Thursday 15 February 2018

Message from Head of Junior School - February 15, 2018

Dear JS Parents,

The Canadian flag at Havergal will be flown at half mast today and tomorrow as a sign of support and sorrow for the victims and their families in Parkland, Florida.

As you enter into the Family Day long weekend, we wish you peace and the opportunity to enjoy being with friends and family.

Sincerely,
Kate White


Please Note:                                                                      

ATHLETICS
CLICK:  Schedule - Week of February 20-23

JS Hockey Team and Squad:
  • JS Hockey Team and Squad will suit up in their equipment and HC Jersey's for a lunch time scrimmage at Otter Creek as our photographer snaps some action shots and to celebrate our best hockey season so far!
  • We will be congratulating our JS Hockey Team for their incredible Hockey Day game at prayers, Friday February 23rd.
JS Squads:
  • Winter Squads continue until March Break
  • Grade 1/2 Creative Movement is cancelled next week. The following week they will have two sessions - Tuesday, February 27th and Friday, March 2nd
  • Grade 3/4 Multi-sport is cancelled next week due to Parent/Teacher conferences. The program will resume the following week.
Winter Athletic Celebration:
  • All Junior School Team and Squad members in Grades 4 through 6 are invited to our Winter Athletic Celebration! It will be held in the JS gymnasium at lunch time, Friday, March 2nd. The girls may bring their own lunches and will get hot chocolate and certificates from their coaches.
Spring Athletic Registration:
  • Spring Athletic Registration will be available online at 8:00 am on Monday, February 26th. You will receive all details next week with Squad and Team options for the spring season. 
JS GRADE REP MEETING - New Date!
Wednesday, February 21
8:30-9:30 am
  • JS Grade Rep Meeting will now be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2018.

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES AND GATOR CARE
Thursday, February 22, 2018
  • Is there Gator Care offered after early dismissal on Thursday, February 22? 
  • YES! Gator Care will be available in the afternoon of February 22 from early dismissal until 6 PM, at a rate of $15 per hour. If you would like to register your daughter for this date, please e-mail gatorcare@havergal.on.ca before 3 PM on Tuesday, February 20. 

BAKE SALE
Thursday, February 22, 2018
  • All Junior School girls will visit the special "certified nut-free and allergy-aware table" with their class to buy a treat during the school day -- PLEASE CONSIDER SEND YOUR DAUGHTER(S) WITH $5 TO PURCHASE A TREAT FROM THE BAKE SALE WITH THEIR CLASSMATES ON FEB 22nd.   We don’t want any disappointed JS girls!
  • The bake sale at the Junior School will open to all our families at Dismissal (12noon) on February 22nd.  Come early to get the best selection of the many lovingly made and contributed baked goods from our JS families.  The bake sale will continue all afternoon during parent teacher interviews and into the evening, until we sell out.
  • We still would love you to be a part of our Havergal Bake Sale day -- now that you have booked your parent teacher interviews, and know your schedule for Feb 22nd, please click on the below link to find a convenient time to volunteer.  If the Sign Up genius schedule does not match your availability to volunteer, but you are still keen -- please email Dana Rippon, JS Bake Sale Coordinator (dana@kluge.ca).
  • Sign-up Link to Volunteer to help at Havergal JS the day of the Bake Sale  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a45a4a92ea75-havergal
  • And if you haven’t yet signed up to bake for the sale, or contribute nut-free baked goods, please do so -- the success of our sale depends on Havergal families becoming involved.  There are so many different types of baked goods that we would love to sell at the bake sale, so please do email Dana Rippon (dana@kluge.ca) to learn more about baking for the Havergal JS Bake Sale. 
BLAZER AND KILT FITTINGS
  • Blazer and Kilt fittings will take place during lunch recess in the JS Learning hub.  A permission form will be sent out in the next few weeks with more details.
    • March 27, 29 Kilt fittings for current Grade 4 students 
    • April 3,  5 Blazer fittings for current Grade 6 students 

MOM'S NIGHT OUT
Thursday, May 3, 2018
  • Ladies, please save the date for our combined Junior, Middle and Upper School Mom’s Night Out on Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 at the Uptown Loft. We guarantee a fun night...more exciting details to come!  
HCPA NOMINATION LETTER

Dear Havergal Parents,

The Nomination Process for the 2018-19 Havergal College Parent Association (HCPA) is now open!  This is your chance to join a dynamic team of parent leaders consisting of an equal balance of both Upper School and Junior School parents.  The mandate of the HCPA is to maximize parent engagement, to foster community spirit and support our social and fundraising initiatives.

While more positions will be announced in the following weeks, we are currently seeking nominations for three roles on the HCPA Executive team.  This team will consist of 6 parents and Havergal’s Executive Director of Advancement and the Manager of Community Relations.

The following three positions are available on the HCPA Executive Team: Vice Chair, Secretary and Communications Chair (new position). Please use the attached documents to submit a nomination form for yourself or someone else for any of these positions.  We strongly encourage all those interested to self-nominate!  If you have any questions and would like to reach a member of the HCPA Executive team, please send an email to hcpa.committee@gmail.com.

Thank you for your interest in the HCPA!


UPCOMING!! SAVE THE DATE
  • JS Father Daughter A Maze-ing Race!  April 29, 2018
  • Mom’s Night Out!  May 3, 2018

    This Week at Havergal Junior School           

    Monday, February 19
    Family Day- No classes

    Tuesday, February 20 (Day 2)
    • 6:50 a.m. - 8:00 a.m  U12 Swim TBC
    • 12:20 p.m.-  12:50 p.m.  Grade 4 Math Discussions Club (Learning Hub)
    • 12:20 p.m.-  12:50 p.m.   Intramurals (Feb 12 - March 9)
    • 3:30 p.m -4:15 p.m. Junior Choir Rehearsal
    • 3:30 p.m -4:30 p.m. Creative Movement Gr. 1&2  CANCELLED
    • 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, February 21 (Day 3)
    • 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.   U12 Volleyball (Green) Practice (JS Gym)
    • 8:30  a.m.- 9:30 a.m. JS Grade Rep Meeting (JS Learning Hub)
    • 11:30 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. Hockey Squad @ Otter Creek - photographer will be there
    • 12:20 p.m. -  12:50 p.m.  Intramurals (Feb 12 - March 9) 
    • 3:30 p.m - 4:45 p.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.  TinkerLab - Engineering Workshop (6M Classroom)
    • 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Staff/Student Lane Swim

    Thursday, February 22 (Day 4)

    • 8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.   Prayers CANCELLED
    • 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. U12 Swim Meet @ Markham Pan AM Centre
      • 7:15 am meet @ JS
      • 7:30 am Bus Departure
      • 4:00 pm Return to HC
    • 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m  JS Bake Sale (for Students)
    • 11:50 am - 1:30 p.m. U12 Gold Volleyball Practice (Upper School Gym A/B)
      • 11:50 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. eat their packed lunch (Upper School Gym A/B)
      • 12:20 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. practice
      • 1:30 p.m. Pick up @ Upper School Gym A/B (all other girls will be walked to Gator Care)
    • 11:50 p.m.  Early Dismissal
      • 11:50   JK- Grade 1
      • 12:00  Grades 2-3
      • 12:10  Grades 4-6
    • 11:30 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. JS Bake Sale (for Parents)
    • 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Parent-Teacher Conferences 
    • All afternoon clubs are CANCELLED

    Friday, February 23 (Day 5)
    • JS Olympics Dress Down Day
    • 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.    U12 Volleyball (Green) Practice (JS Gym)
    • 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.    Math Club Grades 4-6  (6C Classroom)
    • 8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.    Prayers   
    • 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  Kiwanis Music Festival - Primary Choir
    • 10:40 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.  Short recess Intramurals  (Feb 12 - March 9)
    • 10:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m.   Primary Choir to Kiwanis Festival @ North Toronto C.I.
    • 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.    Junior Choir to Kiwanis Festival @ North Toronto C.I.
    • 11:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m   SK Lunch with Prefects (JS Gym)
    • 11:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. JS Co-Curricular Concert Band Rehearsal (Music Room) 
    • 12:20 p.m. -  12:50 p.m.  Intramurals (Feb 12 - March 9)
    Saturday, February 24
    • U11 Green Volleyball CISAA Championships @ Bayview Glen Upper School
      • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm TBC
    • U12 Green Volleyball CISAA Championships @ Havergal College Upper School
      • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm TBC
    • U12 Gold Volleyball CISAA Round Robin Festival Tournament @ Hillfield Strathallan College
      • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm TBC
    LOOK AHEAD


    Monday, February 26
    - ATHL:  JS/US Spring Athletic Online Registration Opens


    Tuesday, February 27
    - Toasty Tuesday @ Short Recess


    Wednesday, February 28
    - House Spirit Day
    -  House Breakfast - Students are to come in full House attire


    Friday, March 2
    - JK Lunch with Prefects (11:50-12:20pm)


    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


    Friday, March 30- Monday, April 2
    -School closed for Easter

    Tuesday, April 3
    -Classes resume

    Thursday, April 19
    -JS Update Reports available for viewing at 4:00pm

    Tuesday, April 24 (Special Schedule)
    -DAY 9
    - Founders’ Day (Grades 1-12) @ St. Paul’s Cathedral (9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.)

    Friday, May 11
    -JK/SK Spring Concert (2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)

    Tuesday, May 15
    -Grades 1-6 Spring Concert (Upper School, BRH)

    Friday, May 18
    -JS Grandpals’ Day (10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
    Monday, May 21
    -School Closed: Victoria Day