Rideau Public School
Weekly Memo May 11-15
Bonjour Rideau Families,
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.
Soccer will start promptly for older students, M. Cameron has sent information with students at the end of last week.
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.
There are a few days left to order your Rideau Wear (extended to May 13th). You can order on this site: rhinoswear.ca
The Kinder Parent Committee is hosting a get together on May 12, see the information below.
The Limestone District School Board has launched its family survey. Please see information below.
There is still time to purchase your yearbook, follow these instructions:
- Go to Edge Imaging | Order Online
- Under Yearbooks, type your school’s name and click submit.
- Pick your package and fill out your information and payment details.
- Click submit & pay.
If you would like to join one of the Pride Parades this year, consult the information in the poster below.
Save the Dates:
May 12 - Kindergarten Social (A Parent Council Event)
May 21 - Kindergarten Open House
May 29 - PA Day
June 10 - Yead-end Family BBQ
June 22 - Grade 6 Celebration 4:30
June 24 - Year end assembly
June 25 - Last day of school
This week:
May 13 and 14 - Grade 2 classes to Gymnastics
May 15 - School Track and Field at Invista for students grade 3 to 6
Upcoming:
May 18 - Victoria Day (no school)
May 21 - Kindergarten Open House
May 21 and 22 - Indigenous Workshop for grade 3 classes
May 22 - Shavuot
May 27 - Eid-al-Adha
May 28 - Talent Show
May 29 - PA Day (no school)
June 2 - PAC meeting
June 3 - Volunteer Recognition Breakfast
June 4 - Track and Field Regionals
June 9 - Track and Field District
June 10 - Marathon Club Celebration, Family BBQ
June 12 - Rideau Pride Celebration
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.
Enjoy the 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 Tuesday June 2 at 3:45 pm
This is our year-end School Council Official Report 24 25 from 2024-2025.
Here are the minutes for Parent Council Minutes March 3, 2026 Parent Council Minutes April 13, 2026
To reach out to parent council, email Rebecca at welfarerebecca@yahoo.ca.
Information & Events
Kindergarten Social
Come join the fun at our Kindergarten Social on May 12 from 4:00–5:30 PM in the school gymnasium!
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.
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!
We can’t wait to welcome you for an afternoon of fun, connection, and community!
In attendance:
-Maltby Centre
-Kingston Public Library
-BGC Stem & Robotics
-EARLYOn
-Food Sharing Project
-Public Health
-Community Living Kingston
The Limestone District School Board’s Family Engagement and Climate Survey is now live and we invite families to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.
Your feedback helps Limestone understand what is working well and where we can improve, and supports welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.
The survey is open from April 30 to May 11 and is available online. Paper copies are also available at your school’s administrative office.
Access the Family Engagement and Climate Survey online.
Participation is voluntary and anonymous. You may skip any questions you choose, and no identifying information is collected.
Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen Limestone schools and school communities.
SPRING BLING Student Craft Sale - Call for Submissions
Does your Rideau student like making bracelets, keychains, bookmarks and other little crafts? Would they like to make, market and sell their own creations?
Well get your mini makers’ minds in gear and get creative!! Rideau Public is looking to host the SPRING BLING Student Spring Craft Sale on June 10th and we want YOU to join our table of student artisans!! Help support our school, learn finance & business skills and have the opportunity to make your own $$ too!
Submissions are open to all Rideau Public students, from JK- Grade 6.
Interested in participating? Please fill out this form to sign up: https://forms.gle/rJtCXM3UVsydSDSE9
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.
