Message from Head of Junior School - May 25, 2018

Dear Junior School Parents,

With only 12 more school days until the end of the school year, we are still going strong!  

Yesterday, we were inspired Grade 4s led a special Prayers about Girl Power. They spoke about the underrepresentation of women in STEM fields and the portrayal of women in the media. They showed us pictures of t-shirts that are printed for girl, with slogans such as "I'm too pretty to do math" and "Things I am good at: Shopping, Dancing, Listening to Music...Things I am not good at: Math...Hey, you can't be good at everything!" Recognizing the need for active change, our girls then presented t-shirts that they designed with messages about Girl Power. CLICK HERE for pictures from this very special prayers.

Sincerely,

Kate White

Please Note:

ATHLETICS

In the blink of an eye, spring athletics have come to an end. I am so proud of every girl who participated in Junior School spring athletics. They braved the elements and in a short time, they all grew tremendously in skill and confidence. Bravo!

Congratulations to our U12 Softball Team for winning the CISAA Championships!

Congratulation to our U12, U11, and U10 Track and Field team who competed in the championships. Results are to come. 

Next Week's Detailed JS Athletic Schedule:
CLICK HERE!

JS Athletic Schedule:
CLICK HERE!

EQAO TESTING FOR GRADES 3 AND 6 

Tuesday May 29 to Friday June 1

Students to arrive by 8:10 a.m.

EQAO testing is taking place next week from Tuesday May 29th to Friday June 1st  for our grade 3 and 6 students.

Testing will begin promptly at 8:30 am each morning. Please have your daughter at school by 8:10 am so that she has time to get organized and settled before testing begins.

Sessions will last for approximately 1 hour on Tuesday and Friday mornings and for 2 hours on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. A makeup session is scheduled on Friday for students who may have missed any sections due to absences.

Ensuring your daughter gets a good night’s sleep, a healthy breakfast and some positive encouragement, is how you can best support your daughter next week.
Thank you for your support!

REMINDER - LIBRARY BOOKS  DUE BY JUNE 1st!

It is almost the end of the school year, and that means that it is time to return your library books. Books must be returned to the library by Friday June 1st. Once books are returned and accounts for the year are cleared, students will be able to borrow books for the summer but only once their accounts are cleared from the school year. Lists are being sent home with students on an as-needed basis. If you would like a list of outstanding books, please email Erica Rodd at erodd@havergal.on.ca  



GRADE 6 LUNCH @ UPPER SCHOOL - *NEW DATE*

Wednesday, June 6th 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Lunch for the Grade 6s has been moved to Wednesday, June 6.

ANNOUNCING THE NEW HCPA COMMITTEE
The Havergal College Parent Association is pleased to announce that we have finalized our new HCPA roster! Please click this link  http://bit.ly/HCPA2018-19

USED TEXTBOOK COLLECTION
The annual Used Textbook/Gently Used Book Collection will take place in the Legacy Theatre on:
Monday, June 18, 2018, 11:30am-1:30pm and 
Tuesday, June 19, 2018, 7:30am-1:30 pm.

Please note that books (even donations) must not be left at the Front Desk or with Security.
**The Canadian School Book Exchange will accept ANY good condition books (except poor condition novels and workbooks that have been written in) you wish to sell on consignment.  Bring all of your school and non-school related books to sell across our multiple platforms!

FORMER PREMIER OF BRITISH COLUMBIA 

CHRISTY CLARK TO SPEAK AT JS PRAYERS

Thursday, May 28 (8:30 a.m.)

Ms. Clarke is a former Canadian politician who served as the 35th Premier of British Columbia from 2011 to 2017.  She was the second woman to serve as premier of British Columbia and the first female premier in Canada to lead her party to a plurality of seats in two consecutive general elections. She was also the first Cabinet Minister to have a child while in office. 

Parents are welcome to attend!

OLYMPIAN COMING TO HAVERGAL JUNIOR SCHOOL

Wednesday, May 30th (11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)

All students Grades 1 - 6 will attend and parents are invited to come and listen as well. Natalie Spooner of the Canadian Women's Hockey Team will be telling her story. Please join us in the JS Gym for this special presentation.  
https://olympic.ca/team-canada/natalie-spooner/

GRANDCHILDREN'S PARTY

Wednesday, May 30 (3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)

Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 23

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Location: South Quad (Rain or shine!)

GATOR DAY
Friday, June 1st (12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Gator Day will be an awesome afternoon of fun competition between Houses. Girls may dress in house colours all day. Parents are welcome to come and cheer on their daughters between 1:15 pm and 3:00 pm at Ratcliffe Field at the Upper School. All girls will be dismissed at regular dismissal time from the Junior School.


SPRING JS ATHLETIC CELEBRATION
Thursday, June 7th (2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.)
The following teams/squads are invited to join us for a celebration of the season in the JS Gym. There will be a slideshow, speeches from coaches, certificates, and...ice cream! The celebration will take place in the Junior School gymnasium, period 6 of Thursday, June 7th, 2018. 

Teams/Squads included in celebration:
U12 Softball Team
Softball Squad
U10 Track and Field Team
U11 Track and Field Team
U12 Track and Field Team
Grades 4,5,6 of Cricket Squad

END OF YEAR EVENTS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Friday, June 8: Final Prayers (8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at the Brenda Robson Hall)

Monday, June 11: Gr.6 Celebration (4:00 pm - 5:30 pm at the Junior School)

Tuesday, June 12: JS Closing Ceremony and Reception (11:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m. in Brenda Robson Hall)

This Week at Havergal Junior School

Monday, May 28 (Day 1)
8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.  Prayers  (Guest Speaker: Christy Clark)
11:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.  Chess Club (Learning Hub) - FINAL SESSION
11:50 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.    Re-sizing for Hoodies- Grade 5s (select few students)
3:45 p.m -4:30 p.m. Ukulele Club  (JK Classroom) - FINAL SESSION
3:45 p.m -4:30 p.m. Drama Club  (Upper School BRH) - FINAL SESSION

Tuesday, May 29 (Day 2)

8:10 a.m.  EQAO Grades 3 & 6 (these students to arrive at school by 8:10 a.m.)
3:30 p.m -4:45 p.m.  FINAL Soccer Skills Squad (JS Gym)
3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.  Discovery Lab Club (2L Classroom)  MAKE-UP SESSION

Wednesday, May 30 (Day 3)

8:10 a.m.  EQAO Grades 3 & 6 (these students to arrive at school by 8:10 a.m.)
SPECIAL SCHEDULE
     Period 1: 9:00 - 9:50 am
     Period 2: 9:50 - 10:40 am
     Recess: 10:40 - 11:00 am BIG SNACK!
     Period 3: 11:00 - 11:25 am
     Walk to gym (like prayers)
     Natalie Spooner Presentation (JS Gym): 11:30 - 12:30 pm
     Outdoor Lunch: 12:30 - 1:00 pm
     Period 4: 1:00 - 1:40 pm
     Period 5: 1:40 pm - 2:30 pm
     Period 6: 2:30 - 3:10/3:20 pm
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Grade 6 Lunch @ Upper School  (Moved to June 6)
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  JS New Family Welcome Reception
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Softball Squad (Lower Pitch with Ms. Carson) - FINAL SESSON

Thursday, May  31 (Day 4)
8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.  Prayers  (Rev. Douglas)
12:30 p.m.  - 2:30 p.m.   HCPA Final Luncheon @ Upper School
3:45 p.m. - 4: 45 p.m.      JS Spring Piano Recital (JS Gym)

Friday, June 1 (Day 5) - GATOR DAY!

EQAO - During Prayers
8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.   Prayers (French play)
11:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.  Grade 6 Crossing the Bridge Lunch
SPECIAL SCHEDULE
     Regular morning
     12:50 pm: All Students pick up water bottles and join HOUSE in JS Gym
     1:00 - 1:10 pm: House Cheer in JS Gym
     1:10 - 1:20 pm: Houses walk to Ratcliffe Field
     1:25 pm - 2:35 pm House Competitions/Fun Games
     2:35 pm - 2:50 pm Fruit and Final Teacher Competition
     2:50 pm: Kindergarten, Grade 1 and 2’s walk back to JS
     3:00 pm: Grades 3,4,5,6, walk back to JS

LOOK AHEAD June 4: Pizza Lunch! June 6: Grade 6 Lunch @ Upper School *NEW DATE* June 7: Spring JS Athletic Celebration -JS Gym (2:30 pm- 3:20pm) June 11: Gr.6 Celebration (4:00 pm - 5:30 pm) June 12: JS Closing Rehearsal (8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) and JS Closing Ceremony and Reception (11:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m.)

Message from Head of Junior School - May 18, 2018

Dear Junior School Parents,

What a wonderful week it has been! We have so enjoyed seeing parents and grandparents at the school, loved having the opportunity to share what the students have been up to.

We wish you a lovely long weekend as you enjoy time with family and friends.


Sincerely,

Kate White

Please Note:

HOUSE SHOUT - SPECIAL SCHEDULE

Tuesday, May 22 (2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

Students are invited to wear grub clothes in house colours on Tuesday May 22.

SPECIAL SCHEDULE 

1:30 p.m.     Students go to Gym, and gather by house

1:45 p.m.     Walk to Ratcliffe Field - Led by prefects

2:00 p.m.     House Shout Begins

3:00 p.m.     Return to JS for popsicles  (students not permitted on lower pitch)

3:15 p.m.   Students come inside to pick up their things, and head back outside for dismissal

SPRING CONCERT PHOTOS and VIDEOS

As promised, here are the links to the photos and videos taken at our recent concerts.

Grades 1-6 Visual Art and Music Night Photos: CLICK HERE!

Grade 1 - 6 Video Playlist: CLICK HERE

Kindergarten Spring Concert: CLICK HERE

Kindergarten Spring Concert Video Playlist CLICK HERE

ATHLETICS

Good luck to our undefeated U12 Softball Team as they head into CISAA Championships next Wednesday at BSS. Also to our very talented Track and Field Team, who will compete against every CISAA girls and co-ed school at Championships next Tuesday at Birchmount Stadium. I know the girls will represent themselves and Havergal College with pride. Go Gators!

Next Week's Detailed JS Athletic Schedule:
CLICK HERE!

JS Athletic Schedule:
CLICK HERE!

FORMER PREMIER OF BRITISH COLUMBIA 

CHRISTY CLARK TO SPEAK AT JS PRAYERS

Thursday, May 28 (8:30 a.m.)

Ms. Clarke is a former Canadian politician who served as the 35th Premier of British Columbia from 2011 to 2017.  She was the second woman to serve as premier of British Columbia and the first female premier in Canada to lead her party to a plurality of seats in two consecutive general elections. She was also the first Cabinet Minister to have a child while in office. 

Parents are welcome to attend!

TEAM CANADA OLYMPIAN IS COMING TO JS
Natalie Spooner, a Team Canada Hockey player will be giving a presentation to Grades 1 through 6 about what it takes to become an olympian and to share her experiences with our girls. Natalie will be presenting Wednesday, May 30th, 2018, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm in the Junior School gymnasium. Parents are welcome to come and listen. Mark your calendar!
https://olympic.ca/team-canada/natalie-spooner/

LIBRARY BOOKS

It is almost the end of the school year, and that means that it is time to return your library books. Books must be returned to the library by Friday June 1st. Once books are returned and accounts for the year are cleared, students will be able to borrow books for the summer but only once their accounts are cleared from the school year. Lists are being sent home with students on an as-needed basis. If you would like a list of outstanding books, please email Erica Rodd at erodd@havergal.on.ca  


USED TEXTBOOK COLLECTION
The annual Used Textbook/Gently Used Book Collection will take place in the Legacy Theatre on:
Monday, June 18, 2018, 11:30am-1:30pm and 
Tuesday, June 19, 2018, 7:30am-1:30 pm.

Please note that books (even donations) must not be left at the Front Desk or with Security.
**The Canadian School Book Exchange will accept ANY good condition books (except poor condition novels and workbooks that have been written in) you wish to sell on consignment.  Bring all of your school and non-school related books to sell across our multiple platforms!



GRADE REP 2018-2019 POSITIONS
LAST CALL!!

If you'd like to be a Grade Rep for next year, please follow this link:
CLICK HERE!


GRANDCHILDREN'S PARTY

Wednesday, May 30 (3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)

Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 23

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Location: South Quad (Rain or shine!)


GATOR DAY
Friday, June 1st (1:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Gator Day is a fun filled afternoon for all girls in the Junior School. The 10 Havergal Houses will compete against one another in a variety of fun races and activities. Gator Day will take place from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm at Ratcliffe Field on Friday, June 1st. Details to come.


SPRING JS ATHLETIC CELEBRATION
Thursday, June 7th (2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.)

All girls in grades 4 through 6 are invited Thursday, June 7th to our spring athletic celebration. The celebration will take place during period 6 in the Junior School Gymnasium where the girls will receive certificates from their coaches, watch a slideshow of the season, and indulge in ice cream sandwiches! 

This Week at Havergal Junior School

Monday, May 21 
SCHOOL CLOSED - VICTORIA DAY

Tuesday, May 22 (Day 5)
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.  House Shout Practice (JS Gym)
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  U12 Track And Field Champs @Birchmount Stadium
Drop Students off at HC: 7:30 am
Bus Departure: 7:40 am
Return to HC: 4:30 pm
2:00 p.m.  - House Shout Begins
3:30 p.m. - HCPA Staff Appreciation Ivy Pub
3:30 p.m -4:45 p.m.  U9 Soccer Skills Squad (JS Gym)
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.  U12 Softball Green (Lower Pitch)
3:30 p.m -5:30 p.m.  HCPA Staff/Faculty Appreciation Ivy Pub  (Temerty Commons)
3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.  Discovery Lab Club (2L Classroom)  FINAL SESSION!
3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.   Knitting Club (JK Classroom) FINAL SESSION!

Wednesday, May 23 (Day 6)

9:00 a.m.  French Play 2T  - Session 1 (Learning Hub)
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. U12 Softball Green Champs @ Bishop Strachan
Dismissal: 9:00 am
Departure: 9:15 am
Return: 2:30 pm
11:00 a.m.  French Play 2T - Session 2 (Learning Hub)
3:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m.   U12 Softball  Green
3:30 p.m - 4:45 p.m.   U12 Softball  Squad - Lower Pitch
3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.    Top Chef Club (Art Room) FINAL SESSION!
3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.    Great Minds Club (6M Classroom)  FINAL SESSION!

Thursday, May  24 (Day 7)
8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.  Prayers
3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.    SIT Club (3P classroom)  FINAL SESSION!
3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.    Junior Journalists  (Learning Hub) FINAL SESSION!
3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.    Zumba (2T Classroom)  FINAL SESSION!

Friday, May 25 (Day 8)

8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.   Prayers - Ramadan
9:10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  Grade 2 Field Trip (Toronto Centre for the Arts)
11:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. Steel Pan Band Rehearsal (Music Room)
12:10 p.m.-  12:50 p.m.  Grade 2 Math Discussions Club (Learning Hub)

LOOK AHEAD June 1: Gator Day and Grade 6 Crossing the Bridge Lunch June 6: JS Gator Day - Rain Day June 7: Spring JS Athletic Celebration June 11: Gr.6 Celebration (4:00 pm - 5:30 pm) June 12: JS Closing Rehearsal (8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) and JS Closing Ceremony and Reception (11:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m.)

Message from Head of Junior School - May 11, 2018

Dear Junior School Parents,

Today, our JK and SK students welcomed the onset of Spring, which seems to have finally arrived, with a concert filled with songs and poetry. We are also very much looking forward to the performances of the girls in Grades 1 - 6 on Tuesday. In addition, we are excited to welcome all of our Grandpals to the Junior School on Friday. We will also be celebrating the arts during lunch recess.  Please CLICK HERE to learn more about the exciting activities we have planned.  It is going to be a wonderful week!

This week both the Upper and Junior School participated in Mental Health Awareness Week.  To learn more about what this looked like in the Junior School, CLICK HERE.

Sincerely,

Kate White

Please Note:

ATHLETICS

Beyond the Ivy Walls

Please continue sending in your daughter's accomplishments beyond the ivy walls of Havergal! 3 or 4 sentences with a picture to Sarah - sszolopiak@havergal.on.ca

Next Week JS Athletic Detailed Schedule:
CLICK HERE!

JS Athletic Full Season Schedule:
CLICK HERE!

GRADES 1-6 SPRING CONCERT
Tuesday, May 15 (5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.)

A reminder that students will have a supervised recess and a snack between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday before the concert, and that while there are no formal tickets for the performance, only two guests are permitted per family.  

Please  CLICK HERE for information on what the girls are to wear, as well as to learn more about our new photography practice during concerts.

GRANDPALS' DAY

Friday, May 18 (10:00a.m.-11:30a.m.)
RSVP by Monday, May 14
Grandparents (or other senior friends) are invited to the Junior School for morning refreshments and a tour with their granddaughters.  
CLICK HERE!  to RSVP

Event schedule:

• 10:00 am - Grandparents will begin to arrive.
• 10:00 am to 11:30 am - Students will show their grandparents around the school, enjoy refreshments and a slide show powerpoint loop in the gym. They can also visit a photo booth located in the library or in the gym for a fun picture.
• 10:30 am - We will invite everyone to come to the gym for a snack and enjoy the event

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
ADMISSIONS TEAM NEEDS YOUR HELP
Admissions needs volunteers to help with Havergal’s Welcome Family Program. This initiative helps welcome our new families to the Junior School. Welcome Families will be asked to connect with one of our new families via email or phone to help make them feel a part of our community before they start in September. Families may have questions that only a parent can answer and it is so nice for them to make a connection with someone  who already has the ins and outs of life at the Junior School. To learn more about becoming a Welcome Family please click the link below.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS


GRADE REP 2018-2019 POSITIONS
If you'd like to be a Grade Rep for next year, please follow this link:
CLICK HERE!


DESSERTS NEEDED! 

TEACHER AND STAFF APPRECIATION

Tuesday, May 22

Parents, please help us thank our teachers and staff! 

The purpose of our Teacher and Staff Appreciation day on May 22 is to express thanks from the parent community to our fantastic Havergal Faculty and Staff who keep our school operating and our daughters thriving. If you cannot volunteer that day, please consider donating a dessert by clicking the link below OR please consider making a cash donation. All proceeds help provide a fantastic CATERED LUNCH for our star guests. All donations can be dropped off at the security desk envelope marked “Teacher Appreciation” . 

CLICK HERE!

GRANDCHILDREN'S PARTY

Wednesday, May 30 (3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)

Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 23

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Location: South Quad (Rain or shine!)

GATOR DAY

Friday, June 1st (1:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Junior School students will compete in Houses at Gator Day on the afternoon of Friday, June 1.  The Grade 5 girls are ready to lead their fellow Junior School House members in fun mini-games. The afternoon will include our 10 House teams playing against each other in a variety of games. It is a spirited day where girls dress in their House colours and play the afternoon away.
Please join us for the fun on Ratcliffe Field, beginning at 1:15 pm!

GRADE 6 CROSSING THE BRIDGE LUNCH

Friday, June 1st (11:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.)

Grade 6 students will enjoy their lunch in a picnic style set-up on the Havergal bridge to signify their transition to the Upper School.

A delicious lunch will be provided by the school.  This is a student-only event.

This Week at Havergal Junior School

Monday, May 14 (Day 8)
8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m   Prayers  (Arts Prayers)
11:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.  Grades 4-6 Author Visit: Mariko Tamaki (Learning Hub)
12:10 p.m.-  12:50 p.m.  Grade 2 Math Discussions Club (2L Classroom)
12:20 p.m.-  12:50 p.m.   Intramurals
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. U12 Softball Green Game @ Country Day School
3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Junior School String Ensemble
3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Ukulele Club  (JK Classroom)
3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Drama Club  (Upper School BRH)

Tuesday, May 15 (Day 1)
7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.  U12 Track & Field (Lawrence Park Collegiate)
11:50 a.m.-  12:50 p.m.  Chess Club (Learning Hub) - Make-up day
12:10 p.m.-  12:50 p.m.  Grade 3 Math Discussions Club (Learning Hub)
3:30 p.m - 4:15 p.m.   Junior Choir Rehearsal CANCELLED DUE TO CONCERT
3:30 p.m -4:45 p.m.  U9 Soccer Skills Squad CANCELLED DUE TO CONCERT
3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.  Discovery Lab Club (2L Classroom) CANCELLED DUE TO CONCERT
3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.   Knitting Club (JK Classroom) CANCELLED DUE TO CONCERT
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Student will go outside for recess, then return to their classes for a snack before heading over to the Upper School
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Grades 1-6 Spring Concert @ Upper School BRH

Wednesday, May 16 (Day 2)

8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.  Grades 5 & 6 Forest of Reading Festival of Trees (Harbourfront)
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.   JS Grade Rep Meeting (Learning Hub)
12:10 p.m.-  12:50 p.m.  Grade 4 Math Discussions Club (Learning Hub)
12:20 p.m.-  12:50 p.m.   Intramurals 
3:30 p.m - 4:45 p.m.   U12 Softball  Squad - Lower Pitch
3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.    Top Chef Club (Art Room)
3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.    Great Minds Club (6M Classroom)

Thursday, May  17 (Day 3)
7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.  U12 Track & Field (Lawrence Park Collegiate)
8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.  House Shout Practice Practice - No prayers
12:20 p.m.-  12:50 p.m.   Intramurals
3:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m.   U12 Softball Game @ Branksome Hall
3:30 p.m - 4:45 p.m.   U12 Cricket Squad (Upper School Gym)
3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.    SIT Club (3P classroom)
3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.    Junior Journalists  (Learning Hub)
3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.    Zumba (2T Classroom)

Friday, May 18 (Day 4)

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  Grandpal’s Day
10:40 a.m. -  10:55 a.m.  Intramurals
11:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. Steel Pan Band Rehearsal (Music Room)
12:20 p.m.-  12:50 p.m.   Intramurals

LOOK AHEAD May 21: School Closed: Victoria Day May 22: House Shout (1:45 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.) June 1: Gator Day and Crossing the Bridge Lunch Gr.6 June 6: JS Gator Day - Rain Day June 11: Gr.6 Celebration (4:00 pm - 5:30 pm) June 12: JS Closing Rehearsal (8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) & JS Closing Ceremony & Reception (11:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m.)

Message from Head of Junior School - May 4, 2018

Dear Junior School Parents,

What a truly A Maze-ing Race it was!  Thank you to all of those that organized and volunteered at this amazing community event. Congratulations to all of the teams for working together so well, and for showing your HC spirit.  All girls that have an A Maze-ing Race t-shirt, are invited to wear it during Phys- Ed Class for the remainder of the year.  

I would also like to extend another note of thanks on behalf of the entire JS Faculty and Staff for your incredible generosity on Teacher Appreciation Day.  We were spoiled all day with beautiful flowers and unending delicious treats.  We truly appreciated being appreciated!

Sincerely,

Kate White

Please Note:

MONDAY, MAY 7th IS PIZZA DAY!

ATHLETICS

We are pleased to announce we have won our first U12 Softball game 11 - 5 against Branksome Hall and that we have had two very successful track and field meets! 

Go Gators!

Next week we will have a professional sports photographer attending practices to capture the girls in action. Please refer to the full season schedule below to see when she will be at your daughter's practice and please remind your daughter to be in her Havergal athletic wear and her hair pulled back.

Next Week's JS Athletic Schedule in Detail:

CLICK HERE! 

Full Season JS Athletic Schedule:

CLICK HERE!

HAVERGAL JS STUDENTS WIN FIRST PLACE OVERALL AT JUNIOR SCIENCE OLYMPICS!
On Saturday, April 28th, 3 students from each of grade 4,5 and 6 represented Havergal College at the Junior Science Olympics at Crescent School.  The girls participated in a variety of events such as electric circuits, mirror and laser mazes, tin foil boat building and many other challenges.  Our grade 5 students placed 4th in their division, the grade 6 students placed 2nd and the grade 4 students placed 1st.  Overall, Havergal students finished the day in 1st place and brought home the cup!  Congratulations to Jana, Tessa, Claudia, Kasia, Emilia, Mae, Carina, Aryana and Ella for doing such a fine job representing the Junior School and for their outstanding performance in the Science Olympics!  Congratulations are also due to all the wonderful hands-on opportunities our teachers provide the girls during their lessons.  You just never know when the girls will draw upon them to problem solve. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
ADMISSIONS TEAM NEEDS YOUR HELP
Admissions needs volunteers to help with Havergal’s Welcome Family Program. This initiative helps welcome our new families to the Junior School. Welcome Families will be asked to connect with one of our new families via email or phone to help make them feel a part of our community before they start in September. Families may have questions that only a parent can answer and it is so nice for them to make a connection with someone  who already has the ins and outs of life at the Junior School. To learn more about becoming a Welcome Family please click the link below.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS



HCPA OPEN PORTFOLIO POSITIONS
DEADLINE MAY 11th

Upper School Mother Daughter Breakfast Vice Chair: 
CLICK HERE TO APPLY!

Junior School Mother Daughter Breakfast Vice Chair: 
CLICK HERE TO APPLY!

Parent Luncheon Vice Chair: 
CLICK HERE TO APPLY!



GRADE REP 2018-2019 POSITIONS
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DESSERTS NEEDED! 
TEACHER AND STAFF APPRECIATION
Tuesday, May 22
Parents, please help us thank our teachers and staff! 
The purpose of our Teacher and Staff Appreciation day on May 22 is to express thanks from the parent community to our fantastic Havergal Faculty and Staff who keep our school operating and our daughters thriving. If you cannot volunteer that day, please consider donating a dessert by clicking the link below OR please consider making a cash donation. All proceeds help provide a fantastic CATERED LUNCH for our star guests. All donations can be dropped off at the security desk envelope marked “Teacher Appreciation” . 
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JK/SK SPRING CONCERT

Friday, May 11 (2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Tickets are not required

GRANDPALS' DAY

Friday, May 18 (10:00a.m.-11:30a.m.)
Please RSVP by Friday, May 11
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GRANDCHILDREN'S PARTY

Wednesday, May 30 (3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)

Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 23

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Location: South Quad (Rain or shine!)

This Week at Havergal Junior School

Monday, May 7 (Day 3)
Mental Health Awareness Week
8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m   Prayers -Mental Health Awareness
11:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.  Pizza Lunch!
11:50 a.m.-  12:50 p.m.  Chess Club (Learning Hub) - Moved to Tuesday this week
12:20 p.m.-  12:50 p.m.   Intramurals
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. U12 Softball Green Practice and Photographer Present (Lower Pitch)
3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Junior School String Ensemble
3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m. Ukulele Club  (JK Classroom)
3:45 p.m - 4:45 p.m. Drama Club  (Upper School BRH)

Tuesday, May 8 (Day 4)
11:50 a.m.-  12:50 p.m.  Chess Club (Learning Hub) 
12:20 p.m.-  12:50 p.m.   Intramurals
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. U12 Track and Field Meet (Pickering College)
      Dismissal: 11:15 am
      Departure: 11:30 am
      Return Time: 4:45 pm
2:30 p.m. - 3:10 p.m. SK Kindergarten Story Share (Learning Hub)
3:30 p.m - 4:15 p.m.   Junior Choir Rehearsal
3:30 p.m -4:45 p.m.  U9 Soccer Skills Squad (JS Gym)
3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.  Discovery Lab Club (2L Classroom)
3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.  Knitting Club (JK Classroom)

Wednesday, May 9 (Day 5)

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.    Grades 1-6 Concert Rehearsal
12:20 p.m.-  12:50 p.m.   Intramurals
3:30 p.m - 4:45 p.m.   U12 Softball  Squad, Photographer Present - Lower Pitch
3:45 p.m - 4:30 p.m.   Primary Choir Rehearsal
3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.    Top Chef Club (Art Room)
3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.    Great Minds Club (6M Classroom)

Thursday, May  10 (Day 6)
7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.  U12 Track & Field (Lawrence Park Collegiate) Photographer Present
8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.  Prayers - Growth mindset (Rev. Douglas)
12:10 p.m.-  12:50 p.m.  Grade 6 Math Discussions Club (Learning Hub)
12:20 p.m.-  12:50 p.m.   Intramurals
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. U12 Softball Green: Double Header (Bishop Strachan School)
      Dismissal: 2:00 pm
      Departure: 2:15 pm
      Return Time: 5:15 pm
3:30 p.m - 4:45 p.m.   U12 Cricket Squad (Upper School Gym) Photographer Present
3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.    SIT Club (3P classroom)
3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.    Junior Journalists  (Learning Hub)
3:45 p.m -4:45 p.m.    Zumba (2T Classroom)

Friday, May 11 (Day 7)

8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.   Prayers - Mental Health Week follow-up: Assembly for Gr5-6 TBC
10:40 a.m. -  10:55 a.m.  Intramurals
11:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. Steel Pan Band Rehearsal (Music Room)
12:10 p.m.-  12:50 p.m.  Grade 5 Math Discussions Club (Learning Hub)
12:20 p.m.-  12:50 p.m.   Intramurals
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  JK/SK Spring Concert (JS Gym)

LOOK AHEAD May 15: Grades 1-6 Spring Concert (BRH) (5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.) May 18: JS Grandpals’ Day (10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.) May 21: School Closed: Victoria Day June 1: Gator Day