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Dear Junior School Families,
It was so lovely to have so many families and students out last week in support of our community partnerships, on Celebration Day! For those who stayed for Friday Night Lights, I am sure you can agree it was an EPIC event. To see so many people cheering on young women athletes was truly inspirational!
This week, we honoured Truth and Reconciliation Week at Havergal. We were grateful to engage in meaningful activities, including reflecting on our calls to action as a community, understanding the meaning of Orange Shirt Day, and learning alongside Indigenous scholar Taylor Galvin. As a school, our goal is to build bridges of understanding and reconciliation, ensuring that the lessons of the past lead to a more inclusive and respectful future for all, not just for one week, but throughout the entire year.
As we look ahead to next week, we are excited for our annual Harvest Festival. This formal service of Thanksgiving is an opportunity for us to come together as a community and support our community partners – The North York Harvest Food Bank. We hope to see you there.
Warmly,
Kate White
Next Week in the Junior School
Monday
- Day 2
- # 1 Dress
- Pizza Lunch
Tuesday
- Day 3
- Early Dismissal
- JK – Grade 3 (11:30 am – 11:45 am)
- Grade 4 – Grade 6 (11:45 am – 12:00 pm)
- All after-school clubs and athletics are cancelled on this day.
- Parents As Partners Speaker Series Raising Thoughtful AI Users with Eric Hudson (7 pm – 8:30 pm)
Wednesday
- Day 4
Thursday
- Day 5
- Harvest Festival (9 am in the Brenda Robson Hall)
- Students to Wear #1, Concert Dress
- Last day to bring in donations for the North York Harvest Food Bank
Friday
- School Holiday – Thanksgiving
Latest News
- Cleaning Out the Lost and Found – Monday, October 5 to Thursday, October 8
- Drop in Junior School Coffee Morning – Monday, October 19, 8:00 am – 9:30 am)
- HC Paint N Sip Night – Thursday, October 22 (6:30 pm – 8:00 pm)
Reminders
- JS Harvest Festival Information
- Donations to the North York Harvest Food Bank
- JS Athletic Hoodies – Available at the Green & Gold Shop (Gr. 4 – 6)
- Personalized Havergal Calendars
Latest News
Cleaning Out the Lost and Found – Monday, October 5 to Thursday, October 8
All items in the Lost and Found have been put out on tables on the first floor, outside the Gym. Families and students are encouraged to check for lost belongings. We will make every effort to return labelled items to the students.
All unclaimed items will be donated to New Circles or will go to the Used Uniform Sale.
Please be sure to label ALL of their child(ren)’s clothing, as this makes it much easier for items to be returned. As we head into the winter season, we encourage you to ensure that items like coats, snow pants, boots, hats, and mitts are clearly labelled.
Drop in Junior School Coffee Morning – Monday, October 19 (8:00 am – 9:30 am)
Kate White, Head of the Junior School, is pleased to be hosting a drop-in coffee morning for all Junior School parents. This is a great opportunity to connect with parents across grades, meet new people and chat with members of the school administration team.
- When: Monday, October 19, 8:00-9:30 a.m.
- Where: Junior School Dining Hall
- RSVP: We would appreciate you registering in advance so we can cater accordingly
Parking on campus is very limited- we encourage parents to use Parking Angels to help them find local parking. RSVP HERE
HC Paint N Sip Night – Thursday, October 22 (6:30 pm – 8:00 pm)
Grab your friends and join us for a fun, relaxed Paint N Sip Night! Whether you’ve never picked up a paintbrush in your life or are an artist at heart, come unwind, sip on a drink, enjoy a few snacks, and unleash your creativity in the Upper School Art Space on Thursday, October 22, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. The $45 fee covers all art supplies, our expert teacher and past parent, Shannon Hardy of Brushstrokes Studio, along with light refreshments (just bring your own apron or smock!).
Space is strictly limited to 22 parents, so be sure to reserve your spot here before registration closes on October 19.
Reminders
JS Harvest Festival Information
We are pleased to be holding our annual Harvest Festival again this year! This formal service of Thanksgiving is an opportunity for us to come together as a community and support our community partners – The North York Harvest Food Bank.
What students should wear – # 1 Concert Dress:
- JK – Grade 4
- White long-sleeve dress shirt
- Tie
- Tunic
- Tights, not socks
- Black shoes
- Hair back from face with minimal hair accessories that are the same colour as your hair or the HC official hair accessories
- Grade 5 & 6
- White long-sleeve dress shirt
- Tie
- Kilt (grades 5 and 6)
- Tights, not socks
- Black shoes
- Hair back from face with minimal hair accessories that are the same colour as your hair or the HC official hair accessories
Time and Location
- 9:00 am – 9:45 am in the Brenda Robson Hall (Upper School)
Photos and Videos
- We will have members of our Marketing and Communications Team on hand to take videos and photos of the service;
- As in Prayers, we ask families not to take photos or videos during the service. Should your daughter have a speaking role, you may take a photo or a short video, and we ask that you be discreet while doing so.
Parking
- lease note, there is NO PARKING on campus for this event.
- We encourage you to walk, carpool, or take alternative transportation.
- Should you wish to drive, you are invited to check out Spot Angels, which can help you find nearby free or paid parking options.
Donations to the North York Harvest Food Bank
The Junior School will be running a food drive in support of the North York Harvest Food Bank, between Monday, September 28 and Thursday, October 8. Students in JK to Grade 6 are asked to bring in non-perishable food items for donation. The following items are urgently needed:
- Pasta, Rice, Grains
- Canned Tomatoes
- Canned Vegetables
- Cooking Oil
- Canned Fish
Please send your donations to school with your daughter. These can be placed in the bins outside the Junior School Library.
JS Athletic Hoodies – Available at the Green & Gold Shop (Gr. 4 – 6)
The JS Athletic Season has started! If you have not yet had the opportunity to purchase a JS Athletic Sweatshirt, they are available at the Greed and Gold Shop.
To place an order, kindly email greenandgold@havergal.on.ca
Personalized Havergal Calendars
Use this link to see a personalized summary of your child’s activities next week, on the Parent Portal
Co-Curriculars
Athletics’ Information:
- Fall Athletics Schedule (bookmark this) can also be found on the Parent Portal.
- With Early Dismissal starting at 11:30am on Tuesday, October 6: all after school athletics are cancelled.
- There is a U12 XC meet after Harvest festival on Thursday, Oct 8th.
- Students are asked to bring their Physed uniform so they can change into it after the Harvest Festival.
Clubs Information:
- JJS Clubs are off to a great start.
- With Early Dismissal starting at 11:30 am on Tuesday, October 6: all clubs are cancelled.
Questions about Registration, Athletics, or Clubs?
- For Athletics – Email the JS Director of Athletics, Anna Bartlett,
- For Clubs – Email the Junior School Office Administrator, Sarah Robertson.
JS Menu for Monday, October 5 – Thursday, October 8
HCPA
HCPA General Meeting
- October 14 (JS Dining Room), 8:45 – 10:45 am
- Director of Guidance (7-9) and Head of Learning Support, Kirsten Uhre, Social Worker, Caitlin Parsons, and Chaplain, Jillian Ruch, will present on the “Science of Learning and Wellbeing Course”
JS Bake Sale
- Friday, October 23; located outside the JS library from 12:30-2:00 pm
- Donations: Sign up here.
Key Dates on the Horizon
Monday, October 12
- School Closed for Thanksgiving
Tuesday, October 13
- Classes Resume
Monday, October 19
- Drop in Junior School Coffee Morning in the JS Dining Room (8:00 am – 9:30 am)
Thursday, October 22
- HC Paint N Sip Night in the Upper School Art Space (6:30 pm – 8:00 pm)
Thursday, October 29
- Halloween Assembly (12:45 pm)
- Early Dismissal for VIRTUAL Parent-Teacher Conferences (11:30 am – 12:00 pm)
- JK – Grade 3: dismissed at 1:15 pm – 1:30 pm
- Grade 4 – 6: dismissed at 1:30 pm – 1:45 pm
- Parent-Teacher Conferences (3 pm – 7:30 pm)
Friday, October 30
- No Classes
- VIRTUAL Parent-Teacher Conferences (8 am – 3 pm)
