Dear Junior School Families,

This morning’s Harvest Festival was a beautiful beginning to the Thanksgiving weekend! The service offers an opportunity for us to pause and reflect on all we have to be grateful for. This year, I am particularly grateful to see our new and returning students starting the year so strongly, our partnership with all of you, and the entire Havergal community. Please enjoy taking some time to look at the Junior School Harvest Festival Pictures, which capture some of the magic experienced this morning. Videos of the event are also forthcoming.

A particular note of thanks for everyone’s generous donations to the North York Harvest Food Bank (NYHFB). 1 in 10 Torontonians rely on food banks every day, and these contributions are essential to helping the NYHFB achieve its vision of ending hunger in Toronto. Our Grade 6s assisted in loading the truck with all the donations today and are very much looking forward to visiting the NYHFB in November to learn more about the organization and participate in a food sort.

Wishing you all a lovely long weekend.

Warmly,

Kate

VIRTUAL Junior School Parent-Teacher Interviews 

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Parent-Teacher Interviews! This is an important opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher and have a focused discussion about their progress, strengths, and areas for growth in the classroom.

Please note that these interviews are conducted on Zoom.

While these interviews provide dedicated time to discuss your child, know that our doors are always open! You are welcome and encouraged to reach out to your child’s teacher at any point throughout the year with questions or concerns. They will do the same.

When Do Parent-Teacher Interviews Take Place?

• Thursday, October 29 (3:00 pm – 8:00 pm) 
  • There will be an early dismissal on this day
    • JK-Grade 3 (1:30 pm – 1:45 pm)
    • Gr.4 – 6  (1:45 pm – 2:00 pm)
      • Please note that all clubs have been cancelled on this day. This includes Private Music Lessons.
      • 12 Basketball, U10 Basketball & U12 Soccer have their final games this afternoon. JS Athletic Schedule
      • Gator Care is available from 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
        • Please register by Monday, October 26th
• Friday, October 30 (8:00 am – 3:00 pm) 
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences continue over Zoom from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.
  • Please note there are NO CLASSES or Gator Care.

How to Register for Parent-Teacher Conferences:

Havergal uses an online appointment software called PickATime to register for Parent-Teacher Conferences.

• Opens: Wednesday, October 14th at 12 p.m.
• Closes: Wednesday, October 27th at 12 p.m.

Once you have finished booking your appointments, the Zoom link will appear. If you have any last-minute changes, please contact Agnes Cicha (acicha@havergal.on.ca) 

Signing Into Your PickATime Account

• CLICK HERE to sign into your PickATime account with your password.

How to Create a PickATime Account

• If you do not have a pickAtime account, please read this article on creating an account before the online opening. 
• Please be sure to select the “Junior School” option JS PTC October 2026 in the drop-down menu (not the “Upper School” or “Green and Gold”).

For assistance with PickATime, please contact the IT Service Desk.

• Email: servicedesk@havergal.on.ca
• Telephone: (416) 483-3843 ext. 6663 and they will assist you. 
• Hours of operation are from Monday – Friday 8 am to 4 pm.

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; RSVP HERE

Please note that there is currently NO PARKING on campus. As such, we encourage parents to carpool, take the TTC, taxi, or Uber. Should you wish to drive, consider using Parking Angels to help find local parking.