Rideau Public School Weekly Memo November 9-13
Bonjour Rideau Families,
This week is Remembrance Day. We will hold a ceremony at 10:45 on Wednesday morning. You are welcome to attend, but be mindful that with more than 480 students filling the gym, seating will be limited. It will most likely be standing room only.
Picture Retakes - Monday November 9 (That is tomorrow). It will also be class pictures.
Rideau Wear - The link as always is www.rhinoswear.ca You have until November 18 to order and the expected delivery is December 16.
Kinder Mixer - You have a child in kindergarten? Come and meet other families on November 17. It will be a great opportunity to mingle. It is from 4-5:30pm, and Parent Council would like to invite you to join us.
Bookfair - Mark your calendar, the bookfair will take place during the week of December 7. It will be in the library that week. I will need volunteers to help me run this event. Here is the sign up sheet .
BGC is offering camps for the upcoming PA Day. Here is the link to the registration page.
Gift cards - Thinking of buying gift cards for Christmas? Check out the information in the poster below on FlipGive and Fundscrip. A great way to support the school while buying things you would have already.
This week
- November 8 - Diwali, Bandi Chhor Diwas
- November 9 - Picture retakes
- November 10 - Lock Down Drill
- November 11 - Remembrance Day
- November 13 - Progress Reports go home, Spirit Day - Canadian Tuxedo
Coming up
- November 17 - School Council Kindergarten Social for families of children in kindergarten
- November 19 - Spirit Day - Pajama Day
- November 20 - PA Day
- November 24 - Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
- December 1 - Parent Council Meeting 3:45
- December 4 - Hanukah begins
- December 7 - Field trip to the Grand Theatre for several classes
- December 8 - Bookfair begins
These are all the news for this week. There is still time to order hot lunches.
Have a great week!
Valerie Arsenault
Principal
Parent Council Corner
If you would like to stay informed on various school activities and Parent Council Events, join this Facebook Group
Our next meeting is December 1 at 3:45. Babysitting is available.
Future meetings
- January 12 2027
- February 2, 2027
- March 2, 2027
- April 6, 2027
- May 4, 2027
- June 1, 2027
Here are the minutes for
Parent Council Minutes October 6, 2026
To reach out to parent council, email Rebecca at welfarerebecca@yahoo.ca.
Information & Events
Kingston Frontenac Public Library
The Kingston Frontenac Public Library is pleased to offer Bilingual Read & Play, a free six-week program for emergent French readers in Grades 1-3.
The program will run on Tuesday evenings from November 10 to December 15 at KFPL's Isabel Turner Branch.
Designed for children who would benefit from extra practice and encouragement, Bilingual Read & Play helps participants strengthen their French reading skills in a supportive and engaging environment.
Children will learn alongside friendly teen volunteers who are fluent French readers and speakers. Together, they will enjoy stories, games, conversation, and other interactive activities that make learning French fun. Through guided reading, language-rich play, and positive interactions with peers and mentors, participants will build their reading, listening, and speaking skills while gaining confidence in using French.
This program is ideal for children who are still developing their French language abilities. It is not intended for children who are already fluent French readers and speakers.
Registration is free and available through KFPL's website. Parents and caregivers can register their child online.
Maltby
Parking at School
Hot Lunch Orders
2026-2027 LDSB School Year Calendar
Nut-Free School
Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class.
