Bonjour Rideau Families!
What a pleasure it was to see so many of you on Monday! Between skating, pajama party and crafts, not to mention hot chocolate, families had the chance to be with their children at school. Watching families, dressed in the same jammies, reading books together or engaging in other kindergarten activities was really heartwarming. I hope we have the chance to do this again in the spring.
We are fast approaching the end of another calendar year. The students have worked really hard this fall! They learned new things, played outside, had several field trips and are now ready for a well-deserved break. I hope you take some time to relax and recharge over the holidays.
I met with student council last week and we would like to make the front foyer more welcoming to all our families. One idea we have had is to write "Welcome" or "Bienvenue" and other positive, affirming messages in the language our students speak at home or hear their parents speak at home. If you would be so kind as to email me with this information, we will design a mural for the school entrance in the new year. If there are artists among you who would like to be part of this project, please contact me. I am sure that together we can produce an amazing, welcoming mural.
2023-2024 Choices at 7 information and applications are now available on LDSB’s website: https://limestone.on.ca/programming/choices_at_7 The turn around for these program is really tight, don't delay.
Our lost and found pile will be bagged up on Wednesday, this is your last chance to come and claim missing items. We will donate the remaining clothes before the break.
A huge thank you goes to M. Davison for all his work conducting the auditions for the Wizard of Oz. I have shared his letter to parents below.
Another thank you goes to M. Cameron and M. Davison for taking the time to get our volleyball teams ready. The students had a great time at the tournaments.
You might be interested to know that during some recesses, Mme Salter is running a chess club for junior students while Mme Cawthorne is running a board game club. These activities allow students to practice their French and learn new games!
Finally, a huge thank you goes to Mme G. in the office who is always there to help students who need a cup, a band aid, ice or to call home. No matter how busy she is, she is always smiling and helpful. Take a minute to thank her if you see her before the break. We certainly could not do it without her help.
We are very fortunate to have engaged and devoted staff at Rideau who try really hard to make school fun and educational for our students.
The last day of school is Thursday December 22 where students are invited to wear red, white and green. From all of us, we wish you the best for the upcoming holidays and will see you in 2023.
Valerie Arsenault
Principal
