Weekly updates from Runnymede Council!

Last day to order Cookie Dough!

Orders for Nut Free Gourmet raw cookie dough (and payment) is due by midnight! (November 24th)

You will be able to pick up your cookie dough after school on Thursday December 7th or anytime Friday December 8th at 135 Colbeck Street (the PA Day)

The Cookie Dough sale is an easy way for families to get ready for delicious holiday baking, without having to do all the hard work, and the proceeds go to Runnymede Council! 

Click here to order!


AS ALWAYS, SCHOOL CONCERTS ARE FREE, AND TICKETS ARE NOT NEEDED!
BUT…..
if you are interested and able, you CAN choose to support Runnymede Public School Council in a fundraising option AND get a front-row seat at your child’s next performance!

 A maximum of 6 pairs of front row seats will be reserved at each winter concert, and they will be sold online on a first come, first served basis.

The FRONT ROW Concert seats sale link will be going LIVE at exactly
8pm on Thursday November 30th until sold.

(They usually sell out within minutes!)
https://sagoto.com/rpsc/concert

Following your purchase, your special donor seats will be reserved for you at the selected concert.

There are always still FREE front row tickets available if you aren’t able to participate in the seat sale, if you are able to get there early in person.
Just like with all fundraisers at the school, participation is voluntary for those who are able.

For all dates/times of the Holiday concerts, check the
Runnymede Council website calendar HERE!


Congratulations to all the Runnymede Students who sang the National Anthem at the Marlies game last weekend!

A job well done!
A big thank you to all parents, families member and students for coming out to support this wonderful FUNdraiser for Runnymede, and also to Mr Medley for helping to make sure the kids were well practiced AND in the right place at the right time for the performance!

SCROLL DOWN TO THE PREVIOUS POST TO SEE THE VIDEO!!


🎄Holiday Season of Giving: Help Parent Council Sponsor Two Families! 🌟
We believe in the power of giving and the magic it brings to both the giver and the receiver. To make this holiday season memorable for these families, we need your generous support!  As the festive season approaches, it’s a time of joy, reflection, and community. This year, our Parent Council is thrilled to announce that we are sponsoring two incredible families in our community for the holidays. 🎁 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦.

Here’s how you can help:
We’ve created a list of items that these families need. This includes essentials, clothing, toys for the kids, and even some special wish list items to bring extra smiles. 📝✨
You can sign up to donate any of these items. Every little bit helps in making a big difference!
  • Signing up is easy!  Check out the list to see what items are needed   
  • Choose the item(s) you’d like to donate.
  • Fill in your details to sign up and to arrange drop off.
  • Do not wrap the items (Include a gift receipt for clothing and shoes).
We can make this holiday season a little brighter for those in need. Your generosity and kindness are what make our community so special. 🌟. Thank you for considering to be a part of this heartwarming initiative. Let’s spread the holiday cheer! 🎅🤶

Eat & Support Runnymede!

VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR ALL SHOP & SUPPORT RUNNYMEDE OFFERS

For the rest of November, eat at Bellona Kitchens on Jane Street and they will donate 10% of your spend back to Runnymede (when you mention the school)! 

Visit Bellona Kitchens


Did you miss Pizza Day? 

If you missed pizza day, you can still place pizza orders or add slices to existing orders to be in time for the next pizza in JANUARY. (No pizza day in December)

Click HERE for details and to order for the rest of the  school year!


RUNNYMEDE COUNCIL NEWS WEEKLY UPDATE IS  

A great performance and a great game!

Congratulations to all the Runnymede Students who sang the National Anthem at the Marlies game last weekend! A job well done!


A big thank you to all parents, families members and students for coming out to support this FUNdraiser for Runnymede, and also a special shout out to Mr Medley for helping to make sure the kids were well practiced for weeks ahead, AND for getting them in the right place at the right time for the performance!


Wondering what enrichment funding is going to ARTS, STEM, GREEN, SPORTS and the Teacher Resource Fund?  


 Join us for the School Council Meeting this Monday November 20th @7pm via ZOOM!
 

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE MEETING

Meeting ID: 849 6541 0029
Passcode: 550755

Check the Runnymede calendar for upcoming Council meeting dates, agenda & minutes.

Visit the Council website for more information about Council committees, Fundraising, School Council NEWS, the Runnymede Calendar, and updates about Spirit events and ordering links http://www.runnymedecouncil.org

 


What’s on in November?

Cookie Dough Sale!

The Spirit committee is collecting orders for Nut Free Gourmet raw cookie dough rolls now until November 24th, so you can pick it up in early December!

The Cookie Dough sale is an easy way for families to get ready for delicious holiday baking, without having to do all the hard work, and the proceeds go to Runnymede Council! 

Click here to order!


 

Eat & Support Runnymede!

VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR ALL SHOP & SUPPORT RUNNYMEDE OFFERS

For all of November, eat at Bellona Kitchens on Jane Street and they will donate 10% of your spend back to Runnymede (when you mention the school)! 

Visit Bellona Kitchens


 

Did you miss Pizza Day? 

Place new pizza orders or add slices to existing orders THIS WEEKEND to be in time for the next pizza day on NOVEMBER 24th!

Click HERE for details and to order for the rest of the year!


 

Lost and Found!

Parent Volunteers will be setting up LOST & FOUND tables during parent/teacher meetings, and parents are invited to go downstairs to check the Lost & Found as well! 

Go straight down the stairs (enter by the MAIN ENTRANCE) at the end of the hallway.

We will be donating all items at the end of November. 


Did you know?

Runnymede Public School was founded in 1916 as a modest four-room building.

Runnymede 1916 - Earliest Known Photo

 This is the earliest known photo of Runnymede (1916). The man in the photo is George Marsden, the masonry contractor for construction of the original wing.

Since then, it has expanded to over thirty rooms and now accommodates approximately 956 students from Junior kindergarten to Grade 8. About half of our student population is enrolled in our Early French Immersion program, which now begins in Junior kindergarten.

One of the benefits of being such a large school is having the resources to offer many enriching opportunities for our students. Highlights include:- A dual-language library and learning resource centre
– A full and varied arts program including vocal, band, strings, dance and drama
– Ontario EcoSchools program, helping students become environmentally responsible citizens
– Senior Student Parliament (grades seven and eight)
– A variety of student Clubs, such as Chess Club, Dance Club and Peacemakers
– School sports teams including touch football, track & field, soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, hockey and cross-country, as well as house league teams to allow expanded participation.
Plus MANY amazing initiatives supported by Runnymede Council!


RUNNYMEDE COUNCIL NEWS WEEKLY UPDATE IS  

Runnymede Council Weekly update – Nov 10

 

Direct Donation Update:

Thank you to all the families who made a donation to Runnymede’s annual Direct Donation Campaign! We had over 50% of families participate and we reached our goal of $45000! 

To see how these funds will be used to enrich our childrens’ education, visit https://runnymedecouncil.org/school…/direct-donation-faq/

Do you have Donation matching at work?
We know that several families wait to donate until their workplace Donation-matching program happens in November/December! If you have donation matching at work, please consider donating to Runnymede now or at anytime throughout the year!

Click here to make a tax-deductible donation any time!
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/93473

 



Cookie Dough Sale!

The Cookie Dough sale is an easy way for families to get ready for delicious holiday baking, without having to do all the hard work!  The Spirit committee is collecting orders for Nut Free Gourmet raw cookie dough rolls now until November 24th, and then you can pick it up in early December!
Click here to order!


Shop (or eat) & Support Runnymede!

VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR ALL SHOPPING OFFERS

For all of November, eat at Bellona Kitchens and they will donate 10% of your spend back to Runnymede
(when you mention the school) Visit Bellona Kitchens

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Want to support Runnymede while doing some holiday shopping
that you were going to do anyways? 

For any item purchased through this Sponsor Circle site, you are fundraising for your school! 20% will go directly to Runnymede Parent Council to support important enrichment programs for our students. 

Buy the stuff you love. Fundraise at the same time!
(Items are not branded with Runnymede logos)
Order by November 15th – delivery early December!
CLICK HERE TO START SHOPPING!

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Make sure you’re ready for the winter weather with Mabel’s labels! 


Keep track of all your kids’ hats, gloves, coat, boots and more with amazing (and LONG lasting – super sticking) tag mates or shoe labels, or multipurpose labels that stick to water bottles, binders,
food containers and more! 
BUY NOW!
 


Marlies Game Details!


Ticket purchasing is closed, and the game is on Sunday November 19th! 
Runnymede has 403 people who signed up to attend the game!, over 80 students are registered to sing the National Anthem (and have been practicing with Mr Medley at lunch time for weeks!).

Also 2 kids (between the ages of 6 and 12) will also be selected to ride the Zamboni!

Details about the after-game skate will be sent to all families with their tickets. A maximum of 200 people can skate on the ice, but others can stay to watch in the stands.
Everyone who is going on the ice must have a waiver signed in advance

 MINOR WAIVER: https://waiver.fr/p-XFsPa

ADULT WAIVER: https://waiver.fr/p-FdBVE

It is recommended that everyone skating wears a helmet.

Go Marlies!



Join us for the School Council Meeting!

The next meeting is virtual on November 20th @7pm and all are welcome!

Virtual meeting link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84965410029?pwd=ZHZXK0svZ0JYT29Qb2dsd2JSaG9Odz09

Meeting ID: 849 6541 0029
Passcode: 550755

Check the Runnymede calendar for upcoming Council meeting dates, agenda & minutes.

Visit the Council website for more information about Council committees, Fundraising, School Council NEWS, the Runnymede Calendar, and updates about Spirit events and ordering links http://www.runnymedecouncil.org
 



Did you miss Pizza Day? 

You can still order pizza for the rest of this year’s Pizza Days, or add extra slices to an existing order!  Prices will be pro-rated. 
The Deadline for new orders is the MONDAY before pizza day!

Click HERE for details and to order for the rest of the year!



Lost and Found!

Parent Volunteers will be setting up tables on Thursday November 16th during parent/teacher meetings, or parents are invited to go downstairs on Friday to check the Lost & Found as well! 

The main lost and found is straight down the stairs (after entering the MAIN ENTRANCE) at the end of the hallway.

We will be donating all items at the end of November. 


RUNNYMEDE COUNCIL NEWS WEEKLY UPDATE IS  

Runnymede’s Annual Direct Donation campaign is ending TODAY!! 

Runnymede is an amazing school in so many ways.
Your family’s donation is an investment in the school community that impacts student learning and experiences this year!

Today is the last day of Runnymede’s Annual Direct Donation fundraising campaign, so if you haven’t made your tax-deductible donation yet, there’s no time like right now! 

So far, 41% of families have participated and raised $40,800 of the $45,000 goal.
Thank you! Join us to reach the goal, LET’S GO RUNNYMEDE!