Rideau Public School - Weekly Memo Sept. 8-12
Back into routines!
Our first week is behind us. Students were thrilled to see their friends. We started the year on the right foot as everyone settled back into routine easily.
You will be happy to know that our school does not have to reorganize this year, we are remaining at 20 classrooms with 470 students.
Construction continues on the MacDonnell street side of the yard. It is progressing fast. We hope to have access to the yard by the end of the month, which will help reduce the congestion at drop off and pick up time.
Speaking of congestion, please continue to be extra careful when driving around the school at drop off and dismissal time. There is a lot of traffic. Obey the signs and don't park on the east side of Toronto street.
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.
Last Thursday was our first Meet and Greet for parents and Parent Council. The rain put a damper on our gathering. Please join us on Tuesday at 6:30 in the staffroom (the "Girls" entrance on Toronto street will be unlocked) and we offer babysitting. This year's Parent Council AGM will be on September 17 at 6:30 in the staff room. If you would like to nominate yourself, complete this form. You have to complete the form every year, even if you were on council last year. If you prefer a paper form, we have them at the office.
If you have any questions or wonderings about your child at school, reach out to your child's teacher. Our staff is most approachable and will happily answer your questions.
Have a great week!
Valerie Arsenault, Principal
Week at a Glance
Monday, September 8
- Nothing to mention
Tuesday, September 9
- Assembly for students
- Parents Meet & Greet at 6:30 in the staff room
Wednesday, September 10
- Nothing to mention
Thursday, September 11
- Umm al-Qura
Friday, September 12
- Grade 3 and 4 to the Kingston Fair (look for the form in School Day tomorrow)
Looking Ahead:
September 15 - ImmersArt presentation for students
September 17 - Parent Council AGM, elections and first meeting at 6:30
September 22 - Fall Equinox
September 23 - Rosh Hashanah
September 25 - School Open House after school (Terry Fox Run postponed to October)
September 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Parent Council Corner
We are hosting our second Meet & Greet this Tuesday, at 6:30 in the staff room. Babysitting available. This is a great opportunity for you to come 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
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
Infos cours de guitare 2025 2026 (en)
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.
