Friday 8 June 2018

Message from Head of Junior School - June 8, 2018

Dear Junior School Parents,

Thank you to all of those that were able to make it our Final Prayers Service in the Brenda Robson Hall today.  It was magical to have all of our students there, and see the sun shining through and lighting up their faces.  We are looking forward to next week, as we continue to honour the end of the school year with Grade 6 Leaving Celebration on Monday, and our Closing Ceremony on Tuesday.  All the details for both events are noted below.

Should you wish to read a copy the message that was delivered in prayers this morning, CLICK HERE

Sincerely,
Kate White

Please Note:                                                                      

2018 JS MATH CONTEST RESULTS!!
Caribou Math, Mathematica and CNML 
It is amazing to see that EVERY SINGLE GIRL in grades 3, 4, 5 and 6 took part in at least one math contest this year!!! We would like to acknowledge all of these girls for challenging themselves while solving tough math problems, for their growth mindset and for their perseverance.  Well done girls! 

A special thank you to Ms. Carayannis for the countless hours organizing and preparing all of these contests. Ms. Carayannis is passionate about math and these contests, and we are grateful for her dedication in this process.  I would also like to sincerely thank all of our teachers, and Ms. Kubota for preparing them the students so well! 

To see a full list of the results: CLICK HERE


END OF YEAR EVENTS

MONDAY, JUNE 11 – GRADE 6 CELEBRATION
  • Morning and After Gator Care Available
  • Final day of Rose Reisman lunch available @ HC
  • Grade Six Celebration at 4:00 pm – 5:30 p.m. in JS Gym
    • Grade 6 families invited to attend
    • Grade 6 students to wear #1 Dress to school all day
TUESDAY, JUNE 12 – JS CLOSING CEREMONY
  • AM Gator Care available at 7:15-8:00 am
  • NO PM Gator Care available
  • No lunch at school – please ensure that your daughter brings a nourishing snack to sustain her through the morning
  • 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. JS Closing Ceremony in Brenda Robson Hall (Upper School)
    • Student Dress: #1 Concert Dress (long sleeved white blouse; hair pinned back from the face using a small plain hair accessory without colour or embellishment, socks)
    • All families invited to attend
    • Refreshments served at JS following the conclusion of the Closing Ceremony
    • Dismissal is from the Junior School at the conclusion of the ceremony, at approximately 12:15 pm.

2018 SUMMER READING CHALLENGE
CAN YOU READ MORE THAN THE LIBRARIAN?
The Summer Reading Challenge is back! Reading over the summer is crucial for your daughter to maintain the progress she has worked so hard to achieve this year. We've created a challenge to help keep her motivated and reading during the long summer days.

Ms. Rodd is always looking for books to recommend, which means she is also always reading! We are challenging the girls to take on Ms. Rodd and see if they can read more than her. Updates regarding Ms. Rodd's progress will be posted on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you are encouraged to send in pictures of your daughter working to read more than Ms. Rodd!

Facebook: Direct message to Havergal http://facebook.com/HavergalCollege
lnstagram: Direct message to Havergal http://instagram.com/HavergalCollege

Your daughter will be coming home with a hard copy of the summer reading list for her grade - here are links to each of the lists:

Summer Reading JK to Grade 1: http://bit.ly/HC_SummerReading2018_JKGr1
Summer Reading Grades 2 and 3: http://bit.ly/HC_SummerReading2018_Gr23
Summer Reading Grades 4-6: http://bit.ly/HC_SummerReading2018_Gr456

Your daughter is bringing home a tracking form. You can also find a copy here:

All kinds of reading materials count, as well as stories read to our younger readers. A title can only be listed once.

Students who return their forms in September will be eligible to win individual prizes for reading more than the librarian, as well as class prizes for participation.


Happy reading everyone!


END OF YEAR REPORT CARDS
End of year report cards are available for parent viewing on June 21 at 4:00 p.m. 

BACH MUSIC- SUMMER CAMP
There are still a few spots available for girls in Grades 4 -6 to participate in the BACH music camp being held at Havergal this August 20 -24th.  Registration forms are available at the JS office, or you can contact Cissy Goodridge at cgoodridge@havergal.on.ca


CELEBRATION SATURDAY 2018-2019
Saturday, September 29, 2018
It’s not too early!!
Starting now, we are accepting donations for Cel Sat!   Please donate or solicit “Silent Auction Items” for Celebration Saturday’s silent auction this fall.  Silent auction items can be dropped throughout the summer at the US Security desk, labelled as “Cel Sat Silent Auction”.   Cel Sat takes place on Sat, Sept 29 from 9am-1pm.  The Entire school participates in this fun filled event and proceeds are donated to our community partners.

This Week at Havergal Junior School           

Monday, June 11 (Day 3)
No Prayers 
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.  Students Grades 1-6 Outdoor Play
12:45 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.  SK Annual Giving Celebration (South Quad Gazebo)
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.  Grade 6 Celebration & Reception (JS Gym)

Tuesday, June 12 (Day 4)
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.  Students Grades 1-6 Outdoor Play
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  JS Closing Ceremony & Reception  (BRH/ JS Gym)
12:30 p.m.   School Closes / Dismissal

Friday 1 June 2018

Message from Head of Junior School - June 1, 2018

Dear Junior School Parents,

What a wonderful way to end the week!  Thank you to our Athletic Department for arranging Gator Day for all of our students in JK - Grade 6. 

This blog post contains all the "need to know" information for all of our end of year events. Please ensure you read it carefully, so that you are aware of all details.  As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to your daughter's teacher, or the main office should you have any questions.


Sincerely,
Kate White

Please Note:                                                                      

MONDAY, JUNE 4th IS PIZZA DAY!!


END OF YEAR EVENTS

THURSDAY, JUNE 7 - JS SPRING ATHLETIC CELEBRATION
  • 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
  • Students who participated in the following Teams/Squads are invited:
    • 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
  • Please note that this is a student only event.  
  • There will be a slideshow, speeches from coaches, certificates, and...ice cream!
FRIDAY, JUNE 8 – FINAL PRAYERS IN BRENDA ROBSON HALL
  • 8:25 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Final JS Prayers 
  • All families invited to attend 
  • Please note that Final Prayers is in the Brenda Robson Hall this year.  Parents who are able to attend are asked to go directly there instead of the Junior School.
MONDAY, JUNE 11 – GRADE 6 CELEBRATION
  • Morning and After Gator Care Available
  • Final day of Rose Reisman lunch available @ HC
  • Grade Six Celebration at 4:00 pm – 5:30 p.m. in JS Gym
    • Grade 6 families invited to attend
    • Grade 6 students to wear #1 Dress to school all day
TUESDAY, JUNE 12 – JS CLOSING CEREMONY
  • AM Gator Care available at 7:15-8:00 am
  • NO PM Gator Care available
  • No lunch at school – please ensure that your daughter brings a nourishing snack to sustain her through the morning
  • 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. JS Closing Ceremony in Brenda Robson Hall (Upper School)
    • Student Dress: #1 Concert Dress (long sleeved white blouse; hair pinned back from the face using a small plain hair accessory without colour or embellishment, socks)
    • All families invited to attend
    • Refreshments served at JS following the conclusion of the Closing Ceremony
    • Dismissal is from the Junior School at the conclusion of the ceremony, at approximately 12:15 pm.


ATHLETICS - TRACK and FIELD RESULTS
Congratulations to...
U10 Track and Field Team for winning their age category with 136.5 points! We will highlight the whole U10, U11, and U12 team and top placements at prayers next Thursday.


AN UPDATE ON THE NEW BUILD
We have received additional building permits from the City of Toronto and are looking forward to continuing construction work at the Junior School and the Upper School.

Once the school year ends, we are planning to begin demolition at both sites in order to make space for our exciting new facilities. From now until year end, the Buttcon construction team will be undertaking quiet work in preparation for the next phase of the build. At the Junior School, Buttcon will be working on the former Kindergarten and music spaces, located inside the construction zone. During the summer months, we anticipate the bulk of demolition and foundation work to take place. 

We ask that you continue to keep safety in mind when visiting Havergal, by obeying signage and avoiding entering construction zones. We will share another update with you before the start of the new 2018-2019 school year!


HAVERGAL LIMITLESS CAMPAIGN VIDEO
I AM LIMITLESS
The Limitless Campaign means creating spaces that inspire learning, timeless
connections and priceless opportunities. Discover how Havergal taught our Old Girls
and students to be fearless in pursuing their passions and exploring limitless
possibilities: https://youtu.be/6pqB4z9gbvo.
To learn how you can support the campaign:  CLICK HERE


BACH MUSIC- SUMMER CAMP
There are still a few spots available for girls in Grades 4 -6 to participate in the BACH music camp being held at Havergal this August 20 -24th.  Registration forms are available at the JS office, or you can contact Cissy Goodridge at cgoodridge@havergal.on.ca


REMINDER - LIBRARY BOOKS  DUE BY JUNE 4th!
LAST CALL!!
Thank you for returning your library books! Please round up any remaining books you may have and return them as soon as possible as all library books are due Monday. 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 have been sent home with students. If you would like a list of outstanding books, please email Erica Rodd at erodd@havergal.on.ca  


GRADE 6 FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE AND SPIRIT WEAR SURVEY
Father Daughter Dance and Spirit Wear Survey to complete below:
https://goo.gl/forms/Bv36EpoXVRlA9mEK2


CELEBRATION SATURDAY 2018-2019
Saturday, September 29, 2018
It’s not too early!!
Starting now, we are accepting donations for Cel Sat!   Please donate or solicit “Silent Auction Items” for Celebration Saturday’s silent auction this fall.  Silent auction items can be dropped throughout the summer at the US Security desk, labelled as “Cel Sat Silent Auction”.   Cel Sat takes place on Sat, Sept 29 from 9am-1pm.  The Entire school participates in this fun filled event and proceeds are donated to our community partners.


This Week at Havergal Junior School           

Monday, June 4 (Day 6)
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.   Students Grades 1-6 Outdoor Play
8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.   Prayers (Rev. Douglas)
11:50 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.  Pizza Lunch!

Tuesday, June 5 (Day 7)
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.  Outdoor Play Grades 1-6
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.  Outdoor Play continues Grades 1-5
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Grade 6 Band Rehearsal (Music Room)

Wednesday, June 6 (Day 8)
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.  Students Grades 1-6 Outdoor Play
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.  Closing Ceremony Rehearsal
8:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.  JS Grade Rep Meeting/ Training (Learning Hub)
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Gr 6 Lunch @ Upper School

Thursday, June 7 (Day 1)
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.  Students Grades 1-6 Outdoor Play
8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.  Prayers
11:50 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. Junior Choir year-end party (music room)
2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.  JS Spring Athletic Celebration - During Period 6  (JS Gym)


Friday, June 8 (Day 2)
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.  Students Grades 1-6 Outdoor Play
8:25 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.   Final Prayers @ Upper School BRH
12:45 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Grade 1 Ice Cream Party (JS Playground)
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.   SK Author Party (SK Classroom)


LOOK AHEAD

June 11: Gr.6 Celebration (4:00 pm - 5:30 pm @ Junior School)
June 12: JS Closing Ceremony and Reception (11:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m. @ BRH)