Thank You | Family Halloween Dance

Thank you to the Rideau Park Parent Society for organizing the Family Halloween Dance on October 26 and to those who made donations for the raffle baskets and treats. It was great to see so many families come together for some Halloween fun. Our junior high students enjoyed volunteering to help out at the various stations at this event. A great deal of hard work goes into the preparations and organization of such a successful event. The dance was also a fundraiser with proceeds going towards school programs. Thank you for supporting Rideau Park.

One more big THANK YOU event to the coordinators and the RPPA!

Photo Retakes – November 2

Photo retakes are scheduled for Thursday, November 2.

Students absent for the September photo date will automatically be included on the photo retake list. To request a photo retake, please email Ms Cochrane with Subject Line: Photo Retake.

Upcoming | Remembrance Day Ceremony & Veterans’ Food Bank Drive

Help Rideau Park School combat hunger by sending non-perishable food items with your child as a donation to the Veterans Food Bank this November. Collections of non-perishable food items will begin on Wednesday November 1st and continue up until the day of our Remembrance Day Ceremony, Wednesday November 8.

Rideau Park School families are welcome to attend the Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday November 8th. Parent and guest seating will begin at 10am.

We thank you for your support. - Ms. K. Lewis

For November 8 | The Poppy Fund

All students will be given a poppy or poppy sticker (younger grades) to wear during our Remembrance Assembly. Donations will be accepted for The Poppy Fund on November 8. Students can give their donation to their classroom teacher when the poppies are distributed. A donation to The Poppy Fund is not a requirement to be given a poppy for the assembly.

School Fundraiser | Poinsettias and Winter Greenery

We are once again teaming up with Growing Smiles for this fundraiser. For this fundraiser, the following items can be ordered:

• Red and White Poinsettias (6.5", Premium Plants)
• Holiday Wreaths
• Indoor Tropical Planters
• Hanging Greenery Boughs
• Outdoor Greenery Arrangements

Orders will be accepted through to November 15.

Orders can be picked up at the school on November 30, 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Orders can be placed at this website: rideauparkschool.growingsmilesfundraising.com

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!

Math Contest | Beaver Computing Challenge, November 7

The Beaver Computing Challenge is a problem-solving contest with a focus on computational and logical thinking. Questions are inspired by topics in computer science but only require comfort with concepts found in mathematics curriculum common to all provinces.

When - Tuesday November 7th at 3:35 - 4:30pm.
Where - Room 11
Who – Registered Grades 5 through 9 students, an email was sent to parents of registered students on Tuesday October 17th.

Email Ms. Watson if you have any questions (kaawatson@cbe.ab.ca)

Upcoming | Grades 6 & 9 Immunizations – November 7

On Tuesday, November 7 the School Health Nurse will bring a team to the school to administer immunizations to students in Grades 6 & 9. The consent form sent home by the School Health Nurse must have been returned to the school for a student to receive an immunization(s).

If your child needs to return the consent form, there is still time to do so to receive the immunization(s) on November 7. Additionally, if you do not wish your child to receive immunizations via the school-based program, please indicate this choice on the consent form and return it to the school.

Parent Volunteer Opportunity | Fun Lunch Thursdays

Fun Lunch – we require some assistance with sorting the Fun Lunch orders from the Healthy Hunger vendors every second Thursday. Time commitment would be 30 – 45 minutes starting at 11:05 AM. We ask for assistance in sorting the individual orders and ensuring they get to the students. Please note that all lunches are marked with the child’s name and classroom, and all classes are grouped together when they are delivered to the school front doors by the restaurant at 11:20 AM on the date of the order.

If you can help with one or some of these Thursdays, please use this link, on behalf of Parent Society, for sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E49AFA72DA7F49-funlunch

Within the month of October, there are enough volunteers signed up to assist with Fun Lunch. For the November 2 Fun Lunch and the December Fun Lunches, additional volunteers are required.

Thank you for your support.

Parent Volunteer Opportunity | Scholastic Book Fair Fundraiser

Mark your calendars!

The Scholastic Book Fair Fundraiser is coming to Rideau Nov. 20 to Nov. 24!

You’ll find us in the Learning Commons:

• Monday Nov. 20 to Wednesday Nov. 22, (9 am to 4 pm)
• Thursday Nov. 23 (9 am to 8 pm)
• Friday Nov. 24 (9 am to 3 pm)

We’ll be open over lunch too!

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!

Sign up here to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845A9AE2AABFFC16-45687234-scholastic

Thank you for your support.

Upcoming | Mark your Calendars the Scholastic Book Fair Fundraiser is coming to Rideau Nov 20-24

You’ll find us in the Learning Commons:

• Monday Nov. 20 to Wednesday Nov. 22, (9 am to 4 pm)
• Thursday Nov. 23 (9 am to 8 pm)
• Friday Nov. 24 (9 am to 3 pm)

We’ll be open over lunch too!

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!

Upcoming | Child and Youth Well-Being: A Webinar Series for Parents & Guardians

The Calgary Board of Education invites all parents and guardians to join us in an online series focusing on child and youth well-being. These sessions will be hosted in partnership with experts from Alberta Health Services and will explore topics such as vaping, brain development, mental health, and sexual health.

Click here to learn more:
Child and Youth Well-Being: A Webinar Series for Parents and Guardians

First session in this series is on November 16: Understanding Vaping

Save the Date | Information Evenings at Western Canada High School for Parents / Guardians

Western Canada High School is hosting two information evenings for current Grade 9 students and their families.

• Monday, November 27 – Information Evening for International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
• For prospective IB students for the 2023 – 24 school year
• More information is available at this LINK

For those students who will be attending the regular program at Western Canada:

• Tuesday, January 30 – Information Evening, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
  

Safety Protocol | Guests to our School

Rideau Park School, like each Calgary Board of Education school, is closed campus. All guests must sign in immediately upon entry into the school building.

In the mornings, or throughout the day, students are dropped off outside of the main entrance.

Reminder | Attendance

Parents are requested to inform their child's Homeroom teacher as a primary contact about attendance decisions (i.e., reporting absences) in kindergarten and grades 1 to 5, and the Learning Leader as primary contact in grades 5-9. Learning Leaders are teaching staff with administrative designations. Continue Reading

On Behalf of Parent Society | Fundraiser Thank You and Updates

Rideau Park School’s Parent Society wishes to thank everyone who could attend and/or contribute to last week’s Parent Social and Fundraiser on the evening of Wednesday, October 11.

Organizers have a thank you and update shared (with a grades K-6 wish list and a grades 7-9 wish list referenced within here).

Reminder | Volunteer Clearance

Don’t miss out on an amazing field trip because you haven’t updated your Police Clearance.

Please make sure that your Volunteer Clearance is up to date: https://www.cbe.ab.ca/get-involved/volunteer/Pages/volunteer.aspx

If you have any questions, you can contact the office at RideauPark@cbe.ab.ca

Reminder | Important Safety Notice for Parents/Guardians (pick-up and drop-off)

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 or parking availability directly at our school entrance. Continue Reading

Looking Ahead

Dates of Significance

Looking Ahead – Upcoming Calendar of Events

		Poinsettias & Winter Greenery Fundraiser: to Nov 15 Rideauparkschool.growingsmilesfundraising.com Veterans’ Food Bank: to Nov 8
Nov 2	Thurs	Photo Retakes
Nov 2	Thurs	Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch – Mucho Burrito
Nov 2	Thurs	Homework Hotel, Grade 7: 3:45 – 4:15 pm
Nov 7	Tues	Grades 6 & 9 Immunizations (students must have returned the consent form)
Nov 7	Tues	Beaver Computing Challenge Math Contest: after school
Nov 8	Wed	Remembrance Day Ceremony (Assembly) – AM Veterans’ Food Drive – last day
Nov 9	Thurs	Non-Instructional Day (no school for students) System Indigenous Education Professional Learning
Nov 9 - 14		Fall Break
Nov 15	Wed	Poinsettias & Winter Greenery Fundraiser Last Day Rideauparkschool.growingsmilesfundraising.com
Nov 16	Thurs	Homework Hotel, Grade 7: 3:45 – 4:15 pm
Nov 17	Fri	Parent Teacher Conferences (virtual) – Jr High only – 1:20-3:30pm
Nov 20-24		Scholastic Book Fair Fundraiser
Nov 23	Thurs	Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch – Spolumbo’s
Nov 23	Thurs	Parent Teacher Conferences – 4:20 – 8:00 pm
Nov 24	Fri	Parent Teacher Conferences (in person) – 4:20 – 8:00 pm Non-instructional Day (no school for students)
Nov 30	Thurs	Information Evening for International Baccalaureate (IB) Program at Western Canada High School, 6:30 – 8:00 pm (LINK)
Nov 30	Thurs	Homework Hotel, Grade 7: 3:45 – 4:15 pm
Nov 30	Thurs	Order Pick-up Day for Poinsettias & Winter Greenery Orders 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Dec 1	Fri	Grade 9: Economics for Success – in-school program
Dec 4	Mon	Grade 9: Military Museum
Dec 7	Thurs	Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch – Famoso
Dec 7	Thurs	Homework Hotel, Grade 7: 3:45 – 4:15 pm
Dec 7	Thurs	Winter Showcase (concert)
Dec 8	Fri	Non-Instructional Day (no school for students)