Dear JS Parents,
A couple of weeks ago, the Grade Six classes were told that the Junior school was looking for something meaningful to do at Christmas time. Something where EVERY single student would be involved in making a positive difference in the lives of others during the holiday season. They were told that if they had a passion to do something for the holiday season, they could come forward with a proposal and see if they could make it happen, So that’s exactly what they did, and started researching organizations that needed assistance. The students found many wonderful organizations and decided on one called the Red Door Family Shelter. The shelter provides services for over 500 families and individuals a year who need safe, emergency shelter. It provides services such as 24-hour emergency housing, medical assistance, child care, counseling, education, life skills training, a weekly food bank, and clothing, toiletries and household items.
Warmly,
Kate White
A couple of weeks ago, the Grade Six classes were told that the Junior school was looking for something meaningful to do at Christmas time. Something where EVERY single student would be involved in making a positive difference in the lives of others during the holiday season. They were told that if they had a passion to do something for the holiday season, they could come forward with a proposal and see if they could make it happen, So that’s exactly what they did, and started researching organizations that needed assistance. The students found many wonderful organizations and decided on one called the Red Door Family Shelter. The shelter provides services for over 500 families and individuals a year who need safe, emergency shelter. It provides services such as 24-hour emergency housing, medical assistance, child care, counseling, education, life skills training, a weekly food bank, and clothing, toiletries and household items.
The students contacted the shelter to see what items would be of particular use at this time of year. After hearing what the needs were, the Grade 6s are now asking that we come together as a community to collect toiletry items, NEW winter clothing accessories, and other items for the Red Door Family Shelter. These items will then be put together as care packages for boys and girls between the ages of 6 to 16.
Each class will be responsible for specific items in order to ensure that we have enough of everything to put together as many care boxes as possible. You should have received a letter yesterday outlining the items your class is responsible to bring. In case you did not receive this letter, the class items are shown on the chart at the link below:
Christmas Giving By Class
A special thank you to Ms. Carayannis for her support of the students in this initiative.
Thank you in advance for your contributions to this wonderful organization! Let’s make this a holiday to remember for everyone!
A special thank you to Ms. Carayannis for her support of the students in this initiative.
Thank you in advance for your contributions to this wonderful organization! Let’s make this a holiday to remember for everyone!
Warmly,
Kate White
Please Note:
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DAY 9 - SPECIAL SCHEDULE
Tuesday, November 28th
Grades 1 to 6 must bring their own lunches and snacks
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 in their physical education uniform with appropriate winter clothing and footwear for their Day 9 activities.
- Kindergarten: Continued exploration of Havergal College’s natural environment, outdoor spaces, and ravine. They will also be meeting animals brought to them by Hands on Exotics, a local animal shelter that rehabilitates and rescues exotic animals
- Grades 1, 2: Students in Grades 1 & 2 will continue to explore High Park, noting changes throughout the seasons and engaging in hands-on forest exploration. They will also participate in a hands-on holiday greenery workshop.
- Grade 3: For their second Day 9, students will make their way to The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough. While there, they will engage in activities that will deepen their understanding of the canoe’s enduring significance to the peoples of Canada.
- 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 and 6: For their second Day 9, students will be traveling to the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto. Students will explore the museum collections and discover the artistic, intellectual, and scientific heritage of Muslim civilizations through participation in a variety of interactive workshops and activities. Students will end their day with an outdoor game of Capture the Flag at Havergal.
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
No tickets are required for this event
- Our Junior and Senior Kindergarten students are feeling the Christmas spirit, and can’t wait to show you their holiday-themed poems and songs. Families and friends of kindergarten students are invited to join us on Friday, December 15 at 2:00 pm in the JS Gym, for what is sure to be a fantastic start to the holiday season.
JUNIOR SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CONCERT GRADES 1-6
Tuesday, December 19th, 2017
PARENT WORKSHOPS
Kindergarten Interactive Workshop for Parents (JK to SK)
WINTER JACKETS DONATIONS FOR NEW CIRCLES
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Eglinton St. George’s United Church, 35 Lytton Blvd, Toronto
- Please note that this year's Junior School Christmas Concert will take place at Eglinton St. George's United Church. Our new and larger venue is located at 35 Lytton Blvd, Toronto. Please note our concert begins at 4:00 p.m. this year. Come listen to our students in Grades 1 - 6 perform holiday favourites. You will be inspired by the work the students have accomplished in a few short months.
- We are thrilled to offer each family 3 tickets this year. Any leftover tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Tickets will be ready for pick-up on Tuesday, December 5th from the Junior School Office.
- If you have tickets that you will not be using, please return them to the JS office by Tuesday, December 12th so we they can be offered to another family.
- Please contact Calen Walker at cwalker@havergal.on.ca if you would like to be placed on the waiting list for extra tickets. Please indicate the number of extra tickets that you require, and we will do our best to accommodate.
PARENT WORKSHOPS
Kindergarten Interactive Workshop for Parents (JK to SK)
Wednesday, November 29 from 8:30am-9:15am in the SK Classroom
Primary Years Parent Math Workshop (JK to Grade 3)
- Please join us on Wednesday, November 29th from 8:30-9:15am for an interactive parent workshop where you will learn tips and tricks on how to support your daughter's development of fine motor skills at home. Fine motor skills are an integral part of developing effective writing skills.
- Please RSVP to Ms. Usha Shanmugathasan at ushanmugathasan@havergal.on.ca
Primary Years Parent Math Workshop (JK to Grade 3)
Tuesday, December 12 from 8:30-9:00am in the JS Learning Hub
PAUL DAVIS: SOCIAL NETWORKING SAFETY
Friday, December 8, 2017
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
For Students in Grades 4 - 6
JS parents welcome to attend
- How do children learn mathematics? What does mathematics instruction look like for your daughter in her classroom each day? How can you as parents best support your daughter in doing/learning mathematics at home?
- Please join our Mathematics Coordinator, Kathy Kubota-Zarivnij, in the HUB (Junior School Library) on Tuesday, December 12 from about 8:30am to 9:15am to learn and discuss ideas.
PAUL DAVIS: SOCIAL NETWORKING SAFETY
Friday, December 8, 2017
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
For Students in Grades 4 - 6
JS parents welcome to attend
- Last week, the HCPA welcomed social media expert Paul Davis to their annual luncheon. Students in the Upper School were also given the opportunity to listen to him share his expertise. Mr. Davis emphasizes "the importance of accountability, responsibility and ownership of their choices, decisions, and actions when using social media." (Kathleen Kirkpatrick, Director of Middle School, Appleby College)
- We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Davis to the Junior School on December 8th between 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to speak with our students in Grades 4 - 6.
- For more information on Paul Davis, please visit his website: http://socialnetworkingsafety.net/
WINTER JACKETS DONATIONS FOR NEW CIRCLES
- New-Circles, a long-time Havergal Community Partner needs out help! They are in need of gently used winter jackets. If you have anything that might be suitable to donate, please place it in one of the bins outside of the JS Learning Hub. Thank you!
ENRICHING GIRLS' MATH (ISSUE 3, NO.3 - 112717)
Leveraging Productive Struggle for Learning
- Student struggles with learning mathematics are often viewed as a problem and are cast in a negative light (Hiebert and Wearne, 2003; Borasi, 1996). Teachers, parents, educators and policymakers routinely look for ways to overcome this perceived ‘‘problem,’’ by regarding it as a learning difficulty and attempt to remove the cause of the struggle through diagnosis and remediation (Adams and Hamm,2008; Borasi, 1996). Through this lens, students’ struggles in learning mathematics are not viewed as meaningful learning opportunities. In contrast, there is an alternative perspective on students’ struggles for learning mathematics. The struggle itself forces a learner to make sense of something that is beyond her current level of understanding.
- Read more at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CdNrvxffxUiAvPWsFfhx6bWg1rUX4OnW/view
HAVERGAL HOODIES BY LAZYPANTS
- Are you looking for a one-of-a-kind gift this holiday season? Havergal hoodies by Lazy Pants are a limited edition gift idea! Hoodies are $105 and come in Adult sizes only: XXS to XL. Quantities are limited.
- Contact Mary Dean (marygdean@rogers.com) or Jennifer Newton (newtonjennifer@me.com) with any questions or your order.
JS MOTHER DAUGHTER PAJAMA JAMS 2018
- Get ready for a new and exciting Mother Daughter event at the JS on January 9th (grade 1) and January 16th (grade 4)! This year, grades 1 and 4 will take part in the Mother Daughter breakfast events to facilitate community building with new families and new girls in these entry years.
- In the Junior School, the Havergal College Parent Association (HCPA), is hosting a "pajama jam" themed breakfast where moms (or another special female) and daughters will arrive in pajamas! As a special bonus, all Junior School girls will have a pajama day on January 16th, 2018!
- A delicious breakfast will be served and guests will also enjoy a slide show and interactive dance -along. The girls will receive photos and stuffies as keep sakes.
- Grade 1 and grade 4 moms, please watch your email for an Evite invitation coming very soon!
- Please contact JS Mother Daughter Co-Chairs: Alnar (dr.meghji@gmail.com) or Ply(ply999@gmail.com) for more information
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 seasoned 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).
UPCOMING !! SAVE THE DATE
- Grade 1 Mother/Daughter Breakfast - January 9 at 7.30am
- Grade 6 Parents Tour the Upper School - January 12 from 8:00-10:00am
- Grade 4 Mother/Daughter Breakfast - January 16 at 7:30am
- JS Father Daughter A Maze-ing Race! - April 29, 2018
This Week at Havergal Junior School
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Monday, November 27 (Day 4)
- 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. U12 Volleyball - Gold Practice
- 8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. JS Prayers
- 11:50 a.m. -12:50 p.m. Chess Club (Learning Hub)
- 2:30 p.m - 3:10p.m. Kindergarten Story Share (JK Classroom)
- 3:30 p.m -4:45 p.m. Volleyball Squad
- 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)
Tuesday, November 28 (Day 9)
- *SPECIAL SCHEDULE*- DAY 9
- 6:50 a.m. - 8:00 a.m U12 Swim Practice
- 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Grade 3 - Exploring the Canoe Museum
- 9:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m Grade 5 & 6 - Aga Khan Museum
- 9:00 a.m. - 3:20 p.m Grade 4 - Young People’s Theatre Excursion
- 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m Grade 1 - Exploring Nature in High Park - Part 2
- 3:30 p.m -4:15 p.m. Junior Choir Rehearsal
- 3:30 p.m -4:30 p.m. Gr. 3 & 4 Creative Movement (JS Gym)
- 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Crafty Science Club (Art Room)
Wednesday, November 29 (Day 5)
- 8:20 a.m. -9:00 a.m. JS Cozy House
- 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Gr.6 Lunch at the Upper School
- 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Coffee & Conversation Gr.1-6 (Grade 2 classroom)
- 3:00 p.m -4:30 p.m. U12 Volleyball - Green - The Bishop Strachan School
- 3:00 p.m -4:45 p.m. U12 Volleyball - Gold - Mini Meet - The Bishop Strachan School
- 3:30 p.m -4:45 p.m. U11 Volleyball Green Practice
- 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)
Thursday, November 30 (Day 6)
- #1 Dress
- 6:50 a.m. - 8:00 a.m U12 Swim Practice
- 8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. JS Prayers
- 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Grade 1&2 Multi-Sport (JS Gym)
- 3:30 p.m -4:45 p.m. U11 Volleyball Green Practice
- 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Coding for Kids Club (Grade 2 Break out)
- 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Kids’ Lit Quiz Club (3P Classroom)
Friday, December 1 (Day 7)
- 8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. JS Prayers
- 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. U12 Volleyball - Green Practice
- 7:45 a.m. - 8:20 a.m. History of Math Club (6C Classroom)
- 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. “The Breadwinner” Movie Excursion
- 1:40 - 2:30 p.m. Guest Speaker; Grade 6 Classes (JS Learning Hub)
LOOK AHEAD
Tuesday, December 12
- Primary Year Math Workshop for Parents JK to Grade 3 (8:30-9:00 am)
Friday, December 15
- JK /SK Christmas Concert
Tuesday, December 19
- Grade 1-6 Christmas Concert (4:00-5:00 pm)
Wednesday, December 20
- Carol Service (7:00 pm-8:20 pm)
Thursday, December 21
- School Closes - Early Dismissal (2:40 pm)
Friday, December 22-January 7
- Christmas Break!
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