Author: Runnymede Home & School Association

Green Teacher Program is Underway

Winter Green Teacher sessions began on February 19, and will run for a few weeks. Zak Smith, our Green Teacher, is working with all of the Grade 2, 4 and 6 classes (splits included) that he began with in the fall. The Green Teacher is a curriculum-based environmental sustainability program that takes place in classrooms and right in Runnymede’s Hillside Garden.

While you’re here, a quick plug for Yard Day – save the date! Our annual Spring Yard Day/Earth Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 20th, starting at 9:00 a.m.

Parent information session: Adolescent Anxiety: A Guide for Parents – Feb. 26 at 7:30 pm

The Etobicoke School of the Arts parents’ School Council is pleased to present an informative and thought provoking parent information session.

Dr. Taylor Armstrong from the George Hull Centre will be speaking on the topic of “Adolescent Anxiety: A Guide for Parents”. The presentation will take place in the library on February 26 at 7:30 pm. ESA is located at 675 Royal York Rd. (north of The Queensway).

Dr. Armstrong is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at the George Hull Centre and a faculty member with the University of Toronto in the Department of Psychiatry. The George Hull Centre is a children’s mental health agency that is located in Etobicoke.

Parents are asked to RSVP to ESA School Council Recording Secretary in order to have an indication of how many will be attending.

A Message from Councillor Sarah Doucette re: Recent Break-ins

Good afternoon all,

 It has been brought to our attention that during the last two weeks there were several day-time break ins in the Armadale Street, Willard Street and Bloor Street West areas and in the Birchview Crescent  and Glenlake Avenue area.  Since we have heard about these break ins, our office has been in constant contact with 11 Division.  We have been assured that 11 Division, together with neighbouring divisions, are conducting a thorough investigation into these break and enter crimes.

 We would like to remind everyone to take all necessary precautions to ensure that your doors and windows are locked and, if you have an alarm, make sure it is set – even if you only go out for a short time.

If you do see anything unusual or suspicious, or have any information on this, please contact Toronto Police Services, 11 Division at 416-808-1100 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222–8477 or online at www.222tips.com.

 Best regards, 
Sarah

Sarah Doucette
Toronto City Councillor, Ward 13
councillor_doucette@toronto.ca
www.ward13.ca
416-392-4072

Vice Principal Interviews

Parents have the opportunity to participate in the interview panel for
vice principals for TDSB elementary and secondary schools.

Interviews for the spring cycle are held on a couple of dates at the end of  Feb./beginning of March at Etobicoke Civic Centre at Burnhamthorpe and Hwy 427.

Parents who wish to participate are required to attend a training session at 5050 Yonge St. on Feb. 5, from 6:00 to 7.30 pm, and complete a form, which includes the dates of the panel interviews. Further information is available from the TDSB Parent Involvement Advisory Committee.