What’s happening in September!?

September 11, 202

Hello Runnymede Families,

On behalf of Runnymede’s new parent-run Home & School Association (The Runnymede HSA), welcome to a new school year!  We hope you had a great summer break and have enjoyed the first weeks of school.
 
We know that parents may have questions about what’s coming up this year, and we encourage you to explore the website for the most current information about the fun, fundraising & enrichment activities that we all know and love! 

Also, read more about the new HSA, how we are excited to work in partnership with the school Admin & the SAC, and how to get involved (including the committees and executive positions that we need volunteers for!)

You will also find TONS of helpful news and information about everything going on at Runnymede:

  • Special events, concerts, clubs and sports teams
  • The school calendar
  • Committee initiatives : Fun & Fundraising, Arts, STEM & Green & Communications;
  • SAC/HSA Council meeting dates, agendas and minutes
  • How to get involved and Volunteer police check links 
  • School Cash online info
  • TDSB login help
  • Excursion Permission form links
  • Links for pizza lunch ordering
  • Kindergarten Information
  • Lost & found info, and so much more!

Please reach out if you have questions, and let us know if you would like anything added to the website! runnymedecommunications@gmail.com

RUNNYMEDE SAC & RUNNYMEDE HSA COUNCIL MEETINGS – SEPT 25

This year, we will be moving many of the committees you are familiar with (Green, Fun & Fundraising, STEM, Arts, Communications) to the Runnymede Home & School Association (HSA) umbrella.  (We are also interested in adding an Athletics committee if anyone is interested in taking that on!)


 The first Runnymede School Advisory Council (SAC) & Home & School Association (HSA) meetings will be Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 7 pm – 9pm in the library and we hope you can join us.  Meetings will run one after the other, and will also be available via Zoom.

THE RUNNYMEDE CALENDAR HAS ALL MEETING DATES & ZOOM LINKS LISTED HERE

As always, elections for the Runnymede Council (SAC) executive are held in September at the first meeting.  This year we will be holding both SAC and HSA meetings and having elections for executive positions at that time, and welcoming 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 committees please reach out and come to the first meeting!
We also need Class/Grade Representatives and a Graduation Committee so please reach out if you want to get involved!
 

VOLUNTEERS –  We need your help!
We encourage anyone wanting to be actively involved in their child(ren)’s education to consider joining our Executive team!  The HSA team is made up of a group of parents who volunteer to lead the committees that run all the special FUN, FUNDRAISING & ENRICHMENT activities to help support teachers and bring the school year to life.

There are openings on ALL our committees so please find out more HERE
No experience is necessary!

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!  

If you are interested in learning more, visit Runnymede Home & School Association (HSA) or please contact us: runnymedeps@runnymedecommunications

THE RUNNYMEDE GEAR SALE IS ON NOW!

The link to purchase Runnymede shirts is open!
https://runnymedefallsports.itemorder.com/

This sale is for the orange athletic tech shirts only and the sale will close on Thursday, September 19th in order for the shirts to arrive in time for the first cross country meet.  

If you have any questions, please reach out to erin.meana@sbcglobal.net

KINDERGARTEN MEET & GREET  – SEPT 28

An informal Kindergarten meet & greet playdate will be held at Beresford Park (between Colbeck and Ardagh) on September 28th @ 10am until they’re tired out!  Come for a play, a chat, some coffee & timbits and to meet other Kindergarten families at Runnymede.  We hope to see you there!

WELCOME BACK BBQ & CURRICULUM NIGHT! – SEPT 18

This year’s Curriculum night is on September 18th and the HSA team is going to take care of your dinner plans! 

We will be selling hotdog / veggie dogs with chips and a drink for $3!
Food will be served between 5pm – 6:15pm
Curriculum night is 6pm – 7:30pm

All Meal Deals include one main, one small bag of chips & a drink!

Please pre-order for your family if possible so we know how many of each to purchase! Limited extras will be available for purchase on site.

Order options are for a meal deal with either a :
– BEEF hot dog
– VEGGIE dogCost is $3/per HOT DOG meal deal 
We will also have a limited number of Mr Medley’s famous Texas style smoked brisket sliders with a meal for only $4 so order early!
CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER YOUR FOOD
CLICK HERE TO HELP OUT AT THE BARBEQUE!

We will have a bin at the BBQ/Curriculum night, where you can donate any used Runnymede Gear (t-shirts, hoodies, hats, music polos) – so these items will be available for sale at the Costume Sale in October!  Proceeds go to the Runnymede HSA for school initiatives!

OUR FIRST PIZZA DAY IS OCT 4th !

THE PIZZA ORDERING LINK IS NOT OPEN YET – we’ll send a reminder when it’s ready to go!

We are moving to the FIRST Friday of each month, so we will have NINE Pizza days this year.

Orders must be in by September 30th to make sure your child gets pizza on our first pizza day of the year : Friday, October 4th

For details, all pizza dates, how to volunteer, and to order when the link is open, click HERE 

FALL YARD DAY – OCTOBER 5

SAVE THE DATE!

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 we weed and tidy the nature gardens / outdoor classroom at the school. We’ll collect litter, trim invasive plants and weeds, sweep and tidy. And to make it fun there are activities planned for the kids too!

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 Yard Day or other YARD committee events, please reach out HERE!