Jan 26 – RUNNYMEDE PARENT COUNCIL ZOOM MEETING
We are moving to ZOOM ONLY for this month’s meetings due to the weather!
The Runnymede SAC & HSA Meetings will run one after the other on zoom ONLY
this Monday, January 26th – starting at 7pm. Please join us!
Visit the website for agendas, minutes, more information and all meeting dates for the year
HERE
To learn more about how ‘Parent Council’ works, visit HERE
To learn about the HSA Committees and how to get involved HERE
To join the Zoom Meeting (same link every month):
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85495567828?pwd=rRggw2YCUzaSn1at2rIkWqS9CtmIga.1
Meeting ID: 854 9556 7828
Passcode: 400453
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2026!
Grad hoodies are officially on sale please visit
https://runnymedepsgraduates2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Check the back image for your name and ensure we have the correct spelling.
The store will close Sunday February 15th.
Use the size charts provided for best fit. Or visit Mme. Moens for the size kit.
Hoodies will be delivered before March break!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR STEM PROGRAMS AT RUNNYMEDE!
The STEM Committee has exciting activities planned this year and we need parent volunteers to make them happen.
SIGN UP TO HELP, AND WE’LL BE IN TOUCH! VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
STEM Fair Judges: Friday, February 27th
Help evaluate student projects. No science background required.
A Zoom pre-session will cover judging criteria.
Morning judges (15 needed): 8:50 AM–12:00 PM
Full day judges (10 needed): 8:50 AM–2:00 PM, includes selecting projects for city fair
The direct sign up to be a STEM Fair judge is HERE!
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LEGO Club & Robotics : Weekly throughout the term (TBD)
Senior Robotics/FIRST LEGO League Challenge (2–4 volunteers)
Work with older students on competitive robotics
Primary and Junior LEGO Learning (6–8 volunteers)
Guide younger students through building challenges.
SIGN UP HERE AND WE’LL BE IN TOUCH VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
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One-Day Spring Events:
Amazing Math Race
High-energy math activities for Grade 4 & 5 classes the last week in June (TBD)
(6 volunteers needed each day – you will be needed for the whole afternoon)
SIGN UP HERE AND WE’LL BE IN TOUCH VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
Angry Birds Math Challenge
Fun math activity for primary classes in June (TBD)
(4 volunteers needed per class)
SIGN UP HERE AND WE’LL BE IN TOUCH VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
These programs cannot run without parent involvement. Even one activity makes a difference. Thanks!
ART IS HAPPENING AT RUNNYMEDE!
We’re excited to share that the Visual Art Enrichment Workshops
are well underway!
We’re proud to use your generous donations to the HSA/Parent council, to continue this long-standing tradition of bringing meaningful, hands-on art experiences into the classroom for students across the school!
This year, 33 professional art workshops are being delivered to all homeroom classes from K-6.
Curious about what your student is creating? Take a look at the schedule below!
All artwork will eventually make its way home to you — but not before students have the opportunity to showcase their creations together at the school. More details on this upcoming display will be shared soon!
In the meantime, here’s a sneak peek at some of the wonderful work completed so far…
| Mon Jan 19 | Markee |  Mixed Media Cat Sculptures |
| Tues Jan 20 | Pagé |  Ancient Egypt: Masks & Mummies |
| Tues Jan 20 | Sacrey Butler |  Clay Folded Owls |
| Wed Jan 21 | Nunes |  Clay Lion Bowls |
| Wed Jan 21 | Kling |  Matisse Fishbowl Paintings |
| Thurs Jan 22 | Williams |  Plasticine Fruit Faces |
| Thurs Jan 22 | Hodgson |  Moving Landscape Paintings |
| Fri Jan 23 | Martins | Moving Landscape Paintings |
| Fri Jan 23 | Chae |  Clay Peacock Candle Holders |
| Mon Jan 26 | Froates |  Mixed Media Windsocks |
| Mon Jan 26 | Afonso | Clay Lion Bowls |
| Tues Jan 27 | Jardine | Plasticine Fruit Faces |
| Tues Jan 27 | MacDonell | Plasticine Fruit Faces |
| Wed Jan 28 | Bazos | Clay Peacock Candle Holders |
| Wed Jan 28 | Stevenson | Matisse Fishbowl Paintings |
| Thurs Jan 29 | Walker | Mixed Media Windsocks |
| Thurs Jan 29 | Mandeng | Matisse Fishbowl Paintings |
| Fri Jan 30 | Boyle | Clay Folded Owls |
| Fri Jan 30 | Enrico* TBC | Owl Shadow Boxes |
| Mon Feb 2 | La. Anderson | Clay Peacock Candle Holders |
| Mon Feb 2 | Ty | Clay Folded Owls |
| Wed Feb 4 | Street | Owl Shadow Boxes |
| Wed Feb 4 | Markwick | Ancient Egypt: Masks & Mummies |
| Thurs Feb 5 | Nyers | Mixed Media Windsocks |
| Thurs Feb 5 | Stock | Clay Folded Owls |
| Fri Feb 6 | Lo. Anderson | Mixed Media Windsocks |
| Fri Feb 6 | Crosthwaite |  Giant 3D Paper Flowers |
| Mon Feb 9 | Doulos |  Still Life Art Stations |
| Mon Feb 9 | Colonna | Ancient Egypt: Masks & Mummies |
| Tues Feb 10 | Banting | Giant 3D Paper Flowers |
| Tues Feb 10 | Herbert |  Clay Picasso Faces |
| Wed Feb 11 | Heather | Clay Picasso Faces |
| Wed Feb 11 | Freeman | Still Life Art Stations |
WANT TO ORDER WEDNESDAY HOT LUNCH ?
The Runnymede HSA (a.k.a. Parent Council) is partnering with local restaurant, Grillway, to bring our students and staff another day of hot lunches each week, on Wednesdays.
Orders must be in by Monday at noon for each week.
This link is saved on our ‘SHOP and SUPPORT RUNNYMEDE’ page on the HSA website if you ever need to find it! https://runnymedecouncil.org/school-fundraising/shop-support-runnymede/
ORDER NOW: https://www.hotlunchrunnymede.ca/
WANT TO KEEP TRACK OF YOUR CHILD’S HATS AND COATS, WATER BOTTLES AND MORE?
BUY MABEL’S LABELS and 20% of all sales go to Runnymede HSA/Council!
Experienced parent comment:
“Tag mates are great for clothes and don’t need to be ironed on, Rectangular labels are perfect for water bottles, electronics and desk supplies. And the shoe labels help keep track of indoor shoes!”
DOES YOUR CHILD WANT MORE PIZZA?
Next Pizza Day – Feb. 6th– Please ask your child if they need an extra slice! We had a LOT of kids asking us for extra – add an extra slice to your child’s order HERE :
https://runnymedecouncil.org/school-fundraising/pizza-lunches/ or sign up to volunteer!
HOW TO MAKE YOUR CHILD’S TDSB DEVICES SAFE AT HOME?
What you should know:
Families of students enrolled in the Student Device Program from grades 6-12 can now access the GoGuardian Parent App, allowing parents, guardians and caregivers to manage their children’s internet use outside of school hours including blocking specific websites and restricting internet access completely:
https://support.goguardian.com/s/article/GoGuardian-Parent-App-Features-1629773198659
GoGuardian Parent works only outside of school hours. Parents/guardians can make changes between 4:01 PM and 7:59 AM. During school hours, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, GoGuardian is managed by the teacher. The application (for management) is available for iOS devices (iPhone/iPad) and Android devices (phone/tablet) only.
Information about the app and a support guide have been made available to families through the December edition of the TDSB Connects communication for families: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/12VPEkQOsGWurkUKlYLomCmUMlI3dYNWeqzg0RLB_6JY/mobilebasic
The TDSB School Community IT Support service is available to assist families with questions they may have about GoGuardian Parent: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/school-community-it-support
Each student can have a maximum of two parents or guardians connected to the application.
The Runnymede HSA’s STEM committee has been instrumental in getting this set up, and we want to make sure as many families as possible are aware, so we can protect as many kids as possible!
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