Rideau Public School
Weekly Memo April 7-10
Bonjour Rideau Families,
It seems like we have had all four seasons over the past week. I don't know about you; but I am ready for some consistent sunshine!
With spring, activities are ramping up at the school. Aside form the numerous field trips, there are clubs going on as well as special workshops opportunities, basketball, running and soon track and field. We sure know how to keep our little rhinos busy!
Friday is a PA Day. Look at the poster below for a great opportunity.
I know grade 6 parents are probably wondering when the Celebration will be this year. We are currently finalizing the details before confirming the date. We should be able to share it shortly.
Every year, students in grade 3 and grade 6 write the EQAO assessment. If you want to know more about EQAO and what students in grade 3 and 6 experience, take a moment to watch those two videos. Introduction to EQAO and What to expect. The administration window for this year is between May 5th to June 9th. Parents of students in grades 3 and 6 will receive an explanatory letter later in April.
As always, I will share my plea for our Lost & Found that is yet again overflowing. Please stop by to claim what is yours.
Take a moment to look at the information and posters below my message for great things happening in our community.
Save the Dates:
May 9 - PopCycle Sale
May 12 - Kindergarten Social (A Parent Council Event)
May 21 - Kindergarten Open House
June 10 - Yead-end Family BBQ
This week:
April 13 - Kindergarten & Grades 1-3 to Grand Theatre, PAC meeting 3:45
April 14 - Fluoride varnish for JK/SK/Gr.1 who missed it; Vaisakhi
April 15 - Rea Swim to Survive, Road Race practice
April 17 - PA Day
Upcoming:
April 20 - Road Race practice
April 21 - Ridvan
April 22 - Rea Swim to Survive; Pitch-in Kingston, Road Race practice
April 27 - Road Race practice
April 28 - Bayridge Road Race
April 29 - Rea Swim to Survive
May 1 - Class Photos Retakes for a few classes, Wesak
May 5 - PAC meeting
May 6 - LCVI Road Race
May 9 - PopCycle
I wish everyone a wonderful week!
Valerie Arsenault
Principal
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration Open! If you have a child ready to start kindergarten next year, find more information about registration HERE. Our Open House will be May 21 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Registered families will receive an invitation by mail.
Parent Council Corner
It is never too late to begin attending meetings!
Our next meeting is Monday April 13 at 3:45 pm (our April 7th meeting has been postponed) Babysitting is available.
This is our year-end School Council Official Report 24 25 from 2024-2025.
Here are the minutes for Parent Council Meeting February, 2026.
The next meetings this year will be:
May 5, at 3:45
June 2, at 3:45
To reach out to parent council, email Rebecca at welfarerebecca@yahoo.ca.
Information & Events
PopCycle Used Clothing Sale
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!
DONATE
May 7/8 , 8:00am-5:30pm
Clean clothing (sz 0-14), Books, and Tiny toys (smaller than your fist)
Drop off donations @ Rideau Public School (look for signs near Toronto St entrance)
Rideau students can bring small bags to school with them!
Can't make it to drop off? Schedule a porch pick up for your donations here
SHOP
Sat May 9 , 9am-1pm
All sales are pay what you can. All $$ goes to the school
Pre-loved kids clothing 0-14 & Books
Rideau Public School Gym
Open to everyone, help us spread the word in the Kingston Community (through your socials, word of mouth, parent group chats, day cares, hockey teams, dance groups etc, etc!)
Have neighbours, friends or co-workers with items kicking around (don’t we all?)? Consider organizing a mini clothing drive to bundle items for efficient pick ups!
Sample text:
“I’m collecting items for PopCycle, a local initiative that finds great homes for pre-loved things. If you have clean, gently loved kids’ clothing (sz 0-14) or books to pass along, send them my way before May 8 and I’ll add them to my bundle.”
Volunteers needed
May 8: Sorting
We need help! May 8 anytime between 2:30-until it's done (~8pm)! Come for 15 min or come for 5 hours. Pop in for a few minutes before or after pick up, with or without kiddos! Every little bit helps!
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.
May 9: Take down
Swing by the school at 2pm to pick up a few boxes of leftover items to donation locations
Our Parent Council is recruiting volunteers for Bingo!
- Rideau Public School is now a registered charity for bingo fundraising at Community Spirit Gaming Centre at 900 Montreal Street.
- Volunteer shifts are two hours long and are various times including during the day, evening, and weekends.
- Duties are very light: mostly greeting people, walking around the bingo hall, and getting a runner's attention if someone gets a bingo.
- Shifts are very lucrative: each two-hour shift earns about $600 for our library renovations, kindergarten yard shade, and many other initiatives for students.
- There are currently only two shifts a month so the time commitment is low. However, volunteers must be reliable and punctual.
If you are up for joining their crew of bingo volunteers, please fill out this form and someone will be in touch with you!
Parking at School
Hot Lunch Orders
2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar
A PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online.
Nut-Free School
Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class.
