Family Handbook 2019-20

In order to reinforce good nutrition and ensure that children maintain a high energy level throughout the day, candy and soft drinks are ​ not ​ permitted in school. A high-energy snack such as fruit, cheese, crackers, yogurt and granola bars may be brought from home to be eaten at recess. Students are not to bring in any food containing peanuts or tree nuts. Kindergarten children are provided with a snack at morning recess. Microwaves Students in JK - Grade 2 ​ do not ​ have access to microwave ovens to heat up their lunches and they are encouraged to use a thermos, should they wish a warm lunch option from home. Students in Grades 3 - 6 ​ do ​ have access to microwaves.

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.

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. Instead, students are invited to wear grub clothes on their birthday. Students with a summer birthday are invited to wear their grub clothes on an alternate day. Cell Phones If your daughter brings a cell phone to school, she is not permitted to use it during the day, unless given permission by a teacher. Therefore, their phones should be off and kept in her backpack or locker. If your daughter needs to contact you during the day, she can use the school phone in the office or ask a teacher to use a classroom phone. Students found using a cell phone during the school day will be asked to bring it to the office, where it can be picked up at the end of the day. Students are only permitted to use their cell phone during dismissal, with the purpose of calling a parent or caregiver. These calls must be made in the front office.

Last Edited: August 20, 2019 Havergal College Family Handbook 2019–20

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