game vs. BVG on Lower Pitch
• Class dismissed: 2:30 p.m.
• Over around 5:00pm

• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Cooking Club (Grades 4 - 6; Dining Room)  CANCELLED
• 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)  

• 4:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. New Family Picnic (Admissions’ Event)
• 4:15 p.m. U12 Green Softball game vs. BVG on Lower Pitch
• Regular school dismissal time 

Thursday, May 18 (Day 7) 

• 8:30 a.m. - 8:55 a.m. Prayers (French Plays)
• 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)
• 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Track and Field Practice at Lawrence Park 
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. U12 Gold Softball Team practice (Lower Pitch) CANCELLED

Friday, May 19 (Day 8)

• 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)  
• 8:25 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Mental Health Assembly
• 12:50 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Regular Afternoon Schedule

MAY- JUNE LOOK AHEAD Wednesday, May 31 - 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.)