Dear Runnymede Families,

Tomorrow is the final day of our Annual Direct Donation Campaign — and we’ve reached 63% of our $50,000 goal.  Thank you to everyone who has already contributed!

If your family hasn’t had a chance to donate yet, now is the time. Over the next couple of weeks, our Home & School Association committees will be finalizing budgets for this year’s programs and initiatives. The funds we raise this week will determine what we are able to plan, and when we can get started!

Every dollar helps bring enrichment programs like science workshops, art performances, and field trips to life for all Runnymede students. We are hoping for 100% participation from all Runnymede families, in any amount that you feel comfortable with.  Together we can make a difference in our children’s education and enrichment!

Donate now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/runnymede-hsa-direct-donations

What is the Runnymede Home & School Association (HSA) ?
The HSA (a.k.a. Parent Council) is in charge of FUN, FUNDRAISING & ENRICHMENT at Runnymede!  We organize and provide volunteer support for positive educational experiences. 

Your generous donations to the HSA, through the Direct Donation Campaign, allows us to organize and run school enrichment initiatives.  We provide teachers with funding for 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.  Most importantly, we provide children with amazing enrichment activities to promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills, build social skills, and allow them to explore their interests!

Initiatives include :

•⁠  ⁠Teacher Resource Fund (TRF): $300-500 for EVERY classroom to use for field trips, in-class enrichment resources, and more!

•⁠  ⁠⁠Arts Enrichment Programs: professional in-class art instruction and programs
•⁠  ⁠⁠Green Teacher Program: specialized outdoor education classes in the Hillside Garden
•⁠  ⁠⁠STEM programs: resources for in-class, hands-on STEM programs
•⁠  ⁠⁠Outdoor Classrooms: maintaining our beautiful outdoor gardens and learning spaces

•⁠  ⁠⁠Technology support: iPads, laptops, projectors, & cameras in classrooms
•⁠  ⁠⁠Recess Equipment: balls, hula-hoops and more, so recess is fun!
•⁠  ⁠⁠Performing Arts support: funding to enhance Runnymede’s amazing visual arts, strings, band, music, drama and dance programs

•⁠  Physical Education enrichment:  equipment and sports programs 

•⁠  Fun & Enrichment activities : Amazing Math Race & Angry Birds, Athletics Day, Science Fair, music performances and so much more! 

Donate now!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/runnymede-hsa-direct-donations

THANK YOU!!

If you are going to Curriculum Night tomorrow at 5:30, don’t forget to order your hotdog or veggie dog meal!

The Welcome BBQ is on from 4:30-5:30 so you can grab dinner before it starts. PLEASE pre-order to avoid disappointment, as there will only be limited extras available for purchase tomorrow.

Last chance to ORDER for the Welcome BBQ is TODAY!!

HERE:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/welcome-bbq

QUICK LINKS: SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFO!

– DONATE NOW! THE RUNNYMEDE DIRECT DONATION CAMPAIGN IS OPEN! HERE

– LAST CHANCE TO ORDER FOR OCTOBER 3rd PIZZA DAY! : HERE

– LAST CHANCE TO BUY MARLIES TICKETS : HERE

– NEW! WEDNESDAY HOT LUNCH WITH GRILLWAY! HERE

– ORDER NOW FOR WELCOME BBQ (on Oct 8 Curriculum night) : HERE

– JOIN YOUR CLASS WHATS APP GROUP  : HERE

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THE DIRECT DONATION CAMPAIGN IS ON!
PLEASE SUPPORT ENRICHMENT AT RUNNYMEDE

We’re excited to launch ourannual Direct Donation Campaign! 🎉

This fundraising effort, led by Runnymede’s parent-run Home & School Association (HSA), directly supports the special activities and enrichment programming that make the Runnymede school experience unforgettable — from art and science workshops, to outdoor athletic activities.

The Direct Donation Campaign gives families the option to donate one time, rather than participating in multiple smaller fundraisers. Similar to a Student Activity Fee at some schools, Runnymede families are invited to make a tax-deductible donation each Fall to support of our children’s education and enrichment.

Thanks to your donations and involvement last school year, we were able to provide teachers with additional resources, fund classroom activities and offer a wide range of enrichment opportunities!

To learn more visit HERE

TO DONATE NOW VISIT HERE

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TOMORROW IS YARD DAY!

  
 

All Runnymede families are welcome to come out and join in this great RPS tradition!

Fall Yard 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 Adventure Yard (rear of school).
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!

THE GREAT GEAR SWAP is also a new tradition at yard day, to help reuse grown-out-of sports equipment in our community.  Drop off any items you want to donate (outside the main office or bring it day-of) and pick up something new for your little one!
Think skates, baseball gloves, soccer cleats – no bikes!)

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!  Fall Yard Day Volunteer Sign-up
Thank you in advance for helping run this important community event! 

Questions? Please reach out HERE! RunnymedeYARD@gmail.com

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LAST CHANCE TO ORDER BEFORE PIZZA DAY! 

FIRST PIZZA DAY IS NEXT FRIDAY!!!
****if your child moved classes due to reorganization, please email us at 
RunnymedePizza@gmail.com

For details, all pizza dates, how to volunteer, and to order click HERE 

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LAST CHANCE TO BUY MARLIES TICKETS! 

Join your Runnymede friends to watch a fast-paced, exciting hockey game live then enjoy a post-game skate on the ice.
2 lucky kids will also get a Zamboni ride during intermission.

This event is open to extended family & friends too.
A small portion of ticket sales goes to Runnymede Home & School association fundraising initiatives. $32 per person.
Deadline to order is Monday!!
Tickets will be emailed out closer to game day.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/runnymede-marlies-game

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NEW!! WEDNESDAY HOT LUNCH  – STARTING OCT 1

Starting October 1st, the Runnymede HSA is partnering with local restaurant, Grillway, to bring our students and staff a second day of hot lunches each week, on Wednesdays.

This means more variety and delicious options for the kids and less lunch packing for us, while supporting a great local business.
Orders must be in by Monday at noon for each week.

First order is for Wednesday October 1st – Reminder that it’s also the cross country meet that day, so if your child is participating in that, please don’t place an order for that day as they likely won’t be at school for lunch.

Order now! https://www.hotlunchrunnymede.ca/ 

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KINDERGARTEN MEET & GREET  – OCT 4

Join us for an informal Kindergarten meet & greet playdate at Beresford Park
(between Colbeck and Ardagh) on October 4 @ 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!

If you are interested in helping to plan / set up this event please reach out to the HSA team! 

RunnymedeFUNdraising@gmail.com

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HALLOWEEN COSTUME SALE!
Please donate your old costumes starting Monday!!

We will extend the sale until 5:30 on October 8th on Curriculum night!
Cash and online purchase available.

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ORDER NOW FOR THE WELCOME BBQ
ON CURRICULUM NIGHT!

This year’s Curriculum night is on October 8th and the HSA team is going to take care of your dinner plans!   We will be selling hotdog / veggie dog MEALS with chips and a drink for $5, catered by Grillway. 

BBQ: 4:30-5:30pm – Curriculum Night: 5:30pm

Pre-order for your family so we know how many of each to purchase.
Only limited extras will be available for purchase on site.

ORDER NOW!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/welcome-bbq

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– ZOOM LINK FOR THE SAC & HSA MEETINGS : HERE 

– VOLUNTEER FOR AN EVENT OR COMMITTEE : HERE

– VISIT THE RUNNYMEDE GOOGLE CALENDAR : HERE

THE RUNNYMEDE DIRECT DONATION CAMPAIGN IS OPEN!!

The Direct Donation Campaign directly supports the Runnymede Home & School Association to plan special activities and enrichment programming that make the Runnymede school experience unforgettable — from art and science workshops and STEM activities and equipment, to outdoor and athletic activities and teacher support!

The Direct Donation Campaign gives families the option to make a tax-deductible donation one time, rather than participating in multiple smaller fundraisers. Similar to a Student Activity Fee at some schools, funds are used to support ALL of our children’s education and enrichment.

No donation is too small. Together, we can reach our goal of $50,000 and make this year our best one yet! Thank you!

LEARN MORE AND DONATE HERE

Direct Donation Campaign

(Sept 19 – SEE POSTS BELOW FOR MORE INFO!)

– ORDER FOR PIZZA DAYS BEFORE SEPT 30 : HERE

– ORDER FOR WELCOME BBQ (on Curriculum night) : HERE

– BUY MARLIES TICKETS : HERE

– SIGN UP AS A CLASS REP : HERE

– ZOOM LINK FOR THE SAC & HSA MEETINGS : HERE 

– VOLUNTEER FOR AN EVENT OR COMMITTEE : HERE

– DONATE TO THE RUNNYMEDE DIRECT DONATION CAMPAIGN HERE 
(Campaign officially starts Sept 24th but the link is always open) 

– VISIT THE RUNNYMEDE GOOGLE CALENDAR : HERE

– SUBSCRIBE TO THE WEEKLY HSA EMAILS HERE