R.A. Riddell

Scheduled Lockdown Drill
2019-09-23 | Ontario, Canada
As part of our Safe Schools procedures, the staff and students at Riddell will be participating in a Lockdown Practice on Monday, September 23 at approximately 1:45 p.m. During the practice, our school doors will be locked and all entry/exit from the school will be restricted.
The term “Lockdown” used when there is a major incident or threat of school violence within the school, or in relation to the school. As part of our Secure School Protocol, the staff and student at R.A. Riddell practice lockdown procedures twice annually. Prior to each drill, teachers will have age appropriate discussions regarding the drill and their expectations. To ensure that there is no confusion, these rehearsals are clearly identified as drills via an announcement.
Please contact the school if you have any further questions regarding the lockdown procedures at R.A. Riddell.

Terry Fox Run
2019-09-26 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario, Canada
Students will be participating in the Terry Fox run Periods 5 & 6. Be sure to send a water bottle and comfortable footwear and clothing for this event.
We ask for your support by sending a “Toonie for Terry” or donating online

Orange Shirt Day
2019-09-30 | Ontario, Canada
Orange Shirt Day

Every year on September 30th , we wear orange!

Orange shirt day has been declared an annual day to honour the lives and survivors of Canada’s Indian Residential Schools.

Wear Yellow Day!!
2019-10-02
Bike, walk, or roll to school and don’t forget to wear YELLOW!!

Open House & Meet the Teacher
2019-10-10 17:30 - 19:00
October 10th is our Fall Open House. We will have Food Trucks set up out back at 5:30 pm and the school will be open for you to visit with your child(s) teacher from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

Photo Day
2019-10-11 | Ontario, Canada
Don’t forget to wear your smile. Photo day will take place on Thursday for all K-8 students. Information will be sent home once proof are ready regarding ordering pictures.

Thanksgiving Day
2019-10-14

School Council Meeting
2019-10-17 18:30 - 19:30, 2019-11-21 18:30 - 19:30
We meet one evening a month during the school year. Feel free to join our meetings regularly or attend when you can. Childminding is provided for school age children. Meetings are held in the library and start at 6:30 pm.

RA Riddell Spirit Wear - Last Day to Order - November 1, 2019
2019-10-29, 2019-11-01
All orders need to be handed in and paid for by Friday, November 1.
T-shirts available for $18.00
Hoodies available for $48.00
Crew neck sweatshirts available for $48.00
GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFTS!!!!!

Please pay through school cash on line and fill out order form to be handed in at the school.

Thanks for your support of Renegade pride!

Spirit Wear Order Form

TCBY Frozen Yogurt
2019-11-05, 2019-11-19, 2019-12-03, 2019-12-17, 2020-01-14

Parent/Teacher Interviews
2019-11-07 - 2019-11-08 | R.A. Riddell School
Teachers will be conducting interview on the evening of Thursday, November 7th and during the day on Friday, November 8th. Please contact your child’s teacher if you would like to arrange an interview time.

Scholastic Book Fair
2019-11-07 - 2019-11-08 | R.A. Riddell School
Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the School Library on Thursday, Nov 7th from 4:00pm-7:30pm & Friday, Nov. 8th from 8:30am-12:30pm. All profits from the book fair go back to support our school library.

PA DAY
2019-11-08, 2019-11-29

Photo Retake
2019-11-15 | Ontario, Canada
Lifetouch will be in on November 15 for photo retakes of any students who were absent on the original photo day.

Sub Day - Andy's Submarine
2019-11-15

Pajama Day for all JK to Grade 3 Students
2019-12-19 | Ontario, Canada

Spirit Day - Ugly Sweater Day/Holiday Colours Day
2019-12-20 | Ontario, Canada

Christmas Break
2019-12-23 - 2020-01-03

Mad Science Extra Curricular Program - Coming in February at R.A. Riddell
2020-01-06
The Mad Science Extra-Curricular Program is coming to Riddell in February for students in grades JK through Grade 6. Online registration is now open to secure your spot. If you register before January 29, 2020, you will receive $10 off. Please refer to the attached flyer for more details.
Mad Science Flyer

Pizza Day
2020-01-09, 2020-01-16

Option Sheet Information Night at Sir Allan MacNab
2020-01-16 06:30 - 19:30 | Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School
Option Sheet Information Nights are welcoming and practical
sessions that help Grade 8 students and their parents select
courses for the 2020-2021 school year.
Take your time to plan, with your parents or guardians, so that
you can work toward the pathway that will be best for you. At
HWDSB, we believe in you, and in the ability of our staff to
support you.

Grade 8 Graduation Picture Day - 7/8, 8G & 8H Classes
2020-01-22 | Ontario, Canada
Lifetouch will be in to take Grade 8 Graduation photos. Caps and gowns will be provided for the photos. Students are asked to wear a white shirt.
