On behalf of Runnymede’s Home & School Association (HSA) a.k.a. Parent Council, welcome to a new school year!  We hope you had a great first week back!

Here’s a to-do list from the HSA to help you get on top of the back to school rush. 

Also, take a look at all the communications options offered, so you can pick your favourite way to receive information from the HSA!  

Take a look at our full HSA/Parent Council Welcome Letter to learn more! HERE

 Join your Class What’s App Group:  A great place to receive updates on all the upcoming Council events, and to ask other parents if it’s pyjama day today!  
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19bNXRlQETAYmZgtvX07BqPQDVe0f9Ib1s-ppYK02Ibo/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Subscribe to the Runnymede Google Calendar : 
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=cnVubnltZWRlcHNAZ21haWwuY29t

Save the date for our first Parent Council Meeting: All are welcome!  We need more volunteers to run all the amazing events and initiatives you’ve come to love. Come and find out more about getting involved!  
https://runnymedecouncil.org/about-2/about-the-school-council/council-minutes/

Join the Runnymede Parents Facebook Group (unofficial, but a great way to find info and ask questions. Check the EVENTS TAB or search for specific info  
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1414951592110922

Order Runnymede Gear – ORANGE ATHLETIC SHIRTS ONLY are on sale until September 20th in case you need one for the Cross Country meet. https://runnymedefallsports2026.itemorder.com/

Order Pizza Lunch – Learn more, and order online for all the monthly Pizza Days this year, before September 28th: https://runnymedecouncil.org/school-fundraising/pizza-lunches/

Volunteer for an event or Committee so we can continue to have amazing events and initiatives at Runnymede. 
https://runnymedecouncil.org/about-2/about-the-school-council/helping-in-the-schoolclassroom/

Order Wednesday Hot Lunch – Our weekly hot lunch program with GRILLWAY will begin Wednesday, September 16th, 2026! HSA/Parent Council gets 10% of each order! 
https://www.hotlunchrunnymede.ca

Order Mabel’s Labels – Keep track of all your child’s clothes, coats, lunch items and belongings! 20% of sales go to the HSA/Parent council  
https://mabelslabels.ca/en-CA/fundraising/support  

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Did you know? the HSA Website has all the detailed info and links you’ll need for all the events, fun, fundraising & enrichment activities that we all know and love!  

Also, find the School Cash Online & EMA links, Daily schedule, School Calendar, Volunteering info, Fundraiser ordering links (Pizza Day, Movie Night, Mabel’s Labels, Pub Night etc) and so much more!

CHECK IT OUT! HERE

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HSA & SAC PARENT COUNCIL MEETINGS
ARE ON THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24th

The Runnymede Home & School Association (HSA) and the Runnymede SAC (School Advisory Council) hold meetings in-person and via zoom and everyone is welcome to attend! 

Hear what’s going on at Runnymede, and hear updates from Admin, Student and teacher reps, and what’s being planned for our students and community!

The first meeting will be Thursday, Sept. 24th from 7 pm – 9pm in the library.
Meetings will run one after the other, and will also be available via Zoom.

THE RUNNYMEDE CALENDAR HAS ALL MEETING DATES & ZOOM LINKS HERE

The Runnymede HSA is made up of a group of parents who volunteer to lead the Green, STEM, Arts, Athletics, Fun & Fundraising & Communications committees.  The HSA organizes and runs all the special FUN, FUNDRAISING & ENRICHMENT activities, and initiatives that help support teachers and bring the school to life!

We encourage anyone wanting to be actively involved in their child’s education and enrichment this year to come to the meetings, and consider joining the HSA team! 

There are currently openings on ALL our committees, and we have no FUN & FUNDRAISING CHAIRS yet, so please find out more HERE and consider getting involved!

Joining our exec team is a great way to learn more about Runnymede, work closely with teachers and administrators, be involved in important decisions that affect all students, and work with some amazing, dedicated parents!  

No experience is necessary! 

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Elections for the Runnymede School Advisory Council (SAC) executive are held in September at the first meeting.  We welcome any new members who want to volunteer!

Runnymede SAC – 3 committees that remain under the SAC umbrella that are open to parent/guardian and school council participation include:
I. Safe & Caring Schools Committee (PPM 144, 145 & Operational Procedure PR. 703)
II. Staffing Committee
III. School Improvement Plan (SIP)

If you are interested in joining these SAC committees please reach out and come to the first meeting!

We also need Class/Grade Representatives and a Graduation Committee as part of the SAC so learn more here and please reach out if you want to get involved!

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VOLUNTEERS –  We need your help!

Sign up at our GENERAL VOLUNTEER LIST even if you’re just able to help out with a single event throughout the year. 
Events will not be possible this year, without leads willing to organize them!
We will reach out when the time comes for a specific event, with more information
to see if you’re available.

If you are interested in learning more please contact us: runnymede@ofhsa.ca

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THE RUNNYMEDE GEAR T-SHIRT SALE IS ON NOW!

This sale is for the orange athletic tech shirts only and the sale will close on 
September 20th at midnight 
in order for the shirts to arrive in time for the first cross country meet in early October! – we will not be able to process orders after the deadline.

This store is for Runnymede athletic tees only – we will be offering the full store later this fall.
Shirts will be delivered to the classroom prior to the first meet.
ORDER HERE

If you have any questions, please reach out to RunnymedeCommunications@gmail.com

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KINDERGARTEN MEET & GREET – Sept 27

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OUR FIRST PIZZA DAY IS FRIDAY OCTOBER 2nd
GET YOUR ORDERS IN BY THE MONDAY BEFORE!

Pizza days are the second biggest fundraiser for Runnymede’s parent-run Home & School Association (HSA)after only the Direct Donation campaign!

For details, all pizza dates, how to volunteer, and to order click HERE 

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 
FALL YARD DAY IS SATURDAY OCT 3

 

All Runnymede families are welcome to come out and join in this great RPS tradition!

Fall Yard is a school-based “community clean-up” morning where the whole family can weed and tidy the nature garden and outdoor classrooms at the school. We’ll collect litter, trim invasive plants and weeds, sweep and tidy. 

Apple peeling, and a nature craft will be set up in the Adventure Yard (rear of school).
We’ll also have nut-free baking snacks to share, and coffee for the grown ups!  
Stop by for an hour to help out, or come for the whole morning!

If you’re interested in helping with planning this Yard Day or other YARD committee events
please reach out HERE!
RunnymedeYARD@gmail.com

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NOTE ABOUT OUR PAYMENT SYSTEM FOR HSA ORDERS/PURCHASES 

 

We are required by the Ontario Federation of Home & School Associations to use the new payment system ZEFFY for all online transactions (like Pizza day orders, Direct donation, Marlies tickets etc) – PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT ABLE TO SET ZEFFY’S ‘TIP’ OPTION TO ZERO AS A DEFAULT – YOU MUST CHANGE IT MANUALLY  unless you want to donate a tip to Zeffy!!
Thanks for your understanding.

Here’s a to-do list to get on top of the back to school rush – and all the communications options offered, so you to pick your favourite way to receive information!

✅ Subscribe to the HSA/Parent Council weekly e-mails
using this form, to receive all the links, info and updates you need about school / council events: http://eepurl.com/gliM9
(these are different than our Principal’s weekly emails)

✅ Join your Class What’s App Group:
(and even better, volunteer to be the class rep!) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19bNXRlQETAYmZgtvX07BqPQDVe0f9Ib1s-ppYK02Ibo/edit?gid=0#gid=0

✅ Subscribe to the Runnymede Google Calendar :
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=cnVubnltZWRlcHNAZ21haWwuY29t

✅ Save the date for our first Parent Council Meeting: https://runnymedecouncil.org/about-2/about-the-school-council/council-minutes/

✅ Join the Runnymede Parents Facebook Group (check the EVENTS TAB or search for specific info) https://www.facebook.com/groups/1414951592110922

✅ Order Pizza Lunch – Learn more, and order online for all the Pizza Days this year, before September 28th: https://runnymedecouncil.org/school-fundraising/pizza-lunches/

✅ Volunteer for an event or Committee so we can continue to have amazing events and initiatives at Runnymede: https://runnymedecouncil.org/about-2/about-the-school-council/helping-in-the-schoolclassroom/

 Order Wednesday Hot Lunch Our weekly hot lunch program with GRILLWAY will begin Wednesday, September 16th, 2026! HSA/Parent Council gets 10% of each order! https://www.hotlunchrunnymede.ca

– JOIN YOUR CLASS WHATS APP GROUP  : To come in early September

– ZOOM LINK FOR THE SAC & HSA MEETINGS : HERE

– VOLUNTEER FOR AN EVENT OR COMMITTEE : HERE

– VISIT THE RUNNYMEDE GOOGLE CALENDAR : HERE

STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCH – JUNE 11

We need you!
Runnymede SAC/Parent Council is once again hosting the much-loved Staff Appreciation Lunch in celebration of Runnymede’s amazing and dedicated teachers, administrators, office staff, caretakers, lunch supervisors and crossing guards.
The Staff Appreciation lunch will take place on Thursday, June 11th
All staff members are invited to enjoy a lunch provided and served by Runnymede families!

Please contribute a Food Item to the Potluck:
Items can be purchased or homemade.
Please see link below for what is needed and sign-up for a dish!
Please specify what you will be bringing – please scan the list for duplicates (variations of similar dishes is fine). All dishes must benut-free.

Dishes can be dropped off in the Office or Staff Room on the day of the lunch between 
8:30 -11:00 a.m. All food should come in disposable containers!

Thank you in advance for making this a successful event!

Sign up HERE to bring food / drink for the Staff Appreciation Lunch

Sign up HERE to volunteer to help at the Staff Appreciation Lunch

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PRIMARY SPORTS DAY – JUNE 12

We are so excited to announce that Primary Sport Day is coming up on Friday, June 12, 2026, and we would love your help to make it an amazing day for our students!

This year, all Primary students from Grades 1 to 3/4 (split) will be rotating through 12 fun activity stations — from Gaga Ball and Obstacle Courses to Sprint Races, Basketball, Dance, and more!

We are looking for enthusiastic parent volunteers to help run stations and support students throughout the event between 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

As a station volunteer, you will:
• Help supervise and cheer on students at your assigned station
• Running the activity
• Help keep the energy high and the fun going!
No experience needed, just enthusiasm and a love for seeing kids have fun!


To sign up, please complete the volunteer sign-up form at the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOjSiMk0Gl9H1L5OBTsjRmn1nDZBpbFopuDACyC35162zHaw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100836310314585343741

Spots are limited, so please sign up early.

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We truly appreciate every volunteer who gives their time to make Sport Day special for our students!

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Thank You for Helping Make Runnymede Fun Fair a huge Success!
Fun Fair Highlights:


Thanks to all the Runnymede families who came out to support this wonderful community building and fundraising event for Runnymede!




To all the amazing Fun Fair Volunteers:
Thank you for your time, energy, and enthusiasm to help make this year’s Fun Fair such a success!
With a school community of 1,000 students, events like this simply couldn’t happen without volunteers. Whether you helped with setup, activities, food service, ticket sales, clean-up, or stepped in wherever needed, your contribution helped create a fun and memorable day for our students and families.
We know everyone is balancing busy schedules, work, family commitments and countless other demands, which makes your willingness to volunteer even more meaningful. The smiles, laughter, and excitement throughout the day were made possible because of your support.
Thank you for bringing our school community together.
It was truly a wonderful community building event!




Special thanks to Jenna & Megan for leading the HSA/Parent Council’s Fun & Fundraising committee again this year, and for their tireless work putting on Fun Fair! (and the many other amazing events we enjoyed, from Kindergarten Welcome, Marlies Game, Pub night etc etc !).
If you enjoy event planning, and would like to get involved next year, both committee chairs are retiring from the HSA so we need help to make sure these amazing events (and fundraising that let us give so much to the school) can still happen! Please reach out!




Make sure to give special thanks if you see Mr. Pagé, Mr. Evangelou or Mr. Salvatore also! They went above and beyond volunteering to be in the dunk tank – Also thank you to the two brave Runnymede dads who volunteered to fill n the gaps!




As always, thank you to Runnymede’s amazing admin team, teachers, office staff and custodians, for always being supportive and willing to participate and help make sure Runnymede is a fun place to be!  We do it all for the kids! 

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Runnymede Bike Rodeo Highlights: 

Thank you to Runnymede teacher Ms Kelly Crosswaithe and the HSA Athletics Committee for organizing the Bike Rodeo to celebrate Bike to School Week!   Kids had a great time visiting all the stations! 

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– JOIN YOUR CLASS WHATS APP GROUP  : HERE

– ZOOM LINK FOR THE SAC & HSA MEETINGS : HERE 

– VOLUNTEER FOR AN EVENT OR COMMITTEE : HERE

– VISIT THE RUNNYMEDE GOOGLE CALENDAR : HERE

– VISIT THE RUNNYMEDE HSA WEBSITE HERE 

CHECK IT OUT! HERE

RUNNYMEDE’S FUN FAIR IS ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 from 4pm – 7pm.

• If you have purchased a wristband, they will be distributed in your child’s class today!

• If your child doesn’t receive one or loses it, just come to the welcome table by door 1 during the event. We understand that life happens, so we always have a list!

• Wristbands can also be purchased for $25 at the event at the welcome table by door 1.

• Food Tent food, is only available if you pre-ordered it by Sunday’s cut-off.
• Only Ice cream and Bubble tea will be available for purchase at the Fun Fair.

Check out the map and Tug of war schedule too!