Grades K, 6 & 9 Celebration Photos, Today

The Lifetouch photographers will be returning to Rideau Park on Thursday, Feb 6 to take the Celebration Photos for students in Kindergarten, Grade 6 & Grade 9.  These photos are to celebrate our Kinders who will be moving up to the mandatory schooling of Grade 1; our Grade 6 students who will be finishing elementary school; and our Grade 9 students who will be finishing junior high and moving on to high school.  Every Grade K, 6 & 9 student will have a celebration photo taken.

Hats and gowns will not be worn for these photos.  However, as they are a celebration photo, students are encouraged to wear clothing suitable for a celebration, or clothing that is a bit more ‘dressed up’ than they would typically wear on a school day.

Composite Photo Orders

Order forms for the class composite photo have been distributed to students. Composite photos must be ordered in advance.  If your child forgot to bring the order envelope today, we can accept them until the end of the school day on Monday, February 10.

Elboya Open House

Elboya opens its doors this Thursday to families interested in learning about the Intensive and Late French Immersion programs they offer. There will be presentations about their programs including Regular and Continuing French Immersion.  Additionally, families will be able to tour the building and view the variety of complementary courses they offer.

Find more information.

Registration & Course Selection - High School

All Grade 9 students have been designated to their high school. Students are designated to schools according to their home address.  You can find your designated high school by using the Find A School tool at the main CBE website.

For the most updated information and copies of forms and WCHS course offerings, please go to the Preparing for High School page on our website.

Information for other designated high schools will be shared with students and families as it arrives.

Safety Reminder

Regarding student safety, we would appreciate parents reminding students that school fields can get icy due to the freeze/melt weather cycles we have experienced recently. Students should avoid the icier areas of the school field, avoid running and playing soccer on slippery terrain, and wear winter boots and shoes with traction for the conditions when outside during recess times. Schools cannot put gravel and salt down on the entire field, so we really do need students to take the steps for safe play.

2025 - 2026 - Québec Trip

Current Grade 8 French students who are interested in participating in the 2025 – 26 Québec trip must attend a lunchtime meeting next week on February 11.

For parents of interested participants, there is a mandatory virtual meeting on February 27 at 6:00 pm. The link to the virtual meeting will be emailed to parents closer to the meeting date.

Moving schools?

For students in Kindergarten to Grade 8, if you know that you will be moving schools for the 2025-2026 school year, please email the office with the following information:

• Full name of student
• Current grade
• What school your child will be attending, if known

Policy Reminders

Mr Robertson recently messaged all families regarding signing out students prior to 3:15 pm to minimize disruptions to classroom learning as students are finishing up for the day.

As per school and CBE policy and Alberta Education legislation, all K-9 schools are cell phone free from the start of the school day to exit time, meaning student personal mobile devices must remain in lockers at all times if brought into the school building.

Our students have been overall very good at respecting these expectations. As we are beginning our second term, it is a good time to review this policy as we are noticing more students with their mobile devices on their person during the school day.  Thank you for reviewing this policy with your child.

Parent Volunteer Opportunities

If you are available to volunteer to assist with the trips and / or events below, please contact your child’s teacher or as indicated below.  The Annual Volunteer Registration with a valid Police Information Check is required:

• Grade 5 or 6 off-campus trips to Storybook Theatre, Feb 19 or Feb 20
• Grades 3 to 6 off-campus trip to the Hitmen Be Brave Hockey Game Event, Feb 26
• Grade 8 or 9 skiing trips to Mt Norquay, Mar 3 or Mar 4 – contact Mr Yackulic
• Fun Lunch, every second Thursday starting 11:00 am – see below

From Rideau Park School Council

The School Council would like to gauge interest for parents available to assist with creating a Grade 9 Memory Book with the Canva application.  At this time, it is only an expression of interest.  If you are available to volunteer, please email the School Council at rppassociation@gmail.com

Fun Lunch, Healthy Hunger on behalf of RPS’ Parent Society

The Rideau Park Parent Association is again coordinating a bi-monthly ‘Fun Lunch’ with Healthy Hunger.  This is also a great fundraiser for the school with a portion of sales being returned to the school.  Participation is completely voluntary with a variety of healthy lunch vendors to choose from. 

Parent Volunteer Opportunity: For each fun lunch Thursday, parent volunteers are needed to help sort orders and deliver to classrooms.  Time commitment is about an hour, with the start time at 11:00 am.  If available to help on one or some Thursdays, you must complete the annual volunteer registration, which includes a valid Police Information Clearance.

Volunteers are needed for:

• Feb. 20 – 1 volunteer
• Mar. 6 – 1 volunteer
• Mar. 20 – 2 volunteers

Sign Up to volunteer for the above dates and/or future dates.  

Notes of Thanks

Thank you to the following individuals for their recent contributions to our school:

• Thank you to the Fun Lunch volunteers for your time today. Your help is always greatly appreciated. Thank you to: Brad Purdy, Amy Goos, and Cherine Hlady.
• Thank you to the students who helped at the office during the past few weeks during the lunch breaks and when extra help was needed.  Thank you to:  Charlene L, Vanja P, BP, Harris G, RK, Yolanda L, and AR.

Looking Ahead – Calendar of Events