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! 

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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.

Order now! 
https://www.hotlunchrunnymede.ca/ 

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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!

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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!

ORDER HERE

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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

ORDER HERE 

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– JOIN YOUR CLASS WHATS APP GROUP  : HERE

– ZOOM LINK FOR THE SAC & HSA MEETINGS : HERE 

– VOLUNTEER FOR AN EVENT OR COMMITTEE : HERE

– VISIT THE RUNNYMEDE GOOGLE CALENDAR : HERE

– VISIT THE RUNNYMEDE HSA WEBSITE HERE 

LAST CHANCE FOR RUNNYMEDE GEAR & MUSIC SHIRTS!

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.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER!

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GET READY FOR HOLIDAY BAKING!

Nut-free gourmet’s famous cookie dough is back!

ORDER HERE

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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

ORDER HERE 

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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 

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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.

Order now! 
https://www.hotlunchrunnymede.ca/ 

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

CLICK TO DONATE

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RUNNYMEDE’S OUTDOOR CLASSROOM IS NOW IN SESSION! 

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

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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.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER!

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COOKIE DOUGH IS BACK!!!
Get ready for holiday baking with Nut-free gourmet’s famous cookie dough!

ORDER BETWEEN NOVEMBER 1 – 28

PICK-UP AFTER SCHOOL DECEMBER 5

Click here to order: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/cookie-dough-sale

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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 

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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.

Order now! 
https://www.hotlunchrunnymede.ca/ 

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– JOIN YOUR CLASS WHATS APP GROUP  : HERE

– ZOOM LINK FOR THE SAC & HSA MEETINGS : HERE 

– VOLUNTEER FOR AN EVENT OR COMMITTEE : HERE

– VISIT THE RUNNYMEDE GOOGLE CALENDAR : HERE

Dear Runnymede Families,

Tomorrow is the final day of our Annual Direct Donation Campaign — and we’ve reached 63% of our $50,000 goal.  Thank you to everyone who has already contributed!

If your family hasn’t had a chance to donate yet, now is the time. Over the next couple of weeks, our Home & School Association committees will be finalizing budgets for this year’s programs and initiatives. The funds we raise this week will determine what we are able to plan, and when we can get started!

Every dollar helps bring enrichment programs like science workshops, art performances, and field trips to life for all Runnymede students. We are hoping for 100% participation from all Runnymede families, in any amount that you feel comfortable with.  Together we can make a difference in our children’s education and enrichment!

Donate now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/runnymede-hsa-direct-donations

What is the Runnymede Home & School Association (HSA) ?
The HSA (a.k.a. Parent Council) is in charge of FUN, FUNDRAISING & ENRICHMENT at Runnymede!  We organize and provide volunteer support for positive educational experiences. 

Your generous donations to the HSA, through the Direct Donation Campaign, allows us to organize and run school enrichment initiatives.  We provide teachers with funding for tools to enhance their teaching experience through the Teacher Resource Fund (TRF), we supply educational tools & resources such as technology, arts, music and athletic equipment.  Most importantly, we provide children with amazing enrichment activities to promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills, build social skills, and allow them to explore their interests!

Initiatives include :

•⁠  ⁠Teacher Resource Fund (TRF): $300-500 for EVERY classroom to use for field trips, in-class enrichment resources, and more!

•⁠  ⁠⁠Arts Enrichment Programs: professional in-class art instruction and programs
•⁠  ⁠⁠Green Teacher Program: specialized outdoor education classes in the Hillside Garden
•⁠  ⁠⁠STEM programs: resources for in-class, hands-on STEM programs
•⁠  ⁠⁠Outdoor Classrooms: maintaining our beautiful outdoor gardens and learning spaces

•⁠  ⁠⁠Technology support: iPads, laptops, projectors, & cameras in classrooms
•⁠  ⁠⁠Recess Equipment: balls, hula-hoops and more, so recess is fun!
•⁠  ⁠⁠Performing Arts support: funding to enhance Runnymede’s amazing visual arts, strings, band, music, drama and dance programs

•⁠  Physical Education enrichment:  equipment and sports programs 

•⁠  Fun & Enrichment activities : Amazing Math Race & Angry Birds, Athletics Day, Science Fair, music performances and so much more! 

Donate now!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/runnymede-hsa-direct-donations

THANK YOU!!

If you are going to Curriculum Night tomorrow at 5:30, don’t forget to order your hotdog or veggie dog meal!

The Welcome BBQ is on from 4:30-5:30 so you can grab dinner before it starts. PLEASE pre-order to avoid disappointment, as there will only be limited extras available for purchase tomorrow.

Last chance to ORDER for the Welcome BBQ is TODAY!!

HERE:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/welcome-bbq