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Rideau Public School - Weekly Memo December 15-19 Bonjour Rideau Families, Last week the Scholastic Book Fair was a huge success! We raised lots of money through sales of books, posters, journals, and other items. These funds will go directly toward new books for classrooms.

Rideau Public School - Weekly Memo December 8-12 Bonjour Rideau Families, The Jingle Bell Walk/Run/Roll was a success last week and we appreciate all the non-perishable food items being donated to the Food Bank thanks to your generosity!

The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) has achieved its strongest Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) performance in four years, with gains in every testing category for the 2024-2025 school year.

The following message by the Honourable Paul Calandra, Ontario Minister of Education, is for parents and guardians regarding EQAO results and the appointment of a Student Achievement Advisory Body. Please select the following link to read (PDF): Letter to Parents and Guardians

Boardroom Briefs is intended to provide highlights of presentations, reports and decisions made at the regular meeting of the Limestone District School Board of Trustees. The following are highlights of the November 19, 2025 Annual Board Meeting, and November 24, 2025 Nominations Committee Meeting.

Rideau Public School - Weekly Memo December 1-5 Bonjour Rideau Families, As the days are getting colder, students need to be well dressed for recess. Make sure their name is in the mitts, hats and scarves as the minute something falls to the ground no one remembers who it belongs to.

Join us for a special Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) gathering with Krishna Burra, LDSB Director of Education. When: Thursday, December 4, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Rideau Public School - Weekly Memo November 24-28 Bonjour Rideau Families, As the days are getting colder, students need to be well dressed for recess. Make sure their name is in the mitts, hats and scarves as the minute something falls to the ground no one remembers who it belongs to.

Chair Karen McGregor (left) and Vice-Chair Tiffany Lloyd Limestone District School Board (LDSB) Chair Karen McGregor was re-elected to the role, and Trustee Tiffany Lloyd was elected to Vice-Chair at the Annual Meeting of the Board November 19, 2025.

The Limestone District School Board's Choices at 7 programs offer opportunities for students entering Grade 7 to participate in a variety of unique learning environments.

Rideau Public School - Weekly Memo November 17-21 Bon après-midi Rideau Families, It was nice to see so many families at our Remembrance Day Assembly. Although it was standing room only, everyone was able to take a moment to show respect to those who stood for us and our freedom in past wars.

Dear Families, As a follow-up to our previous messages about the upcoming Student Census survey, the deadline for families to opt out has been extended to the end of day on Monday, November 17. If you wish to opt your student(s) out, please contact your school principal.