Reminder | Bikes, Scooters, Skateboards need to be Locked 

The spring weather has finally arrived and more students are riding bikes, scooters & skateboarding to school.  At the back of the school there is ample space for bikes and 2 scooter/skateboard racks for storage.  When stored during the school day at the racks, bikes, scooters and skateboards should be locked with a quality lock and/or chain.    

Taking a peek during lunch supervision over the last few days, many of the bikes, scooters and skateboards did not have locks.  While we encourage ‘wheeling’ to school, we recommend securing the ‘wheels’ with a lock.   

With safety being utmost in our minds, Government of Alberta reminds us that cyclists under the age of 18 MUST wear an approved bicycle helmet.  

Extension | Fall 2024 Québec Trip, Fees Payment Extension 

The deadline for the fee payment for the Fall 2024 Québec Trip has been extended to May 10. This is also the same deadline to make arrangements for payment by installment. To establish a fee installment plan, parents should contact Mme Ford.  

Parent Volunteer Opportunities | April, May, June 

Grade 3 / 4 – MNP Week, May 6 – 9 – contact Mr Brush if you are able to volunteer on one or more days of the MNP activity week.  

May 13, Assist Students for Grade 9 PAT – ELA, Part A, 9:00 – 11:45 am – 2 parent volunteers are needed to provide writing accommodations for the Grade 9 PAT. It will entail scribing or typing for a student. It could be a bit less time if the student finishes prior to 11:45. Please contact Ms Cochrane if you are available for the morning.  

Fun Run & Sports Day – elementary, May 31 am – several volunteers are needed for this event.  Contact Mr Brush if you can volunteer.  

Grade 1 / 2 – Calgary Zoo, June 25 – contact Ms Dockrill if you are available to volunteer.  More specific information will be shared with parent closer to the date  

Fun Lunch – only 1 Fun Lunch date requires volunteers. Volunteering starts at 11:05 am for approximately 45 minutes: 

• May 16 – 3 volunteers needed  

Sign up!  Thank you for your support.  

Upcoming | School Council & RPPA Annual General Meeting, May 15, 7:00pm  

The Annual General Meeting of the Rideau Park School Council & RPPA is scheduled for May 15 at 7:00 pm. This is an in-person meeting at the school's Learning Commons.  

The Chair of the School Council and RPPA has written this letter of invitation and to recruit for positions on the 2024-25 council. This letter is posted on our website in the School Council and Parent Society sections.  

Click to read letter 

Fundraiser | Spring Plants and Planters 

Two weeks remaining for the Spring Plants and Planters fundraiser. The following items can be ordered: 

• Premium Hanging Basket 
• Strawberry Hanging Basket 
• Outdoor Patio Planter 
• Rose Patio Planter  
• 10-pack Geraniums (red, white, pink) 
• 10-pack Petunias (white, purple, pink) 
• 10-pack Marigolds 
• 10-pack Assorted Herbs 
• 10-pack Assorted Veggies 
• Organic Garden Soil 
• Organic Fertilizer (shaker)  

The last day to place an online order is May 8. 

Pick-up date: Thursday, May 23, 1:00 - 4:30 pm  

Place an order! 100% of the profits from this fundraiser will be used to fund student programs at Rideau Park School.   

Thank you for your continued support of our school.  

Community Event | Parkhill/Stanley Park Community Clean-up 

Volunteers Needed for this community event on Saturday, April 27, from 10 am to 2 pm.  More information can be found at https://parkhillstanleypark.ca/cc24/ including information on recycling, donation, and garbage collection, plus a link for various volunteer roles.    

Please note that this is not a CBE organized or supervised activity.    

Important Safety Reminder | Student Pick-up and Drop-off 

We ask your cooperation to keep student safety and with respecting our neighbours by following procedures with picking up and dropping off students for school.    

Parents are asked to make a loop when driving students to school at Rideau.  Please drop off on 30 Ave SW heading eastbound.  Do not park in the bus zone or block the alley nor drive into the cul de sac as this is a heavy pedestrian zone.  Never be in a hurry when near Rideau Park School.  It is not worth the consequence.   

There is no car-accessible front door drop-off, nor parking available directly at our school entrance, nor from the t-intersection at the front of the school.  

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