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!
Join your classroom’s parent What’s App group – even better, become the Class Rep Links and sign up HERE
Check the Notice board at the front of the school!
Come to the HSA & SAC meetings each month! Our first meeting is September 25th
Bookmark the HSA Website for the info and links you’ll need for all the fun, fundraising & enrichment activities and events that we all know and love! – see below for all the details! __________________________
HSA & SAC MEETINGS – SEPTEMBER 25
The Runnymede Home & School Association (HSA) and the Runnymede SAC (School Advisory Council) and both hold meetings in-person and via zoom that all are welcome to attend!
The first Runnymede School Advisory Council (SAC) & Home & School Association (HSA) meetings will be Thursday, Sept. 25 from 7 pm – 9pm in the library. Meetings will run one after the other, and will also be available via Zoom.
_____________________________ VOLUNTEERS – We need your help!
Runnymede HSA runs the FUN, FUNDRAISING & ENRICHMENT committees you are familiar with : Green, STEM, Arts, Athletics, Fun & Fundraising & Communications. The HSA is made up of a group of parents who volunteer to lead the committees that organize and run all the special FUN, FUNDRAISING & ENRICHMENT activities to help support teachers and bring the school year to life!
We encourage anyone wanting to be actively involved in their child’s education and enrichment this year to consider joining the HSA team!
Joining our exec team is a great way to learn more about Runnymede, work closely with teachers and administrators, be involved in important decisions that affect all students, and work with some amazing, dedicated parents! There are openings on ALL our committees so please find out more HERE.
No experience is necessary!
Sign up at our GENERAL VOLUNTEER LIST even if you’re just able to help out with a single event throughout the year. Events are simply not possible without volunteer help! We will reach out when the time comes for a specific event, with more information to see if you’re available.
If you are interested in learning more please contact us: runnymede@ofhsa.ca ____________________
THE RUNNYMEDE GEAR T-SHIRT SALE IS ON NOW! This store is for Runnymede athletic tees only – we will be offering the full store later this fall.
Store closes September 15 at midnight This sale is for the orange athletic tech shirts only and the sale will close on Monday September 15th in order for the shirts to arrive in time for the first cross country meet in early October! – we will not be able to process orders after the deadline.
Shirts will be delivered to the classroom prior to the first meet.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Runnymede@OFHSA.ca
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! FALL YARD DAY IS SEPTEMBER 27th
All Runnymede families are welcome to come out and join in this great RPS tradition!
Fall Yard is a 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). We’ll also have nut-free baking snacks to share, and coffee for the grown ups! Stop by for an hour to help out, or come for the whole morning!
If you’re interested in helping with planning this Yard Day or other YARD committee events please reach out HERE! RunnymedeYARD@gmail.com ______________________________
OUR FIRST PIZZA DAY IS OCT 3rd GET YOUR ORDERS IN BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30th!
For details, all pizza dates, how to volunteer, and to order click HERE
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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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TORONTO MARLIES TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!
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 Wednesday, October 1st.
We are now required by the Ontario Federation of Home & School Associations to use the new payment system ZEFFY for all online transactions (like Pizza day orders, Direct donation, Marlies tickets etc) –
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT ABLE TO SET ZEFFY’S ‘TIP’ OPTION TO ZERO AS A DEFAULT – YOU MUST CHANGE IT MANUALLY unless you want to donate a tip to Zeffy!! (see below) Thanks for your understanding.
Now that you’ve had another year full of wonderful reminders of how fun it is to have amazing community events at Runnymede, or if you’re new to the school and are ready to get involved:
If you’re planning on helping out next year, we have set up a CENTRAL VOLUNTEER SIGN UP on our website Volunteering page, so you can share your contact info.
Then, the HSA/Parent Council can email you when the time comes for that individual event or that specific committee needs help!
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