What does the HSA / Parent Council do?We’re glad you asked! We are in charge of FUN, FUNDRAISING & ENRICHMENT at Runnymede!
The HSA is made up of parents who volunteer to lead the Executive team, and committees that organize and run all the special activities to help support teachers and bring the school year to life!
We provide volunteer support for positive educational experiences. We provide teachers with tools to enhance their teaching experience through the Teacher Resource Fund (TRF), we supply educational tools & resources such as technology, arts, music and athletic equipment, we fund resources for Clubs & Teams, rainy day lunchroom bins and field trip bursaries.
Most importantly, through fundraising, we are able to provide children with fun enrichment activities to promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills, build social skills, and allow them to explore their interests!
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Our largest fundraiser is the Direct Donation Campaign (starting September 24th) and the donation site is always open and is on the HSA website!
WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO STAY INFORMED AT RUNNYMEDE? There are many HSA/Parent Council options to get your information –
Pick your favourite: Visit the HSA websiteRunnymedeHSA.org and take a look around! Subscribe to the Runnymede Google calendar to see upcoming events and links Subscribe to the awesome HSA weekly update emails! Join the Runnymede Parents Facebook Group unofficial-but a great place to find info! Check the Notice board at the front of the school! Come to the HSA & SAC meetings each month! Our first meeting is September 24th
How do I get involved?
The HSA is only possible with the amazing network of parent volunteers who help to organize and run these school events, and from fundraising initiatives and generous financial donations from parents.A great Home & School Association can only exist and run with enthusiastic and active parents getting involved, and we know there are many of you out there!
We are always looking for volunteers to help on the Executive team, and on all the HSA committees!
JOIN US AT THE HSA & SAC MEETINGS THIS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th!
The Runnymede Home & School Association (HSA) and the Runnymede SAC (School Advisory Council) and both hold meetings in-person and via zoom that all are welcome to attend!
The first Runnymede School Advisory Council (SAC) & Home & School Association (HSA) meetings will be Thursday, Sept. 24 from 7 pm – 9pm in the library.
We encourage anyone wanting to be actively involved in their child’s education and enrichment this year to consider joining the HSA team!
Joining our exec team is a great way to learn more about Runnymede, work closely with teachers and administrators, be involved in important decisions that affect all students, and work with some amazing, dedicated parents!
There are openings on ALL our committees so please find out more HERE or email Runnymede@OFHSA.ca if you have questions.
No experience is necessary! ______________
VOLUNTEERS -We need your help!
None of these amazing and fun events can happen without parents who are willing to help!
Sign up on our GENERAL VOLUNTEER LIST even if you’re just able to help out with a single event throughout the year.
We will then reach out when the time comes for a specific event, with more information to see if you’re available.
If you have questions or are interested in learning more please contact us: runnymede@ofhsa.ca
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LAST CHANCE TO ORDER A RUNNYMEDE T-SHIRT BEFORE THE CROSS COUNTRY MEET!
This store is for Runnymede athletic tees only – we will be offering the full store later this fall. The store closes September 20 at midnight!
This sale is for the orange athletic tech shirts only and the sale will close on September 20th at midnight in order for the shirts to arrive in time for the first cross country meet in early October! – we will not be able to process orders after the deadline.
This store is for Runnymede athletic tees only – we will be offering the full store later this fall. Shirts will be delivered to the classroom prior to the first meet.
COME TO THE KINDERGARTEN MEET & GREET! Sunday, September 27 @ 10
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NEW FOR CURRICULUM NIGHT ON OCT 1: JOIN US FOR A COMMUNITY PICNIC AFTER TEACHER SESSIONS!
Bring your picnic food and a blanket – 2 Ice cream trucks will be stopping by too!
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OUR FIRST PIZZA DAY IS OCT 2nd GET YOUR ORDERS FOR THE YEAR IN BEFORE SEPTEMBER 28th!
For details, all pizza dates, how to volunteer, and to order click HERE
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COME TO FALL YARD DAY ON OCTOBER 3rd!
All Runnymede families are welcome to come out and join in this great RPS tradition!
Fall Yard DAY is a fun, school-based “community clean-up” morning where the whole family can weed and tidy the nature garden and outdoor classrooms at the school. We’ll collect litter, trim invasive plants and weeds, sweep and tidy.
Apple peeling, and a nature craft will be set up in the Colbeck side yard. Please bring some nut-free baking snacks to share if you can, and we’ll have coffee for the grown ups! Stop by for an hour to help out, or come for the whole morning!
There are some tasks that need to be done in the week leading up to Yard Day, as well as on Yard Day itself. We would love your help! Thank you in advance for helping run this important community event!
School Advisory Council (SAC) We welcome any new members who want to volunteer!
Runnymede SAC 3 committees that remain under the SAC umbrella, and are open to parent/guardian and school council participation
I. Safe & Caring Schools Committee (PPM 144, 145 & Operational Procedure PR. 703) II. Staffing Committee III. School Improvement Plan (SIP)
If you are interested in joining these SAC committees please reach out and come to the first meeting!
We also need a Graduation Committee as part of the SAC which has traditionally been supported by Grade 7 parents (to pay it forward for next year!) so learn more here and please reach out if you want to get involved!
Join the Runnymede Parents Facebook Group (unofficial, but a great way to find info and ask questions. Check the EVENTS TAB or search for specific info https://www.facebook.com/groups/1414951592110922
Order Wednesday Hot Lunch – Our weekly hot lunch program with GRILLWAY will begin Wednesday, September 16th, 2026! HSA/Parent Council gets 10% of each order! https://www.hotlunchrunnymede.ca
Did you know? the HSA Website has all the detailed info and links you’ll need for all the events, fun, fundraising & enrichment activities that we all know and love!
Also, find the School Cash Online & EMA links, Daily schedule, School Calendar, Volunteering info, Fundraiser ordering links (Pizza Day, Movie Night, Mabel’s Labels, Pub Night etc) and so much more!
HSA & SAC PARENT COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE ON THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24th
The Runnymede Home & School Association (HSA) and the Runnymede SAC (School Advisory Council) hold meetings in-person and via zoom and everyone is welcome to attend!
Hear what’s going on at Runnymede, and hear updates from Admin, Student and teacher reps, and what’s being planned for our students and community!
The first meeting will be Thursday, Sept. 24th from 7 pm – 9pm in the library. Meetings will run one after the other, and will also be available via Zoom.
The Runnymede HSA is made up of a group of parents who volunteer to lead the Green, STEM, Arts, Athletics, Fun & Fundraising & Communications committees. The HSA organizes and runs all the special FUN, FUNDRAISING & ENRICHMENT activities, and initiatives that help support teachers and bring the school to life!
We encourage anyone wanting to be actively involved in their child’s education and enrichment this year to come to the meetings, and consider joining the HSA team!
There are currently openings on ALL our committees, and we have no FUN & FUNDRAISING CHAIRS yet, so please find out more HERE and consider getting involved!
Joining our exec team is a great way to learn more about Runnymede, work closely with teachers and administrators, be involved in important decisions that affect all students, and work with some amazing, dedicated parents!
No experience is necessary!
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Elections for the Runnymede School Advisory Council (SAC) executive are held in September at the first meeting. We welcome any new members who want to volunteer!
Runnymede SAC – 3 committees that remain under the SAC umbrella that are open to parent/guardian and school council participation include: I. Safe & Caring Schools Committee (PPM 144, 145 & Operational Procedure PR. 703) II. Staffing Committee III. School Improvement Plan (SIP)
If you are interested in joining these SAC committees please reach out and come to the first meeting!
We also need Class/Grade Representatives and a Graduation Committee as part of the SAC so learn more here and please reach out if you want to get involved!
VOLUNTEERS – We need your help!
Sign up at our GENERAL VOLUNTEER LIST even if you’re just able to help out with a single event throughout the year. Events will not be possible this year, without leads willing to organize them! We will reach out when the time comes for a specific event, with more information to see if you’re available.
If you are interested in learning more please contact us: runnymede@ofhsa.ca
THE RUNNYMEDE GEAR T-SHIRT SALE IS ON NOW!
This sale is for the orange athletic tech shirts only and the sale will close on September 20th at midnight in order for the shirts to arrive in time for the first cross country meet in early October! – we will not be able to process orders after the deadline.
This store is for Runnymede athletic tees only – we will be offering the full store later this fall. Shirts will be delivered to the classroom prior to the first meet. ORDER HERE
OUR FIRST PIZZA DAY IS FRIDAY OCTOBER 2nd GET YOUR ORDERS IN BY THE MONDAY BEFORE!
Pizza days are the second biggest fundraiser for Runnymede’s parent-run Home & School Association (HSA)after only the Direct Donation campaign!
For details, all pizza dates, how to volunteer, and to order click HERE
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! FALL YARD DAY IS SATURDAY OCT 3
All Runnymede families are welcome to come out and join in this great RPS tradition!
Fall Yard is a school-based “community clean-up” morning where the whole family can weed and tidy the nature garden and outdoor classrooms at the school. We’ll collect litter, trim invasive plants and weeds, sweep and tidy.
Apple peeling, and a nature craft will be set up in the Adventure Yard (rear of school). We’ll also have nut-free baking snacks to share, and coffee for the grown ups! Stop by for an hour to help out, or come for the whole morning!
If you’re interested in helping with planning this Yard Day or other YARD committee events please reach out HERE! RunnymedeYARD@gmail.com
NOTE ABOUT OUR PAYMENT SYSTEM FOR HSA ORDERS/PURCHASES
We are required by the Ontario Federation of Home & School Associations to use the new payment system ZEFFY for all online transactions (like Pizza day orders, Direct donation, Marlies tickets etc) – PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT ABLE TO SET ZEFFY’S ‘TIP’ OPTION TO ZERO AS A DEFAULT – YOU MUST CHANGE IT MANUALLY unless you want to donate a tip to Zeffy!! Thanks for your understanding.
Here’s a to-do list to get on top of the back to school rush – and all the communications options offered, so you to pick your favourite way to receive information!
✅ Subscribe to the HSA/Parent Council weekly e-mails using this form, to receive all the links, info and updates you need about school / council events: http://eepurl.com/gliM9 (these are different than our Principal’s weekly emails)
Order Wednesday Hot Lunch Our weekly hot lunch program with GRILLWAY will begin Wednesday, September 16th, 2026! HSA/Parent Council gets 10% of each order! https://www.hotlunchrunnymede.ca
Join your Class What’s App Group: A great place to receive updates on all the upcoming Council events, and to ask other parents if it’s pyjama day today! 
Order Wednesday Hot Lunch Our weekly hot lunch program with GRILLWAY will begin Wednesday, September 16th, 2026! HSA/Parent Council gets 10% of each order! 
