Thursday 29 March 2018

Message from Head of Junior School - March 29, 2018

Dear Junior School Parents,

It has been a short but wonderful first week back.  The halls are buzzing again with excitement as the girls settle back into their school routines.

For those celebrating Passover and Easter this weekend, we wish you a lovely time with family and friends.

Sincerely,
Kate White

Please Note:                                                                      


PARKING ON COHEN FIELD
We are pleased to announce that parking is now available on Cohen Field. This parking lot is designed to provide temporary on-site parking for parents, faculty and staff during the construction project. Parking is also available in the Upper School parking lot, as before.

Cohen Field can be accessed via a two-way driveway – used for both entry and exit – located on Rosewell Avenue. The parking area is an unpaved gravel lot, so we ask that you please keep safety in mind by reducing speed, obeying signage and being mindful of surroundings when using the lot. 

A pedestrian pathway has been constructed leading from Cohen Field to the back entrance of the Junior School, and is also a gravel surface. This pathway is the only route permitted for use to access both the Junior and Upper Schools directly from Cohen Field.

Please click the links below to view a map of the Cohen Field parking lot, the pedestrian pathway and recommended procedures.



ATHLETICS

It is not too late if you still want to register your daughter in a Spring Athletics. You will receive an email from the coaches with further details before the 1st practice.

Online Registration:  https://events.veracross.com/hc/86-springj

If you have questions, please email Sarah Szolopiak (sszolopiak@havergal.on.ca)

Next Week's Athletic Schedule:
Spring Season Full Schedule of All Squads and Teams:

NEW CIRCLES - PROM BOUTIQUE DONATIONS

We are now accepting donations for the New Circles Prom Boutique.
There is a drop-off bin located in front of the Learning Hub until Friday, April 27.

CLICK HERE for more information about New Circles and the items they are currently in need of.

    This Week at Havergal Junior School           

    Monday, April 2 
    • No Classes - Easter Monday


    Tuesday, April 3 (Day 4)
    • 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.  U12 Track & Field (Lawrence Park Collegiate)
    • 12:20 p.m.-  12:50 p.m.   Intramurals (Ms. Read)
    • 3:30 p.m -4:15 p.m.  Junior Choir Rehearsal
    • 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.  Discovery Lab Club
    • 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.  Knitting Club


    Wednesday, April 4 (Day 5)
    • JS Caribou Math Contest
    • 12:20 p.m. -  12:50 p.m.  Intramurals (Ms. McGeown)
    • 3:30 p.m - 4:45 p.m.   U12 Softball Green - Lower Pitch
    • 3:45 p.m - 4:30 p.m.   Primary Choir Rehearsal 
    • 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.    Top Chef Club
    • 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.    Great Minds Club


    Thursday, April 5 (Day 6)
    • 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.  U12 Track & Field (Lawrence Park Collegiate)
    • 8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.   Prayers (Rev. Douglas)
    • 12:20 p.m. -  12:50 p.m.  Intramurals  (Mr.Reiter)
    • 12:20 p.m.-  12:50 p.m.  Grade 6 Math Discussions Club (Learning Hub)
    • 3:30 p.m - 4:45 p.m.   U12 Softball Green - Lower Pitch
    • 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.    SIT Club
    • 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.    Junior Journalists
    • 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.    Zumba


    Friday, April 6 (Day 7)
    • 8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.   Prayers - Photography Club 
    • 10:40 a.m. -  10:55 a.m.  Intramurals - short recess  (Mme.Gareau)
    • 12:20 p.m.-  12:50 p.m.  Grade 5 Math Discussions Club (Learning Hub)
    • 12:20 p.m. -  12:50 p.m.  Intramurals  (Ms.Prosser)



    LOOK AHEAD


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

    Tuesday, April 3
    -Classes resume

    Wednesday, April 11
    -Grade Rep Meeting

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

    Saturday, April 21
    - Grade 6 Baby Sitting Course at JS (9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.)

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

    Sunday, April 29
    -AMAZE-ing Race

    Thursday, May 3
     -Mom's Night Out
    Friday, May 11 -JK/SK Spring Concert Tuesday, May 15 -Grades 1-6 Spring Concert (BRH) Friday, May 18 -JS Grandpals’ Day Monday, May 21 -School Closed: Victoria Day


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    Friday 23 March 2018

    Message From Head of Junior School - March 23, 2018

    Dear JS Parents,

    We hope that your daughters have enjoyed the March Break, and are looking forward to returning to school on Monday. We are excited to see them!

    During the March Break we undertook site services work at the Junior School and as a result, our driveway has been reconfigured, shifting eastward closer to Rosewell Avenue.

    There have been changes to the driveway. The drop-off and pick-up process, however, has not been affected and will remain the same as before.

    For the week of March 26, we will have a Toronto Police Service officer on duty during drop-off and pick-up hours to help assist with traffic flow at the Junior School, in addition to our regular security guards and staff. For everyone’s safety, please follow the directions provided by the officer on duty and our security team during drop-off and pick-up. We ask that you reduce speed, obey traffic signs and be mindful of your surroundings when using the Junior School driveway.

    The Cohen Field parking lot will be available for use at a later date, and we will share instructions for use prior to implementation.

    Please click on the links below to view the revised traffic flow map and drop-off/pick-up procedures.


    Sincerely,
    Kate White


    Please Note:                                                                      

    JS ATHLETICS
    Online registration for spring athletics is closed but if you would still like to sign up or make changes please email Ms. Szolopiak - sszolopiak@havergal.on.ca, who can help you.




    SPRING CLUBS:
    To check availability and to register use the following link, and look under "Parent Resources":
    https://community.havergal.on.ca/admin/login?redirect=/admin

    Click HERE - For a full description of JS Spring Clubs


    AMAZE-ing RACE - LAST CALL TO PURCHASE TICKETS
    A reminder that tickets for the Amazing Race must be purchased before noon on Friday, March 30. Tickets are non-refundable, and cost $42.    

    Don’t forget that the class with the highest participation by March 9thwill win a pizza lunch!!

      This Week at Havergal Junior School           

      Monday, March 26 (Day 8)
      8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.   JS Prayers - Holy Week (Rev. Douglas)
      11:50 a.m. -12:50 p.m.  Chess Club (Learning Hub)
      12:20 p.m. -  12:50 p.m. Intramurals (Grade 1)
      12:20 p.m. -  12:50 p.m. Mellow Mondays (Art Room)
      12:20 p.m.-  12:50 p.m. Grade 2 Math Discussions Club (Learning Hub)

      3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. U12 Softball Green Team Tryouts  (Grades 5 and 6)
      3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Junior String Ensemble (Music Room) 


      Tuesday, March 27 (Day 1)
      12:20 p.m.-  12:50 p.m. Intramurals (Grade 2)
      12:20 p.m.-  12:50 p.m. Grade 3 Math Discussions Club (Learning Hub)
      3:30 p.m -4:15 p.m.  Junior Choir Rehearsal

      Wednesday, March 28 (Day 2)
      12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Grade 6 Lunch @ Upper School
      12:20 p.m. -  12:50 p.m. Intramurals (Grade 3)
      12:20 p.m.-  12:50 p.m. Grade 4 Math Discussions Club (Learning Hub)
      3:45 p.m - 4:30 p.m.   Primary Choir Rehearsal

      Thursday, March 29 (Day 3)
      8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.   Prayers - Passover
      12:20 p.m. -  12:50 p.m. Intramurals (Grade 4)
      3:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m.   Multi Sport Squad (Grades 3-4)
      3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. U12 Softball Green Team Tryouts  (Grades 5 and 6)

      Friday, March 30
      NO CLASSES - Easter

      Monday, April 2
      NO CLASSES - Easter


      LOOK AHEAD


      Thursday, April 19: JS Update Reports available for viewing at 4:00pm
      Saturday, April 21:  Grade 6 Baby Sitting Course at JS (9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.)
      Tuesday, April 24 (Special Schedule): DAY 9 and Founders’ Day (Grades 1-12) @ St. Paul’s Cathedral (9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.)
      Sunday, April 29: AMAZE-ing Race
      Thursday, May 3: Mom's Night Out
      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)
      Monday, May 21:  School Closed: Victoria Day
      Tuesday, May 22:  House Shout (1:45 pm - 3:20 pm)
      Friday, June 1:  Crossing the Bridge Lunch Gr.6
      Thursday, June 11: Gr.6 Celebration (4:00 pm - 5:30 pm)
      Tuesday, June 12: JS Closing Ceremony & Reception (11:00 am - 12:30 pm)

      Friday 9 March 2018

      Message from Head of Junior School - March 9, 2018

      Dear JS Parents,

      We are looking forward to the March Break and the exciting things to come in our final term of the school year. After the break, you may notice some changes at the Junior School as we move into the next phase of our construction project.

      Once we begin the site services work at the Junior School, the configuration of our driveway will be impacted, resulting in some adjustments to the drop-off and pick-up process. Prior to any changes, we will share an update with you, along with a revised traffic flow map to help guide you through the process, should it be altered upon your return. 

      We appreciate your co-operation as we embark upon this project and hope you have a restful and enjoyable break.

      Sincerely,
      Kate White

      Please Note:                                                                      
      SPRING CLUBS:
      REGISTRATION INFORMATION
      To register use the following link, and look under "Parent Resources":
      https://community.havergal.on.ca/admin/login?redirect=/admin
      Click HERE - For a full description of JS Spring Clubs

      AMAZE-ing RACE - ALREADY 130 TICKETS SOLD!
      Sunday, April 29, 2018

      A reminder that tickets for the Amazing Race must be purchased before noon on Friday, March 30. Tickets are non-refundable, and cost $42.    

      Don’t forget that the class with the highest participation by March 9thwill win a pizza lunch!!
        Click HERE - To Purchase Amaze-ing Race Tickets

        To volunteer for this event, click below:

        http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e4aa8a92f4-volunteers


        UPCOMING GRADE REP MEETING
        Save the Date!   April 11, 2018


          This Week at Havergal Junior School           

          Monday, March 26 (Day 8)
          ATHL: JS Spring Athletic Tryouts (Monday, March 26 - Thursday, May 5)
          8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.   JS Prayers - Holy Week (Rev. Douglas)
          11:50 a.m. -12:50 p.m.  Chess Club (Learning Hub)
          12:20 p.m. -  12:50 p.m. Intramurals (Grade 1)
          12:20 p.m. -  12:50 p.m. Mellow Mondays (Art Room)
          12:20 p.m.-  12:50 p.m. Grade 2 Math Discussions Club (Learning Hub)
          3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Junior String Ensemble (Music Room) 


          Tuesday, March 27 (Day 1)
          12:20 p.m.-  12:50 p.m. Intramurals (Grade 2)
          12:20 p.m.-  12:50 p.m. Grade 3 Math Discussions Club (Learning Hub)
          3:30 p.m -4:15 p.m.  Junior Choir Rehearsal

          Wednesday, March 28 (Day 2)
          12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Grade 6 Lunch @ Upper School
          12:20 p.m. -  12:50 p.m. Intramurals (Grade 3)
          12:20 p.m.-  12:50 p.m. Grade 4 Math Discussions Club (Learning Hub)
          3:45 p.m - 4:30 p.m.   Primary Choir Rehearsal

          Thursday, March 29 (Day 3)
          8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.   Prayers - Passover (Rev. Douglas)
          12:20 p.m. -  12:50 p.m. Intramurals (Grade 4)
          3:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m.   Multi Sport Squad (Grades 3-4)

          Friday, March 30
          NO CLASSES - Easter

          Monday, April 2
          NO CLASSES - Easter


          LOOK AHEAD


          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

          Saturday, April 21
          - Grade 6 Baby Sitting Course at JS (9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.)

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

          Sunday, April 29
          -AMAZE-ing Race

          Thursday, May 3
           -Mom's Night Out

           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