Parents’ night out! Come to Runnymede parents PUB NIGHT for an evening of adult conversation, live entertainment, delicious snacks and a raffle with fabulous prizes.
There are a limited # of tickets available so don’t wait!
*Cash Bar* We highly encourage everyone to walk/Uber/take public transit to the event, and a reminder to please drink responsibly.
If you are able to donate raffle prizes (gift cards, services, tickets, gift baskets, etc.), we would love to hear from you at runnymedespiritcommittee@gmail.com – thanks!
WE NEED YOUR HELP AT SPRING YARD DAY!
Join us on April 20th for Runnymede’s Spring Yard Day. Each year our community gathers to get our school’s beloved Hillside Nature Garden in tip-top shape for outdoor learning.
We need your help to spread mulch on the trails, collect litter, insulate new planters and then fill them with soil, sweep, and water plants and shrubs. No experience necessary. Feel free to bring your own gardening gloves, buckets, wheelbarrows, and shovels – we have lots available for use too.
Fun, Fun, Fun! We will have arts & crafts, worm “planting”, kids’ book swap (bring your books and come home with new ones!) and a fun Spring scavenger Hunt.
Coffee and hot chocolate will be provided and nut-free baking and store-bought snack donations are welcome.
Join us for half an hour, or the whole morning. Whatever works for you and your family.
Parents’ night out! – Limited # of tickets available.
This is your official permission slip to swap bedtime stories for barstool banter and join Runnymede parents for a night of adult conversation, live entertainment, delicious snacks and a raffle with fabulous prizes.
*Cash Bar* We highly encourage everyone to walk/Uber/take public transit to the event, and a reminder to please drink responsibly.
If you have any raffle prizes to donate (gift cards, services, tickets, gift baskets, etc.), we would love to hear from you at runnymedespiritcommittee@gmail.com – thanks!
The January School Council meeting included a Q&A period with our school superintendent, Debbie Donsky. There were more questions than we were able to discuss and address at the meeting, and we have recently received a follow-up response. We appreciate Debbie Donsky and all of the parents who were able to come for taking the time to attend.
Here are the original questions, the response from Deborah Zamin and Debbie Donsky, and the council meeting minutes from the January meeting.
Check the Runnymede calendar for Council meeting dates all are welcome to attend! The next meeting is Monday, March 25th @7pm
Please remember to 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
Science Fair is coming! February 22nd is the Runnymede Science Fair
The Runnymede Council STEM committee is organizing a Science Fair at Runnymede! (More details to come on that in the next few weeks) but we need tables! Do you have access to LOTS of folding tables (like 50-60) that we can use?
Thank you to our Runnymede Council SPIRIT & ARTS committee members, volunteers, Runnymede Arts teachers, admin, and the amazing performers for making Nuit Orange an amazing event for all!
Building Strong Roots, Nurturing Mindful, Resilient and Joyful Families
The next Building Strong Roots workshop will take place Tuesday February 20th at 7pm.
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.
You can still order pizza for the rest of this year’s remaining Pizza Days in 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 each pizza day!
Click HERE for details and to order for the rest of the year!
Check out these Runnymede SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!
If you have a business or are part of a company that would be interested in Sponsoring Runnymede Council Spirit events throughout the year, please reach out to Runnymedespiritcommittee@gmail.com
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
THANK YOU SO MUCH TO OUR RUNNYMEDE COUNCIL SPONSORS! (click on the logo to learn more)
Nuit Orange is great night for the whole family to celebrate the arts! From senior performances to a “Shaker Makerspace” for younger kids. Stroll through the school to watch dance, lip synch and jazz ensemble performances, scene work, storytelling and the art gallery!
Have some tables we can borrow?
The Runnymede Council STEM committee is organizing a Science Fair at Runnymede! (More details to come on that in the next few weeks) but we need tables! Do you have access to LOTS of folding tables (like 50-60) that we can use?
Exciting Runnymede Musical Collaboration with U of T!
This week, Runnymede had the pleasure of hosting students from the University of Toronto Faculty of Music for a collaborative musical experience. Our students had the unique opportunity to work with different conductors, gaining valuable insights and inspiration.
This special event not only enriched our students’ musical education but also allowed the university students to witness the vibrancy of Runnymede’s arts programs. It was a fantastic exchange that showcased the depth and diversity of our creative initiatives.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the U of T Faculty of Music for fostering this connection and providing our students with a glimpse into the world of serious musical study. Many thanks to the students and faculty for their time, enthusiasm, and dedication to nurturing the next generation of musicians!
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.
You can still order pizza for the rest of this year’s remaining Pizza Days in 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 each pizza day!
Click HERE for details and to order for the rest of the year!
Check out these Runnymede SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!
If you have a business or are part of a company that would be interested in Sponsoring Runnymede Council Spirit events throughout the year, please reach out to Runnymedespiritcommittee@gmail.com
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
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