This is your Runnymede HSA Parent Council Weekend Update!

THE RUNNYMEDE WEBSITE HAS ALL THE FUN, FUNDRAISING & ENRICHMENT
INFORMATION & LINKS YOU NEEED!


SAVE THE DATE! 

Here are just a few of the amazing events being organized by the Runnymede HSA/Parent Council in the next few months. 
Keep your eyes peeled for more info coming soon, and links to order food etc!

Movie Night & Book Swap
Feb 21st – Doors open at 5:30, Movie at 6pm (Space Jam)
Pizza will be available by pre-order
Please reach out to the Runnymede Fun & Fundraising Committee
if you would like to help at this event
RunnymedeFUNdraising@gmail.com



Runnymede Pub Night
April 25th at High Park Brewery 
Please reach out to the Runnymede Fun & Fundraising Committee
if you would like to help with planning this event
RunnymedeFUNdraising@gmail.com



Spring Yard Day & Sports/Gear Swap 
April 26 9am – 12pm
Please reach out to the Runnymede Green Committee if you are interested in assisting with this event:
RunnymedeYARD@gmail.com



Runnymede Fun Day Friday, May 23rd from 4-7pm.
We are in the early stages of planning Runnymede Fun Day (a smaller version of a fun fair) happening Friday, May 23rd from 4-7pm.
Please reach out to the Runnymede Fun & Fundraising Committee if you are interested in joining this sub-group to assist with planning this event
RunnymedeFUNdraising@gmail.com


HSA Parent Council volunteers continue to create fun & enrichment opportunities at Runnymede! 

 

A few recent examples include purchasing games for the Board Game Club
and Crochet hooks for Young Women on the Move club

We’re always still looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help out –
you can volunteer for just a one time activity, help at our monthly pizza lunches, make posters behind the scenes, come to help at the next Yard Day, lead an event like Movie Night, Pub Night or help with Math Amazing Race events, ART in schools, Green Teacher days, or you can even Chair a team or committee! 

You don’t need experience, just a willingness to help out, as these events can’t happen without willing volunteers! If you can lend a hand in any capacity with any HSA Parent Council initiatives, we’d love to hear from you.

Your support makes a big difference – reach out today to join the fun!

As always, proceeds from all HSA Parent Council Fundraisers go to support the enrichment initiatives at Runnymede!

Visit WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO? for more info.


NEED TO MAKE A NEW ORDER FOR THE REMAINING PIZZA DAYS!?

DO IT NOW!

You can still place an order for the rest of the school year, or order more slices now to be added in time for our next pizza day!

Click HERE for dates, details and to order!



Losing all those mittens, boots and sweaters?

SHOP & SUPPORT RUNNYMEDE!

Runnymede HSA/Council has partnered with Mabel’s Labels so you can buy the stuff you need, 
and fundraise at the same time! 

Visit the Shop & Support Runnymede page to learn MORE

MABEL’S LABELS

20% of all sales go to Runnymede HSA/Council!

SHOP MABEL’S LABELS NOW (and lose less stuff!)


PARENT CLASS-REPS ARE STILL NEEDED!

Runnymede has a vibrant parent community that supports enriching school events through dedicated volunteers! 
To ensure effective communication, HSA/Council requests each classroom to have a Parent Representative ‘Class Rep’ who serves as a liaison between parents and the Parent Council. 

All classes still need reps except the following:
Martin, Chenery, Moens, Evangelou, Noel, Maniatis 

Primary Roles of Class Rep

– Act as a liaison between the classroom and the Parent Council by attending four meetings scheduled throughout the year.

– Promote council events by sharing information with the class parent group

– Assist with class list creation if needed. 

** Please note that communication on behalf of the teacher about academic or social matters is not part of the role**

If interested, please email RunnymedeCommunications@gmail.com 
with your name & Teacher name 
   


JOIN US FOR THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY JANUARY 22nd !

Shop and Support Runnymede!

MABEL’S LABELS – 20% of all sales go to Runnymede HSA/Council


SPONSOR CIRCLE “SHOP FOR GOOD”

The Sponsor Circle and their “Shop For Good” Charity Platform adds purpose to your online purchases. Sponsor Circles’ chrome extension acts as a personal shopping assistant, automatically finding eligible discounts, coupons or special promotions when you shop online. 

Here’s the best part: every time you make a purchase at the participating online merchants and brands (even when brands are on sale), a portion of the purchase price is donated to Runnymede HSA!

Sponsor Circle is completely free to use and won’t cost you anything when you shop. If it finds a coupon, you keep all the savings! The stores pay Sponsor Circle a commission on your purchase, and 100% of that commission is donated to us. It’s incredibly user-friendly­ (no credit card needed, no annoying pop-ups, and no special URLs to remember) just enjoy your savings and support our charity effortlessly.

How to Get Started:

  1. Click here to find Shop for Good on the Chrome Web Store and Install the Extension

2. SELECT the Runnymede Home & School Association to support

3. Register and start shopping!

Watch the Welcome video to learn more:  https://sponsorcircle.com/welcomeshop/

Whenever you are shopping on an eligible site, a pop up will appear to ask if you’d like to shop through SponsorCircle!

Some of the proceeds that are given to Runnymede HSA include: 

Roots Canada – up to 10%

Trip.com – up 5.5% on hotels, 1% on airline

Mark’s – up to 4%

Decathalon – up to 3%

Cheekbone Beauty – up to 8%. 

Proceeds go directly to Runnymede HSA / Council to support important enrichment programs for our students. 

Buy the stuff you love. Fundraise at the same time!

CLICK HERE TO START SHOPPING FOR RUNNYMEDE!

Council’s Weekend Update! – Oct 4th


JOIN US TOMORROW FOR FAMILY FUN AT YARD DAY!

Join Runnymede families to help clean-up the hillside garden!

We will be based out of the Colbeck side yard due to construction. 

Bring your reusable cups for coffee + hot chocolate, and some Nut-free baked goods to share if you can!

We’ll also be collecting your used Halloween costumes & used Runnymede gear / Music shirts for recycling / re-sale at the Costume sale next week!

Questions?  Want to volunteer, or help run a Green Committee event?
Reach out HERE!


HALLOWEEN COSTUME SALE
OCTOBER 8, 9, 10

Drop off your outgrown / unwanted Halloween costumes to be re-used / recycled by another family!  Proceeds go to support Runnymede HSA / Council initiatives at the school!
Come by the sale on Oct 8, 9, 10 and find a new costume to buy!

Questions?  Want to volunteer or help run a Fun & Fundraising committee event?
Reach out HERE!


PLEASE DONATE TO 
RUNNYMEDE’S DIRECT DONATION CAMPAIGN!

Here’s a wonderful video from our amazing teachers and principal to explain why this fundraising is so important, and where the money goes!

Thanks to those families who have already donated!

Our goals are to have all families participate in whatever amount is comfortable for them, and we hope to reach $50 000 for Runnymede!

Learn more and donate HERE!


PIZZA ORDERS ARE RE-OPENED!

YOU CAN NOW ORDER PIZZA FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR OR ADD SLICES TO YOUR ORDER! 

If you missed the ordering deadline for our first pizza day, don’t worry!  You can still place an order for the rest of the year, and our amazing team of volunteers will get it ready for our next pizza day on November 1st! 

The ordering site has now re-opened.   
Click HERE for dates, details and to order!


COME TO THE NEXT RUNNYMEDE HSA/COUNCIL MEETING!

Our parent-run Home & School Association (HSA) – also known as “PARENT COUNCIL” – is an excellent way for parents to get involved in their children’s education! 
The HSA is the home of Runnymede’s Fun, Fundraising and Enrichment initiatives, and endeavours to improve the experience and outcomes for all students.

The Runnymede HSA is made up of an elected committee of representatives, and general membership can include all parents, staff, admin or community members who are interested in getting involved!

Get Involved: Whether or not you attend the meetings, there are lots of ways to volunteer your time, primarily through one of our vibrant committees. You are welcome — and encouraged! — to join at any time of year and contribute whatever you can.
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 16th

FOR MEETING DATES, AGENDAS & LINKS CLICK HERE


 

MARLIES HOCKEY GAME

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd

Join the Runnymede Community to watch a fast-paced, exciting hockey game live then enjoy a post-game skate on the ice. Everyone is welcome to this fun event!
2 kids from Runnymede will be picked to ride the Zamboni!
A small portion of ticket sales goes to Parent Council initiatives.
Ticket sales end on October 25th 

BUY NOW!
 

YOUR WEEKLY UPDATE FROM THE RUNNYMEDE HSA PARENT COUNCIL – Sept 22

ORDER NOW FOR PIZZA DAYS! 

BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30th

Orders must be in by September 30th for your child to get pizza on our first pizza day of the year on Friday October 4th! 

Click HERE for dates, details and to order!


Join us at the first SAC/HSA Parent Council Meeting
& get involved!

All are welcome to attend, and the first one is September 25th @7pm in the school library!  Childcare will be available. Check the Runnymede calendar for zoom links for the hybrid option.

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS to help out on all the amazing HSA committees that
create, plan and execute our wonderful community building events;

organize and facilitate the extra STEM, ARTS, and GREEN learning opportunities throughout the school that our kids love;
and drive the fun, fundraising and enrichment at Runnymede!

Visit the Council website for more information about the HSA committees, volunteer opportunities, and to find the Calendar:  http://www.runnymedecouncil.org


KINDERGARTEN MEET & GREET
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th


FAMILY FUN AT YARD DAY!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5th


HALLOWEEN COSTUME SALE
OCTOBER 8, 9, 10


MARLIES HOCKEY GAME

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd

Join the Runnymede Community to watch a fast-paced, exciting hockey game live then enjoy a post-game skate on the ice. Everyone is welcome to this fun event!
2 kids from Runnymede will be picked to ride the Zamboni!
A small portion of ticket sales goes to Parent Council initiatives.
Ticket sales end on October 25th 

BUY NOW!