This Weeks Family News Update
Week in Review - March 7th, 2025
Richmond Public School
This past week was marked by high energy and positive outcomes. Our students have demonstrated remarkable engagement in a variety of experiential learning initiatives, fostering valuable collaborative skills. It has been particularly gratifying to observe the enthusiasm with which they have embraced these hands-on opportunities. Furthermore, we have continued to emphasize and celebrate acts of kindness throughout the school community, cultivating a positive and supportive environment.
This week's highlight was undoubtedly our Winter Fun Day, a spectacular collaboration with our neighbours at South Carleton High School. Seeing our kindergarten to grade 5 students team up and move through exciting outdoor stations was pure magic. The fact that the activities were designed and run by the high school students made it even more special. The infectious energy and leadership they brought were truly inspiring, and our RPS students soaked it all in. Our own grade 4 and 5 students also stepped up, demonstrating impressive leadership skills throughout the day. Be sure to ask your child about their Winter Fun Day experience – I'm certain they have some wonderful stories to share!
As we head into March Break, I want to wish you all a wonderful and safe week. Whether you're planning exciting adventures, cozying up at home, or simply enjoying some much-needed downtime, I hope this break provides a chance to recharge and create lasting memories. Please remember there is no school next week. We'll be eagerly awaiting your return on Monday, March 17th, ready to dive back into learning and fun!
OCDSB Program Review
We understand you may have questions and concerns. The proposed changes do not impact the 2025-2026 school year starting this September. The decision regarding the proposed elementary program model will be made by the Board of Trustees in April of this year.
We encourage you to provide your feedback either through our online survey or join us at the in-person and virtual community meetings. You can join us at our in-person Community Meetings on March 6th and 17th, and the virtual one on March 24th. Location, time and other details are available on Engage.ocdsb.ca. Your feedback is valuable and will help the Board of Trustees make an informed decision about the proposed model.
Building the Bridge--February Edition
The board has put together a great document for each grade that highlights each subject area and offers some effective strategies and suggestions on how parents can support their child’s learning. Please click on the grade you want to look at!
Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
RPS Clothing Purchase Offer
If you want to purchase…here is the clothing link to purchase items such as shirts, pants, shorts, hats, etc. We encourage students to wear red and black or RPS gear on Fridays, again this is optional for all. This clothing link will be up all year, so you can order anytime. Items are delivered to your door.
https://richmondpublicschool.entripyshops.com/
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Upcoming Dates |
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Mar 10-14th |
March Break - No School for students |
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Mar 25th |
School Council |
Enjoy a restful March Break! We look forward to welcoming everyone back in a week!
Sherry Jessup
Principal @ RPS
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News from RPS School Council
Upcoming School Council Meeting!
Date: March 25, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: In person at RPS or join online! meet.google.com/ufk-ofoh-swj
Fundraiser End Dates Approaching Fast!
- Purdy’s Chocolates
Indulge in delicious chocolates while helping support our school lunch program!
Order Deadline: March 30th
Pick Up: April 17th at the front of the school, 3:45 - 6 PM
Let’s make this fundraiser a sweet success! Order here: https://fundraising.purdys.com/2107558-126061
- Seeds Seeds Seeds
Get a head start on your spring planting supplies? Check out the brochure here make-it-sow-2025-brochure.pdf
Online order page and pay link is https://makeitsow.com/shop/#code-submission, and the entry code is: RPS_2025
Sales close March 21, 2025!
This fundraiser is going towards bus support for field trips!
Upcoming Events: Fundraisers to support Guest speakers and the Fox Den
Spring Fling Dance, April 3, 6 - 8 pm at the RPS gym, Adults must be supervised by a student for this event
See attached flyer
Trivia Night- April 4, 7pm at Danbys, details coming soon to reserve your spot!
Elementary Program Review and Proposed Boundary Changes
OCDSB is proposing some significant changes that will affect RPS students. Please read up on the proposed plan here : Elementary Program Review | Engage OCDSB and check out the new boundaries. If you have any feedback there are a couple different routes
- Check out the survey at the above link.
- Email our area trustee Lynn Scott at lynn.scott@ocdsb.ca. She is the one who will be voting on the proposed plan for our area (Zone 1
West Carleton-March/Stittsville/Rideau-Jock).
3.Theres a RPS meeting March 26 at 7 pm run by concerned parents to speak directly to Lynn Scott to address the specific concerns at RPS with the proposed changes, online link to follow.
- Join WhatsApp Group Invite OCDSB Elementary Review- Concerned Parents to hear from parents across the board.
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