What's Happening at Rideau Public School
Bienvenue aux Familles de Rideau!
We are so happy to start school on Wednesday!
Class assignments went home on Friday and I know there were some happy children and some who were less happy. Creating class lists is a complex process and a lot of time went into it. Before requesting a change, take a moment to experience it. Just because we did not come up with what you were expecting or wanted does not mean it is a bad thing.
Communication with teachers - it will be important to set up regular communication with teachers. Some use agendas, but more and more use the Microsoft Teams application because of it's safety features. If you are picking up your child early or if you have a change to the end of day routine, it is important for teachers to know. They, in turn, will tell the office. Please remember that a last minute end of day change is challenging when we want to ensure 470 students make it home safe. Plan ahead and keep us in the loop.
If you are picking up your children at the end of the day, please wait outside of the yard until 3:30. Classes do not officially end until 3:35 which means that even if students are on yards, they are most likely in a gym class with their teachers. We do not want anyone inadvertently getting hit with a ball.
There are many children with very serious food allergies in the school. Your child's teacher will inform you of what they are. Items containing nuts or peanuts should never be sent to school.
First day - On Wednesday, we will welcome students on yards at 8:50. They will have plenty of time to catch up with their friends and play. There will be signs around the yards indicating where your child should line up at the bell. Teachers, wearing their Rideau colours, will be out there to welcome them. Because of the work that continues on the MacDonnell side of the yards, all classes grade 1 - 6 will enter the school through the north door.
Parent Council is an active partner in education for our students. Please read their information below.
Valerie Arsenault, Principal
Hot Lunch Orders
Hot lunch days are back! We are happy to be able to provide the opportunity to order a hot lunch again this year through LunchBox. This will start the week of September 15 and you will have until noon on the 14th to place your order. We will continue with the Little Caesars' pizza on Tuesday, Paradiso on Wednesday, Pita Pit on Thursday and Edo Japan on Friday.
The LunchBox website is very user friendly and it should only take a couple of minutes to set up an account online. If you already have an account, please re-assign your child to the appropriate teacher for this school year. Hot lunch orders will continue to support student activities with a small portion of each sale coming back to our school. The funds raised help subsidize field trips, buy consumables for the class, repair or enhance technology and pay for special events at the school.
Music Lessons
Deborah Schuurmans is offering piano lessons at Rideau again this year.
Email to debschuurmans@gmail.com .
Or text Deb at 613 532 8983.
Lessons will start September 16th.
Chris Giguère is offering guitar lessons at Rideau again this year.
Email (preferred): cwgigs@gmail.com
Telephone: 613 329-4931
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Peak at the Week
Monday, September 1
- Labor Day - Schools are closed
Tuesday, September 2
- P.A. Day - No classes for students
Wednesday, September 3
- First day of school
Thursday, September 4
- Parent Council Meet & Greet at 3:45 at the outdoor classroom (weather permitting)
Friday, September 5
- Theme Day: Dress in your school colours to show your school spirit!
Looking Ahead:
September 9 - School Assembly
September 9 - Parent Council Meet and Greet at 6:30 pm in the school
September 12 - Grade 3 classes to the Kingston Fair
September 17 - AGM Parent Council - elections and first meeting
September 25 - Terry Fox Run
September 25 - School Open House
Parent Council Corner
We are hosting our first Meet & Greet this Thursday, right after school at the outdoor classroom at the back of the field. This is a great opportunity for you to coma and meet us, ask questions and discover what Parent Council is all about.
We hope to see many of you there!
As a council, we have two passive fundraisers that go on all through the year:
Easily support Rideau Public School while going about your regular business. By purchasing gas and grocery money from one of the following, you will be donating to the school with little to no cost to yourself.
Flipgive is an online tool that allows you to do your regular shopping while donating funds to the school at no cost to you. Simply download the app by following the link below. You can purchase digital gift cards for stores you regularly shop at. The gift card stays in your digital wallet until you are ready to spend.
Rideau Public FlipGive Our team code is: TZPWMY
Purchase gift cards for stores you are already regularly shopping at. The gift cards are sent to your home for a small mailing fee. Anywhere from 1-10% of your purchase is donated back to the school. Follow this link: Rideau Public Fundscrip Our team code is: 5KHPWW
2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar
A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online.
Daily Schedule
Time | Activity/learning block |
|---|---|
8:50 a.m. | Supervision begins |
9:05 a.m. | Entry bell |
9:05 to 10:45 a.m. | First instructional block |
10:45 to 11:30 a.m. | Recess and Nutrition Break |
11:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. | Second instructional block |
1:10 to 1:55 p.m. | Recess and Nutrition Break |
1:55 to 3:35 p.m. | Third instructional block |
3:35 p.m. | Dismissal |
Allergen Awareness - Nut-Free School
Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class.
