The TDSB is inviting members of the Participatory Budget Reference Group, as well as all interested community members, to attend a consultation session about a proposed $60 million in budget cuts on: Thursday 7 June 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Boardroom (first floor) at 5050 Yonge Street. Check out our Ward 7 page for more info.

Visit our Ward 7 page for further information about how you can review and comment on the TDSB’s new draft policy on French as a Second Language.

On Wednesday, June 20th, the Arts committee and the school are working together to run a Careers Day for Grade 7 students that is focused on alternative and artistic careers. This will be the second year of this inspiring event. In order to make this day a success, we need parent volunteers to help!

Volunteers are needed in the following ways:

1. Panelists to share their creative/artistic/alternative career on Wed, June 20 Time commitment: from 9:00-3:00 (lunch provided!) OR possibly just a morning or an afternoon

2. Support volunteers to facilitate workshops and generally support the event throughout the day
Time commitment: 9:00-3:00 if you have the time, OR just the morning or the afternoon.

Please contact Alice Bell if you are interested in helping.

Thank you everyone for all your support for the arts endeavours this year!

In appreciation of Runnymede’s dedicated staff members, Runnymede parents will be hosting a potluck lunch on Friday, June 8, 11:35-12:35. If you would like to help out on the day of this important event, please contact Audrey Robinson or if you are interested in contributing an entree or dessert to the potluck, please contact Rhonda Ott.

 Many thanks!