Category: Council

Direct Donation Campaign Survey

Runnymede Community:

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This past September participation in our Annual Direct Donation Campaign hit an all-time low.  The participation rate was just over 50%, and has been declining for the last 5 years.  Other local schools sit at much higher participation rates – around 80% – and Runnymede Parent Council is trying to understand why.

Since the beginning of the Direct Donation Program, we have typically raised $75,000 – $90,000 per year, which accounts for approximately 30% of the school’s annual budget.  These are vital funds that go directly into the incredible programming that enriches our children’s education at Runnymede.

We would really appreciate it if you could fill out this survey to help us adjust our Direct Donation Campaign so it works better for our parent community.  Our goal is NOT to increase the per family donation amount, but to increase the participation rate going forward.

Win! Fill out the survey before Wednesday May 8th at midnight for your chance to WIN 2 front row concert seats at one concert this spring.

Winner will be notified by e-mail on Thursday morning, which means kindergarten concerts are included!

 

Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this important survey!
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Concert Seats Link Now Live!

There are up to 6 pairs of seats available for each spring concert, priced at $100 per pair.  Click below to purchase your tickets. First come first served.

Reserve the Best Seats in the House for your Child’s Next Concert!

concertSupport Runnymede’s Arts Program and get a front row seat at your child’s next performance.  It’s a win-win.

Here is the Spring concert schedule (all concerts take place in the Senior Gym):

April 25th – 7pm: Drama Showcase; Grades 4 & 5
May 9th  – 9:30am: Kindergarten Concert; all Kinder classes
May 16th – 7pm: Senior Concert; Grades 7 & 8
May 23rd – 4pm: Primary/Junior Concert; Grades 3 & 4
May 23rd – 6pm: Band/Strings Concert; Grades 5 & 6

Parenting Talk – Tackling Anxiety & Stress

Tackling Anxiety and Stress Through Arts and Mindfulness

Parent Council is thrilled to welcome Jennifer Kay from Arts Express to Runnymede PS!

Please join fellow Runnymede parents as we learn more about equipping our children – and ourselves – with strategies for reducing anxiety and stress through mindfulness and the arts.

Wednesday March 20th, 2019, 6:00-7:00pm
Parent Council meeting to follow at 7:00pm

 

Runnymede PS flyer

Funding has been generously provided by a PRO (Parents Reaching Out) Grant.

Nuit Orange 2019 – General Info & Program

Attached is a digital copy of the program for our upcoming community event “Nuit Orange”.

This digital program is being sent ahead of the event to help you plan your evening. Inside, you will find a blocked-out timetable and schematic maps of the building’s various floors. The timetable has been colour coded to match the floor maps. Food stations are demarcated by an orange box with a white fork & knife, the specific food items and their locations are included in the timetable.

Room specific performances are listed in order in on the timetable. Guerrilla theatre spaces are located at the orange masks and will have random performances and times.

There will be a lot of moving performers during time blocks, however your child will know where they need to be and when. Please be respectful of the timelines and the announcements: this will allow the evening to run smoothly.

IMPORTANT!

We ask that once you have entered a room for a performance, you remain in that room for the duration of that time slot or until the end of all scheduled performances for that room. That way all student work is appreciated and respected.

NOTE: There is no food permitted in the Library. We ask that you see this rule as a way of respecting our newly renovated space.

Kindly ensure that your child is wearing their appropriate costume items and / or black bottoms and an orange top if they are performing (music shirt if they are volunteering).

Sincerely,

Ian Medley, Strings Teacher
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John Kim, Band Director
Runnymede Public School

Nuit Orange 2019 – PROGRAM

If you are joining us for Nuit Orange please tag us on social media using the hashtag #NuitOrange2019