Much of council’s activity involves raising money and distributing it for the good of the school.
[Show Me The Money! (requesting a cheque) Need to be reimbursed or pay a supplier for council-approved expenses? Fill out the cheque requisition form and return it to council treasurer Chris Sheehan.]
In 2010-2011, council raised more than $55,000 through fundraising and donations. Thank you for your generous contributions in all their forms! This year, we hope to meet and surpass this total.
On October 27, 2011, the Council passed the 2011-2012 budget. You can find the full budget below, but here are just some of the important ways your money will benefit your children and the school this year:
- $18,100 towards the Teacher’s Resource Fund, which translates into $16 per student, that teachers will be able to spend on in-class enrichment for our children this year. (e.g. Scientist in the School, digital cameras, resource rooks, butterfly larvae program)
- $3,000 towards the JK-3 Arts Enrichment Program (four hours of professional art instruction to every child). To enroll your child in an equivalent program at a neighbourhood art school would be over $65/child so this is a high-value program.
- $4,500 towards the Grade 4-8 Drama, Band, and Strings programs, and supporting the instrument renewal and program development required to maintain the high quality of these unique programs.
- $4,000 towards the many extracurricular activities offered at Runnymede and the associated equipment/material costs, bussing and tournament costs. Cross-country, football, softball, hockey, volleyball, badminton, chess club, glee club, and choirs are but a few of the activities your child may participate in during his/her time at Runnymede.
- $5,000 towards library and class Borrow-a-Book programs; $3,000 to in-class Science/Math Enrichment; and $3,500 to technology in our school.
