Families of students enrolled in the Student Device Program from grades 6-12 can now access the GoGuardian Parent App, allowing parents, guardians and caregivers to manage their children’s internet use outside of school hours.
This includes blocking specific websites and restricting internet access completely.
This must be done proactively to enable the protections when devices are used at home or on non-TDSB wifi – this is not automatic.
Here is more information about the app and a support guide made available to families through the December edition of the TDSB Connects communication for families:
The Runnymede HSA’s STEM committee has been instrumental in getting this set up, and we want to make sure as many families as possible are aware, so we can protect as many kids as possible!
On November 18th, over 100 grade six students headed to High Park for a heart-thumping, adventure-packed Green Teacher field trip! After consultation with homeroom teachers and Green Teacher Katie Krelove, the HSA’s Green Committee launched Runnymede’s first-ever game of SURVIVAL: High Park edition.
Using High Park’s gorgeous Black Oak Savannah as a backdrop, the kids brought to life their in-class lessons about the interdependent relationships between carnivores, omnivores, and herbivores – and what they need to survive, including water, food, and shelter. The kids were assigned roles and were set free in the Savannah to find water, shelter, and chase down their prey. It was a perfect fall day for an outdoor education session!
Did you know Runnymede has its very own Marching Band? 🎺🥁
…and did you know they’ll be performing in not one, but TWO parades this year?
🎄Vaughan Santa Claus Parade 📅 November 30th ⏰ 2:00 PM
🎄Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade 📅 December 6th
⏰ 10:00 AM
Even if your kiddo isn’t in the band, these smaller community parades are a wonderful, accessible way to enjoy the season. Come out, get into the holiday spirit, and cheer on our amazing students!
Our festive sale brightens homes and supports our Runnymede HSA fundraising initiatives. Delivered fresh by Bradford Greenhouses
Choose from a beautiful selection of fresh poinsettias, planters, greenery and the famous Grinch Tree. Pick up your greenery at the school in early December
WANT TO ORDER WEDNESDAY HOT LUNCH ? This link is saved on our ‘SHOP and SUPPORT RUNNYMEDE’ page on the HSA website if you ever need to find it!
The Runnymede HSA (a.k.a. Parent Council) is partnering with local restaurant, Grillway, to bring our students and staff another day of hot lunches each week, on Wednesdays.
Orders must be in by Monday at noon for each week.
LOOKING FOR A FUN HOLIDAY EVENT? COME TO THE MERRY & MINGLE BAKE SALE!
The HSA (a.k.a. Parent Council) is bringing back this lovely community event that you won’t want to miss! Bring the whole family, to sip hot chocolate, mingle with other families, listen to music and shop for holiday treats!
Please sign up if you are able to contribute a Bake Sale item (purchased or home made) for sale: SIGN UP HERE!
HSA FUNDRAISING IS ALWAYS USED FOR OUR KIDS’ ENRICHMENT!
Did you know that Runnymede has a STEM room? Your generous donations to HSA initiatives and events have allowed the HSA STEM Committee to create and equip an amazing Science, Technology, Engineering & Math resource and supply room for all our teachers and students to use!! With special thanks to Ms Anderson for her help (and organizational wizardry) this room allows every class to have access to all the resources we now have available!
WANT TO ORDER WEDNESDAY HOT LUNCH ? This link is saved on our ‘SHOP and SUPPORT RUNNYMEDE’ page on the HSA website if you ever need to find it!
The Runnymede HSA (a.k.a. Parent Council) is partnering with local restaurant, Grillway, to bring our students and staff another day of hot lunches each week, on Wednesdays.
Orders must be in by Monday at noon for each week.
LOOKING FOR A FUN HOLIDAY EVENT? COME TO THE MERRY & MINGLE BAKE SALE!
The HSA (a.k.a. Parent Council) is bringing back this lovely community event that you won’t want to miss! Bring the whole family, to sip hot chocolate, mingle with other families, listen to music and shop for holiday treats!
Please sign up if you are able to contribute a Bake Sale item (purchased or home made) for sale: SIGN UP HERE!
Nut-free gourmet’s famous cookie dough is back!
If you love baking but want to save time and energy, then this one is for you!
Our festive sale brightens homes and supports our Runnymede HSA fundraising initiatives. Delivered fresh by Bradford Greenhouses
Choose from a beautiful selection of fresh poinsettias, planters, greenery and the famous Grinch Tree. Pick up your greenery at the school in early December
The Fall store to purchase Runnymede branded merchandise is open – only until November 3rd. This is the only opportunity to purchase black music polos in time for the Winter concerts. Students in grades 6, 7, and 8 are required to wear the black music shirts for both Winter and Spring concerts. – Financial assistance is available for purchasing polos if needed. Please contact the office directly.
This is also a great opportunity for parents/guardians to purchase hoodies, cotton shirts, athletic tees, and toques. These items are available in both youth and adult sizes!
Please check your measurements as there are no refunds or exchanges possible if you order the wrong size.
IT’S TIIIIIIMMMMEEE – HOLIDAY GREENERY IS ON SALE NOW!
Our festive sale brightens homes and supports our Runnymede HSA fundraising initiatives. Delivered fresh by Bradford Greenhouses
Choose from a beautiful selection of fresh poinsettias, planters, greenery and the famous Grinch Tree Pick up your greenery at the school in early December
DID YOU MISS PIZZA DAY? YOU CAN STILL ORDER FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR!
For details, all pizza dates, how to volunteer, and to order click HERE
WANT TO ORDER WEDNESDAY HOT LUNCH ?
The Runnymede HSA (a.k.a. Parent Council) is partnering with local restaurant, Grillway, to bring our students and staff another day of hot lunches each week, on Wednesdays.
This means more variety and delicious options for the kids and less lunch packing for us, while supporting a great local business. – and 10% goes to Runnymede! Orders must be in by Monday at noon for each week.
The Runnymede Direct Donation campaignraised $43 690!!
Click to hear how some of the money is used via the Teacher Resource Fund (TRF) directly from Runnymede teachers (which is funded by the Direct Donation campaign!)
YOU CAN STILL MAKE A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DIRECT DONATION TO RUNNYMEDE ANYTIME!
Runnymede’s HSA (a.k.a. Parent Council) keeps the donation link open for donations at any time, but we run the official campaign early in the year, so we know the budget we will have to use towards enrichment programs in our school and classrooms!
To learn more about WHERE THE MONEY GOES visit HERE OR check out the MINUTES of the HSA Meetings for more details! HERE
The HSA / Parent council’s Green Teacher Program takes place in our very own Nature Garden. The program is paid for by funds donated to the HSA, and it gets kids outside and exploring all that our wonderful hillside garden has to offer!
This is our first time running Green Teacher in the fall for our kindergarten students, and we’re thrilled to invite them into our space to learn about how they can be good stewards of the Nature Garden and all the wonderful changes we as the season shifts to fall. We’ll introduce them to concepts like staying on the pathways to protect our hillside, why littering is so bad for the environment, how to be kind to our plants and trees, and much more.
Grade 2’s will be learning about food, water, air, and shelter in the Garden, and Grade 4’s will learn about producers (plants) and how they harness and store energy from the sun. Both programs will incorporate the concept of stewardship and taking care of the garden.
Finally, the grade 6’s are heading to High Park for a heart-thumping, adventure-packed game of survival. Winner takes all in this live-action game where wily predators face off against stealthy herbivores and resources are scarce…who will come back alive and make it through to the winter season?!?
Big thanks to our volunteer HSA GREEN COMMITTEE for working with teachers, staff and Admin to make these wonderful experiences happen for our kids at Runnymede!
To get involved supporting enrichment at Runnymede, sign up to volunteer HERE
RUNNYMEDE GEAR IS ON SALE NOW!
The Fall store to purchase Runnymede branded merchandise is now open – only until November 3rd. This is the only opportunity to purchase black music polos in time for the Winter concerts. Students in grades 6, 7, and 8 are required to wear the black music shirts for both Winter and Spring concerts. – Financial assistance is available for purchasing polos if needed. Please contact the office directly.
This is also a great opportunity for parents/guardians to purchase hoodies, cotton shirts, athletic tees, and toques. These items are available in both youth and adult sizes!
Please check your measurements as there are no refunds or exchanges possible if you order the wrong size.
DID YOU MISS PIZZA DAY? YOU CAN STILL ORDER FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR!
To add an extra slice to an existing order, just place a new order and we’ll combine them!
For details, all pizza dates, how to volunteer, and to order click HERE
WANT TO ORDER WEDNESDAY HOT LUNCH ?
The Runnymede HSA (a.k.a. Parent Council) is partnering with local restaurant, Grillway, to bring our students and staff another day of hot lunches each week, on Wednesdays.
This means more variety and delicious options for the kids and less lunch packing for us, while supporting a great local business. – and 10% goes to Runnymede! Orders must be in by Monday at noon for each week.
Runnymede Home & School Association 