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.
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!
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!
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!!
THE DIRECT DONATION CAMPAIGN IS ON! PLEASE SUPPORT ENRICHMENT AT RUNNYMEDE
We’re excited to launch ourannual Direct Donation Campaign! 🎉
This fundraising effort, led by Runnymede’s parent-run Home & School Association (HSA), directly supports the special activities and enrichment programming that make the Runnymede school experience unforgettable — from art and science workshops, to outdoor athletic activities.
The Direct Donation Campaign gives families the option to donate one time, rather than participating in multiple smaller fundraisers. Similar to a Student Activity Fee at some schools, Runnymede families are invited to make a tax-deductible donation each Fall to support of our children’s education and enrichment.
Thanks to your donations and involvement last school year, we were able to provide teachers with additional resources, fund classroom activities and offer a wide range of enrichment opportunities!
All Runnymede families are welcome to come out and join in this great RPS tradition!
Fall Yard is a fun, school-based “community clean-up” morning where the whole family can weed and tidy the nature garden and outdoor classrooms at the school. We’ll collect litter, trim invasive plants and weeds, sweep and tidy.
Apple peeling, and a nature craft will be set up in the Adventure Yard (rear of school). Please bring some nut-free baking snacks to share if you can, and we’ll have coffee for the grown ups! Stop by for an hour to help out, or come for the whole morning!
THE GREAT GEAR SWAP is also a new tradition at yard day, to help reuse grown-out-of sports equipment in our community. Drop off any items you want to donate (outside the main office or bring it day-of) and pick up something new for your little one! Think skates, baseball gloves, soccer cleats – no bikes!)
There are some tasks that need to be done in the week leading up to Yard Day, as well as on Yard Day itself. We would love your help! Fall Yard Day Volunteer Sign-up Thank you in advance for helping run this important community event!
FIRST PIZZA DAY IS NEXT FRIDAY!!! ****if your child moved classes due to reorganization, please email us at RunnymedePizza@gmail.com
For details, all pizza dates, how to volunteer, and to order click HERE
LAST CHANCE TO BUY MARLIES TICKETS!
Join your Runnymede friends to watch a fast-paced, exciting hockey game live then enjoy a post-game skate on the ice. 2 lucky kids will also get a Zamboni ride during intermission.
This event is open to extended family & friends too. A small portion of ticket sales goes to Runnymede Home & School association fundraising initiatives. $32 per person. Deadline to order is Monday!! Tickets will be emailed out closer to game day. https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/runnymede-marlies-game
NEW!! WEDNESDAY HOT LUNCH – STARTING OCT 1
Starting October 1st, the Runnymede HSA is partnering with local restaurant, Grillway, to bring our students and staff a second 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. Orders must be in by Monday at noon for each week.
First order is for Wednesday October 1st – Reminder that it’s also the cross country meet that day, so if your child is participating in that, please don’t place an order for that day as they likely won’t be at school for lunch.
HALLOWEEN COSTUME SALE! Please donate your old costumes starting Monday!!
We will extend the sale until 5:30 on October 8th on Curriculum night! Cash and online purchase available.
ORDER NOW FOR THE WELCOME BBQ ON CURRICULUM NIGHT!
This year’s Curriculum night is on October 8th and the HSA team is going to take care of your dinner plans! We will be selling hotdog / veggie dog MEALS with chips and a drink for $5, catered by Grillway.
BBQ: 4:30-5:30pm – Curriculum Night: 5:30pm
Pre-order for your family so we know how many of each to purchase. Only limited extras will be available for purchase on site.
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