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Thank You Runnymede!
As the 2017-2018 school year comes to an end, Parent Council would like to extend a BIG thank you to:
Principal Mr. Hochberg along with Vice Principals Ms. Wawrow and Ms. Kahn-Fitzpatrick for implementing new initiatives for our kids. We will miss Ms. Wawrow greatly, but wish her the best at her new school!
All of the incredible, dedicated Runnymede teachers for inspiring our students this year;
The amazing Runnymede caretakers for their non-stop efforts to make a 100-year old school work for 1,000+ students;
Grade 8 students for 10 years of hard work at Runnymede. Congratulations;
Parent Council Committee Chairs for spending countless hours working to deliver the enrichment programs our kids love;
All of the Parent Volunteers who donate their time in classrooms, at pizza lunch, and on council committees;
And to everyone who donated to Parent Council this year; your contributions totaled $85,000! Here is a quick snapshot of Runnymede’s 2017-2018 budget:
Join Us for the End of Year Freezie Finale!
End of Year Freezie Finale!
Thursday June 28th
3:00 – 4:00pm
Join us after school for an end of year farewell
Cool off with a Jumbo Freezie!
Meet in the Runnymede Yard, near the basketball courts
Jumbo Freezies – $1 each
While supplies last
This is a nut-free event!
In Case of Rain…
If it is actively raining at 2:45pm treats will be served up in the Cafeteria.
Please join us!!
Runnymede Fun Run – Thursday June 14th
All students will be participating in a fun run to show their commitment to being active for themselves and for the local community. This year Ogden school will be the focus of our support, to demonstrate how our children can be active in supporting others within their own TDSB community.
Change for Change!
Send in your loonies and toonies!
We will be collecting money in front of the office and on race day. Let’s see how much our community can raise to help our neighbours!
Fun Run Times
All parents are welcome to come out on Thursday June 14th to cheer on Runnymede students! The fun run will follow a similar format to the Terry Fox Run:
Grade 1 and 2: 9:15 – 9:40 am
Grade 3, 4, 5: 9:55 – 10:35 am
Grade 6, 7, 8: 10:55 – 11:25 am
JK/SK: 12:45 – 1pm
The Fun Run event is raising money to help support Ogden School, a TDSB school located in downtown Toronto. Ogden has a large immigrant and public housing population and previously benefited from some model funding, but they lost their model funding this year.
Money raised will be used to help purchase a basketball hoop for their playground and also to help with field trip assistance. The Ogden Parent Council is very appreciative of Runnymede’s support.
Staff Appreciation Lunch 2018
Our annual Staff Appreciation Lunch will take place on Friday June 15th.
This is a great way for your family to thank those staff members who may not be recipients of a traditional end-of-year gift: the gym, library and arts teachers, administrators, office staff & caretakers.
Staff will be invited to enjoy a buffet lunch – catered and served by our school’s parents – in the Senior Gym.
There are several ways you can contribute:
Volunteer at the Event
Help is needed during the following time slots:
- Accepting Food at Drop-Off – 8:30-9:00
- Decorating – 9:00-11:00
- Set-up – 9:00-11:30
- Serving – 11:30-12:30
- Clean-up – 12:30-2:00
Donate a Food Item to the Potluck
Everything should be nut-free, and a variety of foods and flavours are appreciated
- Appetizers
- Salads – greens, pasta, vegetables
- Main Dishes – including vegetarian items
- Desserts
Drinks
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Get Your Runnymede Gear Now!
Show your school spirit by ordering your orange & black Runnymede gear!
NEW – Online Ordering!
No more line ups, paper forms or lost money
NEW – Expanded Product Offerings!
Same great t-shirts, now also offering hoodies and caps
Order Deadline is Monday June 4th
- If your child is doing cross-country in the fall, plan ahead and get their Runnymede shirt now
- Makes a great 1st day of school gift for new Runnymede students!
- Many teachers like kids in “Runnymede Orange” for field trips
Questions? Contact Emily Larose: emily+rpsclothing@teamlarose.com
Runnymede Spirit Day is Friday June 22nd
Order by the June 4th deadline for your gear to arrive on time!
Orders will be delivered to the school and sent home with students
