Dear JS Parents,
This month in prayers we have been focusing on courage as a character trait. As part of this, we have identified that courage can often only be shown in the face of fear. Today, our students in Grades 4 - 6 went to see the movie "Wonder" based on the novel by RJ Palacio. It tells the story of a ten year old boy named Auggie Pullman, who was born with a facial deformity, and is often on the receiving end of unkind behaviour, and curious stares. His decision to go to school with his peers, rather than be homeschooled requires him to be show courage and to persevere.
Students in Grade 1 - 3 remained at school, and spoke about how difficult it can be to show bravery. Rev. Douglas shared a book called "Stand Up For Yourself: The Kids' Book of Courage" by Anders Hanson. In it, the author identifies some of the ways that we can show courage every day. For example: getting a shot at the doctor, when we know it may hurt a little, but will keep us healthy; trying new things when we don't know what to expect; asking for help; telling the truth, performing in front of others; and sharing your feelings.
On Monday, we will be talking about some of the ways that we have seen Havergal Junior School girls show courage, and challenge ourselves to continue being brave.
Warmly,
Kate White
This month in prayers we have been focusing on courage as a character trait. As part of this, we have identified that courage can often only be shown in the face of fear. Today, our students in Grades 4 - 6 went to see the movie "Wonder" based on the novel by RJ Palacio. It tells the story of a ten year old boy named Auggie Pullman, who was born with a facial deformity, and is often on the receiving end of unkind behaviour, and curious stares. His decision to go to school with his peers, rather than be homeschooled requires him to be show courage and to persevere.
Students in Grade 1 - 3 remained at school, and spoke about how difficult it can be to show bravery. Rev. Douglas shared a book called "Stand Up For Yourself: The Kids' Book of Courage" by Anders Hanson. In it, the author identifies some of the ways that we can show courage every day. For example: getting a shot at the doctor, when we know it may hurt a little, but will keep us healthy; trying new things when we don't know what to expect; asking for help; telling the truth, performing in front of others; and sharing your feelings.
On Monday, we will be talking about some of the ways that we have seen Havergal Junior School girls show courage, and challenge ourselves to continue being brave.
Warmly,
Kate White
Please Note:
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WINTER WEATHER
The snowy winter weather is quickly approaching! A reminder that outdoor play is an important part of our students' day. Please ensure that your daughter comes prepared with the appropriate clothing (hat, scarf, mitts, coat, snow pants), so that she can enjoy her time outside.
JUNIOR SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CONCERT GRADES 1-6
Tuesday, December 19th, 2017
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. We look forward to welcoming you to Eglinton St. George's United Church on December 19th for our Junior School Christmas Concert.
Friday December 15th, 2017
2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Details coming soon!
FALL SEASON ATHLETIC BREAKFAST CELEBRATION
There will be a breakfast to celebrate girls in Grades 4 - 6, who participated on a Squad Team or Team this fall season. Please drop your daughter off at the Upper School if they are attending. Here are the event details:
When: Friday, November 24th, 2017
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Where: Upper School Dining Hall
Drop Off: 7:30 am at Upper School (we will walk the girls to the JS afterwards)
Invited: Girls on the following Teams and Squads
- Swim Squad
- Fall Swim Team
- Basketball Squad
- U11 Green Basketball Team
- U12 Green Basketball Team
- U12 Gold Basketball Team
- U10 Cross Country Team
- U11 Cross Country Team
- U12 Cross Country Team
- Soccer Squad
- U11/U12 Soccer Team
All questions can be directed to Sarah Szolopiak sszolopiak@havergal.on.ca
GRADE 6 PARENTS TOUR THE UPPER SCHOOL
Friday, January 12th
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Parents are welcome to park in the reserved lower lot off of Avenue Road.
JUNIOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
During
the mid-term break, Havergal staff and the Buttcon construction team were
continuing work on campus. Click here to see a list of
work completed to date at the Junior School.
While
we have several permits in place, we are still awaiting a key permit from the
City of Toronto, which is required in order for us to proceed with the next
phase of the project. In the meantime, we are carrying out work that is
necessary to complete in order to move forward with our development. From
fine-tuning elements in the Kindergarten classrooms, to setting up construction
entrances and zones, some of the work taking place is more visible than other
efforts happening behind the scenes.
We ask
that you please keep safety in mind by using designated driveways and pathways
rather than alternate routes, as well as abiding by construction signage to
avoid entering any construction zones.
As
always, we appreciate your patience and support as we work to bring our vision
to life!
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.
Enriching Girls' Math - Mathematical Growth Mindsets for Learning
Boaler (2012) argued that everyone can learn mathematics. People often think that some learners cannot grow new synapses to learn math. This a completely FALSE concept. It is NOT true that some children have a “math brain” and some do not.
PARENT WORKSHOPS
Parents are welcome to join us at the Junior School on the following days for our new workshops! When attending these workshops, please park on Rosewell Avenue or neighbouring streets as there will be no parking available in the lots off of Avenue Road or on our tennis courts.
Primary Years Literacy Workshop for Parents (JK to Grade3)
UPCOMING !! SAVE THE DATE
JS Grade Rep Meeting – November 22 at 8:30am
Primary Years Literacy Workshop for Parents (JK to Grade3)
Nov 21 from 8:30-9:00 in the JS Learning Hub
How do children learn
how to read? What does literacy instruction look like for your daughter in her
classroom each day? How can you as parents best support your early reader at
home? Please join our Literacy
Coordinator, Nancy Tulli, in the HUB (Junior School Library) on November 21st from
8:30 – 9:15 to learn about our approach to literacy instruction. Please let us
know if you are planning on attending and RSVP to ntulli@havergal.on.ca
Primary Year Math Workshop for Parents (JK to Grade 3)
Dec 12 from 8:30-9:00 in the JS Learning Hub
UPCOMING !! SAVE THE DATE
JS Grade Rep Meeting – November 22 at 8:30am
Grade 1 Mother/Daughter Breakfast - January 9 at 7.30am
Grade 4 Mother/Daughter Breakfast - January 16 at 7:30am
JS Father Daughter A Maze-ing Race! Sunday, April 29, 2018
HAVERGAL HOODIES BY LAZYPANTS
Havergal hoodies by Lazy Pants are going fast! Please email Mary or Jennifer
with your student number and size, and they will leave it at security for pick up.
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.
CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT BARK FOR SALE
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).
This Week at Havergal Junior School
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Monday, November 20 (Day 7)
- 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)
Tuesday, November 21 (Day 8)
- 6:50 a.m. - 8:00 a.m Swim Team Tryout
- 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Primary Years Workshop for Parents (Learning Hub)
- 3:30 p.m -4:15 p.m. Junior Choir Rehearsal
- 3:30 p.m -4:30 p.m. Multisport Squad
- 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 22 (Day 1)
- 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. U12 Volleyball FINAL Tryout (JS Gym)
- 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. JS Grade Rep Meeting (Learning Hub)
- 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. U11 Volleyball Tryout (JS Gym)
- 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 23 (Day 2)
- #1 Dress
- 6:50 a.m. - 8:00 a.m U12 Swim Team Tryout
- 8:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. Grade 6 Parents tour the Upper School
- 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 - 4:45 p.m. U11 Volleyball Tryout (US Gym)
- 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, November 24 (Day 3)
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. U12 Volleyball TryoutsCANCELLED- 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Athletic Celebration Breakfast Fall Teams and Squads (Upper School)
- 7:45 a.m. - 8:20 a.m. History of Math Club (6C Classroom)
- 8:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. Grade 6 Parents tour the Upper School
- 8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. JS Prayers
LOOK AHEAD
Monday, November 20 - Friday, November 24
- JS Winter Athletic Tryouts
Friday, November 24
- JS Fall Athletic Breakfast Celebration
Wednesday, November 29
- NEW JS Cozy House (8:20-9:00 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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