Friday 2 March 2018

Message from Head of Junior School - March 2, 2018

Dear JS Parents,

 As we approach the March Break, we wish you a healthy and restful weekend, and look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Monday!  Please read today's message in its entirety, as it contains important information about clubs and athletics for next term.

Sincerely,
Kate White

Please Note:                                                                      

MONDAY MARCH 5th IS PIZZA DAY!

 ATHLETICS:
WINTER CHAMPIONSHIPS
Congratulations to all of our winter teams and squads who worked hard developing their skills and teamwork. Thank you to all of our coaches for their dedication and to the parents for supporting our young athletes. Congratulations!
  • CISAA CHAMPIONS        U12 Green Volleyball Team 
  • CISAA CHAMPIONS        U12 Girls Swim Team 
  • CISAA CHAMPIONS        U11-U14 Girls Overall Swim Teams
  • CISAA Finalists!                U12 Gold Volleyball Team - CISAA Finalists 
  • CISAA 4th Place!              U11 Green Volleyball Team 

SPRING ATHLETICS: 
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Online registration will be open for two weeks. There are no caps on numbers so please take your time to discuss with your daughter(s), what they are interested in joining/trying out for. If your daughter is trying out for the Softball Team please do not register for the Softball Squad at this time. After tryouts she may join the Squad and we will make adjustments to lists then. 
  • Registration Opens: Monday, February 26th at 12:00 p.m. 
  • Registration Closes: Friday, March 9th at 12:00 p.m.
  • Any questions?  Please contact Sarah  sszolopiak@havergal.on.ca
Click HERE -Spring Athletics Registration Link
Click HERE - For a full description of JS Spring Athletic Offerings


SPRING CLUBS:
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration for Spring Clubs will start NEXT week.  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

 JS PRAYERS
  • Passover Prayers are on Thursday, March 29th. If your child is in grade 4-6 and wishes to give a message on Passover and your family's Passover traditions, please send an email to Rev. Douglas at sdouglasbowman@havergal.on.ca by March 2nd.  Your child will need to be available to write the message during lunch hour from 11:50-12:50, Monday, March 5th.
  • Holy Week Prayers are on Monday, March 26th, your child is in grade 4-6 and wishes to give a message on Holy Week and your family's traditions, please send an email to Rev. Douglas at sdouglasbowman@havergal.on.ca by March 2nd.  Your child will need to be available to write the message during lunch hour from 11:50-12:50 on Tuesday, March 6th.
  • In the event that the numbers of interested students are unmanageably large, we will prioritize those students who have not yet had the chance to participate in Prayers this year.  

MABEL'S FABLES BOOK FAIR
March 6 - 10, 2018

 Click HERE - Information regarding Book Fair

 If you have any questions, please contact Erica Rodd at erodd@havergal.on.ca or by phone at 416-483-3843, extension 7544.


AMAZE-ing RACE
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.

    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!  

      This Week at Havergal Junior School           

      Monday, March 5 (Day 3)
      • Mabel’s Fables Book Fair (JS Learning Hub)
      • 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. U12 Volleyball - Gold (JS Gym)
      • 8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.   JS Prayers  (Rev. Douglas)
      • 11:50 a.m. -12:50 p.m.  Pizza Lunch!  
      • 11:50 a.m. -12:50 p.m.  Chess Club (Learning Hub)
      • 12:20 p.m. -  12:50 p.m.  Intramurals 
      • 12:20 p.m. -  12:50 p.m.  Mellow Mondays (Art Room)
      • 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Music and Movement Gr 1-3 (Kindergarten Classroom)
      • 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Junior String Ensemble (Music Room) 
      Tuesday, March 6 (Day 4)
      • Mabel’s Fables Book Fair (JS Learning Hub)
      • 12:20 p.m.-  12:50 p.m.   Intramurals
      • 3:30 p.m -4:15 p.m.  Junior Choir Rehearsal
      • 3:30 p.m -4:45 p.m.  Creative Movement Gr. 1&2 FINAL SESSION
      • 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.  Photography Cub (3P Classroom)
      • 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.  Chem-Mystery Club (Grade 1 Classroom)
      Wednesday, March 7 (Day 5)
      • Mabel’s Fables Book Fair (JS Learning Hub)
      • 8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.   Haverpals
      • 12:00 p.m. -  1:00 p.m.  Grade 6 Lunch @Upper School
      • 12:20 p.m. -  12:50 p.m.  Intramurals
      • 3:45 p.m - 4:30 p.m.   Primary Choir Rehearsal cancelled
      • 3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.  TinkerLab - Engineering Workshop (6M Classroom)
      Thursday, March 8 (Day 6)
      • Mabel’s Fables Book Fair (JS Learning Hub)
      • 8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.   Prayers 
      • 12:20 p.m. -  12:50 p.m.  Intramurals
      • 12:20 p.m.-  12:50 p.m.  Grade 6 Math Discussions Club (Learning Hub)
      • 3:30 p.m -4:45 p.m. Multi Sport Squad Gr 3-4 (JS Gym) FINAL SESSION
      • 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. SIT Club  (3P Classroom)
      Friday, March 9 (Day 7)
      • Mabel’s Fables Book Fair (JS Learning Hub)
      • 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.    Math Club Grades 4-6  (6C Classroom)
      • 8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.    Prayers 
      • 10:40 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.  Short recess Intramurals
      • 11:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. - JS Co-Curricular Concert Band Rehearsal (Music Room) 
      • 12:00 p.m. - Online Spring Athletic Registration closes
      • 12:20 p.m. -  12:50 p.m.  Intramurals 
      • 12:20 p.m.-  12:50 p.m.  Grade 5 Math Discussions Club (Learning Hub)
      LOOK AHEAD

      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
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