Today, March 24th and tomorrow, March 25th dedicated parent volunteers will be checking our Grades K – 6 kids for lice. 

If you are looking for professional help dealing with your child’s lice please contact the Bloor & Jane Nitworks location at 416.604.0444.

* Please mention you are from Runnymede!
* Coupons are available in the front office.

When: Tuesday, April 7th  from 7 – 8 pm
Where: Runnymede Public School (room tbd)
What: An interactive show delivering inspiring messages about self confidence and understanding and overcoming bullying. This family workshop aims to:

• Share personal stories that illustrate how to overcome bullying.
• Highlight different types of bullying.
• Demonstrate the power and importance of healthy self confidence and overcoming self doubt.
• Break down gender stereotypes and feature both male and female role models.

For more information about the show visit the Let’s Get Together website.

Parent volunteers are needed on Tuesday, March 25th and Wednesday, March 26th to conduct lice checks for Grades K – 6.  Parents can choose a 2.5 hour shift during the mornings or afternoons.  Training will be provided on Wednesday, March 11th from 9 – 10 a.m in the second floor Staff Room.

Regular checks help keep school cases to a minimum.  Our January lice check successfully identified 50 cases.  We need your help to continue with this important parent-led initiative.

Please email Dale Cadeau to sign up.

Mark your calendars and book your sitters.  This year’s Pub Night is on Friday, May 8th @ Lithuania House – 1573 Bloor Street West.

Please contact Jen Kopplin or Shannon Pritchard if you can help with:

• Silent Auction Items
• Planning of Pub Night
• Helping at Pub Night

Tickets will go on sale in March.