Empowering Independence with Alyson Schäfer
Tuesday, November 18th at Annette Public School @ 7:00 pm.

Why is it so hard to get our children to be punctual, do their chores and manage their school work without our constant nagging and supervision? Which of your behaviours are hindering you from transferring responsibility to your children? Learn the correct strategies to employ and keep kids accountable.

RSVP to Karen Ingram

Helping Boys Learn with Dr. Edmond J. Dixon
DATE CORRECTION: *Tuesday, November 25th* at High Park Alternative School (265 Annette) @ 6:45 pm.

Are you tired of watching your son *game* his life away? Are you pulling out your hair trying to get him to do homework? Have you given up altogether? We have the solution for you!

Learn about the 6 Secrets and how to apply them.   Change your son’s learning and life!

RSVP to hpasexecparents@googlegroups.com

 

Please see the attached newsletter from the Parent Involvement Advisory Committee.  Highlights include high school information nights, early french immersion, homework help for grades 7 – 10 and the upcoming 8th annual Parent Involvement Makes a Difference Conference on Saturday, November 15th, 2014 at Earl Haig Secondary School.

Since 2010, Runnymede Public School Council has been taking a direct and simplified approach to fundraising, asking families to donate $50 per child each year rather than contribute to a variety of fundraisers throughout the year.

The response has been overwhelmingly positive and last year we raised over $35,000.

Our goal is to raise $35,000 again this year by October 24, 2014.

The easiest way to make your $50 per child annual donation is online.

A donation envelope is being sent home soon so you may also choose to make your $50 per child annual donation by writing a cheque and sending it back in the donation envelope.

Here are some of the ways your donation supports your child’s education at Runnymede:

• Your child’s teacher receives at least $300 per year to enrich their classrooms by purchasing supplies, materials, equipment and/or in-class programs.

• Your child receives enrichment programs such as Green Teacher, Arts Enrichment and Scientist in the School.

• Your child has the opportunity to use some of the latest technology through the purchase of tablets such as iPads; and SMART Boards.

• Your child has the opportunity to utilize the Hillside Garden, a well-maintained outdoor learning space.  Our gardens are the envy of the TDSB!

• Your child will benefit from the purchase of recess equipment, sports equipment for Phys-Ed programs and the subsidization of sport teams.

• Your child will receive continued enrichment from our excellent Drama, Band and Strings programs.

All funds raised will be used in the current academic year. Come out to the Parent Council meeting on October 29 at 7pm in the school library to participate in the discussion on the use of the funds raised.  We thank you in advance for your generous donation.

Sincerely,

Leslie Parmar-Robbins, Audrey Robinson & Karen Viswanathan
Co-Chairs, Spirit Committee

Halloween spirit is in the air!  Hopefully you received a notice in your child’s backpack about Runnymede’s First *Gently Used* Costume Sale on Wednesday, October 8th from 3 – 4 pm.

We are still accepting clean costumes in all sizes and any fun accessories so take a peek in your dress-up bins this weekend.  Please bring your costumes to the school office on the morning of Tuesday, October 7th at the latest.

Thank you for contributing to this event and doing your part to make Runnyemede an environmentally conscious school.

The Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Committee is holding their first meeting of the year on Thursday, October 2nd @ 8 p.m. in the staff room.

This committee implements cool and progressive STEM programs for Runnymede including the mobile technology strategy that provides classes with access to iPads and tablets. STEM recently led efforts to secure grant money to fund technology improvements at Runnymede including coordinating the partnership with Best Buy and Geek Squad to donate and install a broadcast studio in our library.

Please come if you have interest in STEM.  No experience required.