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.

Cohen Field Parking Lot Map

Cohen Field Parking 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:

• CLICK HERE

Spring Season Full Schedule of All Squads and Teams:

• CLICK HERE

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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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.

JS Traffic Flow Map

Drop-off and 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.

Click HERE - Next Week's Athletic Schedule

Click HERE - JS Spring Athletics Information (Squads, Squad Teams, Teams, Tryout times..)

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 9^thwill 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

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)

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 9^thwill 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

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.

Click HERE - To Purchase Amaze-ing Race Tickets

To volunteer for this event, click below:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e4aa8a92f4-volunteers

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