Message from Head of Junior School - May 26, 2017

Dear JS Parents,

Summer break is just around the corner, only 12 more school days left in this school year!

This week we had plenty to celebrate in Havergal athletics!
On Tuesday, May 23, our girls headed to York University for their Track and Field Championships. It was a beautiful sunny day, and all of the participants did extremely well! We had many girls participating in the finals, and the Championship results will be posted soon!

On Wednesday, the Green and Gold softball teams traveled to The Country Day School to play in the championship tournament. Both teams put together all of their learning from over the course of the season to play their very best. At the plate, our hitters were poised and swung the bat with such ferocity that it left their coaches in awe. In the field, gloves were catching balls left, right, and center. In the end, neither team made it to the championship game, but they had a fun time playing against each other in the consolation championship game! Havergal Junior School softball is alive and well. A huge congratulations goes out to the teams for practicing hard all season and making tremendous progress as softball players.

Great job girls!

Warmly,

Leslie Anne Dexter

Please Note:

THE TORCH 
The Torch is now available online!
https://havergalcollege.cld.bz/Torch-Spring-2017

The Torch explores the Havergal approach to learning, showcasing vibrant pictures of our current students and articles about what they are learning in the classroom.

From everyone on the Communications and Marketing team, we hope you enjoy the Spring 2017 Torch. Happy reading!

STUDENTS TO REMAIN IN UNIFORM 

• A reminder that students are to remain in their school uniform until they leave the building at the end of the day. They are not permitted to change into grub clothes for playdates or after-school activities .

CLUBS

• A reminder that there are NO clubs next week.

UNIFORM ORDERS

• There are a number of Green and Gold orders ready for pick-up in the Junior School office. Please come by to pick them up, or ask your daughter to check if there is something that should be brought home.

PARENT WORKSHOP – Supporting Beginning Readers Over the Summer - May 30 (8:30-9:15am)

• 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.

GRANDCHILDREN'S PARTY - May 31 (3:30-5:30 pm)

• All Old Girls and current parents are welcome to join us to celebrate more than 100 years of tradition! The Havergal Grandchildren's Party was started in 1910 by first Principal Ellen Knox for Old Girls and their descendants. The event is an opportunity for all Old Girls, parents, their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren (girls and boys) to visit the school for an afternoon of exciting games, music, pony rides, critters, treats and more. This event takes place rain or shine. We hope to see you here!
• For more information and to RSVP, please visit: https://www.havergal.on.ca/community/old-girls/events/grandchildrens-party/

JK / HAVERPALS PICNIC - June 1st @ Lunch

• This past December, the parents of our Junior Kindergarten students reached 100% class participation for the annual giving campaign. To celebrate this success, the JK students will be participating in an activity which is most meaningful to them, time with their Haverpals! On Thursday, June 1^st, the JK girls will spend the lunch hour on the Cohen Field enjoying a picnic with their Grade 5 Haverpals. The girls will eat lunch together, enjoy a tasty Havergal dessert, and have the opportunity to chat and play games after lunch. Please cross your fingers for a warm, sunny afternoon!

GATOR DAY - June 2nd (1:00-3:00pm)

HC athletic wear, accessorized with House Colours

• Havergal’s Junior School students have been playing in Sports Day since 1937. The spirit of Sports Day is alive with our current students, as it is now known and celebrated annually as Gator Day. The premise and purpose of the day remains the same, which is to come together for an afternoon of fun, sun, House pride and community. The afternoon includes our 10 House teams playing against each other in a variety of fun and physical activities, such as relay races. It is an exciting and healthy active way to end a busy term at the Junior School!
• Girls are asked to bring in a water bottle, sunscreen, and hat.
• Parents are welcome to attend!

LIBRARY BOOKS

• It is almost the end of the school year, and that means that it is time to  begin returning library books. Books must be returned to the library by Friday June 2nd. Once books are returned and accounts for the year are cleared, students will be able to borrow books for the summer beginning Monday, June 5th. Lists are being sent home with students on an as-needed basis. If you would like a list of outstanding books, please email Erica Rodd at erodd@havergal.on.ca  

This Week at Havergal Junior School

Monday, May 29 (Day 5)

• 8:25 a.m. - 8:55 a.m. Prayers (Campaign Creative Presentation)

Tuesday, May 30 (Day 6)

• 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. U10 Soccer Squad (Cohen Field) Final Session
• 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Supporting Beginning Readers of the Summer - Parent Workshop in the Learning Hub
• 11:50 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Haverpal Pen Pal Picnic Lunch for Grades 3 and 4 with Lunch to take place outside

Wednesday, May 31 (Day 7)

• 11:50 a.m. Grade 6 Lunch in Upper School
• 3:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Grandchildren’s Party

Thursday, June 1 (Day 8) 

• 8:30 a.m. - 8:55 a.m. Prayers (Forest of Reading)

Friday, June 2 (Day 9)

• 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Grade 6 Concert Band
• 8:25 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.  Prayers (Wheel Chair Basketball Prayers)

Gator Day

• 12:50 p.m - 3:20 p.m
• 12: 50 p.m. Core teachers walk their class down to the Lower Pitch and students will join their House Group at Lower Pitch
• 1:15 p.m - 2:45 p.m Station Rotation
• 2:45 p.m. Regroup on Lower Pitch for fruit 
• 3:00 p.m. Everyone heads back to school to prepare for dismissal from core classes

• Athletics- n/a

END OF THE YEAR EVENTS Wednesday, May 31 - Grandchildren’s Party (3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.) Friday, June 2 - Gator Day Tuesday, June 6 - Grade 6 Crossing the Bridge Luncheon Friday, June 9 – FINAL PRAYERS - 8:25 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Final JS Prayer           - Leslie Anne Dexter to deliver message           - All families invited to attend Monday, June 12 (4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.) -Morning and After Gator Care Available -Final day of Rose Reisman lunch available @ HC -Grade Six Celebration at 4:00 pm – 5:30 p.m. in JS Gym        -Grade 6 families invited to attend        -Grade 6 students to wear #1 Dress to school all day Tuesday, June 13 - JS CLOSING CEREMONY -AM Gator Care available at 7:15-8:00 am -NO PM Gator Care available -No lunch at school – please ensure that your daughter brings a nourishing snack to sustain her through the morning -11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. JS Closing Ceremony in Brenda Robson Hall (Upper School) - Student Dress: #1 Concert Dress (long sleeved white blouse; hair pinned back from the face using a small plain hair accessory without colour or embellishment, tights)        - All families invited to attend        - Refreshments served at JS following the conclusion of the Closing Ceremony         -Dismissal is from the Junior School at the conclusion of the ceremony, at approximately 12:30 pm.