Message from Head of Junior School - October 6, 2017

Dear JS Parents,

Today's Harvest Festival was a wonderful way to kick off the Thanksgiving long weekend!  The girls, under the fabulous direction of Mr. Jeff MacLean and Ms. Rachel Read, sang so beautifully and filled the Brenda Robson Hall with such joy and gratitude.  For those of you who were able to attend our service today, you would have heard Mrs. Helen-Kay Davy re-tell an old Chinese Proverb. (Click here to read the story).  It speaks to the importance of compassion, sharing our many blessings, and trust; all themes that are so relevant at this time of year.  I encourage you to read the story with your daughter and to share your thoughts on it with each other.

Finally, I am so pleased to share that our community was able to collect 1396 pounds of food for the North York Harvest Food Bank. Thank you for your generosity.  

On behalf of all of the staff and faculty of the Junior School, we wish you a restful and happy Thanksgiving weekend.

Warmly,

Kate White

Please Note:

PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE!
Photo day pictures are now available to purchase online!
1.)  Click this link  www.echophotography.ca
2.)  Search by student's name
3.)  The password is your daughter's student number
If you are unsure of your daughter's student number, please contact  her homeform teacher.  You will receive a class picture in a mount, free of charge. If you would like additional class pictures they may be ordered from your daughters gallery.  Please place your order by the October 22 deadline.  If you have any questions or any difficulty accessing your pictures kindly email Cameron Hubbs at cameron@echophotography.ca 

DAY 9 - SPECIAL SCHEDULE 
Tuesday, October 10
Grades 1 to 6 must bring their own lunches
Rose Reisman Catering will not be providing lunches on this day for Grades 1-6.
Kindergarten will receive their Rose Reiseman lunches.
Please ensure to send your daughters to school with appropriate fall/winter clothing and footwear for their Day 9 activities.

• Kindergarten:  Exploration of Havergal College’s natural environment, outdoor spaces, and ravine.

• Grades 1, 2: Students in Grades 1 & 2 will have the opportunity to explore High Park four times throughout the year, noting changes throughout the seasons.  They will also participate in a variety of community building activities to strengthen their peer relationships.

• Grade 3:  For their first Day 9, they will make their way to Toronto Island, and have the opportunity to look at their city from their southern-most point.  While there, they will engage in community building activities that ask them to consider the needs of others, and how they contribute to their community.

• Grade 4:  Students will participate in drama workshops and will be viewing a play with Young Peoples’ Theatre (YPT). The workshops and play challenge our students to consider their own values, as well as how to develop the confidence to stick to them.

• Grades 5, 6, 7, 8: Keeping this is mind, at our first Day 9 on Tuesday October 10^th, students in Grades 5-8 will be learning about the passions, purposes, and skills of over 20 guest speakers from our alumnae and parent community. In the afternoon, Future Design School will facilitate workshops with students to help them hone in on a passion project that they will continue to work on throughout the school year.

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.

ENRICHING GIRLS' MATH (ISSUE 2, No.1)

What do you value about mathematics learning and achievement, in elementary school? Do you value (a) knowing math facts; (b) doing math quickly; (c) learning mathematics beyond the grade level; (d) solving problems in order to develop understanding, reasoning and proving?  The ways we have learned mathematics and the ways we need to use mathematics in our professional work do influence our values about mathematics education.
Click here for more information

HCPA ANNUAL PARENT LUNCHEON

Tickets on sale soon!

Save the date for this year’s HCPA Annual Parent Luncheon: Friday, November 17, from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm at The Estates of Sunnybrook.

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 is done by grade. Mark your calendars now! Parents will receive their invitations via email soon. We hope to see you there.

JS FATHER/DAUGHTER AMAZING RACE

Save the Date - Sunday, April 29, 2018

UPCOMING MEETINGS - ALL PARENTS ARE WELCOME!

HCPA Meeting  - Tuesday, October 17 @ 8:30am in the Back Dining Room,  

JS Grade Rep Meeting – Wednesday, October 18 @ 8:30am in the Learning Hub.

SWEETS FROM THE EARTH FUNDRAISER

LAST CALL!!! 

PLEASE participate in our School-wide fundraiser in support of our Community Partners and enjoy the goodies offered by our friends at Sweets from the Earth. Sales are ongoing and will close on October 10 at 5 p.m. Pick up for both the Junior School and Upper School will be at Havergal in the Temerty Commons from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2017.  Share the link with your family, friends and neighbours and ENJOY!  

Sweets From The Earth (https://havergal.sweetsfromtheearth.com/support).

HAVERGAL HOODIES BY LAZYPANTS

Havergal hoodies by Lazy Pants are here! They're black with the word 'Havergal' written across the bottom back in block letters. They will be available at the JS coffee morning on October 11th and the US coffee morning on Oct 16th. 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. See the photo attached. Contact Mary Dean or Jennifer Newton with any questions or if you are interested in purchasing a hoodie, but cannot attend the coffee mornings.

CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT BARK FOR SALE

It may only be September, but it’s never too early to get into the holiday spirit. The HCPA is pleased to be selling chocolate peppermint bark as a fundraiser to support the Limitless Campaign. Orders will be available well in time for the holiday season. We will send out more information soon. 

NEW CIRCLES - HALLOWEEN COSTUME DRIVE

Our valued community partner New Circles has asked for our help! They are in need of new or gently used Halloween costumes for children of all ages. If you can help support this Spooktacular event, please drop the costumes off in the bins outside of the Learning Hub before October 18. As always, your contributions are very much appreciated.

TORONTO ANIMAL SERVICES - SUPPLIES DRIVE

Two Grade 3 students spoke in prayers this morning about an issue to close to their heart.  One of these students recently adopted a dog, and found out that the shelter they had worked with was in desperate need of blankets, towels, beds, and toys (especially Kong and rope toys). If you have any one of these items, please drop them off in the bin outside the Learning Hub.

USED TEXTBOOKS

The HCPA is hosting another textbook collection on October 17, from 7:30 am to 1 pm, in the Ellen Knox Library. Students may return books they no longer need that were purchased for this academic year. Before dropping off textbooks in the Legacy Theatre, students need to call Canadian School Book Exchange (CSBE) at 905-828-7200 to obtain a Return Authorization Number. Also, please note that books of any nature, including textbooks no longer used at HC, children's books and general interest books and fiction, will also be accepted on consignment on that date. For questions, contact jean.metcalfe@hotmail.com. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Morning & Afternoon Volunteers needed!  Junior School Moms & Dads,Do you have 30 minutes in the morning or 15 minutes in the afternoon to help at drop off or pick up?  We need extra hands to open card doors and make sure the JS girls (especially our little SK and JK girls) are getting out from their cars so parents don't have to park in the driveway and get out to open doors for the little ones.
Please click on the link below and sign up for a 30 min morning or 15 min afternoon slot! http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e4aa8a92f4-havergal

DIWALI PRAYERS: MONDAY, OCTOBER 23

The JS will be celebrating Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights on Monday, October 23.  One of our amazing parent volunteers has agreed to coordinate this.  Should you or your daughter wish to participate, please contact Calen Walker in the JS office, and she will connect you (cwalker@havergal.on.ca). 

CLUBS

• Clubs begin the week of October 16

This Week at Havergal Junior School

Monday, October 9 (Day 3)
HOLIDAY- SCHOOL CLOSED

Tuesday, October 10 (Day 9)
DAY 9 - Special Schedule

6:50 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.    PR:  U11/U12 Swim Team

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.    PR: U12 D1 Basketball (Green) CANCELLED

7:20 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.    PR: U12 Cross Country (Grades 4,5,6 ONLY)

8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.    Grade 4 - Young People’s Theatre Excursion

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.    Grade 3 - Exploring Toronto Island Excursion

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.    Grades 1 and 2 - Exploring  Nature in High Park Excursion

3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.   Junior Choir Rehearsal

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.   Multisport Squad NEW TIME

Wednesday, October 11 (Day 8)

• 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.    PR: U11 Basketball (Green)
• 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.   JS (JK-Gr.6) Parent Coffee Morning
• 2:00 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.    GAME: U12 Gold Basketball mini-tournament @ VC
• Class Dismissal: 11:50 a.m.
• Campus Departure: 12:15 p.m.
• Game 1: 2:00 p.m.
• Game 2: 3:40 p.m.
• Estimated Departure from Venue: 4:30 p.m.
• Estimated Return to Campus: 5:15 p.m.
• 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.    GAME: U11/U12 Swim Meet @ BH
• Class Dismissal: 11:50 am
• Campus Departure: 12:30 p.m.
• Estimated Departure from Venue: 3:45 p.m.
• Estimated Return to Campus: 4:15 p.m.
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.    Basketball Squad
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.    Primary Choir Rehearsal
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.    Soccer Squad (This may get moved to Thursday)
• 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.    GAME: U11/U12 Green Soccer @ SMLS (travelling with basketball team)
• 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.    GAME: U12 Green Basketball @ SMLS (travelling with soccer team)
• Class Dismissal: 2:15 p.m.
• Campus Departure: 2:30 p.m.
• Estimated Departure from Venue: 5:00 p.m
• Estimated Return to Campus: 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 12 (Day 1)

• 6:50 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.    Swim Squad
• 8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.    JS Prayers
• 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Jr Welcome Committee OH Sign Painting
• 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.    GAME: U12 Cross Country Meet (Grades 4-6) @ Norval
• Class Dismissal: 11:30 a.m. (eat lunch outside Gym and get changed)
• Campus Departure: 12:00 p.m.
• Estimated Departure from Venue: 4:00 p.m.
• Estimated Return to Campus: 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. dependent on traffic
• 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.    PR: U11 /U12 Soccer (Green) (Squad might join them for a scrimmage TBD)
• 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.    GAME: U11 Basketball (Green) vs. BH (Upper School)
• Class Dismissal: 3:20 p.m.
• Campus Departure to walk to Upper School Gym: 3:30 p.m.
• 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.    GAME: U12 Green Basketball vs. TFS (Upper School)
• Class Dismissal: 3:20 p.m.
• Campus Departure to walk to Upper School Gym: 3:30 p.m.
• 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.    PR: U12 Gold Basketball (gym location TBD - either US or JS)

Friday, October 13 (Day 2)

• 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.    PR: U12 Gold Basketball (JS gym)
• 8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.    JS Prayers
• 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.  US Friday Lunch Clubs
• 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.   Jr Welcome Committee OH Sign Painting

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER LOOK AHEAD Monday, October 16 - JS Photo Retakes - Clubs start this week! Thursday, October 19 - JS Open House Tours (8:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.) Monday, October 23 - JS/US Winter Athletic Online Registration Opens - Diwali Prayers Thursday, October 26 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (1:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) Friday, October 27 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) - No Classes Tuesday, October 31 - JS Halloween Assembly (2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.) 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