Middle French Immersion
If you have registered or are interested in registering your child for the Middle French Immersion Program, we would like to invite
you to our Middle French Immersion Information Night on Thursday, April 27th 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Kars on the Rideau P.S.
library.
Kars on the Rideau Used Book Sale
A huge congratulations and Thank you to our School Council, our parents and members of the community. These wonderful
events are not possible without your dedicated time, your donations and your unwaivering support. We have over 10,000 books
to choose from. Happy Reading to all!!!
The USED BOOK SALE continues for the public tonight and tomorrow.
Spread the word, tell your friends…
Today - Friday April 21, 3:30pm – 8:00pm
Come early for the best selection of books and baked goods!!
Tomorrow - April 22, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Saturday Special! Fill a regular size grocery bag with books for only $20! That’s half price! Plus, Karin Rabuka will be there
serving up freshly brewed NoGo Coffee and pastries!!
Registration for Fall Ongoing
We are currently planning for September. The registration process is ongoing for the 2017-2018 school year. If you or anyone
you know is planning on registering your/their child at Kars on the Rideau P.S. this fall, it would assist us with our planning if you
would visit the office to complete the registration ASAP. Our office hours are 7:30 a.m – 3:30 p.m. Please bring Proof of Age
(i.e., birth certificate, passport) and Proof of Address (ie: driver’s license, utility bill).
2017-2018 School Year
Our staff will soon be preparing class lists for the 2017-2018 school year. If your child will not be returning to Kars on the Rideau
P.S. in September , please contact the school as soon as possible. Please see attached for the letter that was sent home with
students on April 18, 2017.
Kars on the Rideau Public School 2016-2017 Yearbook
Make sure your children don’t miss out on the opportunity to purchase a 2016-2017 KOTR yearbook. Please complete and
return the Yearbook Order Form or order online at
YBPay.lifetouch.com with Yearbook ID Code: 12817017. The deadline to order is
April 25, 2017.
It’s been a terrific year and we look forward to an equally great yearbook!
School Climate Survey
The OCDSB is administering the OurSCHOOL Survey to pupils from Grade 4 to 8 again this year. KOTR students from grade 4
to 8 should have brought home the attached information in hard copy this week. This school climate survey (formerly Tell Them
From Me or TTFM) takes place between April 24th to May 12th. For your convenience, the information letter is attached, along
with the Notice of Non-Consent form for those who prefer that their child(ren) not participate.
Toilet Paper Fundraiser
This spring the Kars on the Rideau School Council is launching a new and profitable fundraising initiative with a twist. We are
offering for purchase (and for sale to your family, friends and colleagues) top quality, Canadian-made and environmentallyfriendly toilet paper. Please see attached for additional information.
Deadline for orders and payments : May 5th, 2017
Orders available for pick up at the year end BBQ : June 7th, 2017
YouthX Concert
The YouthX Concert tour will be stopping at YOMA next Friday, April 28.
Pizza will be available for those who RSVP through this link
http://whoozin.com/KUM-U3F-DWED
This is for youth age 12-17
It will be held at Manotick United Church, 5567 Manotick Main Street
7:00 - 9:30 pm
Have a look at YouthX Canada. http://youthxcanada.ca/
Additions to Calendar of Events
May 1st Deadline: Grade 8 Grad Photo Order Forms
May 3rd Eco Talking Sticks - Grades 3,4,5 – 8:30am-2:30pm - Room #166
May 4th Drumming Workshop - Grades 3,4,5 – 9:00am-12:40pm - Room #166
May 5th Eco Talking Sticks Grades 3,4,5 – 8:30 am-2:30 pm - Room #166
May 5th Deadline: Toilet Paper Order Forms
May 11th Drumming Workshop - Grades 3,4,5 – 9:00am-12:40pm - Room #166
Attachments:
1. Middle French Immersion Information Night
2. 2017-2018 Class Placement Letter
3. Yearbook Order Form
4. School Climate Survey
5. Toilet Paper Fundraiser
6. A Look at The Week Ahead – April 24th – 28th
7. Calendar of Events – snapshot of KOTR school functions, field trips and activities.
Follow us on Twitter @KOTRCoyotes
For our parents who would like to download our Google Calendar of Events please visit our
website: https://karsontherideaups.ocdsb.ca/Pages/home.aspx
For more information on KOTR and for our google calendar of events, please visit our
website: https://karsontherideaups.ocdsb.ca/Pages/home.aspx
For more information on our Parent Council please visit their website: http://kotrcouncil.weebly.com/
Rick Haggar
Proud Principal of Kars on the Rideau Public School
Together…..”We Make a Huge Impact on Little Lives”
Kars on the Rideau Public School
WEEKLY KOTR BULLETIN
PLEASE POST
April 24th – 28th
Monday April 24th
Scientists in School – R6A a.m.
Scientists in School – R6B p.m.
School Climate Survey starts today
Tuesday April 25th
KOTR Band Practice and Performance at South Carleton H.S
KOTR Band Practice with SCHS Band ~ 8:00 – 10:30 a.m.
KOTR Band Evening Performance with SCHS Band ~ 7:00 p.m.
Deadline: 2016-2017 Yearbook Orders
School Climate Survey
Wednesday April 26th
Grade 4 & 5 Girls Basketball Tournament – Jockvale E.S. – M. Blois
Wraps Lunch
School Climate Survey
Thursday April 27th
Middle French Immersion Information Night - Library – 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Yaki Music Perfomance – JK / SK Students – 11:45 a.m. – Small Coyote’s Den
Grade 4 & 5 Boys Basketball Tournament – Jockvale E.S. – M. Blois
School Climate Survey
Popcorn Thursday
Recycling Day:
BLACK BOX: cardboard only
(no milk cartons as they contaminate)
BLUE BOX: clean bottles, plastic & cans (no glass)
Friday April 28th
Ms. Thomson – KJSB will sing O’Canada
Kars on the Rideau t-shirt day!!!!
School Climate Survey
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UPCOMING EVENTS
May:
1st
1st – 5th
2nd
3rd
3rd
3rd
4th
4th
4th
Deadline: Grade 8 Grad Photo Order Forms***NEW***
Enrichment Mini-Course Program - Carleton University – L. Winn
Grade 8 Students – Details to follow
School Track & Field Day – Grade 1-5
Eco Talking Sticks - Grades 3,4,5 – 8:30am-2:30pm - Room #166***NEW***
Hot Lunch – Chicken Fingers
Honk and Squeak Evening - May 3 - Large Gym (Mme Bennett)
Drumming Workshop - Grades 3,4,5 – 9:00am-12:40pm - Room #166***NEW***
Visit from Grade 5 students from Manotick P.S. and North Gower P.S.
Popcorn Thursday
May (cont’d):
5th
5th
8th
9th
9th
9th
9th
10th
11th
11th
11th
12th
Eco Talking Sticks Grades 3,4,5 – 8:30 am-2:30 pm - Room #166***NEW***
Deadline: Toilet Paper Order Forms***NEW***
Cleaning the Capital – Rain Date:May 10th
Staff Meeting -2:45pm in the library
School Council Meeting – 7:00pm in the library
Scientists in School – Grade 3 – 8:00am-12:40pm - Room #104
Scientists in School – Grade 2 – 8:00am-10:00am - Room #107 - EF2B
10:40am-12:40pm - Room #107 - EF2A and 2’s from EF12A
Subway Lunch
Drumming Workshop - Grades 3,4,5 – 9:00am-12:40pm - Room #166***NEW***
Band Potluck – J. Bennett & Mr. Haggar
Popcorn Thursday
KOTR Race Days - Grand Opening for KOTR Running Track – 10:00am – 12:40pm
8:30 am Staff and Students will receive their KOTR Race Day Shirt
All Students, Staff, Parents and Community Members are welcome
16th, 17th & 18th
Grade 7 & 8 Band Trip to Toronto
Tuesday May 16th
- students are asked to arrive at school at 6:30am
- buses will depart at 7:00 am sharp.
Thursday May 18th
- students will return to school at approximately 10:00 pm
16th
17th
17th
18th
19th
22nd
23rd – June 5th
24th & 25th
Adjusted Day (Friday Schedule)
Spring Colours Day – each class dress in the same colour
Pizza Lunch
Popcorn Thursday
PA Day
Victoria Day
EQAO Assessment Period for Grade 3 and 6
Gr. 7 girls and boys final dose of Hepatitis B and HPV
Gr. 8 girls will get their final dose of HPV
Wraps Lunch
Popcorn Thursday
IEEE Ottawa Robotics Competition
Hudson Sargeant Relays – Grade 6, 7, 8 – A. Riopelle
Hot Lunch – Chicken Fingers
24th
25th
27th
31st
31st
June:
1st
1st
2nd
5th
6th
6th
7th
7th
7th & 8th
7th
8th
8th
9th
9th
13th
13th
13th
13th
13th
14th
14th
15th
15th
15th
21st
22nd & 23rd
23rd
23rd
23rd
27th
28th
29th
30th
Grade 2 – Field Trip to Museum of History – Nathalie Graham
Popcorn Thursday
Dental Screening – JK, SK, Grade 2
Junior Track & Field (Grades 3-6) – South Carleton H.S. – M. Blois & S. Pelletier
Track & Field – Grade 7 & 8 – A. Riopelle
Scholastic Book Fair Set-up – R. Pearl
Grade 3 – Field Trip to Bill Mason – N. Zahorka
Year End BBQ Celebration – KOTR Staff/School Council
Scholastic Book Fair – KOTR Staff/School Council
Subway Lunch
Wear Red and White Day – Canada is 150 years old!!
Popcorn Thursday
PA Day
Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Scientists in School – EF6A p.m.
Bill Mason Center – R6A, R6B, MF6A – J. Emmerson
Staff Meeting -2:45pm in the library
School Council Meeting – 7:00pm in the library
Grade 5 – Field Trip to Ottawa Athletic Club – S. Pelletier
Bill Mason Center – EF6A, EF6B – J. Emmerson
Pizza Lunch
Boardwide Track & Field – Grade 7 & 8 – A. Riopelle
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
LAST Popcorn Thursday
Wraps Lunch
Grade 8 Grad Trip to Camp Iawah – Mrs. Beanish
Grade 1 – Field Trip to Cosmic Adventures
Kindergarten – Field Trip to Saunders Farm
Last Day of Milk Program – Second Term
Report Cards Issued
Graduation Ceremony at the North Gower RA Centre – 1pm
Awards Ceremony Large Coyotes Den
Gr. 1-5 at 8:30am
Gr. 6&7 11:00am
PA Day