Message from Head of Junior School - December 22, 2017

Dear JS Parents,

On behalf of the Junior School, we wish you a restful and restorative break!  

We look forward to welcoming you all back in January.

Please read today's message carefully, as it contains important information as we start the next term.


Warmly,
Kate White

Please Note:

OUR NEXT PIZZA DAY IS JANUARY 8th 

Monday, January 8, 2018 (First day back after Christmas Break)

CLUBS START THE WEEK OF JANUARY 8

• Please refer to the schedule below in the "This Week" Section for times and locations.

UPDATE ON THE NEW BUILD

December 21, 2017

• As we move toward the New Year, there are some changes coming your way regarding the next phase of our construction project, primarily at the Junior School.  We are aiming to commence our site services work in January in preparation for construction at both the Junior School and the Upper School, which will involve the relocation of some municipal service lines, such as water, sewer, electrical, etc.  At the Junior School, the City of Toronto storm sewer lines and Toronto Hydro electrical service lines will be relocated. 
• At the Upper School, site service work will include City of Toronto water and storm sewer lines, Toronto Hydro electrical services and the Enbridge natural gas line. This work is necessary in order to proceed with the project and is standard practice prior to the start of construction.  Due to the relocation of our site services at the Junior School, the driveway will be impacted resulting in a reconfiguration and consequently, the drop-off and pick-up process will be affected. These changes will be tested internally prior to implementation with students and parents in order to fine-tune the process and ensure optimal safety. We will be sharing more details and instructions outlining these upcoming changes with you in January, before the new process is in place.  We look forward to continuing work on this important project and appreciate your patience. 

A MESSAGE FROM THE HAVERGAL COLLEGE PARENT ASSOCIATION (HCPA)

Thankful for Our Community

• As 2017 comes to a close, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the entire parent community for supporting the fundraising and community building initiatives of the HCPA. Our community is what makes Havergal a unique and exciting place to not only be a student, but a proud member of the parent association.  Each parent is part of this strong and vibrant community. The difference between a community that thrives and one that does not, is the presence of caring and passionate volunteers.  Thank you to all 42 Junior and Upper School team members listed below, that lead the HCPA’s fundraising and community building initiatives, dedicating countless hours to make the magic happen!  We are grateful.  Warm wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season, see you in 2018!

• Mekhul Verma and Robyn Spector  HCPA Co-Chairs  2017-18
• HCPA Executive: Ruth Ley, Vice Chair and Interguild Rep; Tanuja Gupta, Secretary; Candace Jentz, Treasurer; Mekhul Verma, Junior School Co-Chair; Robyn Spector, Upper School Co-Chair.
• JS Grade Rep Convenors: Dana Rippon and Michelle Lalonde
• US Grade Rep Convenors: Cat Ferguson and Amy Cheung
• JS Treasurer: Steven Rathwell
• Green and Gold Shop Coordinator: Shelly Reale
• US Father Daughter Dance Chair: Karen Wagman
• JS Father Daughter Amazing Race Chair: Andrew Pink
• Celebration Saturday Co-Chairs: Vivien Clubb, Jennifer Ocampo King, Jennifer Wolff
• Used Textbook Fundraiser Co-Chairs: Marie-France Jobin, Jean Metcalfe, Cee Cee Robertson
• Communications Convenors: Natasha MacParland, JS; Mary Ashkar, US.
• Special Events Co-Chairs: Loree Meneguzzi, Shari Balcom, Sarah D’Souza, Lisa Davies, Alex Hodgson, Nicole Polygenis
• Fundraising Co-Chairs: Jennifer Newton, Mary Dean, Carmen Martinez, Kristy McCurdy-Franks, Stephanie Bloomfield, Nikolette Gayk
• Mother Daughter Upper School Breakfast Co-Chairs: Beth Foley, Stephanie Young, Deborah Meek, Stephanie Cohen
• Mother Daughter Junior School Pajama Jam Co-Chairs: Ply Rosenzweig, Alnar Meghji
• Community Rep Convenors: Julia Gu, JS; Jane Zhang, US

ENRICHING GIRLS' MATH

NEW! - DIRECT ACCESS to Enriching Girls' Math blog
The Junior School math blog site is now active.  

• Catch up on your reading of the math blogs, as well as download PDF copies of any blog post.  Access math learning websites at "Math Learning Links."
• Become familiar with the math concepts and associated terms, symbols and models that the girls are learning with the new blog feature, called "Math We're Learning"
• Direct Access to "Enriching Girls' Math" blog at http://hc-girls-math.blogspot.ca
• A special thanks to the primary parents who attended the December 12 learning session. Your participation in learning math by solving problems and asking questions was so enjoyable.  As you suggested, let's do it again!  Also, the new features of the math blog are a direct result of your enthusiastic ideas and suggestions. 

JS MOTHER DAUGHTER PAJAMA JAMS 2018

Grade 1: Tuesday, January 9  @ 7:30am
Grade 4: Tuesday, January 16  @ 7:30am

• 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 woman) 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, if you haven’t yet,  please rsvp to the Evite invitation sent out last week. 
• Please contact JS Mother Daughter Co-Chairs:   
• Alnar dr.meghji@gmail.com or Ply ply999@gmail.com for more information. 

GRADE 6 PARENTS TOUR THE UPPER SCHOOL
Friday, January 12, 2018
8:00 a.m. -  10:20 a.m.

• Grade 6 Parents are invited to join Dr. Michael Simmonds, Vice Principal, School Life and Operations,  Mrs. JJ Patterson, Assistant Head of Middle School, and Carrie Steele, Middle School Guidance & Learning Support for an exclusive, Havergal-parents only, visit to the Upper School on Friday, January 12^th from 8:15 to 10:00 am. Experience Upper School Prayers. Take a student-led tour. Enjoy coffee and treats in the Ellen Knox Library. Ask questions about what Grade 7 is like at Havergal.
• Please RSVP to Andrea Langford aelangford@havergal.on.ca by noon on Monday, January 8^th.

PARENT INFORMATION SESSION- GR. 5 EXCURSION 

Monday, January 22, 2018
6:30 p.m. -  7:30 p.m.
JS Grade 5 Classroom

• Join us for our Grade 5 Excursion Parent Information Session.
• The overnight trip will take place: Wednesday, February 7 to Friday, February 9 to Ranger Camp at Spirit Point, Algonquin Park

HC SUMMER CAMP (GRADES 4 - 6)
Summer 2018

• Junior School students in grades 4-6 are invited to register for an exciting summer camp program at Havergal College. Each year, Athletes in Motion (AIM) sports camp and Band at Camp Havergal (BACH) music camp invite students from our partner public schools Grenoble and Gateway Public School for a week of FUNdamental sport and movement skills and/or musical instruction in clarinet, trumpet, percussion, saxophone, trombone, and baritone. AIM and BACH Camps run in August and are supported by Havergal Senior School volunteers, the Forum for Change and the Director of Performing Arts. The registration fee is $400 per child per week and a portion of these fees will go towards ensuring our summer camp programming remains accessible to Havergal's Community Partners. 
• For more information please see the link to registration brochures below, or pick up a copy at the front desk. 
• AIM sports camp:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qMguAQEwWEkoRyNsNlxyF0n5X4IJsEfd/view?usp=sharing
• BACH music camp:   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nYAtFA3ygLAVRDCW9P3JEUD2CxQ-TP3D/view?usp=sharing

UPCOMING !! SAVE THE DATE 

• Grade 1 Mother Daughter Pajama Jam Breakfast on Tuesday, January 9, 2018
• Grade 4 Mother Daughter Pajama Jam Breakfast on Tuesday, January 16, 2018
• JS Grade Rep Meeting on January 24, 2018
• Whole School Bake Sale on February 22, 2018
• JS Father Daughter A Maze-ing Race!   Sunday, April 29, 2018

This Week at Havergal Junior School

Monday, January 8 (Day 6)

• 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. U12 Volleyball - Gold (JS Gym)
• 8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.   JS Prayers
• 11:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. Pizza Day
• 11:50 a.m. -12:50 p.m.  Chess Club (Learning Hub)
• 3:45 p.m -4:30 p.m. Music and Movement Gr 1-3 (Kindergarten Classroom)

Tuesday, January 9 (Day 7)

• 6:50 a.m. - 8:00 a.m  U12 Swim
• 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.  Grade 1 PJ Mother Breakfast (JS Gym)
• 3:30 p.m -4:15 p.m. Junior Choir Rehearsal  
• 3:30 p.m -4:30 p.m. Creative Movement Squad Gr 3 & 4 (JS Gym)
• 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Photography Club (4P Classroom)
• 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Chem-Mystery Club (Grade 1 Classroom)

Wednesday, January 10 (Day 8)

• 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.   U12 Volleyball (Green) Practice (JS Gym)
• 8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.   Haverpals
• 11:30 a.m. -12:50 p.m.  JS Hockey (Otter Creek)
• 11:30: Dismissed from class
• 11:30 - 11:50 eat lunch/get dressed outside of HPE Office with parent volunteers
• 11:50: walk to Otter Creek with coaches and parents
• 12:40: back at school to change
• 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 a.m.   U11 Volleyball (Green) Practice (JS Gym)

• 3:45 p.m -4:30 p.m. Primary Choir Rehearsal
• 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Engineering Workshop (6M Classroom)
• 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Knitting Club  (JK Classroom) CANCELLED

Thursday, January 11 (Day 1)

• #1 Dress
• 6:50 a.m. - 8:00 a.m  U12 Swim
• 7:30 a.m. - 8:10 a.m  Staff/Faculty Breakfast
• 8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.   JS Prayers (Kindness - Rev. Douglas)
• 8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.   McMichael Art Gallery Gr.4 Excursion

• 3:30 p.m -4:45 p.m. Multi Sport Squad Gr 1-2 (JS Gym)
• 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Cooking Club  (2L Classroom)
• 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. 3D Art Lab Gr 1-3   (3L Classroom)
• 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Music From 5 Continents Club (Music Room) CANCELLED
• 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. SIT Club  (3P Classroom)
• 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.   U12 Volleyball (Green) Game @ Upper School
• 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.   U11 Volleyball (Green) Mini Meet - Bayview Glen
• 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.   U12 Volleyball (Gold) @ Upper School

Friday, January 12 (Day 2)

• 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.   U12 Volleyball (Green) Practice (JS Gym)
• 7:45 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.   Math Club (6C Classroom)
• 8:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.  Gr.6 Parents Tour the Upper School
• 8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.   JS Prayers

LOOK AHEAD Monday, January 8 Classes resume PIZZA DAY!! Tuesday, January 9 Grade 1 Mother/Daughter Breakfast (7:30 am) Friday, January 12 Grade 6 Parents welcome to tour the Upper School (8:00-10:20 am) Tuesday, January 16 Grade 4 Mother/Daughter Breakfast (7:30 am) - All students invited to wear PJs to school Monday, January 22 Grade 5 Excursion Parent Information Session (6:30-7:30 pm) Monday, February 5 -  Friday February 9 - Spirit Week Wednesday, February 7 -  Friday February 9 - Grade 5 Overnight Excursion Thursday, February 15 - DAY 9 Friday, February 16 - Professional Development Day (no classes) Monday, February 19 - Family Day (no classes) Thursday, February 22 - JS Parent Teacher Conferences Monday, February 26 - ATHL:  JS/US Spring Athletic Online Registration Opens Friday, March 9 - ATHL:  JS/US Spring Athletic Online Registration Closes Monday, March 12 - Friday, March 23 - March Break (no classes) Monday, March 26 - Classes resume