Hello Runnymede Families:
We are looking forward to welcoming our students back to Runnymede PS.
In order to prepare for the transition back to school, we have several reminders and procedures to share with families.
Our school is committed to providing a quality education that is flexible and engaging.
We look forward to creating and maintaining a strong sense of community and welcoming spaces in our school.
School Office Hours:
Our school office will be open from Monday, August 26th to Friday August 30th, 2024 from 8 am to 4 pm.
School Hours and Bell Times:
Kindergarten:
Grades 1-5:
Grades 6-8:
Class Placements :
Class placements for 2024-2025 school year will be emailed to families starting on Monday , August 26th via school messenger.
A Note Regarding Class Placements:
The goal for the class placement process is to achieve the most balanced and practical combination of student groups, which may result in students not being placed with a preferred peer.
For families rather than look upon a class placement as a challenge, use each new opportunity as a chance to form new friendships, meet new educators, and gain resilience from a placement that your child(ren) may not have overly preferred. When children find themselves in circumstances that weren’t their first choice , families should support them to look at the positive aspects of each new grade they encounter as this teaches our children perseverance and resiliency. Please accentuate the positive aspect of your child(ren)’s placement this year and take advantage of the opportunity to build intangible skills with your child(ren).
With your trust in our professional judgment , we will continue to provide all students with the best possible learning environment. Please understand that class placements can change depending upon Ministry of Education or Board Directives, and fluctuations in school population.
Thank you for your understanding and support in this matter.
School Cash Online:
Runnymede is a cash-free school and uses School Cash Online for families to pay for your child(ren)’s school fees. All you have to do is register an account, attached your child(ren) and in no time you will be able to make payments online. You can sign up at SchoolCashOnline.com or contact the school office.
Medical Perils:
If your child has a medical plan of care, please bring all medical items ( ie. epi-pens, inhalers etc.) to the school office prior to the commencement of classes. Our school office is open beginning Monday, August 26th from 8 am to 4 pm. Please contact the school to drop off medical items. .
Thank you for your help in this matter.
Safe Arrival:
The purpose of Safe Arrival Program is to ensure that your child arrives safely at school. We appreciate your co-operation in calling the school to let us know if your child will not be attending or will be late.
Lunches and Snacks:
For the health and safety of our students and school community, families are asked to please choose carefully when sending lunches and snacks to school as we have many students with severe allergies. Please be extra vigilant to avoid sending those foods/treats that may contain nuts or trace of nuts. Thank you for your help in ensuring the safety of all our students.
Runnymede Tip: Tips to consider to help prepare your child for return to school
During the week leading up to school (August 26 – August 30)
- Gently introduce the idea of waking up earlier
- Go for a morning walk right after breakfast
- Move dinner time up (and try to eat dinner at the same time each day, if possible)
- Have a conversation with your children about the upcoming schedule change
The night before school:
- Prepare your child’s school uniform and back their school bag with them
- Encourage your child’s input into their school lunch and snacks
The morning of school:
- Use a visual timer to assist your child’s morning preparations. This helps make the abstract concept of “time” more concrete
- Stay positive about your child’s class placement and school year, and send them off to school with a smile
Read the entire article here: https://activeforlife.com/how-to-get-kids-back-into-routine/
Upcoming Important Dates:
Sept 3rd – First day of School
Sept. 24th – Photo Day ( BrightPics)
Sept. 25th – Rowan’s Law Day
Sept. 27th – PA Day / No school for students
Sept. 30th – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Oct. 5th – World Teacher’s Day
Oct 11th – PA Day / No school for students
Oct 14th – Thanksgiving Day Holiday
Oct 30th – Photo Re-Take Day
Oct 31st – Halloween
Nov. 15th – PA Day
Nov. 29th – PA Day
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Wishing you all a great week ahead!
Yours in partnership,
R. Sardella
Principal/Directrice
Runnymede Home & School Association 