Grade 8 students and their parents are invited to these upcoming sessions about specialized high school programs in the area.

 TOPS on Bloor: Talented Offerings in the Programmes of Sciences is an enriched High School experience pioneered by the staff of Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute and available to qualified students at both Marc Garneau C.I. and Bloor C.I. Students need not be recognized as “gifted” to enrol. TOPS on Bloor students are highly motivated and have a broad range of interests. Course work is enriched in a variety of ways depending on the strengths and interests of students and teachers.

• Info session: Thursday, November 24, during the lunch hour (starts at 11:35 am)
• Room 115
• Ms. Moldawa

Parkdale Collegiate Institute’s International Baccalaureate Program: Recognized as the leader in international education, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme fosters the knowledge, skills and attitudes that enable students to excel in university. It is a rigorous university-preparation program designed to equip students with the skills necessary for a 21st century workforce. The IB regularly reviews its curriculum to keep up to date with trends and best practises.

• Info session: Friday, November 25, during the lunch hour (starts at 11:35 am)
• Library
• Mr. Rodriguez

As we mentioned, the Runnymede Rapport will be going paperless as of the next issue. In this transition month, the current edition is being distributed in paper and electronically. Click here for the October edition.

The very last paper-based issue of the Runnymede Rapport is being distributed now. The next issue will be sent home through our email communication system — make sure you’ve signed up by clicking the link under Hot Topics, at right.  We’ll also post a link to the Rapports here.

Click here for the Council news supplement that accompanied this month’s Rapport.

Here is the Runnymede Hallowe’en schedule of events for Monday, October 31.

• The morning Kindergarten classes will be having a parade indoors through the school beginning at 9:30 a.m.
• In the afternoon, Kindergarten to Grade 6 students will participate in an outdoor HALLOWEEN PARADE around the school. Grades 1 to 6 students are invited to wear their costumes in the afternoon only. All students will arrive in their classes promptly at 12:30 p.m. so they will be ready to join the parade at 1:00 p.m. Parents are invited to watch. Please stand around the outside of the Runnymede Field.
• UNICEF collection – We are participating in a coin drive to raise funds for UNICEF. Please send spare change with your child to be donated to this cause. Each classroom will have a envelope for collection.

Hallowe’en Costume Safety

• Costumes should permit easy movement, and be neither too long nor too heavy.
• Children should wear their own shoes – wearing costume shoes, boots or high heels can be dangerous.
• Wigs and beards should not cover the eyes or mouth.
• Face paint or makeup is preferable to masks. Masks can obstruct breathing or proper vision.
• Toy weapons are not allowed. Do not carry sharp objects.
• Please ensure that the nature of your child’s costume is suitable for a school setting.
• We encourage children to have fun in their celebrations. Be sure that your children know the difference between tricks and vandalism. We are concerned about the safety of all children and encourage respect for school and community property.