Author: Runnymede Home & School Association

Thank you for a fantastic year

Hope everyone is enjoying their (hot!) summer.
As a wrap-up to the council year…in 2012-2013, council raised more than $71,000 through fundraising and donations. Thank you for your generous contributions in all their forms!
Here are just some of the important ways your money benefitted your children and the school this past year (you can also see this in pie-chart form in the first edition of our Council Newsletter):
  • $18,700 towards the Teacher’s Resource Fund, which translates into $16 per student, for teachers to spend on in-class enrichment for our children this year. (e.g. Scientist in the School, digital cameras, resource rooks, butterfly larvae program)
  • $14,500 towards Arts Enrichment:  JK-Grade 3 students received 4 hours of professional art instruction and Grade 4-8 students continued to be offered amazing opportunities in Drama, Band and Strings that are only available at a handful of other TDSB schools.
  • $11,500 towards science and technology enrichment
  • $7,250 towards maintaining our incredible schoolyard and outdoor classroom
  • $5,500 towards the many extracurricular activities offered at Runnymede and the associated equipment/material costs, bussing and tournament costs.  Cross-country, football, softball, hockey, volleyball, badminton, chess club, glee club, and choirs are but a few of the activities your child may participate in during his/her time at Runnymede.
  • $4,000 towards our upcoming Centennial celebration and related activities
  • $2,000 towards library and class Borrow-a-Book programs
  • and $8,900 to other valuable things!

FREE elementary summer school in French

The TDSB is offering FREE elementary summer school in French for 3 hours per day from July 2 – 26. The program aims to support elementary students by building their confidence in a second language and increasing their engagement in learning. Academic instruction will be provided by experienced professionals who will support the children with enriching, fun activities.
 
The two locations are:
 
Humbercrest PS (near Bloor and Jane), will welcome current French immersion students in grades 1-8. For more details and to register please contact the school ASAP at 416-394-2370.
 
JB Tyrrell SPS (near Finch and Pharmacy) will welcome students currently in extended French grades 6-8. For more details and to register please contact the school ASAP at 416-396-6360.

Volunteering at the School in 2013/14

Parents make a huge impact at the school… and ALL parent contributions of time, talent and skills are appreciated.  Whether you can volunteer a couple of hours next year or wish to volunteer regularly and lead some initiatives – there are many ways to get involved.  Have a look at our committee pages and see what may be of interest to you… and then GET INVOLVED! All committees are grateful when new parents wish to get involved!

Perfect Summer Volunteer Opportunity for the Whole Family!

Our schoolyard is quite an amazing place.  With so many unique gardens that function as outdoor classrooms for our children, our yard requires some tender loving care over the summer in order to be able to thrive!

The Yard Committee is asking families to please sign up for a week in the summer when your family would take responsibility for a particular area and ensure it is watered appropriately during that week.  This is a GREAT WAY for children to volunteer and make a direct impact at the school and a wonderful way to spend some quality time together as a family.  If you are interested in volunteering to help with watering this summer, please contact Sarah Frame.