R.A. Riddell

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.

Camp Wanakita
2019-03-04 | Ontario, Canada
Outdoor education excursion offered to our Grade 6-8 students.

SPIRIT DAY - CRAZY HAIR DAY
2019-03-29 08:00 - 15:10 | Ontario, Canada
SHOW YOUR RIDDELL SPIRIT WITH…

SPIRIT DAY - WESTERN DAY
2019-04-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Ontario, Canada
SHOW YOUR RIDDELL SPIRIT WITH…

WESTERN DAY!!

Open House and Book Fair
2019-05-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Ontario, Canada
5:30 pm
Food Trucks Ready
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Meet your child’s teachers, visit their classroom, visit the book fair and take a tour of the school.

Sport Academy Welcome Evening (for students commencing the program in September 2019) - 5-7pm
2019-05-07 17:00 | Ontario, Canada

Vaccinations - May 14 & 15 - Grade 7's - (Round 2)
2019-05-14 | Ontario, Canada
Hamilton Public Health will be in the school on May 14 & 15 to administer vaccinations to the Grade 7 students. Consent forms were distributed in September to all Grade 7 students.
If you have any questions regarding the vaccination program, you can call Public Health at (905) 546-2424 Ext. 7556.

New to Kindergarten Welcome Evening
2019-05-16 05:30 - 18:30
Join us for a Welcome to Kindergarten event. Tour the classrooms, meet our current staff and get to know what a day in Kindergarten may look like for your child. We look forward to meeting our new Kindergarten students and their families.

Bomb Threat Drill
2019-05-17 | Ontario, Canada
We will be practicing a bomb threat drill on Friday morning, May 17. At that time, our Police Community Liaison Officer will be present in the school to assist us with our protocol. We thought you should know in advance.

EQAO Grades 3 & 6
2019-05-21 - 2019-05-24, 2019-05-27 - 2019-05-31 | Ontario, Canada

Summer Programs and Camps - Non-Credit - Grades 6 & 7
2019-05-27 | Ontario, Canada
There are a number of opportunities for grade 6-7 students over the summer. These programs are offered by the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board and are offered at numerous schools around the city. These are more of a “camp” type experience that incorporates literacy or numeracy review. The following types of camps are offered in the summer of 2019:
-Art and Coding Camp
-Basketball and Literacy
-Soccer and Literacy
-Literacy Worx or Fractions Camp
-Volleyball and Numeracy
-Summer ESL Literacy
For more information, please visit the following website:
Summer Skill Builder Programs – Non-Credit

Grade 9 Orientation - Registration Closes May 31, 2019
2019-05-27 | Ontario, Canada
Just a quick reminder Grade 9 orientation registration closes on May 31st. Should you wish to register, please do so no later than May 31st. This day would be beneficial to students entering grade 9 as it offers them an opportunity to get to know the school and tips for success. Please visit the following website for more details:
https://www.hwdsb.on.ca/cce/summer/summer-non-credit/gr9-orientation/

Jump2Math - 6-7pm (large gym)
2019-05-29 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.
