Dear JS Parents,
It has been such a pleasure to see so many families over the last two days for Parent-Teacher Conferences. These conversations are an opportunity to discuss your daughter's progress, to see the areas in which she is thriving, and to discuss targeted plans for continued growth. Moreover, they allow us to further strengthen the relationship between home and school. It is important to remember, however, that while the conferences provide an overview of your daughter's academic and social-emotional development, ongoing feedback throughout the year is paramount. Should you ever have questions or concerns, we invite you to contact us, and be assured that we will do the same.
Some questions to reflect on this weekend with your daughter include:
Warmly,
It has been such a pleasure to see so many families over the last two days for Parent-Teacher Conferences. These conversations are an opportunity to discuss your daughter's progress, to see the areas in which she is thriving, and to discuss targeted plans for continued growth. Moreover, they allow us to further strengthen the relationship between home and school. It is important to remember, however, that while the conferences provide an overview of your daughter's academic and social-emotional development, ongoing feedback throughout the year is paramount. Should you ever have questions or concerns, we invite you to contact us, and be assured that we will do the same.
Some questions to reflect on this weekend with your daughter include:
- When did you feel most excited about learning this year?
- Describe a time when you felt challenged in class. What did you do?
- Where do you feel you need support to be your best self? What do you think is the best way to get this support?
- What is one thing that you want your teachers to know about you? How do you think this will help them understand what you need as a learner?
Warmly,
Kate White
Please Note:
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HALLOWEEN - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31
Grub Day
Students will enjoy a fun afternoon full of Halloween themed activities!!
Prizes will be awarded throughout they day for best costume, colouring contest, and for the very popular annual Door Decorating competition! Students are encouraged to bring in items from home to decorate their classroom doors.
Students should also bring their costumes to school. They will change into their costumes after lunch in preparation for the annual Halloween assembly. Students cam wear regular "grub" clothes when not in costume. We ask parents not to send any extra treats for the girls as a treat will be provided by the school.
HALLOWEEN COLOURING CONTEST
Draw a spooky, happy, smiling or scary face on the pumpkin!
Pick up a copy at the JS front office. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative designs!!
Please submit your entries by Monday, October 30 by 9am.
doable. Through the instructional/learning process, Havergal faculty model and encourage a positive disposition towards learning mathematics, as well as by also integrating these mathematical learning process across all 5 mathematics strands (OME, 2005, pp. 31, 65) .
Read more:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B26JAtw9DsNLWW9HaEdlOEZnMFE/view?usp=sharing
UPPER SCHOOL GRANDPALS' DAY - NOVEMBER 6
Please note that there is NO PARKING available for Junior School parents, on Monday, November 6 in the Upper School lot. This is to accommodate for our many visitors on that day.
TICKETS ON SALE! HCPA ANNUAL PARENT LUNCHEON
Pick up a copy at the JS front office. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative designs!!
Please submit your entries by Monday, October 30 by 9am.
REMEMBRANCE DAY - NOVEMBER 6
As always, family and friends are welcome to join us for Prayers or Special Services.
JS Remembrance Day Service will be held on Monday, November 6th from 8:30 - 9:00a.m.
MATHEMATICAL LEARNING PROCESS
It is important that Havergal girls see mathematics as sensible, useful, andMATHEMATICAL LEARNING PROCESS
doable. Through the instructional/learning process, Havergal faculty model and encourage a positive disposition towards learning mathematics, as well as by also integrating these mathematical learning process across all 5 mathematics strands (OME, 2005, pp. 31, 65) .
Read more:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B26JAtw9DsNLWW9HaEdlOEZnMFE/view?usp=sharing
UPPER SCHOOL GRANDPALS' DAY - NOVEMBER 6
Please note that there is NO PARKING available for Junior School parents, on Monday, November 6 in the Upper School lot. This is to accommodate for our many visitors on that day.
TICKETS ON SALE! HCPA ANNUAL PARENT LUNCHEON
The HCPA Annual Parent Luncheon is on Friday, November 17, from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm at The Estates of Sunnybrook. Please use this link to register: https://events.veracross.com/hc/55-hcpa-parent-lunch
All parents are invited to attend our luncheon. We are excited to announce that this year our guest speaker is Paul Davis, a social networking and internet safety educator, who speaks to parents and students about safety in the digital age. Paul has presented to schools across the country as well as to law enforcement and corporations. In his presentation, Social Networking and Online Safety, Paul will talk about proper use of technology, potential dangers in using social media, cyberbullying, online privacy, and so much more. More information on Paul can be found at www.socialnetworkingsafety.net.
This event is a great opportunity for both new and returning parents to meet one another in our community. Seating will be by grade. We hope to see you there.
GRADE 1 PARENTS' SOCIAL
Save the Date - Thursday, November 16, 2017
HAVERGAL HOODIES BY LAZYPANTS
Havergal hoodies by Lazy Pants are going fast! They will be sold during Parent-Teacher Interviews on October 26th and 27th, as well as at the Havergal Parent Luncheon on November 17th. Parents and students can try them on, charge them to their student account, and take their hoodies with them! Hoodies are $105 and come in Adult sizes only: XXS to XL. Quantities are limited. Contact Mary Dean or Jennifer Newton with any questions or if you are interested in purchasing a hoodie.
CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT BARK FOR SALE
New holiday fundraiser this year – the HCPA will be selling classic peppermint bark (lovingly made by Havergal parents)! Two sizes available – 100g grab bags for $10 and 500g gift boxes for $40. Order online now at the link below for all your holiday gift giving needs! Ready for pick up at the school Nov. 20th and 21st.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - WELCOME COMMITTEE
The Havergal JS Welcome Committee is still looking for volunteers to give tours during the school day to new families that are interested in applying to Havergal. Applications to Havergal JS are way up again this year, and there are many families interested in seeing the amazing school we have! There is no commitment required, you can sign-up for tours whenever it is convenient for your schedule. A "sign-up genius" link is sent, usually on Friday, to all the volunteers on the Welcome Committee email distribution list. The link opens up to a list of all the tours for the following week (date, time, and grade that the family is interested in applying for). Simply click on the time that works best for you – that’s it - no further emails back and forth. You can also check back throughout the week using the same link to see which tours are still available or even just to see if your friend is signed up to give a tour so you can tag team the new family. Hesitant to do a tour on your own? Please feel free to reach out to some of the volunteers that have been doing tours for many years to get a better sense of the route and the information to share. Often the new parents have the same questions you may have had when applying to Havergal. Please do consider being a part of the Welcome Committee this school year. If you are interested, please email Steven R. (steven.rathwell@yahoo.ca).
This Week at Havergal Junior School
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Monday, October 30 (Day 4)
- JS Winter Athletic Online Registration Opens for the week (details will be sent separately)
- 8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. JS Prayers
- 11:50 a.m. -12:50 p.m. Chess Club (Learning Hub)
- 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Drama Club Gr. 1-2 (Grade 1 Classroom)
- 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Drama Club Gr. 3-4 (Kindergarten Classroom)
- ALL Swim Classes are CANCELLED
- 2:30 p.m - 3:15 p.m. JS Halloween Assembly
- 3:30 p.m -4:15 p.m. Junior Choir Rehearsal CANCELLED
- 3:30 p.m -4:30 p.m. Multisport Squad NEW EARLIER TIME CANCELLED
- 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Crafty Science Club (Art Room) CANCELLED
Wednesday, November 1 (Day 6)
- 3:45 p.m -4:30 p.m. Primary Choir Rehearsal
- 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Video Game Design (6C Classroom)
- 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. SIT Club (3L Classroom)
- 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Soccer Squad
- 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Basketball Squad
Thursday, November 2 (Day 7)
- #1 Dress
- 6:50 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Swim Squad
- 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. JS Prayers
- 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Coding for Kids Club (2T Classroom)
- 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Kids’ Lit Quiz Club (5L Classroom)
Friday, November 3 (Day 8)
- 7:45 a.m. - 8:20 a.m. History of Math Club (6C Classroom)
- 8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. JS Prayers
- 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation Gr.4 (JS Foyer & Gr.4 Classrooms)
- 1:00pm – 2:00pm - Coffee and Conversation JK/SK (JS Foyer & JK/SK Classrooms)
- 2:00pm – 3:00pm - Coffee and Conversation Gr.1 (JS Foyer & Gr.1 Classrooms)
LOOK AHEAD
Monday, November 6
- JS Remembrance Day Service (8:30 a.m.- 9 a.m.)
Tuesday, November 7 - School closes for Midterm Break @ 3:30pm Wednesday, November 8 - Monday, November 13 - Midterm Break - NO CLASSES Tuesday, November 14 - Classes resume Monday, November 20 - Friday, December 1st - JS Winter Athletic Tryouts
Tuesday, December 12
- JS Toasty Tuesday (8:30am-9:30am)
Friday, December 15
- JK /SK Christmas Concert (2:00pm-3:00pm)
Tuesday, December 19
- Grade 1-6 Christmas Concert (4:00pm-6:00pm)
Wednesday, December 20
- Carol Service (7:00pm-8:20pm)
Thursday, December 21
- School Closes - Early Dismissal (2:40pm)
Friday, December 22-January 7
- Christmas Break- NO CLASSES |
