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Weekly Memo - May 4 - 8
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rideau Public School</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Weekly Memo May 4-8</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/f3bb6f92-f531-412b-aec7-6a5678250366" alt="Rideau PS" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bonjour Rideau Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I hope everyone is enjoying this sunny weekend.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For students in grades 3 - 6, Track and Field is Friday May 15. The permission form for it and the pizza order are both in School Day, one under Event, the other under Product. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Kinder Parent Committee is hosting a get together on May 12, see the information below.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There is a second round of Rideau Spirit Wear order on the go. You can order until May 11 at 10:00 am on this site: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Frhinoswear.ca%2F&data=05%7C02%7Carsenaultv%40limestone.on.ca%7C4b28a33db65b43c605fa08dea606f63b%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639130746022152964%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=siBig%2BpIcYTeveNve8IwPSz1C%2F9kfbX5uS5KWxJzKf8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">rhinoswear.ca</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. We know that since the pandemic, people, including students, are more anxious and need to consciously take care of their mental health. This is something our teachers practice daily with children in various ways to foster a sense of calm and belonging. See the information below for family resources.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board has launch its family survey. Please see information below. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Once again we are creating a Yearbook to capture this year's activities and memories. If you wish to order one, follow these instructions:</span></p><ol class="editor-list-ol"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Go to </span><a href="https://online.edgeimaging.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Edge Imaging | Order Online</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Under Yearbooks, type your school’s name and click submit.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pick your package and fill out your information and payment details.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click submit & pay.</span></li></ol><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Save the Dates:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 9 - PopCycle Sale</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 12 - Kindergarten Social (A Parent Council Event)</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 21 - Kindergarten Open House</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29 - PA Day</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10 - Yead-end Family BBQ</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 22 - Grade 6 Celebration 4:30</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 4 - Basketball tournament, Road Race Practice</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 5 - PAC meeting</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 6 - LCVI Road Race</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 7 - Some classes to Gould Lake</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 9 - PopCycle</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 13 and 14 - Grade 2 classes to Gymnastics</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 15 - School Track and Field at Invista</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 18 - Victoria Day (no school)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 21 - Kindergarten Open House</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 21 and 22 - Indigenous Workshop for grade 3 classes</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 22 - </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Shavuot</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 27 - </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Eid-al-Adha</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29 - PA Day (no school)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2 - PAC meeting</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 4 - Track and Field Regionals</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are several community events and opportunities for families coming up. Look at the posters below for more information. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Have a great week!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Valerie Arsenault</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Registration</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Registration Open</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! If you have a child ready to start kindergarten next year, find more information about registration </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/kindergarten-registration-is-now-open-2026" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Our Open House will be May 21 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Registered families will receive an invitation by mail. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parent Council Corner</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is never too late to begin attending meetings! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our next meeting is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday May 5 at 3:45 pm</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is our year-end </span><a href="https://rideaupublicschool.limestone.on.ca/documents/3e80530c-0c3c-4d2c-9dc8-bc33d4287058/School-Council-Official-Report-24-25.docx" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Council Official Report 24 25</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> from 2024-2025.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are the minutes for </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IBdZr-bG8pv0pgJdkJ4mY1ssc2uTqhZsioalFUgiv0w/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parent Council Meeting February, 2026</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The next meeting this year will be:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2, at 3:45</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To reach out to parent council, email Rebecca at </span><a href="about:blank" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">welfarerebecca@yahoo.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information & Events</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Social</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Come join the fun at our Kindergarten Social on May 12 from 4:00–5:30 PM in the school gymnasium!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is a wonderful chance to meet other kindergarten families, make new connections, and feel part of our vibrant school community. Kids can enjoy games, hands-on art activities, and tasty healthy snacks, while families explore booths from local community partners and discover helpful resources.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Be sure to stop by the Parent Council table to say hello, ask questions, and learn how to get involved - we’d love to meet you!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We can’t wait to welcome you for an afternoon of fun, connection, and community!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In attendance:</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Maltby Centre</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Kingston Public Library</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-BGC Stem & Robotics</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-EARLYOn</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Food Sharing Project</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Public Health</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Community Living Kingston</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/35f36dcd-2f43-4164-b79a-f0fe206cc199" alt="Kinder Social" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mental Health Week, led by the Canadian Mental Health Association, will be recognized from May 4-10</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, with this year’s national theme being </span><a href="https://cmha.ca/mental-health-week/" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Come together, Canada – Stronger Connections. Better Mental Health.”</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This theme highlights the importance of meaningful social connection as a protective factor for mental well‑being. Research consistently shows that fostering a sense of belonging can enhance resilience, reduce stress, and support overall health across all age groups. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We invite families to join us in recognizing Mental Health Week by taking moments at home to connect, whether through conversation, shared activities, or simply checking in with one another. Together, we can help create a community where all students feel safe, supported, and connected. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are some related resources from </span><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Mental Health Ontario</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> that you may find useful: </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-caregivers/" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-caregivers/</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/online-resources/info-sheet-helping-your-child-manage-digital-technology/" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://smho-smso.ca/online-resources/info-sheet-helping-your-child-manage-digital-technology/</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/online-resources/easy-and-fun-mental-health-activities-for-home/" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://smho-smso.ca/online-resources/easy-and-fun-mental-health-activities-for-home/</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br><br><img src="/images/71fa14e8-9c3a-4a0f-9f99-f267df735837" alt="2026 04 17 Mental Health Week E Newsletter Graphic" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></li></ul><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board’s </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Carsenaultv%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708247514939%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zMBHE7lwVX4Fdy9nDZ09IVFdT0N4MpWQdpuRluQl4EM%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey is now live</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and we invite families to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Your feedback helps Limestone understand what is working well and where we can improve, and supports welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The survey is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">open from April 30 to May 11</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and is </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Carsenaultv%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708247590003%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2o2tScULkcCut8T9uFGAIF66fYkhpZdjLucj9uVLmPk%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">available </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">online</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Paper copies are also available at your school’s administrative office.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Carsenaultv%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708247654973%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=MbgbjJlGyjaUebMuuWrfH4grBPIBk5PA3x8dD8ueIzY%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Access the Family Engagement and Climate Survey online.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation is voluntary and anonymous. You may skip any questions you choose, and no identifying information is collected.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen Limestone schools and school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/831ed93b-042f-4484-adb9-5ed1a6785c48" alt="Movie in the park" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d4139a00-3fe1-4889-9cd4-a77a5e73736e" alt="Community event" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><br><img src="/images/f6cc5734-a73e-44d0-a8c2-001029b02c04" alt="Spring Bling" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SPRING BLING Student Craft Sale - Call for Submissions</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Does your Rideau student like making bracelets, keychains, bookmarks and other little crafts? Would they like to make, market and sell their own creations? </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Well get your mini makers’ minds in gear and get creative!! Rideau Public is looking to host the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SPRING BLING Student Spring Craft Sale</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and we want YOU to join our table of student artisans!! Help support our school, learn finance & business skills and have the opportunity to make your own $$ too!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Submissions are open to all Rideau Public students, from JK- Grade 6. </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Interested in participating? Please fill out this form to sign up: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FrJtCXM3UVsydSDSE9&data=05%7C02%7Carsenaultv%40limestone.on.ca%7C62542a81a9c34a32eacf08de9e20df75%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639122061252557593%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WLiMiwk0k31ByQOWim2x6jVcbQBt4CPEra6cXp4yPvo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://forms.gle/rJtCXM3UVsydSDSE9</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0a97a4fe-69b0-4049-a225-b497aab54854" alt="self reg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/09860480-0f0b-4ea7-9b77-391849298dda" alt="Parenting BGC" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2cc53bb8-c9ae-4c9f-95b3-34629dbe4eed" alt="Girls inc camp" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ce08220e-eff7-4e62-ade7-4d06800e6a1f" alt="2026 04 08 Raising healthy minds Newsletter Insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d9ce5ed8-d59f-464d-970e-fb5844d7a64e" alt="2026 03 25 oral health month newsletter insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PopCycle Used Clothing Sale</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/166e5eda-09ca-4e98-b479-effa691c4c25" alt="May 9 2026 Sale Poster sm (1)" width="227" height="303" style="width:227px;height:303px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rideau is hosting a second hand clothing swap to help keep items circulating locally in the Kingston community. Good for your wallet, good for the planet! See info, posters, and links below for details!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F14eyjAab2NG%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ckennedyca%40limestone.on.ca%7C37bed2be2d0b4ccc963a08de8dd4c019%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639104142070249227%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Qc%2FyTnbpfX5eOr08iFuL%2BwQbQ9Y6Yg%2FRN02pycV4Ngs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.facebook.com/share/14eyjAab2NG/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook event</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FPopCycleYGK%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ckennedyca%40limestone.on.ca%7C37bed2be2d0b4ccc963a08de8dd4c019%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639104142070270480%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=srSm3jKOMPnJFS7Aki00kuEF8siCt5BuG8Y7eEDkCr4%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.facebook.com/PopCycleYGK/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook Page</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fpopcycle_kingston%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ckennedyca%40limestone.on.ca%7C37bed2be2d0b4ccc963a08de8dd4c019%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639104142070282878%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kyEbC6ViDS4EjQf5CkAQ66aPkZ%2F5WgIcjF63i1Klmiw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.instagram.com/popcycle_kingston/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Instragram Posts</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">DONATE</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 7/8 , 8:00am-5:30pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Clean clothing (sz 0-14), Books, and Tiny toys (smaller than your fist)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Drop off donations @ Rideau Public School (look for signs near Toronto St entrance)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rideau students can bring small bags to school with them!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Can't make it to drop off? Schedule a porch pick up for your donations </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSeGum7tI_xVqEdw5wtuMvQ0OzFBnlevvqe62-tHR7V4DcQ9lw%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dsharing%26ouid%3D107742426349294517620&data=05%7C02%7Ckennedyca%40limestone.on.ca%7C37bed2be2d0b4ccc963a08de8dd4c019%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639104142070294867%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=S5auNTJCuO4f9%2FtM2pgpsL2vfFthRIxMvvcsJlarfBg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGum7tI_xVqEdw5wtuMvQ0OzFBnlevvqe62-tHR7V4DcQ9lw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107742426349294517620. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">here</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SHOP</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sat May 9 , 9am-1pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All sales are pay what you can. All $$ goes to the school</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pre-loved kids clothing 0-14 & Books</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rideau Public School Gym</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Open to everyone, help us spread the word in the Kingston Community (through your socials, word of mouth, parent group chats, day cares, hockey teams, dance groups etc, etc!)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Have neighbours, friends or co-workers with items kicking around (don’t we all?)? Consider organizing a mini clothing drive to bundle items for efficient pick ups!</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sample text:</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“I’m collecting items for PopCycle, a local initiative that finds great homes for pre-loved things. If you have clean, gently loved kids’ clothing (sz 0-14) or books to pass along, send them my way before May 8 and I’ll add them to my bundle.”</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Volunteers needed</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> May 8: Sorting</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We need help! May 8 anytime between 2:30-until it's done (~8pm)! Come for 15 min or come for 5 hours. Pop in for a few minutes before or after pick up, with or without kiddos! Every little bit helps!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fun fact: The kids who came to help last year had a great time, bring your kids so they can be a part of this event that supports our community and the environment.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 9: Take down</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Swing by the school at 2pm to pick up a few boxes of leftover items to donation locations</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Parent Council is recruiting volunteers for Bingo!</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rideau Public School is now a registered charity for bingo fundraising at Community Spirit Gaming Centre at 900 Montreal Street. </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Volunteer shifts are two hours long and are various times including during the day, evening, and weekends. </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Duties are very light: mostly greeting people, walking around the bingo hall, and getting a runner's attention if someone gets a bingo.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Shifts are very lucrative: each two-hour shift earns about $600 for our library renovations, kindergarten yard shade, and many other initiatives for students. </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are currently only two shifts a month so the time commitment is low. However, volunteers must be reliable and punctual.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are up for joining their crew of bingo volunteers, please fill out </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FzsfUTVWo3uA6GtoXA&data=05%7C02%7Ckennedyca%40limestone.on.ca%7Cceb85f54343d4312813908de62b0fe4e%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639056827546502535%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PGKLKQYd0bQ9ZisAcAS7KMsygi5dYznzim7Ik6aglAo%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">this form</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and someone will be in touch with you!</span><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parking at School</span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/dbe84c29-05cb-41aa-8172-4dff48150f1d" alt="Park and Stride 2025" width="545" height="373" style="width:545px;height:373px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/b89d5067-96b7-4361-aecf-3f0b8e4c86eb" alt="School parking" width="548" height="364" style="width:548px;height:364px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch Orders</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/58062136-cb73-440a-a2d1-f0f5b104ed50" alt="Pita Reminder Facebook" width="570" height="478" style="width:570px;height:478px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="472" height="351" style="width:472px;height:351px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nut-Free School</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88" alt="Nut Free School" width="258" height="369" style="width:258px;height:369px;display:inline-block"></p>
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Weekly Memo - April 27 - May 1
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rideau Public School</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Weekly Memo April 27 - May 1</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/f3bb6f92-f531-412b-aec7-6a5678250366" alt="Rideau PS" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bonjour Rideau Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">And just like that, we are in the last week of April. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With the nice weather, our classes are often holding gym classes outside. This means that students on yards after 3:00 are actually still in class. When parents come onto the yard and stand at the track, it is preventing the class from running smoothly. We respectfully ask that people stay off yard until 3:30 and appreciate your support with this matter.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I have had requests about the Yearbook and it is the right time to order it. Just follow these instructions:</span></p><ol class="editor-list-ol"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Go to </span><a href="https://online.edgeimaging.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Edge Imaging | Order Online</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Under Yearbooks, type your school’s name and click submit.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pick your package and fill out your information and payment details.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click submit & pay.</span></li></ol><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our students are so lucky! There is another Enrichment opportunity coming their way:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">ENRICHMENT WORKSHOP SERIES at RIDEAU:</strong></b><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Series of Workshops for Students by Visiting Experts</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Workshop #3: Dance with Kay Kenney</strong></b><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, April 30 at 10:45-11:45 in the gym</strong></b><br><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students in grades 2-3 are invited to join Kay Kenney, Director of the Kingston School of Dance, for a workshop on storytelling and dance entitled "Read to Move: Using an inspirational children’s book to inspire creative movement.</strong></b><br><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This 1-hour creative movement workshop blends storytelling and dance to spark creativity and self-expression. Students explore an inspirational children’s book as the foundation for movement creation, followed by a guided warm-up and collaborative exercises to develop choreography inspired by the story. The session concludes with a fun sharing opportunity, building confidence, communication, and a love of movement.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please encourage your child to attend!</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Without the participation and commitment of parents and teachers, we could not offer so many great activities to our students. A huge THANK YOU to all of you!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There will be a second opportunity to order Rideau Spirit Wear soon. I will share the link when everything is ready.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please look at the posters below for information on Girls Inc. camps for girls and Health Unit information.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Keep in mind the grade 6 Celebration that will be on Monday June 22 at 4:30 in the gym. It is a simple gathering where students receive their certificate and share a celebratory cake. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For students going on to Vanier next year, students will go for a visit in June some time in June. The date has not been shared with us yet. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Save the Dates:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 9 - PopCycle Sale</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 12 - Kindergarten Social (A Parent Council Event)</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 21 - Kindergarten Open House</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10 - Yead-end Family BBQ</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 22 - Grade 6 Celebration 4:30</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 27 - Road Race practice</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 28 - Bayridge Road Race</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 29 - Rea Swim to Survive</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 30 - Assembly</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 1 - Class Photos, </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wesak</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 2 - </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ridvan</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 4 - Basketball tournament</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 5 - PAC meeting</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 6 - LCVI Road Race</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 9 - PopCycle</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 15 - School Track and Field at Invista</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 18 - Victoria Day (no school)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 22 - </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Shavuot</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 27 - </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Eid-al-Adha</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Enjoy this beautiful sunchine!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Valerie Arsenault</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Registration</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Registration Open</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! If you have a child ready to start kindergarten next year, find more information about registration </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/kindergarten-registration-is-now-open-2026" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Our Open House will be May 21 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Registered families will receive an invitation by mail. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parent Council Corner</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is never too late to begin attending meetings! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our next meeting is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday May 5 at 3:45 pm</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is our year-end </span><a href="https://rideaupublicschool.limestone.on.ca/documents/3e80530c-0c3c-4d2c-9dc8-bc33d4287058/School-Council-Official-Report-24-25.docx" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Council Official Report 24 25</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> from 2024-2025.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are the minutes for </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IBdZr-bG8pv0pgJdkJ4mY1ssc2uTqhZsioalFUgiv0w/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parent Council Meeting February, 2026</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The next meeting this year will be:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2, at 3:45</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To reach out to parent council, email Rebecca at </span><a href="about:blank" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">welfarerebecca@yahoo.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information & Events</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f6cc5734-a73e-44d0-a8c2-001029b02c04" alt="Spring Bling" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SPRING BLING Student Craft Sale - Call for Submissions</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Does your Rideau student like making bracelets, keychains, bookmarks and other little crafts? Would they like to make, market and sell their own creations? </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Well get your mini makers’ minds in gear and get creative!! Rideau Public is looking to host the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SPRING BLING Student Spring Craft Sale</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and we want YOU to join our table of student artisans!! Help support our school, learn finance & business skills and have the opportunity to make your own $$ too!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Submissions are open to all Rideau Public students, from JK- Grade 6. </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Interested in participating? Please fill out this form to sign up: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FrJtCXM3UVsydSDSE9&data=05%7C02%7Carsenaultv%40limestone.on.ca%7C62542a81a9c34a32eacf08de9e20df75%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639122061252557593%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WLiMiwk0k31ByQOWim2x6jVcbQBt4CPEra6cXp4yPvo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://forms.gle/rJtCXM3UVsydSDSE9</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bda38ad3-b741-43c7-a7f9-7e42d1372cc9" alt="Neurovibes 2026 (3)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0a97a4fe-69b0-4049-a225-b497aab54854" alt="self reg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/09860480-0f0b-4ea7-9b77-391849298dda" alt="Parenting BGC" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2cc53bb8-c9ae-4c9f-95b3-34629dbe4eed" alt="Girls inc camp" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/71fa14e8-9c3a-4a0f-9f99-f267df735837" alt="2026 04 17 Mental Health Week E Newsletter Graphic" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ce08220e-eff7-4e62-ade7-4d06800e6a1f" alt="2026 04 08 Raising healthy minds Newsletter Insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d9ce5ed8-d59f-464d-970e-fb5844d7a64e" alt="2026 03 25 oral health month newsletter insert" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PopCycle Used Clothing Sale</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/166e5eda-09ca-4e98-b479-effa691c4c25" alt="May 9 2026 Sale Poster sm (1)" width="227" height="303" style="width:227px;height:303px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rideau is hosting a second hand clothing swap to help keep items circulating locally in the Kingston community. Good for your wallet, good for the planet! See info, posters, and links below for details!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F14eyjAab2NG%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ckennedyca%40limestone.on.ca%7C37bed2be2d0b4ccc963a08de8dd4c019%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639104142070249227%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Qc%2FyTnbpfX5eOr08iFuL%2BwQbQ9Y6Yg%2FRN02pycV4Ngs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.facebook.com/share/14eyjAab2NG/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook event</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FPopCycleYGK%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ckennedyca%40limestone.on.ca%7C37bed2be2d0b4ccc963a08de8dd4c019%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639104142070270480%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=srSm3jKOMPnJFS7Aki00kuEF8siCt5BuG8Y7eEDkCr4%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.facebook.com/PopCycleYGK/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook Page</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fpopcycle_kingston%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ckennedyca%40limestone.on.ca%7C37bed2be2d0b4ccc963a08de8dd4c019%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639104142070282878%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kyEbC6ViDS4EjQf5CkAQ66aPkZ%2F5WgIcjF63i1Klmiw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.instagram.com/popcycle_kingston/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Instragram Posts</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">DONATE</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 7/8 , 8:00am-5:30pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Clean clothing (sz 0-14), Books, and Tiny toys (smaller than your fist)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Drop off donations @ Rideau Public School (look for signs near Toronto St entrance)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rideau students can bring small bags to school with them!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Can't make it to drop off? Schedule a porch pick up for your donations </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSeGum7tI_xVqEdw5wtuMvQ0OzFBnlevvqe62-tHR7V4DcQ9lw%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dsharing%26ouid%3D107742426349294517620&data=05%7C02%7Ckennedyca%40limestone.on.ca%7C37bed2be2d0b4ccc963a08de8dd4c019%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639104142070294867%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=S5auNTJCuO4f9%2FtM2pgpsL2vfFthRIxMvvcsJlarfBg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGum7tI_xVqEdw5wtuMvQ0OzFBnlevvqe62-tHR7V4DcQ9lw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107742426349294517620. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">here</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SHOP</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sat May 9 , 9am-1pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All sales are pay what you can. All $$ goes to the school</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pre-loved kids clothing 0-14 & Books</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rideau Public School Gym</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Open to everyone, help us spread the word in the Kingston Community (through your socials, word of mouth, parent group chats, day cares, hockey teams, dance groups etc, etc!)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Have neighbours, friends or co-workers with items kicking around (don’t we all?)? Consider organizing a mini clothing drive to bundle items for efficient pick ups!</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sample text:</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“I’m collecting items for PopCycle, a local initiative that finds great homes for pre-loved things. If you have clean, gently loved kids’ clothing (sz 0-14) or books to pass along, send them my way before May 8 and I’ll add them to my bundle.”</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Volunteers needed</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> May 8: Sorting</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We need help! May 8 anytime between 2:30-until it's done (~8pm)! Come for 15 min or come for 5 hours. Pop in for a few minutes before or after pick up, with or without kiddos! Every little bit helps!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fun fact: The kids who came to help last year had a great time, bring your kids so they can be a part of this event that supports our community and the environment.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 9: Take down</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Swing by the school at 2pm to pick up a few boxes of leftover items to donation locations</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Parent Council is recruiting volunteers for Bingo!</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rideau Public School is now a registered charity for bingo fundraising at Community Spirit Gaming Centre at 900 Montreal Street. </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Volunteer shifts are two hours long and are various times including during the day, evening, and weekends. </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Duties are very light: mostly greeting people, walking around the bingo hall, and getting a runner's attention if someone gets a bingo.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Shifts are very lucrative: each two-hour shift earns about $600 for our library renovations, kindergarten yard shade, and many other initiatives for students. </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are currently only two shifts a month so the time commitment is low. However, volunteers must be reliable and punctual.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are up for joining their crew of bingo volunteers, please fill out </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FzsfUTVWo3uA6GtoXA&data=05%7C02%7Ckennedyca%40limestone.on.ca%7Cceb85f54343d4312813908de62b0fe4e%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639056827546502535%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PGKLKQYd0bQ9ZisAcAS7KMsygi5dYznzim7Ik6aglAo%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">this form</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and someone will be in touch with you!</span><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parking at School</span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/dbe84c29-05cb-41aa-8172-4dff48150f1d" alt="Park and Stride 2025" width="545" height="373" style="width:545px;height:373px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/b89d5067-96b7-4361-aecf-3f0b8e4c86eb" alt="School parking" width="548" height="364" style="width:548px;height:364px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch Orders</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/58062136-cb73-440a-a2d1-f0f5b104ed50" alt="Pita Reminder Facebook" width="570" height="478" style="width:570px;height:478px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="472" height="351" style="width:472px;height:351px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nut-Free School</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88" alt="Nut Free School" width="258" height="369" style="width:258px;height:369px;display:inline-block"></p>
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Weekly Memo - April 20 - 24
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rideau Public School</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Weekly Memo April 20-24</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/f3bb6f92-f531-412b-aec7-6a5678250366" alt="Rideau PS" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bonjour Rideau Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On last week's PA Day, staff attended a workshop on how adverse childhood experiences affect students and their learning and the important role one caring adult can play in a child's life. We were with staff from other schools in the KSS and LCVI families of schools. As we serve similar communities, it was nice to be around colleagues with shared experiences.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Wednesday, many students will participate in the annual Pitch-in campaign which consist of a spring cleaning of our school yard and neighbouring area. Classes will be out and about doing their part to make the school's surrounding a clean space to enjoy.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For grade 6 students who would like a retake of their grad picture, Edge is offering an opportunity:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Edge Imaging's Pop-Up Kingston grad photography event is happening soon, so sign up today! Capture 10 poses in a sash and gown (provided), including a variety of backgrounds. Receive your photo proof with codes directly mailed to home to purchase your photos. All photos include Premium Retouching. Sit fee is $40 to be photographed. Feel free to bring a prop!</em></i></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Date: April 25</em></i><i><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><em class="editor-text-italic">th</em></sup></i><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, 2026 from 9:00AM to 4:00PM *appointment times may vary by date</em></i></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Location: Queen's Edge Imaging Portrait Studio (across from the AMS Media Centre)</em></i></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Address: 87 Union St. John Deutsch University Centre, 2nd Floor (Room 231), Kingston, ON</em></i></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Note: If the school has already approved the composite or submitted their yearbook, there could be a chance that we are unable to add you in.</em></i><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fe2b594dd2031537cd6f5c5df0c7b91f8%2F1052b4abff08719147069e10836537df%2F700b72bf9cf5ba263075fa2a1bf4b3ce&data=05%7C02%7Carsenaultv%40limestone.on.ca%7C1e4a2615b31e43c38a3e08de9bd9031e%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639119553543525955%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WCSAE0eUHHOFJT902j8rg7kofpb1kUP%2FYPHh92UHV6Q%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sign up here to register for your photos! Once you click through the disclaimer, select BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT then type in your school code: RDX</em></i></a></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This year, the grade 6 Celebration will be on Monday June 22 at 4:30 in the gym. It is a simple gathering where students receive their certificate and share a celebratory cake. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For students going on to Vanier next year, students will go for a visit in June some time in June. The date has not been shared with us yet. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Save the Dates:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 9 - PopCycle Sale</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 12 - Kindergarten Social (A Parent Council Event)</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 21 - Kindergarten Open House</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10 - Yead-end Family BBQ</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 22 - Grade 6 Celebration 4:30</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 20 - Road Race practice</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 21 - </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ridvan</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 22 - Rea Swim to Survive; Pitch-in Kingston, Road Race practice</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 27 - Road Race practice</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 28 - Bayridge Road Race</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 29 - Rea Swim to Survive, School Assembly</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 1 - Class Photos, </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wesak</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 4 - Girls Basketball tournament</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 5 - PAC meeting</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 6 - LCVI Road Race</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 9 - PopCycle</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 15 - School Track and Field at Invista</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 18 - Victoria Day (no school)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Have a great week!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Valerie Arsenault</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Registration</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Registration Open</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! If you have a child ready to start kindergarten next year, find more information about registration </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/kindergarten-registration-is-now-open-2026" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Our Open House will be May 21 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Registered families will receive an invitation by mail. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parent Council Corner</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is never too late to begin attending meetings! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our next meeting is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday May 5 at 3:45 pm</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is our year-end </span><a href="https://rideaupublicschool.limestone.on.ca/documents/3e80530c-0c3c-4d2c-9dc8-bc33d4287058/School-Council-Official-Report-24-25.docx" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Council Official Report 24 25</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> from 2024-2025.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are the minutes for </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IBdZr-bG8pv0pgJdkJ4mY1ssc2uTqhZsioalFUgiv0w/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parent Council Meeting February, 2026</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The next meeting this year will be:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2, at 3:45</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To reach out to parent council, email Rebecca at </span><a href="about:blank" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">welfarerebecca@yahoo.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information & Events</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f6cc5734-a73e-44d0-a8c2-001029b02c04" alt="Spring Bling" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SPRING BLING Student Craft Sale - Call for Submissions</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Does your Rideau student like making bracelets, keychains, bookmarks and other little crafts? Would they like to make, market and sell their own creations? </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Well get your mini makers’ minds in gear and get creative!! Rideau Public is looking to host the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SPRING BLING Student Spring Craft Sale</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and we want YOU to join our table of student artisans!! Help support our school, learn finance & business skills and have the opportunity to make your own $$ too!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Submissions are open to all Rideau Public students, from JK- Grade 6. </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Interested in participating? Please fill out this form to sign up: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FrJtCXM3UVsydSDSE9&data=05%7C02%7Carsenaultv%40limestone.on.ca%7C62542a81a9c34a32eacf08de9e20df75%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639122061252557593%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WLiMiwk0k31ByQOWim2x6jVcbQBt4CPEra6cXp4yPvo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://forms.gle/rJtCXM3UVsydSDSE9</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/bda38ad3-b741-43c7-a7f9-7e42d1372cc9" alt="Neurovibes 2026 (3)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0a97a4fe-69b0-4049-a225-b497aab54854" alt="self reg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PopCycle Used Clothing Sale</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/166e5eda-09ca-4e98-b479-effa691c4c25" alt="May 9 2026 Sale Poster sm (1)" width="227" height="303" style="width:227px;height:303px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rideau is hosting a second hand clothing swap to help keep items circulating locally in the Kingston community. Good for your wallet, good for the planet! See info, posters, and links below for details!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F14eyjAab2NG%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ckennedyca%40limestone.on.ca%7C37bed2be2d0b4ccc963a08de8dd4c019%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639104142070249227%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Qc%2FyTnbpfX5eOr08iFuL%2BwQbQ9Y6Yg%2FRN02pycV4Ngs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.facebook.com/share/14eyjAab2NG/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook event</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FPopCycleYGK%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ckennedyca%40limestone.on.ca%7C37bed2be2d0b4ccc963a08de8dd4c019%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639104142070270480%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=srSm3jKOMPnJFS7Aki00kuEF8siCt5BuG8Y7eEDkCr4%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.facebook.com/PopCycleYGK/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook Page</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fpopcycle_kingston%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ckennedyca%40limestone.on.ca%7C37bed2be2d0b4ccc963a08de8dd4c019%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639104142070282878%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kyEbC6ViDS4EjQf5CkAQ66aPkZ%2F5WgIcjF63i1Klmiw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.instagram.com/popcycle_kingston/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Instragram Posts</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">DONATE</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 7/8 , 8:00am-5:30pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Clean clothing (sz 0-14), Books, and Tiny toys (smaller than your fist)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Drop off donations @ Rideau Public School (look for signs near Toronto St entrance)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rideau students can bring small bags to school with them!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Can't make it to drop off? Schedule a porch pick up for your donations </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSeGum7tI_xVqEdw5wtuMvQ0OzFBnlevvqe62-tHR7V4DcQ9lw%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dsharing%26ouid%3D107742426349294517620&data=05%7C02%7Ckennedyca%40limestone.on.ca%7C37bed2be2d0b4ccc963a08de8dd4c019%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639104142070294867%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=S5auNTJCuO4f9%2FtM2pgpsL2vfFthRIxMvvcsJlarfBg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGum7tI_xVqEdw5wtuMvQ0OzFBnlevvqe62-tHR7V4DcQ9lw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107742426349294517620. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">here</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SHOP</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sat May 9 , 9am-1pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All sales are pay what you can. All $$ goes to the school</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pre-loved kids clothing 0-14 & Books</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rideau Public School Gym</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Open to everyone, help us spread the word in the Kingston Community (through your socials, word of mouth, parent group chats, day cares, hockey teams, dance groups etc, etc!)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Have neighbours, friends or co-workers with items kicking around (don’t we all?)? Consider organizing a mini clothing drive to bundle items for efficient pick ups!</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sample text:</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“I’m collecting items for PopCycle, a local initiative that finds great homes for pre-loved things. If you have clean, gently loved kids’ clothing (sz 0-14) or books to pass along, send them my way before May 8 and I’ll add them to my bundle.”</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Volunteers needed</strong></b></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> May 8: Sorting</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We need help! May 8 anytime between 2:30-until it's done (~8pm)! Come for 15 min or come for 5 hours. Pop in for a few minutes before or after pick up, with or without kiddos! Every little bit helps!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fun fact: The kids who came to help last year had a great time, bring your kids so they can be a part of this event that supports our community and the environment.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 9: Take down</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Swing by the school at 2pm to pick up a few boxes of leftover items to donation locations</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Parent Council is recruiting volunteers for Bingo!</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rideau Public School is now a registered charity for bingo fundraising at Community Spirit Gaming Centre at 900 Montreal Street. </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Volunteer shifts are two hours long and are various times including during the day, evening, and weekends. </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Duties are very light: mostly greeting people, walking around the bingo hall, and getting a runner's attention if someone gets a bingo.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Shifts are very lucrative: each two-hour shift earns about $600 for our library renovations, kindergarten yard shade, and many other initiatives for students. </span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are currently only two shifts a month so the time commitment is low. However, volunteers must be reliable and punctual.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are up for joining their crew of bingo volunteers, please fill out </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FzsfUTVWo3uA6GtoXA&data=05%7C02%7Ckennedyca%40limestone.on.ca%7Cceb85f54343d4312813908de62b0fe4e%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639056827546502535%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PGKLKQYd0bQ9ZisAcAS7KMsygi5dYznzim7Ik6aglAo%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">this form</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and someone will be in touch with you!</span><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parking at School</span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/dbe84c29-05cb-41aa-8172-4dff48150f1d" alt="Park and Stride 2025" width="545" height="373" style="width:545px;height:373px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/b89d5067-96b7-4361-aecf-3f0b8e4c86eb" alt="School parking" width="548" height="364" style="width:548px;height:364px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch Orders</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/58062136-cb73-440a-a2d1-f0f5b104ed50" alt="Pita Reminder Facebook" width="570" height="478" style="width:570px;height:478px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="472" height="351" style="width:472px;height:351px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nut-Free School</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88" alt="Nut Free School" width="258" height="369" style="width:258px;height:369px;display:inline-block"></p>
2026-04-19 16:37:40.693 +0000 UTC
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View All NewsRemembering Trustee Jim Neill
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is deeply saddened by the passing of Trustee Jim Neill, who served as a Trustee since 2022. Jim passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">During his time on the Board, Trustee Neill demonstrated a commitment to public education and to supporting the work of the Board in service of students, families, and communities across Limestone. He was a long-time educator in the Upper Canada District School Board, as well as a served for multiple terms as a City of Kingston Councillor. We are grateful for the contributions he made as a Trustee.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We extend our sincere condolences to Trustee Neill’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“We are saddened by the passing of Trustee Jim Neill,” said Board Chair Karen McGregor. “Jim brought a thoughtful presence to the Board and a genuine interest in public education. We are grateful for his service as a Trustee and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones.”</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As a mark of respect, the LDSB Education Centre (Board Office), as well as Kingston Secondary School and its family of schools, will fly their flags at half-mast until end of day on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trustee Jim Neill’s </span><a href="https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/48232322/james-frederick-neill" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">obituary is available online.</span></a></p>
2026-04-30 13:42:40.624 +0000 UTC
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Upcoming Family Engagement and Climate Survey
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is inviting families to take part in the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This survey gives families an opportunity to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The feedback helps us understand what is working well and where we can improve. It also supports schools and school councils in building welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey includes questions about:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How schools communicate and share information</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Whether families feel welcome, included, and connected</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Barriers to taking part in school activities, such as time, childcare, language, accessibility, or cost</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Safety and bullying, including reporting and follow‑up</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Licensed Before and After School Programs, including questions to help inform future planning</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Some questions ask about family background to help us better understand different experiences across our communities</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">voluntary and anonymous</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Families may skip any questions they choose. No names or identifying information are collected. Results are shared only as grouped summaries and are used to support learning, planning, and improvement at the board, school, and school council levels.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey will be open from May 1 to May 11 and will be available online. Families will receive an e-mail on May 1 with a link to the survey. </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Paper copies will also be available at your school’s administrative office starting May 1.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey was developed with input from families and advisory committees, including the Parent Involvement Committee, to reflect a wide range of perspectives. Families are encouraged to </span><a href="https://youtu.be/kKxSsDtggew" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">watch this short video about the survey.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen our schools and school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Patty Gollogly</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Associate Superintendent of Curriculum & Program Services: School Climate & Community Engagement</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board</span></p>
2026-04-23 20:30:53.848 +0000 UTC
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Message from the Director
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we enter the spring season and final third of the school year, we are reminded of this season’s promise of renewal and growth, and the key role schools and families have together in supporting student learning and well-being. This time of </span><a href="about:blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">year</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> brings many opportunities for learning both inside and outside of the classroom, along with the return of outdoor extracurricular activities. While this week has been very wet and rainy, the warmer temperatures of spring are upon us. I would like to take this opportunity to share a few important updates with you:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">P.A. Day – Friday, April 17</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder to families that tomorrow, Friday, April 17, is a P.A. Day. There will be no classes for students, and we look forward to welcoming them back to school on Monday.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey – Coming in May</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In early May, Limestone will be inviting families to take part in a Family Engagement and Climate Survey. The optional survey is anonymous, and families can choose which questions they want to answer.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey asks about topics such as feeling connected to school, family involvement, safety and bullying, communication, before- and after-school programming, and how technology like artificial intelligence is used in schools.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The feedback shared through this survey helps schools and the school board understand what is working well, what could improve, and what may make it harder for some families to take part. Your feedback helps strengthen communication, support student well-being, and improve school experiences for everyone.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">More information will be shared leading up to the survey being live in early May. </span><a href="https://youtu.be/kKxSsDtggew" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families are encouraged to watch a short video</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> featuring Senior Staff and a Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) Co-Chair, who share more about the Family Engagement and Climate Survey and why family voice is so important.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Rights Information</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Launched in October 2022, the Limestone’s Student Human Rights Reporting Tool provides a way for students, families, caregivers, and staff to report human rights concerns involving LDSB students, including matters related to discrimination and harassment. Reviewing and analyzing this information helps support safe, welcoming, and inclusive school environments and supports the board’s obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code. The </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/dff6803b-6f2d-4d36-a758-68758a63ceb3/2026-04-09-Student-Human-Rights-Data-Summary-for-2024-2025.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Human Rights Reports – 2024-2025 Summary is now available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and can be accessed by families. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Census 2025 Update</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In November 2025, Limestone completed the See Yourself in Limestone: Student Census 2025, a voluntary and confidential survey that helps us better understand students’ identities and school experiences. The findings support planning and decision-making that promotes equity, well being, and student success across Limestone schools. An overview of the Student Census 2025 was presented to the Board of Trustees at last night’s board meeting. Families are encouraged to </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/see-yourself-in-limestone-2025-student-census-update-20260416133605" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">visit the Limestone District School Board website to review the full Student Census summary</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and learn more about how student voice is helping shape our work.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mental Health Supports Available for Students</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In response to tragic events, locally or globally, students may experience a wide range of emotions, including sadness, confusion, worry, or questions about what they may be hearing from others. Students may react in different ways depending on their age, experiences, and how connected they feel to the situation. With time, reassurance, and support from caring adults, these reactions often ease.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We encourage families to keep lines of communication open at home, to invite questions, and to offer reassurance as needed. If you have concerns about your student or would like support, please refer to the following resources:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Supporting-your-childs-well-being.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supporting Your Child’s Well-being</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Caring-for-yourself-while-caring-for-others.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Caring for yourself while caring for others: A parent’s guide to self-care</span></a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-caregivers/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">By Your Side</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (parent/caregiver resources to support mental health learning)</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://maltbycentre.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Maltby Centre</span></a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://onestoptalk.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One Stop Talk</span></a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://kidshelpphone.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids Help Phone</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (Call 1-800-668-6868 or Text “Connect” to 686868)</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://211ontario.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2-1-1 Ontario</span></a></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are worried about your student’s immediate safety, or the safety of others, please seek urgent assistance by calling 9-1-1, your local mobile crisis service (613-354-7388), or by going to the nearest emergency department.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued support of Limestone schools and their communities. Your partnership, feedback, and engagement play an important role in strengthening student learning and well-being across Limestone. Limestone staff remain committed to collaborating with families to create safe, inclusive, and supportive school communities where every student can learn and see themselves in Limestone.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director of Education</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p>
2026-04-16 20:30:19.127 +0000 UTC
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Land Acknowledgement
The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their culture and celebrate their commitment to this land.