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<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Are you wondering... what is Boo Bash?!?</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It's Rideau Public School's annual Halloween social event for students and their families!! Come out in costume, play some games, enjoy some baked goodies*, DIY crafts, and </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">boo</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-gie the night away!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Where: Rideau Public School gym</strong></b><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When: October 29 & 30</strong></b><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time: 5:30pm-8pm each night</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">* Cash sales only - small change please!!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9379f305-afd5-4847-a097-0e785234bcbc" alt="Picture1" width="409" height="544" style="width:409px;height:544px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Boo Bash is a family-friendly event open to all ages. Please note that attendance for this event will be limited to Rideau Public students and their caregivers/families/guests.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Entry is FREE, but there will be goodies available for sale!!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lights in the gym will be ON for the first hour of each night (5:30pm - 6:30pm) before we turn them OFF -- as dark as safety will allow -- until 8pm closing time.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Black lights and battery operated lights will also be used after 6:30pm.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bake Sale items are only 25 cents, 50 cents, $1 & $2 -- bring your small change!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Boo Bash strives to be inclusive for all students -- the bake sale table offers both 'Candy' and 'Non-Candy' alternatives for those who have food allergies or sensitivities.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please do not bring 'weapon' props as part of your costume.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Final important notice -- It can get quite loud in the gym when our lil' ghosts and goblins are excited - some younger children/infants may find the event overwhelming.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We look forward to seeing you in great numbers!</span></p>
2025-10-27 19:34:21.062 +0000 UTC
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                        Weekly Memo - October 27-31
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rideau Public School - Weekly Memo Oct. 27 - 31</span><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;">Happy Saturday Rideau Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You are receiving this newsletter on Saturday because I am at the school for our Used Clothes Sale! We are here until 1:00 this afternoon, you still have time to come. There are great fines in shoes, clothes, books and toys. Don't miss out! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Did you know that one of the Ministry of Education's objective is to have 90% of students attending 90% of the time? Well we are getting really close to this goal as 87% of Rideau students are here 90% of the time. Well done Rhinos!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fresh from the Farm fundraiser ended on October 17. It looks like Parent Council has raised around $500.00 through this fundraising. Thank you very much for your generosity!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On Thursday, we had our school assembly. It was beautiful to see the students sing together. What an amazing group of children we have!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Picture Day is on October 29. See the poster below.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BOO BASH is happening this week on Wednesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 8:00 at the school. Come in wearing your costume of choice, children and adults as well. Enter through the accessible door of the parking lot. There will be tons of fun activities for the kids and it is a great time for parents to mingle with other families. Aside from the games, Boo Bash also has a bake sale where treats are offered at a reasonable price. If you are able to donate some Baked Goods, sign up on this </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jgCll8Rvwe0euFR2g7HZ-KMehx-utNkzlSsZPsETByI/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">form</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. You might have to request access. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LEGO ROBOTICS is cancelled this week because of Boo Bash, we don't want to put too much on our students' plate. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">RIDEAU WEAR - we will soon have the Rideau Wear online store open with new clothing. Stay tuned for more information.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> HALLOWEEN - Children are permitted to wear a school appropriate costume (no mask, no weapons). Please know that we are not responsible for lost accessories or damaged costumes. some children wear last year's costume at school and keep their good one to go Trick or Tricking at night. Gentle reminder that somebody's culture is not a costume; be respectful and responsible in your choice of costumes.  </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CHOICES AT 7 - for children in grade 6, there are options for grade 7. More information to follow, but see the poster below.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week will be busy, savour every moment!  </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Valerie Arsenault, </span><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" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Week at a Glance</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, October 27</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nothing to mention</em></i></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, October 28</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nothing to mention</em></i></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, October 29</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SCHOOL PHOTOS</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Boo Bash 5:30 in the gym and kinder hallway</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, October 30</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Boo Bash 5:30 in the gym and kinder hallway</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, October 31</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Halloween! </span></li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking Ahead: </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 1 - </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All Saints Day</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 2 - </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All Souls Day</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 4 - Parent Council Meeting 3:45</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 5 - </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Guru Nanak Jayanti</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 11 - Remembrance Day Assembly</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 13 - Progress Reports go home, Bus Safety Presentation</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 14 - PA Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 18 - Dental Screening (JK, SK, Grade 2)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 19 - Dental Screening (JK, SK, Grade 2)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 30 - </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First Sunday in Advent</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our next meeting is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 4 at 3:45 pm</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Babysitting available.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is our yearend </span><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="3e80530c-0c3c-4d2c-9dc8-bc33d4287058"></ie-document><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> from 2024-2025.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The next meetings this year will be:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 2, at 3:45</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 13, at 3:45</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 3, at 3:45</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 3, at 3:45</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 7, at 3:45</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 5, at 3:45</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"><br></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" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are the minutes of our September meeting: </span><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="1dee9e4d-285b-4416-a3ea-b04564fd33cb"></ie-document></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c16878ab-0ce8-4fce-bb25-ee1b7c6083f2" alt="Picture Day" 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/8b922a35-8819-496b-9b14-3848924c689e" alt="Choices at 7" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/167b301b-7a89-4530-9ec7-1afa6cfc421e" alt="Vision" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0a75c611-e9df-48b0-98ea-f85121c21f42" alt="Vaccines" 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><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;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday's hot lunch will have fewer options comes October. We will keep our most popular: Chicken nuggets and Mac & Cheese. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/907434f9-7bf9-4000-b4d5-9fc1fc9ac5e1" alt="Welcome Back To School Twitter" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><br></h2><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"><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"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Daily Schedule </span></h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity/learning block</span></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:50 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:05 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Entry bell</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:05 to 10:45 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First instructional block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:45 to 11:30 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and Nutrition Break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Second instructional block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:10 to 1:55 p.m. </span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and Nutrition Break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:55 to 3:35 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Third instructional block </span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:35 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Allergen Awareness - Nut-Free School</span></h2><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="387" height="553" style="width:387px;height:553px;display:inline-block"></p>
2025-10-25 15:57:38.237 +0000 UTC
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                        Weekly Memo - October 20 - 24
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rideau Public School - Weekly Memo Oct. 20 - 24</span><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;">Good Afternoon Rideau Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is a blustery afternoon where I live. Leaves are flying away on a true fall day.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our students did really well at Regional last week in cross-country running. A huge thank you to our coaches Mme Morawiec and M. Cameron as well as to all the parents who went and cheered for our little Rhinos. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thanks to the hard work of our library fairy, new books are steadily appearing on our shelves. Volunteers needed!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Rideau 100 Library Project is so proud of all our new library books, purchased with money raised through the Scholastic Book Fair and other fundraising initiatives, as well as many donations from school families and staff. The books are very slowly making their way to the shelves of our library and our students are thrilled to see new books every time they visit the library! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are looking for volunteers with availability during or before/after the school day this week </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">to help prepare new books for circulation (the books need cards, card pockets, and category stickers; it's very easy and a volunteer will show you how to do it!). There are lots of new books waiting to hit the shelves. Please email Cat London (</span><a href="mailto:catlondon@gmail.com" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">catlondon@gmail.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">) if you are available and willing to help for even half an hour to help get these wonderful new books into the hands of our eager readers.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/490fc972-d755-4f36-a045-3dd6891f569b" alt="Library" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LOST AND FOUND - as always, our lost and found is well stocked. Please take a moment this week to come and claim what belongs to your children. Everything with a name in it is being returned to its right owner.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b9c663df-d601-405b-b123-184447464f53" alt="Lost and Found October 2025" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There is even a brand new winter jacket in the mixed, unfortunately with no name. You know Mabel's Labels is an easy way to identify your child's clothes. No ironing needed, just peel and stick. The best part is that they work! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/066d775c-b40d-4f7a-b32b-e38207e4999b" alt="Mabels label 1" width="515" height="264" style="width:515px;height:264px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/39f5fdb2-d6a6-49da-8ecb-2e127a8667d6" alt="Mabels Label 2" width="519" height="261" style="width:519px;height:261px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f3a6d930-aa01-466e-9a52-6722e2eea64f" alt="Mabels label 3" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CLOTHES SALE - This is coming up fast on October 25th, see details below! At our last Parent Council meeting, we learned that snack and lunch supplies from our school food program are disappearing faster than ever — times are tough for many families. We agreed that 100% of the profits from our next </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PopCycle sale</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> will go directly to our school’s snack and lunch program. Donate, shop, help sort, or spread the word - every little bit helps! If you can help on the 24th, there is no need to sign up for sorting, just find us in the gym! If you would like to help with porch pick ups or have any questions please email </span><a href="mailto:milne.isla@gmail.com" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">milne.isla@gmail.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Scroll down for more details. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">RIDEAU WEAR - we will soon have the Rideau Wear online store open with new clothing. Stay tuned for more information.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">ACCESSIBILITY - The Limestone District School Board is committed to fostering accessibility and inclusion for all. They are currently developing our next Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and invite feedback from students, staff, families, and community members.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Your input will help ensure goals reflect the diverse needs and lived experiences across all school communities. Please visit </span><a href="https://bit.ly/LDSB2025-2029AccessibilityPlan" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bit.ly/LDSB2025-2029AccessibilityPlan</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to provide input. The survey is open until November 10, 2025</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">ARTICLE - Someone shared with me this interesting and informative article on screen time and test score. It is worth a read. </span><br><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbc.ca%2Fnews%2Fcanada%2Fscreentime-test-scores-9.6935108&data=05%7C02%7Carsenaultv%40limestone.on.ca%7Ce82cb63e110e4ce022f808de0a3ef7bb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638959462733353861%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=oM7QuCgRKWjAMvjVbSCshFjhkslR%2F4TcPGZAjuE2YZo%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/screentime-test-scores-9.6935108</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HALLOWEEN - As I mentioned last week, October is often filled with fall related topics and activities. One of them is Halloween. Please make sure you let your child's teacher know if you would prefer they not participate in Halloween-related crafts or activities. Children will be allowed to wear a school appropriate costume on the 31st or to wear orange and black if they wish. This is completely optional for children. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I wish you an amazing week!  </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Valerie Arsenault, </span><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" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Week at a Glance</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, October 20</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Diwali Krisna Chaturdasi </em></i></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Southern Deepavali </em></i></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior classes on field trip</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday, October 21</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Diwali Amavasya</em></i></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Northern Deepavali</em></i></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, October 22</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cross-country District</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday, October 23</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Assembly</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Clothing drop off</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, October 24</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wear your Rideau Colours (green and yellow)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Clothing Drop off</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Saturday, October 25</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Clothes sale</span></li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking Ahead: </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">October 29 - SCHOOL PHOTOS (this is a change from the original date), Boo Bash</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">October 30 - Boo Bash</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">October 31 - Halloween</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 1 - </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All Saints Day</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 2 - </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All Souls Day</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 4 - Parent Council Meeting 3:45</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 5 - </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Guru Nanak Jayanti</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 11 - Remembrance Day Assembly</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 13 - Progress Reports go home, Bus Safety Presentation</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 14 - PA Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 18 - Dental Screening (JK, SK, Grade 2)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 19 - Dental Screening (JK, SK, Grade 2)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our next meeting is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 4 at 3:45 pm</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Babysitting available.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is our yearend </span><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="3e80530c-0c3c-4d2c-9dc8-bc33d4287058"></ie-document><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> from 2024-2025.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The next meetings this year will be:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 2, at 3:45</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 13, at 3:45</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 3, at 3:45</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 3, at 3:45</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 7, at 3:45</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 5, at 3:45</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"><br></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" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are the minutes of our September meeting: </span><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="1dee9e4d-285b-4416-a3ea-b04564fd33cb"></ie-document></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Basketball</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c8be2141-c9d0-4aa4-905e-e357363c3462" alt="Basketball" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;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;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday's hot lunch will have fewer options comes October. We will keep our most popular: Chicken nuggets and Mac & Cheese. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/907434f9-7bf9-4000-b4d5-9fc1fc9ac5e1" alt="Welcome Back To School Twitter" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;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;">Clothes Sale</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Second hand clothing swap</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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 and share widely!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kids are hungry.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> At our last Parent Council meeting, we learned that snack and lunch supplies from our school food program are disappearing faster than ever — times are tough for many families. We agreed that 100% of the profits from our next </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PopCycle sale</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> (after covering gym rental and custodial costs) will go directly to our school’s snack and lunch program.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">DONATE</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Oct 23 and 24th, 8:30am-4:30pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rideau students can bring small bags to school with them!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Can't make it to drop off? We offer a limited number of porch pick ups, please read instructions carefully and fill out this </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGum7tI_xVqEdw5wtuMvQ0OzFBnlevvqe62-tHR7V4DcQ9lw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107742426349294517620" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">form</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SHOP</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sat Oct 25th , 9am-1pm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pre-loved kids clothing 0-14 & Book</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rideau Public School Gym</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Open to everyone, help us spread the word in the Kingston Community!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FPopCycleYGK%2F&data=05%7C02%7Carsenaultv%40limestone.on.ca%7C0873c9e86d47465a8b6508ddf1a7d2e9%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638932425643701283%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qusabtGMlgWA5l9n4UGUTuw7J9R04m1pHr6LD85ViPI%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook event</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fpopcycle_kingston%2F&data=05%7C02%7Carsenaultv%40limestone.on.ca%7C0873c9e86d47465a8b6508ddf1a7d2e9%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638932425650480946%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kQnaqq3Tvp2f%2BnltL9Yuo3LP7JU8zqRZgcTbC4DkJNw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Instragram Posts</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Volunteers needed</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Oct 24th: Sorting</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We need help! Oct 24th 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! No need to sign up, just show up!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Oct 25th: Take down</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><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"><img src="/images/9a9596d6-7739-4ba2-bc2d-d6c953e33b78" alt="Clothes swap 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/500f32a7-cc4e-475b-97b6-c2f3d91e17e1" alt="Clothes swap 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><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"><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"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Daily Schedule </span></h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity/learning block</span></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:50 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:05 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Entry bell</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9:05 to 10:45 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First instructional block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:45 to 11:30 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and Nutrition Break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Second instructional block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:10 to 1:55 p.m. </span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess and Nutrition Break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:55 to 3:35 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Third instructional block </span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3:35 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dismissal</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Allergen Awareness - Nut-Free School</span></h2><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="387" height="553" style="width:387px;height:553px;display:inline-block"></p>
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<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is hard to believe we are already approaching the end of October.  Excluding today and a handful of other days, we have enjoyed a beautiful and relatively warm fall. Since the start of the school year, it has been wonderful to see the momentum of learning and the wide variety of extracurricular activities taking place across Limestone schools. As we head into November next week, I want to share a few updates with you:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">See Yourself in Limestone – Student Census Survey</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information was shared with families earlier this week regarding the upcoming See Yourself in Limestone Student Census. The census is a voluntary and confidential survey for students in Grades 4 to 12. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please note, there was one error in the message shared with you regarding the dates of the Student Census. The correct dates are November 24 to 28, 2025.</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As a reminder, families who do not want their student(s) to complete the survey must contact their school Principal by Friday, November 14, 2025. Opting out means the student will not receive the survey in their e-mail inbox.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">By better understanding students’ identities and experiences, we can remove barriers and better support students in accessing what they need to succeed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn more about the Student Census and how it supports equity in Limestone: </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student_census" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">limestone.on.ca/student_census</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reminder: Upcoming PA Day – November 14, 2025</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder to families that Friday, November 14 is a Professional Activity (PA) Day for all Limestone students. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There will be no classes for students on this day.</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Achievement Plan – Opportunity to Provide Feedback</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">An update on </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/5bb14b2b-a709-4efa-9daa-9553a7b51f9a/LDSB-Regular-Board-Meeting-Agenda-October-29-2025-revised.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan is included in the most recent Board Meeting package (pages 37 through 39)</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This update is interim because we are still awaiting the release of 2024-2025 EQAO data and other provincial data. The plan outlines how the Board is working to support student success in three key areas:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Achievement in Core Academic Skills (literacy and numeracy)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Preparation for Future Success (graduation rates, career pathways)</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Engagement and Well-Being</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families are encouraged to </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/5bb14b2b-a709-4efa-9daa-9553a7b51f9a/LDSB-Regular-Board-Meeting-Agenda-October-29-2025-revised.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">review the update included in the October Board Meeting package</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and learn more about how Limestone is tracking progress and creating opportunities for all students. Once we have EQAO and other provincial data, another update will be shared.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As of today (October 30, 2025), we have still not received EQAO and other provincial data for the 2024-2025 school year. As a result, based on the </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/mission__vision___values" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board Strategic Plan</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> we have provided an interim report on our continued work to support improved student learning and well-being. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Question for Families:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> What feedback, if any, do you have regarding the Board's goals and high impact strategies focused on improving student learning and well-being? </span><a href="https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9prNw0zfWUOKuly9F1SpkMermbTzVyZ1st8%3D&mod=0&dlang=en" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Share your feedback with Limestone online here.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Free Access to IDELLO for the French as a Second Language Community</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are excited to share that Télévision française de l’Ontario (TFO) is offering free access to IDELLO for families in the French as a Second Language (FSL) community!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.idello.org/formations-et-evenements?utm_source=Idello&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Idello2025" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">IDELLO</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is a rich online platform</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> that offers virtual training, events, and resources designed to support French-language learning for educators, parents, and students. It is a great way to explore engaging content and strengthen language skills at home.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In recognition of Truth and Reconciliation Day, IDELLO also features a special </span><a href="https://www.idello.org/002686794/journee-nationale-de-la-verite-et-de-la-reconciliation-5e-a-12e-annee?utm_source=Idello&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Idello2025" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">resource collection for Grades 5 to 12</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. These materials help students learn about the lived experiences of Indigenous peoples in Canada and encourage thoughtful reflection on building a better future.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To request free access, families can contact TFO directly at </span><a href="mailto:support@idello.org" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">support@idello.org</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Do not miss this opportunity to bring meaningful French-language learning and cultural reflection into your home!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry and Board Resources for Math and Literacy</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many resources available designed to support your student’s learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that can make learning fun and effective for students and families. </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/tutoring" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit Limestone’s Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to learn more. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Inclement Weather Season</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we approach the inclement weather months (roughly early November to early April), our transportation partner, Tri-Board Student Transportation Services (Tri-Board), works closely with their school bus companies to determine if it is safe to offer school transportation on inclement weather days. School buses function differently than other vehicles, and sometimes, although it is safe for the average family vehicle to travel, it is not safe for a school bus to be on the road. Due to the geographic size of our district, weather conditions can vary significantly from one region to another. As a result, there are times when transportation cancellations may only apply to specific areas experiencing adverse conditions, while other regions remain unaffected. Having to cancel school transportation is understandably disruptive to families, but Tri-Board always puts the safety of their 30,000-plus bus riders first and foremost in their decision-making. Learn more about </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/prepare-for-winter-related-bus-delays-and-cancellations--20251020203640" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">how to help make the winter season and bus cancellation days easier for families to manage on our website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for the continued support and partnership as part of the Limestone community, and have a safe, and hopefully not a rainy, Halloween.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director of Education</span></p>
2025-10-30 20:00:23.001 +0000 UTC
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            Upcoming Student Census Survey
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone is committed to supporting every student in achieving success. To do this, we need to better understand how students’ identities, experiences, and academic outcomes are connected. That is why we are launching our second </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">See Yourself in Limestone Student Census Survey</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> this November.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Student Census is a voluntary survey for students in Grades 4 to 12. It gathers information about students’ identities and their experiences at school. This data is then paired with academic information to help us understand what school is like for different groups of students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is important to note that:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The survey is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">optional</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Responses are </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">confidential</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">can choose to answer as much or as little of the survey as they wish</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The goal is to identify ways schools can better support students and ensure everyone has what they need to succeed. The insights we gain will help Limestone break down barriers and improve school experiences for all students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The census will be available from </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 24 to 28, 2025</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, and students will complete it during class time</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. If you prefer that your student not participate, you can opt them out by contacting your school principal.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Students who are opted out will not receive the survey in their e-mail inbox and will be provided with an alternative activity during the survey period.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Opt-out deadline:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Friday, November 14, 2025</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Watch the Student Census video and learn more about the student census online: </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student_census" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">limestone.on.ca/student_census</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have any questions, please contact your school principal, e-mail us at </span><a href="mailto:StudentCensus@limestone.on.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">StudentCensus@limestone.on.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, or call 613-389-2294.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your continued support in helping us create a more inclusive and equitable learning environment.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Alison McDonnell</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Superintendent of Curriculum and Program Services:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Early Years and Equity and Inclusion</span></p>
2025-10-28 20:30:02.593 +0000 UTC
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            Choices at 7 Information Nights for the 2026-2027 School Year
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Calvin Park PS ATLAS, Challenge, LEAP and CORE Programs</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Loughborough PS Challenge Program</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ernestown Intermediate and SS Gr. 7-8 Challenge Program</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please continue to check for the Information Night dates for the Extended French Immersion Programs at Harrowsmith PS, Module de L’Acadie, and Module Vanier. More information about all Choices at 7 Programs is available on the LDSB Website.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a3abb8d6-ace5-4a67-9235-d78c641f3e0e" alt="Choices at 7 Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
2025-10-21 17:39:20.25 +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.
 
						 
						