Family Handbook 2018-19

Hot Lunch Option ‑ Rose Reisman Catering 

The Junior School provides a hot lunch option through Rose Reisman Catering. Online ordering is  accessible to all parents. Information can be found on the Back to School website:  www.havergal.on.ca/backtoschool 

Birthdays and Invitations   We realize that it is not generally possible to send seasonal greetings and invitations to every child  in a class. Children are, however, very sensitive; feelings can be easily hurt in these early years.  Invitations and cards should not be brought to school for delivery unless the whole class is  included. Treats (e.g., cupcakes, cookies, donuts) and/or loot bags may not be brought in to  celebrate birthdays.   Class Excursions  Educational outings are arranged for each class throughout the school year. Parents sign an  Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk (AAR) form allowing their daughters to go on class  outings. Students who have not returned the form will not be allowed to go on the class excursion.  Parent volunteers frequently provide additional supervision on such occasions. Those parents  should refer to the Guidelines for Adults Accompanying School Excursions (below).  Guidelines for Adults Accompanying School Excursions  The following guidelines have been developed in order to ensure that the excursion is safe and  rewarding for both students and adults. If, after reading them, you have questions, the teacher in  charge will be pleased to answer them. Parent participation and assistance are sincerely  appreciated. Please note that each excursion is unique and the number of parents needed to  attend will vary. Generally, as the children get older, fewer parents are required.  ● The teacher in charge should inform you fully about the itinerary to be followed. The  teacher will also have a cellphone and First Aid Kit.  ● Make sure that you know the name of each girl in the group assigned to you. Spend a few  minutes clarifying your expectations regarding behaviour. The teacher in charge will have  established rules for staying close to supervisors, but it is wise to go over these again in the  small group. 

Last Updated August 17, 2018 Havergal College Family Handbook 2018–19

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