Social Networking Safety | Student and Parent presentations, November 14 (today!)

Paul Davis is an expert on the topic of social networking safety.  He will speak with our students on Thursday, November 1, on this topic. Central to his message is "The internet never forgets."  Students in Grades 4 to 9 will participate in the assembly with Paul Davis to learn more about social networking safety. 

 At 6:30 pm, Paul Davis will present to parents on social networking topics and how to promote safe habits with their children.  The parent presentation will take place in the gym.  All parents are invited to attend.  

November 15 deadline | Retake Photo Orders 

Retake photo proof packages were sent home with students this week.  The order deadline for retake photos is November 15. Online ordering is preferred:  

• www.mylifetouch.ca  
• Enter Portrait ID (found in retake proof package)  
• Enter Access Code (found in retake proof package)  

OR  

• Select the Student ID tab 
• Enter your child’s CBE ID number 

It is also possible to return the order envelope found inside the retake photo proof package.  Ensure the order form and full payment is included in the order envelope & the information outside of the envelope is filled in. Order envelopes must be returned to the classroom/homeroom teacher by November 15.  

If your child was absent for both the school photo day in September and the recent photo retake day, you can book a brief school photo session at LifeTouch Studios on November 16. There is no cost for this session  

Choose ‘Fall Individual 5 Mins’ at this link: Photos at LifeTouch Studios 

VOLUNTEERS  NEEDED | Parent Society Elbow River Casino Night Fundraiser - November 18 & 19 

Volunteers needed! Please check the volunteer sign-up page here and consider donating your time to help our school raise much-needed funds. This is our biggest fundraiser and makes a huge difference for our school and kids. 

 We only have this opportunity to run the casino once every two years, making this chance to raise funds extremely important for our school. Currently, we don’t have enough volunteers to proceed, which would be a huge loss. We need to fill several positions over these two days. No experience is necessary, and food will be provided during your shift.  

 Please consider signing up for a shift with a friend! It’s a great opportunity to enjoy some food, connect with other parents, and help raise funds for our school community.  Thank you for your support! 

 on behalf of Rideau Park Parent Society Executive 

Winter Greenery and Poinsettia Fundraiser 

We are pleased to partner with Growing Smiles & Devry Greenhouses for our annual Winter Greenery & Poinsettia Fundraiser. 

All proceeds will be used to support student programs at Rideau Park School. 

Order with this link until November 18:  Winter Greenery & Poinsettia Fundraiser 

Upcoming | Parent Teacher Conferences 

Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up at the end of November.  They are scheduled for: 

• Friday, November 22, 1:15 – 3:30 pm – virtual appointments, Grades 7 to 9 only 
• Thursday, November 28, 4:15 – 8:00 pm – in-person appointments, all grades 
• Friday, November 29: 9:00 am – 11:50 am – in-person appointments, all grades and 1:00 – 3:30 pm – virtual appointments, all grades 

Appointments can be made via MyCBE.  Technical support to navigate to the booking system and schedule appointments with your child’s / children’s teacher can be found here. 

The booking system will open on Monday, November 18 at 10:00 am for scheduling an appointment(s).  

Upcoming | Scholastic Book Fair 

Mark your Calendars: The Scholastic Book Fair Fundraiser is coming to Rideau Nov 25-29! You’ll find us in the Learning Commons: 

• Monday, November 25 to Wednesday, November 27: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 
• Thursday, November 28: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
• • We’ll be open over lunch, too! 
• Friday, November 29: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm

All purchases earn Scholastic Dollars that can be redeemed for books and educational resources for our school. The countdown is on!  See you at the Fair! 

Parent Volunteer Opportunity | Scholastic Book Fair Fundraiser 

Parent volunteer assistance is needed to help set up/run/take down the Scholastic Book Fair Fundraiser from November 22 – December 2. 

Volunteer shifts are 1 hour to 2 hours depending on the day: 

• Monday, November 25 to Wednesday, November 27: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 
• Thursday, November 28: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
• Friday, November 24: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Sign up here to volunteer.

Thank you for your support. 

High School | Information Evenings, Open Houses 

Western Canada High School is holding an information evening for students & families interested in enrolling in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program on Monday, November 28 from 6:60 – 8:00 pm.  

More information at this LINK  

Central Memorial High School is hosting an Open House for the Performing and Visual Arts (PVA) Program on November 21, 6:30 - 9:00 pm. If interested in applying, applications are due by January 15, 2025.  

More information at this LINK 

Western Canada's regular program information evening and open house is scheduled for January 27, 4:00 – 6:00 pm.  Grade 9 students will be touring WCHS on this same day—more information to come. 

School Immunization Program 

A team of school health nurses will be at the school to administer immunizations on Monday, November 25. Only students who return the consent forms will be administered an immunization. Questions about this year’s immunizations can be directed to Ms. Cochrane, who can put you in touch with our school’s health nurse as needed.   

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

The Rideau Park Parent Association is once 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.  The 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: 

• December 5 – 1 volunteer  
• January 9 – 1 volunteer 

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

Important Safety Notice for Parents  

Please be advised that due to increasing safety concerns of neighborhood residents and our student community, policing of city bylaws relating to parking and traffic restrictions will be more strictly enforced in the coming months. Unfortunately, there is no car-accessible front door drop-off nor parking available directly at our school entrance. 

 Be aware that Rideau Road Back Alley access (off 30 Ave SW) is NOT permitted for student drop-off. Alley access is for residents and Rideau staff ONLY. Please respect our neighbours. 

More information, including a map with the drop-off loop HERE.   

Looking ahead – Calendar of events