Rideau Public School

<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 25-29</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/f3bb6f92-f531-412b-aec7-6a5678250366?fingerprint=ppb20251217015231" 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;">With many field trips coming up, I would like to remind parents that we cannot take/post pictures of other people's children without explicit permission. I know that with Meta Glasses, it becomes really easy to capture memories, but we have to be mindful that not all parents want their child's picture on social media. You can still take pictures of your own child, you just need to be mindful of others around them. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have a wonderfully organized soccer game happening during the Grade 1-3 recess. We have Grade 6 students refereeing, an adult supervisor overseeing, and many other students who like to watch and cheer from the sidelines. All students in Grade 1-3 who expressed interest get their turn to play. This has helped greatly with the conflicts and aggressions we had been seeing at recess while students were playing soccer, so we will continue with this until the end of the school year. This is the only soccer we are allowing on the field due to those previous conflicts and injuries. We now have lots of new lines on the pavement where students can play hopscotch, four square, do an activity circuit on the track, and use the wall ball targets.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parking at drop off and pick up continues to be an issue where adults are not being safe. We need to put our comfort and convenience aside to keep our students safe. This means obeying the parking signs posted all around the school, slowing down, and being courteous to one another. By-laws have been advised that it is time for another round of supervision and tickets will be issued. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Parent Involvement Committee at the Board level will be hosting an event on social media and youth on June 5th. See the poster below. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Health Unit has recommendations for the coming month. Please see poster below. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Parent Council Environment Committee will host a small seedling sale (by donation) at the school gathering event on June 10. If any families have </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">e</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">x</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">tra seedlings they would like to donate</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to this sale, please contact </span><a href="mailto:leilan.baxter@gmail.com" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">leilan.baxter@gmail.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This reminds me to mention that June 10th will be a fun event for all families to come and celebrate the end of the year with your children. There will be plenty of fun to go around. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank to parents of a grade 6 student who have sent me baby pictures already. Keep them coming! We need them for the end of the year slideshow.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The information for the Pride Parades this year is in the poster below.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br><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 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 28 - Talent Show</span></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"><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;">June 2-5 EQAO</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 3 - Volunteer Recognition Breakfast</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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 9 - Track and Field District</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10 - Marathon Club Celebration, Family BBQ</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 12 - Rideau Pride Celebration</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 16 - Celebration of Dance</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 22 - Grade 6 Celebration</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24 - Year End Assembly</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25 - </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ashura</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, Last Day of 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" 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 June 2 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217013609" 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><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="7ab63676-e915-44bb-bb7f-bfea91069131"></ie-document><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="d46a851a-b9cb-4d1a-9b7c-c147f5f60b31"></ie-document></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 &amp; Events</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></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?fingerprint=ppb20260503164611" 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><img src="/images/f6cc5734-a73e-44d0-a8c2-001029b02c04?fingerprint=ppb20260419163600" 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?&nbsp;Would they like to make, market and sell their own creations?&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</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&nbsp;</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;">&nbsp;on&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;and we want YOU to join our table of student artisans!! Help support our school, learn finance &amp; 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.&nbsp;</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Interested in participating? Please fill out this form to sign up:&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FrJtCXM3UVsydSDSE9&amp;data=05%7C02%7Carsenaultv%40limestone.on.ca%7C62542a81a9c34a32eacf08de9e20df75%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639122061252557593%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=WLiMiwk0k31ByQOWim2x6jVcbQBt4CPEra6cXp4yPvo%3D&amp;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"><img src="/images/2cc53bb8-c9ae-4c9f-95b3-34629dbe4eed?fingerprint=ppb20260426155632" alt="Girls inc camp" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/aec73d22-2840-4cd1-82b5-bb079d07487f?fingerprint=ppb20260510163219" alt="Pride parade" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0380faf8-1fe5-4b91-b98a-70f30fd0b871?fingerprint=ppb20260524152626" alt="2026 05 20 extreme heat newsletter elementary (002)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c958c0a4-4f32-401c-8296-b7786c96363a?fingerprint=ppb20260524152701" alt="Public Health June" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ab16c8c5-0316-488c-9637-460bebed3606?fingerprint=ppb20260524152740" alt="PIC 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></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?fingerprint=ppb20251217015024" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014713" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217013816" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014043" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="258" height="369" style="width:258px;height:369px;display:inline-block"></p>

<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 18-22</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/f3bb6f92-f531-412b-aec7-6a5678250366?fingerprint=ppb20251217015231" 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 you are making the most of this long weekend. The end of the year is coming fast and there are many exciting things in the horizon.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Staffing news: Mme Kennedy is moving to another school next fall; she will be at Amherstview PS. Coming back to us in the role of Vice-Principal and SST is M. Derbyshire. We would like to wish Mme Kennedy the best; knowing she will be greatly missed and we welcome M. Derbyshire with open arms.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Also leaving us as they embark on the amazing journey called retirement are Mme Sveinson, Mme Gazdik and Mme Kim. Mme Norris is taking a year off for traveling.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here is the school organization for next year as approved by the board:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FKA - Mme Graham</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FKB - M. Himada and M. Vankoughnett</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FKC - Mme Sarah</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FKD - Mme Kozo and Mme Melanie</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FKE - Mme Dusharm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FKF - Mme Jacques and Mme Hunter</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">F1A - Mme LeBlanc</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">F1B - Mme Bettas</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">F1C - Mme Matthews</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">F1/2 - Mme Parson/Mme Lecompte</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">F2A - Mme Walker</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">F2B - Mme Eastabrook</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">F2/3 - Mme Rea</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">F3A - Mme Morawiec</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">F3/4 - Mme Carlone</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">F4A - Mme McIntosh</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">F4B - Mme Dupont-Salter</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">F5/6A - M. Cameron</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">F5/6B - Mme Bruce</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">F5/6C - Mme Trevors</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">M. Davison, Ms. Simmons, Mr. Baker and Mme Thompson are also coming back in their respective roles.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we know, things can change depending on students moving in and students moving out as well as teacher transfers which happen in June. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank to parents of a grade 6 student who have sent me baby pictures already. Keep them coming! We need them for the end of the year slideshow.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Don't forget to order a milkshake (if you wish) to support our grade 6 celebration day. You can order in School Day.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Permission forms for Splash Pad in June will also be coming out in School Day.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The information for the Pride Parades this year is in the poster below.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br><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 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"><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 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 28 - Talent Show</span></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 2-5 EQAO</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 3 - Volunteer Recognition Breakfast</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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 9 - Track and Field District</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10 - Marathon Club Celebration, Family BBQ</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 12 - Rideau Pride Celebration</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 16 - Celebration of Dance</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 22 - Grade 6 Celebration</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24 - Year End Assembly</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25 - </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ashura</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, Last Day of 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;">!&nbsp; 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 June 2 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217013609" 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><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="7ab63676-e915-44bb-bb7f-bfea91069131"></ie-document><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="d46a851a-b9cb-4d1a-9b7c-c147f5f60b31"></ie-document></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 &amp; Events</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/831ed93b-042f-4484-adb9-5ed1a6785c48?fingerprint=ppb20260503164531" 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?fingerprint=ppb20260503164611" 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?fingerprint=ppb20260419163600" 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?&nbsp;Would they like to make, market and sell their own creations?&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</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&nbsp;</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;">&nbsp;on&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;and we want YOU to join our table of student artisans!! Help support our school, learn finance &amp; 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.&nbsp;</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Interested in participating? Please fill out this form to sign up:&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FrJtCXM3UVsydSDSE9&amp;data=05%7C02%7Carsenaultv%40limestone.on.ca%7C62542a81a9c34a32eacf08de9e20df75%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639122061252557593%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=WLiMiwk0k31ByQOWim2x6jVcbQBt4CPEra6cXp4yPvo%3D&amp;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?fingerprint=ppb20260410161600" 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/2cc53bb8-c9ae-4c9f-95b3-34629dbe4eed?fingerprint=ppb20260426155632" alt="Girls inc camp" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/aec73d22-2840-4cd1-82b5-bb079d07487f?fingerprint=ppb20260510163219" alt="Pride parade" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><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?fingerprint=ppb20251217015024" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014713" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217013816" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014043" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="258" height="369" style="width:258px;height:369px;display:inline-block"></p>

<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 11-15</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/f3bb6f92-f531-412b-aec7-6a5678250366?fingerprint=ppb20251217015231" 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;">For parents of a grade 6 student, we will need a baby picture or two of your child for the celebration slide show. Please send me your child's picture as soon as possible as the end of June will be here before we know it.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Soccer will start promptly for older students, M. Cameron has sent information with students at the end of last week.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please remember that the school parking lot is reserved for staff members. If you are accompanying your child to a field trip or dropping them off at FCCC in the morning, please park on the street. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are a few days left to order your Rideau Wear (extended to May 13th). You can order on this site: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Frhinoswear.ca%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Carsenaultv%40limestone.on.ca%7C4b28a33db65b43c605fa08dea606f63b%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639130746022152964%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=siBig%2BpIcYTeveNve8IwPSz1C%2F9kfbX5uS5KWxJzKf8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">rhinoswear.ca</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6db34fd0-eecf-4dbd-939a-3e93e435f8f1?fingerprint=ppb20260510162024" alt="rhinoswear banner (002)" 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;">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;">The Limestone District School Board has launched its family survey. Please see information below. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There is still time to purchase your yearbook, follow these instructions:</span></p><ol class="editor-list-ol"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Go to&nbsp;</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 &amp; pay.</span></li></ol><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you would like to join one of the Pride Parades this year, consult the information in the poster below.</span></p><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 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"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24 - Year end assembly</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25 - Last day of school</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 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 for students grade 3 to 6</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 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 28 - Talent Show</span></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 3 - Volunteer Recognition Breakfast</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"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 9 - Track and Field District</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10 - Marathon Club Celebration, Family BBQ</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 12 - Rideau Pride Celebration</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for everyone who helped out this weekend with the Popcycle. This is a great event for our community that helps keep tons of clothes from ending up in landfills.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Enjoy the 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;">!&nbsp; 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 June 2 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217013609" 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><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="7ab63676-e915-44bb-bb7f-bfea91069131"></ie-document><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="d46a851a-b9cb-4d1a-9b7c-c147f5f60b31"></ie-document></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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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?fingerprint=ppb20260503162153" 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"><br><br><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&amp;data=05%7C02%7Carsenaultv%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708247514939%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=zMBHE7lwVX4Fdy9nDZ09IVFdT0N4MpWQdpuRluQl4EM%3D&amp;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;">&nbsp;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&amp;data=05%7C02%7Carsenaultv%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708247590003%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=2o2tScULkcCut8T9uFGAIF66fYkhpZdjLucj9uVLmPk%3D&amp;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&amp;data=05%7C02%7Carsenaultv%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708247654973%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=MbgbjJlGyjaUebMuuWrfH4grBPIBk5PA3x8dD8ueIzY%3D&amp;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?fingerprint=ppb20260503164531" 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?fingerprint=ppb20260503164611" 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?fingerprint=ppb20260419163600" 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?&nbsp;Would they like to make, market and sell their own creations?&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</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&nbsp;</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;">&nbsp;on&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;and we want YOU to join our table of student artisans!! Help support our school, learn finance &amp; 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.&nbsp;</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Interested in participating? Please fill out this form to sign up:&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FrJtCXM3UVsydSDSE9&amp;data=05%7C02%7Carsenaultv%40limestone.on.ca%7C62542a81a9c34a32eacf08de9e20df75%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639122061252557593%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=WLiMiwk0k31ByQOWim2x6jVcbQBt4CPEra6cXp4yPvo%3D&amp;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?fingerprint=ppb20260410161600" 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/2cc53bb8-c9ae-4c9f-95b3-34629dbe4eed?fingerprint=ppb20260426155632" alt="Girls inc camp" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/aec73d22-2840-4cd1-82b5-bb079d07487f?fingerprint=ppb20260510163219" alt="Pride parade" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><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?fingerprint=ppb20251217015024" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014713" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217013816" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014043" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" 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?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="258" height="369" style="width:258px;height:369px;display:inline-block"></p>