R.A. Riddell

Spirit Day Red & White
2018-06-27

Grade 2 Picnic at Gilkson Park - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
2018-06-27 | Ontario, Canada

Pizza Day
2018-10-04 | 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.

Grade 3-8 Cross Country (Division 1)
2018-10-09 | Christie Conservation Area, 1000 Hwy 5 W, Dundas, ON, L9H 5E2, Canada
HWDSB Cross Country Meet for Grade 3-8 students participating on the cross country team. Please send your child dressed for outdoor activity, if participating in this event.
Tuesday October 9, 2018
Locations: Christie Lake Conservation Area
Parents who would like information regarding run times can follow this link (Parent Info) provided by the atheletics department.

Meet the Staff Evening
2018-10-11 | Ontario, Canada
Start the new school year by coming for a visit to R.A. Riddell. Join us on Thursday for our Meet the Staff evening.
5:30 PM- Food Trucks
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – School Visit
Meet your child’s teacher, visit their classroom and take a tour of the school. Don’t forget to stop by the small gym, as we will once again be running our annual basket raffle.

Grade 1 and 1/2 Class to Dyment's Farm
2018-10-18
Students in Mrs. Fleet, Mrs. Kargas, Mrs. Zandstra and Mrs. MacDonald’s class will be going to Dyment’s Farm for an all day excursion.

Grade 8s to RBG
2018-10-19 | Ontario, Canada
The Grade 8 students will be participating in an outdoor education excursion to the Royal Botanical Gardens on October 19, 2018.

Kindergarten Students to Dyment's Farm
2018-10-23 | Ontario, Canada
Students in the Kindergarten classes will be going to Dyment’s Farm for an outdoor excursion.

Grade 8 Parent Info Night
2018-10-23 | Ontario, Canada
A reminder to all grade 8 parents that we will be running a Parent Information Session on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Our grade 8 staff will discussing our year-end trip to Ottawa, graduation and the transition to secondary school.
The session will run from 5-6 pm. No registration is required.

Progress Reports Distributed
2018-10-30 | Ontario, Canada
Check your child’s backpack. The elementary progress report will be sent home on October 30, 2018.

Halloween Day
2018-10-31 | Ontario, Canada
Parents are reminded that we are a NUT SAFE SCHOOL. If you are sending in any treats, they must not contain nuts or nut products.
Staff and students will be participating in a variety of Halloween activities. Students who chose to dress up, are asked to bring their costumes with them to school.
We will run a K-3 Halloween Parade for participating students during period 5 & 6. Parents who would like to view the parade can line the perimeter of the back tarmac. We expect that the students will make their way outside some time after 1:45 pm.

PA Day & Parent/Teacher Interviews
2018-11-02 | R.A. Riddell School
PA Day – There is no school for the students today. The library will be open in the morning and running our semi-annual Scholastic Bookfair.
Parent/Teacher Interview will take place today.

Slice of Life
2018-11-14 | Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School
Grade 8 Students will be going to Sir Allan MacNab on November 14 to gain a better understanding of the secondary school experience.

Bulldog Game Day
2018-11-14 | Ontario, Canada
The grade 4-6 students will be participating in the Hamilton Bulldogs school day game on November 14.

Jeremy Fisher Concert @ Riddell
2018-11-16 | Ontario, Canada
Jeremy Fisher will be performing at Riddell on November 16 at 1:45 pm for our Kindergarten to Grade 3 students.

Poinsettia Orders Due
2018-11-16 | Ontario, Canada
Orders are Due November 16th, 2018
Please find attached an Order Form with numerous poinsettia options!
All proceeds will go towards ongoing improvements to our outside areas for our students and staff to continue enjoying!
Orders will be delivered from Foxwood Greenhouses on November 27th and will be available for pick-up
November 28th 8:30am – 6:00pm
November 29th 3:00pm – 6:00pm
They are arriving in late November so you, your family, and friends can enjoy their beauty throughout the holiday season!

Family Movie Night - The Incredibles 2
2018-11-23 | Ontario, Canada
Join us for a family movie night on Friday, November 23 at 6 pm.
We will be showing Incredibles 2
Admission is free. Popcorn, snacks and juice will be sold.
Families are welcome to bring folding chairs, pillows and blankets to make themselves comfortable.

Hats for United Way
2018-11-23 | Ontario, Canada
Together we can make a difference! Bring in $2.00 on Friday November 23rd to wear a hat! Help support those in your community in need. The United Way is a non for profit organization that builds strong communities, helps kids be all they can be and moves people from poverty to possibility!

Poinsettia Order Pick Up
2018-11-28 - 2018-11-29 | Ontario, Canada
For those who have ordered Poinsettas
Orders will be delivered from Foxwood Greenhouses on November 27th and will be available for pick-up
November 28th 8:30am – 6:00pm
November 29th 3:00pm – 6:00pm

Warm Hands Warm Hearts - Last Day for Collection
2018-12-10 | Ontario, Canada
We are collecting mittens for our annual mitten drive at RA Riddell. These mittens will be donated to our school’s Walk-In Closet and they will also be shared with another school in the city that is in need of warm mittens. If possible, please send in a pair of new or gently used mittens or gloves. We thank you for your support in helping warm the hands and hearts of students in need!

Kindergarten Winter Craft Day
2018-12-20 | Ontario, Canada
Families are invited to join our Kindergarten students for a winter craft afternoon beginning period 5.

Sport Academy Information Evening
2019-01-17 | Ontario, Canada
January 17, 2018
Large Gym
5:30 PM
Parent Information night for students who are interested in applying for the Sport Academy High Potential program or Basketball program. Application packages can be found under the Sport Academy tab on the website.

Spirit Day Pajama Day
2019-02-01 | Ontario, Canada
On February 1st Riddell staff and students will enjoy wearing their comfy pajama’s to school.

Kindergarten Registration Begins
2019-02-04 | Ontario, Canada
Registration for Kindergarten will begin on Monday, February 4th, 2019.
Please visit the HWDSB website or Kindergarten page for more information on registering your child.

Sport Academy Application Deadline
2019-02-08 | Ontario, Canada
February 8, 2019 is the deadline for candidates interested in applying to the Sport Academy for September 2019.

Term 1 Report Cards
2019-02-12 | Ontario, Canada
Be sure to check your child’s backpacks. Term 1 Report Cards and Kindergarten Communication of Learning will be sent home on February 12, 2019.

Planned Lockdown Drill
2019-02-21 | Ontario, Canada
The term “Lockdown” is 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 students 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.
We have planned our second Lockdown Drill of the school year for Thursday, February 21, 2019.
Please contact the school if you have any further questions regarding the Lockdown procedures at R.A. Riddell.

Camp Wanakita
2019-02-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario, Canada
Parent Information Night – 6-7pm

Spirit Day: Versus Day/Jersey Day
2019-02-28 | Ontario, Canada

School Council
2019-02-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Ontario, Canada
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.
