Absence Procedures Have Changed

The procedure to report an absence has changed for this school year. When a student is absent:

• Send an email to RideauPark@cbe.ab.ca
• Copy your child’s Classroom / Homeroom Teacher
• Include your child’s first and last name and homeroom teacher
• Reason for absence

Teacher emails can be found on our website on the Our Staff page. 

My School Bus Monitor

Parents/Guardians and students can monitor the school bus route, including any delays by checking My School Bus Monitor. It is also possible to subscribe to alerts. Route information can be found in MyCBE.

Apple Fundraiser | Order Pick-up: September 17

Apples / pears orders can be picked up at the school parking lot on September 17 between 11:00am and 5:30pm. The apples will be delivered at 10:30am that morning. If you are not able to pick up your order during this window, please email for pick up options. If anyone needs to make other arrangements, email for pick up options. 

Thank you from the Rideau Park Parents’ Association.

Fun Lunch, Healthy Hunger | on behalf of RPS’ Parent Society

The Rideau Park Parent Association is once again coordinating bi-monthly ‘Fun Lunch’ with Healthy Hunger.  This is also a great fundraiser for the school with a portion of sales being returned to the school.  Participation is completely voluntary with various healthy lunch vendors to choose from. 

Sign up for your account with this LINK. 

Parent Volunteer Opportunity: for each fun lunch Thursday, parent volunteers are needed to help sort orders and deliver them to classrooms.  Time commitment is about an hour, with start time at 11:00 am.  If available to help on one or some Thursdays, you must complete the annual volunteer registration, which includes a valid Police Information Clearance. 

For the first fun lunch date, Thursday, September 12, 1 volunteer is still needed

• September 26 – 2 volunteers are needed
• October 10 – 3 volunteers are needed 

Sign Up to volunteer. 

Sept 16 – 20 | Gym Strip & Spirit Wear Ordering Window

The online ordering window for Rideau Gym Strip and Spirit Wear via Top Marks is Monday September16 to Friday September 20, 2024.

Website link: http://www.topmarks.ca/
Password: RID01

Please measure your child and double check the sizing chart on the order form.

Top Marks does not accept returns for mis-sizing.

Online orders from September will arrive at the school for distribution to students at the beginning of November.

Terry Fox Run

Our school will be participating in the annual Terry Fox Run on September 20.  Donations are being collected for the Terry Fox Foundation via this online link.  Our fundraising goal is $1450.  For the Terry Fox Run Day of September 20, all students are encouraged to bring a loonie ($1.00) for the fundraiser. 

School Picture Day | September 23

Monday, September 23 is School Picture Day.  All students will be photographed on picture day. No hats, please, for school photos.  Proofs will arrive at the school for distribution approximately 2 weeks later.  Families can order photo packages online via www.mylifetouch.ca 

Students absent on picture day will have their photo taken on the photo retake day (October 30).  

Bikes, Scooters, Skateboards | Bring a Lock

Most bikes, scooters and skateboards parked at the racks at the back of the school are not locked. 

Please note:

• Bicycles/Scooters - Neither the Calgary Board of Education nor Rideau Park School are responsible for damage, loss or theft of personal property.
• For your protection, please ensure any bicycles/scooters using school equipment racks are securely locked each day. 

Safety Protocol | Guests to our School 

Rideau Park School, like each Calgary Board of Education school, is closed campus.  All guests must sign-in immediately upon entry into the school building. 

New Process | Volunteer Clearance

Volunteer with us! Registration for volunteering has changed for 2024-25.  The Annual Volunteer Registration form is now submitted via MyCBE. Detailed information can be found on the main CBE website. 

All volunteers require a valid Police Information Clearance.  How to complete the PIC and information about the voucher to cover the application fee can be found HERE. 

2024-25 Casino | on behalf of RPS’ Parent Society

Rideau Park School Parents Association needs your help! 

Our most important fundraising event is our casino which will be on November 18th and 19th, 2024 and will be held at Elbow River Casino. Please consider volunteering for our casino and make a big difference for our students. NO experience necessary. 

This casino is an integral part of our fundraising at Rideau Park School. It raises over $65,000.00 for our school, which directly provides our students- your children - with important learning tools and enrichment opportunities. This money pays for items like computers, special events, equipment, etc. 

Sign Up to volunteer 

Mission Bridge Rehabilitation Project

The City of Calgary is currently working on Mission Bridge to rehabilitate it and extend its service life by about 35 years. This means there may be some impacts for you this year when dropping off or picking up your child and your child's route to/from home if they are walking or wheeling to school.

We want to remind parents and students to please follow posted detour signs for your safety and the safety of construction crews. This includes dismounting bikes when using the bridge sidewalk. Allowing extra time for driving is highly recommended as there could be delays due to lane reductions and detours.

Later this fall, the bridge will be fully closed to vehicle traffic for about six months. Pedestrian and wheeling access will remain but please remember, cyclists must dismount when crossing the bridge as it is the safest way to navigate the area with a bike. 

If being driven directly to the school is required, allowing extra time as many vehicles will be travelling along the single route into the neighbourhood, and being sure to follow the drop of loop around 30^th Avenue (see map on website) 

For students who cross the bridge during the lunch break, we want to remind them to be aware of the construction zone and follow all posted signs for their safety and that of construction crews. If you'd like to stay informed on the project, you can visit the project page where construction updates, current detours, closures, lane reductions and other impacts are posted. There is also a newsletter you can subscribe to; the newsletter is sent out to notify interested parties of upcoming detours, lane reductions or closures.

Thank you for your cooperation and helping us to ensure the students have a safe, successful year.

School Drop-off & Pick-up | Important Safety Notice for Parents

Please be advised that due to increasing safety concerns of neighborhood residents and our student community, policing of city bylaws relating to parking and traffic restrictions will be more strictly enforced in the coming months. Unfortunately, there is no car-accessible front door drop-off nor parking availability directly at our school entrance.

Be aware that Rideau Road Back Alley access (off 30 Ave SW) is NOT permitted for student drop-off. Alley access is for residents and Rideau staff ONLY. Please respect our neighbours.

If you drive your children to school, we URGE you to consider the following: 

• ’Kiss & Go’ Drop-off zone with ONE-WAY TRAFFIC FLOW. See Map: Rideau Road, left turn to 30th Ave
• Street parking is available on 30 Ave S.W. (south side only please)
• Minimize idle time. The small public parking lot on the south end of the soccer field is reserved for families with small children and students with injuries.
• Please walk whenever possible - the pedestrian bridge from Elbow Dr SW provides another foot access entry route
• Consider dropping off older children within reasonable and safe walking distance and remind them of street safety.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Volunteer Parking

Volunteers or guests who are parking for an extended time, please use the lot at the south end of the school yard on 32 Street SW.

Clarification | School Grounds within Instructional Days

 Our supervising staff ask that during lunchtime (and outdoor recess and physical education activities), with large numbers of our own students outdoors to tend to, that:

• Deliveries (forgotten lunches and homework/school items, etc.) occur through the front office.
• Pets are not to be brought onto school grounds.
• Visitors (adults, siblings, etc.) refrain from entering/using school grounds (sport court, playground, field, etc.) alongside staff-supervised students. 

Classroom teachers and school administration remain available as questions arise.

 Looking Ahead – Calendar of Events