Input will be collected on an anonymous basis and a summary of feedback will be shared.
The consultation period will run until March 31, 2025. Feedback will guide the development of a Social Emotional Learning resources and a school-specific SEL & Bullying Prevention Plan.
2) We are thrilled to announce our FREE parent learning series:
“Mindful Connections: Empowering Parents to Foster Compassion and Prevent Bullying”
This series of evidence-based mindfulness training sessions will help parents build key skills like self-awareness, self-compassion, kindness, and non-violent communication. Together, we’ll work to create a more emotionally resilient, compassionate, and bullying-free community for our children.
Program Details:
This hybrid series features 1.5-hour in-person interactive sessions (Community of Practice) and 30-minute online practice sessions for maximum impact.
Session Schedule:
Kindergarten to Grade 2: In-person sessions on March 6th & 26th,
7:00-8:30 pm at Runnymede PS LibraryGrades 3-5: In-person sessions on April 10th & 24th, 7:00-8:30 pm at Runnymede PS LibraryGrades 6-8: In-person sessions on May 13th & 20th, 7:00-8:30 pm at Runnymede PS Library
Online Sessions (Open to all parents):
March 19th, 24th, 8:00-8:30pm via Zoom
April 8th, 22nd, 8:00-8:30pm via Zoom
May 8th, 15th, 8:00-8:30pm via Zoom
How to Register:
This opportunity is open to all Runnymede Junior and Senior Public School parents. To join, simply complete the registration form below:
We’re excited to offer these opportunities and look forward to connecting with you all as we work together to build a safer, kinder, and more compassionate community for our children. Let’s make our school a place where everyone thrives!
DON’T MISS WHAT’S HAPPENING AT RUNNYMEDE! HSA/PARENT COUNCIL MINUTES:
Please click HERE to see the minutes from the Parent Council’s meeting last week.
MOVIE NIGHT & BOOK/TRADING CARD SALE!
Movie Night is back on Friday February 21st Doors open at 5:30, Movie at 6pm
Brought to you by the HSA/Parent Council!
Please join us for a fun-filled evening with a movie, pizza, snacks and a book/trading card sale. Bring your PJs, blankets and stuffies!
REMEMBER TO VISIT THE RUNNYMEDE WEBSITE FOR ALL THE FUN, FUNDRAISING & ENRICHMENT INFORMATION & LINKS YOU NEEED!
Make sure to never miss a sign-up, ordering link, or upcoming event! If you have any questions or concerns for HSA/Parent Council please reach out to us at RunnymedePS@gmail.com
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!
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
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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
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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!
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!
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, Kling, Evangelou, Noel, Maniatis, Ty
Primary Roles of Class Rep
– Act as a liaison between the classroom and the HSA/Parent Council by attending meetings when possible or sending out minutes after the meetings.
– 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**
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
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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
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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
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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!
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**
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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.
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!
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
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
Runnymede Home & School Association 