R.A. Riddell

Jump2Math - 6-7pm (large gym)
2019-05-29 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario, Canada
Parents and students are invited to join us in the large gym between 6-7pm for a interactive full body fun math evening suitable for grades K-8 put on by Jump2Math.
Jump2Math is a kinesthetic, multi-sensory approach to teaching math that incorporates physical exercise, co-operative learning, and giant math stations. This active math program allows parents, students, and teachers to enjoy learning together while traveling to each interative math station. Parents will be provided access with resources to support math learning at home.

Refreshments will be provided.
www.jump2math.ca

Spirit Day - Twin Day
2019-05-31 | Ontario, Canada
Twin Day Spirit Day will take place on Friday, May 31st.

Pizza - June 6th
2019-05-31 | Ontario, Canada
Due the snow day which occurred on February 7th, only families who pre-paid for pizza for February 7th will receive their pizza on June 6th as this was the most reasonable solution.
We apologize for the inconvenience.

Pizza - June 6th
2019-06-06 | Ontario, Canada
Thursdays – served during the SECOND nutrition break (1:14).
Due the snow day which occurred on February 7th, only families who pre-paid for pizza for February 7th will receive their pizza on June 6th.

Grade 8 Graduation Rehearsal - 9am @ Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School
2019-06-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Ontario, Canada
Grade 8 Graduation rehearsal will take place at Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School located at 145 Magnolia Dr, Hamilton, ON L9C 5P4. Students are expected to be there by 9am. Female students should come prepared with the shoes they will be wearing for the ceremony so they can practice.
For Students not returning to Riddell after the rehearsal, a note will be required indicating they are allowed to go home or will be picked up by a parent, otherwise students will be walked back to Riddell.

Grade 8 Graduation
2019-06-20 16:00 - 20:30 | Ontario, Canada
Grade 8 graduation will be held at Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School 145 Magnolia Dr, Hamilton, ON L9C 5P4. The graduation will begin at 4:00 pm and last approximately 2 hours. The students will return to the school for a graduation dance until 8:00 pm. More details will be sent home closer to the event.

Pizza Day
2019-07-11 | Ontario, Canada
Thursdays – served during the SECOND nutrition break (1:14).
The price for a slice of pizza is $2.00. Pizza orders will only be available online. You may order online one month at a time or pay for the whole year in advance by selecting all months. Monthly orders close the last Sunday of the previous month.

School Council Meeting
2019-09-12 18:30 - 19:30, 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.

Thanksgiving Day
2019-09-16, 2019-10-14

PA DAY
2019-09-20, 2019-11-08, 2019-11-29

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 | 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.

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

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.

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
