Read all about our Runnymede Council’s January events to get organized now!

Tons of amazing events are put on by the Runnymede Council Spirit Committee each year.  These events are fun, community building events for the entire school that also help with Fundraising for the council.

Register now, or add to your calendar
for these events coming up!

RUNNYMEDE MOVIE NIGHT
JANUARY 18th

All children need to be accompanied by a parent and this year ALL attendees must register for their ticket ahead of time!!

REGISTER YOUR FAMILY FOR MOVIE NIGHT HERE

Volunteer to help out HERE

Want to order dinner too?
Pizza ordering link is HERE 

Wear your PJs and bring a blanket and/or stuffy and we’ll see you there!

WE WILL ALSO HAVE A TRADING CARD & BOOK SALE!  

NUIT ORANGE – AN EVENING OF ARTS
JANUARY 31st

🎷WANT TO SUPPORT THE ARTS? 🎻
Call for Instruments, Music & Art Gear!

🎶 Hey music enthusiasts, got any instruments, music or art gear gathering dust?

We’d love to give them a new life in our incredible programs! Whether it’s a ukulele, a tenor sax, mic stands or even art easels, your donation could make a huge difference.
Help us keep the rhythm going strong for our students and our awesome programming.
Get in touch—we’re super excited to chat! 🎶
RunnymedeArts@gmail.com

 

If you have any old MAGAZINES to spare, we need them!

Parent council is helping the admin collect 200 magazines for a project for senior students next month.
We would love magazines of all types (not just kids’ magazines but still appropriate for senior students to cut up to use for images & words please) 😉

Please save them and drop off in the office
(there will be a box set up outside the office). Thanks!!

Building Strong Roots, Nurturing Mindful, Resilient and Joyful Families

As parents and caregivers, we all want to cultivate a resilient and joyful family life for ourselves and our kids.  We want to equip them with the skills to experience life’s struggles and disappointments with strength and compassion as well as to recognize and embrace all the good stuff! 

Runnymede has organized a series of FREE monthly workshops that will draw on evidence-based tools and strategies to help parents and caregivers cultivate resilience, joy, and compassion within their families while navigating the complexities of modern life.

This FREE series will consist of 2 meetings per month between January and May – one monthly 1.5 hour in-person session at the school, and one online half hour follow up session.

Learn more and sign up here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-strong-roots-nurturing-mindful-resilient-and-joyful-families-tickets-790415803947?aff=oddtdtcreator

Want to sign up for Pizza Days? 

You can still order pizza for the rest of this year’s remaining Pizza Days in January, February, March, April & May, 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!

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Weekly update from Runnymede Council

December 1st

🎄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! 

  • Check out the list to see what items are needed   (please note there are 2 tabs, one for each family)
  • 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! 🎅🤶

 

Shop & Support Runnymede!

VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR ALL SHOP & SUPPORT RUNNYMEDE OFFERS 
that give Runnymede Council a portion of the proceeds on every purchase you make on these amazing products!

Sponsor Circle

Mabel’s Labels:

Hush:
(use code RMPS to receive 10% off and Runnymede gets the proceeds!)

THANKS FOR SUPPORTING RUNNYMEDE COUNCIL
WITH YOUR ‘Shop & Support Runnymede’ Purchases!

Creative Corner

Here’s an update on the vibrant arts scene at Runnymede PS
from Parent Council’s Art Committee!

Last week, the school was honoured to welcome back a familiar face, Ryan Garbett, the talented French horn player from the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (ESO).

Did you know that Mr. Garbett’s musical journey began right here at Runnymede? It’s true! He first picked up the French horn in Grade 5, and from that point on, he honed his skills, eventually becoming the acclaimed musician we admire today.

Last week, Mr. Garbett returned to his roots, generously sharing his expertise with our Grade 7 classes and offering invaluable guidance in a masterclass with to two of our Grade 8 French horn players. Our musicians showcased their incredible talents during the masterclass, wonderfully performing their solos in front of a large and appreciative audience. The visit was not only a learning experience but also incredibly inspiring as we hear about Mr. Garbett’s path from Runnymede to becoming a part of the ESO.

A huge shout-out to Madame Blanchard for graciously sharing her space to host this unforgettable event in the library!

Fun fact: one of our musicians performed using the very horn Mr. Garbett donated to Runnymede when he graduated. Talk about coming full circle!

Speaking of donations: did you know that most of the instruments in our school were provided through generous donations? We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have such support fostering our budding musicians.

Who knows, among our current students, there might just be the next professional musician waiting to shine brightly one day! 

🎵
✨

Cookie Dough Pick up

 

If you ordered cookie dough before last week’s deadline, you will be able to pick it up after school on Thursday December 7th or anytime Friday December 8th at 135 Colbeck Street (the PA Day)

Contact RunnymedeCommunications@gmail.com
if you have any questions.

RUNNYMEDE COUNCIL NEWS WEEKLY UPDATE IS  

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!

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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!


Here are your weekly updates from Runnymede Council!


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!

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