Friday 18 May 2018

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
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.)